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Iran warns of total Strait of Hormuz closure if U.S. attacks power plants
Iran's Revolutionary Guards and military command threatened retaliatory strikes on U.S. and Israeli energy infrastructure if American forces target Iranian electrical facilities.
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Middle East
March 21, 2026
Football
March 21, 2026
Mojtaba Khamenei issued a defiant message on Persian New Year, asserting Iran has struck a decisive blow against adversaries while threatening attacks on tourist destinations worldwide.
March 21, 2026
Football
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12:23 AM
Gotham and Courage draw scoreless in Gotham's home opener
Gotham FC and NC Courage played to a 0-0 draw Saturday. Tierna Davidson returned from ACL injury for Gotham in the 61st minute.
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Trump says he is considering winding down Iran war
President Trump stated Friday he is considering ending military operations in Iran, saying the U.S. is "very close" to meeting its objectives.
March 20, 2026
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Sports
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March 18, 2026
Trump suggests Venezuela become U.S. state after World Baseball Classic win
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that Venezuela should become the 51st state after defeating the U.S. in the World Baseball Classic final.
Entertainment
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March 18, 2026
Sean Penn receives symbolic Oscar made from Ukrainian war debris
Actor skipped Sunday's Academy Awards ceremony to visit Ukraine, where officials presented him a statuette crafted from damaged railway metal.
Football
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March 17, 2026
Morocco crowned AFCON champion after Senegal forfeits final
CAF's appeals board reversed the January final result, declaring Senegal forfeited after walking off the field in protest over a penalty decision.
Middle East
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March 17, 2026
Trump says U.S. needs no allied support to reopen Strait of Hormuz
President rejects NATO and partner nations after they declined to join military coalition for the waterway blocked by Iran conflict.
Middle East
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March 17, 2026
Israel says it killed Iran's security chief Ali Larijani
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the elimination of Ali Larijani, head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, in an overnight strike.
New York
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March 17, 2026
New York sues Trump administration over Second Avenue Subway funding
Gov. Hochul announced the state is suing to recover billions in withheld federal funds for the subway extension into East Harlem.
Middle East
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March 17, 2026
U.S. and allies expended over 5,000 munitions in four-day Iran offensive
U.S., Israel, and Gulf allies used more than 5,000 munitions in the first 96 hours of Operation Epic Fury, launched February 28 against Iran.
World
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March 17, 2026
Russian strikes kill 11, injure 55 across eastern Ukraine
Overnight attacks with drones, bombs and artillery targeted multiple regions including Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv.
World
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March 17, 2026
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of bombing medical center, killing nearly 400
Afghan authorities say Pakistani airstrikes hit a drug rehabilitation facility in Kabul on Monday night. Pakistan denies responsibility, saying it targeted military and terrorist positions.
Football
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March 17, 2026
Iran negotiates with FIFA to move World Cup matches to Mexico
Iran's football federation seeks to relocate its group-stage matches from the United States to Mexico, citing security concerns and visa issues.
U.S.
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March 17, 2026
U.S. counterterrorism director Joe Kent resigns over Iran war
National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent resigned Tuesday, opposing the war with Iran and citing Israeli pressure on the Trump administration.
U.S.
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March 17, 2026
Trump says he will have "honor" of taking Cuba
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday he expects to take or "liberate" Cuba, which is experiencing a severe energy crisis and widespread blackouts.