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President Donald Trump celebrates his economic agenda as Iran escalates its attacks in a key oil route. New details are emerging about a strike on a school in southern Iran. Severe weather ramps up in parts of the US. House lawmakers zero in on Jeffery Epstein’s finances as part of their ongoing investigation. Plus, good news for international travelers amid a partial US government shutdown. 
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A Western Intelligence source tells CNN that Russia is sharing advanced drone tactics with Iran. A new report predicts inflation will rise – we break it down. Iran attacked two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, while member countries of the International Energy Agency say they will release 400 million barrels of oil into the market. An investigation found a surprising percentage of fruit and vegetables contain “forever chemicals.” Plus, an Iranian soccer player offered asylum in Australia has a change of heart.
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Iran is reportedly laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Millions are under a storm threat, today, after tornadoes hit the central US.  Alabama’s Governor grants clemency to a death row inmate. Georgia House race for former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat is headed to a runoff. Plus, see how the stars will dine at the official Oscars after-party.
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We start with two big developments on US military casualties in the war with Iran and ramped up threats on the world’s most critical oil shipping lane. We have an update on a suspicious device found near the New York City mayor’s residence. Alabama’s governor made rare move for a death row inmate. Authorities are searching a property Jeffrey Epstein once owned.  Plus, what the latest data shows about a huge space rock, once deemed the riskiest asteroid ever observed. 
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The Pentagon says the most intense strikes against Iran are happening today, while President Donald Trump shared conflicting messages about when the war will end. The president also shared his thoughts on Iran’s pick for Supreme Leader. Global oil prices have fallen but the world’s top oil exporters are still concerned. A “jungle primary” is underway to determine who will fill the congressional seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene. Plus, the FDA has declined to approve a potential autism treatment federal health officials touted last fall. 
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