Criticism of media coverage of US casualties has long history
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Konstantin Toropin)
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Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates were honored by President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday for winning last year's MLS Cup. Miami beat the Vancouver Whitecaps for the Major League Soccer title, and the Argentinian superstar was named the league's MVP for the second season.
· AfricaNews
Russian attacks on Kramatorsk escalate Ukraine war as Kyiv regains ground
Russia has called for a “cessation of hostilities” in US President Donald Trump’s “aggression against Iran”, after the United States and Israel launched unprovoked, coordinated attacks against the Islamic republic on February 28.
· John T Psaropoulos
Trump criticizes modern MLB during White House event: ‘They do things wrong’
The celebration revolved around a soccer team, but President Donald Trump was talking baseball at the White House on Thursday afternoon.
· Fox News
‘Only Nazis ban books’: on the frontlines with students fighting Trump over higher education
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· Owen Myers
EUA e Venezuela concordam em restabelecer laços diplomáticos
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· Deutsche Welle
Good riddance to Kristi Noem. Her replacement won’t be an improvement | Moira Donegan
The former homeland security chief was an incompetent figurehead of cruelty. Her departure reflects Trump’s political weakness
· Moira Donegan
How Iran and Venezuela strikes transform the Trump-Xi trade talks
China's opposition to the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran is stoking tensions between Beijing and Washington just weeks before a high-stakes meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
· Kevin Breuninger, Sam Meredith, Evelyn Cheng
China’s last CMC general urges more ‘political rectification’ in PLA centenary countdown
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· Phoebe Zhang
Qué saber sobre los kurdos y su posible participación en la guerra de Irán
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· Sam Mcneil
Epstein files with claims against Trump released by US Justice Department
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· Al Jazeera
Washington State Cougars play in WCC Tournament against the Portland Pilots
Portland Pilots (14-18, 7-12 WCC) vs. Washington State Cougars (12-19, 7-11 WCC)
· The Associated Press
Loyola Chicago hosts Aranguren and George Washington
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· The Associated Press
Washington takes on Oregon following Diallo's 26-point game
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· The Associated Press
Pacific Tigers play in WCC Tournament against the Washington State Cougars
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· The Associated Press
UCLA takes on Washington in Big Ten Tournament
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Iran claims it forced US aircraft carrier to retreat
Iran claims to have forced the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group to relocate with new attacks, while Washington insists the warships remain involved in the regime-change operation against Tehran.
· RT
Iran claims it forced US aircraft carrier to retreat
Iran claims to have forced the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group to relocate with new attacks, while Washington insists the warships remain involved in the regime-change operation against Tehran.
· RT
Trump calls US ground invasion in Iran ‘waste of time,’ regime ‘lost everything they can lose’
President Trump branded a US ground invasion in Iran a “waste of time” and said Iran has “lost everything” – after Tehran’s foreign minister claimed the regime was “waiting” for American and Israeli forces.
· Chris Bradford
Bruins play the Capitals, look to continue home win streak
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· The Associated Press
Iran denies seeking talks with US after Trump comments
Iran has not requested talks with the United States to bring an end to the widening war, Iran’s ambassador to Egypt told AP Thursday, denying comments by US President Donald Trump that the country “wants to talk.”
· AfricaNews
Washington skier buried in avalanche is rescued after wife uses phone app to track him
A skier buried for hours in an avalanche in Washington State last week was saved after his wife followed her feeling that something was wrong when he failed to answer his phone.
· Fox News
Cost to US for war on Iran is $3.7bn in first 100 hours, says think tank
The United States-Israel war on Iran is estimated to have cost Washington $3.7bn so far in its first 100 hours alone, or nearly $900m a day, driven largely by the huge expenditure of munitions, according to new research.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Korea secures UAE oil, flights to bring home stranded nationals, amid Middle East crisis
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
Why did Trump fire Kristi Noem as DHS secretary; who is Markwayne Mullin?
United States President Donald Trump has announced that Kristi Noem will be replaced as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), marking the first major change to his cabinet since his re-election.
· Elizabeth Melimopoulos
Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Trump calls Spain a 'loser', Spain sixth young victim of coastal path collapse found, three quarters of new self-employed workers in Spain are foreign and more news on Friday March 6th.
· Alex Dunham
Maxon and Tencent Cloud Partner to push 3D boundaries with Artist First Generative AI
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· PRNEWSWIRE
US spent $3.7bn in first 100 hours of Iran war as costs mount, think tank says
The first 100 hours of the US war on Iran are estimated to have cost about $3.7 billion, or roughly $891.4 million a day, according to the Washington-based Centre for Strategic and International Studies.
· Middleeasteye
Middle powers Canada, South Korea set Arctic course between China-Russia and US
Seoul’s security agreement with Ottawa is also a ‘hedge’ against a transactional Washington, an analyst said
· Seong Hyeon Choi
Iran war briefing: US lets India buy Russian oil after energy prices jump
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· Guardian staff
Live updates: Israeli strikes pound Iran and Lebanon as US warns attacks will intensify
Intense Israeli airstrikes pounded the capital of Iran early Friday as the U.S. apparently struck an Iranian drone carrier at sea, intensifying its campaign targeting the Islamic Republic’s fleet of warships. In eastern Tehran, witnesses described the Israeli airstrikes as particularly intense, shaking homes in the …
The European leader defying Trump and his attacks on Iran
By barring US access to military bases, Spain’s prime minister has triggered threats of trade reprisals from Trump
· Associated Press
Republicans target Talarico's social media clips in Texas race
Texas Democratic Senate candidate Texas state Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, meets with attendees after speaking for the first time since winning the Democratic nomination in Austin, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
· Jonathan J Cooper
Georgia GOP fears similar fate as Texas unless Trump endorses
Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., speaks during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025 on Dec. 20, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
· Charlotte Kramon
California Democrats fear Republican upset in race for governor
California gubernatorial candidate Matt Mahan speaks while being interviewed at the 2026 California Democratic Party State Convention in San Francisco, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
· Michael R Blood
States are pursuing an end to twice-a-year clock changes
This is the weekend clocks move ahead, causing angst, lost sleep and health issues for many. At least 19 states have passed laws to let them stay in daylight saving time if the federal government allows it. (AP Video by Ty ONeil)
· Geoff Mulvihill
Winning numbers drawn in Thursday’s Washington Pick 3
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Winning numbers drawn in Thursday’s Washington Match 4
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· The Associated Press
Labor Department reports steady growth in US companies' hiring
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· Paul Wiseman
A lone battle: Why is Pedro Sánchez the only European leader to take on Trump?
As the Spanish PM decries the war in Iran, other politicians are unable – or unwilling – to speak against the US president
· Samjones, Angeliquechrisafis, Deborah Cole, Lorenzo Tondo
Winning numbers drawn in Thursday’s Washington Keno
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Winning numbers drawn in Thursday’s Washington Cash Pop
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Pentagon designates Anthropic a supply chain risk
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
Lee says ‘only we can save ourselves’ amid Middle East turmoil
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
Wisconsin man sentenced to 7 years for setting fire to GOP congressman’s office over TikTok ban
A Wisconsin man who tried to set a Republican congressman’s office ablaze after becoming enraged over the lawmaker’s backing of a TikTok ban bill learned his fate Thursday.
· Zoe Hussain
Trump-Xi Taiwan talks could defuse the tinderbox
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