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Briefing: Los Angeles asks for investigation into LA28 Olympics chief over Epstein ties

Strategic angle: The LA city council voted unanimously for an investigation into LA28 chief Casey Wasserman over his Epstein ties.

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DOJ to appeal judge's decision to block Fed subpoenas in Powell criminal probe

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is purportedly being investigated for comments he made about the pricey renovations of the Fed's headquarters.

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Briefing: Mazda Pickup Gets Its Thunder Back, As A New Boss Steps In

Strategic angle: The BT-50 lineup in Australia expands with the return of the rugged Thunder and the new blacked-out Boss trim.

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Briefing: The Gulf States tighten grip on wartime communication

Strategic angle: Arrests and pressure are mounting in the oil monarchies, which are facing Iranian airstrikes for the first time.

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Briefing: Follow live: United States takes on Canada in World Baseball Classic quarterfinal

Strategic angle: Catch the action as the US faces Canada in a crucial matchup.

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Briefing: More US Marines and warships to be moved to Middle East, reports say

Strategic angle: The reinforcements will come from an amphibious ready group that is usually based in Japan, an official told CBS.

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Briefing: Beyond Pax Silica: Japan, France and Canada seek rare earth autonomy

Strategic angle: Countries aim for independence in rare earth production to enhance economic security.

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Briefing: Sober DUI Arrests In Tennessee Raise New Questions After Internal Emails Surface

Strategic angle: One trooper had to undergo retraining after arresting at least eight sober drivers for DUI.

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Briefing: Family of Michigan synagogue suspect killed in Lebanon airstrike, officials say

Strategic angle: The FBI reported that the suspect had large quantities of fireworks and petrol in his vehicle when it caught fire after ramming a synagogue.

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Briefing: Horse IVF milestone in Florida: Frozen-thawed sperm fertilizes an egg

Strategic angle: A breakthrough in equine reproductive technology offers new hope for performance horses unable to conceive naturally.

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Briefing: How one of Iran's most destructive weapons could threaten the U.S.

Strategic angle: An analysis of Iran's capabilities and potential risks to U.S. security.

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Briefing: Xi's anti-corruption drive began 14 years ago. Why are the purges still going?

Strategic angle: Critics say Xi's purges reveal a ruthless drive for absolute loyalty and total control of the military.

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Briefing: Middle East war sparking new economic shock for Africa

Strategic angle: Soaring oil prices have signaled fresh difficulties for African countries that are net fuel importers.

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Briefing: Ram’s New HD Trucks Landed A Year’s Worth Of Orders In Just One Month

Strategic angle: The Black Express and Warlock are flying off dealer lots as consumers have embraced the value-focused pickups.

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Briefing: In a South Carolina swamp, researchers uncover secrets of firefly synchrony

Strategic angle: In the middle of the old-growth forests of Congaree National Park in South Carolina, fireflies put on an otherworldly display every May.

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Briefing: This little-known energy company’s stock is rallying as Trump invokes 1950 powers for offshore California drilling

Strategic angle: MarketWatch reports on the surge in stock prices following Trump's announcement.

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Briefing: Dragonfly mission begins rotorcraft integration, testing stage

Strategic angle: Dragonfly integration and testing activities are officially underway, preparing the rotorcraft lander for launch and extreme space conditions.

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Richard Grenell to leave role as Kennedy Center head

Richard Grenell's departure from the Kennedy Center marks a significant shift in leadership.

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Briefing: Volunteers Find Oddly High Solar Flare Rates

Strategic angle: A new study reveals unexpected patterns in solar flare activity, highlighting the role of strong magnetic fields on the Sun's surface.

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Briefing: Under drone fire, exiled Kurds wait to confront Iranian regime

Strategic angle: A group of fighters based in Iraq say they are 'ready to go home', as they face drone attacks from Tehran.