U.S. and Iran back away from conflict, British Royal Family drama, and more from Apple News

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U.S. and Iran back away from conflict


Trump said Iran “appears to be standing down” after a strike on bases where Americans were stationed caused no casualties. Further military action seems unlikely for now, though experts warn the conflict may play out in other ways. The New York Times

The House votes today on whether to limit the president’s power to order military strikes in Iran without Congressional approval. The resolution is a culmination of days of frustration on Capitol Hill, where many lawmakers expressed skepticism over Trump’s decision to take out a top Iranian general. The Hill

Prince Harry and Meghan said they will step back as “senior” royals, a move that shocked Buckingham Palace and the world. Get the backstory on all the family drama, and what comes next. Apple News Spotlight

What caused the plane crash in Iran? In an initial report, Iran revealed the Ukraine International Airlines flight — which crashed near Tehran on Wednesday — tried to turn back before catching fire, most likely the result of a technical failure. But Ukraine said it’s considering the possibility that the jet was downed by a missile or bomb. Bloomberg

Tom Brady hinted he won’t retire from the NFL by saying in an Instagram post that he has “more to prove.” There’s speculation over whether the 42-year-old quarterback, who becomes a free agent in March, will return to the New England Patriots after a rough end to the season. Bleacher Report

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The model who offered nude photos in exchange for donations to Australian wildfire relief says she’s raised an estimated $1 million. BuzzFeed News

Dating apps need women. Advertisers need diversity. AI companies have a solution: fake people. The Washington Post

Should the U.S. expect an Iranian cyberattack? Here’s what’s at stake. The New Yorker

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The Chinese paddlefish — a species that’s been around for 200 million years and can grow up to 23 feet long — has been declared extinct. National Geographic

In the U.S., the average cost of delivering a baby is more than $4,500, even with insurance. The Atlantic

Many people travel to Nepal to conquer Mount Everest. But another class of adventurer visits for a round of golf that — at 14,000 feet above sea level — is quite literally breathtaking. Golf Digest

Meet Najiah Knight, the 13-year-old girl shaking up the world of professional bull riding. Vogue

Inside the rise and fall of the Hummer, America’s most needlessly masculine vehicle. Vox

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