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US investigates fatal air strike on Iranian girls' school -- U.S. officials say they are investigating a strike that hit an Iranian elementary school last week, raising questions about targeting and intelligence for Operation Epic Fury. -- Anna Mulrine Grobe

2 days ago

Kristi Noem stoked controversy at Homeland Security. Why she lost Trump's trust. -- Sarah Matusek

2 days ago

Trump criticized GOP hawks. Why did he choose war with Iran anyway? -- Simon Montlake

2 days ago

Coast Guard patrols a quiet southern border as enforcement action moves inland - By - Sarah Matusek - , Alfredo Sosa - / 10 min

2 days ago

US wants Kurdish boots on the ground in Iran. Why it's not an easy ask.

2 days ago

America First? War in Iran threatens to split Trump's MAGA coalition.

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Senate rejects bill to curb Trump on Iran. That fits a long pattern on war powers.

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Evacuate? Some Americans living in the Middle East wish they could.

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In Texas, Democrats coalesce around a Senate candidate while GOP fight drags on

2 days ago

Members of Congress clash over funding for Homeland Security after US strikes on Iran

3 days ago

I trusted AI with daily decisions. The way it dived in, experts say, raises flags.

4 days ago

Initial Iran strikes over, what strategy will define the next US moves?

4 days ago

In Iran, Trump is trying something untested: Outsourcing regime change

5 days ago

In Texas, a contentious Republican primary goes down to the wire

5 days ago

Congress didn't authorize Iran strikes. Trump's move to do so carries political risks.

6 days ago

Where does Boston put all its snow? I hiked 7 miles through the city to find out.

6 days ago

Live chat replay: A conversation on Iran war with Scott Peterson -- In an interview, senior Middle East correspondent Scott Peterson talks about how the U.S., Israel, and Iran arrived at this point. He addresses who might replace the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and whether Iranians will be better off once the conflict subsides. And he delves into the ethos of Shiite martyrdom. -- Christa Case Bryant

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