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May 20, 2026·4 min·3-min readnews briefnews
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  • Vice President J.D. Vance warns Iran that the U.S. is prepared to resume military strikes if nuclear negotiations fail.
  • Former Democratic Senator Doug Jones and Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville will face off in Alabama’s gubernatorial race.
  • The CDC imposes travel restrictions

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