U S and Iran near flashpoint as troop surge follows deal break
The United States and Iran moved toward a flashpoint with Tehran breaking compliance on the 2015 nuclear deal and the Trump administration ordering 1000 more troops to the Middle East. Pentagon said the deployment includes security forces for surveillance and intelligence gathering to deter Iran and reassure allies.
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Off-duty officer in Costco shooting under administrative probe
In Corona California an off-duty Los Angeles police officer shot and killed a man who authorities say attacked him inside a Costco. Two others were critically injured as bullets struck a family, with the officer the only shooter. Police offered few details on what sparked the confrontation and whether others were armed.
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South American blackout tests grid resilience and leadership
A massive 14 hour blackout hit Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay, prompting President Mauricio Macri to order a full probe. Officials warned findings may take 10 to 15 days as experts cite operational flaws and possible cyberattack doubts, with consensus on a domino failure from a northeast transmission point.
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