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March 17, 2026 • 7 mins
A senior US intelligence official has resigned over the war with Iran. Unpaid TSA workers are skipping shifts and security lines are growing longer as the partial government shutdown drags on. A dangerous heat wave could hit parts of the West next month. Hundreds were killed during a Pakistani airstrike on a Kabul hospital. Plus, Team USA faces Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic final tonight, with more than bragging rights at...
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March 17, 2026 • 9 mins
Mideast drone strikes escalate as President Trump projects confidence in the war with Iran. Cuba’s energy grid fails as Trump says he may ‘take’ the island. A Utah mom convicted of fatally poisoning her husband. A Federal judge blocks RFJ Jr.’s vaccine policy overhaul. Plus, Disney is set to debut a very lifelike Olaf robot.
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March 16, 2026 • 5 mins
We start with key lines from President Donald Trump’s push for assistance in securing the Strait of Hormuz. A federal judge ruled on key parts of RFK Jr.’s vaccine changes. We’ll tell you about the White House chief of staff’s health diagnosis. The Kennedy Center’s board gave its stamp of approval on a planned closure. Plus, details on Cuba’s latest power outage.
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March 16, 2026 • 7 mins
Countries are responding to President Donald Trump’s demand for help protecting the Strait of Hormuz. Trump administration officials are also criticizing the news media’s coverage of the war with Iran. The Democratic primary race for Illinois Senator Dick Durbin’s seat is heating up. New research suggests AI is giving some teens bad diet advice. Plus, we’re tracking a powerful storm hitting the east.
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President Trump is demand that China and Europe send ships to help open the Strait of Hormuz. Airline CEOs urge Congress to fund DHS to avert airport chaos. The Kennedy Center board is scheduled to meet amid leadership overhaul. ‘One Battle After Another’ tops the Oscars with six wins. Plus, the NCAA Basketball tournament field is set.
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March 15, 2026 • 27 mins
Last year, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency took a chainsaw to the federal government, slashing jobs and cutting programs in the name of eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse. While it did not reduce spending, current and former government officials tell CNN that some of the cuts are hampering government readiness amid the Iran war. Now, the government is looking to ramp up hiring again – but only with workers who alig...
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March 14, 2026 • 15 mins
A legendary US Paralympian adds to her medal collection. CNN trekked deep into Thailand’s jungles to follow the surprising journey of a young tiger that’s giving conservationists hope. How the singer behind the hit song from “K-Pop Demon Hunters” reinvented herself after rejection. A car salesman found a way to stand out at his job, and his videos have gone viral. Plus, college students nationwide are training puppies with a purpos...
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March 13, 2026 • 6 mins
We start with the rising death toll on civilian and military personnel in the war, as protests against the US and Israel take place across Iran. A federal judge has thrown a wrench into the Justice Department’s investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. New details are emerging about the man who plowed into a Michigan synagogue. A deadly shooting at a Virginia university is now being investigated as terrorism. Plus, we t...
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The US military is confirming the death of six US service members in Iraq, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gives an update on the war with Iran. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer addressed an incident involving a man who rammed a car into a synagogue near Detroit. New data shows US economic growth was weaker than expected late last year. A bipartisan group of senators passed a bill aimed at improving housing affordability. Pl...
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A first message attributed to the new Iranian Supreme Leader has been released. Investigators probe for the motive in the Michigan Synagogue attack. Students stop a gunman who opened fire at Old Dominion University. NASA sets April 1 as the launch date for the historic Artemis mission. Plus, an AI tool is being developed to help people talk with their plants.
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March 12, 2026 • 6 mins
We start with attacks at a Michigan synagogue and a university in Virginia. An expert warns about the impact the war with Iran is having on people in the Middle East. There may be a glimmer of hope for homebuyers despite the war’s impact on the housing market. A police shooting probe in Connecticut reveals a surprising new detail. Plus, a drastic weather pattern shift is coming.
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March 12, 2026 • 6 mins
Amid continued bombardment, Iranian state TV reads out a statement attributed to the new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. Oil prices rose again as more ships are attacked near the Strait of Hormuz – we'll explore what the Trump administration is doing to alleviate the pain at the pump. Meanwhile, other prices could soon rise. Devastating storms that hit the Eastern and Central US are leaving death and destruction behind....
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Israel and Hezbollah escalate attacks across the Lebanese border. Iran increased bombings on oil depots and tankers in gulf region. FBI has joined the search for a missing retired Air Force Major General. An NYPD officer speaks out on an attempted attack on NYC Mayor’s mansion. Plus, an Iowa fisherman has set the world record for catching a 71 pound carp.
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March 11, 2026 • 6 mins
President Donald Trump celebrates his economic agenda as Iran escalates its attacks in a key oil route. New details are emerging about a strike on a school in southern Iran. Severe weather ramps up in parts of the US. House lawmakers zero in on Jeffery Epstein’s finances as part of their ongoing investigation. Plus, good news for international travelers amid a partial US government shutdown.
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March 11, 2026 • 7 mins
A Western Intelligence source tells CNN that Russia is sharing advanced drone tactics with Iran. A new report predicts inflation will rise – we break it down. Iran attacked two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, while member countries of the International Energy Agency say they will release 400 million barrels of oil into the market. An investigation found a surprising percentage of fruit and vegetables contain “forever chemicals.” Plu...
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Iran is reportedly laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Millions are under a storm threat, today, after tornadoes hit the central US. Alabama’s Governor grants clemency to a death row inmate. Georgia House race for former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat is headed to a runoff. Plus, see how the stars will dine at the official Oscars after-party.
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March 10, 2026 • 6 mins
We start with two big developments on US military casualties in the war with Iran and ramped up threats on the world’s most critical oil shipping lane. We have an update on a suspicious device found near the New York City mayor’s residence. Alabama’s governor made rare move for a death row inmate. Authorities are searching a property Jeffrey Epstein once owned. Plus, what the latest data shows about a huge space rock, once deemed ...
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March 10, 2026 • 7 mins
The Pentagon says the most intense strikes against Iran are happening today, while President Donald Trump shared conflicting messages about when the war will end. The president also shared his thoughts on Iran’s pick for Supreme Leader. Global oil prices have fallen but the world’s top oil exporters are still concerned. A “jungle primary” is underway to determine who will fill the congressional seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Green...
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March 10, 2026 • 8 mins
President Trump gives conflicting answers on how long the war with Iran will last. Five Iranian women’s soccer players seek asylum in Australia. Anthropic is suing the Trump administration over being labeled a “supply chain risk.” Mariachi-playing brothers and their parents have been released from ICE custody. Plus, the course has been unveiled for the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix race around Washington, DC.
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March 9, 2026 • 6 mins
We’ll tell you what President Donald Trump had to say about the successor chosen to replace Iran’s late supreme leader. We explain where oil prices stand after a wild market swing. Some players on the Iranian women’s soccer team are seeking asylum. We have developments on two major lawsuits with the Trump administration. Plus, the incident that prompted police outside Rihanna’s home.
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