Big Sister of 20-Year-Old Soldier Killed in Iran War Wishes She'd 'Called Him One More Time and Told Him I Loved Him'

"He was supposed to be 21 on May 5. He was just a baby," said Sgt. Declan J. Coady's sister, Kiera

People

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US agency considers limits on telecom foreign call centers, requiring English proficiency

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, March 4 (Reuters) - The Federal Communications Commission said on Wednesday it is considering limits on U.S. telecom firms' use of foreign call centers and requiring

Reuters

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What to know about the agency Trump says will insure ships in the Gulf

President Trump said the government agency will provide political risk insurance to "all shipping lines" operating in the Persian Gulf.

CBS News

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A Canadian town says it's the 'birthplace' of ice hockey. Some historians aren't so sure

A Nova Scotia town is caught up in a debate over the sport's origins, with one historian saying a law claiming the title reads as if "written with ChatGPT".

BBC

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Christiane Amanpour Ridicules Trump Order for 1 Million Americans to Flee Middle East in Wartime ‘On Your Own Dime’ | Video

Christiane Amanpour ridiculed the Trump administration for the messaging on how a million Americans in the Middle East are expected to flee as the war kicks into gear.

The Wrap

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Venezuela mining reform coming soon, acting president says, as US official hails potential

March 4 (Reuters) - Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez said on Wednesday a reform of the country's main mining law will be submitted in coming days to the country's legislature, after a

Reuters

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Senate Republicans Block Effort To End Trump’s Iran War

Congress will hold no formal debate on another costly military conflict in the Middle East that has already left six U.S. servicemembers dead.

HuffPost

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Leavitt scolds CNN star Collins in tense exchange over US deaths from Iran war: ‘Listen to me, especially you!’

‘You know you're being disingenuous,’ Karoline Leavitt snapped at Kaitlan Collins during a White House briefing

The Independent

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Noem defends $220 million ad campaign amid lawmaker scrutiny

By Ted Hesson WASHINGTON, March 4 (Reuters) - U.S.

Reuters

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Mahmood to set out curbs to asylum seeker support

The home secretary will say in a speech the move is required to restore "trust" to the asylum system.

BBC

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House Committee Subpoenas Pam Bondi to Force Her Testimony on Epstein Files

The motion to call the attorney general in for questioning was introduced by Republican Rep. Nancy Mace and passed in a 24-19 vote

People

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Trump’s luxury New York golf club hit with five health code violations after inspectors find ‘insects, rodents,’ report says

Initiation fees at the Westchester club can reportedly range between $50,000 and $100,000

The Independent

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US says it is 'accelerating' Iran attacks

The US said it was intensifying its military campaign against Iran, as the scope of the conflict widened.

Semafor

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War in the Middle East: latest developments

Here are the latest main events related to the war in the Middle East: - Turkey says missile from Iran destroyed - A ballistic missile launched from Iran and heading towards Turkish airspace via Iraq and Syria was destroyed by NATO air defense systems, Turkish officials said. Turkey, meanwhile, summoned the Iranian ambassador after a missile -- apparently targeting a Cyprus base -- landed in Turkish territory.

AFP

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Senate vote fails to block US involvement in Iran war

The Senate failed to advance a war powers resolution to halt hostilities in Iran.

USA TODAY

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Iran denies Axios report that messages were sent to US

March 4 (Reuters) - An Iranian official said the country had not sent any messages to the United States, in response to an Axios report, Iran's Tasnim news agency said early on Thursday.

Reuters

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Senate votes down resolution to prevent Trump from continuing war with Iran

War powers vote broke along party lines with almost all Democrats in support and most Republicans opposed

The Guardian

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Shippers skeptical over Trump's Hormuz insurance plan

Traders sought clarity over Washington’s efforts to ease rising concerns of a potential energy shock amid the Iran conflict

Semafor

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Pro-Trump podcasters are pushing idea the president is bringing about the Second Coming over strikes on Iran

The United States and Israeli strikes on Iran have sparked biblical theories among Trump’s base

The Independent

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US military is using Claude in Iran amid Anthropic feud

The Pentagon deployed the powerful tool during its attack on Iran within hours of banning it, and is reportedly still using it.

Semafor

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EU’s 'Made in Europe' push targets China

The EU unveiled a series of measures on Wednesday to kickstart its sluggish manufacturing and reduce reliance on cheap Chinese imports.

Semafor

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Senate fails to advance Iran war powers resolution

The procedural vote came after the U.S. strikes on Iran.

Good Morning America

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Senate rejects attempt to rein in Trump's power to wage war on Iran

The measure, which would have blocked President Trump from continuing military force against Iran, fell short of the simple majority needed to advance.

CBS News

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Iran war drives up frustration, gas prices across nation

Crude oil prices began rising after Trump ordered the Iran attack. At gas pumps in several states, some drivers were worried about rising costs.

USA TODAY

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Australia says more flights from Middle East expected, situation still volatile

SYDNEY, March 5 (Reuters) - Australia said three more commercial flights were scheduled to depart the United Arab Emirates on Thursday as the first group of Australians stranded in the Middle East

Reuters

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Israel begins new 'wave of strikes' in Tehran as US Senate bid to limit Trump war powers fails

Meanwhile, the Pentagon has confirmed that a US submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean.

BBC

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Colorado Governor Polis signals he is open to clemency for Tina Peters

By Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, March 4 (Reuters) - Colorado Governor Jared Polis signaled on Tuesday he was willing to consider clemency for Tina Peters, a former state county clerk convicted of illegally

Reuters

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First UK government flight to leave Middle East with more planned

The UK government says more than 130,000 British nationals have registered their interest in leaving the Middle East region.

BBC

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Republicans side with Democrats to compel AG Pam Bondi to testify about Epstein files handling

Pushing for the release of the Epstein files has received bipartisan support in Congress

The Independent

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US sinks Iranian warship far from Gulf, NATO downs Iranian missile heading for Turkey

By Parisa Hafezi, Pesha Magid and Tuvan Gumrukcu DUBAI/JERUSALEM/ANKARA, March 4 (Reuters) - The U.S.–Iran war widened sharply on Wednesday after a U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka

Reuters

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'MP's husband held in China spy probe' and 'Head used school car for holiday'

A review of the front page stories from the daily and weekly newspapers in Wales.

BBC

Large police presence at Red Roof Inn in St. Louis

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White House eyes Iran’s future as Khamenei’s son seen as successor

"We've seen those reports as well, of course, and this is something that our intelligence agencies are looking at. We The truth is, we'll have to wait and see," press secretary Leavitt told reporters US President Donald Trump is discussing with his advisors what role the US could have in Iran after the military campaign, while US intelligence is monitoring reports that Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran's slain supreme leader, has emerged as ‌a frontrunner to succeed him, the White House said on

Jerusalem Post

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Noem under fire for Coast Guard quarters, FEMA funding holdup

The DHS secretary is facing accusations of hindering other departments of the sprawling agency she leads

Salon

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Young players impress as Leverkusen gets a much-needed win at Hamburg in Bundesliga

Two of Bayer Leverkusen's young players combined for a breakthrough goal to beat Hamburger SV 1-0 in the Bundesliga on Wednesday and boost the team's fading challenge for Champions League qualification. Leverkusen was having a frustrating game, with a goal ruled out for handball and a penalty decision overturned on video review, before 20-year-old midfielder Ibrahim Maza and 19-year-old forward Christian Kofane combined for the only goal in the 73rd minute. Maza drew in Hamburg players before flicking the ball on for Kofane, who lashed it into the top-left corner.

House panel subpoenas Bondi to testify on handling of Epstein files

The House Oversight Committee voted to subpoena U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi over the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.

United Press International

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Texas primary race not over yet, but Trump wants it to 'STOP NOW!'

President Donald Trump did not give a Texas endorsement, but said he wants the Senate primary to end soon. What did he say about Rep. James Talarico?

USA TODAY

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NATO condemns Iran targeting Turkey as alliance intercepts missile

NATO "condemns Iran's targeting of [Turkey]," says spokeswoman Allison Hart, after the alliance's systems intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile before it could enter Turkish airspace. "NATO stands firmly with all Allies, including [Turkey], as Iran continues its indiscriminate attacks across the region," Hart said on Wednesday.

dpa international

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As He Tries to Rationalize His War in Iran, Trump Cannot Stop Telling on Himself

His explanations for why he went to war keep getting worse. His plans for the future aren’t looking any better.

Noem Flails When Asked if She’s Sleeping With Her Special Adviser

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was finally asked point-blank about her rumored relationship with Corey Lewandowski.

The New Republic

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Federal Employee Stabs 4 Women in Road Rage Meltdown: ‘I’ve Never Seen Somebody Go Crazy Like That’

State Department employee James Llamado was shot dead after he reportedly went berserk and stabbed four women in a road rage freak out that killed one victim

Mediaite

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"He Dragged Her So Bad": This Republican Is Going Viral For Absolutely Destroying Kristi Noem During A Senate Hearing

"If only republicans had this fire when they are not about to retire we would be in a better place as a nation."

BuzzFeed

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New Mother Fatally Shot Inside Hospital By National Guardsman Husband Just After Giving Birth

The shooter's mother said the couple was having marital issues prior to their child’s birth.

HuffPost

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LA City Council Passes Package of Film Permitting Reforms to Stop Production Decline

"These are the lowest hanging fruits that we can address right away," said councilmember Adrin Nazarian, who promises more changes to come

The Wrap

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Higher tariffs likely this week, says US Treasury

Scott Bessent says that "likely sometime this week" the US will increase its global tariff on imports from the existing 10%.

BBC

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House Republicans are secretly comparing Trump’s Iran attacks to ‘LBJ going into Vietnam’: report

‘Most Republicans want clear objectives, clearer than they are now,’ one GOP lawmaker said

The Independent

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Nonbinary student sues Michigan school district for allegedly ignoring years of reported bullying

The Loy Norrix High School student says the school district did nothing to protect them or investigate claims they were being assaulted and harassed.

The Advocate

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Toddler Is ‘Fighting for His Life’ After the Flu Leads to Open-Heart and Brain Surgery

“We didn’t know if we were going to see our baby again,” Kelsie Garrett said of her 3-year-old son Jace

People

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House Republican Goes OFF in Hearing Over Colleague Accused of Harassing Staffer Who Set Herself on Fire: ‘Why the American People Hate Us!’

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) accused her colleagues of protecting abusers in a fiery rant during a Wednesday House hearing.

Mediaite

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US Republicans back Trump on Iran strikes, block bid to rein in war powers

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, March 4 (Reuters) - U.S.

Reuters

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