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Questions mount for Hegseth over possible US involvement in strike on Iranian school -- Democrats have written to ask the defence secretary whether the US was responsible, but he says the issue is being investigated. -- World

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US eases Russia oil sanctions as Iran war pushes up energy prices -- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it was a temporary measure that will last until 11 April. -- Business

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LIVE - US military says rescue efforts under way after refuelling plane crashes in Iraq - The American military says it was not brought down by hostile or friendly fire. Meanwhile, Israel continues strikes against Iran and Lebanon.

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Michigan synagogue attack 'targeted act of violence against Jewish community', FBI says - The suspect rammed a vehicle rammed into Temple Israel in an incident being investigated as a targeted attack on the Jewish community.

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Customer sues Costco for tariff refunds -- The lawsuit is an indication of the complexities looming over a potential $166bn in tariff refunds.

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Epstein used modelling agent to recruit girls, Brazilian women tell BBC -- Modelling agent used businesses to recruit girls and arrange US visas to visit Jeffrey Epstein, Brazilian women tell BBC.

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Nasa spacecraft weighing 1,300lb re-enters Earth's atmosphere -- Much of the Van Allen Probe was expected to burn up in the atmosphere, though Nasa said there was a "low" risk of people being struck by surviving components.

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Sly fox sneaks on to cargo ship in Southampton and arrives in New York -- The animal that stowed away on the vessel is now in the care of the Bronx Zoo with veterinary staff.

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Volcanic fragments rain down as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts -- This eruption episode sent fragments made of ash, pumice, and pieces of volcanic glass into communities, forcing highway closures and the evacuation of tourists.

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Justified or not? US military families on fears of Iran war -- BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith spoke to Gold Star mum Lynn, whose son died in the Iraq War, and veteran Jeremy.

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Watch: What's on the menu for celebrities on Oscars night -- From sushi to gold-dusted chocolate statuettes, a feast will be served at the Oscars after party on Sunday.

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Severe weather batters US including this tornado in Illinois -- The event was part of a string of severe weather that hit the Midwest Tuesday, causing the deaths of two people in the US state of Indiana.

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'I don't know why we're doing it' - Americans divided on Iran war -- Ten days since President Trump first announced the attack, people from across the US tell the BBC what they think the best outcome of the conflict could be.

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What do Georgians want from Marjorie Taylor Greene's replacement? -- The special election to replace the congresswoman who resigned in January has resulted in a runoff between Republican Clayton Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris.

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A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains -- It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.

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Pete Hegseth brings combative style as face of Trump's war in Iran -- The former Fox host projects an image of unapologetic frontman for the world's most powerful military.

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Jeffrey Epstein had two key aides - why do they still control his money and secrets? -- Richard Kahn and Darren Indyke administer Epstein's estate - court filings allege complicity in his crimes.

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Mixed messages from Trump leave more questions than answers over war's end -- The US president has tried to soothe nerves over oil and markets, but his comments still lack clarity, writes Anthony Zurcher.

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Why the price of oil matters more than you might think -- A shock to oil supplies is rattling financial markets, driving up prices at the pump and raising fears of a bigger economic hit.

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Suspect dead after ramming vehicle into Jewish temple in Michigan -- The FBI said the incident is being investigated as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community".

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Winners, Sinners and record breakers: 17 fun facts about this year's Oscars -- Sinners, Marty Supreme, Hamnet and One Battle After Another are among the films in contention this year.

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One dead and two injured in Virginia university shooting -- A gunman opened fire at Old Dominion University in Virginia, shooting three people before students subdued him.

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UFC fighters to train FBI agents at Quantico -- UFC fighters will visit the FBI academy in Quantico, Virginia, this weekend for a training seminar on techniques and tactics and preparing for competition.

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Artemis II: Nasa targets early April for Moon mission -- Nasa says technical problems that have delayed the rocket are fixed and it is ready for launch.

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King expresses 'concern' over Alberta separatists in meeting with First Nations chiefs -- One First Nation has sued the province of Alberta, arguing that allowing a possible referendum on separating from Canada is a violation of indigenous rights.

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Sheriff: Synagogue suspect dead, security guard injured -- There are no apparent injuries to staff or children at the attached preschool, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard says, but a security guard was injured.

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Police respond to reports of 'active shooter' at Temple Israel -- The county sheriff's office has said they are clearing the building, and nearby schools have been placed on lock-down.

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Watch: Groceries remain on shelves after tornado rips roof off supermarket -- Nearly unscathed shelves stood next to destroyed grocery aisles after a tornado with winds of up to 150 mph hit Lake Village, Indiana.

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