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Iran Peace Deal Details Revealed; Obama Presidential Center Opening Ceremony – June 18, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Former President Barack Obama speaks during the dedication ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center, Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry) The Strait of Hormuz reopens as the US and Iran begin implementation of a new ceasefire, but critics question what the war achieved; Former President Barack Obama hosts a star-studded ceremony ahead of opening weekend for his Presidential Center in Chicago; Consumer Watchdog group says California is failing to address…
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