A.M. Links: Iraq Seeks Help from Iran, U.S. Evacuates Baghdad Embassy, Russian Tanks Enter Ukraine

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    The situation in Iraq keeps deteriorating. Early this morning, ISIS fighters captured the northern Iraqi city of Tal Afar. Meanwhile, Iran has reportedly sent troops to Iraq to help the government stem the insurgency. In Baghdad, the U.S. is evacuating staff from its embassy and strengthening defenses.

  • The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to announce one or more decisions today in argued cases. With the current SCOTUS term set to end on June 30, 17 cases remain undecided, including disputes over presidential power, warrantless cellphone searches by the police, and Obamacare's contraceptive mandate.
  • The San Antonio Spurs beat the Miami Heat to win the NBA Finals.

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