War in Iran intensifies a time of uncertainty for makers of the ultimate in bling, luxury watches
Asian stocks gain and oil falls on hopes of renewed US-Iran talks
Aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington faces a House vote
Pope Leo XIV in Algeria to walk in footsteps of his spiritual father, St. Augustine
Mike Trout vs. Aaron Judge turns into starry slugfest of 3-time MVPs as Yanks edge Angels 11-10
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As the Iran war drags on, Israeli solidarity comes under strain
As the Iran war drags on, Israeli solidarity comes under strain
April 05, 2026ABIN
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European ministers call for profit caps on energy companies as Iran war drives price surge
Finance ministers from five European Union member states are urging the bloc to introduce a windfall tax on energy companies as surging oil and gas prices raise inflation fears
April 04, 2026
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Trump budget seeks $1.5T in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic programs
President Donald Trump has proposed boosting defense spending to $1.5 trillion in his 2027 budget released Friday, the largest such request in decades, reflecting his emphasis on U.S. military investments over domestic programs
April 03, 2026
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Trump’s Iran war leaves Republicans adrift ahead of midterms
Donald Trump won the presidency by promising to lower costs and end wars
April 03, 2026
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Wall Street closed for Good Friday, but US futures inch lower following strong March jobs report
U.S. futures were trading modestly lower following surprisingly strong jobs data from the federal government
April 03, 2026
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The Latest: Hegseth asks US Army’s top uniformed officer to step down during Iran war
The U.S. Army’s top uniformed officer has been asked to step down by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
April 02, 2026
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Energy markets start tuning Trump out after repeated Iran war whiplash
Energy markets start tuning Trump out after repeated Iran war whiplash
April 03, 2026
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US mortgage rates climb for fifth-straight week, pushed up by Iran war worries
US mortgage rates climb for fifth-straight week, pushed up by Iran war worries
April 02, 2026
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Stocks are volatile, oil soars as Trump rattles markets with lack of clear exit plan
Stocks are volatile, oil soars as Trump rattles markets with lack of clear exit plan
April 02, 2026
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US jobless aid filings fall to 202,000 as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty of Iran war
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as layoffs remain sparse despite a softening labor market and rising energy costs due to the Iran war
April 02, 2026
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What to expect from the March jobs report — and when the war could hit hiring
What to expect from the March jobs report — and when the war could hit hiring
April 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment
Dizzying US fuel prices are determined by factors largely outside of a gas station's control
U.S. gas prices are climbing fast, and drivers are paying the highest pump prices since 2022 as the Iran war shakes oil markets
April 02, 2026
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$200 oil isn’t as crazy as it sounds
$200 oil isn’t as crazy as it sounds
April 02, 2026
Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World
Is Iran war really ‘America First,’ Iranian president asks in letter to US public
Is Iran war really ‘America First,’ Iranian president asks in letter to US public
April 02, 2026
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It’s International Fact-Checking Day. Refresh your AI identification skills
Artificial intelligence-generated content is everywhere these days, making it increasingly difficult to separate fact from fiction, particularly when it comes to breaking news
April 02, 2026
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Trump says US forces will 'finish the job' soon in first prime-time speech since starting Iran war
President Donald Trump says U_S_ forces will “finish the job” in Iran soon as “core strategic objectives are nearing completion.”
April 01, 2026
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FACT FOCUS: False claims Trump made as he addressed the nation about Iran
President Donald Trump's address to the nation on the Iran war did not always hew to the facts
April 02, 2026
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The Latest: Trump addresses the nation on the US war effort in Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump’s prime-time address at 9 p.m. EDT offers an update on the progress made toward achieving his goals in the war with Iran, which are to destroy the country’s missile production and Navy, ensure its proxies can no longer destabilize the region and guarantee Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon
April 01, 2026
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Trump's go-to moves to influence the markets are increasingly falling flat as the Iran war drags on
President Donald Trump has prioritized efforts to calm the financial markets during the Iran war, but his go-to moves are starting to fall flat
March 31, 2026
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US-Europe rift widens as Trump lashes out at NATO allies over Mideast war
U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s strongly considering pulling the United States out of NATO, yet he failed to mention the alliance in his speech to the American public about the Iran war
April 01, 2026
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What Americans thought about Trump’s Iran strategy before his Wednesday address
What Americans thought about Trump’s Iran strategy before his Wednesday address
April 02, 2026
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Stocks rally worldwide as oil prices ease on hopes for a possible end to the Iran war
Stocks rushed higher worldwide, and oil prices eased as hopes built that the war with Iran could end soon
April 01, 2026
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Retail sales rose in February before the Iran war, which threatens to derail spending
Shoppers increased their spending in February, particularly on cars and clothing, after pulling back at the start of the year due to severe winter storms
April 01, 2026
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Four ways a hasty Trump exit from the Iran war may not end the conflict
Four ways a hasty Trump exit from the Iran war may not end the conflict
April 01, 2026
Crime|Environment|MidEast|Political|World
Trump’s threats of targeting water plants in Iran, a potential war crime, alarm Gulf allies
Trump’s threats of targeting water plants in Iran, a potential war crime, alarm Gulf allies
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World
Rubio's and Vance's differing postures on Iran war highlight their challenges ahead of 2028 election
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance are both seen as the Republican Party’s strongest potential candidates in the next presidential election, but the Iran war could prove to be a political millstone for them
April 01, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Business sentiments in Japan improving despite Iran worries
A quarterly survey by the Bank of Japan shows business sentiment among major Japanese manufacturers improved slightly
April 01, 2026
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Trump lashes out at Europe as growing number of allies reject US calls for help
Trump lashes out at Europe as growing number of allies reject US calls for help
April 01, 2026
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The Dow surges more than 1,100 points as Wall Street soars to its best day since last spring
U.S. stocks surged to their best day since last spring as doubt swung back to hope on Wall Street about a possible end to the war with Iran
March 31, 2026
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The war in Iran has shaken up financial markets. See the impact of the conflict, in five charts
After meandering for a couple of months, financial markets endured numerous frenzied swings during March as the war in Iran raged
April 01, 2026
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Behind the scenes and in front of cameras, Hegseth serving as top cheerleader for military power in Iran war
Behind the scenes and in front of cameras, Hegseth serving as top cheerleader for military power in Iran war
March 31, 2026
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Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks
Since the United States and Israel launched their war against Iran on Feb. 28, the Trump administration claims to have all but “obliterated” the Islamic Republic’s military capabilities
March 31, 2026
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Formula 1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to Iran war
Formula 1 and its governing body, the FIA, say the Grand Prix races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will not be held in April on safety grounds related to the Iran war
March 15, 2026
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A truck rammed a Michigan synagogue with more than a hundred children inside. Here’s what we know
A truck rammed a Michigan synagogue with more than a hundred children inside. Here’s what we know
March 14, 2026
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What we know on day 15 of the US-Israel war with Iran
What we know on day 15 of the US-Israel war with Iran
March 14, 2026
Education
Iran war and other tough topics give K-12 teachers chance to teach students how, not what, to think
A Penn State training program helps K-12 teachers learn how to give students the confidence to ask questions and understand various perspectives about complex topics.
March 14, 2026
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The Latest: US is deploying Marines to Middle East as it pounds Iran
U.S. Marines are being deployed to the Middle East as American and Israeli strikes pound Iran
March 13, 2026
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US eases some Russian oil sanctions but crude prices stay high
The U.S. is temporarily easing part of its sanctions measures on Russian oil, a reflection of global worries about sharply higher oil prices due to the Iran war
March 13, 2026
World
All 6 crew members on a US refueling plane that crashed in Iraq are dead, US military says
The U.S. military says a KC-135 refueling aircraft supporting operations against Iran crashed in western Iraq, killing all six crew members
March 13, 2026
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Trump fundraising email uses photo from soldiers’ dignified transfer and promises ‘private national security briefings’
Trump fundraising email uses photo from soldiers’ dignified transfer and promises ‘private national security briefings’
March 14, 2026
Political|World
Key Senate chairman hopes to soon have first public oversight hearings on war with Iran
Key Senate chairman hopes to soon have first public oversight hearings on war with Iran
March 13, 2026
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US stocks lose ground as war with Iran keeps pressure on oil prices
Wall Street’s losses deepened as the ongoing fallout from the war in Iran keeps pushing oil prices higher, ratcheting up inflationary pressure on the global economy
March 13, 2026
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The US economy grew just 0.7% last quarter, ahead of a potentially destabilizing war with Iran
The US economy grew just 0.7% last quarter, ahead of a potentially destabilizing war with Iran
March 13, 2026
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Oil prices stay high despite US temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian oil stranded at sea
Oil prices stay high despite US temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian oil stranded at sea
March 13, 2026
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Iran is escalating the war by attacking ships along a key oil route. Here’s what we know.
Iran is escalating the war by attacking ships along a key oil route. Here’s what we know.
March 11, 2026
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China positions itself as force for global stability at its annual Congress
China is signaling it will stay focused on technology and economic growth, even as U.S. tensions with Iran rise
March 12, 2026
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A war waged by the world’s wealthiest nation is hitting the wallets of those who can least afford it
A war waged by the world’s wealthiest nation is hitting the wallets of those who can least afford it
March 13, 2026
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What we know on the 13th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
What we know on the 13th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
March 12, 2026
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Oil jumps to $100 per barrel and stocks sink worldwide with no clear end in sight for the Iran war
Worries about the war with Iran sent oil prices back to $100 per barrel and stocks sinking worldwide
March 12, 2026