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Pro-American Kurdish forces are preparing possible Iran incursion

Pro-American, Iranian Kurdish forces based in Iraq are preparing armed units that could enter Iran, ...

March 4, 2026 at 10:08 PM

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Why Ecuador invited US military to help with its drug gangs

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Hegseth says US is ‘accelerating' war on Iran, as White House demands allied cooperation

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Hezbollah leader: Resumed fighting with Israel not linked to war on Iran

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Trump says Texas Republican battle must end for Senate win

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House panel subpoenas Bondi to testify on handling of Epstein files

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Minneapolis council members press chief on why police didn't do more during ICE surge

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What constitutional carry would mean for Michigan gun owners

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Prosecutors face criticism for dropping appeals in major political cases

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Los Gatos 'party mom' who gave teens booze, pushed them to have sex faces lengthy jail sentence

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Sen. Steve Daines of Montana announces surprise retirement

Updated March 4, 2026 at 7:29 PM

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Trump endorses Alme for Montana Senate as Daines steps aside

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Expanding Supreme Court justices and risk to judicial independence

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Venezuela signs new contracts to supply oil to United States

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House Ethics Committee opens inquiry on Texas rep for affair with staffer

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Pakistan to fight on in Afghanistan until militants cleared

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Rhode Island AG releases first report on sex abuse by Catholic priests

Updated March 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM

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Russia says Ukraine attacked, sank gas tanker in Mediterranean

Updated March 4, 2026 at 6:58 PM

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Column: Iran's theocracy faces new test after Khamenei death

Updated March 4, 2026 at 6:57 PM

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Rival parties agree to vote on U.S. investment bill next week

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