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From USA TODAY. Pete Hegseth underscored what he described as Iran’s nuclear ambitions as a reason for US attacks on the country during a press conference on March 2. The Defense secretary also confirmed the latest US military casualty count, saying four US troops have been killed amid the fighting in the Middle East. The…
From USA TODAY. At a press conference, Pete Hegseth gave his reasoning for why the US attacked Iran, suggesting that the US hadn’t started the war, but that it was responding to years of funding of terrorist attacks. The United States and Israel began striking Iran on Feb. 28 in a campaign that killed the…
From USA TODAY. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told the press that President Donald Trump "bent over backwards" for diplomacy with Iran, saying the country had "every chance" to make a deal, but claimed they were stalling to restart "their nuclear ambitions." The United States and Israel began striking Iran on Feb. 28 in a campaign…
From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump will award Master Sergeant Roderick W. Edmonds, Command Sergeant Major Terry P. Richardson and Staff Sergeant Michael H. Ollis with the Medal of Honor in a ceremony held at the White House on March 2, 2026. Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to…
From USA TODAY. The United States and Israel began striking Iran Feb. 28 in a campaign that killed the nation’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and dozens of top officials and hit more than 1,000 targets inside the country, Trump said. Iran has retaliated with strikes against U.S. military bases, Israel and other nations in…
From USA TODAY. More states are requiring schools to start teaching cursive writing to students again. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/02/28/is-cursive-still-taught-in-schools-trend/88827717007/
From USA TODAY. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth holds a press conference on Operation Epic Fury. Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
From USA TODAY. Primary season is here, and even though President Donald Trump isn’t on the ballot, his influence is shaping races across the country. Republican candidates are aligning with him — or testing his grip on the party — while Democrats face their own internal debates over identity, strategy and the path forward. What…
From USA TODAY. Analysts say President Donald Trump’s self-described war against Iran carries political liabilities for support. Among the reasons is the number of US casualties involving US soldiers and troops involved in attacks. In a video message posted the day after the attacks on Iran began, Trump announced three US military service members had…
From USA TODAY. Hezbollah supporters provided reaction to attacks on Iran by the US and Israel at a rally in Beirut as mourners in Tehran showed up en masse in reaction to the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Meanwhile, celebrations also occurred in other parts of Iran in response to the longtime Iranian…
From USA TODAY. Donald Trump returned to the White House after a weekend at Mar-a-lago which coincided with attacks on Iran. The president’s return came on the same day he released video announcing three US soldiers had so far died in the conflict, adding that more will "likely" die, too. Trump waved to reporters but…
From USA TODAY. Pro-government Iranians took to the streets to mourn their supreme leader’s death as others celebrated after the U.S. and Israel’s joint airstrikes. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/03/01/khamenei-death-iran-fear-hope/88932723007/
From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump delivered an update on attacks on Iran a day after strikes began in the region. Trump confirmed that three American service members were killed in action amid the exchanged military strikes with Iran, saying "there will likely be more" troops that die as a result of the conflict that…
From USA TODAY. At least three people are dead, including a suspect, following a shooting at a bar in Austin early Sunday, March 1. It is being investigated by the FBI as a "potential" act of terrorism. Austin Police said that two people were killed in the shooting, and Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis confirmed…
From USA TODAY. Pro-Iranian militia drones launched attacks at a US military base in Iraq on March 1. The Iraqi pro-Iranian group Saraya Awliya Al Dam said they carried out attacks on a U.S. base near Iraq’s Erbil airport. Raw footage captured plumes of smokes and sounds of explosions. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/02/28/iran-us-military-bases/88919457007/ Sign up for…
From USA TODAY. Drone footage shows the aftermath of Beit Shemesh after Iran launched at U.S. bases across the Middle East in retaliation for the U.S.-Israeli missile strikes. Israel’s ambulance service said nine people were killed in the town, according to Reuters. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/live-story/news/politics/2026/02/28/us-iran-israel-live-updates-news/88757330007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories,…
From USA TODAY. Attacks on Iran, including a strikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, prompted reactions of celebrations, mournings, and protests. 0:00 – 0:58 Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini monument toppled in Iran, dancing celebrates Supereme Leader Ali Khamenei death 0:59 – 1:57 Huge crowds mourn Ayatollah in Tehran 1:58 – 3:11 Paris celebration…
From USA TODAY. A Florida man is facing retail theft charges after authorities say he stole $40k worth of trading cards by using 99-cent taco seasoning packets from Target. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/02/27/taco-seasoning-packets-used-target-theft-florida/88903604007/
From USA TODAY. Footage of strikes on Iran was released by Israel and the US military, showing missiles launching, including from aircraft carriers, and hitting targets in Iran == Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
From USA TODAY. Israel is trading military strikes with Iran a day after supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in joint strikes with the United States as the Trump administration targets the country’s missile capabilities. “Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "This is the…
From USA TODAY. Americans have mixed reactions to attacks on Iran. Strikes across the country were conducted in coordination with Israel and hit multiple locations, including Tehran where Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed. 0:00 – 1:55 Celebration in LA by Iranian-Americans after Iran attack 1:56 – 2:25 Trump thanked for Iran attack, more…
From USA TODAY. Ambassadors to the United Nations from Iran and Israel but read statements full of accusations about each side following attacks and counterattacks in both nations as well as strikes neighboring ones in the Middle East. Iranian Ambassador to the UN Amir-Saeid Iravani denounced US-Israeli military strikes across his country as a "war…
From USA TODAY. The US’s attacks on Iran were defended during a United Nations emergency meeting by Michael Waltz, a Donald Trump-appointed US ambassador to the UN. Waltz said that the Iranian regime had "willfully destabilized the world," citing support for terrorist groups in a statement that outlining support for Trump’s strikes on Iran. Among…
From USA TODAY. United Nations Secretary General António Guterres condemned attacks on Iran by Israel and the US as well as counterstrikes by Iran during an emergency UN meeting. Guterres noted he could not independently confirm reports that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed, too. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/live-story/news/politics/2026/02/28/us-iran-israel-live-updates-news/88757330007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the…
From USA TODAY. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for Iranian citizens to take action after the Ayatollah, the country’s Supreme Leader, was killed. President Donald Trump announced strikes on the country early Saturday morning. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/live-story/news/politics/2026/02/28/us-iran-israel-live-updates-news/88757330007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to…
From USA TODAY. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in joint strikes on Iran, an Israeli source confirmed to USA TODAY. News of the report spread to a protest against Israel-US strike on the country and was captured via a live stream of the event. The military strike was the second by the Trump…
From USA TODAY. Live coverage following strikes by the U.S. and Israel on Iran. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/live-story/news/politics/2026/02/28/us-iran-israel-live-updates-news/88757330007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
From USA TODAY. Less than a week before a joint US-Israel strike on Iran, President Donald Trump discussed a preference for diplomacy with the nation as he alleged they were rebuilding their nuclear weapons capabilities. But Trump said insisted he would not hesitate to use force. == Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s…
From USA TODAY. At least least 40 people were killed in a strike on an Iranian girls’ school in the southern region of the country. State media reported another strike in Northwest Iran. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/live-story/news/politics/2026/02/28/us-iran-israel-live-updates-news/88757330007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events:…
From USA TODAY. A Dubai hotel on Palm Jumeirah island broke out as multiple blasts missile trails could be seen in the sky above The UAE’s foreign ministry earlier said it had intercepted several Iranian missiles that targeted the US ally in retaliation for US, Israel bombing in Iran. Get the latest information: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/02/28/why-us-israel-attack-iran/88898362007/ Sign…
From USA TODAY. The United States launched military strikes and "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, President Donald Trump said, targeting the country’s missile capabilities. Iran responded with attacks against Israel and other nearby countries. Follow live updates: https://www.usatoday.com/live-story/news/politics/2026/02/28/us-iran-israel-live-updates-news/88757330007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies…
From USA TODAY. Shortly after the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran, Iran responded with a strike hitting a U.S. Navy base in Bahrain on Feb. 28. Follow live updates: https://www.usatoday.com/live-story/news/politics/2026/02/28/us-iran-israel-live-updates-news/88757330007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
From USA TODAY. The United States launched military strikes and "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, President Donald Trump said, targeting the country’s missile capabilities. Videos from Israel and Iran show the aftermath of the countries exchanging missiles. Live updates: https://www.usatoday.com/live-story/news/politics/2026/02/28/us-iran-israel-live-updates-news/88757330007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports…
From USA TODAY. The United Stated launched military strikes and "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, President Donald Trump said, targeting the country’s missile capabilities. "Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime, a vicious group of very hard terrible people," Trump said. Follow live…
From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump confirmed in a video posted to his Truth Social account on Feb. 28 that the United States and Israel launched "major combat operations" against Iran. Iran live updates: https://www.usatoday.com/live-story/news/politics/2026/02/28/us-iran-israel-live-updates-news/88757330007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
From USA TODAY. The United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, according to reports from Reuters, the New York Times and other outlets. The Pentagon declined to immediately comment. "The State of Israel launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran to remove threats to the State of Israel," Israel’s Defense Minister…
From USA TODAY. The first 2026 midterm races of the year will kick off with primaries in Arkansas, North Carolina and Texas on Tuesday, March 3. The three races will tip the dominoes in the packed primary calendar, with elections taking place across the country between now and November.
From USA TODAY. Former President Bill Clinton gave testimony in a deposition related to the investigation of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Feb. 27, in Chappaqua, New York. After the hearing, Republican members of Congress held a press conference to discuss Clinton’s testimony and when the videos and transcripts from depositions of…
From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump delivered a speech in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Feb. 27. The president More on Trump’s trip to Texas: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/02/23/trump-state-of-union-texas-trip-economy/88829083007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump spoke about the breakdown of U.S. and Iran nuclear talks while visiting Corpus Christi, Texas for a briefing on energy. Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
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From USA TODAY. A new study links “forever chemicals” to faster biological aging, especially in middle aged men. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2026/02/26/men-aging-faster-pfas-forever-chemicals/88876916007/
From USA TODAY. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton are set to give depositions to a House committee this week as part of its investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The depositions will take place near the Clintons’ house in Chappaqua, New York. Hillary Clinton is scheduled to…
From USA TODAY. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton are set to give depositions to a House committee this week as part of its investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The depositions will take place near the Clintons’ house in Chappaqua, New York. Hillary Clinton is scheduled to…
From USA TODAY. Anthropic stands firm against the Pentagon as pressure mounts to remove AI safeguards that block weapon targeting and US surveillance. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/02/26/anthropic-says-it-wont-agree-to-pentagon-demands-on-ai-safeguards/88889808007/
From USA TODAY. Netflix ended talks with Warner Bros. Discovery after a bidding war with Paramount Skydance. CEO’s exited the race over price. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2026/02/26/netflix-backs-from-warner-bros-bidding-paramount/88888660007/
From USA TODAY. While the Clintons testified in close-door Congressional hearings about what they know about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the fallout for the rich and powerful continues. Will more people be named and charged as co-conspirators from the Epstein investigation? And will Epstein’s victims ever see full accountability? Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mt63kedp Sign up…
From USA TODAY. Memorial services for Rev. Jesse Jackson will take place the next two weeks in several locations across the U.S. Organized by Jackson’s family and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the Celebration of Life events will give the public a chance to honor the late activist’s life and accomplishments. Born in Greenville, South Carolina,…
From USA TODAY. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton are set to give depositions to a House committee this week as part of its investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The depositions will take place near the Clintons’ house in Chappaqua, New York. Hillary Clinton is scheduled to…
From USA TODAY. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke with reporters in Chappaqua, New York, on Feb. 26 after finishing her deposition in the House Oversight Committee investigation of late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Clinton claimed in her opening statement published before her testimony and again in person that she had never met…
From USA TODAY. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gave a deposition to a House committee on Feb. 26 as part of its investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The deposition tool place near the Clintons’ house in Chappaqua, New York. Former President Bill Clinton is expected to testify on Feb. 27. The…
From USA TODAY. Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado told reporters outside Hillary Clinton’s deposition on the Epstein files that she couldn’t recall whether she had sent a photo of Clinton testifying to conservative podcaster Benny Johnson. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/02/26/hillary-clinton-jeffrey-epstein-house-investigation/88877446007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics…
From USA TODAY. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton accused House lawmakers who subpoenaed her of going on a “fishing expedition” for information about accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein rather than questioning Justice Department officials who failed to prosecute the late financier. "If the majority was serious, it would not waste time on fishing expeditions,"…
From USA TODAY. Democrats spoke with reporters outside former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s deposition on the Epstein files in Chappaqua, New York, on Feb. 26. Rep. Robert Garcia, of California, said that "Secretary Clinton never met Jeffrey Epstein." "She never visited the island," Garcia said. "She never flew on his plane. She also had…
From USA TODAY. "Why were you driving over 100 mph?" Police footage captured the moment former WWE CEO Vince McMahon collided with a vehicle and crashed in Connecticut. He was charged with reckless driving. The case was suspended and dismissed by the court, McMahon’s attorney confirmed in a statement to USA TODAY. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2026/02/26/vince-mcmahon-car-accident-video-connecticut/88876760007/…
From USA TODAY. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton are set to give depositions to a House committee this week as part of its investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The depositions will take place near the Clintons’ house in Chappaqua, New York. Hillary Clinton is scheduled to…
From USA TODAY. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer held a press conference on Feb. 26 to speak about the Epstein Files Transparency Act and accuse Donald Trump’s Department of Justice of an illegal "massive cover-up." Schumer’s press conference occurred at the same time as Hillary Clinton’s closed-door deposition on Epstein with the House Oversight Committee.…
From USA TODAY. The closed-door deposition was paused after Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, sent pictures of Clinton from inside the room to conservative podcaster Benny Johnson. "This is the first time Hillary has had to answer real questions about Epstein," Johnson said in posting the pictures on social media. "Clinton does not look happy." Clinton…
From USA TODAY. Buc-ee’s is suing another convenience store over its mascot logo. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/02/25/buc-ees-sues-mickey-mart-ohio-convenience-store/88858601007/
From USA TODAY. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton are set to give depositions to a House committee this week as part of its investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The depositions will take place near the Clintons’ house in Chappaqua, New York. Hillary Clinton is scheduled to…