The strikes follow an air assault in Iraq and Syria on Friday that targeted other Iranian-backed militias and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard in retaliation for the drone strike that killed three U.S. troops in Jordan last weekend.
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Controversial podcast host Joe Rogan signs new multiyear deal with Spotify
Over the years, Rogan has developed a huge audience for his long, wide-ranging interviews with a variety of guests, including comedians, athletes, scientists and conspiracy theorists.
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A painting by René Magritte may fetch $64 million at an auction marking a century of surrealism
The painting includes several of the Belgian artist’s signature motifs, including a bowler-hatted man and fluffy white clouds on a blue sky.
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Testimony, closing arguments conclude in manslaughter trial of Michigan school shooter’s mother
Jury deliberations are scheduled to begin Monday.
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More than 100 people got sick on world cruise that just left Florida, CDC says
At least 123 passengers and 16 staff members have reported symptoms of gastrointestinal illness.
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North Korea tests more cruise missiles as leader Kim calls for war readiness
North Korea has been conducting a provocative series of weapons tests in the face of deepening tensions with the United States, South Korea and Japan.
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A London judge acquits climate activist Greta Thunberg of refusing to leave oil industry conference
She and her four co-defendants were cleared on the basis of ‘significant deficiencies’ in the evidence against them.
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Report: Secretary of state received hundreds of threatening messages after Trump decision
In addition to threatening and abusive communications received in December, Shenna Bellows also received an online threat last May warning the Memorial Day holiday would be her last.
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Carl Weathers, linebacker-turned-actor who starred in ‘Rocky,’ ‘Predator’ and ‘Happy Gilmore,’ dies at 76
His manager said Weathers died Thursday. His family issued a statement saying he died ‘peacefully in his sleep.’
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Court filing discloses Fulton County DA and prosecutor hired in Trump case had personal relationship
Nathan Wade said in an affidavit attached to the filing that he and Willis developed a personal relationship in 2022 but there was no relationship before he was appointed special prosecutor.