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US and Iran Meet in Oman - Talks Begin as War Fears Rise

Senior US and Iranian officials meet in Oman for direct negotiations as tensions spike at sea and on the ground. The talks come after Iran seized tankers and amid warnings a misstep could trigger regional conflict.

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50000 - FBI reward offered for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's recovery

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"you will have no way of contacting me" — Alleged Nancy Guthrie ransom note

SPX 6,798 ↓ 1.23% Dow 48,909 ↓ 1.20% Nasdaq 22,541 ↓ 1.59% Gold 4,884 ↓ 0.11% BTC 65,756 ↑ 4.71%

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