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07 Mar

Biden’s Funeral Quip at Jesse Jackson Event Draws Sharp Criticism

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At Jesse Jackson’s funeral, former President Joe Biden made a remark about attendees' intelligence that drew quick criticism. He reflected on overcoming a childhood stutter and how others had underestimated him. He then said, “It’s the one place where people think you’re stupid. Oh, really? I’m a hell of a…

07 Mar

Trump to Attend Dover Transfer for Six U.S. Service Members Killed in Iran Strike

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President Donald Trump will attend the dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base for six U.S. service members killed in an Iranian drone strike.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the president will be present to stand with the families during the repatriation.The six service members were killed on…

07 Mar

Southwest Flight Diverted to Atlanta After Onboard Security Alert

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Video captured the moment a Southwest passenger was detained after a possible security matter forced a diversion from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale.Southwest called it a "possible security matter" while social posts described the incident as a "bomb threat".Fox 5 Atlanta reported the alert came mid-flight and that the crew coordinated…

06 Mar

Intelligence Says Moscow Passed Targeting Data to Tehran

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U.S. intelligence reports say Russia passed Iran information that could help Tehran target American military assets across the Middle East.Officials told The Associated Press there is no indication Moscow is directly ordering Tehran how to use the material, but the disclosure is the clearest sign yet that Russia may be…

06 Mar

Petraeus Says U.S.-Israel Air Supremacy Secures Strategic Edge as Trump Demands Iran’s Surrender

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Retired U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus told CNN that U.S. and Israeli forces have effectively gained control of Iranian airspace.He said the early phase of the operation has largely gone according to plan.He added that coalition forces are systematically dismantling Iran's ability to defend its skies.Petraeus said, "In this case,…

06 Mar

Pakistani Businessman Says Iran Coerced Him Into Plot Against Trump

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A Pakistani businessman accused of seeking hit men to kill political figures, including President Donald Trump, told jurors he was coerced by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.Asif Merchant, 47, said the alleged 2024 plot also named Joe Biden and Nikki Haley as targets.He testified he only joined the scheme after the paramilitary…

06 Mar

Huge Storm System Poised to Threaten Eight Midwestern and Southern States

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Meteorologists are warning millions of Americans to prepare for a dangerous storm system expected to sweep across a wide swath of the country on Friday.Forecasters say parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin could be in the bull’s-eye as the system intensifies.Wind gusts could reach about…

06 Mar

Pahlavi Accepts Interim Role to Guide Iran Toward Elections

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Reza Pahlavi says he has accepted a mandate from Iranians to lead a temporary transition if the Islamic Republic collapses.Proposed approachHe frames the role around stability, continuity of government and a clear path to elections.President Donald Trump has not extended formal backing and has sounded skeptical about installing a handpicked…

06 Mar

B-2 Stealth Bombers Deployed to UK Bases as Trump Signals Larger Strikes on Iran

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U.S. B-2 stealth bombers are slated to arrive at British-linked bases as the White House prepares for a possible escalation against Iran.Aircraft were scheduled to land on Diego Garcia in the Chagos Islands and at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, according to reports.London reportedly initially declined a U.S. request to use…

06 Mar

San Francisco Mayor Observes Assault on His Security Detail Near the Tenderloin

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San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie watched his police security detail get attacked near the Tenderloin, leaving one officer bleeding after striking his head on pavement.The incident occurred shortly before 6 p.m. near Cedar Street, according to Mission Local.At least three people allegedly blocked the mayor’s black SUV while Lurie rode…