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U.S. strikes alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific Ocean, leaving 3 survivors

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The U.S. military conducted another strike on an alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, leaving three survivors, U.S. Southern Command said Friday. In a post on X showing video of the Thursday attack, SOUTHCOM said, “Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a low-profile vessel operated by Designated Terrorist … Read more

U.S. intelligence chiefs’ testimony is out of sync with Trump’s talking points

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But Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe told members of Congress that the president was informed about Iran’s potential reaction to a U.S. attack, including likely retaliatory strikes on Arab neighbors, and that Tehran could hold commercial shipping at risk in the Strait of Hormuz. The intelligence assessments prompted the … Read more

U.S. shoppers should brace for impact of higher oil prices, experts say

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For U.S. consumers, soaring oil prices due to the Iran war don’t just mean pain at the pump — the impact is also likely to be felt by shoppers both in stores and online. Global oil prices have jumped more than 40% since the conflict effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway in … Read more

U.S. fighter jet makes emergency landing after possible Iranian attack

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U.S. military officials say an F-35 fighter jet was on a combat mission over Iran when it was forced to make an emergency landing at an undisclosed U.S. airbase in the Middle East. The pilot is in stable condition, officials say. It comes amid an Iranian strike on an oil refinery in Kuwait and concerns … Read more

U.S. speeding up Marine deployment to mideast

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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing U.S. speeding up Marine deployment to mideast 02:39 UP NEXT Emotional moment high school senior wins hockey state championship after unthinkable tragedy 01:31 Some DHS contractors say they were asked to pay Trump ally Corey Lewandowski 01:16 Trump … Read more

U.S. gold coin with image of Trump gets approved by president’s hand-picked panel

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A federal commission consisting solely of Trump-appointed members voted Thursday to approve a 24-carat commemorative gold coin depicting the president in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States. The Commission of Fine Arts approved a design with an image of President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, with 1776 on one side and … Read more

Videos show Iran’s drone army puncturing U.S. and allied defenses

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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Videos show Iran’s drone army puncturing U.S. and allied defenses 03:48 UP NEXT Video analysis contradicts government’s account 03:00 Video Investigation: How the Israeli military responds to allegations of abuses in Gaza 10:06 Videos contradict Trump’s claim Minn. … Read more

Officials across the U.S. push to remove Cesar Chavez’s name from streets, parks and holidays

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His name seems like it’s everywhere: Cesar Chavez Avenue cuts through downtown Los Angeles. Phoenix has Cesar Chavez Library, located in Cesar Chavez Park. Dozens of roads from Utah to Michigan bear his name, and some three dozen schools in California alone were named to honor his legacy as a labor movement trailblazer and civil … Read more

U.S. oil producers could get $63 billion boost from high crude prices, analysis shows

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Soaring energy prices due to the Iran war could provide a massive windfall for U.S. oil companies. Rystad Energy, a market research firm, estimates that shale oil producers in the U.S. could earn an additional $63 billion in sales as prices soar past $100 a barrel.  If oil prices averaged $70 a barrel — their approximate level before … Read more