The soldiers were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command based out of Iowa and were among the six troops killed in a drone attack at Port Shuaiba, Kuwait. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/03/03/soldiers-killed-kuwait-drone-attack/ Author : Annie Gowen, Praveena Somasundaram Publish date : 2026-03-05 02:51:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Every day, Americans walk into a hospital without any idea what they’ll owe when they walk out. In my home state of Kansas, a mammogram costs $70 at one hospital and $800 at another. One hundred million Americans are drowning in medical debt, and we’re spending $5 trillion a year on a system that still won’t tell patients what anything costs until the bill arrives.At the State of the Union, legislators heard a call to action from our commander in chief. President Donald Trump put it plainly about his "great health care plan." "y plan requires maximum price transparency." He’s
“This could be the first war ever launched based on vibes,” Jimmy Fallon said. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/05/arts/television/late-night-america-iran.html Author : Trish Bendix Publish date : 2026-03-05 07:36:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
By criticizing the U.S.-led attack and refusing to bow to Trump’s threat of trade retaliation, Pedro Sánchez set himself apart from other European leaders. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/03/04/pedro-sanchez-trump-war-feud-spain/ Author : Anthony Faiola, Ellen Francis Publish date : 2026-03-04 21:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Fans attending the Texas Rangers’ home opening series against the Cincinnati Reds in early April will get their first look at the newly installed, permanent fixture in left field.Billed as a tribute to the MLB franchise’s namesake, the Rangers unveiled the "One Riot, One Ranger" statue along the left-field concourse at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, Monday.In 2020, the statue was removed from Dallas Love Field amid heightened racial tensions and the group’s complicated history tied to race relations.The book "Cult of Glory: The Bold and Brutal History of the Texas Rangers" examined parts of the law enforcement unit’s
Our Beirut bureau chief, Christina Goldbaum, reports on the escalating conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah, as Israel’s military seizes areas of southern Lebanon and carries out bombings. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/middleeast/100000010747493/on-the-ground-in-beirut.html Author : Publish date : 2026-03-05 05:49:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Another Republican received President Donald Trump’s endorsement shortly after Daines’s announcement. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/03/04/steve-daines-reelection-2026-midterms-bodnar-alme/ Author : Theodoric Meyer, Dan Merica Publish date : 2026-03-05 03:41:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A large-scale blackout struck western Cuba on Wednesday, leaving millions without power in the latest outage to hit the island as it grapples with dwindling oil supplies due to sanctions imposed by President Donald Trump.The U.S. Embassy in Cuba said that at approximately 12:41 p.m., there was a "disconnection of the national electrical grid resulting in a complete power outage" stretching from Camagüey to Pinar del Río, including the greater Havana metropolitan area."Cuba’s national electrical grid is increasingly unstable and prolonged scheduled and unscheduled power outages are a daily occurrence across the country to include Havana," the embassy said. "Outages affect
The surprise announcement by Senator Steve Daines could give Democrats a slim opening in the Republican-leaning state in their uphill fight to take the Senate majority. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/04/us/elections/steve-daines-out-montana-senate-race.html Author : Kellen Browning Publish date : 2026-03-05 02:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A lack of transparency and wasteful spending undermine the case to end the department’s shutdown. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/03/04/dhs-funding-shutdown-kristi-noem/ Author : Editorial Board Publish date : 2026-03-04 23:53:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Former ESPN broadcaster Keith Olbermann once again incited backlash on social media Wednesday after he called late legendary college football coach Lou Holtz a "legendary scumbag" in an X post on the day Holtz was announced dead. "Legendary scumbag, yes," Olbermann wrote in response to a clip of Holtz criticizing former President Joe Biden in 2020 for supporting abortion rights. Olbermann received scathing criticism in response to his post on X.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "You’re a scumbag that needs mental help," one X user wrote to Olbermann. One user echoed that sentiment, writing to Olbermann, "You're the real scumbag here.
The war did not stop ultra-Orthodox parts of Jerusalem from drinking and dancing for the Jewish holiday. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/04/world/middleeast/israelis-celebrate-purim-amid-iranian-missile-attacks.html Author : Natan Odenheimer Publish date : 2026-03-05 00:41:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Skies brighten at times tomorrow into the weekend, but shower chances stick around. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026/03/04/dc-weather-live-updates-showers-warmer-weekend/ Author : Dan Stillman, Ian Livingston Publish date : 2026-03-04 21:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
EXCLUSIVE: Newly obtained financial statements shed light on claims that former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin’s husband’s company profited millions as a result of a DHS advertising campaign.DHS Secretary Kristi Noem faced intense questioning during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday, and Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., specifically called out the agency for contracting a public relations firm headed by McLaughlin’s husband, Benjamin Yoho."I have personally reviewed the allegations against Ms. McLaughlin and I find them to be baseless," DHS General Counsel James Percival told Fox News Digital. "Nothing illegal or unethical occurred with respect to these
A well-known conservative radio host in New York called Mayor Zohran Mamdani a cockroach, resurfacing anti-Muslim sentiments that the mayor said were all too common. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/04/nyregion/muslim-mamdani-hate-speech.html Author : Maya King and Dana Rubinstein Publish date : 2026-03-04 22:26:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Known for his clever quips and controversial political comments, he led the Fighting Irish to a national championship in 1989. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2026/03/04/lou-holtz-dead-notre-dame/ Author : Matt Schudel Publish date : 2026-03-04 22:10:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
As airstrikes rain down on the Iranian regime, can a fractured opposition unite to lead if it falls?
As U.S. and Israeli air forces continue to attack Iran’s leadership and facilities with devastating military strikes, there are intense discussions unfolding on who will rule the country if the regime falls.One of the biggest questions being asked by Iran experts is whether the fragmented opposition groups can come together and unite in defeating the regime.Lawdan Bazargan, an Iranian political and human rights activist who was imprisoned by the regime for her dissident activities in the 1980s, told Fox News Digital that there is a dangerous precedent for a total unified opposition. "Unity cannot mean everyone stands under my flag."TRUMP
Joani Reid, a Labour member of parliament, said she had never “seen anything to suspect” her husband had broken the law. The Metropolitan Police said three men were arrested under the National Security Act. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/04/world/europe/uk-spying-china-arrests.html Author : Stephen Castle and Michael D. Shear Publish date : 2026-03-04 19:53:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
You don’t need dairy to make a creamy soup, and this riff on Greek avgolemono is proof. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2026/03/04/creamy-soup-greek-avgolemono-eggs/ Author : Ellie Krieger Publish date : 2026-03-04 17:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt would not rule out the possibility of the U.S. sending ground troops into Iran, though she said Wednesday it is not being considered at the moment.During the first White House press briefing since Operation Epic Fury was launched, a reporter asked whether ground troops would be sent into Iran."Well, they're not part of the plan for this operation at this time, but I certainly will never take away military options on behalf of the President of the United States or the commander in chief, and he wisely does not do the same for himself,"
At a moment when many Democrats are campaigning on rage and resistance, James Talarico took a different tack in his campaign in the Texas Senate primary. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/04/us/politics/james-talarico-texas-elections.html Author : Lisa Lerer Publish date : 2026-03-04 17:14:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The U.S. Senate is moving ahead with a bipartisan package to bring down housing costs, including new grants and a ban on large institutional investors. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/03/04/senate-bill-housing-affordability/ Author : Riley Beggin, Rachel Siegel Publish date : 2026-03-04 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 800-273-TALK (8255).The House of Representatives is launching an internal investigation into a GOP lawmaker accused of having an affair with and sexually harassing an aide who committed suicide last year.The House Ethics Committee revealed on Wednesday that it is launching an investigative subcommittee on Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, in response to allegations he "engaged in sexual misconduct towards an individual employed in his congressional office" and "discriminated unfairly by dispensing special favors or privileges."Gonzales narrowly
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. military campaign against Iran was accelerating, with more warplanes arriving in the region. Earlier, Turkey said NATO had shot down an Iranian missile heading to Turkish airspace. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/03/04/world/iran-war-israel-lebanon-trump Author : The New York Times Publish date : 2026-03-04 14:54:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A crew of movers boxed in the car of a suspect in an Amber Alert case, blocking in the suspect until police arrived. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2026/03/04/missing-girl-amber-alert-movers-arizona/ Author : Sydney Page Publish date : 2026-03-04 13:04:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.