'I'm still haunted that he died alone': The last voices of the Covid inquiry
BBC News 2026-03-06 05:22:29.1364308
Author: BBC News
Bereaved families have the final say as the Covid inquiry completes four years of public hearings. ... Read full article
US and Venezuela agree to resume diplomatic ties after Maduro capture
BBC News 2026-03-06 05:22:25.1530508
Author: BBC News
The US said the two sides would make joint efforts to promote stability after the US seized Maduro and his wife. ... Read full article
2024 TfL hack affected around 10 million people, BBC can reveal
BBC News 2026-03-06 05:22:21.4664728
Author: BBC News
TfL insists it has "kept customers informed throughout this incident and will continue to take all necessary action". ... Read full article
Iran targets Israeli embassy in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia intercepts missile
Al Jazeera English 2026-03-06 05:16:24
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Multiple Gulf nations, Arab states, as well as Turkiye and Azerbaijan are caught in the crosshairs of the war. ... Read full article
Sheep are disappearing from the UK's hills - and its dinner plates
BBC News 2026-03-06 05:07:24.3152043
Author: BBC News
Have we have passed "peak sheep" in the UK? ... Read full article
Rep Tony Gonzales says he will not seek re-election amid ethics investigation into affair
Fox News 2026-03-06 05:07:05.257468Author: ... Read full article
War, Trump and Washington’s Gridlock | Sen. Katie Britt
Politico 2026-03-06 04:59:00+00:00
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GOP’s Tony Gonzales, short on friends and options, ends his re-election bid in Texas
MS Now 2026-03-06 04:54:36
Author: Steve Benen
The entirety of the House Republican leadership called on the Texan “to withdraw from his race for re-election.” He grudgingly took the advice. ... Read full article
Utah Republicans Support Migrant Workers Over U.S. Employees, Again
Breitbart News 2026-03-06 04:52:31.3671615Author: ... Read full article
Kristi Noem ousted from Homeland Security post amid recent turmoil
Fox News 2026-03-06 04:52:27.5868567
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Kristi Noem ousted from Trump's DHS after controversial hearings. Sen. Markwayne Mullin reportedly considered as replacement for Homeland Security chief. ... Read full article
Gonzales drops reelection bid after pressure over affair
The Hill 2026-03-06 04:49:16
Author: Emily Brooks
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) dropped his reelection bid on Thursday after coming under pressure from Republican leaders and other GOP colleagues to do so after admitting to an affair with his staffer who later died by suicide. He indicated he would stay in of… ... Read full article
IMF Says Ready to Help Economies Squeezed by Mideast Oil Shock
Bloomberg 2026-03-06 04:39:54+00:00
Author: Claire Jiao
The International Monetary Fund said it stands ready to assist countries facing balance of payment concerns amid heightened uncertainty from the Middle East conflict. ... Read full article
Millions of Barrels of Russian Oil Are Already Close to India
Bloomberg 2026-03-06 04:33:54+00:00
Author: Rong Wei Neo
More than 15 million barrels of Russian oil are floating within easy reach of India, offering the nation a quick fix to Middle East supply shortages after the US issued a temporary license allowing purchases. ... Read full article
China’s Aviation Hubs Become Stopovers of Choice During Iran War
Bloomberg 2026-03-06 04:31:17+00:00
Author: Angus Whitley
Mainland China’s aviation hubs are emerging as beneficiaries as the Iran war upends travel between Australia and Europe, according to data from travel company Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd. ... Read full article
Vietnam Detains Chairman of Long Thanh Airport’s Key Investor
Bloomberg 2026-03-06 04:13:53+00:00
Author: Linh Vu Nguyen, Nguyen Xuan Quynh
Airports Corporation of Vietnam, the main investor of the 336.63 trillion dong ($12.8 billion) Long Thanh International Airport project, said it has received a notification from the police that its chairman has been detained in a corruption probe. ... Read full article
How Travelodge in Maidenhead gave sex attacker key to woman's room
BBC News 2026-03-06 04:07:16.3915378
Author: BBC News
The woman, who woke to find Kyran Smith sexually assaulting her, branded a £30 reward offer "insulting". ... Read full article
SoftBank Seeks Record Loan of Up to $40 Billion for OpenAI Stake
Bloomberg 2026-03-06 04:06:34+00:00
Author: Kari Soo Lindberg, Dinesh Nair, Manuel Baigorri, Vinicy Chan
SoftBank Group Corp. is seeking a loan of as much as $40 billion to mostly help finance its investment in US tech giant OpenAI, according to people familiar with the matter, in what would be its largest-ever borrowing denominated solely in dollars. ... Read full article
Seoul Confirms US Talks on Moving Weapons as Iran War Escalates
Bloomberg 2026-03-06 03:50:39+00:00
Author: Myungshin Cho
South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Seoul is in talks with United States Forces Korea about the possible redeployment of weapons including Patriot air defense systems, as Washington’s conflict with Iran escalates. ... Read full article
Walz: Noem Is Going to Be Spending Time in Minnesota — 'We're Looking for Justice'
Breitbart News 2026-03-06 03:45:33
Author: Pam Key
Thursday on MS NOW's "The Briefing," Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) said former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will have to answer questions from investigators in Minnesota. | Clips ... Read full article
Raskin: There Is 'Exhilaration' Noem Is Gone
Breitbart News 2026-03-06 03:43:47
Author: Pam Key
Thursday on MS NOW's "All In," Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) said that there was "exhilaration" that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem had been removed from her position. | Clips ... Read full article
Travis Kelce chats with Kai Trump at Tiger Woods' golf league
Fox News 2026-03-06 03:37:23.4846649
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Tiger Woods' TGL golf event brought together Travis Kelce and President Donald Trump's granddaughter Kai. Woods is in a relationship with Vanessa Trump, Kai's mother. ... Read full article
Philippines Central Bank Warns Oil at $100 May Trigger Rate Hike
Bloomberg 2026-03-06 03:35:26+00:00
Author: Ditas B Lopez, Neil Jerome Morales
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli Remolona Jr. said oil reaching $100 per barrel could force monetary policy tightening as inflation could breach the central bank’s target range. ... Read full article
PBOC Adviser Warns Long Road Ahead for China’s Consumption Pivot
Bloomberg 2026-03-06 03:34:23+00:00
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China’s effort to pivot its economy toward consumer spending will take a long time, according to a central bank adviser, even as Beijing adopts a softer growth target to signal a greater focus on rebalancing its growth drivers. ... Read full article
Jemele Hill: Cuban, Latino Communities 'Soft Targets for Misinformation'
Breitbart News 2026-03-06 03:33:32
Author: Paul Bois
Former ESPN commentator Jemele Hill denigrated Cubans and Latinos for shifting rightward over the past decade. ... Read full article
Malaysia to Hold Off on Growth Upgrade on Mideast Uncertainty
Bloomberg 2026-03-06 03:22:40+00:00
Author: Ram Anand
Malaysia’s second finance minister said policymakers will hold off on raising the country’s 2026 growth forecast as uncertainty over the Middle East conflict clouds the country’s economic outlook. ... Read full article
Economists Raise Hong Kong 2026 Growth View on Budget Support
Bloomberg 2026-03-06 03:19:38+00:00
Author: Cynthia Li
Hong Kong’s economic growth for this year is expected to be higher than previously forecast, supported by improving financial activity and expansionary measures in the government’s Feb. 25 budget, according to the median estimate in a survey conducted March … ... Read full article
Let's Go Hydro owner will drain lake if trespassers do not stop swimming
BBC News 2026-03-06 03:07:18.9182495
Author: BBC News
The Police Service of Northern Ireland says it is aware of children entering the outdoor facility. ... Read full article
Anthropic says the Pentagon’s supply chain risk label will have less business impact than feared
CNN 2026-03-06 02:44:34
Author: Hadas Gold
Anthropic on Thursday said a Pentagon designation of the AI company as a “supply chain risk” won’t impact their business partners as heavily as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth implied last week. ... Read full article
First UK government flight for Britons stranded in Middle East departs
BBC News 2026-03-06 02:07:20.1442207
Author: BBC News
The plane was due to leave Oman on Wednesday but remained grounded due to problems getting passengers on board. ... Read full article
Carville doubles down on urging Ilhan Omar to leave the Democratic party after she blasted White males
Fox News 2026-03-06 02:07:19.3319231
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Veteran strategist James Carville suggested Rep. Ilhan Omar leave the Democratic party and join the Democratic Socialists after criticizing her attacks on White males as electorally destructive. ... Read full article
Gulf nations showing discontent for lack of notice about Iran strikes
Associated Press 2026-03-06 01:57:06
Author: Samy Magdy, Michelle L. Price, Aamer Madhani
Iran’s retaliatory attacks in the Middle East over strikes from Israel and the U.S. have left some of America’s partners in the Gulf frustrated over a lack of notice or adequate defense, according to officials. The mostly private frustration comes as Pentagon… ... Read full article
How Kristi Noem got herself fired
MS Now 2026-03-06 01:41:15
Author: Hayes Brown
Hayes Brown: Noem had an extremely reduced concept of her role heading the Department of Homeland Security. She failed to live up even to that. ... Read full article
Newspaper headlines: 'PM vows to shield Brits' and 'Panic in Dubai'
BBC News 2026-03-06 01:37:25.869636
Author: BBC News
Many of the papers have continued to focus on Sir Keir Starmer's response to conflict in the Middle East. ... Read full article
How US sinking of Iranian warship blew hole in Modi’s ‘guardian’ claims
Al Jazeera English 2026-03-06 01:09:29
Author: Yashraj Sharma
India sees itself a security provider in the Indian Ocean. On Wednesday, it couldn’t save even its own guest. ... Read full article
Canada's Mark Carney under fire as ‘all over the place’ on Iran, risking wider US rift
Fox News 2026-03-06 01:07:17.7221841
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The Canadian prime minister has been criticized for changing his position on the Iran conflict three times this week as critics blasted his contradictory stance. ... Read full article
Who is Ahmad Vahidi, the IRGC’s new commander?
Al Jazeera English 2026-03-06 01:00:38
Author: Al Jazeera
Ahmad Vahidi takes command of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as the country battles a devastating US-Israeli assault. ... Read full article
BREAKING: Trump DOJ releases new Epstein files tied to unsubstantiated Trump allegations
MS Now 2026-03-06 00:56:20
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Trump’s Justice Department has uploaded three FBI 302 interviews missing from its initial release of the Epstein files. MS NOW senior legal reporter Lisa Rubin joins The Weeknight to explain what was released. ... Read full article
Drew Carey says misconceptions led him to ignore heart attack symptoms
Fox News 2026-03-06 00:52:29.992533
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Comedian Drew Carey had heart attack symptoms while jogging but still went to work the next day for show taping before calling an ambulance from his trailer after it got worse. ... Read full article
Clinton-appointed judge orders government to begin refunding $130B in Trump tariffs after SCOTUS ruling
Fox News 2026-03-06 00:52:28.2429697
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Federal judge orders $130 billion refund process for Trump tariffs ruled illegal by Supreme Court, affecting over 1,000 companies who paid duties. ... Read full article
What’s exposed by the Justice Department’s reversal on Trump’s campaign against law firms
MS Now 2026-03-06 00:49:02
Author: Mary McCord
Mary McCord: Every lawyer knows that the federal court rulings were correct and that the president's executive orders are legally indefensible. ... Read full article
Florida Republicans’ group chat underscores the GOP’s Nazi problem
MS Now 2026-03-06 00:27:47
Author: Ja'han Jones
The Miami Herald revealed a group chat in which young conservatives discussed killing Black people and spewed other extremist rhetoric. ... Read full article
Republican group attacks Thomas Massie for his opposition to Iran war
Politico 2026-03-06 00:25:19+00:00
Author: Lisa Kashinsky
An ad supporting the lawmaker’s rival aired hours after the House rejected a War Powers resolution. ... Read full article
Florida nurse urges China, UK to ‘attack the United States’ to remove Trump ‘regime’ in viral TikTok
Fox News 2026-03-06 00:22:32.2768717
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Nurse's viral TikTok video allegedly calls for foreign countries to attack US and remove Trump "regime." Joyce Schulz-Killian faces intense backlash online. ... Read full article
Welch: Mullin Will Get Confirmed — He’s 'Competent and He’s Honest'
Breitbart News 2026-03-06 00:13:47
Author: Pam Key
Thursday on CNN's "The Arena," Sen. Peter Welch (VT) said President Donald Trump's pick to replace Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), will be confirmed by the Senate because he was "competent and he's honest." | Clips ... Read full article
Florida Bar takes a step against Lindsey Halligan it wouldn’t take against Pam Bondi
MS Now 2026-03-06 00:12:26
Author: Jordan Rubin
The Florida Bar previously said it wouldn’t probe Attorney General Pam Bondi because she’s a current constitutional officer. ... Read full article
Watch: Heroic Austin Cops Stop 'Property of Allah' Shooter
Breitbart News 2026-03-06 00:10:34
Author: Randy Clark
Austin Police released a trove of evidence in the investigation of the deadly shooting at a popular downtown nightspot that claimed the lives of three victims and the shooter. | Border / Cartel Chronicles ... Read full article
Live Updates: CENTCOM says it's eliminating Iranian threats in Operation Epic Fury with 'lethal precision'
Fox News 2026-03-06 00:07:17.3824468
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U.S. Central Command released fresh footage Thursday showing destruction in Iran as the regime is feeling the impact of the U.S. military. ... Read full article
Iran live: Trump says Iran being ‘demolished’; Tehran keeps up Gulf attacks
Al Jazeera English 2026-03-06 00:00:00
Author: Ted Regencia
Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says ‘no reason why we should negotiate with the US’ as Washington is untrustworthy ... Read full article
Texas lieutenant gov rips Hunt for entering Senate race: ‘He had no business’
The Hill 2026-03-05 23:59:31
Author: Max Rego
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) on Thursday slammed Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-Texas) for entering the GOP Senate primary in the Lone Star State. “Wesley Hunt should have never gotten in this race,” Patrick said on “The Mark Davis Show.” Hunt came in a distant third … ... Read full article
How Kristi Noem finally lost Trump’s trust
The Hill 2026-03-05 23:58:11
Author: Alexander Bolton
Kristi Noem’s assertion at a Senate hearing Tuesday that President Trump had given his blessing to a $220 million Department of Homeland Security (DHS) advertising campaign promoting Noem’s leadership was the final straw that cost the DHS secretary her job on… ... Read full article
Lindsey Halligan faces investigation by Florida Bar
The Washington Post 2026-03-05 23:44:33
Author: Jeremy Roebuck, Katie Mettler
The Justice Department has proposed new regulations that would allow it to intervene in state bar disciplinary actions, which it said have become “weaponized.” ... Read full article
Justice Department releases Epstein files with unverified Trump claim
Associated Press 2026-03-05 23:41:37
Author: Alanna Durkin Richer
The Justice Department has released additional Jeffrey Epstein files involving uncorroborated accusations made by a woman against President Donald Trump that the department said had been mistakenly withheld during an earlier review. The department said last w… ... Read full article
Here are the 4 Democrats who opposed the war powers resolution
The Hill 2026-03-05 23:35:14
Author: Mike Lillis, Regina Zilbermints
Four Democrats defied party leaders on Thursday to oppose a resolution curbing President Trump’s war powers in Iran. Some defections had been expected headed into the vote, given the thorny nature of the conflict and its relationship to Israel, which has div… ... Read full article
How pregnant women’s Tylenol use changed after Trump linked it to autism
The Washington Post 2026-03-05 23:30:00
Author: Lauren Weber, Ariana Eunjung Cha
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and American Academy of Pediatrics say the science does not clearly tie Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism, despite Trump’s warnings. ... Read full article
Bernard LaFayette, Selma voting rights organizer, has died
CNN 2026-03-05 23:27:11
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Bernard LaFayette, the advance man who did the risky groundwork for the voter registration campaign in Selma, Alabama, that culminated in the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, has died. ... Read full article
Democratic reps send letter to Patel over fired FBI agents and staff
The Hill 2026-03-05 23:25:18
Author: Sophie Brams
Two House Democrats are demanding answers from FBI Director Kash Patel about his reported decision last week to fire multiple employees, many of whom allegedly worked in counterintelligence roles. Reps. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) and Seth Magaziner (D-R.I.) as… ... Read full article
America's most overpriced pizza chain revealed, and it's not the one you think
Fox News 2026-03-05 23:22:33.5627401
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New study claims Round Table Pizza is America's most overpriced pizza chain after analyzing 247,927 customer reviews. Domino's and Pizza Hut also made the list. ... Read full article
D.C. assistant police chief placed on leave after improper text messages found
The Washington Post 2026-03-05 23:20:51
Author: Jenny Gathright, Peter Hermann
The personnel move followed an investigation that surfaced inappropriate text messages on his work phone, according to three D.C. police officials. ... Read full article
Trump asks if Messi is better than Pelé: 5 highlights from Inter Miami White House visit
USA Today 2026-03-05 22:58:33+00:00
Author: Safid Deen
Lionel Messi stood and smiled as President Donald Trump praised him and his Inter Miami teammates during their White House visit. ... Read full article
US House narrowly rejects resolution to end Trump’s Iran war
Al Jazeera English 2026-03-05 22:38:37
Author: Al Jazeera
The US House votes 219-212 against a resolution requiring Congress’s approval for further military action on Iran. ... Read full article
Trump says regime change in Cuba is ‘question of time’ after Iran
Al Jazeera English 2026-03-05 22:37:41
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Trump administration has tightened sanctions meant to degrade Cuban economy and threatened to topple government. ... Read full article
Justice Department posts FBI interviews related to Trump sex abuse allegation
CNN 2026-03-05 22:26:48
Author: Hannah Rabinowitz, Casey Tolan
The Justice Department has posted online three FBI interviews related to sexual assault allegations against President Donald Trump that had been missing from the massive trove of Epstein files released by the Department of Justice. ... Read full article
U.S. Hits Iran with Improved Copies of Its Own Suicide Drones
Breitbart News 2026-03-05 22:15:51
Author: John Hayward
The U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran this weekend featured the operational debut of LUCAS, the Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System. ... Read full article
Spike in gas prices over Iran strikes puts Trump on defense
The Hill 2026-03-05 22:10:03
Author: Rachel Frazin
A spike in energy prices due to the ongoing U.S. strikes on Iran has put the Trump administration on the defensive. Low oil and gasoline prices have long been part of the White House’s pitch to voters. Now that they’re on the rise, key officials have argued t… ... Read full article
DOJ to release nearly 50K removed Epstein files after review
USA Today 2026-03-05 22:06:32+00:00
Author: Sarah D. Wire, Aysha Bagchi
The Justice Department says it has not permanently removed Jeffrey Epstein files, but took some down to redact sensitive information. ... Read full article
Oscars might not care about hearing best song nominees performed, but we do
USA Today 2026-03-05 21:54:04+00:00
Author: Melissa Ruggieri
The Oscars will only have a couple of best song performances in 2026, so we're taking a look at a dozen of the best over the years. ... Read full article
DHS funding bill passes the House, with eroding Democratic support
The Hill 2026-03-05 21:53:16
Author: Sudiksha Kochi
The House passed a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill Thursday, even as most Democrats defied Republican pressure to end the agency shutdown in light of the Iran conflict. The lower chamber voted 221-209 to pass the bill. Four Democrats joined… ... Read full article
Congress won't halt Iran war after another measure to curb Trump fails
USA Today 2026-03-05 21:49:03+00:00
Author: Zachary Schermele
Republicans in the House of Representatives blocked a war powers resolution that would've immediately stopped U.S. hostilities against Iran. ... Read full article
Democrats say Noem’s firing isn’t enough to end DHS shutdown
The Washington Post 2026-03-05 21:48:05
Author: Riley Beggin
Democrats cheered Noem’s departure, but said it wasn’t enough to end the DHS shutdown that will soon enter its fourth week. ... Read full article
Nolte: Trump Doctrine of 'Declare Victory and Leave’ Goes Back to 2007
Breitbart News 2026-03-05 21:35:10
Author: John Nolte
President Trump has publicly discussed politics for decades and has been surprisingly consistent on issues such as trade, crime, and foreign policy. ... Read full article
Watch video from Noem’s controversial $220M ad campaign
The Hill 2026-03-05 21:25:39
Author: Ryan Mancini
President Trump on Thursday fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and announced he will replace her with Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), hours after the president reportedly said he did not approve a scrutinized $220 million ad campaign pushed by the… ... Read full article
'Good riddance': Dems cheer Noem’s ouster — and call for more departures
Politico 2026-03-05 21:16:48+00:00
Author: Jacob Wendler, Gregory Svirnovskiy
Democratic lawmakers said Stephen Miller and Pam Bondi should be next after President Donald Trump announced Kristi Noem would be stepping aside as DHS secretary. ... Read full article
What we know about Noem’s new ‘Shield of the Americas’ role
The Hill 2026-03-05 21:08:49
Author: Ashleigh Fields
President Trump on Thursday said Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem would leave her role and be appointed as a special envoy for The Shield of the Americas, bringing her tumultuous tenure atop DHS to an end. Noem faced scrutiny and in… ... Read full article
The war's toll so far on Iran's military and leadership
Associated Press 2026-03-05 21:05:14
Author: Lee Keath, Sarah El Deeb, Michael Biesecker
The U.S. and Israel are striking a much wider array of targets in Iran than they did during 12 days of war last summer, when their focus was on the country’s nuclear enrichment sites. Experts say the aim now appears to be destroying Iran’s military and weaken… ... Read full article
Why Iranian counterattacks rarely hit their target | CNN
CNN 2026-03-05 20:42:59.069
Author: Krishna Andavolu, Natalie Chinn
Since the start of Operation Epic Fury, Iran has fired barrages of ballistic missiles and drones in retaliation. Very few have hit their target. CNN’s Krishna Andavolu explains why. For more deep-dives that break down complex topics, go to CNN Explains on the… ... Read full article
Trump to replace Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem with Markwayne Mullin
Al Jazeera English 2026-03-05 20:04:44
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Noem, a former governor, became a prominent figure in the Trump administration’s controversial crackdown on immigration. ... Read full article
Who is Markwayne Mullin, Trump's pick for new Homeland Security secretary?
USA Today 2026-03-05 19:55:23+00:00
Author: Mary Walrath-Holdridge
President Trump announced that current DHS secretary, Kristi Noem, is being replaced by former MMA fighter and Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin. ... Read full article
Iran’s regime maintains its grip, despite devastating losses
The Washington Post 2026-03-05 19:51:12
Author: Susannah George, Júlia Ledur
Top officials have been heavily targeted, but experts and officials say the ruling structure in Tehran has remained surprisingly resilient. ... Read full article
Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg's royal honor revoked
Associated Press 2026-03-05 19:41:30
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Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg has been stripped of a British royal honor after pleading guilty in 2024 to a charge of abusing his then-estranged wife. The 33-year-old Hogg was named a Member of the British Empire in December 2023 for his services … ... Read full article
House GOP leaders call on Rep. Gonzales to end reelection campaign
The Washington Post 2026-03-05 19:30:22
Author: Amy B Wang
House Republican leaders made the request hours after Gonzales admitted, for the first time, to an affair with a staffer who later died after setting herself on fire. ... Read full article
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's political career in photos
USA Today 2026-03-05 19:24:31+00:00
Author: David Baratz
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's political career in photo ... Read full article
Iran's high-risk war strategy seems to centre on endurance and deterrence
BBC News 2026-03-05 19:22:19.6358586
Author: BBC News
Tehran's approach appears to rest on a belief it can absorb strikes longer than its adversaries sustain pain and costs, writes BBC Persian's Amir Azimi. ... Read full article
Kristi Noem Out: Trump Picks Sen. Markwayne Mullin as Replacement
Breitbart News 2026-03-05 19:19:59
Author: Neil Munro
President Donald Trump will nominate Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace Kristi Noem as chief of the Department of Homeland Security. ... Read full article
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis freeing Tina Peters would be a major capitulation to Donald Trump
MS Now 2026-03-05 19:09:48
Author: Anthony Coley
Anthony Coley: Capitulation doesn’t end pressure. It invites more of it. ... Read full article
Trump fires Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary: Live updates
USA Today 2026-03-05 19:02:18+00:00
Author: Bart Jansen, Zachary Schermele, Sarah D. Wire, Christopher Cann
Noem's firing comes after a controversial tenure at DHS with nationwide protests, a partial government shutdown and a divisive ad campaign. ... Read full article
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is out, Trump says, after controversial tenure
The Washington Post 2026-03-05 19:00:02
Author: Marianne LeVine, Brianna Sacks
President Donald Trump announced the decision on social media and said Noem would be replaced with Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.). ... Read full article
Afghan allies, stranded at Qatar refugee camp, face 'hell' amid Iran war
USA Today 2026-03-05 18:57:54+00:00
Author: Cybele Mayes-Osterman
More than a thousand Afghan allies at a Qatar refugee camp face terror and confusion as Iranian missiles rain down. ... Read full article
Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
Associated Press 2026-03-05 18:50:39
Author: Michelle L. Price, Rebecca Santana, Seung Min Kim
President Donald Trump has fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Trump said he was nominating Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin for the position in an announcement on social media on Thursday. The announcement came after Noem fa… ... Read full article
GOP leaders call on Rep. Tony Gonzales to abandon his reelection bid after admitting to affair with late staffer
CNN 2026-03-05 18:22:24
Author: Sarah Ferris
House GOP leaders on Thursday called on Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales to abandon his bid for reelection after he admitted to an affair with a former staffer who later died by suicide. ... Read full article
Paxton offers conditions for potential exit from Texas Senate race
The Hill 2026-03-05 18:08:27
Author: Caroline Vakil
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) suggested Thursday that he would be open to dropping out of the hotly contested Texas Senate primary against Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) if Senate Republicans met several conditions. Paxton said on Thursday he would consi… ... Read full article
Louisiana shaken by one of state’s strongest earthquakes
CNN 2026-03-05 17:41:39
Author: Chris Dolce
Hundreds of thousands of people were jostled by the earthquake early Thursday morning. ... Read full article
What Iran did to cause the Dow to plunge nearly 800 points
USA Today 2026-03-05 17:28:22+00:00
Author: Medora Lee
U.S. stocks slid as oil prices surged after an Iranian strike on a tanker widened shipping risks. Dow plunges. ... Read full article
Starmer stands by decision not to join US-Israeli strikes on Iran
BBC News 2026-03-05 17:22:20.9584439
Author: BBC News
The PM said the best way forward was a "negotiated settlement with Iran where they give up their nuclear ambitions". ... Read full article
How a DHS shooting of a third U.S. citizen went unnoticed for months
The Washington Post 2026-03-05 17:21:00
Author: Robert Klemko
No state or federal agency disclosed that a Homeland Security Investigations agent had killed Ruben Ray Martinez until it was revealed in a public records request. ... Read full article
Cuba’s economy on edge: Fuel shortages and rising hardship
Al Jazeera English 2026-03-05 17:16:43
Author: Dariel Pradas
Havana’s streets have changed as a US fuel blockade restricts the movements of vehicles and people and hits businesses. ... Read full article
Mother of 2 girls found in shallow graves charged with murder
Associated Press 2026-03-05 17:16:30
Author: Mark Scolforo, Sue Ogrocki
Police say the mother of two girls found buried inside suitcases in a Cleveland field has been charged with two counts of murder. Twenty-eight-year-old Aliyah Henderson is accused of killing Mila Chatman and Amor Wilson. Their remains were recovered after a d… ... Read full article
White House argues that Trump had a ‘feeling’ about an imminent Iranian threat
MS Now 2026-03-05 17:07:46
Author: Steve Benen
Before launching a war, a normal president might consult with qualified advisers. The incumbent American president, however, appears to prefer his gut. ... Read full article
Tariff refunds ordered after court rules Trump policy illegal
USA Today 2026-03-05 16:39:17+00:00
Author: David Lawder and Tom Hals
A U.S. trade court judge ordered the government to begin paying refunds to importers who paid tariffs the Supreme Court said were collected illegally. ... Read full article
The fix was in: Republican senator announces retirement as part of a cynical gambit
MS Now 2026-03-05 15:32:58
Author: Steve Benen
It was a cynical process that effectively gutted the idea behind primary campaigns: GOP leaders picked their candidate and told GOP voters who it would be. ... Read full article
Britney Spears arrested in California
CNN 2026-03-05 15:19:36
Author: Lisa Respers France, Alli Rosenbloom
The pop star was later released. ... Read full article
