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Iran fires missiles into the Strait of Hormuz - Nuclear talks proceed in Geneva

Iran conducted live missile and naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz while U S and Iranian envoys met in Geneva for a second round of nuclear talks, signaling Tehran's willingness to press military leverage even as negotiators reported limited progress on guiding principles.

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250 million gallons - Estimated sewage dumped into the Potomac River by the broken interceptor

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"There is a massive Ecological Disaster unfolding in the Potomac River as a result of the Gross Mismanagement of Local Democrat Leaders, particularly, Governor Wes Moore" — President Donald Trump

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