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Trump is facing an increasingly patient Iran External Link
Trump is facing an increasingly patient Iran as the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz continues
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:19:33 GMT
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Navy Secretary John Phelan fired amid tensions with Pete Hegseth as Iran war ragesExternal Link
Navy Secretary John Phelan will leave the Trump administration “effective immediately,” the Pentagon announced Wednesday, marking the latest departure of a top defense official this year.“On behalf of the Secretary of War and Deputy Secretary of War, we are grateful to Secretary Phelan for his service to the Department and the United States Navy,” chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said in a statement posted on X.Parnell did not provide a reason for Phelan's exit, but said that the
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:31:23 GMT
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Special forces soldier arrested for placing betsExternal Link
A soldier has been arrested after allegedly betting on Polymarket over whether or not Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro would be removed from office. NBC News’ Brian Cheung has the latest.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:55:48 GMT
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1 dead, 5 injured and several in custody in Mall of Louisiana shootingExternal Link
One person was killed and five others were injured in a shooting at a Louisiana shopping mall Thursday in which two groups opened fire at each other, police said
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:42:28 GMT
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Finding common ground in AmericaExternal Link
American leaders spoke about finding common ground in America as part of an NBC News initiative in partnership with corporate parent Comcast. NBC News’ Kristen Welker reports.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:05:57 GMT
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