Friday, March 13, 2026
13 Americans Dead as Middle East Crisis Deepens
Iran leadership wounded, energy markets shaken as U.S. operations expand
Editor's Note: Today's edition covers the escalating human cost of America's Middle East campaign, with six more servicemen killed in Iraq bringing total casualties to 13. Questions mount over Iran's leadership stability as sanctions policy fractures amid global energy fears.
World
Six U.S. Crew Members Killed in Iraq Plane Crash Amid Regional War
All six crew members aboard a U.S. military KC-135 refueling aircraft died when the plane crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, according to U.S. Central Command. The deaths bring the total number of A...
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U.S. Claims Iran's New Supreme Leader Wounded in Military Strikes
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U.S. Sanctions Policy Fractures as Energy Crisis Forces Russia Reprieve
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Israel Targets Lebanese Bridge in First Acknowledged Civilian Strike
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World
France Doubles Down on Ukraine Support as U.S. Eases Russia Sanctions
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Business
Adobe's $75M Settlement Sets New Standard for Subscription Transparency
Adobe's $75 million settlement with the U.S. government over deceptive subscription practices establishes the strongest consumer protection precedent yet against the subscription economy's most predat...
Business
Federal Reserve Extends Rate Cut Timeline as Inflation Worries Mount
The Federal Reserve's increasingly cautious stance on interest rate cuts reveals a central bank grappling with persistent inflation pressures and mixed economic signals. This shift toward monetary res...