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The Week - Top Stories

TODAY'S IRAN WAR story - US seizes Iranian tanker, roiling chaotic ceasefire - What happenedU.S. Marines boarded and took control of an Iranian cargo ship yesterday after it breached President Donald Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command said. An Iranian military spokesperson warned that Iran will soon respond and retaliate against this armed piracy. ...

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House punts on spying law after late-night revolt -- Speed Read -- A 10-day extension on the bill was passed by a voice vote

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