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US launches powerful strikes on Iran after attack attempt

July 29, 2026 |

The US military says it has launched “powerful” strikes on Iran after an attempted attack on American forces in Jordan and ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation follows joint US-Saudi strikes in Iraq that Iraqi officials condemned as a violation of sovereignty.

Trump to announce $22 billion Dulles Airport overhaul

July 29, 2026 |

Financial, Politics and US

Trump is expected to announce a $22 billion rebuild of Dulles International Airport, including new terminals and the removal of its aging mobile lounges. The plan would expand underground transit and comes after years of complaints about the airport’s facilities and shuttle system.

Iran attacks U.S. forces as Hormuz tensions intensify

July 29, 2026 |

Politics, US and World

Iran fired ballistic missiles at U.S. forces in the Middle East and struck three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. and Saudi forces responded with strikes on Iran-aligned targets in Iraq.

Key takeaways: North Carolina health officials are urging residents to stay safe and be aware of the signs of heat-related illness. Cooling assistance is available…

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US launches powerful strikes on Iran after attack attempt

July 29, 2026 |

Politics, US and World

Rushdie attacker is convicted of federal terrorism charges

July 29, 2026 |

Crime and World

Hadi Matar was convicted in federal court of terrorism offenses in the 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie. The verdict could bring a life sentence on top of the 25-year state prison term he is already serving.

Firefighters die as wildfires strain southern Europe

July 29, 2026 |

Health and World

Two firefighters died battling a wildfire on Crete as heat, drought and winds fueled fires across southern Europe. France and Spain continued large-scale firefighting operations while tens of thousands of evacuees began returning home.

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North Carolina and Great Lakes Region Residents Warned of Heat-Related Illness and Hazardous Air Quality