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Despite antiwar MAGA wing, Trump gets Republican support for Iran strikes
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House Dem. Leader Jeffries responds to air strikes on Iran by U.S. and Israel
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‘SNL’ Weekend Update Uses Trump’s Own Words Against Him on Iran War
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If You're Dealing With Stubborn Foot And Toenail Fungus, Dermatologists Say You Should Try These Products
Imagine if you had a tiny garden of mushrooms growing under your toenails. Sounds yucky, right? Well, that's kind of what happens when someone has toe...
'One year of failure.' The Lancet slams RFK Jr.'s first year as health chief
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Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is killed in Israeli strike, ending 36-year iron rule
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Iranian media confirms death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
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USA Women’s Hockey Stars Shade President Trump on ‘SNL’
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Flights in and out of Middle East cancelled and diverted after Iran strikes
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How MMA fighters reacted to UFC's White House plans
Imagine you’re having your birthday party at a super cool place, like a castle or a giant spaceship, and you invite your friends to come. Now, imagi...
Neil Sedaka, “Laughter in the Rain” and “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do” Singer, Dead at 86
Imagine you have a favorite singer who sings beautiful songs that make everyone smile and sometimes feel a little sad too. Neil Sedaka was one of thos...
Longtime CBS News Producer Cites Claims of Aiming Reporting Towards “Particular Part of the Political Spectrum” in Exit Memo
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