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• Egypt expressed new skepticism over proposal in Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks.
• Lebanon’s Hezbollah launched more than 50 rockets, hitting several homes in Israeli-annexed Golan Heights.
• Vice presidential nominee Tim Walz and former President Bill Clinton to headline third evening of Democratic National Convention.
• Dozens arrested after clashes with police at unpermitted anti-Middle East war protest outside Israeli consulate in Chicago during second day of DNC Tuesday.
• U.S. government report links fluoride in drinking water at twice the recommended limit to lower IQ in children.
• San Francisco Superior Court staff warned of strike amid severe staffing shortages threatening speedy trials.

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