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Yahoo NewsMar 18, 2026
Trump says a former president had an Iran confession. Aides to his predecessors deny recent contact


Yahoo NewsMar 18, 2026
Tehran warns Gulf energy sites to evacuate after Iranian gas facilities hit


New York Times - Front PageMar 18, 2026
What's a Threat? Gabbard Says It's Up to Trump, on Iran and Elsewhere.
Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, was left to square the president's comments about an imminent nuclear threat from Iran with a letter from one of her trusted aides.

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How Trump Should Extricate Himself From His Iran Quagmire (New York Times - Front Page)

NY Post National NewsMar 18, 2026
Comedian Max Amini pushes Hollywood to speak out on Iran
Hollywood has been relatively silent on Iran, with almost no direct mention of the war at the Oscars, and it has not gone unnoticed by a small group of Iranian-American celebrities.

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Middle East crisis live: Israel strike on Iranian gas field reportedly coordinated with US; Iran's president warns of ‘uncontrollable consequences' for further attacks - The Guardian (Top Stories - Google News)

Top Stories - Google NewsMar 18, 2026
Fed holds rates steady as war in Iran clouds outlook - The Washington Post
Fed holds rates steady as war in Iran clouds outlook  The Washington PostHere's what changed in the new Fed statement  CNBCFed Won't Dismiss Oil-Price Shock. What It Means for Interest Rates.  Barron'sLive Updates: Federal Reserve Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged  The New York Times'Nobody knows': Oil price shock leaves Fed uncertain about the economy

Fox NewsMar 18, 2026
Powell says he has 'no intention of leaving' Fed during DOJ investigation
Jerome Powell said he does not plan to leave the Federal Reserve during the Department of Justice investigation and would serve as chair pro tempore if needed.

Fox NewsMar 18, 2026
Trey Yingst visits site of Iranian cluster missile attack that killed 2 Israelis
Iranian cluster munition strike near Tel Aviv reportedly killed at least two civilians, damaging homes and buildings. The IDF says cluster bombs challenge Israel's defense systems.

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Israel, the Iran War and the G.O.P.'s Growing Antisemitism Problem (NYT > Opinion)

Yahoo NewsMar 18, 2026
US poised to waive summer gasoline regulations to ease prices, sources say


NY Post National NewsMar 18, 2026
Inside the cover-up of Cesar Chavez's alleged web of sexual abuse: ‘Too big to fail'
New revelations about labor leader Cesar Chavez have turned the public perception of him upside down, and left onlookers wondering how the dark side of iconic labor leader stayed hidden.

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Guard at notorious NYC jail charged with sexual abuse — after feds find his DNA on inmate's jumpsuit (NY Post National News)
Revelations of Cesar Chavez's Abuse Spur a Widespread Outcry (New York Times - Front Page)

Yahoo NewsMar 18, 2026
If the Iran war has you rattled and worried about your investments, Dave Ramsey offers blunt advice: stick to your plan


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Used EV Prices Are Crashing, and That Suddenly Makes Them the Smartest Cheap-Car Buy Around in 2026! (Yahoo News)

Yahoo NewsMar 18, 2026
'I'm totally shocked': Woman arrested in 2011 cold case murder


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Afroman found not liable in bizarre defamation case brought by Ohio cops who raided his home (NY Post National News)

NY Post National NewsMar 18, 2026
Ex-NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio finally admits ‘defund the police,' lax borders were bad ideas: ‘Made no sense'
Is that really you, Bill?

Chicago Sun-Times NewsMar 18, 2026
Fed projects one rate cut this year as Powell vows to stay on until DOJ investigation is finished


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Powell Says He Will Remain as Fed Chair Until Successor Is Confirmed (New York Times - Front Page)

NY Post National NewsMar 18, 2026
Afroman's lawyer in defamation case says cops should know being mocked is part of the job
A lawyer for rapper Afroman effectively called the Ohio cops who sued him for defamation Wednesday — saying it's part of public officials' jobs to take heat and criticism.

Fox NewsMar 18, 2026
Liberal former NYC mayor admits 'defund the police,' Biden border policies were mistakes
Former NYC mayor Bill de Blasio admits to Sean Hannity that "defund the police" movement was a mistake and criticizes Biden's handling of the southern border.

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New video shows terror suspect tackled after allegedly throwing bomb at NYC protest outside mayor's residence (Fox News)

NPR U.S. NewsMar 18, 2026
ICE's detention expansion meets resistance in communities across the political spectrum
Last year ICE got $45 billion from Congress over four years to expand its detention footprint. Many towns and cities are pushing back. 


Yahoo NewsMar 18, 2026
XRP Price Prediction: ChatGPT Predicts XRP Price By December 2026 After Breaking $1.50


Yahoo NewsMar 18, 2026
Colorado Police Arrest Woman Begging in a Grocery Store After She Drives Off in Luxury Sports Car


NY Post National NewsMar 18, 2026
Spring break influencers threatened with monetary fines for unruly party ‘chaos' in Florida's Volusia County
"We're coming after you financially for the costs your chaos brings to our community," the sheriff's office warned.

Fox NewsMar 18, 2026
Gabbard sidesteps Iran ‘imminent threat' claim under Senate grilling
Intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard refuses to confirm Trump's Iran threat claims during tense Senate hearing, sparking heated debate over assessment.

Fox NewsMar 18, 2026
Business owner says 'we don't have money' as NYC officials propose minimum wage hike: report
New York City business owners warn $30 minimum wage proposal could force job cuts and restaurant closures as Mayor Zohran Mamdani signals support for the legislation.

Fox NewsMar 18, 2026
Party chaos caught on camera as police push new tactic to scare spring breakers
Spring break Florida crackdown sees Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford's viral body camera video campaign deter college students from unlawful behavior in Panama City Beach.

Fox NewsMar 18, 2026
GOP governors, AGs back Trump SAVE Act push, warn system gives ‘undue influence' to states with illegal aliens
Republican governors and attorneys general back citizenship verification through the SAVE America Act for federal elections, arguing gaps in voter registration create unfair influence.

Yahoo NewsMar 18, 2026
Woman who chased down, killed driver who left crash scene appeals to Georgia Supreme Court


Yahoo NewsMar 18, 2026
Tulsi Gabbard Exposes Trump's Bonkers Election Rigging Lie


NY Post National NewsMar 18, 2026
Sen. Rand Paul's ‘duel challenge' resurfaces after he trashed Markwayne Mullin for celebrating violence
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) once challenged journalists to a "duel" amid reports that he had plagiarized speeches from Wikipedia and portions of his book "Government Bullies" from a conservative publication.

Fox NewsMar 18, 2026
Strikes may set Iran back — but likely won't end nuclear program, UN watchdog chief warns
UN nuclear chief says Iran's nuclear program cannot be eliminated by airstrikes alone, with uranium stockpiles and underground facilities remaining intact.

NY Post National NewsMar 18, 2026
Cesar Chavez statue dramatically hidden from view after bombshell rape accusations
Across the state schools, parks, and more looking to scrub the name of Cesar Chavez from iconic sites amid horrific rape accusations.

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Live Updates: Dolores Huerta Speaks Out as Cesar Chavez Abuse Revelations Spur Cancellations - The New York Times (Top Stories - Google News)

Top Stories - Google NewsMar 18, 2026
Israel destroys river bridges in southern Lebanon - BBC
Israel destroys river bridges in southern Lebanon  BBCA Lebanese Cafe on the Edge of Destruction  The New York TimesIsrael steps up Beirut strikes, hits bridges in south Lebanon  The Detroit NewsMapping Israeli attacks and the displacement of one million in Lebanon  Al Jazeera

Top Stories - Google NewsMar 18, 2026
Vance Says He Welcomes Disagreement, but Supports Joe Kent's Resignation - The New York Times
Vance Says He Welcomes Disagreement, but Supports Joe Kent's Resignation  The New York TimesWhat to know about Joe Kent, Trump counterterrorism chief who resigned over Iran war  CBS NewsIn His Resignation Letter, Joe Kent Spoke About the Death of His Wife  The New York TimesTrump intelligence officials testify to Senate on Iran war after Joe Kent resigns - as it happened  Reuters

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Cesar Chavez abused girls, raped fellow labor icon Dolores Huerta, newspaper investigation finds - Los Angeles Times (Top Stories - Google News)

Reuters Top NewsMar 18, 2026
Instant View: Fed holds rates steady as expected, calls inflation somewhat elevated - Reuters
Instant View: Fed holds rates steady as expected, calls inflation somewhat elevated  Reuters

Top Stories - Google NewsMar 18, 2026
Live updates: Trump homeland security nominee promises 'better approach' on immigration enforcement - BBC
Live updates: Trump homeland security nominee promises 'better approach' on immigration enforcement  BBCDHS pick Mullin boasts of ‘special assignments' abroad but offers few details  The Washington PostMullin agrees to meet with committee behind closed doors after dustup over claims about overseas trips  The HillHow Trump's Homeland Security Pick, a Prolific Investor, Got a Lot Wealthier in Congress  The New York Times

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'Temperament matters': Senators question Homeland Security nominee at confirmation hearing (LA Times National News)

Top Stories - Google NewsMar 18, 2026
Israel says it killed Iran's intelligence minister in overnight strike - The Washington Post
Israel says it killed Iran's intelligence minister in overnight strike  The Washington PostIranian intelligence minister killed in precision airstrike, while US military targets missile sites  Fox NewsIsrael says it has killed Iran's intelligence minister in third assassination in two days  CNBCDeath of Ali Larijani deepens crisis at heart of Iran's leadership  BBC

Top Stories - Google NewsMar 18, 2026
Iran War Live Updates: Israel Escalates Attacks in Lebanon as Iran Strikes Near Tel Aviv - The New York Times
Iran War Live Updates: Israel Escalates Attacks in Lebanon as Iran Strikes Near Tel Aviv  The New York TimesWhat we know on the 19th day of the US and Israel's war with Iran  CNNIran war latest: Iranian intelligence minister killed - as attacks on gas field trigger criticism  Sky NewsAs Israel launches Lebanon ground operation, Trump asks allies to help reopen oil route  PBS

Reuters Top NewsMar 18, 2026
Israel struck two bridges over Lebanon's Litani River, defence minister says - Reuters
Israel struck two bridges over Lebanon's Litani River, defence minister says  Reuters

Top Stories - Google NewsMar 18, 2026
Middle East war live: Oil jumps after attack on Iranian energy facility - Financial Times
Middle East war live: Oil jumps after attack on Iranian energy facility  Financial TimesIran's huge Gulf gas field is struck in major escalation  ReutersIran threatens Gulf energy facilities after Israeli attack on its largest gasfield  The GuardianOil prices top $109 after Iran threatens oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar  CNBC

Top Stories - Google NewsMar 18, 2026
Trump Waives US Shipping Law For Oil and Gas In Bid to Lower Prices - Bloomberg.com
Trump Waives US Shipping Law For Oil and Gas In Bid to Lower Prices  Bloomberg.comTrump waives U.S. shipping law for 60 days to steady oil market  CNBCJones Act waived to address fuel, fertilizer shortages  Honolulu Star-AdvertiserU.S. Suspends Oil Shipping Rules to Ease Gas Price Pressures  The New York Times

Fox NewsMar 18, 2026
GOP candidate cites ‘failure' of Newsom, Dems as new poll shows Republicans leading crowded California field
Steve Hilton, a Republican running for governor, said that the "absolute failure" by California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrats means that the GOP has a real shot at victory this year.

Yahoo NewsMar 18, 2026
Thune: Republicans will use SAVE Act in midterms if Democrats don't get ‘on board'


Top Stories - Google NewsMar 18, 2026
Trump temporarily waives the Jones Act to try to lower gasoline prices. Will it work? - NPR
Trump temporarily waives the Jones Act to try to lower gasoline prices. Will it work?  NPRTrump waives U.S. shipping law for 60 days to steady oil market  CNBCU.S. Suspends Oil Shipping Rules to Ease Gas Price Pressures  The New York TimesOil prices spiral again as White House moves make little impact  The Washington PostTrump waives shipping law as gasoline prices soar  Axios

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Trump waives shipping law as gasoline prices soar - Axios (Top Stories - Google News)

Fox NewsMar 18, 2026
DAVID MARCUS: Senate GOP should take Fetterman's deal on voter ID
Sen. John Fetterman proposes clean voter ID bill as compromise after SAVE America Act stalls. Could this bipartisan approach break Senate gridlock?

Fox NewsMar 18, 2026
Two dozen House Republicans go to war with Senate GOP over SAVE America Act
A group of House Republicans is putting Senate leadership on notice, vowing to "filibuster" all Senate measures until the Trump-backed SAVE America Act reaches the president's desk.

Fox NewsMar 18, 2026
Trump resurfaces old tweet from intel official who resigned
President Trump pointed to a 2020 tweet by Joe Kent after he resigned from the position of National Counterterrorism Center director due to his opposition to the Iran war.

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Senate to question Trump intel leaders on Iran war after top official quits in protest (Fox News)

NPR U.S. NewsMar 18, 2026
Author Scott Anderson on Iran's power structure after death of top security official
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with journalist and author Scott Anderson about Iran's power structure after the killing of Ali Larijani, the head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council.

NPR U.S. NewsMar 18, 2026
Rep. María Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., talks about Trump's comments on Cuba
Republican Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar of Florida is the daughter of Cuban exiles. NPR's Michel Martin asks her about President Trump's comments about the country.

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What Cuban Americans think about Trump's comments about 'taking' Cuba (NPR U.S. News)

New York Times - Front PageMar 18, 2026
Late Night Wonders Which Former President Spoke With Trump
In guessing which ex-leader Trump might have discussed Iran with, Jimmy Fallon said "two things seem equally possible: Either Trump's lying, or Joe Biden doesn't remember talking to him."

New York Times - Front PageMar 18, 2026
This Isn't What Cubans Have Been Fighting For
Trump wants a symbolic win. Islanders want actual democracy.

NY Post National NewsMar 18, 2026
Under fire Nancy Guthrie sheriff takes more trips to the gym in his convertible than work visits — as case grinds to a halt
Pictures show the lawman cutting a casual figure in basketball shorts and a T-shirt en route to the gym.

NY Post National NewsMar 18, 2026
Miffed NYPD top cop Jessica Tisch scolds pol over shootings during budget hearing: ‘Mischaracterized'
She's burning over The Bronx.  A miffed NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch got into a fiery exchange Wednesday with progressive City Councilman Oswald Feliz (D-Bronx) over rising shootings in the Boogie Down. Feliz ticked off Tisch as he repeatedly pressed her over why the number of shooting victims rose 35% in the borough while crime citywide...

New York Times - Front PageMar 18, 2026
Bright Horizons Agrees to Pause N.Y.C. Expansion After Child Abuse Case
The child care giant will also surrender permits for a Manhattan branch where workers were charged with abusing toddlers.

Boston.com National NewsMar 18, 2026
César Chávez accused of sexually abusing labor rights leader Dolores Huerta
In a statement released Wednesday, Huerta said she stayed silent for 60 years out of concern that her words would hurt the farmworker movement.

The post César Chávez accused of sexually abusing labor rights leader Dolores Huerta appeared first on Boston.com.



NY Post National NewsMar 18, 2026
COVID-19 death toll in early days of the pandemic undercounted by over 150K: study
The COVID-19 pandemic's early death toll was much higher than the official US count, according to a new study that spotlights dramatic disparities in the uncounted deaths.

LA Times National NewsMar 18, 2026
Contributor: The U.S. desperately needs functional counterterrorism
America's defenses are divided, disorganized and under-resourced at a high-risk moment during the war against Iran.



Top Stories - Google NewsMar 18, 2026
Healthy Returns: Stopping GLP-1s raises risk of heart attack, stroke and death, study says - CNBC
Healthy Returns: Stopping GLP-1s raises risk of heart attack, stroke and death, study says  CNBCHeart benefits fade after stopping GLP-1 medications, study finds  CNNWhen Miracle Weight-Loss Drugs Lose Their Edge  WSJOzempic-Like Drugs Can Help You Lose Weight, But There's a Catch  ScienceAlert

NY Post National NewsMar 18, 2026
Tulsi Gabbard declines to say whether Iran posed an ‘imminent' nuclear threat— claims that's Trump's call not intel community's
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard sidestepped a pointed question about whether or not, as the White House suggested, there was an "imminent nuclear threat" from Iran.

Top Stories - Google NewsMar 18, 2026
Women Who Undergo Menopause Before 40 Face Higher Heart Attack Risk - The New York Times
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Top Stories - Google NewsMar 18, 2026
New Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro officially takes the reins from Bob Iger - Fox Business
New Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro officially takes the reins from Bob Iger  Fox BusinessDisney embarks on new chapter as Josh D'Amaro takes over as CEO  CNBCDisney CEO Bob Iger Bids Farewell: "I Believe Deeply In This Company's Future"  The Hollywood ReporterJosh D'Amaro "Humbled And Honored To Help Write" Disney's Next Chapter  Deadline

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New York Times - Front PageMar 18, 2026
If You Hate Trump's Economy, I Have News for You
It's all a matter of perspective.

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NPR U.S. NewsMar 18, 2026
At least 400 killed in strike on drug rehabilitation center in Kabul
Afghanistan says Pakistan is to blame for a strike on a drug rehabilitation center in Kabul that killed at least 400 people, the deadliest attack since fighting began weeks ago.

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Chicago Sun-Times NewsMar 17, 2026
Controversial Cook County Board of Review incumbent faces challenge from political operative


Boston.com National NewsMar 17, 2026
Top counterterrorism official resigns over Trump's Iran war
"Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby."

The post Top counterterrorism official resigns over Trump's Iran war appeared first on Boston.com.



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'Cannot in good conscience': Trump's counterterrorism chief quits over Iran war (LA Times National News)

LA Times National NewsMar 17, 2026
In blow to Tehran, Iran's top security official killed in Israeli airstrike
Israel said Tuesday that Iran's top security official and the head of the Revolutionary Guard's Basij militia were both killed in overnight strikes.



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Chicago TribuneMar 06, 2026
Substitute teacher fired by Chicago Archdiocese detained on felony sexual abuse charges
Brett Smith, 43, fired as a substitute at Queen of Martyrs in Evergreen Park, is charged with sexual abuse in Orland Park.

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3 alleged gang members and an associate charged in the fatal shooting of an off-duty LAPD officer
Federal prosecutors charged three gang members and one gang associate Thursday in the fatal shooting of off-duty Los Angeles Police Department officer Fernando Arroyos during an attempted robbery.

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