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Elite French special forces seized a boatload of Iranian-supplied weapons and ammunition bound for Yemen as part of a deepening effort to contain Tehran, according to officials familiar with the operation.

The Rev. Al Sharpton will deliver the eulogy, and Vice President Kamala Harris is set to attend at the invitation of Nichols’ family. (Image credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will meet Wednesday to discuss, among other things, how to avoid a default on the U.S. debt. (Image credit: Susan Walsh/AP)

Researchers have identified a large network pushing pro-Russian themes and messages to French-speaking audiences around Africa, amid long-running efforts by Russia to gain influence in the region. (Image credit: Olympia de Maismont/AFP via Getty Images)

As the marketing of soda and fast food ramps up around the world, the companies involved forge partnerships to help the poor. The new book ‘Junk Food Politics‘ casts a critical eye at their efforts. (Image credit: Thomas Trutschel/Photothek via

Separately, Johnson & Johnson is demanding additional payment for unwanted shots, confidential documents show.

His death after he was beaten by the police inspired anger and sorrow across the country. His family remembers him as a “beautiful soul.”

The central bank is expected to lift interest rates and offer signals about what might come next.

Recent stock gains have been driven by hope that a rate-raising cycle is close to ending. If investors decide they were wrong about this, a drop could follow.

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