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Gunmen attack building housing Israeli Consulate in Istanbul
Turkish officials say that gunmen attacked a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, sparking a gunfight that left one assailant dead and two police officers wounded.
U.S. and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire as Trump seizes diplomatic offramp instead of escalation
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said it has accepted a two-week ceasefire and that it would negotiate with the United States in Islamabad beginning Friday.
As Trump’s deadline approaches, Iranian leaders respond in defiance
Hours away from President Trump’s 8 p.m. EST Tuesday deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, attacks continued in the Persian Gulf with no agreement in sight. Trump has threatened to bomb Iranian bridges and power plants if a deal is not reached.
Elk River votes to keep flying retired Minnesota state flag
More than 1,000 people submitted their opinion online after the city council asked for input. About 75 percent of respondents voiced support for the old flag.
Short tempers, long debates: A year of trauma colors rancorous session at Minnesota Capitol
Lawmakers in the narrowly split Legislature have frequently clashed over issues they view as key to address in this moment — immigration enforcement, gun violence, fraud and state spending. With six weeks left in the legislative session, they return to the Capitol with much left undone.