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A tugboat guides a ship at the Khor Fakkan Container Terminal, the only natural deep-sea port in the region and one of the major container ports in Sharjah Emirate, along the Gulf of Oman on July 14, 2026. Tehran announced it was closing the Strait of Hormuz on July 12 and launched missiles and drones at its Gulf neighbours, in retaliation for new US strikes following an attack by Iranian forces on a merchant vessel that was abandoned in flames by its crew.
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U.S. strikes bridges in Iran, Tehran targets U.S. bases in the Gulf
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The U.S. and Iran expanded their targets in the latest round of strikes on Friday, as fighting over the control of the Strait of Hormuz reignites fears of an all-out war.
"Amazons of the Diamond" features photos of famous women baseball players.
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"Amazons of the Diamond" opens at J.R. Kortman in Rockford today
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Rockford art exhibit highlights the works and stories of local immigrants
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  2. 2026 Wise & Well Senior Summit (DeKalb)
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