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    Iran War Resignation, Shutdown Travel Headaches, USA vs. Venezuela and more

    2026-03-17 | 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 stake.

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    More Mideast Drone Strikes , Trump on Cuba’s Future, UT Mom Guilty, and more

    2026-03-17 | 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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    Trump Rips Allies, Vaccine Policy Ruling, Cuba Blackout and more

    2026-03-16 | 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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    Strait of Hormuz Tensions, Illinois Primary Battle, Sprawling Storm and more

    2026-03-16 | 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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    Trump Urges Europe to Send Ships to Strait of Hormuz, TSA Agents Quit Amid DHS Shutdown, Oscars History and more

    2026-03-16 | 8 mins.
    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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