Why China would want to launch an intercontinental ballistic missile out into the Pacific

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China's DF-31A intercontinental ballistic missiles on mobile carriers are parked in front of Chinese military personnel standing in formation.
China's ICBM test was its first in the Pacific in over 40 years.

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Israel's air war may put Hezbollah in a bind over its most threatening missiles

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Waves of Israeli airstrikes have targeted Hezbollah's missile arsenal, placing the group and its Iranian backers in a bind.
Waves of Israeli airstrikes have targeted Hezbollah's missile arsenal, placing the group and its Iranian backers in a bind.

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America's rivals are piling on the pressure all at once

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Russian anti-submarine aircraft fly during joint naval and air drills with China in September.
Russian anti-submarine aircraft fly during joint naval and air drills with China in September.

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Taylor Swift used a familiar PR move to signal her support of Brittany Mahomes. This time, it backfired.

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Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes.

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Starbucks' new CEO just started the job. Here's what he could shake up, from the menu to the C-suite.

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Starbucks customers wait in line.
Brian Niccol will assume Starbucks' CEO role in September.

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Here's why the presidential race remains a virtual dead heat

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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump with a stock chart

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This is the conflict-ridden, tension-filled world that the next US president may have to face

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US Navy aircraft carriers and warships travel in lines across the blue ocean with a blue sky background.
Regardless of who wins the 2024 election, Trump or Harris will both likely face a variety of foreign policy challenges.

US Navy photo by Lt. Aaron B. Hicks

Elon Musk is an imperfect mascot for free speech — but he's got a point on Brazil

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X owner Elon Musk is clashing with Brazil's government over free speech.

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The battle of Kursk hinges on the Russian railroad

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The impact of Ukraine's surprise Kursk battle and Russian efforts to counter it turn on the strained Russian railroad network.
The impact of Ukraine's surprise Kursk battle and Russian efforts to counter it turn on the strained Russian railroad network.

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The Biden impeachment effort is dying a slow, painful death

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President Joe Biden
Some Republicans may still try to force a vote on impeaching Biden. But his withdrawal sapped the House GOP's effort of its last remaining momentum.

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