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Democratic Lawmaker Accused of Sexual Assault, NATO Summit Begins, Heat Wave Impacts Roads

Graham Platner Maine Senate race sexual assault allegation

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Democratic lawmakers are calling for Graham Platner to withdraw from the Maine Senate race after a former girlfriend accused him of sexual assault.
Meanwhile, President Trump and NATO leaders convene in Turkey amid ongoing conflicts.
Experts warn that dangerous heat waves, exacerbated by climate change, are becoming the new normal, impacting U.S. roads.

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Democratic lawmakers are calling for Graham Platner to withdraw from the Maine Senate race after a former girlfriend accused him of sexual assault. Meanwhile, President Trump and NATO leaders convene in Turkey amid ongoing conflicts. Experts warn that dangerous heat waves, exacerbated by climate change, are becoming the new normal, impacting U.S. roads.

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