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Tuesday on “CNN Newsroom,” Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) echoed concerns about the Nord Stream 2 pipeline’s role in the ongoing tension between Russia and Ukraine. Schiff said it was a “concern” that the pipeline would cause Europe to depend on Russia, which he argued strengthened Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “position geopolitically and strategically.”

THESE are the generations of cosmetic medicine: First came the “medical spa,” or medi spa, offering dermatology services in a retail setting. The medi spa begat the dental spa, bringing tooth bleaching to storefronts nationwide. The dental spa begat the podiatry spa. And now comes the first medi spa in Manhattan wholly dedicated to strengthening and grooming a woman’s genital area. Phit — short for pelvic health integrated techniques — is to open this month on East 58th Street.

An Iraqi Army Soldier provides security during a weapons cache search along the Tigris River on the outskirts of Mosul, June 21. Department of Defense photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeremy T. Lock. MOSUL -- Gun fire erupted suddenly near the office where provincial official Aday M. Abdul Ali was discussing preparations for an upcoming election with U.S. Army 1st Lt. Wade Williams. “No problem … no problem,” Ali said.The men continued to talk. How many ballots should each polling site have? How should they be delivered? What about security? The men mulled these questions amid the sounds of...