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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

U.S. Central Command has struck more than 2,000 Iranian targets under Operation Epic Fury, sharply degrading Tehran’s ability to fire ballistic missiles and launch drones, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine said Wednesday. US Central Command is making “steady progress,” Caine told reporters at the Pentagon,…

President Donald Trump said the United States will not negotiate with Iran unless Tehran accepts total capitulation and proclaimed "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!"He issued the blunt ultimatum on Truth Social as tensions in the Middle East continued to escalate."After that, and the selection of a GREAT & ACCEPTABLE Leader(s), we, and many…

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing renewed controversy after his wife’s social media activity drew attention for endorsing posts linked to Hamas’ October 7 attack.An examination of Instagram shows Rama Duwaji, a Syrian-American artist and Mamdani’s wife, liked multiple posts that celebrated the Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel.The assault left…

Rep. Tony Gonzales says he will complete his current term but will not run for reelection after acknowledging an extramarital affair with a staffer who later died by self-immolation.The Texas Republican made the announcement as scrutiny and calls for him to withdraw intensified from House leaders and lawmakers on both…

The United States and Venezuela have formally agreed to restore diplomatic and consular relations, marking a major shift after years of tension.The announcement came Thursday after weeks of warming ties that accelerated following the daring raid last month that captured former Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro.Background and ruptureDiplomatic relations between the…