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The U.S.-Iran ceasefire grows more distant. And, Congress faces a consequential week

The U.S. and Iran exchanged fire over the weekend amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. And, Congress returns from recess facing tight deadlines.

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The U.S. and Iran exchanged fire over the weekend amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. Strikes between the U.S. and Iran stretched into early today, marking a third straight weekend of fighting. Iran responded to U.S. attacks by striking U.S. allies in the region. The U.S. weekend attacks came after Iran announced the closure of the vital Strait of Hormuz. Graham served nearly 25 years in the Senate and became a key ally in advancing President Trump's policies and staffing priorities. Prisoners can file complaints about mistreatment, but retaliation often follows, according to an investigation by NPR and The Marshall Project. In 2023, fewer than 2% of grievances filed in federal prisons were approved, with most rejected for procedural errors or closed for other reasons. A prominent Palestinian doctor, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, is close to dying in an Israeli prison after being held for 18 months without charge or trial, according to his lawyer, who says he has endured daily beatings from Israeli prison guards.

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exchanged fire over the weekendCollocation

เปลี่ยนปืนกันในช่วงสุดสัปดาห์.

From the storyThe U.S. and Iran exchanged fire over the weekend amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.

stretched into early todayCollocation

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From the storyStrikes between the U.S. and Iran stretched into early today, marking a third straight weekend of fighting.

marking a third straight weekendCollocation

จัดสุดสัปดาห์ที่ 3 ติดต่อกัน.

From the storyStrikes between the U.S. and Iran stretched into early today, marking a third straight weekend of fighting.

responded to UCollocation

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From the storyIran responded to U.S. attacks by striking U.S. allies in the region.

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From the storyThe U.S. weekend attacks came after Iran announced the closure of the vital Strait of Hormuz.

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