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GOP Rejects War Powers Resolution on Iran, TX Congressman Facing Runoff Admits Affair, Weight Loss Drugs to Treat Addiction and more Mar 05, 2026

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Republicans rejected a resolution that could have forced President Trump to seek congressional approval for future military action against Iran. The Pentagon identifies all six troops killed in Kuwait. A Texas Congressman in heated runoff admits to an affair. New data suggests weight loss drugs could fight addiction. Plus, two toddlers get stuck in the same claw machine within weeks.

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Trump Rates Iran War, House Subpoenas AG, Sea Level Dangers and more Mar 04, 2026

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We start with President Donald Trump’s assessment of the US-Israeli war with Iran, as casualties rise. The Senate voted on another bill aimed at checking Trump’s war powers. We’ll tell you the new actions House lawmakers are taking as part of the Jeffrey Epstein probe and allegations against a Texas Republican. The President has officially nominated the Federal Reserve chair’s replacement. Plus, the alarming threat that could spell trouble for the world’s coastlines.

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Iran War Expands, Tributes to Fallen US Soldiers, Walz in the Hot Seat and more Mar 04, 2026

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The Pentagon says Iran’s ballistic missile arsenal is shrinking, as US strikes push further into the country. Iran and Hezbollah launched coordinated attacks on Israel, and NATO’s air defense systems were deployed.Four of six US service members killed in the war with Iran have been identified, as tributes pour in to honor them. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz faces tough question on Capitol Hill about his state’s welfare fraud scandal. Plus, why some activists and even OpenAI staff are speaking out against their CEO.

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Israel Launches Wave of Strikes Against Iran, TX Primary Results, World's Last Glamour Shots Closes and more Mar 04, 2026

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Israel launches a tenth wave of strikes on Tehran. U.S. citizens stranded by the war, express frustration. CNN projects James Talarico will win the Texas Democrat primary for Senate, while the GOP primary will head to a runoff. The father of a Georgia school shooter is found guilty of murder and manslaughter. Plus, the last Glamour Shots studio is shutting down.

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Drone Strike Hits US Consulate, GA School Shooting Verdict, Target’s Turnaround Plan and more Mar 03, 2026

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We start with escalating tensions in the US-Israeli war against Iran. We’ll tell you how markets are reacting to the widening conflict in the Middle East. A jury has decided the fate of a father whose son is accused of carrying out a Georgia school shooting. We zero in on a high-profile Senate race in Texas. Plus, how Target plans to win shoppers back after a brutal few years.

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US Embassies Close, Global Markets Rattle, Secret Ingredients in Your Food and more Mar 03, 2026

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President Donald Trump warned more strikes on Iran were imminent, as US embassies across the Middle East shut down. Israel’s strikes in Tehran and Beirut are expanding the war into Lebanon. US oil prices are on track for their biggest one-day jump in years – a surge that could push gas prices even higher. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is testifying before the Senate Judiciary committee. Plus, a environmental health advocacy group has found some alarming substances in the US food supply.

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Trump: ‘Big Wave’ to Come in Iran, Austin Shooting Victim Named, Voting Opens in Heated Senate Primaries and more Mar 03, 2026

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Israel strikes Iran as President Trump warns of a 'big wave' to come. Israel bombs Hezbollah in Lebanon as the war expands. A third person dies after Austin mass shooting. Polls open today in first primaries in TX, NC and AR. Plus, ‘Staples Baddie’ makes office supplies hot again.

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Trump on Iran, Austin Shooting Victims, New Combined Streamer and more Mar 02, 2026

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President Donald Trump laid out his objectives for military strikes against Iran. We’ll tell you how Europe, the Middle East, and the US are reacting to the widening conflict. Investors are scooping up safe haven assets as the war in Iran unfolds. We have new details on the shooting rampage in Austin that killed two people. Plus, two major streaming services are joining forces.

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Inside the Iran Strike, Oil Prices Surge, Secret Celebrity Wedding and more Mar 02, 2026

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The Pentagon is laying out how and why it launched a joint attack with Israel on Iran. The war is now expanding beyond Iran’s borders – we’ll tell you where. Americans are already feeling the war's impact at the pump and on Wall Street. A new survey reveals a stark economic reality for American teachers. Plus, two “Spiderman” stars reportedly quietly tied the knot.

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Trump: War with Iran Could Last ‘Four Weeks or So’, Suspect In Austin Mass Shooting, Musk to Court For Twitter Lawsuit and more Mar 02, 2026

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War spirals in the Middle East, as U.S. forces are attacked. Top lawmakers to be briefed on war with Iran, today. A suspect has been identified in a mass shooting in Austin, Texas. A trial begins today over Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter. Plus, and eight-year-old is collecting 300 boxes of cereal for kids in need.

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