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US and Israel target Iran's security forces while Iran presses attacks across the region
3+ hour, 53+ min ago (1157+ words) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates " The United States and Israel hit Iran's capital and other cities in multiple airstrikes on Wednesday, the fifth day of the conflict with Iran. Israel targeted the Iranian leadership and security forces as the Islamic Republic…...
Questions mount in Congress over Iran conflict's costs, risks and exit plan
15+ hour, 13+ min ago (1111+ words) WASHINGTON " Tensions flared as questions mounted at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday over the Trump administration's rationale for the conflict with Iran as lawmakers demand answers over the strategy, exit plan and costs to Americans in lives and dollars in what…...
Texas Senate primary: Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico battle for spot on November ballot
16+ hour, 15+ min ago (339+ words) WASHINGTON " Texas Democrats will be weighing in on the competitive primary race for U.S. Senate." As"midterm elections officially begin Tuesday, the most hotly contested races of the day are in Texas, with fierce competition on both sides of the aisle…...
Results being counted in North Carolina, Texas and Arkansas primary elections
21+ hour, 46+ min ago (1345+ words) WASHINGTON " Voters in three states"Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas"went to the polls Tuesday, marking the official start of midterm elections." The results of the primaries will determine which Republicans and Democrats face off in a number of key…...
Major historical documents start journey across US as part of nation's 250th anniversary celebration
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (375+ words) WASHINGTON " Some of the United States' most important historical documents are beginning a first-of-its kind journey Monday as part of the country's250th anniversary commemoration. Typically housed in highly controlled vaults under the watch of preservation experts at theNational Archives, documents…...
Strait of Hormuz: Oil and gas costs could rise if trade route is disrupted by conflict
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (390+ words) WASHINGTON " Oil prices jumped'Monday as the widening conflict in Iran disrupted tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting how important the passageway is to the world's oil supply. The Strait of Hormuz is the narrow mouth of the Persian…...
Trump awards the Medal of Honor to 3 US Army service members in a White House ceremony
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (594+ words) WASHINGTON " President Donald Trump recognized'three U.S. Army soldiers with the Medal of Honor at the White House on Monday, with two of the commendations being awarded posthumously. Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Terry P. Richardson was recognized for actions during the Vietnam War…...
US and Israeli planes continue bombing runs in Iran as casualties mount, more than 550 killed so far in strikes
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (1669+ words) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates " Iran and Iranian-backed militias fired missiles at Israel and Arab states, apparently hitting the U.S. Embassy compound in Kuwait, while Israel and the United States pounded targets in Iran as the war expanded on Monday with statements…...
Military strike on Iran disrupts flights across the Middle East and beyond
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (534+ words) WASHINGTON " The U.S. and Israel's attack on Iran is disrupting flights across the Middle East and beyond, as regional airspaces began closing and tens of thousands of travelers across the globe were stranded. Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar closed…...
White House says 'Gang of Eight' was briefed prior to the US-Israeli strike on Iran
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (412+ words) WASHINGTON " U.S. Secretary of State Mario Rubio reportedly spoke with seven of the eight members of Congress known as the "Gang of Eight" shortly before the U.S. and Israel conducted a military strike on Iran." President Donald Trump said it was a…...