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Senator Chris Murphy warns the Iran war is spiraling out of control after visiting damaged U.S. facilities in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. An Army report attributes the fatal D.C. helicopter collision to systemic communication failures. Hurricane Isaias, the first Atlantic storm of 2026, is strengthening as it approaches the Gulf Coast. Additionally, the Pentagon confirmed a live-streamed firing squad execution for the Fort Hood shooter, while Health Secretary RFK Jr. announced new NIH initiatives to study vaccine safety.
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Sen. Murphy warns Iran war spiraling out of control
Army report on fatal helicopter-plane collision
Hurricane Isaias strengthens to Category 2
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Firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter to be public
New NIH clinic to study vaccine safety and risks
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