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New Strikes in Middle East Threaten Fragile US-Iran CeasefireExternal Link
Israel launched powerful attacks on Lebanon on Wednesday, killing at least 250 people, according to the country's Ministry of Health. Iran says the new attacks are a violation of the ceasefire with the United States but Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists the temporary agreement does not include Hezbollah. NBC’s Matt Bradley reports for TODAY.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:16:17 GMT
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Oil plunges on Iran ceasefire news, setting the stage for some relief on gas pricesExternal Link
Stocks roared higher after President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran. Oil prices fell sharply, and gas prices are expected to follow.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:56:16 GMT
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Israel's sprawling attacks on Lebanon kill more than 180 peopleExternal Link
TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel’s military launched what it described as its most powerful attacks on Lebanon on Wednesday, killing hundreds of people and turning joy over the ceasefire in Iran into panic
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:29:23 GMT
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Republicans block effort to halt Trump's war with Iran after 'civilization' threatExternal Link
WASHINGTON — House Democrats unsuccessfully attempted to pass a resolution to halt Donald Trump’s war with Iran on Thursday — a response to the president’s shocking threat two days earlier to annihilate “a whole civilization.”House and Senate lawmakers are at the tail end of a two-week spring recess, but Rep.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:34:26 GMT
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How Trump's tax law boosts the wealthy and leaves behind some workers he promised to helpExternal Link
President Donald Trump pledged “no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, no tax on Social Security.” For some who are filing their taxes this year, the reality is different.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:00:42 GMT
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