The Malta-flagged tanker Agios Fanourios I arrives in Iraq’s territorial waters off Basra

Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz 'completely open'

Oil plunges to lowest price in weeks after Iran says it will fully open Strait of Hormuz

It remains unclear if Iran intends to charge ships a toll to transit the Strait, and Trump said the U.S. blockade will remain in effect for now.

An employee at Emerald Packaging walks by rolls of plastic at the company’s facility in Union City

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The Iran war's next hidden cost: Higher prices for plastic

Last year, the Middle East accounted for around 42% of global exports of polyethylene, the key ingredient in most plastic packaging.

Dangerous storms bring tornado and flash floods risk to millions this weekend

Severe weather is slamming large swaths of the country, including tornadoes, flooding and record high temperatures.

Dangerous storms bring tornado and flash floods risk to millions this weekend

Severe weather is slamming large swaths of the country, including tornadoes, flooding and record high temperatures.

Tornado touches down in Minnesota while historic flooding threatens Wisconsin

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A former MLB pitcher owed his in-laws hundreds of thousands of dollars. Now he's in prison for murder.

Daniel Serafini is serving a life sentence for the deadly plot to kill his in-laws. In his first interview, he says the justice system failed him.

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A former MLB pitcher owed his in-laws hundreds of thousands of dollars. Now he's in prison for murder.

Daniel Serafini is serving a life sentence for the deadly plot to kill his in-laws. In his first interview, he says the justice system failed him.

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Congress isn't doing enough to protect staff from sexual misconduct, lawmakers say

Some female lawmakers are taking action, providing forums for staffers to report sexual misconduct while pushing for larger reforms.

Congress isn't doing enough to protect staff from sexual misconduct, lawmakers say

Some female lawmakers are taking action, providing forums for staffers to report sexual misconduct while pushing for larger reforms.

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Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird announce split after nearly a decade together

The soccer and basketball legends shared news of their separation and an end to their joint podcast in a social media post.

Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird announce split after nearly a decade together

The soccer and basketball legends shared news of their separation and an end to their joint podcast in a social media post.

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From 'Dune 3' to a 'Social Network' sequel: The buzziest titles teased at CinemaCon

CinemaCon was a star-studded affair, as studios brought their top talent to the stage to preview their upcoming slates.

From 'Dune 3' to a 'Social Network' sequel: The buzziest titles teased at CinemaCon

CinemaCon was a star-studded affair, as studios brought their top talent to the stage to preview their upcoming slates.

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Trump and the IRS are in talks to resolve his $10 billion lawsuit over leaked tax records

The president's lawsuit, filed this year, alleges that the IRS failed to take the necessary steps to prevent the unauthorized release of his tax documents.

Trump and the IRS are in talks to resolve his $10 billion lawsuit over leaked tax records

The president's lawsuit, filed this year, alleges that the IRS failed to take the necessary steps to prevent the unauthorized release of his tax documents.

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