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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 12.07.2026.
It displays 142 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
12.07.2026 ⇢ The Day Lindsey Graham Died
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The sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham dominated editorial attention throughout July 12. Early morning headlines focused on a third round of US strikes on Iran after the Strait of Hormuz closure, but by 06:26, reports of Graham's death from a 'brief and sudden illness' began to appear across outlets. Coverage quickly shifted to his legacy as a Trump ally, his recent return from Kyiv, and the political vacuum his death creates. By afternoon, details emerged of a final phone call with Trump and speculation about his replacement. In the evening, the medical examiner reported a preliminary cause of death as aortic dissection. The Iran conflict continued to receive updates, including additional US strikes, but Graham's death and its implications for the Senate agenda and the upcoming election remained the top story throughout the day.
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U.S. forces conducted their third round of strikes on Iran this week, this time in retaliation for an attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, the Pentagon said.
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00:06⇢Third Wave of US Strikes on Iran
⌨Editors focus on the third round of US retaliatory strikes on Iran after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz and attacked a ship. Multiple outlets report the escalation, with some noting Iran's closure of the waterway and threats to Gulf Arab states. Other stories include a shooting in Toronto and a parasite outbreak, but Iran dominates.
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00:06⇢Third Wave of US Strikes on Iran
⌨Editors focus on the third round of US retaliatory strikes on Iran after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz and attacked a ship. Multiple outlets report the escalation, with some noting Iran's closure of the waterway and threats to Gulf Arab states. Other stories include a shooting in Toronto and a parasite outbreak, but Iran dominates.
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Argentina was taken to the brink in its first two knockout games. In Saturday's quarterfinal against Switzerland, the Albiceleste survived again to advance to the semis, where they will face England.
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The Daily Beast
The president was reportedly “livid” over criticism of his $400 million freebie.
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Graham had just returned from Kyiv, Ukraine, where he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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The Washington Post
Graham, who was first elected to the House in 1994 and the Senate in 2002, had been running for reelection this year.
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Senator Lindsey Graham has died on Saturday evening.
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Newsweek
Lindsey Graham has died after a brief and unexpected illness, according to a statement from his office.
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Associated Press
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham died Saturday after a brief and unexpected illness, his office said in statement posted on social media.
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Lindsey Graham has died after a brief and unexpected illness, according to a statement from his office.
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The Daily Beast
The South Carolina senator died Saturday after a “brief and sudden illness.”
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The Washington Post
Graham, first elected to the House in 1994 and the Senate in 2002, was running for reelection this year. He died of a “brief and sudden illness,” his office said.
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Associated Press
The United States has attacked Iran over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The strike early Sunday set a container ship ablaze and forced its crew to abandon it.
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The Daily Beast
The South Carolina senator died Saturday after a “brief and sudden illness.”
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Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has died at the age of 71 from a “brief and sudden illness,” his office announced early Sunday morning.
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03:56⇢The Senator's Sudden Departure
⌨Editors focus on the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, reported by multiple outlets as a 'brief and sudden illness.' The story dominates, with many sources noting his recent return from Kyiv. Other stories include US-Iran strikes and World Cup coverage, but Graham's death is the top editorial priority.
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03:56⇢The Senator's Sudden Departure
⌨Editors focus on the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, reported by multiple outlets as a 'brief and sudden illness.' The story dominates, with many sources noting his recent return from Kyiv. Other stories include US-Iran strikes and World Cup coverage, but Graham's death is the top editorial priority.
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Lindsey Graham has died after a brief and unexpected illness, according to a statement from his office.
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Breitbart News
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has died at the age of 71 from a “brief and sudden illness,” his office announced early Sunday morning.
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The New York Times
Mr. Graham died of a “brief and sudden” illness on Saturday evening, his office said. He served in the Senate for more than two decades.
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The Washington Post
Graham, first elected to the House in 1994 and the Senate in 2002, was running for reelection this year. He died of a “brief and sudden illness,” his office said.
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Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has died at the age of 71 from a “brief and sudden illness,” his office announced early Sunday morning.
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Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has died at the age of 71 from a “brief and sudden illness,” his office announced early Sunday morning.
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U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump's closest allies in Congress who traveled the globe to advocate for a more muscular U.S. foreign policy abroad, died Saturday evening after a "brief and sudden illness," his office said in a statement posted on social media. He was 71.
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Associated Press
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump, has died at 71 after a brief illness, according to his office.
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In an interview, Khanna recounts the fear at being detained and says anyone who visits the West Bank “would conclude that it is apartheid.”
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Conor McGregor just can’t stay healthy.
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U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham died Saturday evening after a "brief and sudden illness.
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Conor McGregor just can’t stay healthy.
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The Republican from South Carolina, who long advocated for a more muscular U.S. foreign policy abroad, died Saturday evening. He was 71.
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The Daily Beast
First came the tributes. Then the inevitable conspiracy theories.
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06:28⇢The Senator's Sudden Silence
⌨Editors focus on the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, reported by nearly all outlets as a 'brief and sudden illness.' Many note his role as a Trump ally and his recent return from Kyiv. Conspiracy theories emerge on some platforms. Other stories include Israeli settlers detaining Ro Khanna and a food label controversy, but Graham's death dominates.
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06:28⇢The Senator's Sudden Silence
⌨Editors focus on the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, reported by nearly all outlets as a 'brief and sudden illness.' Many note his role as a Trump ally and his recent return from Kyiv. Conspiracy theories emerge on some platforms. Other stories include Israeli settlers detaining Ro Khanna and a food label controversy, but Graham's death dominates.
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The New York Times
Mr. Graham died of a “brief and sudden” illness, his office said. Over more than two decades in the Senate, he consistently pushed for the use of U.S. military power overseas.
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The Daily Beast
Powerful South Carolina senator died only hours after returning from a trip to Ukraine.
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Associated Press
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump, has died after a brief illness, according to his office. The South Carolina Republican was 71.
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Lawmakers were stunned to learn of Graham's sudden passing. He was scheduled for a TV appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press."
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The New York Times
The world’s most valuable assets are stored on rows of servers in giant, anonymous buildings. And they can be stolen.
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South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham died on July 11 following a "brief and sudden illness," according to a statement from his office.
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Today’s teens are much safer than 1990s teens. Why doesn’t anyone talk about it?
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The news of the unexpected death sent shockwaves through Capitol Hill and added uncertainty to an already chaotic political year.
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Why Are Political Independents Less Patriotic Than Ever?
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Big Tech has looted humanity’s creative output to create artificial intelligence. We don’t just deserve a share of AI’s profits — we deserve control over it.
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President Trump paid tribute to the late senator, who was reportedly scheduled to do an interview on Sunday.
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New York Post
Conor McGregor wrote that he’s “beyond dark here” and that he can “only describe it as hell” in a somber X post following his brutal knee injury.
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09:23⇢The Senator's Sudden Silence
⌨Editors focus overwhelmingly on the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, reported by nearly all outlets as a 'brief and sudden illness.' Many note his role as a Trump ally and his recent return from Kyiv. Conspiracy theories emerge on some platforms. Other stories include a data center heist and a volleyball coach scandal, but Graham's death dominates.
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09:23⇢The Senator's Sudden Silence
⌨Editors focus overwhelmingly on the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, reported by nearly all outlets as a 'brief and sudden illness.' Many note his role as a Trump ally and his recent return from Kyiv. Conspiracy theories emerge on some platforms. Other stories include a data center heist and a volleyball coach scandal, but Graham's death dominates.
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Nebraska’s implementation of new work requirements has prompted “extreme mass confusion,” leaving participants struggling for information.
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Los Angeles Times
Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz
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His office said Graham died Saturday night after a "brief and sudden illness." Graham was instrumental in enacting Trump's policy and staffing priorities in the Senate.
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Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz
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Conor McGregor wrote that he’s “beyond dark here” and that he can “only describe it as hell” in a somber X post following his brutal knee injury.
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Associated Press
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump, has died after a brief illness, according to his office. The South Carolina Republican was 71.
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Associated Press
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump, has died after a brief illness, according to his office. The South Carolina Republican was 71.
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The Washington Post
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His career explains why so many Republicans made peace with Trump — and what they gave up to do it.
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The longtime senator from South Carolina died hours after returning from a trip to Ukraine. President Donald Trump said that he spoke with him Saturday evening and that it “could’ve been his last call.”
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The New York Times
The world’s most valuable assets are stored on rows of servers in giant, anonymous buildings. And they can be stolen.
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Polling shows declining support for President Donald Trump among his white working-class base, but will it hurt Republicans in the midterms?
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The Atlantic
The late South Carolina senator made a mid-career turn to MAGA.
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Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” President Donald Trump said Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-SC) death was a “big blow” to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act,
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The Daily Beast
Kash Patel said the FBI would be “assisting” local authorities after Lindsey Graham’s sudden death.
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The New York Times
The world’s most valuable assets are stored on rows of servers in giant, anonymous buildings. And they can be stolen.
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13:11⇢The Senator's Last Call
⌨Editors focus overwhelmingly on the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, with new details emerging about his final phone call with Trump and speculation about his replacement. Some outlets also cover Trump's declining support among white working-class voters and the chaotic rollout of Medicaid work requirements in Nebraska.
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13:11⇢The Senator's Last Call
⌨Editors focus overwhelmingly on the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, with new details emerging about his final phone call with Trump and speculation about his replacement. Some outlets also cover Trump's declining support among white working-class voters and the chaotic rollout of Medicaid work requirements in Nebraska.
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Los Angeles Times
Lizzie O’Leary
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Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” President Donald Trump said Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-SC) death was a “big blow” to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act,
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Lindsey Graham has died after a brief and “sudden illness,” according to a statement from his office. Follow Newsweek’s live blog.
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The Washington Post
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A massive bull bison tossed a tourist into the air, seriously injuring him, in a heart-pounding caught-on-camera attack at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.
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The Washington Post
The longtime senator from South Carolina died hours after returning from a trip to Ukraine.
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The Daily Beast
Forget the cant, especially from Democrats. David Rothkopf saw Graham up close. Now he fearlessly exposes the D.C. creature he really was.
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Taught to sound like a candidate, bots are engaging voters with personalized text messages making AI-generated texting conversations the latest tool political campaigns are using to connect.
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NBC News
Linda Noskova beat Karolina Muchova in an all-Czech women’s final on Saturday for her first Grand Slam title.
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Taught to sound like a candidate, bots are engaging voters with personalized text messages, making AI-generated texting conversations the latest tool political campaigns are using to connect.
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The Senate returns July 13 for its first session since Sen. Lindsey Graham's death, with tributes, memorial traditions and leadership questions ahead.
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The Daily Beast
After earlier calling for the senator’s assassination, one of the Kremlin’s staunchest loyalists mockingly wonders who “will be next in line” to die.
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New York Post
A massive bull bison tossed a tourist into the air, seriously injuring him, in a heart-pounding caught-on-camera attack at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.
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The former Pfizer headquarters was poised to become New York City’s largest office-to-apartment conversion.
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The Trump administration's executive orders have meant that administrators are questioning what art can — and can't — be seen on campus.
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Associated Press
The Medical Examiner of the District of Columbia’s preliminary findings are that Republican South Carolina Sen.
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New York Post
A massive bull bison tossed a tourist into the air, seriously injuring him, in a heart-pounding caught-on-camera attack at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.
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Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump, has died after a brief illness. The South Carolina Republican was 71.
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Lindsey Graham has died after a brief and “sudden illness,” according to a statement from his office. Follow Newsweek’s live blog.
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17:32⇢The Senator's Aorta Rupture
⌨Editors overwhelmingly focus on the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, with new details on cause (aorta rupture) and political fallout. Many outlets report Trump's reaction, succession race, and Russian taunts. Other stories include an artist's ICE pops shutdown and a building near-collapse, but Graham's death dominates.
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17:32⇢The Senator's Aorta Rupture
⌨Editors overwhelmingly focus on the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, with new details on cause (aorta rupture) and political fallout. Many outlets report Trump's reaction, succession race, and Russian taunts. Other stories include an artist's ICE pops shutdown and a building near-collapse, but Graham's death dominates.
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The Washington Post
Graham died hours after returning from a trip to Ukraine. Trump said he spoke with the senator Saturday evening and that “could’ve been his last call.”
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The Daily Beast
The 71-year-old senator died from a rare condition, according to preliminary findings.
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The Daily Beast
The 71-year-old senator died of a rare condition, according to preliminary findings.
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Emergency responders performed CPR on the late Sen. Lindsey Graham at his Washington home Saturday night after he suffered cardiac arrest, according to dispatch audio reviewed by The Wall Street Journal. Graham's office said the medical examiner's preliminary findings indicate he died of an aortic dissection caused by arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease — a tear in the body's main artery resulting from hardened arteries.
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President Trump paid tribute to the late senator, who was reportedly scheduled to do an interview on Sunday.
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Sen. Mitch McConnell says he was briefly unconscious after a fall and later developed pneumonia but is now recovering at a rehabilitation center.
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The Washington Post
Graham died hours after returning from a trip to Ukraine. Trump said he spoke with the senator Saturday evening and that “could’ve been his last call.”
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NBC News
McConnell said he would return to the Senate but did not give a date.
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The New York Times
Utah Valley University doesn’t want to be known as the site of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, and even discussing a memorial has provoked division.
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The Daily Beast
The 84-year-old Kentucky senator finally set the record straight about his health.
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Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump, has died after a brief illness. The South Carolina Republican was 71.
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The New York Times
The cause of the fire was still unknown, but it began as a band was performing onstage and spread very rapidly, killing at least 27 people.
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The New York Times
The rapid blaze sent people fleeing into the bathroom to hide, officials said. Their bodies were found there, raising questions about fire safety standards.
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23:27⇢The Senator's Aorta Rupture
⌨Editors focus on the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, with new details on cause (aortic dissection) and political fallout. Many outlets report Trump's tribute, the impact on the Senate majority, and the urgency for Mitch McConnell's return. US strikes on Iran continue for a second night, but Graham's death dominates coverage.