“This dangerous action risks the lives of innocent people,” said Central Command (CENTCOM) in a statement Wednesday, referring to the...
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The music in my heart I bore, Long after it was heard no more. |
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A person points at a page on the Marinetraffic website that shows commercial boat traffic on the Strait of Hormuz near the Iranian coast, in Paris on March 4, 2026. (Julien de Rosa/AFP via Getty Images) |
“This dangerous action risks the lives of innocent people,” said Central Command (CENTCOM) in a statement Wednesday, referring to the... |
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| Ivan Pentchoukov
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| Ivan Pentchoukov
National Editor |
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Good morning. It’s Thursday. Here are today’s top stories: |
- The Trump administration is tapping into the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve to ease rising gas prices amid the war with Iran. The Department of Energy announced 172 million barrels of oil will be released beginning next week.
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Three commercial vessels were struck by projectiles in and around the Strait of Hormuz overnight as Iran ramped up regional attacks, with one of the strikes sparking a fire that forced most of the crew to abandon ship.
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Iran’s military command warned the world to prepare for oil prices to double.
- Some Americans face sky-high healthcare costs even with insurance. These are their stories.
- 🍵 Health: Older brains can still grow stronger, in surprising ways.
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Premiere of “This is the Army” that presented a moving rendition of "God Blass America" by Kate Smith. (Warner Bros.) |
In the first of two articles celebrating this patriotic song, this installment of “The Art of Liberty” brings out the beauty of Irving Berlin’s anthem. (Read more) |
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Congress has been taking baby steps toward medical insurance reform for some years, with slight improvements along the way. (Read more) |
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Not long ago, dairy bottle calves were practically a throwaway animal. I remember when you could pick them up for $10 or $20 apiece. Sometimes a little more, sometimes even less if the dairy just needed them gone. They were a gamble. (Read more) |
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