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Kennedy Center board votes to return Trump's name to building, continue with 2-year closure

The vote to add the phrase 'Restored and Renovated by President Donald J. Trump' to the building's façade sets up a test of a recent federal judge's ruling that blocked the performing arts venue's two-year closure and determined U.S. President Donald Trump's name was added to the building illegally.
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U.S. signals it can keep up naval blockade indefinitely, increase economic pressure on Iran

The United States on Thursday said that it could maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely and would ratchet up economic pressure on Tehran as ceasefire talks have floundered, global oil supply is dropping and regional tensions are rising.
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Broken engine part shattered Ryanair plane window that partially sucked out passenger: investigators

Broken engine parts shattered a window on a Ryanair plane shortly after takeoff in Greece last month, causing a man's head to be sucked through the opening before his fellow passengers pulled him to safety, U.S. investigators said Thursday.
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With U.S. midterm elections looming, Democrats are clashing over how to win

As the U.S. heads toward the midterm elections, a gruelling primary season has further entrenched a rift within the Democratic Party. Centrists argue moderate and pragmatic policies are key to flipping seats, while progressives say more inspiring candidates are needed to galvanize young people, the working class and diverse voters.
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U.K. sees its hottest day of the summer as western Europe suffers through another heat wave

The U.K. recorded its hottest day of the year Thursday, with the temperature reaching 38.1 C in west London. Britain, like France, is experiencing its fifth heat wave of the year.