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As the UN picks its 10th chief, a woman may finally break the glass ceiling -- Howard LaFranchi

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From mahjong clubs to 'Chinamaxxing,' why Chinese culture seems to be everywhere -- Ann Scott Tyson

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'Big, beautiful bill' was top GOP achievement. Now it's campaign fodder for Democrats. -- Caitlin Babcock

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Cyberattacks on water facilities test US defenses, reveal gaps -- Henry Gass

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Why Trump ordered the Pentagon to slash joint exercises with South Korea -- Matthew Bell

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Restocking US missile interceptors will take years. China and Russia are watching. -- Anna Mulrine Grobe

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Guatemala's next chapter: How change in the public prosecutor's office raises hope for democracy -- Yuliana Ramazzini

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US government searches for migrant children as deportations mount -- Sarah Matusek

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These Afghan women in Europe aim to bring change to their home country -- Dominique Soguel

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With war slowing Saudi food imports, hydroponics provide a homegrown solution - Hydroponic farms in import-reliant Saudi Arabia are good for business – and for national security as well. With the arid kingdom facing blockades and disruptions on both its coasts, growing food in water, surprisingly, is providing a green line of defense. By - Taylor Luck - / 4 min

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With Middle East still at war, three regional powers ink a new alliance -- Taylor Luck

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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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Democrats' socialist surge hits a roadblock in Wisconsin -- Despite a messy gubernatorial primary in which multiple candidates dropped out, polling front-runner and democratic socialist Francesca Hong was edged out by center-left candidate David Crowley. -- Linda Feldmann

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Scrutiny of Rep. Max Miller adds to a trend in Congress -- 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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Israeli election: As left campaigns, peace with Palestinians seen as a risky proposal -- For decades what distinguished the Israeli left were its calls to negotiate with the Palestinians and for two independent states living in peace. But as it campaigns for national elections, the first since Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack, the peace process is not on the agenda. -- Shoshanna Solomon

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First Look - Iran issues list of new demands over Strait of Hormuz - 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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How US-Saudi deal could encourage other countries to consider nuclear weapons -- Howard LaFranchi

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As river levels fall during drought, Europeans reflect on their connection to waterways -- As drought and heat waves affect parts of Europe, it's led some people to reflect on their connections to rivers. -- Colette Davidson

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Why former Soviet states now challenge Russia over Ukraine war -- Fred Weir

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In Ukraine, a city waits to rebuild a symbol of resistance -- Howard LaFranchi

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The audacious plot to blow up the Nord Stream pipelines

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Mr. Know-It-All: A comic about AI in schools - As a new school year begins, more than half of teens are relying on artificial intelligence to help them complete schoolwork. What do we lose when we invite AI into the classroom? By - Jacob Turcotte

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Democrats put South Carolina first in 2028 primary calendar -- The Democratic party pushed Iowa from the top of its 2028 presidential primary timeline. Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin says the changes will ensure candidates are "battle-tested." -- Mike Catalini and Bill Barrow

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As financial outlook darkens, colleges cut staff, programs ahead of new school year -- Ira Porter

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Top military commander visits long-deployed aircraft carrier -- U.S. troops have been deployed on the USS Abraham Lincoln for a record 240 days. Adm. Brad Cooper visited the sailors amid reports of deteriorating mental health. -- The Associated Press

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A rare inside look at the collapse of women's rights under the Taliban -- Mark Sappenfield

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A climbing gym in Damascus allows Syrians to scale new heights after a long war -- Adri Salido

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