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Utah bereavement author found guilty of fatally poisoning her husband - BBC
general 2026/03/17 01:14:04

Utah bereavement author found guilty of fatally poisoning her husband - BBC

A jury found that Kouri Richins killed her husband in March 2022 by poisoning him with a fentanyl-laced drink.

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Board approves Trump plan to close Kennedy Center for two years - The Washington Post
general 2026/03/17 00:43:44

Board approves Trump plan to close Kennedy Center for two years - The Washington Post

The president’s handpicked board voted unanimously to shut down the renowned arts center for renovations that could cost around $200 million

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War rages on multiple fronts as Israeli attacks in Lebanon grow, Iran shipping stranglehold persists - AP News
general 2026/03/17 00:16:00

War rages on multiple fronts as Israeli attacks in Lebanon grow, Iran shipping stranglehold persists - AP News

Fears of a global energy crisis continue as the war in the Middle East rages on. More U.S.-Israeli strikes hit the Iranian capital Monday and Israel again bombarded Lebanon. An Iranian drone strike temporarily shut Dubai’s airport. That’s a crucial global tra…

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Trump 'not happy' with UK response to Iran conflict - BBC
general 2026/03/16 23:18:41

Trump 'not happy' with UK response to Iran conflict - BBC

It comes after Sir Keir Starmer said the UK was working with allies on a plan to protect the Strait of Hormuz.

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Federal judge halts RFK Jr.'s changes to children's vaccine policies - NPR
general 2026/03/16 23:03:44

Federal judge halts RFK Jr.'s changes to children's vaccine policies - NPR

In a rebuke, a federal district court judge blocked the administration’s reduction in the number of immunizations recommended for kids and also changes to an influential vaccine committee.

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Live updates: Iran war news; Trump criticizes allies who rebuffed his calls to help secure Strait of Hormuz - CNN
general 2026/03/16 22:29:00

Live updates: Iran war news; Trump criticizes allies who rebuffed his calls to help secure Strait of Hormuz - CNN

EU foreign ministers decided against expanding their naval operations around the Strait of Hormuz, even as President Donald Trump criticized allies who rebuffed his demands for assistance in reopening the critical waterway. Follow for live news updates.

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