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Two weeks into war with Iran, Trump has been knocked back on his political heels
Two weeks of war in Iran has President Donald Trump increasingly knocked back on his political heels.
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North Korean leader Kim observes test of rocket launch systems with his daughter
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A pardon lobbyist, $500,000 demand and alleged 'enforcer' lead to extortion charge in New York
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After quieter weeks, Taiwan reports large-scale Chinese military aircraft presence near the island
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Ruptured pipe that leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac is back in operation
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AP finds an Israeli group discreetly organized the mystery flights evacuating Palestinians from Gaza
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Gulf states intercept new missiles and drones as Iran threatens to widen war
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Armed group killed security personnel in an ambush in north-central Nigeria, authorities say
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As Trump pushes deportations, immigration data becomes harder to find
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A media-rating company says a Trump agency is threatening its livelihood
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From slavery to the White House, the Ficklin family served presidents for nearly 8 decades
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine waiting on US and Russia to set next round of talks
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Orbán and challenger Magyar summon rival rallies in show of strength before Hungary's April election
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As other Iran‑allied groups are engaging in the Mideast war, Yemen's Houthis hold back
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Israeli soldiers fire on family car in occupied West Bank, killing 4
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Hospital officials say an Israeli strike killed 4 in Gaza, including 2 children and a pregnant woman
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French voters head to polls in early municipal test before 2027 presidential election
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Republic of Congo votes in an election that's expected to extend incumbent president's 42-year rule
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Kazakhstanis vote in referendum on new constitution that would cement president's grip on power
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A bus carrying Indian pilgrims plunges off a mountain road in Nepal, killing 7
Millions in Vietnam to vote for a new legislature in general election
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The Latest: Gulf countries report new attacks after Iran warns major UAE ports to evacuate
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Boston's St. Patrick's Day parade among nation's largest Irish heritage celebrations
Counterespionage thriller is first Chinese movie to get backing of intelligence agency
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Jürgen Habermas, influential German philosopher, dies at 96
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North Korea fires about 10 missiles toward sea in show of force, Seoul says
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Tehran claims the US attacked it from the UAE as Iran war enters its third week
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Anti-war protests in Italy and Spain as high-stakes referendum on Italian judges looms
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Rwanda threatens to withdraw its counterinsurgency troops from Mozambique
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