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Illinois House committee advances bill banning immigration detention centers near homes, schools Abortion pills are gaining ground as a method for ending pregnancies, and opponents are responding The U.S. and Iran are in 'indirect talks,' says intermediary Pakistan, as war rages on Farmers storm State House calling for $50 million agriculture bond to be put to voters Colorado governor signs bill letting schools, universities bypass some zoning rules to build housing State savings weaken as budget pressures increase, analysis warns As sports betting booms in North Carolina, so do gambling problems New census estimates show movers swelling population in small Southeast counties Illinois House committee advances bill banning immigration detention centers near homes, schools Abortion pills are gaining ground as a method for ending pregnancies, and opponents are responding The U.S. and Iran are in 'indirect talks,' says intermediary Pakistan, as war rages on Farmers storm State House calling for $50 million agriculture bond to be put to voters Colorado governor signs bill letting schools, universities bypass some zoning rules to build housing State savings weaken as budget pressures increase, analysis warns As sports betting booms in North Carolina, so do gambling problems New census estimates show movers swelling population in small Southeast counties

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Trump’s team game planning for potential Iran peace talks

Trump’s Team Game Planning for Potential Iran Peace Talks Why It Matters The United States and Iran have remained in a state of heightened tension for decades, and any movement...

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Trump backs off escalation, but Iran war goes on amid productive talks

Why It Matters The ongoing United States-Iran war is entering a potentially pivotal moment as national-level diplomatic activity intensifies, with President Donald Trump stepping back from a threatened military escalation....

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More than 300 children killed in Iran, Lebanon since war started: UNICEF

More Than 300 Children Killed in Iran, Lebanon Since War Started: UNICEF Why It Matters The deaths of more than 300 children in Iran and Lebanon represent a critical humanitarian...

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“We’re in a tough spot”: Mattis delivers harsh Iran assessment

Mattis Iran Assessment: Defense Chief Warns of Regional Security Challenges Mattis Delivers Harsh Iran Assessment: “We’re in a Tough Spot” Former Defense Secretary warns of escalating threats amid regional tensions...

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Trump to Iran: Open Hormuz in 48 hours or U.S. bombs power plants

Why It Matters President Trump issued an ultimatum to Iran on Monday, demanding the country open the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping within 48 hours or face U.S. military...

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Analysts say Gaza 'civilian' deaths include Hamas, other terror members working as medics, media workers

Why It Matters Analysts examining casualty data from the Gaza conflict have identified a significant methodological issue in how civilian deaths are being counted and reported. Researchers say that some...

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Trump compares attack on Iran to Pearl Harbor in meeting with Japanese PM

Why It Matters President Donald Trump’s remarks comparing a potential military operation against Iran to Japan’s surprise attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II signal a significant shift in...

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Ros Atkins on… Trump’s mixed messages on the war

Why It Matters President Trump’s statements on the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran have created confusion about American military and diplomatic strategy at a critical moment. Mixed...

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The effects of the Iran war on environmental and human health, according to an expert

Why It Matters As military conflict in Iran escalates into its fourth week, environmental and human health threats are mounting across the Middle East region. Strikes targeting oil infrastructure and...

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Trump at a crossroads as US weighs tough options in Iran

Why It Matters The United States faces critical decisions regarding military escalation and diplomatic strategy in Iran as the conflict enters an uncertain phase three weeks after joint US-Israeli operations...

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