$5 billion

The value of a natural gas deal France’s Total and a Chinese firm signed with Iran on July 3. It is the first such investment since a 2015 U.S.-led nuclear agreement eased sanctions against Iran.

578 miles

The distance a North Korean missile flew on July 4 before crashing in the Sea of Japan. The country’s first intercontinental ballistic missile was likely capable of reaching Alaska, experts say.

62%

The share of Americans who now support same-sex marriage, an all-time high, according to data from the Pew Research Center.

94,000

The gallons of jet fuel the Navy accidentally spilled at a base in Virginia Beach in May. The spill has cost the service more than $3.8 million.

4

The number of times citizens of Rabbit Hash, Ky., have elected a local pit bull named Brynneth Pawltro as mayor.