CNN 5 Things Iran War Death Toll Climbs, Judge Blocks Powell Subpoenas, New Medical Guidance and more
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Mar 13, 2026 Coverage of rising casualties and nationwide protests tied to the Iran conflict. A federal judge blocks subpoenas tied to a high-profile financial investigation. Authorities probe a vehicle attack at a Michigan synagogue and a university shooting now treated as terrorism. New medical guidance may expand who should take cholesterol-lowering drugs.
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Rising Death Toll And Urban Strikes In Iran
- CNN estimates over 2,000 dead in the war between the U.S./Israel and Iran, including civilians and military personnel.
- Afol Madike notes explosions near an Al-Quds Day rally and evacuation orders after strikes in Tehran, signaling escalating urban impact.
Judge Blocks DOJ Subpoenas In Powell Inquiry
- A federal judge quashed grand jury subpoenas tied to DOJ probes of Jerome Powell, saying the government produced essentially zero evidence of a crime.
- U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro vowed to appeal, calling the ruling an activist judge neutering grand jury tools.
Synagogue Car Attack Linked To Iran War
- A suspect drove into a Michigan synagogue with explosives; the car caught fire while dozens of children were inside.
- The explosives didn’t detonate, security guards killed the suspect, and Michigan’s attorney general linked the attack to the Iran war.