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Briefing: Ukraine worries that global attention is shifting from its conflict with Russia to the war in the Middle East

Strategic angle: Kyiv is adapting to shifting US priorities as surging oil prices and Washington's temporary approval for the sale of Russian oil stored on tankers ease economic pressure on Moscow.

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Briefing: 'In 1979, the Iranian left played a major role in the rise of the Islamic Republic'

Strategic angle: Philosopher Stéphanie Roza and political scientist Amirpasha Tavakkoli explain how, throughout the 20th century, the political turmoil in Iran, torn between modernity and anti-modernity, ultimately led to Islamist victory.

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Briefing: Gut bacteria that make serotonin may hold the key to IBS

Strategic angle: Researchers have identified two gut bacteria that can produce serotonin, a key chemical that regulates bowel movements.

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Briefing: ⚾ Passan's ultimate MLB season preview

Strategic angle: Opening Day is approaching fast -- and Jeff Passan has everything you need to know covered.

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Briefing: Bradley beats buzzer to put Arizona in Big 12 final

Strategic angle: Jaden Bradley hit a fallaway jumper at the buzzer to send No. 2 Arizona to the Big 12 tournament finals with an 82-80 win over Iowa State.

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Briefing: Charges dropped against Georgia teens whose teacher died during toilet paper prank

Strategic angle: The teacher's family had asked for charges, including one of homicide, to be dropped "to prevent a separate tragedy from occurring" over the prank turned fatal.

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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: A Pile Of Crushed Cars Just Cost Hyundai Nearly $10 Million

Strategic angle: Hyundai Motor America faces sanctions after a Pennsylvania judge ruled vehicles tied to a dealership dispute were destroyed during litigation.

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Briefing: McIlroy says back improving, 'happy' to make cut

Strategic angle: Rory McIlroy wasn't sure he could play in the Players Championship due to back spasms, but he's pleased to continue competing.

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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.