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this week on the hill thune faces jam packed week before senators leave for rece

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   Lankford says Senate GOP 'will keep going' if it can't pass three legislative priorities before recess

   GOP Sen. James Lankford (Okla.) is among the chorus of Republican senators arguing for the upper chamber to delay its planned recess startin…

   The Hill Mixed / center
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   Thousands of people under evacuation order from wildfires in Spokane, Wash.

   There are at least three fires in and around the city. Large parts of Spokane are under Level 3 evacuation orders, which read: "Leave NOW! T…

   NPR Lean left
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   At least 13 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal

   Israel says it was targeting military operatives in the strikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah.

   BBC World Mixed / center
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   This week on the Hill: Thune faces jam-packed week before senators leave for recess

   Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is staring down one of his busiest weeks of the year as Republicans race to wrap up a lengthy to-…

   The Hill Mixed / center
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   Ariana Grande pulls out of musical for break from 'endless' scrutiny

   The US singer, 33, will "step back from visibility" at the end of her world tour, her representative says.

   BBC Mixed / center
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   Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths

   Russia's military says it attacked Ukraine's ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight.

   BBC Mixed / center