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The U.S., Iran, and Israel keep opening fire in a regional war that was supposed to have stopped.

I'm your Tinez, that is Steve Inskeep, and this is Up First from NPR News.

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Senate race in Texas went from safely Republican to uncertain.

Republicans nominated the scandal-plagued state attorney general.

They overwhelmingly rejected the incumbent senator who had easily won the seat in the past.

What does that mean for the party's chances of keeping control of the Senate?

At what point would we say the Iran war is back on?

Peace talks continue between the U.S.

and Iran, but so do exchanges of fire.

We're tracking attacks spanning from Lebanon to the Strait of Hormuz and even in Gaza, where despite a ceasefire there, Israeli attacks have been intensifying.

Okay, one way suggests their chances are slim.

Democrats need to pick up four seats, which requires them to win some very red states, possibly including Texas.

Now, the other way suggests their chances are better.

Republican retirements, divisive primaries, and President Trump's low approval seem to give Democrats a chance in red states, possibly including Texas.

Good morning.

Officials say there are more than 1,000 suspected cases and over 200 suspected deaths, though the figures are likely far higher.

Neighboring Rwanda and Uganda have closed their borders with Congo.