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Trump Expresses Disappointment Over Iran’s Selection of New Supreme Leader
President Donald Trump warns that Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment may exacerbate the ongoing conflict.
Iran Launches New Wave of Missiles, Drones Across Middle East
U.S. President Donald Trump has said the conflict may be nearing completion and warned Iran against blocking oil shipments.
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The Human Costs of Ultracompetitive Youth Sports
The drive for elite child athletes shoves recreation-level programs aside and discourages collective participation, federal lawmakers fear.
Defense Pushes Back on Plaintiff’s Addiction Narrative in Landmark Social Media Trial
A former therapist testified that multiple factors, not just YouTube and Instagram, contributed to the young woman’s mental health struggles.
Judge Extends Restrictions on Federal Agents’ Use of Tear Gas at Portland ICE Building
The judge said federal agents can use pepper spray only when the person engages in violent, unlawful conduct and actively resists arrest.
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US ‘Winning Very Decisively,’ Iran War to End Soon, Trump Says
The news sent oil prices lower after they topped $100 a barrel earlier in the day.
Coming to a School District Near You: ‘Portrait of a Graduate’
Advocates say academic achievement alone won’t prepare young people to keep up with the changing society and technology.
Woman Arrested After Gunfire Erupts Near Rihanna’s Beverly Hills Home
The woman, 35, is suspected of attempted murder and her bail was set at $10 million.
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Trump Vows Harsher Strikes on Iran If It Disrupts Global Oil Supply
The president said skyrocketing oil prices are a short-term price to pay for eliminating a half-century of the Iranian regime’s menace in the strait.
IndyCar Unveils Route for Washington Race Marking America’s 250th
The race will consist of 100 laps around the downtown course.
Trump Says He Won’t Sign Any Bill Until SAVE America Act Passes
Some Republicans have called for changing the filibuster rules to give the voter ID bill a path to passage.
‘Small Price to Pay,’ Trump Says as Oil Shoots Past $100
Gas prices have risen by more than 16 percent from a week back.
Under Federal Pressure, More Gender Clinics Halt Procedures on Minors
In the first two months of 2026, about a half-dozen clinics announced they would pause or discontinue transgender services to minors.
Federal Judge Voids Actions Kari Lake Took as Voice of America CEO
Those actions included a series of job cuts Lake instituted last year.
How States Are Changing Voter Laws Ahead of 2026 Midterms
The majority of states have changed election rules in ways that affect the upcoming midterms.
Trump Assassination Plotter Gets Convicted of Terrorism, Murder for Hire
The would-be assassin was sent to the United States to recruit individuals for carrying out attacks.
In Charts: How Iran War Tests China’s Oil Supply
China has increased its seaborne oil imports from Russia by 50 percent.
Former Members of Alleged Texas Antifa Cell Shed Light on Ideology During Trial
The North Texas Antifa trial gives a glimpse inside a group of individuals with anti-government beliefs.
Meta Knew About Addiction Issues and Misled Parents, Whistleblowers Testify in Trial
Two former senior leaders said the company prioritized ‘power and growth’ and targeted teens.
Trump Calls for Iran’s ‘Unconditional Surrender’
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has plunged while energy officials warn the widening Iran War could trigger a global economic shock.
