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Trump says Iran war will wrap up "very shortly," but warns of more strikes in coming weeks -- President Trump predicted in a prime-time address that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and said U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories," but he did not offer a definitive timeline.

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Live - Artemis II launches into orbit as NASA begins historic moon mission - NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-and-a-half-day mission around the moon and back. updated 20M ago

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Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 species granted international protection -- According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale. -- Mar 30

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Everything to know about NASA's Artemis II moon mission -- NASA is poised to launch four astronauts on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.

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Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as heat records are shattered worldwide -- Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans. -- Mar 27

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Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine -- Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks. -- Mar 26

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How to watch the Artemis II launch -- As launch time approaches for NASA's first moonshot in more than half a century, anticipation is building for the Artemis II mission. Here's how to watch today's liftoff.

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Smooth countdown continues for Artemis II moon mission -- Forecasters continue to predict an 80% chance of favorable weather on Wednesday for the launch of four astronauts on a flight to the moon. -- Mar 31

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Countdown begins for long-awaited Artemis II moon mission -- Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening. -- Mar 30

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These 4 astronauts are making history on flight around the moon -- NASA's Artemis II astronauts - three space station veterans and a Canadian rookie - stand out even in an astronaut corps full of super achievers.

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Magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Indonesia's Molucca Sea sets off small tsunami -- Indonesia, a vast archipelago of more than 280 million people, sits on major seismic faults and is frequently hit by earthquakes​.

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Trump admin. lifts sanctions on Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's acting president -- The Trump administration has lifted sanctions on Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez, according to the Treasury Department, as the U.S. seeks to rebuild ties with the Venezuelan government.

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Activist ship's collision with krill trawler called "deliberate attack" -- A video shows the moment when the M/V Bandero, operated by the Captain Paul Watson Foundation, steams toward the stern of the fishing vessel.

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U.S. commandos in Ecuador for mission targeting alleged narco-terrorists -- American commandos joined Ecuadorian troops in a joint mission aimed at dismantling a suspected criminal hub along the country's coast.

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King Charles III to address Congress on April 28 -- Congressional leaders announced that Britain's King Charles III will address a joint meeting of Congress as part of his visit to Washington later this month.

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Majority of recent ship traffic through Strait of Hormuz linked to Iran -- Trump said Iran gave him the "present" of letting eight oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, but the majority of ships making the passage are Iranian, including

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Hiker's dog rescued by helicopter week after getting lost in forest -- After strangers raised thousands of dollars for a search, the border collie was flown to safety by a pilot who was determined to reunite pet and owner.

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Iran war's "core strategic objectives are nearing completion," Trump says -- Trump says he expects the U.S. war with Iran to end within several weeks despite unrelenting attacks from both sides and Iran's iron grip on the Strait of Hormuz.

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Russian military plane crashes in Crimea, killing 29 people -- The Soviet-designed military transport turboprop aircraft crashed into a cliff, sources at the scene told state news agencies.

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American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Iraq -- American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter as well as an Iraqi official.

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Iran war's impact is spreading beyond oil, hitting helium and aluminum -- Shortages of helium, a byproduct of natural gas processing, could create problems for semiconductor and medical equipment manufacturers. -- Mar 31

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Hegseth slated for House testimony amid Iran war pressure, sources say -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth​ is tentatively expected to testify publicly before the House Armed Services Committee on April 29, according to two sources familiar with the plans. -- Mar 31

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Police find drug-smuggling tunnel with rail system and cranes in Spain -- Police said two people headed the network, including one person considered to be the "narco-architect" and "mastermind of the tunnels." -- Mar 31

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Premature babies who escaped Gaza war finally reunited with families -- Palestinian parents separated from their premature newborns by the war in Gaza finally get to meet their children for the first time. -- Mar 31

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