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Morning news brief

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Scouts carry the coffins of two children, Hassan and Amira Muhammed Fadallah, during their funeral a day after they were killed in an Israeli strike on a building in Beirut's southern suburbs, on July 31, 2024. Khaled Desouki/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Middle East crisis — explained

Lebanese foreign minister says only the U.S. can prevent an all-out war

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2 assassinations in the last 48 hours may destabilize the entire Middle East

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Wildfire season is very busy in the West. Long-term trend paints a worse picture

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Athletes make difficult choices. Hear what they'll do in pursuit of Olympic glory

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At Black journalism convention, Trump attacks Kamala Harris’ racial identity

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Controversy has clouded efforts to get MDMA, or ecstasy, approved as a treatment for PTSD. But supporters haven't given up and are lobbying for FDA approval. Aitor Diago/Moment RF/Getty Images hide caption

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Will MDMA win FDA approval?

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Robert Downey Jr. onstage at the Marvel Studios panel during Comic-Con in San Diego over the weekend. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images hide caption

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Robert Downey Jr. as Dr. Doom

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Middle East

After 2 assassinations in the Middle East, the region braces for all-out war

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After 2 assassinations in the Middle East, the region braces for all-out war

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National Security

After 20 years in Guantanamo, 3 alleged Sept. 11 plotters will plead guilty

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After 20 years in Guantanamo, 3 alleged Sept. 11 plotters will plead guilty

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Hurricane Ian hit Matlacha head-on. The financial cards are stacked against many renters who survive hurricanes, floods, wildfires and other major weather disasters. The long-term effects can be devastating.
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Climate Change & Your Money

Do you rent? You may be more vulnerable to climate-driven disasters

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Personal Finance: RENTERS

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Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan among Americans freed from Russian custody in prisoner swap

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Scotland Yard is reviewing allegations against the Washington Post's publisher and CEO, Will Lewis, shown here at a conference in 2017. The preliminary inquiry centers on Lewis' actions while an executive for Rupert Murdoch's British newspaper company. Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images hide caption

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The 'Washington Post' in crisis

U.K. police reviewing accusations against 'Washington Post' publisher

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Scotland Yard investigates Washington Post CEO

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Katie Ledecky of Team USA celebrates after winning Wednesday's final of the women's 1,500m freestyle swimming event during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. It was her eighth Olympic gold medal. Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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LEDECKY & U.S. SWIMMING

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Electric cars quickly moved into the mainstream. Now electric boats are powering up

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