World News
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Trump's special envoy Witkoff and Kushner visit US aircraft carrier amid Iran tensions, talks
Trump envoy Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited the USS Abraham Lincoln amid Iran tensions as Netanyahu prepares a Washington meeting to discuss limiting Tehran's ballistic missiles.
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Kick Iran out of Olympics, World Cup for execution of over 30 athletes, activists demand
Critics urge sports organizations to ban Iran after its regime allegedly executed thousands of anti-government protesters, including young wrestlers.
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Russia to 'interrogate' two suspects in attempted assassination of top military general
Two suspects will reportedly be interrogated in the attempted assassination of Russian intelligence deputy chief Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev in Moscow.
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Iran vows to 'target US bases' if American forces launch an attack: report
Iran's foreign minister reportedly warns Tehran will "target U.S. bases" in the region if attacked by American forces, escalating Middle East tensions.
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Ambassador Mike Waltz lays out ‘America First’ vision for US leadership at the UN
U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz said the Trump administration demands major U.N. reforms, rejecting claims America caused the organization's cash crisis.
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Zelenskyy claims US gave Ukraine and Russia a deadline to reach peace agreement
Russia continues strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure as Zelenskyy confirms U.S.-mediated peace negotiations are underway with a summer deadline.
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Canada and France opening new consulates in Greenland's capital amid Trump pressure
Canada and France are opening new consulates in Greenland's capital following the Trump administration's push to acquire the Danish territory through tariff threats.
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Iranian official says nuclear talks will continue after US, Tehran negotiations had 'a good start' in Oman
U.S. and Iranian officials meet separately in Oman for indirect nuclear talks, with diplomats reportedly preparing conditions for resumed negotiations.
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Lindsey Graham abruptly ends meeting after Lebanese general refuses to label Hezbollah terrorists
Sen. Lindsey Graham ended meeting with Lebanese defense chief after official refused to call Hezbollah a terrorist organization, sparking tensions.
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Russian military intelligence official shot in Moscow: report
Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev of Russian military intelligence was shot in the Russian capital city of Moscow on Friday, The Associated Press reported.
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Iran's Khamenei stays away from talks as JD Vance says dynamic makes diplomacy 'much more complicated'
Vice President JD Vance calls Iran diplomacy "bizarre" as Supreme Leader Khamenei stays away from negotiations starting starting on Friday in Oman, complicating U.S.-Iran talks.
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Iran seizes oil tankers, threatens 'massacre' in Strait of Hormuz, hours before US talks
Iran seized two oil tankers Thursday while former Iranian Minister Ezzatollah Zarghami threatened to make the Strait of Hormuz a "massacre and hell" for U.S. forces.
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Trump signals willingness to defend Diego Garcia military base if future deal threatens US access
President Donald Trump signaled a willingness to move past tensions with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over a controversial U.K.-Mauritius deal involving Diego Garcia.
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Britain drags feet on IRGC terror designation as Iran-linked center allegedly sells extremist merchandise
After the EU designated Iran's IRGC a terrorist group, pressure mounts on the U.K. to act with London center allegedly promoting Iranian regime propaganda.
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US special envoy Witkoff announces US, Ukrainian and Russian delegations agree to prisoner swap
The U.S., Ukrainian, and Russian delegations have agreed to an exchange of 314 prisoners, according to U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff's office.
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Maduro ally Alex Saab arrested in joint US-Venezuelan operation, official says
Venezuelan official Alex Saab was reportedly arrested in a joint U.S.-Venezuela operation, although his lawyer denies the report as "fake news."
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Hamas terrorist who murdered IDF soldier Noa Marciano eliminated in Gaza
IDF Cpl. Noa Marciano, 19, was abducted during Oct. 7 massacre and murdered by Hamas terrorist Muhammad Issam Hassan al-Habil, who was killed in an Israeli strike.
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US positions aircraft carriers, strike platforms across Middle East as Iran talks shift to Oman
U.S. military buildup escalates across Middle East as nuclear talks with Iran move to Oman
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Al-Anon Meeting
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The event, originally scheduled for Feb. 6, has been rescheduled due to inclement weather.
The Primary Election happens May 5.
The food pantry is run by East Central FCCLA and FFA members.
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