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    Trump’s Strait Strategy, Illinois Primary Results, Spacewalk Mission and more

    2026/03/18 | 7 mins.
    President Donald Trump says US allies should take over policing the Strait of Hormuz, as US and Israeli forces continue strikes in the region. The Illinois Democratic primary results are inand Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s make history. CNN’s tracker shows where airport wait times are the longest. The US Postal Service is running low on cash – we explain what that could mean for your mail. Plus, why NASA astronauts are out on a special mission in space.
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    Iranian Leaders Killed, TSA Chaos, Call a Boomer and more

    2026/03/18 | 8 mins.
    A top counterterrorism official resigns over the war with Iran. TSA agents are calling out of work and long wait times at airports continue, amid DHS funding crisis.  Arizona files a landmark lawsuit against Kalshi betting site.  A meteor streaks across the sky and triggers a loud boom. Plus, a refurbished payphone project that aims to reduce loneliness.
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    Trump on Resignation, AG Subpoenaed, Rare Sighting and more

    2026/03/17 | 6 mins.
    President Donald Trump railed against European allies and a senior intel official’s resignation over the war against Iran. Travelers aired out their frustrations with long security lines amid the partial government shutdown. House investigators have subpoenaed Attorney General Pam Bondi as part of the Jeffrey Epstein probe. The Senate kicked off a marathon debate over Trump’s voter ID bill. Plus, parts of the US spotted a rare light show in broad daylight.
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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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