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Sunday, July 12, 2026 · Russell County
U.S. and Iran clash over nuclear inspections after Switzerland talks
The United States and Iran dispute whether the UN nuclear watchdog will inspect Iranian facilities, marking one of several points of contention from weekend negotiations in Switzerland.
Supreme Court Upholds Mississippi Law Allowing Ballots Counted Up to Five Days After Election
The Supreme Court sided with Mississippi on Monday, allowing the state to count mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day but received within five days after. The 5-4 decision rejected challenges from the Republican National Committee and other groups who argued federal law required ballots to arrive on Election Day itself.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Ukraine targets Russian oil refinery as Putin acknowledges fuel shortages
Ukraine conducted another drone attack on a Russian oil refinery as President Vladimir Putin publicly acknowledged fuel supply problems. The strikes represent an expansion of Ukrainian operations against Russian military and energy targets.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Three Firefighters Die Battling Blazes Near Colorado-Utah Border
Three firefighters died and two others sustained injuries while combating wildfires near the Colorado-Utah border. The incidents occurred as fire crews worked across a dry landscape.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Trump Announces Tentative Agreement With Iran at G7 Summit
President Trump announced a tentative agreement with Iran during a press conference Wednesday at the conclusion of the G7 summit. The president fielded questions about the preliminary accord among other topics.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Mangione Faces Court Hearing as Legal Defense Takes Shape
Luigi Mangione appeared in court this week as his legal team prepared defense arguments in the case involving the death of a health insurance company executive. Legal analysts identified psychiatric defense as a potential strategy in the state-level prosecution.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
U.S. and Iran Agree to Extend Ceasefire and Reopen Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran have reached a deal to extend their ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to reporting from multiple news organizations. The agreement halts ongoing military operations between the two countries and restores a critical shipping corridor.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Fire breaks out at Kyiv monastery following overnight attack
A fire broke out at the Kyiv Perchersk Lavra monastery early Wednesday following an overnight barrage of missiles and drones targeting Ukraine's capital. The monastery, founded in 1051, is designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
U.S. and Iran Agree to Framework Deal to End War and Reopen Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran have reached a framework agreement to end their conflict and restore shipping through a critical global waterway. Both sides plan to sign the deal Friday.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Supreme Court Removes Evidence Standard for Green Card Reentry Denials
The Supreme Court sided with the federal government in a case involving Muk Choi Lau, a Chinese permanent resident charged with trademark counterfeiting. The decision eliminates a judicial requirement that immigration officers have strong evidence of criminal conduct before denying reentry to green card holders.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Analysts Expect Price Increases to Persist Beyond Iran Conflict
Fighting in the region has disrupted supplies of fuel, fertilizer, food and other goods, prompting analysts to predict that elevated prices will outlast the current conflict.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Senate approves war powers resolution limiting Trump's authority over Iran
The Senate voted to direct President Trump to remove U.S. forces from Iran operations, marking the first time Congress has successfully passed a war powers resolution under the measure's 1973 framework.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Europe Over Digital Services Tax
President Trump said he would impose 100% tariffs on European countries discussing taxes on digital services. The threat escalates tensions over how nations tax technology firms.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Sanders Proposes Sovereign Wealth Fund to Give Americans Say in AI Regulation
Sen. Bernie Sanders unveiled new legislation that would establish a sovereign wealth fund and expand public involvement in regulating artificial intelligence. Sanders discussed the proposal with NPR, framing it as a way to give Americans both a voice and financial stake in AI's development.
Sunday, July 12, 2026