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GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche's attorney general nomination after striking deal over fundTrump claims Iran talks will start Monday, and other developments in the Middle EastIran déjà vu: Trump once again threatens massive escalation against Tehran only to walk backMichigan reports first 2 US deaths in outbreak of cyclosporaWashington state fires destroy hundreds of structures and force Spokane-area residents to evacuateEurope's hot, dry summer takes its toll with fires in France and Greece, and drought in the UKRussia blasts southern Ukrainian city with glide bombs while Ukrainian drones kill 9US faces new pressure to build weapons without China's rare earth magnetsDemocrats’ future is on the line as El-Sayed and Stevens make final push in Michigan primaryTrial of Lindsay Clancy,