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The Supreme Court seemed likely Monday to loosen a federal law that bars marijuana users from owning guns in a case that crossed typical political lines. A majority of justices appeared to lean toward a narrow ruling in favor of a Texas man who argued he shouldn’t have been charged with a crime just because he owned a gun and smoked marijuana a few times a week. The Trump administration asked the high court to revive a criminal case against Ali Danial Hemani under a law that bans all illegal drug users from owning guns. But both liberal and conservative justices

Supreme Court could loosen law barring marijuana users from owning guns

Federal court rejects Trump administration attempt to slow tariff refund process

‘Destruction is not the same as political success’: US bombing of Iran shows little evidence of endgame strategy

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A canceled Kennedy Center debut, a Carnegie Hall stage and De Niro reading 'Lincoln'

Robert De Niro will appear this week at Carnegie Hall, where he will recite excerpts from a Philip Glass symphony about Abraham Lincoln that the composer once intended to stage at the Kennedy Center. Glass announced in January that he called off a scheduled premiere of Symphony No. 15, “Lincoln,” in protest of President Donald Trump's ouster of the center's leadership. Glass' symphony will be part of a benefit Tuesday night for Tibet House US, a nonprofit educational institution which announced the participation of De Niro, a prominent critic of Trump. Glass a

Melania Trump will preside at UN Security Council meeting on children in conflict as US attacks Iran

WNBA’s new CBA offer boosts pay, fast-tracks max deals for stars like Caitlin Clark, AP source says

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Lions trade Montgomery to Texans for Scruggs, 4th, 7th-round picks, AP source says

The Detroit Lions traded running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs along with fourth and seventh-round picks, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Monday on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. Detroit dealt a veteran running back who wanted more carries for much-needed depth on the offensive line and extra selections in next month's NFL draft. Montgomery should have a chance to start for the Texans.

Immigration lawyer fears family safety in Iran after US strikes and pleads for resolution

The hole in the sky: How Middle East airspace closures are reshaping global aviation

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Democratic challengers say incumbents aren’t fighting hard enough. This North Carolina primary will test that

At a time when the Democratic Party is calling for fighters, Rep. Valerie Foushee of North Carolina takes a quieter approach. Her work, she said, should speak for itself.“I don’t care a whole lot about the limelight. I care even less about attention,” she said. “What I care most about is getting the job done.”In 2022, Foushee beat Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam and six other Democrats to win the party’s nomination for the district after former Rep. David Price retired. This time around, in a rematch with Allam, the incumbent has the backing of dozens of local leaders, as wel

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Austin mass shooting may have been motivated by Iran strikes, officials say. Here’s what we know

[Breaking news, published at 2:44 p.m. ET]The two people killed in Sunday’s shooting in Austin, Texas, were Ryder Harrington, 22, and Savitha Shan, 24, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said at a news conference Monday.When asked about hospitalized patients, Davis said one patient is expected to be taken off life support Monday, and two other patients were in critical condition. When asked to clarify the chief’s comment about life support, an official said she would look into that.By the end of Sunday’s rampage, two people were dead and 14 others were injured.[Original story, published at 1

Hunkered at Mar-a-Lago, Trump makes his club a makeshift Situation Room

Man killed by state trooper after fatally stabbing a woman and a dog in road rage incident near DC

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3 US troops killed and 5 are seriously wounded during Iran attacks, military says

Three American service members have been killed and five others seriously wounded during the U.S. attacks on Iran, the military announced Sunday, marking the first American casualties in a major offensive that President Donald Trump said could likely lead to more losses in the coming weeks. The three who were killed were U.S. Army soldiers deployed to Kuwait as part of a unit that oversees supplies and logistics, according to a person familiar with the situation who was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity. The development was reported earlier b

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Trump officials decline Sunday show invitations amid Iran strikes

No senior Trump administration officials or cabinet members appeared on the Sunday show television circuit a day after the US and Israel began a major military operation in Iran, killing Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.The absence of any Trump officials was noteworthy because many administration officials recognize the steep task they have in explaining the reasoning behind and the overall objective of the Iranian attacks to the American public.The major TV networks requested representatives from the Trump administration for interviews. Such requests are standard practice but ar

FBI investigates Texas bar shooting that killed 2 and wounded 14 as possible terrorist act

Trinity Rodman aggravates back injury late in USWNT's 2-0 win over Argentina in SheBelieves Cup

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US stocks recover, gold rises and oil surges as war with Iran spreads

Oil prices surged, US stocks erased earlier losses and gold rose Monday as financial markets digested concerns about a broadening war with Iran.Investors are bracing for volatility in global energy markets as developments unfold in the Middle East. While markets saw sharp moves, the volatility so far has been largely as expected, and Wall Street is on watch for potential further disruptions to oil and gas prices.The escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran sparked a bid for haven assets, with investors scooping up gold and the US dollar as places to park their cash during the

A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon red. Here’s how to watch

A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon a deep reddish-orange on Tuesday for sky-gazers in Asia, Australia, the Pacific Islands and the Americas.This event, often referred to as a blood moon, occurs when Earth moves directly between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the satellite’s surface and causing it to appear crimson, according to NASA.This eclipse is the last of three consecutive total lunar eclipses, said Dr. C. Alex Young, associate director for science communication in the heliophysics science division at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. The firs

Social media videos and surprise phone calls: How Trump told the world about Iran

Hegseth insists the Iran conflict is 'not endless' while warning more casualties are likely

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What you should expect to pay for gas as the war with Iran continues

The attacks on Iran are already sending gasoline prices higher, and even steeper increases are probably coming soon.The average US price for a gallon of regular gas stands at just under $3 Monday morning according to AAA’s survey, which was taken at the nation’s gas stations on Sunday. That’s up about 2 cents a gallon from the previous day’s survey and up six cents from a week ago.Gas last topped $3 a gallon on average in early December, according to AAA.But world oil markets are on pace to post their biggest one-day gain in years on Monday. It won’t take long for prices at pumps to

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World hurries to respond to rapidly changing war around Iran

A shaken world reacted with anger and confusion — and more involvement than expected, in some cases — Monday as the coordinated U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran over the weekend sprawled into a regional war. The first details of possible effects on Iran's nuclear program, the issue at the center of the escalating conflict, began to emerge. More allies of the U.S. and Israel engaged, as did Iran's armed proxies. And countries from the Gulf to Cyprus found themselves in the line of fire. Fast-paced diplomacy was required as the missiles and drones kept coming. Border