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AP News

Iran Supreme Leader Is Dead

Iranian state media reported the death early Sunday, after a major attack launched by Israel and the United States. U.S. President Donald Trump said hours earlier that Khamenei had been killed in the joint operation.

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Politico

Trump’s Patience Ran Out

Trump made the final call to pursue military action after deciding that Iran’s Islamist regime would not commit to his satisfaction to forgo nuclear weapons, according to three senior Trump administration officials.

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CNBC

Markets Brace for Iran Impact

Market watchers are bracing for turbulence after the U.S. confirmed it has launched “major combat operations” in Iran, a move investors say could carry far greater market consequences than the recent run of geopolitical flare-ups.

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ABC News

Suiting Up in Partisan Armor

Reactions diverge as Republicans praise President Trump's Iran strikes for potential regime change, while Democrats call for transparency and oversight, highlighting a stark congressional divide.

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Al Jazeera

School Struck in Iran

An Israeli strike has hit an elementary girls’ school in Minab, a city in the Hormozgan province of southern Iran, killing 108 people. Workers are continuing to clear wreckage from the site, where 63 others were injured on Saturday, said Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency.

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The Hill

Meanwhile in Cuba…

Cuba’s communist government is facing a breaking point in its battle for survival under pressure from President Trump, whose energy quarantine against the country is aimed at collapsing the regime.

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NBC News

Dems Say They Want a Vote

Republicans in Congress largely praised President Donald Trump's strikes on Iran, but a few of them joined Democrats in saying he needs congressional authorization for war.

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Axios

Trump Contemplates Iran off Ramps

President Trump told Axios on Saturday that he has several "off ramps" from Operation Epic Fury, the extraordinary U.S. military campaign against Iran that he launched early Saturday morning.

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The FP

Two Drinks With…Bob Kerrey

Former Nebraska senator Bob Kerrey faces backlash and resigns as chairman of Monolith after past interactions with Jeffrey Epstein are revealed, highlighting the ongoing impact of the scandal.

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The New York Times

Elite Doctors Served Epstein

A small stable of doctors gave V.I.P. medical services to the sex offender and the women around him. Some doctors bent or broke the ethical rules of their profession.

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USA Today

We’re Not out of Winter Yet

Winter is ending, but the polar vortex is still in March's forecast. The infamous weather pattern is actually partly influencing our weather as February ends, and it may again throughout the month of March.

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CNN

Strong in a General, Weak in a Primary?

James Talarico, a Democratic state representative, has gained momentum in the Texas Senate primary with his impressive fundraising and advocacy for a shift in political discourse, emphasizing inclusivity, moral values, and the need to heal political divisions.

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The Hollywood Reporter

DePaulo: “John Was Not a P***y”

Lisa DePaulo was a feature writer for John F. Kennedy Jr.’s magazine George and has shared her opinion of the FX series Love Story for THR. She will be recapping episodes through the end of the season.

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The Washington Post

The Mayor Who Ordered No Clapping

Mayor Talisha Searcy of Takoma Park faced backlash during a city council meeting after requesting attendees to refrain from clapping, stirring debates on civility and First Amendment rights while attracting media attention.

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NBC News

Blacks With Tourette Feel Conflicted

The ordeal has compelled Black people with Tourette syndrome to assert that showing empathy for those dealing with the disorder doesn’t minimize the pain felt by the Black community.

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CBS News

Read: Interview With Anthropic CEO

Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, discusses the company's collaboration with the U.S. government on AI models for national security, while expressing concerns about potential misuse in mass surveillance and autonomous weapons.

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Politico

OpenAI, Pentagon Partner Ethically

The company said its agreement with the Defense Department includes "prohibitions on domestic mass surveillance and human responsibility for the use of force." Both issues are major sticking points in DOD's feud with OpenAI's rival Anthropic.

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Phillymag

Iverson Was Philly’s Iconic Athlete

Allen Iverson, celebrated for his defiance and resilience, epitomizes the spirit of Philadelphia, having transformed the game with his revolutionary style and cultural impact, leaving an indelible mark on basketball and the city.

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New York Magazine

Get Me Sean Penn

New York Magazine recounts the harrowing tale of Jacob Ostreicher, a businessman detained in Bolivia, and how actor Sean Penn's relentless efforts, while filming were crucial in orchestrating Ostreicher's escape and return to the U.S. after imprisonment.

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Mediaite

Four Guys Walk Into a DC Bar…

Four men in a Washington, D.C., bar reportedly bragged about the U.S. strikes on Iran hours before the military action took place, according to Mark Geragos, attorney and co-host of the 2 Angry Men podcast with TMZ’s Harvey Levin.

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