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Los Angeles consumers and nationwide are feeling the strain of higher prices at the pump and other parts of their budget as the Iran War and block of the Strait of Hormuz continues into its fourth week. (Frederic J. BROWN / AFP / Getty Images))

With Trump’s ultimatum to Iran, Americans brace for gas price surge

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A pastor inspects his church after the floods recede on Oahu. The mud covering the floor and the high watermarks on the walls and curtains are the remnants of the historic flash floods in the area. (Stephen Lam / Getty Images)

“Everything is soaked”: Hawaii residents return to flood-ravaged homes

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"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" stars (l-r) Sarah Michelle Gellar, Seth Green, Michelle Trachtenberg and Nicolas Brendon at a red carpet event almost 20 years ago. (Neilson Barnard / Getty Images)

Nicholas Brendon, Xander Harris of Buffy, dies at 54

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As the Epstein Files continue to be released and redacted, new discoveries of missing files, photos and suspects also continue to unravel. (Scott Olson / Getty Images)

Justice in fragments: Epstein’s shredded records resurface

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Former FBI Director and chief investigator in the Trump-Russia probe, Robert Mueller became a household name in a post 9/11 world and in our current divided political landscape. (Salwan Georges / Getty Images)

Robert Mueller dies at 81, leaving a fraught legacy in Trump-era politics

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with President Trump, where the biggest story became about his off-the-cuff remark comparing the Iran attack to Pearl Harbor. (Alex Wong / Getty Images)

Trump compares Iran to Pearl Harbor — to Japan’s Prime Minister

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy continues to try to find allies for the Ukraine-Russia War. He warned about the newest development with the Iran War might be at best a distraction, and at worst a revenue stream to Russia. (Maksym Kishka / Frontliner / Getty Images)

Iran war could help Russia, Zelenskyy warns

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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr echoed President Trump's warning on media to cover the Iran War according to his viewpoint or suffer the consequences. (Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images)

FCC warns broadcasters over Iran War coverage

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A Thai cargo ship got caught in the crossfire in the Strait of Hormuz. Some are making it safely to the port, but others are feeling the tensions first-hand in the region. (AFP PHOTO / ROYAL THAI NAVY / Getty Images)

Trump rebukes media amid rising tensions with Iran

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President Trump's Kennedy Center drama continues with changes in leadership after a tumultuous year. (Jabin Botsford / Getty Images)

Trump ally out as Kennedy Center president

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As escalation continues, scenes like this become everyday scenarios for Iran and its neighboring countries in the Middle East. Casualty counts, including US service members, continue to grow as well. (Kaveh Kazemi / Getty Images)

Iran power struggle looms as war enters second week

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Judge rules Trump ally Kari Lake had no legal authority to run a major media company, nullifying major layoffs from the free press. (Jonathan Raa / NurPhoto / Getty Images)

Judge voids Kari Lake actions at Voice of America

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ICE arrested a Nashville journalist for speaking Spanish during her reporting of an ICE protest. ICE says she's "illegal," but her attorney says she's working towards asylum and married to a US citizen. (Anadolu / Getty Images)

Reporter detained for speaking Spanish in Nashville

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Presidents Obama, Biden and Clinton along with many dignitaries honored the life of Rev. Jesse Jackson on Friday in Chicago, challenging people to carry on his legacy of civil rights and faith. (Scott Olso n/ Getty Images)

Leaders gather to honor the life and legacy of Jesse Jackson

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President Trump's demands for Iran's "unconditional surrender" and threatens further strikes. Iran says "no" as other countries hope for deescalation through diplomacy. (picture alliance / Getty Images)

Trump: Iran will be “hit very hard” soon with new strikes

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A law enforcement unit sits at the entrance to Buford's bar in downtown Austin. Three people are dead and 14 others hospitalized following a possible terrorist shooting. (Brandon Bell / Getty Images)

Deadly Texas bar shooting raises terrorism fears

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A protestor displaying a portrait of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on her clothes gestures during a demonstration against the US and Israel attack of Iran and the killing of the Supreme leader. The growing conflict sparks fears of regional war with explosions reported across the Middle East as the Islamic republic retaliated with barrages of missiles. (OZAN KOSE / Getty Images)

Ayatollah killed, death toll climbs in Iran conflict

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Americans react to the US-Israeli strikes on Iran as many Congressional members argue for a war powers vote to keep the White House in check. (Tasos Katopodis / Getty Images)

No vote, no war? Congress to challenge Trump on Iran strikes

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Iran strikes back after US-Israel missiles hit hundreds of sites within Iran. US-Israel allies in the region, like Bahrain (above), are now short-range targets for Iran's retaliation. (Anadolu / Getty Images)

US and Israel strike Iran in major escalation and possible regime change

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Team USA's hockey players pose for a photo after the men's gold medal ice hockey match between Canada and USA. Included in the group are former teammate Johnny Gaudreau's small children. Gaudreau was killed in 2024 in a cycling accident. (ANTONIN THUILLIER / Getty Images)

US hockey gold honors Gaudreau on “Miracle on Ice” anniversary

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Law enforcement and maintenance crews are visible outside Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on Jan. 17, 2026. Temporary tents and service vehicles remain on the lawn as personnel work near the waterfront estate. (Christopher Beckett / Getty Images)

Security breach: Armed intruder shot dead at Mar-a-Lago

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President Trump hit back after the SCOTUS decision to restrict his tariffs by finding a way to increase them even more. (China News Service / Getty Images)

Trump escalates tariffs despite Supreme Court loss

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To "lie in state" (or "lie in honor") is an honor reserved for government officials and important Americans that impacted the country with their lives, like former President Jimmy Carter (above in 2025). Speaker Johnson said Rev. Jackson does not meet the standard for such an honor. (Tom Williams / Getty Images)

Jesse Jackson’s legacy isn’t enough for Capitol honor

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Acting icon, Robert Duvall, during the press run of "The Portrait of Billy Joe." (M. Caulfield/WireImage for CineVegas)

Acting legend Robert Duvall, of “The Godfather” and “Apocalypse Now”, dead at 95

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