U.S. Intelligence Saw No Change in Iran’s Missile Capabilities Before War
March 19, 2026
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U.S. Intelligence Saw No Change in Iran’s Missile Capabilities Before War

On Wednesday, the director of national intelligence and C.I.A. director contradicted one of the justifications the Trump administration had given for its attacks on Iran. Source link

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Israel Intensifies Strikes on Beirut, Escalating Its Campaign Against Hezbollah
March 18, 2026
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Israel Intensifies Strikes on Beirut, Escalating Its Campaign Against Hezbollah

The Israeli military widened its attacks to the districts in the center of the Lebanese capital, destroying buildings, forcing residents to flee and killing at least 10. Source…

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Pritzker’s Gamble to Become a Kingmaker in Illinois Pays Off
March 18, 2026
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Pritzker’s Gamble to Become a Kingmaker in Illinois Pays Off

Gov. JB Pritzker invested capital, both political and the more traditional kind, in the Senate race of his lieutenant governor, Juliana Stratton. Her victory could help them both.…

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Russell Westbrook Joins Elite Company with Latest Historic NBA Feat
March 18, 2026
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Russell Westbrook Joins Elite Company with Latest Historic NBA Feat

It’s been a season to forget for the Sacramento Kings, but one of their veteran stars is putting together a solid season and adding to his Hall of…

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Daniel Biss, Mayor of Evanston, Ill., Wins Democratic Nomination for House Seat
March 18, 2026
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Daniel Biss, Mayor of Evanston, Ill., Wins Democratic Nomination for House Seat

Mr. Biss emerged after being an early front-runner in the turbulent, crowded contest to replace a longtime incumbent in Illinois’s Ninth District. Source link

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In His Resignation Letter, Joe Kent Spoke About the Death of His Wife
March 18, 2026
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In His Resignation Letter, Joe Kent Spoke About the Death of His Wife

Chief Petty Officer Shannon Kent was killed in action during a special operations mission in Syria in 2019. Mr. Kent said he could not support “sending the next…

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Miami Cubans Fear Trump Won’t Go Far Enough: ‘The Castros Have to Go’
March 17, 2026
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Miami Cubans Fear Trump Won’t Go Far Enough: ‘The Castros Have to Go’

Many Cubans in Florida have sought regime change for decades. They fear that President Trump’s talks with Cuba will not lead to wholesale political transformation. Source link

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M.T.A. Sues Trump Administration to Release 2nd Avenue Subway Funding
March 17, 2026
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M.T.A. Sues Trump Administration to Release 2nd Avenue Subway Funding

New York transit officials are seeking nearly $60 million in overdue federal funding to extend the subway line to East Harlem. The administration’s rationale for the freeze has…

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Cannonball with Wesley Morris: What the Oscars Got Right
March 17, 2026
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Cannonball with Wesley Morris: What the Oscars Got Right

Giving Michael B. Jordan and “KPop Demon Hunters” their due, to start. Source link

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As American Bombers Take Off From R.A.F. Fairford in UK, Iraq War Looms Large
March 17, 2026
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As American Bombers Take Off From R.A.F. Fairford in UK, Iraq War Looms Large

R.A.F. Fairford was the site of repeated antiwar protests during the Iraq war in 2003. Now it is being used again as a base for U.S. bombing missions…

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