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Opinion | Atom Bombs Didn't Prevent World War III. Humans Did
Growing up in the latter stages of the Cold War, my generation didn't live with the sense of menace and the Bert the Turtle duck-and-cover drills baby boomers endured, but both cohorts were blessed by the absence of a large-scale war.
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Republicans, Democrats Go To 'War' Over US Election Map
Donald Trump is pulling hard on the levers of power to strengthen Republicans through redistricting in Texas and other states, the latest offensive in escalating moves by both sides to shape the battlefield of US democracy for the midterm elections.
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How Enslaved Americans Responded To July 4 Declaration Of Independence
The summer air in Rochester, New York, hung thick with heat and celebration. It was July 5, 1852, a day after cannons had fired, flags waved and towns across America had burst into patriotic jubilation
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US Democrats Introduce Resolution On Trump's Use Of Military Against Iran
Three Democratic lawmakers from the US House of Representatives introduced a war powers resolution on Monday to check President Donald Trump's use of military force against Iran after US strikes on Tehran's nuclear sites over the weekend.
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Israel-Iran War Highlights: White House Dismisses Intel Reports Saying US Did Not Destroy Iran's Nuke Sites
US-Israel-Iran Conflict Highlights: A series of powerful explosions rocked Tehran early Tuesday morning, hours after US President Donald Trump announced that Iran and Israel have agreed to a staggered ceasefire.
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Ghost Of GBU-28: When US Bunker-Buster Bomb Shattered Saddam's Last Hope
American air power has been deployed several times to "establish democracy" and fight terrorism in the Middle East. In 1990, when Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, the US launched Operation Desert Storm to fight the Iraqi forces.
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Dashcam Footage Shows Moment Iranian Missile Hit Israeli City Ashdod
Iran and Israel traded missiles on Monday, as the war between the longtime arch-rivals entered its 11th day despite international calls for de-escalation.
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"You Can Start War But We Will End It": Iran's Military To "Gambler" Trump
In a fiery warning to US President Donald Trump, Iran's military on Monday said the American attacks on Iranian nuclear sites have expanded the battlefield and that powerful retaliatory operations are imminent.
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US War Powers Act: Can The President Declare War Alone
Until President Donald Trump confirmed that the United States carried out "very successful" strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.
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Democrats Divided Over Iran Strikes, Demand Vote In Trump's War Powers
Democrats bristled Sunday over US President Donald Trump's decision to launch air strikes on Iran without seeking authorisation from Congress, accusing the Republican of violating the constitution and demanding a vote to rein in his war powers.
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Who Are Iran's Allies If War With US And Israel Breaks Out
As Israel continues its attacks on Iran, US President Donald Trump and other global leaders are hardening their stance against the Islamic Republic.
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"Extremely Dangerous": Russia Warns US Against 'Military Intervention' In Iran-Israel War
"We would like to particularly warn Washington against military intervention in the situation, which would be an extremely dangerous step with truly unpredictable negative consequences," Russia's foreign ministry's spokeswoman said.
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Iran's Silent Allies: Baghdad To Beirut, Why Is No One Picking Up The Phone
For more than four decades, Iran has built an alliance of proxy forces across the Middle East, a self-styled "Axis of Resistance", to project power, repel US and Israeli influence, and insulate itself from direct confrontation.
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Explained: How Trump Took A U-Turn On Iran After Israeli Pressure
In his inaugural address in January 2025, US President Donald Trump made a promise: "Our power will stop all wars and bring a new spirit of unity to a world that has been angry, violent and totally unpredictable."
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Nuclear States Spent $100 Billion On Weapons In 2024: Report
Nuclear-armed states spent more than $100 billion on their atomic arsenals last year, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons said Friday, lamenting the lack of democratic oversight of such spending.
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Opinion | Atom Bombs Didn't Prevent World War III. Humans Did
Growing up in the latter stages of the Cold War, my generation didn't live with the sense of menace and the Bert the Turtle duck-and-cover drills baby boomers endured, but both cohorts were blessed by the absence of a large-scale war.
-
Republicans, Democrats Go To 'War' Over US Election Map
Donald Trump is pulling hard on the levers of power to strengthen Republicans through redistricting in Texas and other states, the latest offensive in escalating moves by both sides to shape the battlefield of US democracy for the midterm elections.
-
How Enslaved Americans Responded To July 4 Declaration Of Independence
The summer air in Rochester, New York, hung thick with heat and celebration. It was July 5, 1852, a day after cannons had fired, flags waved and towns across America had burst into patriotic jubilation
-
US Democrats Introduce Resolution On Trump's Use Of Military Against Iran
Three Democratic lawmakers from the US House of Representatives introduced a war powers resolution on Monday to check President Donald Trump's use of military force against Iran after US strikes on Tehran's nuclear sites over the weekend.
-
Israel-Iran War Highlights: White House Dismisses Intel Reports Saying US Did Not Destroy Iran's Nuke Sites
US-Israel-Iran Conflict Highlights: A series of powerful explosions rocked Tehran early Tuesday morning, hours after US President Donald Trump announced that Iran and Israel have agreed to a staggered ceasefire.
-
Ghost Of GBU-28: When US Bunker-Buster Bomb Shattered Saddam's Last Hope
American air power has been deployed several times to "establish democracy" and fight terrorism in the Middle East. In 1990, when Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, the US launched Operation Desert Storm to fight the Iraqi forces.
-
Dashcam Footage Shows Moment Iranian Missile Hit Israeli City Ashdod
Iran and Israel traded missiles on Monday, as the war between the longtime arch-rivals entered its 11th day despite international calls for de-escalation.
-
"You Can Start War But We Will End It": Iran's Military To "Gambler" Trump
In a fiery warning to US President Donald Trump, Iran's military on Monday said the American attacks on Iranian nuclear sites have expanded the battlefield and that powerful retaliatory operations are imminent.
-
US War Powers Act: Can The President Declare War Alone
Until President Donald Trump confirmed that the United States carried out "very successful" strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.
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Democrats Divided Over Iran Strikes, Demand Vote In Trump's War Powers
Democrats bristled Sunday over US President Donald Trump's decision to launch air strikes on Iran without seeking authorisation from Congress, accusing the Republican of violating the constitution and demanding a vote to rein in his war powers.
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Who Are Iran's Allies If War With US And Israel Breaks Out
As Israel continues its attacks on Iran, US President Donald Trump and other global leaders are hardening their stance against the Islamic Republic.
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"Extremely Dangerous": Russia Warns US Against 'Military Intervention' In Iran-Israel War
"We would like to particularly warn Washington against military intervention in the situation, which would be an extremely dangerous step with truly unpredictable negative consequences," Russia's foreign ministry's spokeswoman said.
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Iran's Silent Allies: Baghdad To Beirut, Why Is No One Picking Up The Phone
For more than four decades, Iran has built an alliance of proxy forces across the Middle East, a self-styled "Axis of Resistance", to project power, repel US and Israeli influence, and insulate itself from direct confrontation.
-
Explained: How Trump Took A U-Turn On Iran After Israeli Pressure
In his inaugural address in January 2025, US President Donald Trump made a promise: "Our power will stop all wars and bring a new spirit of unity to a world that has been angry, violent and totally unpredictable."
-
Nuclear States Spent $100 Billion On Weapons In 2024: Report
Nuclear-armed states spent more than $100 billion on their atomic arsenals last year, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons said Friday, lamenting the lack of democratic oversight of such spending.
