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A U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft supporting operations against Iran crashed in Iraq Thursday without hostile involvement as rescue efforts began, while escalating regional tensions—including threats to close the Strait of Hormuz and a debris-sparked fire in Dubai—pushed oil above $100 and rattled global markets.

David Boies is one of the most prominent trial lawyers in the United States. His client list crosses the political divide. In 2000, he represented Vice President Al Gore before SCOTUS in Bush v. Gore. Later he teamed up with conservative attorney Ted Olson, a former solicitor general under President…

Ayman Ghazali, a 41-year-old Dearborn Heights man whose relatives were recently killed in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon is suspected of ramming a truck into the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield and opening fire before being shot and killed by security, authorities said.

Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, decorated Army officer and head of Old Dominion University Army ROTC, was killed when a former National Guardsman previously convicted of supporting the Islamic State opened fire in a classroom at the university before being subdued and killed by students.

In his first public statement since becoming Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei said the country must keep the Strait of Hormuz closed as leverage in its war with the U.S. and Israel, while vowing retaliation and praising allied militant groups across the region.

The United States Navy is expected to begin escorting oil tankers through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz amid escalating Iranian attacks on shipping and energy infrastructure that have pushed global oil prices above $100 a barrel and rattled markets worldwide.

Senate Democrats blocked a House-passed bill to reopen the Department of Homeland Security and end the 27-day shutdown, citing concerns over funding for ICE and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, while Republicans accused them of prolonging disruptions to agencies including the TSA.

President Donald Trump said it would be inappropriate for Iran to participate in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, arguing the Iranian team’s safety could not be guaranteed amid the ongoing war, prompting backlash from Iran’s national squad and renewed scrutiny of FIFA.

Jenny Singer argues that while many people idealize tight-knit friend groups, in reality most adult friendships exist as scattered one-on-one connections rather than cohesive social circles.

Miley Cyrus reprises her iconic role as Hannah Montana in the first trailer for a Disney+ 20th-anniversary special premiering March 24th, celebrating the beloved series’ debut two decades ago.

Five Georgia teens face criminal charges after a late-night toilet-paper prank at the home of beloved teacher Jason Hughes ended in tragedy when he slipped in the road and was accidentally struck by a pickup truck driven by one of the students, prompting debate as Hughes’ family urges authorities not to ruin the teens’ lives over the incident.

New polling shows U.S. opinion on the military strikes against Iran has shifted only modestly since the war began, with support rising slightly among Republicans and Independents but still remaining a minority view overall, while nearly two-thirds of Americans say President Trump has not clearly explained the goals of the conflict.

Henry Olsen argues that despite low overall approval ratings, Donald Trump may be stronger politically than polls suggest because his approval among registered and likely voters—those who actually cast ballots—runs several points higher than among the broader adult population, potentially giving Republicans an edge in the 2026 midterms.

After repeatedly touting falling gas prices as proof of his economic success, President Trump has shifted his message amid the war with Iran, arguing that the U.S. “makes a lot of money” when oil prices rise due to its status as the world’s largest producer, even as gas prices skyrocket for American consumers and risks becoming a political liability.

The WSJ Editorial Board argues that as tensions escalate with Iran, President Donald Trump must decide whether to pursue a decisive strategy that prevents Tehran from threatening global oil flows through the Persian Gulf or risk allowing the regime to impose economic costs on the U.S. and its allies.

Samarth Desai argues that the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution clearly establishes birthright citizenship based on birthplace, criticizing the Trump administration’s contradicting and historically flawed originalist arguments in the Supreme Court case Trump v. Barbara.

The Senate passed a sweeping bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering costs and increasing supply by easing regulations, expanding housing programs, and restricting large institutional investors from purchasing additional single-family homes.

A new poll shows California Governor Gavin Newsom leading former Vice President Kamala Harris by 14 points among likely Democratic primary voters in California, signaling growing support for Newsom ahead of the potential 2028 presidential race.

A new analysis of 2024 census data shows nearly 30% of U.S. households now consist of a single person—with cities like St. Louis, Atlanta, and Washington, D.C. among those where living alone is most common despite the higher cost of solo housing.

The national average price for regular gasoline has risen to $3.63 per gallon, jumping nearly 35 cents since last week, amid warmer weather and spring break travel increasing fuel demand, according to data from American Automobile Association.