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Jewish hockey star Jack Hughes’ overtime goal propels US to historic gold medal in Olympic hockey
The win broke a 46-year Olympic drought for Team USA, which had not taken gold since the famous “Miracle on Ice” team that upset the Soviet Union on its way to gold in 1980.
'This isn’t a token strike,' analysts say as US prepares for a major confrontation with Iran
When could Trump decide to strike Iran? These are the four most likely options - analysis
Tehran is ready for nuclear concessions if US meets demands, Iranian official says
Iranians understand need to reach nuclear deal with US, Turkey's Hakan Fidan tells FT
“The Iranians now recognise that they need to reach a deal with the Americans, and the Americans understand that the Iranians have certain limits. It’s pointless to try to force them,” Fidan said.
US Justice Department moves to fire new US attorney for northern district of New York
Trump has drawn criticism from rights and political experts for what they call his administration's targeting of political opponents in efforts that have faced legal challenges and protests.
Democratic-led states seek to block Trump administration from ending public health funding
The states - California, Colorado, Illinois, and Minnesota - said they were being unlawfully subjected to "devastating funding cuts to basic public health infrastructure based on political animus."
Investigators continue search for Nancy Guthrie, analyze discarded glove
The New York Post on Wednesday posted video and photos of FBI personnel taking possession of a glove they had found discarded on a roadside about 1.5 miles from the elder Guthrie's home
It’s not just the kids: Only a third of US Jews 75+ call themselves ‘Zionists’ - opinion
The reluctance in the older American generation to use the word "Zionist" may have roots in how the term was used following Israel's founding.
Pentagon pushing AI companies to expand on classified networks, sources say
The Pentagon is “moving to deploy frontier AI capabilities across all classification levels,” said an official.
US citizenship to be required for midterm voters, according to new bill
In a big win for Republicans, the SAVE America Act was approved in the House of Representatives. The loss came amidst disapproval of US President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada.
US lawmakers accuse Bondi of hiding names of Epstein associates
The US attorney-general faced heated confrontations with various members of the House Judiciary Committee, while several of Epstein's victims watched from the gallery.
Pentagon prepares second aircraft carrier for possible deployment to Middle East - report
US President Donald Trump reposted the Wall Street Journal's report to Truth Social on Thursday.
US pulls out of Syria’s al-Tanf base after 15-day equipment removal, relocating to Jordan - report
The al-Tanf base is strategically located in the tri-border area of Syria, Jordan, and Iraq. It was established as a key hub for operations by the global coalition against Islamic State terrorists.
