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Graham Platner ended his bid for U.S. Senate. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is assisting in the investigation of Nolan Wells' death. The article references an image credit to Laura Brett.

President Trump flew partway home from a NATO summit on an old Air Force One plane instead of the new Qatari-gifted plane, a surprise swap that occurred as the U.S. and Iran began exchanging strikes again.

President Trump concluded a NATO summit in Turkey by meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and announcing the U.S. will provide Ukraine a license to produce Patriot air defense systems.

The United States launched airstrikes against Iran, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar, escalating tensions and threatening an interim deal aimed at ending the conflict.

Graham Platner ended his campaign to unseat GOP Sen. Susan Collins in Maine after facing a rape allegation, leading to the withdrawal of top Democrats' support. His campaign was marked by repeated scandals.

Trump stated that the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is over but hasn't ruled out talks. The International Olympic Committee has allowed Russian athletes to compete in the 2028 games.

Venezuela's healthcare system, already strained by economic collapse, faces increased stress due to recent disasters. Venezuelans exhibit resilience in addressing these healthcare challenges.

The Trump administration abruptly canceled grants for teen pregnancy prevention. Health departments, universities, and nonprofit grantees had spent months adapting to Trump's executive orders but found the funding cut unexpected.

Peptide therapies, marketed for longevity and wellness, are sold through an online grey market despite lacking proven efficacy. Compounding pharmacies argue they should be legally permitted to produce these therapies to meet demand.

A GE Appliances plant in rural northwest Georgia faced a shortage of hundreds of workers during the pandemic. Introducing a flexible work option where some workers can sign up for shifts through an app helped alleviate the labor shortage.

Trump states the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is over, pressure increases for Graham Platner to exit the Maine Senate race, and the IOC allows Russian athletes to compete in the 2028 Games.

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen will run for the French presidency next year despite being sentenced to wear a court-ordered electronic monitor for embezzlement.

Tehran has targeted Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes, escalating regional tensions. The conflict raises risks of an interim agreement to halt fighting breaking down, potentially sparking a wider Middle East conflict.

Graham Platner is facing calls to end his U.S. Senate bid in Maine after a woman accused him of sexual assault. Trump expressed dissatisfaction with NATO ahead of its summit this week.

Graham Platner is facing growing pressure to end his campaign for U.S. Senate in Maine after a sexual assault allegation was reported by Politico. Platner has denied the claim.

Project 2029, a Democratic governing blueprint, targets the 'annoyance economy' by addressing issues like robocalls, endless hold times, and hidden fees. Democrats are developing this proposal as part of their governance strategy.

Descendants of Dred Scott and Chief Justice Roger Taney discussed reconciliation at a church near the Supreme Court as the court addressed issues of race and American identity. The event occurred amid the high court's ongoing deliberations on racial and citizenship-related matters.

Climate change is causing more intense heat waves that are damaging roads and highways. The article questions whether the nation's roads can withstand a warmer, wetter future.

President Trump's NATO pressure campaign continues as the summit begins in Ankara. His arrival marks the start of a potentially tense meeting for the alliance.

Explosions in Damascus wounded four people during French President Macron's visit to Syria. Macron's office confirmed his safety and the continuation of his meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa.