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Alabama gov orders flags lowered for Maj Alex Klinner after fatal Iraq plane crash; fundraiser garners $1.4M
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Alabama gov orders flags lowered for Maj Alex Klinner after fatal Iraq plane crash; fundraiser garners $1.4M

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey orders flags at half-staff to honor three fallen Air National Guard members from Birmingham who died in an Iraq KC-135 incident.

Leora Bergstrom · 17 Mar, 2026
Chris Pratt warns that Hollywood fame and success 'will kill you' without strong faith foundation
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Chris Pratt warns that Hollywood fame and success 'will kill you' without strong faith foundation

Chris Pratt opens up about faith, family values and why the light that shines on celebrities can be deadly without inner strength and grounding.

Kylee O'Connell · 17 Mar, 2026
FIFA rejects Iran's push to move World Cup matches out of US to Mexico
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FIFA rejects Iran's push to move World Cup matches out of US to Mexico

The 2026 World Cup schedule will remain unchanged as FIFA pushed back on Iran's push to relocate their three group-stage matches out of the U.S. and into Mexico...

Madisen Howe · 17 Mar, 2026
Newsom slams FCC’s Brendan Carr for threats against media, blasts Trump as 'Dear Leader'
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Newsom slams FCC’s Brendan Carr for threats against media, blasts Trump as 'Dear Leader'

Gavin Newsom called the FCC chair's media warning "sick," according to Semafor on Monday, and referred to President Donald Trump as "Dear Leader" during an inte...

Claudie Tillman · 17 Mar, 2026
Is the 'Irish goodbye' rude? Experts say most people get it wrong
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Is the 'Irish goodbye' rude? Experts say most people get it wrong

The "Irish goodbye" isn't uniquely Irish, and it has global variations. Experts agree, though, that there's a right way to slip out of parties without being rud...

Minerva Maggio · 17 Mar, 2026
Ousted Hegseth aide resurfaces in intel role as Iran war sparks internal strain
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Ousted Hegseth aide resurfaces in intel role as Iran war sparks internal strain

Dan Caldwell, accused of leaking classified information, lands new role under Tulsi Gabbard amid Iran war escalation and Trump tensions.

Jamil Lemke · 17 Mar, 2026
Iran regime hides in bunkers as civilians left exposed without adequate bomb shelters or sirens
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Iran regime hides in bunkers as civilians left exposed without adequate bomb shelters or sirens

Iranian civilians complain about lack of bomb shelters and warning systems as Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officials hide in bunkers during strikes.

Bradley Powlowski · 17 Mar, 2026
Next move on Iran: Seize Kharg Island, secure uranium or risk ground war escalation
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Next move on Iran: Seize Kharg Island, secure uranium or risk ground war escalation

Military analysts discuss three paths for U.S.-Iran conflict: capturing Iran's economic lifeline at Kharg Island, full invasion or securing nuclear sites.

Wilmer Ward · 17 Mar, 2026
Michigan synagogue attacker's ex-wife warned 911 operator he was 'not stable' as assault began
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Michigan synagogue attacker's ex-wife warned 911 operator he was 'not stable' as assault began

Ex-wife warned 911 that Michigan man was "mentally unstable" before he allegedly rammed car into Temple Israel synagogue and fired shots at security.

Caterina Koch · 17 Mar, 2026
Federal judge strikes down Ten Commandments displays in several Arkansas school districts
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Federal judge strikes down Ten Commandments displays in several Arkansas school districts

Federal judge blocks Arkansas Ten Commandments law for several school districts, ruling classroom mandate violates church-state separation.

Jorge Boyer · 17 Mar, 2026
Trump promised lower costs; the Iran conflict now threatens that pledge
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Trump promised lower costs; the Iran conflict now threatens that pledge

The Federal Reserve weighs interest rate cuts as the Iran war complicates the inflation fight. Rising oil prices have created a challenging policy dilemma for t...

Madison Kassulke · 17 Mar, 2026
Most vulnerable Senate Dem blames Republicans for unpaid TSA workers after opposing funding bill
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Most vulnerable Senate Dem blames Republicans for unpaid TSA workers after opposing funding bill

Sen. Jon Ossoff blamed Republicans for the Department of Homeland Security shutdown while the Atlanta airport continued to face travel disruptions.

Brody Russel · 17 Mar, 2026