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U.S.

Central Command says the U.S.

Navy is beginning operations to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

Two destroyers are involved.

The U.S.

says this is part of a broader mission to ensure the strait is fully cleared of mines previously left by Iran's Revolutionary Guard.

Vice President J.D.

Vance is leading the delegation in Pakistan where talks are being held to stabilize the fragile ceasefire between the U.S.

and Iran.

NPR's Anusha Mathur reports.

Negotiations are expected next week on another phase of the war, Israel's military operation against Lebanon.

David Milibrand is a former British foreign secretary.

At least three people have died in the latest attacks by Israel on suspected Hezbollah sites in Lebanon.

The U.S.

Court of International Trade heard arguments this week in a case challenging President Trump's authority to impose sweeping new tariffs.

NPR's Windsor Johnston reports the lawsuit was brought by two dozen states.

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A federal judge Friday extended his block on a proposed $6.2 billion giant between television giants Nexstar and Tegna, while he decides if a longer review of the deal is necessary.

Attorneys general from eight states and satellite provider DirecTV sued to block the deal, claiming it would harm local journalism and raise prices to consumers.