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Poland's Iga Świątek thrashes American Amanda Anisimova in Wimbledon women's final

The Polish player emerged victorious after less than an hour of gameplay.

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Israeli settlers beat U.S. citizen to death in West Bank

A 21-year-old Florida man was beaten to death by Israeli settlers while visiting family in the West Bank.

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Trump announces 30% tariffs against EU, Mexico to begin August 1

President Donald Trump on Saturday announced he's levying tariffs of 30% against the European Union and Mexico.

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FEMA removed dozens of Camp Mystic buildings from 100-year flood map before expansion, records show

Federal regulators repeatedly granted appeals to remove Camp Mystic's buildings from their 100-year flood map, loosening oversight as the camp operated and expanded in a dangerous flood plain.

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In Myanmar, a rush for rare earth metals is causing a regional environmental disaster

A drastic increase in unregulated production of rare earth minerals in Myanmar is causing serious environmental concerns downriver in Thailand, as China's influence in the sector looms large.

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No playing Spanish-language music: Many immigrants say they have new rules for driving

As the Trump administration's crackdown continues, traffic stops have become increasingly important tools of enforcement. It has led many immigrants to take alternate modes of transportation.

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Opinion: Remembering the flood victims of Camp Mystic

NPR's Scott Simon remembers some of the 27 young people who perished at Camp Mystic in the catastrophic flooding of the Guadalupe River in Central Texas, July 4th.

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In the Texas flood zone, volunteers help reunite lost pets with their owners

Hundreds of pets have been reported missing after the devastating floods in central Texas. Volunteers have been combing through debris to help reunite them with their owners.

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Here's a list of Trump's tariff letters so far and the rates they threaten

Finding it hard to track the latest U.S. trade policy state of play? Here's a look the deals the president has announced and the rates he's so far threatened to impose in letters to global leaders.

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Trump praises disaster response in Texas while FEMA's future is murky

The president and first lady visited Kerrville to meet local officials and families of the victims of the recent flooding. Trump promised federal support, but his team emphasized the state's role.

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