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At a subsequent meeting of the city’s Commission on History, Dale Theiling, one of the commissioners, explained that Charleston had agreed to release the monument to the United Daughters of the Confederacy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Then, in a social media post, he disputed the news reports, saying the talks with Iran were still going on and that Netanyahu had agreed to stop military action in Lebanon.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

On Thursday, US officials said the two countries had agreed on a framework - known as a memorandum of understanding - pending the approval of Trump and Iran's leadership.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

But it was not clear if Iran had agreed to this or whether the US blockade had actually been lifted ahead of Trump making his decision.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

They had agreed to work together to help Dickie and Ginny, but after a brainstorming session that had been more like a brain drizzle session, they still had no idea how to do it.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman