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U.S. beats Iran 1-0 in a must-win World Cup match

The U.S. had to beat Iran to advance in the World Cup. Iran had to just tie in order to move on. The U.S. will go up against the Netherlands in the Round of 16. (Image credit: Manu Fernandez/AP)

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New York City will involuntarily hospitalize the mentally ill, mayor says

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced a new initiative that would allow authorities to more aggressively intervene to help people in need of mental health treatment.

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Nuclear Stockpile Makes China a Growing Rival, Pentagon Says

Beijing is on pace to challenge the U.S. militarily and prevent it from intervening in a crisis with Taiwan, according to the annual assessment.

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OPEC+ Favors Maintaining Flat Production, Delegates Say

The 13-member group and other big oil producers are likely to decide to keep output levels flat at their meeting Sunday, the group’s delegates said.

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Rail unions decry Biden’s call for Congress to block strike. Businesses praise the plan – CNN

Rail unions decry Biden’s call for Congress to block strike. Businesses praise the plan  CNN Leaders in Congress Say They Will Act to Prevent Rail Strike  The New York Times Marco Rubio slams pro-union Biden for shutting down rail strike  Business Insider ‘The

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Many Asthma Patients Don’t Follow Their Medication Plans. Here’s How to Change That

In 2017, an expert commission organized by the Lancet examined the current state of asthma care. That commission identified poor medication adherence as one of the principal barriers standing between people with asthma and improved disease outcomes. Adherence is “the

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Russia says nuclear talks with U.S. delayed amid differences, tension over Ukraine

A senior Russian diplomat says Moscow has postponed a round of nuclear arms control talks with the United States set for this week because of stark differences in approach and tensions over Ukraine.

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How the author of ‘If You Give a Mouse a Cookie’ hopes to help inspire a new generation of authors

Laura Numeroff’s love for books began very early in life. That love, fostered by an early life in which she was surrounded by books and art, led to a long and successful career writing children’s books, including such beloved works

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Proud, Scared and Conflicted. What the China Protesters Told Me. – The New York Times

Proud, Scared and Conflicted. What the China Protesters Told Me.  The New York Times Protests In China Live | Protests Erupt Against Zero Covid Policy In China | English News Live  CNN-News18 ‘Very brave to protest’: What to know about China’s anti-lockdown

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Ukraine War’s Economic Ripples Sow Discord Between Washington, Allies

French President Macron’s visit to the U.S. is likely to focus on trade and geopolitical concerns, as European officials have started to express frustration at their increasing reliance on the U.S. for security and economic stability.

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