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Middle East Tensions Surge: US Deploys Thousands Amid Oil Attacks
The U.S. is sending thousands of additional Marines and sailors to the Middle East amid escalating attacks on oil facilities, causing gas prices to surge. Meanwhile, airport chaos continues due to the government shutdown, and tragic news emerges of a missing American student found deceased in Spain. New corruption allegations target a White House ally, and a prominent labor leader makes startling accusations against Cesar Chavez.