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    Ship Canal Bridge work shows progress as drivers endure delays, break ahead planned

    WSDOT is showing off early progress on the Ship Canal Bridge project as drivers endure delays, with a temporary construction pause planned during the World Cup. SEATTLE — For the first time, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) gave a tour of progress on the Ship Canal Bridge project, as commuters continue to face backups. Most of the work has taken place out of public view, but transportation officials say crews are making significant gains on upgrades aimed at improving the bridge’s long-term safety and reliability. This story continues below. “Hopefully they get this done so…

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    Iran deal appears closer as US officials cite progress with negotiations

    The deal aims to prevent Iran from pursuing nuclear weapons and includes sanctions relief. CAIRO, Egypt — The United States is close to reaching a deal with Iran that would end the warreopen the Strait of Hormuz and see Iran give up its stockpile of highly enriched uraniumwith the details and timelines to be worked out later, regional officials told The Associated Press on Sunday. Iran has not publicly committed to giving up its uranium — a key demand of U.S. President Donald Trump — and the sides have seemed close to a deal at different points in recent weeks…