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Major weather threats bring blizzard conditions to U.S. northern tier, early heatwave to the West

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Severe weather threats across the United States have millions of Americans on alert for blizzard conditions, potential tornadoes and record-breaking high temperatures in the coming days. More than 11.5 million people are under blizzard warnings, another 4.3 million are under winter storm warnings, and about 20.6 million are under an extreme heat watch, according to … Read more

The Latest: Gulf countries report new attacks, a day after Iran warns 3 major UAE ports to evacuate

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Gulf countries reported new attacks Sunday morning, a day after Iran called for the evacuation of three major ports in the United Arab Emirates, threatening for the first time a neighboring country’s non-U.S. assets. Tehran accused the United States of using “ports, docks and hideouts” in the UAE to launch strikes on Kharg Island, home … Read more

Iran says major U.S. tech firms are targets in the Middle East, with drone and cyberattacks already underway

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Iran has listed a number of major U.S. tech companies as potential targets as it expands its attacks across the Middle East in retaliation for the ongoing U.S. and Israeli attacks on its military and security forces and leadership. Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency, which is linked to the country’s powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, … Read more

Senate passes major housing affordability bill by Elizabeth Warren and Tim Scott

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WASHINGTON — The Senate passed a bill Thursday aimed at boosting the supply of housing and bringing down prices, marking a rare bipartisan breakthrough on a major issue. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, written by Sens. Tim Scott, R-S.C., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., won 89 votes. Ten senators voted against it. The 303-page … Read more

Retired Air Force major general still missing 2 weeks after vanishing in New Mexico

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A retired U.S. Air Force major general has been missing for two weeks, after vanishing late last month in New Mexico, authorities said. William “Neil” McCasland, 68, was last seen at his home in Albuquerque on the morning of Feb. 27, according to the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, which is leading an investigation into his disappearance. … Read more

Ecuador readies a major offensive on criminal groups with US logistical support

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QUITO, Ecuador — Ecuador will launch a major offensive against criminal organizations in three western provinces this weekend with logistical support from the United States, the interior minister said Wednesday. Speaking to a local radio station, Interior Minister John Reimberg urged citizens to observe an 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew from March 15-30 in … Read more