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February 27, 2026

CNN

Hillary Says She Answered All

Hillary Clinton said she fully cooperated during a 6.5-hour closed-door deposition in the House’s Epstein investigation, denying any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes while criticizing Republicans for keeping the proceedings private and politically charged.
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Variety

Paramount Will Buy Warner Bros.

Paramount Skydance is poised to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in a roughly $111 billion deal after Netflix abruptly exited the bidding war, saying matching the higher offer was no longer financially attractive despite months of negotiations and regulatory lobbying.
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Al Jazeera

U.S.-Iran Talks Show Progress

U.S. and Iranian officials ended another round of indirect Geneva talks claiming “significant progress,” but with few concrete details released and major disagreements unresolved as negotiators prepare for further technical discussions in Vienna aimed at averting potential conflict.
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Axios

U.S. Citizens Were on Stolen Boat

U.S. officials say American citizens were aboard a stolen Florida Keys boat involved in a deadly shootout with Cuba’s coast guard that left four people dead and six injured, prompting an ongoing investigation led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio amid rising U.S.-Cuba tensions.
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The Wall Street Journal

More Americans Moving Abroad

Record numbers of Americans are moving abroad for lower living costs, safer communities and improved quality of life, marking a historic reversal in migration trends as the U.S. experiences net population outflow for the first time since the Great Depression.
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ABC News

Trump Given Iran Options

A top U.S. military commander briefed President Donald Trump on potential strike options against Iran as tensions escalate, with some Republicans privately urging Israel to take the lead while diplomatic talks with Tehran continue without a breakthrough.
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The Wall Street Journal

Where Your Favorite Scene Was Filmed

A nationwide tour of iconic filming locations reveals how beloved movie moments—from Rocky’s Philadelphia steps to Thelma & Louise’s famous cliff scene actually shot in Utah—were created across America, often in places far different from the stories they portray.
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NPR

Mortgage Rates Dip Below 6%

Mortgage rates have dropped below 6% for the first time since 2022, a key psychological milestone that could encourage more buyers and sellers to reenter the housing market even as high home prices and limited supply continue to challenge affordability.
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Kalshi

Kalshi Exposes Insider Trades

Prediction market Kalshi detailed two recently closed insider-trading cases in which its surveillance systems flagged suspicious trades, leading to frozen accounts, multi-year bans or suspensions, and financial penalties reported to federal regulators.
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Politico

Casey Lacks the Means

President Trump’s surgeon general nominee Casey Means faces an uncertain confirmation after a contentious Senate hearing raised bipartisan concerns over her vaccine views, leaving key Republican senators undecided and putting her nomination at risk.
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Mediaite

CNN Tweaks Trump-Epstein Disclaimer

CNN anchors have shifted their on-air disclaimer about Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, now emphasizing the president’s denials rather than stating there is no evidence of wrongdoing, following newly released FBI documents containing explosive allegations.
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The Atlantic

DHS's Troubled First Couple

A forthcoming book by Julia Ainsley portrays the DHS under Kristi Noem as a dysfunctional power center shaped by her controversial relationship with adviser Corey Lewandowski, whose expanding influence complicated Trump’s sweeping mass-deportation agenda.
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CBS News

Pentagon's AI Ultimatum

The Pentagon issued a last-minute ultimatum to Anthropic demanding full military access to its AI, but CEO Dario Amodei refused, citing concerns over mass surveillance and autonomous weapons despite pressure from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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NBC News

Kennedy Jr. & Bessette's Tale

FX and Hulu’s “Love Story,” executive produced by Ryan Murphy, has reignited fascination with John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, introducing a new generation to the couple’s high-profile romance, cultural impact and enduring style legacy.
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People

Airport Pajama Ban?

A viral post from Tampa International Airport claiming a ban on pajamas and Crocs sparked online confusion before officials clarified it was a joke, even though Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has publicly urged travelers to dress more formally.
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The New York Times

Why So Many Teen ACL Tears?

Despite decades of research showing that simple prevention programs can cut knee injuries dramatically, A.C.L. tears among teenage girls are rising as most youth athletes remain unaware of or fail to consistently use the drills that could protect them.
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The Washington Post

Mentalist To Dazzle WH Gala

TikTok mentalist Oz Pearlman will headline the White House correspondents’ dinner with an apolitical act aimed at dazzling journalists and potentially drawing Donald Trump back to the annual gala organized by the White House Correspondents’ Association.
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The Sun

Savannah Will Return to "Today"

Savannah Guthrie is preparing to return to “Today” after spending weeks in Arizona searching for her abducted mother, Nancy Guthrie, as her family privately confronts the heartbreaking possibility that the 84-year-old may never be found alive.
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USA Today

How Many Watched SOTU?

President Donald Trump’s February 24th State of the Union address drew an estimated 32.6 million viewers — down from his previous speeches and part of a broader decades-long decline in viewership, despite setting a record for length at 1 hour and 47 minutes.
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KTLA

Mountain Lion Snatches Dog

A Glendale woman says a mountain lion snatched her leashed 12-pound Shih Tzu during a late-night walk near her mother’s home. California wildlife officials remind residents to follow safety guidance from the National Park Service when encountering cougars.
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