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Six Dead, Dozens Injured as Tornadoes Hit Michigan and Oklahoma

Six people died and over a dozen were injured after tornadoes struck Michigan and Oklahoma, causing widespread damage and prompting state emergencies.

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Getty Images A red Chevrolet car is crushed under a large tree that has topped due to a storm

Pakistani Man Convicted for 2024 Plot to Kill Trump and US Officials

Asif Merchant, a Pakistani man, was convicted for a 2024 plot to kill Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and others, directed by Iranian authorities in retaliation for Qassem Suleimani's death.

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Trump Rebukes Fox Reporter on Russia-Iran Question; Predicts Cuba's Fall Soon

Former President Trump rebuked a Fox News reporter over questions about Russia aiding Iran in targeting US troops and predicted Cuba's imminent fall amid ongoing Middle East tensions and US policy developments.

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Donald Trump looks on during a 'Saving College Sports' roundtable in the East Room of the White House in Washington DC on 6 March 2026.

Six Controversial Moments That Defined Kristi Noem's Homeland Security Tenure

Kristi Noem's tenure as homeland security secretary was marked by controversy, including fatal shootings, luxury jet purchases, a costly ad campaign, and a contentious prison visit.

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Getty Images US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee in the Dirksen Senate Office Building

Pentagon Labels AI Firm Anthropic a Supply Chain Risk Amid Access Dispute

The Pentagon has designated AI firm Anthropic a supply chain risk, escalating tensions over government access to its technology amid concerns about surveillance and autonomous weapons.

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Reuters US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth standing in a blue suit and tie.

Vote on Trump’s $400M White House Ballroom Postponed Amid Public Opposition

The National Capital Planning Commission delayed its vote on Trump's $400M White House ballroom after receiving over 35,000 public comments, mostly opposing the project. Legal challenges and preservation concerns continue to surround the plan.

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Construction of the White House ballroom underway in Washington DC on 12 January 2026.

Suspect Arrested After Three Women Found Dead in Rural Utah

Ivan Miller, 22, was arrested after three women were found dead at two locations in rural Utah. Authorities tracked Miller through multiple states before his capture. Investigations continue with no ongoing public threats reported.

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Man at a podium stands between two others with flags behind them

US Seeks Ukraine's Support Against Iranian Drone Threats in Gulf, Zelensky Confirms

The US has requested Ukraine's help defending Gulf allies against Iranian Shahed drones. Zelensky confirms Ukraine's conditional support, emphasizing the need to protect its own defense and seeking diplomatic gains amid complex geopolitical dynamics.

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Getty Images President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks at a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council on March 3, 2026 in Kyiv, Ukraine. He's leaning forward in his chair over a microphone, with a serious look on his face, and is dressed all in black

Texas Congressman Admits Affair with Aide Amid Ethics Probe and Election Pressure

Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales admits to an extra-marital affair with aide Regina Santos-Aviles, who died by suicide last year. The admission follows an ethics probe and amid calls for his resignation ahead of a primary run-off election.

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Getty Images Tony Gonzales is seen in a suit and tie walking in the US Capitol

Britney Spears Arrested in California, Court Date Set for May 4

Britney Spears was arrested by California Highway Patrol on Wednesday night and released early Thursday. She will appear in Ventura County Superior Court on May 4. The arrest reason remains undisclosed.

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Getty Images Singer Britney Spears arrives at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden on August 28, 2016 in New York City.

House to Vote on Limiting Trump’s War Powers in Iran After Senate Defeat

The House prepares to vote on a resolution limiting Trump's war powers in Iran after the Senate's defeat. The conflict escalates with casualties, rising gas prices, and political shifts in the US and abroad.

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US President Donald Trump pictured in the White House on Wednesday

US Senate Rejects Resolution to Limit Trump’s War Powers on Iran

The US Senate rejected a bipartisan resolution to limit President Trump's war powers in Iran amid ongoing strikes, with the House set to vote next. The conflict continues as the US and Israel strike Iran, and the region responds.

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