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Another is that waves of airstrikes took out numerous senior Iranian officials and government-communication infrastructure, making it difficult for the U.S. to determine which Iranians to negotiate with and how to reach them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The disease was first documented in a major outbreak between 1955 to 1956, but it took decades before it became a major focus of scientific research.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Harris English, playing in his seventh Masters, said he took an interest in golf after watching Woods at Augusta in 1997.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

"Before Keith, the gates were bad, 2,500 people turning up," said Leigh Curtis, who took over coverage of Lincoln City for the Echo back in 2005.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Rolf stood back as Harry took Cato into his arms.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom