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Israel Expands Military Presence in Lebanon After Hezbollah Escalation

March 3, 2026

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has pushed its troops further into southern Lebanon, moving beyond the five posts it currently holds. This shift is part of a new forward defense strategy aimed at blocking potential attacks from the Hezbollah group, which has begun launching rockets and drones toward

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Government Stumbles Over Legal Battle With Law Firms

March 3, 2026

The federal government recently flipped its stance on a legal showdown with several law firms. After attempting to pull out of the fight, it decided to keep fighting, showing a confusing back‑and‑forth. A week ago, the Department of Justice asked an appeals court in Washington, D. C. if it could dr

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A Look at the DHS Hearing and Its Big Questions

March 3, 2026

The Department of Homeland Security has been shut down for almost a month because lawmakers couldn’t agree on a budget or new rules for immigration officers. Kristi Noem, the DHS secretary, will speak to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday about how this pause hurts everyday people. For exa

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Texas Primaries: A Big Shake‑Up Ahead of 2026

March 3, 2026

The 2026 midterms start with Texas primaries that could change the Senate. Two key races happen in a state Democrats want to flip. Republicans fear that if Ken Paxton beats long‑time Senator John Cornyn, Democrats might win the seat in November. Paxton has already cost Republicans a lot of

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Middle East Conflict Spreads, Travelers Urged to Leave

March 3, 2026

The United States has told citizens in six Gulf countries that they must leave immediately because of growing danger. The warning comes after Washington and Israel carried out strikes against Iranian targets, sparking a wave of retaliatory attacks across the region. Embassies in Jordan, Bahrain, I

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Tragic Blast at Minab School Leaves Dozens Dead

March 3, 2026

The morning of a Saturday in southern Iran turned into a nightmare when a missile struck the Shajareh Tayyebeh primary school. The blast happened while children were in class, between 10:00 and 10:45 a. m. , when U. S. and Israeli forces were conducting their first wave of attacks on the region. Im

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Halkbank Faces Court Talk Over Sanctions Break‑In

March 3, 2026

A meeting in a New York federal court is set for Tuesday. U. S. lawyers and Halkbank’s team will meet Judge Richard Berman in Manhattan. The talk could decide the next part of a long legal battle. The case began when U. S. prosecutors charged Halkbank in 2019. They say the bank helped Iran

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Risk Scores Work for Men with Low IQ and Past Sexual Crimes

March 3, 2026

The use of risk calculators has become a standard part of how courts and treatment programs handle people who commit crimes. These tools were created in the 1990s and later, and they help decide sentences, therapy plans, and how to keep society safe after release. Most of these tools were made using

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Commanders Pay $1 Million to Washington After Fan‑Deception Lawsuit

March 3, 2026

The Washington Commanders have agreed to give the District of Columbia $1 million after a lawsuit from 2022 accused them of lying to fans about investigations into sexual misconduct and a toxic workplace. The case began in late 2021 when the team’s former owner, Karl Racine, used consumer‑protect

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Parents Can Now Learn About Their Child’s Gender Identity at School

March 3, 2026

The U. S. Supreme Court has issued a decision that allows parents to receive information about their children’s gender identity while they attend California public schools. This move follows a challenge by parents and teachers who argue that state rules keep them out of the loop on students’ gender

Israel Expands Military Presence in Lebanon After Hezbollah Escalation

Government Stumbles Over Legal Battle With Law Firms

A Look at the DHS Hearing and Its Big Questions

Texas Primaries: A Big Shake‑Up Ahead of 2026

Middle East Conflict Spreads, Travelers Urged to Leave

Tragic Blast at Minab School Leaves Dozens Dead

Halkbank Faces Court Talk Over Sanctions Break‑In

Risk Scores Work for Men with Low IQ and Past Sexual Crimes

Commanders Pay $1 Million to Washington After Fan‑Deception Lawsuit

Parents Can Now Learn About Their Child’s Gender Identity at School

Commanders Pay $1 Million to Washington After Fan‑Deception Lawsuit