A new U.S. attack on Iran could risk large-scale retaliation

A new U.S. attack on Iran could risk large-scale retaliation

WASHINGTON — Although weakened and facing a domestic crisis, Iran’s regime still has substantial firepower that could inflict damage on American interests and allies in the region, disrupt the global economy and trigger a protracted conflict in response to a U.S. military attack, according to former U.S. officials, foreign diplomats …

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AP women’s college basketball Top 25 poll breakdown

AP women’s college basketball Top 25 poll breakdown

Feb 23, 2026, 12:15 PM ET The new AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is out. The top five remained the same. Oklahoma and Iowa both jumped four spots to break into the top 10, with the Sooners at No. 7 and Hawkeyes at No. 9. TCU also climbed …

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ICE whistleblower warns new recruits are receiving

ICE whistleblower warns new recruits are receiving

A former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement instructor responsible for educating new ICE officers on proper use of force told Congress Monday the agency’s efforts to rapidly scale up its ranks will place recruits on the streets without the training they need to lawfully carry out immigration enforcement.  “New cadets …

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Trump tariffs still pose

Trump tariffs still pose

The Supreme Court’s Friday ruling striking down President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs will not free U.S. companies from their concerns about the direction of trade policy. “There is huge uncertainty” facing businesses and U.S. trading partners following the landmark decision, said William Reinsch, senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International …

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‘Street agents’ exploiting athletes in NIL deals, coaches warn

‘Street agents’ exploiting athletes in NIL deals, coaches warn

Paula LavigneFeb 23, 2026, 08:01 AM ET Close Data analyst and reporter for ESPN’s Enterprise and Investigative Unit. Winner, 2014 Alfred I. duPont Columbia University Award; finalist, 2012 IRE broadcast award; winner, 2011 Gannett Foundation Award for Innovation in Watchdog Journalism; Emmy nominated, 2009. Multiple Authors AS CASH HAS flooded …

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