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Seung Min Kim

Journalist covering key news for Associated Press. Tracked by Paperboy directory.

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Last Front PageJUL 13, 2026Latest appearance
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Trump renews Iran strikes, threats

After declaring ceasefire over, president issues threats to attack infrastructure, seize oil hub.

View Front PageMinnesota Star TribuneJUL 9, 2026

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Tampa Bay Times front page

Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71

He was a top ally of President Donald Trump and longtime fixture in the Senate.

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Tampa Bay TimesJUL 13, 2026
Los Angeles Times front page

UKRAINE TO GET LICENSE TO MAKE PATRIOTS

Trump announces the U.S. will allow foreign manufacture of system for missile air defense.

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Los Angeles TimesJUL 9, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer front page

CEASEFIRE WITH IRAN IS OFF, SAYS TRUMP

The president said a fresh round of U.S. strikes was in response to Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Philadelphia InquirerJUL 9, 2026
Minnesota Star Tribune front page

Trump renews Iran strikes, threats

After declaring ceasefire over, president issues threats to attack infrastructure, seize oil hub.

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Minnesota Star TribuneJUL 9, 2026Lead Story
Tampa Bay Times front page

US strikes Iranian targets

Oil prices rise, stocks sink as Trump signals the end of the ceasefire during the NATO summit in Turkey.

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Tampa Bay TimesJUL 9, 2026Lead Story
Houston Chronicle front page

Trump argues for Greenland at summit

NATO leaders unveil billions in weapons contracts

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Houston ChronicleJUL 8, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer front page

NATO touts arms deals as Trump demands Greenland

The alliance's nations have boosted their defense spending by billions, but the U.S. president isn't satisfied.

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Philadelphia InquirerJUL 8, 2026
Tampa Bay Times front page

NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower

Trump renews tensions by again demanding the U.S. should control Greenland.

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Tampa Bay TimesJUL 8, 2026
Chicago Tribune front page

Vance: Progress made in Iran talks

60-day waiver eases sanctions on oil sales, allows imports to US

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Chicago TribuneJUN 23, 2026
Houston Chronicle front page

Vance cites ‘good foundation’ in talks with Iran to end war

Progress made on keeping strait open, U.S. officials say

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Houston ChronicleJUN 23, 2026
Houston Chronicle front page

Vance meets with Iran officials

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Houston ChronicleJUN 22, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer front page

Vance meets top Iranian officials as U.S. tries get negotiations on track

Iranian officials said the talks had entered a “difficult phase” after an “insulting message” on social media from President Donald Trump.

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Philadelphia InquirerJUN 22, 2026Lead Story
Minnesota Star Tribune front page

Talks complicated by Trump’s threats

He threatens Tehran as Vance, Iranian officials meet in Switzerland.

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Minnesota Star TribuneJUN 22, 2026Lead Story
Tampa Bay Times front page

Trump’s threats affect talks

As Vice President JD Vance meets Iranian officials in Switzerland, the US President takes to social media.

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Tampa Bay TimesJUN 22, 2026Lead Story
Chicago Tribune front page

US lifts its blockade of Iran, and ayatollah endorses negotiations

But Vance announces ceremonial signing trip could be delayed

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Chicago TribuneJUN 19, 2026
Houston Chronicle front page

Tankers moving as U.S. lifts blockade

Deal with Iran to end war takes effect

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Houston ChronicleJUN 19, 2026
Chicago Tribune front page

Trump: Ceasefire on ‘life support’

Diplomacy with Iran stalls with plan rejected as ‘piece of garbage’

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Chicago TribuneMAY 12, 2026
Reports on international diplomatic friction using direct quotes from the former president regarding stalled negotiations with Iran.
Houston Chronicle front page

Trump: Proposal from Iran ‘garbage’

Strait of Hormuz remains closed as negotiations falter; president casts doubt on ceasefire, floats suspending gas tax

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Houston ChronicleMAY 12, 2026Lead Story
The paper leads with the US President's blunt dismissal of a diplomatic proposal, explicitly connecting the stalled international ceasefire to domestic economic consequences via the proposed gas tax suspension. The layout pairs the geopolitical stalemate with the practical reality of high fuel prices.
Chicago Tribune front page

1 US aircraft downed in Iran, 1 in Gulf

Flyer rescued after 1st jet hit by Tehran; at least 1 flyer missing

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Chicago TribuneAPR 4, 2026Lead Story
The paper presents a stark, factual account of a military escalation, prioritising verifiable details about the incidents and personnel status over speculative geopolitical analysis.
Houston Chronicle front page

1 flyer is rescued after Iran downs 2 U.S. jets

Tehran continues firing on targets across Mideast

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Houston ChronicleAPR 4, 2026
Reports a major international military escalation using factual, wire-service copy.

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Paperboy tracks bylines on the front pages of major US and UK broadsheets. This page shows every front-page story attributed to Seung Min Kim in our archive, based on bylines extracted from front-page images by AI. It covers only front-page stories — not the full output of this journalist. Data begins April 2026.