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As climate change damages streets and highways, the road ahead may be expensive

Scott Neuman

Heat waves are becoming more common and intense as a result of climate change — and roads are suffering as a result. Are the nation's roads up to meeting the challenge of a warmer, wetter future?
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Heirs of 'odious' 167-year-old Supreme Court ruling see modern parallels

Carrie Johnson

Descendants of Dred Scott and Chief Justice Roger Taney spoke about reconciliation at a church in the shadow of the Supreme Court last week as the high court wrestled with race and who can be an American.

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Trump's NATO pressure campaign continues as summit begins

Fatma Tanis, Danielle Kurtzleben

President Trump's arrival in Ankara kicks off another potentially tense meeting for NATO.
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Explosions rock Damascus, wounding 18, as French President Macron visits Syria

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The French president's office said that Macron was safe and that his meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa would continue as scheduled.
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China test-launches a ballistic missile in the South Pacific and raises regional concerns

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The launch, using a dummy warhead, took place the same day Australia and Fiji signed a mutual defense treaty meant to counter Chinese influence in the Pacific.
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Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Strait of Hormuz

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Iranian state television said the tanker came under attack after ignoring warnings but did not directly claim the assault.

Karen McNenny is a certified divorce coach, certified co-parenting specialist and author of the book The Good Divorce: How to End Your Marriage Without Ending Your Family.

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What a divorce coach wishes couples knew before ending a marriage

Marielle Segarra, Malaka Gharib

Divorce is a tool, not a weapon, says Karen McNenny, author of a new book on the subject. She explains how to end a marriage while protecting your family and your mental health.

Charles De Ketelaere #17 of Belgium celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the World Cup Round of 16 match against the United States on Monday in Seattle.

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The U.S. men's run at the World Cup ends with a 4-1 Round of 16 loss to Belgium

Becky Sullivan

People cope with extreme heat along the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Friday.

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Extreme heat on Independence Day will be America's new normal, experts say

Ava Berger

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This World Cup marks end of era for Ronaldo and other soccer greats

Juliana Kim

Some of the greatest footballers of a generation played their final World Cup match this summer.
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Supreme Court lets Texas restrict minors' access to app stores for the time being

Nina Totenberg, Grady Martin

Texas' App Store Accountability Act requires minors to have their parents' permission to download most apps. The Supreme Court says the law can go into effect as lawsuits continue in lower courts.
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Graham Platner faces growing calls to withdraw following allegation of sexual assault

Elena Moore, Barbara Sprunt

The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine said he was assessing next steps after allegations of sexual assault were reported on Monday by Politico. Platner denied them as "categorically untrue."
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'Alice and Steve' might be a mess — but it's also too fun to stop watching

John Powers

This British comedy on Hulu centers on two 50-something best friends who turn on each other after he gets involved with her 26-year-old daughter. While the premise is juicy, it's also a tad yucky.
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Man sues DHS after agents tracked him down for sending a scathing email to ICE

Jude Joffe-Block

Federal agents tried to track David Streever to his home and hotel, and left him a warning notice that a critical email he sent the former head of ICE may have been illegal. Now he's suing.