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Jul 8, 2026 · 4m

Summary

President Trump declared the U.S.-Iran ceasefire over after new strikes, causing oil prices to surge amid escalating tensions. In Maine, Democratic leaders urged Senate candidate Graham Plattner to withdraw following sexual assault allegations. Meanwhile, emergency crews stabilized a Manhattan high-rise after structural issues, and prosecutors in Utah presented evidence in the preliminary hearing for the accused killer of Charlie Kirk.

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Trump declares US-Iran ceasefire over amid new strikes Maine Senate candidate faces sexual assault allegations Emergency repairs on Manhattan high-rise after column failure Preliminary hearing for Charlie Kirk killing suspect Repetitive audio segment: 'This is a case about the law'
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