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How one Massachusetts city cut traffic deaths to zero -- Cameron Pugh

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In the US, civic participation is changing. What does that mean for communities? -- Scott Baldauf

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In Pakistan, internal unrest reveals limits of military power -- Hasan Ali

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With Middle East still at war, three regional powers ink a new alliance - The Saudi-Turkish-Pakistani compact is a response to the prolonged Iran war, an Israel perceived as seeking hegemony, and the failure of other diplomatic initiatives. It also anticipates a reduced U.S. regional posture. Does that help the United States? By - Taylor Luck - / 5 min

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Trump now says he will halt Iran strikes, having reached outline to end war -- Aamer Madhani and Samy Magdy

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Trump threatens additional Iran strikes as tensions lead to more warnings -- Samy Magdy and Aamer Madhani

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Scrutiny of Rep. Max Miller adds to a trend in Congress -- Lawmakers or candidates in both parties have faced allegations of sexual misconduct or domestic abuse. Some peers of Ohio's Max Miller have called for him to resign his House seat. -- Sophie Hills

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In Utah canyons, a clash over federal lands – and the future of the West -- Story Hinckley

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Project 2025: As midterms near, Trump's window for action might be closing -- Victoria Hoffmann

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First Look - Iran issues list of new demands over Strait of Hormuz - Iran has issued dramatic new demands around any reopening of the waterway. Oman says talks to manage the strait between it and Iran are continuing. By - Associated Press - / 4 min

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Syria's new parliament has limited power, but expectations are high -- Taylor Luck

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Cyprus natural gas will help supply Europe by first half of 2028, official says -- The East Mediterranean is becoming an alternative energy source for Europe as Russia's war in Ukraine and Middle East upheaval push Europe to find new sources. -- Menelaos Hadjicostis

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Gerbils in the classroom? Pets aren't just fun, they help kids learn. By - Olivia Fletcher - , Donald Keough - , Kelenna Onukwugha - , Emily Staunton - , Medara Udoekong - / 4 min

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Brazil's economy is growing under Lula. Why don't voters feel it? -- President Lula is running for a fourth term in October. But his legacy of poverty alleviation in the early 2000s may be working against him today, with economic expectations high. -- Constance Malleret

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The Malawi women's soccer team is on fire. What that means for Africa. -- Ryan Lenora Brown

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