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In this image from video circulating on social media, protesters dance and cheer around a bonfire as they take to the streets of Tehran, Iran, on...
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Oil rises 6% and Asian stocks fall after Trump says US will hit Iran hard and ‘finish the job’
Persons walk in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei index at a securities firm Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP...
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Iraq’s oil hub slows to a crawl as Strait of Hormuz shutdown strangles exports
A worker collects engine oil as he works at a degassing station in Zubair oil field, whose operations have being reduced due to the Mideast war...
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U.S. lifts sanctions on Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez
The newly announced sanctions relief is the latest U.S. recognition of Rodríguez as a legitimate authority in Venezuela ever since the U.S. military...
AP
Earthquake off Indonesia topples buildings, kills 1 person and sets off small tsunami
Onlookers gather as police officers inspect a damaged building following an earthquake in Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Thursday, April 2, 2026....
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Republican plan to fund Homeland Security could get first test vote on Thursday
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Friday, March 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam...
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UK gathers more than 30 countries to plot ways of reopening the Strait of Hormuz
El primer ministro de Reino Unido, Keir Starmer, habla en una conferencia de prensa en Downing Street en Londres, el miércoles 1 de abril de 2026....
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New Zealanders finance copter rescue of dog in wilderness
Molly the border collie went missing after her owner, Jessica Johnston, fell down a waterfall in the Arahura Valley on March 24.
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Appeals court rejects HUD homelessness overhaul saying it would be "disastrous"
The federal housing agency wants to shift money away from permanent housing and toward programs that impose sobriety and other conditions. Advocates...
NPR
FIFA hikes World Cup prices, again. A finals ticket can now cost as much as $11,000
FIFA has raised prices for over 40 games of the World Cup in its latest sale that kicked off Wednesday, according to an NPR count. The most expensive...
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Iranian president leaves door open to diplomacy in open letter to US
"Today, the world stands at a crossroads,” Pezeshkian wrote in a letter posted on the social platform X.
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DHS boss rescinds restrictive $100,000 approval process, giving hope to FEMA relief efforts
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex...
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What to watch as Trump addresses the nation about the Iran war
President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House before signing an executive order Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Washington. (AP...
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After more than 100 years of birthright citizenship, Supreme Court appears skeptical of change
In one of the biggest cases of the year, Supreme Court justices sounded wary of the government’s argument that the Constitution does not guarantee...
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Why gas prices vary so much across the US
Gas is nearly $6 a gallon in California but it's $3.27 in Oklahoma. Here's why prices vary so much by state.
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Trump addresses the nation on Iran: 'We have all the cards'
The president said the United States does not need anything from Iran but is in the war "to help our allies."
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Republicans in Congress say they have a deal to end the record-long shutdown at DHS
The plan would fund DHS, except for immigration enforcement, through September. Republicans would then try to fund the whole agency for three years...
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Tiger Woods turns down Ryder Cup captain’s job as he steps away to get healthy
Tiger Woods of the Jupiter Links Golf Club plays his shot from the first tee during final day of TGL golf tournament,Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Palm...
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To fix a patient’s irregular heartbeat, doctors first tested its digital ‘twin’
This image from video provided by Johns Hopkins University in March 2026 shows a digital twin of a heart belonging to a patient with an irregular...
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Deterrence or escalation? What the surge of US troops might mean in Iran.
As more ground forces head to Iran, shifting threats and end goals could either baffle opponents and lead to success, or pull the U.S. into another...
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20 years since bizarre disappearance of Brian Shaffer
Surveillance footage captured Brian heading into the bar, but he was never recorded leaving the building.
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Americans are taking on bigger, longer loans to afford new cars
Americans financed nearly $44,000 on average for new cars in the first quarter, according to Edmunds.
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The FDA approves a new obesity pill, giving patients another option
The daily pill called Foundayo got a fast track through the Food and Drug Administration. It will compete with the pill form of Wegovy as an...
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A Turkish border town known for its cats - in times of peace
The border town of Van in Turkey is known for being a hub for Iranian travelers, its lavish breakfasts ... and its cats.
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Is the U.S. Navy ready to clear sea mines in the Persian Gulf?
Despite the danger of sea mines, experts say that mine clearing has received minimal attention and funding from the U.S. Navy — and it's often...
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Saudi Arabia hopes diplomacy works with Iran. It’s also preparing for a military response.
Saudi Arabia hoped that diplomacy would prevent war with Iran. Having come under Iranian attack, the Saudi government is now exploring its own...
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Truth-seeking Russians try to save Telegram
As the Kremlin throttles the last useful messaging app, civilians who use it to support the military (and each other) are realizing the deeper value...
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"Lives will be lost": How the U.K.'s aid cuts may affect parts of Africa
In March, the UK announced it would trim its global aid budget and set new priorities in 2027. This has some countries and organizations worried that...
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A push for child welfare reform in Haiti, the ‘Republic of Orphanages’
In Haiti, social workers are leading the charge to move children from institutions to foster care, in line with international guidance.
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This fringe actor finds the spotlight in Israel's most provocative film post-Oct. 7
Israeli fringe actor in the spotlight for anti-war film
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Trump makes his case for war with Iran, saying the conflict is 'nearing completion'
Trump used a prime-time address to outline his objectives for the war and discuss the military's progress to date. He also repeated an earlier claim...
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DNA evidence links serial killer Ted Bundy to 1974 Utah teen's murder
Ted Bundy, who was executed in 1989, is now officially determined to be the killer of a 17-year-old Utah County girl
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Supreme Court weighs Trump's birthright citizenship case
Birthright citizenship has been part of U.S. law for more than a century, though it is relatively rare worldwide. A ruling in Trump’s favor could...
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Live updates: Vance signals Trump deal impatience in Iran talks
The vice president signaled that Trump is growing impatient for a deal with Iran, a source familiar with the matter said.
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Insider trading? Why well-timed market plays are raising alarms in Washington.
Critics say traders appear to be getting confidential information about major news that will move markets, and then placing trades just before it...
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Which countries offer birthright citizenship? Here’s how the US compares.
The U.S. is one of about three dozen countries that provide for unrestricted citizenship at birth. The Supreme Court will consider President Donald...
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Despite war, Iran’s machinery of intimidation keeps protesters at bay
The U.S. and Israel aimed vast destructive power at regime targets in Iran. But the Islamic Republic’s true believers in the IRGC and Basij militia...
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In Trump era, China sees an opportunity to advance its long game
Trump policies – including the trade war resulting from U.S. tariffs – have been a gift for Beijing, which aims to become the preeminent global power.
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As oil prices surge, Filipinos feel the impact of a distant conflict
With global oil and gas prices skyrocketing, the Philippines has declared a national energy emergency. People across the country are feeling the...
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Artemis II: 4 astronauts launch for 10-day moon mission
The 10-day expedition paves the way for a potential lunar base.