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U.S. strikes Iran-backed militias in retaliation for deadly attack on American troops

The U.S. launched a series of military strikes against Iranian forces and the militias they support in both Syria and Iraq. The bombings are in retaliation for an attack last weekend that killed three American soldiers and wounded dozens of

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‘Next time ask a grown-up’: Republican senator blasted for easily disproven 9/11 falsehood

A Republican senator Friday was skewered for sharing a 9/11 falsehood in a failed attempt to push strict border measures. The X message from Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) about closing the southern border earned a “readers added context” message with

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Serbia will seek a UN Security Council meeting over latest escalating tensions with Kosovo

Kosovo’s government has banned banks and other financial institutions in the Serb-populated areas from using the dinar in local transactions. Kosovo’s Central Bank issued the new rules last summer.

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The likely targets of the U.S. air strikes in Iraq and Syria

The U.S. has conducted a series of retaliatory strikes against Iran-backed militants in Iraq and Syria. Our correspondent in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, has the latest.

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Will Biden Finally Deter Iran?

The U.S. begins to retaliate against Iran-backed militias in Iraq and Syria.

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Hochul Can Stop Another NYPD Assault

Migrants are freed in New York City after beating cops. It’s time for the Governor to fire the Manhattan district attorney.

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El Salvador’s vice president discusses controversial crackdown on gangs, upcoming election

El Salvador is holding its election and all eyes are on incumbent President Nayib Bukele. He came to power in 2019 and has overseen a brutal crackdown on gangs that terrorized the nation for decades. His popularity has soared, but

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Feds won’t restore protections for gray wolves, propose national recovery plan

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials announced Friday that it has rejected petitions from environmental groups to add wolves in the northern Rockies and parts of the western U.S. to the Endangered Species List.

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What we know about the sites targeted in US strikes

The US has launched airstrikes on Iraq and Syria targeting Iranian-backed militias.

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