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Congress has yet to enact a stock trading ban for its members, though insider trading is already illegal for members just like it is for anyone else. to.pbs.org/4v5TzgH

Iran on Tuesday denounced the most recent U.S. strikes as a sign of "bad faith and unreliability" as negotiations pressed on toward a possible deal to end the war, and the Islamic Republic began restoring internet access after one of the longest nationwide shutdowns ever. to.pbs.org/4dU0xia

Federal judges on Tuesday temporarily blocked Alabama's plan to use a new congressional map that could give Republicans an advantage in a key U.S. House race in the midterm elections. to.pbs.org/4dCa7FW

In California authorities say a large tank full of hazardous chemicals is no longer a threat to explode. Fire officials say an overnight inspection found that a crack had relieved some of the pressure inside, calling it incredibly positive news. Firefighters have been spraying the tank with water since it began overheating last week. It contains as much as 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate. It's a toxic chemical used to make plastic parts. Officials say there's still a risk to public safety, but some of the 50,000 residents who evacuated Garden Grove, California, have been cleared to return home.

Iran's foreign ministry called the strikes a ceasefire violation and warned that "The Islamic Republic of Iran will leave no act of aggression unanswered." to.pbs.org/4nUc85h

Texans are choosing a Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Tuesday's runoff election, bringing to a close the extended, bitter and expensive primary where President Trump weighed in late to tip the race in another effort to rid the GOP of leaders less devoted to him. to.pbs.org/4v8mEbg

The European Union’s climate commissioner has told the 27-country bloc that the only way out of energy crises fueled by the wars in Iran and Ukraine is homegrown energy, and that the EU must accelerate its transition away from fossil fuels. One country leading the charge towards green energy is Denmark. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports for our series, Tipping Point.

Toshifumi Suzuki, the driving force behind Japan's convenience store culture, has died. As a businessman, Suzuki took the 7-Eleven brand from a single store in Tokyo in 1974 to an empire of more than 20,000 locations across Japan. These konbini outlets provide busy office workers and families with sandwiches, rice balls and fresh meals on the go, a retail experience unlike similar stores in North America. The Japanese company that operates 7-Eleven said Suzuki died of heart failure. He was 93 years old.

"Everyone needs sunscreen. But the reasons that one might be reaching for sunscreen may differ depending on your skin tone," said Dr. Jenna Lester, who founded the Skin of Color Clinic at the University of California, San Francisco. (from 2025) to.pbs.org/3Ft9HVm

Only about a third of Americans now believe a four-year college degree is worth the cost. Increasingly, students and families are questioning it too. As many colleges across the country face shrinking enrollment, more than 60 institutions are now offering students a faster path to graduation. Fred de Sam Lazaro reports as part of our series, Rethinking College.

Sonny Rollins, the tenor saxophonist and restless genius whose bold, distinctive tone and constant experimentation kept him on the cutting edge of jazz for more than 50 years, died Monday at age 95. to.pbs.org/43vKEcI

The head of the World Health Organization says at least 220 people have now died from the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the number of suspected cases has now surpassed 900. And officials say the outbreak is now outpacing response efforts. At checkpoints between villages in the eastern Ituri province, where the outbreak is believed to have started, health workers are screening people passing through to try to curb the spread of the disease. In neighboring Uganda, health authorities say they found two new Ebola cases, bringing the total there to seven. Uganda's president has urged residents to stop shaking hands as part of efforts to limit infections.

It will be President Trump's fourth publicly disclosed medical exam since he returned to office for a second term, and comes as he tries to project strength ahead of midterm elections that will test his sway with voters. to.pbs.org/4vcrh4l

"The good news is that chlorine, which is widely used in pools, is effective at killing many pathogens. The not-so-good news is that chlorine does not work instantly – and it doesn't kill everything," Lisa Cuchara wrote for The Conversation in 2025. to.pbs.org/4maqLz9

As part of our continuing coverage of America’s 250th anniversary, we’re examining the role conspiracy theories have played in our country’s history. If you have thoughts about this, we want to hear from you: bit.ly/49UP6oT

The Scripps National Spelling Bee begins Tuesday, bringing together 247 finalists from all 50 states. This year, the competition will be hosted by ESPN's Mina Kimes. to.pbs.org/4nMLCuF

As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, a project in Ohio is honoring America's first veterans. to.pbs.org/4wQSqv6

"Democratic voters are dissatisfied with the Democratic Party, so this autopsy is not necessarily a surprise," Tamara Keith says. "It's sort of more of the same in the way Democratic voters perceive the party." to.pbs.org/4wWMHnR