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Trump says he will order halt to Iran strikes after parameters reached for deal to end war

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WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump says he will order American forces to hold off on new strikes against Iran, claiming Mideast allies have reached the parameters of a deal to end the 5-month old war. The emerging deal "would include the Immediate, Complete, and Total OPENING OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT, and an end to Iran's nuclear threat," Trump wrote in a Saturday evening social media post. "Based on this request, I have agreed, for the future benefit of the WORLD and, likewise, the survival of a successful and prosperous Iran, to cancel the attack, subject to being able to ...

Today in History: 2019, deadly Walmart shooting in El Paso

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Today is Monday, Aug. 3, the 215th day of 2026. There are 150 days left in the year. Today in history: On August 3, 2019, a gunman opened fire at a Walmart store in El Paso, Texas, resulting in the deaths of 23 people; after surrendering, the gunman told detectives he targeted "Mexicans" ...

Gem and mineral show to be held today at Ishpeming Elks Lodge

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ISHPEMING — The 50th annual Upper Peninsula Gem and Mineral Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today at the Ishpeming Elks Lodge, located at 597 Lakeshore Dr. Following the show, event programming will begin at 7 p.m. at the Elks. There is no admission charge, and a field trip event will be held on Sunday. Saturday evening’s programming will be based on gathering around the cracker barrel in the old country story. Attendees can exchange ideas, ask questions and meet fellow rock hounds. There will be a live auction, and guest speaker Paul Brandes will discuss minerals from ...