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Pete Hegseth says upcoming days will be decisive in war against Iran - CBS News
general 2026/03/31 12:52:29

Pete Hegseth says upcoming days will be decisive in war against Iran - CBS News

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine held a news conference at the Pentagon as gas prices in the U.S. continued to climb amid the ongoing war with Iran.

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Gas prices eclipse $4 a gallon in the US, the highest since 2022 - AP News
general 2026/03/31 11:09:00

Gas prices eclipse $4 a gallon in the US, the highest since 2022 - AP News

U.S. gas prices have jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 as fuel prices continue to soar worldwide amid the Iran war. According to motor club AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now $4.02 — over a doll…

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China bans storing cremated remains in empty 'bone ash apartments' - BBC
general 2026/03/31 10:53:10

China bans storing cremated remains in empty 'bone ash apartments' - BBC

China bans ‘bone ash apartments’ where mourners are storing cremated remains instead of cemeteries.

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An in-depth look at Israel's new death penalty law - dw.com
general 2026/03/31 10:29:34

An in-depth look at Israel's new death penalty law - dw.com

The new law, introduced by Israel’s far-right government, was passed in parliament on Monday night. It imposes the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of fatal attacks.

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Babies are an afterthought in the birthright citizenship case, advocates say - NPR
general 2026/03/31 09:00:00

Babies are an afterthought in the birthright citizenship case, advocates say - NPR

An end to birthright citizenship would mean a new layer of bureaucracy for all babies born in the U.S. and could cause delays for health insurance and other benefits.

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How Trump’s EEOC is attacking DEI and emphasizing white people - npr.org
general 2026/03/31 09:00:00

How Trump’s EEOC is attacking DEI and emphasizing white people - npr.org

Andrea Lucas, the Trump-appointed chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, has set a new agenda for an agency that long prioritized vulnerable and underserved workers.

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