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Israel strikes kill Iran security chief Ali Larijani - regime stunned

Israel carried out overnight strikes that killed Ali Larijani, Iran’s top national security official, marking a major blow to Tehran’s leadership and risking further escalation in the US Israel Iran conflict

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400 - Reported deaths after Kabul rehabilitation hospital airstrike

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"We have to put out this cancer" — President Donald Trump

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Taliban says Pakistan airstrike on Kabul rehab hospital kills 400

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Israel strikes and kills Iran security chief Ali Larijani

Israeli strikes have reportedly decapitated senior figures in Iran’s security apparatus, including Ali Larijani, prompting Tehran to confirm deaths and international concern about escalation. The attacks mark a major blow to Iran’s leadership and fuel uncertainty about next steps.

Trump says Kent's exit is a good thing - White House reaction

Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned in protest of the US war on Iran, accusing advisers of misleading the president. The White House defended the strikes and President Trump publicly welcomed the resignation, deepening internal administration rifts.

Senate begins debate on SAVE America Act

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White House offers DHS concessions to end shutdown

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Judge orders Voice of America restored to air

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Goldman Sachs warns unemployment could spike if oil stays elevated

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Huge fire ravages USS Gerald R Ford during deployment

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Wall Street Journal reports Russia gave imagery to help Iran target US forces

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Arizona charges prediction market Kalshi with illegal gambling

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Pentagon mulls secure AI labs to train military models

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Nvidia restarts H200 chip shipments to China

Nvidia signaled renewed sales to China as it restarts production of critical H200 chips, and separately plans chips for the Chinese market. The moves ease months of uncertainty about AI supply to the world's second largest market.

7 ton meteor streaks across sky over multiple states causing sonic boom

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Suicide bombings in Maiduguri kill at least 23 and wound scores

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Massive fire rips through Mexican oil refinery killing five

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Drone attack targets US embassy compound in Baghdad

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Iran war live: Tehran mourns Larijani as strikes continue

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Postal Service warns it could run out of money by 2027

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Storms cancel thousands of flights across Midwest and east

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House Oversight subpoenas AG Pam Bondi over Epstein files

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Gunman killed after shooting at Veterans Affairs clinic in Georgia

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Trump signals plan to take Cuba as unrest and blackouts escalate

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