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Iran vows it won't surrender as war with the U.S. and Israel enters second week
The U.S. and Israel continued their campaign to rid Tehran of its nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities and push for regime change.
Trump joins grieving families during return of soldiers killed in war in the Middle East
The dignified transfer, the return of remains of U.S. service members killed in action, is considered one of the most somber duties of any commander in chief.
One year after Trump’s sovereignty threats, Canadians keep ‘elbows up’
An unusual swell of Canadian patriotism seen after Trump's threats and tariffs last year has evolved into a new social and economic order.
Trump urges Latin American leaders to use military to help the U.S. fight cartels
Trump encouraged regional leaders to take military action against drug trafficking cartels and transnational gangs.
Jan. 6 plaque honoring police officers quietly installed at the Capitol after a 3-year delay
Steps from the Capitol's West Front and where the worst of the fighting occurred, workers quietly have installed a plaque honoring the officers.
FDA vaccine head will step down in April after string of controversial decisions
Vinay Prasad is leaving his post as director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research.
Iran war could make affordability bigger issue in 2026 elections
The 2026 midterm election will determine whether Democrats can win back majorities in both chambers of Congress, and check President Donald Trump's policies.
This homebuilding play is one of the most oversold stocks amid this week’s market turmoil
Builders FirstSource posted a double-digit decline on the week as the U.S.-Iran war and higher oil prices rattled the broader market.
Goldman likes these five stocks as market fears intensify
Goldman Sachs named five stocks that the firm says have more room to run as market uncertainty continues
Will Iran war fallout end the bull market? When investors really need to worry
Bank of America says there could be "non-linear" effects on the economy if oil ever stays above $100 a barrel.