Iran says the deal to end the war with the US requires Israel to withdraw from Lebanon
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's top diplomat said Tuesday that the tentative deal to end the war with the United States would require Israel to withdraw from Lebanon — a condition Israel has already rejected. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Israel's occupation of southern Lebanon would violate the deal. The contradictory interpretations threatened to sink the agreement and lead to the resumption of all-out war. The United States has not said whether Lebanon was part of the final agreement. It remains unclear what is in the agreement as it has yet to be released publicly in full.
Trump’s Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill say they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced Sunday by President Donald Trump. Some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement is set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva. It is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States' naval blockade in the region. But Senate Republicans and Democrats in Washington on Monday said there were still many unanswered questions about the deal and they need information before it is finalized.
Multiple arrests as FBI disrupts ‘planned attacks’ targeting White House UFC show, director says
WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Kash Patel says officials disrupted “planned attacks†meant to target the UFC cage-fighting show at the White House this past weekend and multiple people are in custody. The nature of the potential threat has not been disclosed. Details are expected to be released once charges are unsealed later Tuesday. A law enforcement official familiar with the matter says five people have been arrested from states including Ohio, Missouri and California. The Secret Service says it “worked around the clock to identify those responsible and hold them accountable.†President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday at the UFC event Sunday but says he has not been briefed on the thwarted plot.
8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The U.S. Air Force says eight people aboard a B-52 bomber that crashed shortly after takeoff at a military base in Southern California's Mojave Desert are dead. Officials said Monday that emergency crews responded after the aircraft went down around 11:20 a.m. at Edwards Air Force Base north of Los Angeles. The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range bomber that entered service in 1955. Designed to carry both conventional and nuclear weapons, it has been used in conflicts involving the U.S. military from Vietnam to Iran.
Trump signals swift return of sanctions on Russian oil as G7 refocuses on Ukraine
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — Donald Trump and G7 leaders are focusing on the Ukraine war, with the United States President considering reimposing sanctions on Russian oil shipments. This decision comes after Trump announced a deal to end the Gulf conflict, saying it will allow more oil to move through the Strait of Hormuz. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined the G7 talks, urging increased pressure on Russia. The U.K. has announced new sanctions targeting Russia’s “shadow fleet.†Meanwhile, Ukraine has started EU membership negotiations, seeking security guarantees. Trump also discussed the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal, expressing frustration over Israel’s handling of Hezbollah in Lebanon.
What to know about the demining and escort mission that US allies want for the Strait of Hormuz
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — U.S. allies are proposing a naval mission to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. This follows an initial deal to end the Iran war. The French-British-led plan includes removing explosive mines and possibly providing military escorts for vessels. U.S. President Donald Trump says he doesn't see a need for much help but that  a ship or two might be welcome. The proposed mission aims to reassure crews and insurers about the safety of the waterway. France’s aircraft carrier, Charles de Gaulle, is already in the region. Allies have experience with escort missions, having previously defended ships in the Red Sea.
What to know about Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California's Mojave Desert
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) — For decades, a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California's Mojave Desert has been a hotbed of some of the most innovative flight research in the U.S. From a test pilot breaking the sound barrier to a space shuttle touching down, aviation history has often been made at Edwards Air Force Base. There has also been tragedy, like the one that unfolded Monday when a B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at the base and burst into flames, killing all eight people aboard.
Higher prices for gas, groceries and flights will likely outlast the Iran war
NEW YORK (AP) — Economists and industry analysts say that even after oil starts flowing again from the Middle East, it could take a while for the Iran war’s effects on consumer prices to recede. That’s because the fighting disrupted not only fuel supplies but also the supply chains for fertilizer, food and even footwear. Experts say that as long as business costs are elevated, customer prices are likely to be too. Gasoline, groceries, airline tickets and other items have all gotten more expensive during the war.
Authorities say at least 9 dead, 25 hurt after a train and bus collide in Zimbabwe
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Police and rail authorities say at least nine people, including two children, are dead after a train collided with a bus in Zimbabwe. The crash occurred Tuesday at a railway crossing in Triangle, a sugar-producing town in the south. A freight train collided with the bus, according to police. National Railways of Zimbabwe spokesperson Andrew Kanambura said the bus driver failed to stop and check for oncoming trains, violating railway safety regulations. At least 25 others were hurt. Road crashes are common in Zimbabwe, where a traffic accident occurs every 15 minutes, according to the country's road safety agency.
AP Exclusive: The school choice scholarship boom benefits kids already in private school
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Soon, half of all American schoolkids will live in states that offer public money for a private education. Texas is the latest to join in, budgeting $1 billion to spend this fall on private school scholarships or homeschooling expenses. Next year, the federal government will start incentivizing private school scholarships in states that have never offered them before. In theory, these programs are supposed to give children an educational opportunity they wouldn't otherwise have. In reality, students already in private school are most likely to benefit, an analysis by The Associated Press shows.
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