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Staff sexual misconduct, accusers say
Marie was released from prison in late 2023 and tried to put Ross out of her mind. But it was hard to move on, she said, because he called her almost every day, telling her he missed the things they did together. Those things had shattered her self-worth and her long-term relationship with her child’s father, she said. She had…
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‘No Kings’ protests expected across the country this Saturday
Millions of people are expected to join a national rally on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump’s policies, the higher cost of living and the war against Iran, event organizers say. More than 3,100 “No Kings” demonstrations – about as many events as there are counties in the US – are expected in all fifty states, including an Alaskan city…
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Taking Kharg Island is seen as key to opening Hormuz. There are better options
The future of the war in Iran is increasingly focused on less than 9 square miles of coral outcrop in the Persian Gulf. Kharg Island, which lies about 30 kilometers (19 miles) off the Iranian mainland and 500 kilometers (300 miles) northwest of the Strait of Hormuz, is the export terminal for 90 percent of Iran’s oil shipments. The island…
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Middle East crisis live: Trump pauses strikes on energy sites; German minister says US and Iran to meet for talks in Pakistan | US-Israel war on Iran
US and Iran plan to meet soon in Pakistan, says German minister Germany’s foreign minister is saying the US and Iran have had indirect negotiations and that representatives from both sides plan to meet shortly in Pakistan. “Based on my information there have been indirect contacts, and preparations have been made to meet directly. That would be very soon in…
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L.A. Metro approves major rail route expansion into West Hollywood after last-minute deal
Metro’s board on Thursday unanimously approved a new route for a Los Angeles rail line that would extend service from South L.A. into West Hollywood, a pivotal mass transit milestone for L.A. that was struck after last-minute negotiations between Mayor Karen Bass and local leaders. The K Line northern extension underground light rail project would link up with four major…
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Kharg Island: How risky would a US assault on the tiny coral outcrop be?
Even as US President Donald Trump has declared the “war has been won” with Iran, amphibious warships, landing craft and thousands of Marines and sailors are being deployed to the region. The deployment has caused speculation to swirl over whether the US plans to capture Kharg Island, a coral outcrop off Iran’s coast and an economic lifeline for Tehran that…
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DHS shutdown live updates as Senate holds test vote on funding bill
6m ago Thune says discussions ongoing, indicates willingness to tweak offer Thune told reporters that Republicans haven’t received a formal response from the Democrats to their offer, but he said “the vote is indicative” of their opposition, referring to the DHS vote that remains open but has only received support from one Democrat. The majority leader expressed openness to…
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Trump warns Iran to accept defeat “before it is too late” as Israel says key commander killed
6m ago UAE says 15 Iranian missiles and 11 drones “dealt with” today, as country’s death toll from war hits 10 The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense said it had intercepted 15 Iranian missiles and 11 attack drones on Thursday. One of the interceptions killed two civilians, bringing the overall death toll in the UAE since the U.S.…
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Middle East crisis live: Trump insists Iran wants a deal despite initial rejection; China sees ‘glimmer of hope’ for talks | US-Israel war on Iran
Interim summary In case you’re just joining today’s live coverage of the US-Israel war on Iran, here’s a rundown on the latest. It’s 10.30am in Tehran, 9am in Tel Aviv and Beirut and 3am in Washington DC. Donald Trump has insisted Iran is still interested in a deal after Tehran dismissed a US ceasefire proposal, countered with a plan of…
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Trump promises wins for GOP despite midterm warning signs
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump predicted Wednesday that his party will have larger congressional majorities after November’s midterm elections, even as political warning signs that have privately worried some Republicans for months are starting to flash red. While Trump said the U.S. “is winning so big” in the war in Iran, it is keeping gas prices high, travelers are…
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