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Trump’s Next Decision in War: Whether to Retrieve Iran’s Nuclear Fuel
Trump’s Next Decision in War: Whether to Retrieve Iran’s Nuclear Fuel
šŸ—žļø Breaking! — 02:35 AM(2h or newer)
2:35 AM

A mission to seize or destroy Iran’s nuclear material would be one of the riskiest military operations in modern American history.

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This Isn’t What Cubans Have Been Fighting For
This Isn’t What Cubans Have Been Fighting For
šŸ—žļø Breaking! — 01:46 AM(2h or newer)
1:46 AM

Trump wants a symbolic win. Islanders want actual democracy.

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Israel, the Iran War, and the G.O.P.’s Growing Antisemitism Problem
Israel, the Iran War, and the G.O.P.’s Growing Antisemitism Problem
šŸ—žļø Breaking! — 01:46 AM(2h or newer)
1:46 AM

Michelle Goldberg on a dark political reality she found in Florida.

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Israel says it killed Iran’s top security official, along with paramilitary boss - The Washington Post
šŸ—žļø Breaking! — 01:45 AM(2h or newer)
1:45 AM

Israel says it killed Iran’s top security official, along with paramilitary boss  The Washington Post

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Ruling overturns Senegal's Africa Cup title and declares Morocco the champion
šŸ—žļø Breaking! — 01:42 AM(2h or newer)
1:42 AM

Morocco was stunningly awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday by governing body judges who overturned Senegal's victory in a chaotic final in January.

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Cuban Americans Will Be Allowed to Own Businesses in Cuba, but Is That Enough to Rescue the Economy?
Cuban Americans Will Be Allowed to Own Businesses in Cuba, but Is That Enough to Rescue the Economy?
šŸ—žļø Breaking! — 01:23 AM(2h or newer)
1:23 AM

The Cuban government announced that Cubans living abroad can own and invest in businesses, but experts said they were disappointed that the measures didn’t go further.

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Venezuela beats U.S. 3-2, wins first World Baseball Classic title
šŸ—žļø Breaking! — 01:20 AM(2h or newer)
1:20 AM

Venezuela won the World Baseball Classic for the first time, rebounding from a blown eighth-inning lead to beat the United States 3-2 Tuesday night on Eugenio SuƔrez's tiebreaking double in the ninth

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EU offers to pay Ukraine to fix oil pipeline at the center of Ukraine-Hungary feud
šŸ—žļø Breaking! — 01:10 AM(2h or newer)
1:10 AM

EU officials say they have offered money and technical help to Ukraine to fix a key oil pipeline to Central Europe. They hope that will persuade Hungary to drop its veto on major aid to Ukraine.

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European leaders rebuff Trump’s call to open the Strait of Hormuz - The Washington Post
12:34 AM

European leaders rebuff Trump’s call to open the Strait of Hormuz  The Washington Post

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Judge reinstates 1,000 Voice of America employees, deems wind-down illegal - The Washington Post
12:33 AM

Judge reinstates 1,000 Voice of America employees, deems wind-down illegal  The Washington Post

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Centrist Melissa Bean Wins 8th District Democratic Primary
Centrist Melissa Bean Wins 8th District Democratic Primary
12:23 AM

Ms. Bean, a moderate former congresswoman, defeated a left-wing rival in the primary race for the Chicago-area seat to be vacated by Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi.

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U.S. tells all its embassies to ā€˜immediately’ review security after strikes - The Washington Post
12:03 AM

U.S. tells all its embassies to ā€˜immediately’ review security after strikes  The Washington Post

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How TrumpRx Drug Prices Compare With Those in Other Countries
How TrumpRx Drug Prices Compare With Those in Other Countries
12:01 AM

The TrumpRx website claims to offer the best prices for medications. Here’s where Americans still pay more — and much more.

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U.S. Says Anthropic Is an ā€˜Unacceptable’ National Security Risk
U.S. Says Anthropic Is an ā€˜Unacceptable’ National Security Risk
11:51 PM

In a legal filing, the government said it questioned whether the A.I. start-up could be a ā€œtrusted partnerā€ in wartime, which led it to label the company a supply chain risk.

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Senior official openly breaks with White House, resigns over war - The Washington Post
11:16 PM

Senior official openly breaks with White House, resigns over war  The Washington Post

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Daniel Biss, Mayor of Evanston, Ill., Wins Democratic Nomination for House Seat
Daniel Biss, Mayor of Evanston, Ill., Wins Democratic Nomination for House Seat
10:46 PM

Mr. Biss emerged after being an early front-runner in the turbulent, crowded contest to replace a longtime incumbent in Illinois’s Ninth District.

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Juliana Stratton Wins Illinois Democratic Senate Primary
Juliana Stratton Wins Illinois Democratic Senate Primary
10:44 PM

Ms. Stratton, the state’s lieutenant governor, prevailed with millions of dollars of help from Gov. JB Pritzker, a billionaire. She will be heavily favored in the general election.

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Daniel Biss wins Democratic primary for closely-watched Illinois House seat
10:40 PM

Biss, the mayor of Evanston, Ill., topped political newcomer Kat Abughazaleh, a first-time candidate who ran as an unapologetic progressive in the race to succeed longtime incumbent Jan Schakowsky.

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In His Resignation Letter, Joe Kent Spoke About the Death of His Wife
In His Resignation Letter, Joe Kent Spoke About the Death of His Wife
9:17 PM

Chief Petty Officer Shannon Kent was killed in action during a special operations mission in Syria in 2019. Mr. Kent said he could not support ā€œsending the next generation off to fight and dieā€ in Iran.

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An Unexploded Bomb Near the Colombia-Ecuador Border Leads to a Diplomatic Clash
An Unexploded Bomb Near the Colombia-Ecuador Border Leads to a Diplomatic Clash
9:17 PM

The Times photographed an unexploded munition in southern Colombia, near the Ecuadorean border. A high-stakes feud between both countries quickly ensued.

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Judge Orders Voice of America to Restart All News Operations
Judge Orders Voice of America to Restart All News Operations
8:38 PM

More than 1,000 full-time journalists and support staff at the news group were ordered to return to work by March 23 and to resume broadcasting.

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Judge orders 1,000 Voice of America staffers back to work in rebuke to Kari Lake
7:46 PM

A federal judge has ordered more than a thousand Voice of America staffers back to work by Monday. It's a major defeat for the Trump administration's effort to cut the news outlet to the bones.

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Arizona AG files criminal charges against Kalshi over 'illegal gambling'
8:08 PM

Arizona is the first state to allege the prediction market company has committed criminal violations, accusing it of running an unlicensed gambling operation.

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No Trump Endorsement for Cornyn or Paxton in Texas Senate Race as Deadline Passes
No Trump Endorsement for Cornyn or Paxton in Texas Senate Race as Deadline Passes
7:38 PM

President Trump’s decision not to weigh in before the deadline means both John Cornyn and Ken Paxton remain on the ballot, extending their costly and increasingly personal battle into a May runoff.

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An Off-Duty Officer Shot a Man in the Head, N.Y.P.D. Says
An Off-Duty Officer Shot a Man in the Head, N.Y.P.D. Says
7:15 PM

The officer, whom police did not identify but who works at Gracie Mansion and City Hall, is now under investigation. The man who was shot, a 30-year-old, is in critical condition.

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Plus-Size Southwest Passengers Say New Extra-Seat Policy Has Led to Fat Shaming
7:01 PM

Since the airline changed its policy on larger passengers this year, travelers say agents have publicly scrutinized their bodies and made them buy extra seats.

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A meteor just exploded over Cleveland - The Washington Post
6:44 PM

A meteor just exploded over Cleveland  The Washington Post

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Iran expert says Trump's 'war of choice' has morphed into a 'war of necessity'
6:27 PM

With the Strait of Hormuz blocked, policy expert Karim Sadjadpour says the war in Iran is becoming increasingly complicated: "I don't think President Trump ... understood what he was getting into."

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Israel urges Iranians to revolt but privately assesses they’ll be ā€˜slaughtered’ - The Washington Post
6:22 PM

Israel urges Iranians to revolt but privately assesses they’ll be ā€˜slaughtered’  The Washington Post

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Kharg Island Is an Appealing Target for Trump, With High Risks
Kharg Island Is an Appealing Target for Trump, With High Risks
5:58 PM

A U.S. attack or a move to seize control of Iran’s main oil export hub could cripple the country’s ability to profit from its natural resources. But it would also risk sending energy prices even higher.

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USS Ford has seen war, fire and plumbing woes as it nears a record long deployment
5:29 PM

The Ford's crew left Norfolk, Va., on June 24, initially bound for the Mediterranean. More than nine months later, the crew is now in the Red Sea for the war with Iran with no clear return date.

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What to Know About Banksy and the Street Artist’s Identity
What to Know About Banksy and the Street Artist’s Identity
3:50 PM

An investigation by Reuters, which says it has identified the street artist, hinges on a police report from his arrest in New York two decades ago.

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Everyone but Trump Understands What He’s Done - The Atlantic
3:35 PM

Everyone but Trump Understands What He’s Done  The Atlantic

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Trump Says Newsom Shouldn’t Be President Because He Is Dyslexic
Trump Says Newsom Shouldn’t Be President Because He Is Dyslexic
3:33 PM

President Trump said ā€œa president should not have learning disabilities,ā€ prompting criticism from a group that advocates equal opportunities for people with learning disabilities.

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Khamenei's killing renews questions about U.S. assassinating foreign leaders
3:22 PM

Technology allowed the U.S. and Israel to kill Iran's Supreme Leader, but raised longstanding questions about whether the U.S. as a democracy should be assassinating foreign leaders.

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Today’s Atlantic Trivia: Unlikely Vacation Places - The Atlantic
2:26 PM

Today’s Atlantic Trivia: Unlikely Vacation Places  The Atlantic

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She's won 24 Paralympic medals. But Oksana Masters wants to talk about times she lost
2:19 PM

Oksana Masters leaves Italy with five new para Nordic skiing medals, extending her reign as the most decorated U.S. Winter Paralympian. She competes in summer sports too and is already eyeing LA 2028.

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Opinion | RFK Jr. wants doctors to push healthy eating. Here’s what he forgot to ask. - The Washington Post
1:00 PM

Opinion | RFK Jr. wants doctors to push healthy eating. Here’s what he forgot to ask.  The Washington Post

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Trump appointees aren’t legally qualified to vote on ballroom, critics say - The Washington Post
12:00 PM

Trump appointees aren’t legally qualified to vote on ballroom, critics say  The Washington Post

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The Human Skill That Eludes AI - The Atlantic
11:25 AM

The Human Skill That Eludes AI  The Atlantic

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Peter Thiel Fears the Antichrist Is Coming. In Rome, Some Call His View Heresy.
Peter Thiel Fears the Antichrist Is Coming. In Rome, Some Call His View Heresy.
8:58 AM

The right-wing tech investor is giving lectures near the Catholic church’s administrative heart. Commentators there are rejecting his apocalyptic vision.

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The Disappearing Off-Ramp in Iran - The Atlantic
7:00 AM

The Disappearing Off-Ramp in Iran  The Atlantic

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The ā€˜Big Black Scar’ - The Atlantic
6:00 AM

The ā€˜Big Black Scar’  The Atlantic

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Trump says he can ā€˜take’ Cuba: ā€˜I can do anything I want with it’ - The Washington Post
2:24 AM

Trump says he can ā€˜take’ Cuba: ā€˜I can do anything I want with it’  The Washington Post

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The ocean’s most aggressive shark can make friends, researchers find - The Washington Post
2:05 AM

The ocean’s most aggressive shark can make friends, researchers find  The Washington Post

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Supreme Court to consider whether Trump can end protected status for Syrians, Haitians - The Washington Post
1:33 AM

Supreme Court to consider whether Trump can end protected status for Syrians, Haitians  The Washington Post

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Trump-Xi summit delayed as U.S. president pushes China to help open Hormuz - The Washington Post
1:09 AM

Trump-Xi summit delayed as U.S. president pushes China to help open Hormuz  The Washington Post

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CWG Live: Downpours and damaging winds depart as lingering rain mixes with sleet and snow - The Washington Post
1:01 AM

CWG Live: Downpours and damaging winds depart as lingering rain mixes with sleet and snow  The Washington Post

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Number of U.S. troops wounded in Iran war surpasses 200 across 7 countries - The Washington Post
12:05 AM

Number of U.S. troops wounded in Iran war surpasses 200 across 7 countries  The Washington Post

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Iran targets commerce as drone hits Dubai airport; Israel says war will go on - The Washington Post
11:26 PM

Iran targets commerce as drone hits Dubai airport; Israel says war will go on  The Washington Post

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U.S. intelligence says Iran’s regime is consolidating power - The Washington Post
11:08 PM

U.S. intelligence says Iran’s regime is consolidating power  The Washington Post

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College Republicans group disbanded after students allegedly give Nazi salute - The Washington Post
9:50 PM

College Republicans group disbanded after students allegedly give Nazi salute  The Washington Post

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White House and House GOP prepare to block state AI laws - The Washington Post
8:44 PM

White House and House GOP prepare to block state AI laws  The Washington Post

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Don’t get stuck in those viral airport lines. Here’s what to do instead. - The Washington Post
8:41 PM

Don’t get stuck in those viral airport lines. Here’s what to do instead.  The Washington Post

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Teens allege Musk’s Grok chatbot made sexual images of them as minors - The Washington Post
7:44 PM

Teens allege Musk’s Grok chatbot made sexual images of them as minors  The Washington Post

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A rare tornado threat covers Mid-Atlantic, including D.C. area - The Washington Post
6:37 PM

A rare tornado threat covers Mid-Atlantic, including D.C. area  The Washington Post

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The complete list of 2026 Oscar winners - The Washington Post
4:09 PM

The complete list of 2026 Oscar winners  The Washington Post

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Ask a Vet: Five dog vaccines you shouldn’t skip - The Washington Post
3:00 PM

Ask a Vet: Five dog vaccines you shouldn’t skip  The Washington Post

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Why Did Trump Officials Award $2 Million to a Small Art School in Queens?
Why Did Trump Officials Award $2 Million to a Small Art School in Queens?
2:58 PM

The National Endowment for the Humanities seldom gave seven-figure grants. Now big awards flow to handpicked projects, including an institution with three full-time employees.

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Opinion | The U.S. military’s greatest weakness in Iran is one it can’t fix - The Washington Post
2:00 PM

Opinion | The U.S. military’s greatest weakness in Iran is one it can’t fix  The Washington Post

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Opinion | A devastating train tragedy is clouding JD Vance’s judgment - The Washington Post
1:15 PM

Opinion | A devastating train tragedy is clouding JD Vance’s judgment  The Washington Post

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Column | At a White Castle airport kiosk, we glimpsed a bleak fast-food future - The Washington Post
1:00 PM

Column | At a White Castle airport kiosk, we glimpsed a bleak fast-food future  The Washington Post

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Trump’s cancellation of licenses for immigrant truckers takes effect - The Washington Post
12:00 PM

Trump’s cancellation of licenses for immigrant truckers takes effect  The Washington Post

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See which jobs are most threatened by AI and who may be able to adapt - The Washington Post
12:00 PM

See which jobs are most threatened by AI and who may be able to adapt  The Washington Post

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Glimpsing Victory in Iran - The Atlantic
11:28 AM

Glimpsing Victory in Iran  The Atlantic

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ā€˜Tulips make you happy’: Thousands line National Mall for springtime magic - The Washington Post
12:16 AM

ā€˜Tulips make you happy’: Thousands line National Mall for springtime magic  The Washington Post

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Analysis | The 7 best Oscars red carpet looks - The Washington Post
11:58 PM

Analysis | The 7 best Oscars red carpet looks  The Washington Post

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Dangerous storm outbreak could slam D.C. area Monday; tornadoes possible - The Washington Post
11:12 PM

Dangerous storm outbreak could slam D.C. area Monday; tornadoes possible  The Washington Post

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Trump backs FCC chief’s threat to broadcasters, criticizing Iran war coverage - The Washington Post
5:54 PM

Trump backs FCC chief’s threat to broadcasters, criticizing Iran war coverage  The Washington Post

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Deportees sent by Trump to Salvadoran prison are still stuck a year later - The Washington Post
5:00 PM

Deportees sent by Trump to Salvadoran prison are still stuck a year later  The Washington Post

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Young men shouldn’t wait to think about heart health, study suggests - The Washington Post
1:00 PM

Young men shouldn’t wait to think about heart health, study suggests  The Washington Post

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Trump is eager to declare victory, but a battered Iran still has cards to play - The Washington Post
1:00 PM

Trump is eager to declare victory, but a battered Iran still has cards to play  The Washington Post

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Appointee wants to replace White House columns with the ones Trump prefers - The Washington Post
12:00 PM

Appointee wants to replace White House columns with the ones Trump prefers  The Washington Post

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If You Hate Dubai - The Atlantic
7:00 AM

If You Hate Dubai  The Atlantic

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