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Thursday, July 9 413 stories · 96 outlets · top Δ 1.00

Former Olympic swimmer Cullen Jones pleaded not guilty to charges related to damage at Washington’s Reflecting Pool, following assertions of vandalism made by Donald Trump.  In London, Labour MPs are backing a leadership bid for Liam Burnham, putting him on track to become the next UK prime minister.  And for a second day, the United States and Iran exchanged strikes concerning control of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Washington reflecting pool damage case after Trump alleged vandalism – live

The Guardian · Tier A6 outletsyesterday

Trump-linked political drama overshadows Olympic athlete's legal defense

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Washington Examinerκ .54Δ .72Former Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool vandalism case NPRκ .41Δ .72Former Olympian pleads not guilty in reflecting pool vandalism charges PBS NewsHourκ .31Δ .72News Wrap: Olympian pleads not guilty on Reflecting Pool damage charges CBS Newsκ .23Δ .72Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty to charges of damaging Reflecting Pool

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Burnham on track to become next UK PM as hundreds of Labour MPs back leadership bid

Le Monde EN · Tier A3 outlets6h ago

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Al Jazeeraκ .75Δ 1.00UK Labour leadership nominations begin: Who’s running and how it works Bloomberg Politicsκ .25Δ 1.00Burnham Set to Become Next UK Premier With Majority of MP Votes

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US, Iran trade strikes for a 2nd day in fight over Strait of Hormuz

Dawn · Tier A4 outletsyesterday

Escalating tensions fuel dangerous maritime conflict between rivals

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Bloomberg Politicsκ .25Δ .36US, Iran Trade Airstrikes as Fears Grow of a Return to War

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