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US soldiers killed by Iran were from Texas and Hawaii, military says
The U.S. military has identified two soldiers killed in action last week as part of the war with Iran.

A wave of student loan borrowers have entered default since pandemic-era protections lapsed
Defaults on student loans have surged across the United States, reaching record levels as borrowers struggle to keep up with payments.

US gas prices back up to an average of $4 a gallon again as the US and Iran launch attacks
U.S. gas prices have jumped to an average of $4 a gallon again as the U.S. and Iran launch more attacks. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasolin...

Joey Logano ends victory drought in NASCAR points return to North Wilkesboro
Joey Logano held off Denny Hamlin for his first NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season Sunday night in the first points race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in 30 years.

Ukraine fires 400 drones toward Moscow as Zelenskyy grapples with protests
Ukraine fired more than 400 drones toward Moscow in its latest major attack on the Russian capital, the city's mayor said Monday.

BEFORE THE BELL: World shares are mixed and South Korea's Kospi drops 4.5% as some AI stocks swoon
World shares are mixed and South Korea's Kospi has fallen 4.5% as investors unload more stocks linked to artificial intelligence.

ASHEVILLE: Police investigate shooting that left two dead
Asheville police are investigating an early morning shooting Sunday (July 19) that left two people dead and several others injured.
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Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time
Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over defending champion Argentina in the World Cup final.
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