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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates every weekday morning, midday and evening. Plus, 5 Good Things and One Thing on the weekends.
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Mar 14, 2026 • 15min
5 Good Things: Following the Tracks of a Tiger Comeback
A Paralympian adds to an incredible medal haul and personal comeback. Conservationists track a young tiger using forest corridors in Thailand. College students nationwide train puppies to become guide dogs. An opera singer-turned-car-salesman reinvents himself and goes viral with musical sales pitches.

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Mar 13, 2026 • 7min
Iran War Death Toll Climbs, Judge Blocks Powell Subpoenas, New Medical Guidance and more
Rising civilian and military deaths and mass protests across Iran following strikes and evacuations. A federal judge disrupts a major Justice Department probe into a top official. A vehicle attack at a Michigan synagogue and a Virginia university shooting now draw terrorism scrutiny. New medical guidance could lower the starting age for cholesterol medication.

Mar 13, 2026 • 7min
US Service Members Killed, Whitmer on Synagogue Attack, Iran’s World Cup Uncertainty and more
A military refueling crash in Iraq and confirmation of multiple US service member deaths. A car-ramming incident at a Michigan synagogue and official reactions. Revised U.S. GDP figures showing weaker growth late last year. Passage of a bipartisan housing affordability bill. Tension over Iran’s men’s team and safety concerns ahead of the World Cup.

Mar 13, 2026 • 9min
First Purported Message From New Supreme Leader, Suspect Dead After Ramming Into Synagogue, AI Tool to Get Plants to Grow and more
A purported message from Iran's new supreme leader and its regional implications. A deadly ramming at a suburban Detroit synagogue and the investigation into its motive. Students who stopped a campus shooter at Old Dominion University. NASA aiming for an April 1 launch of Artemis II. An AI tool that listens to plants and offers care tips.

Mar 12, 2026 • 7min
MI Synagogue Attack, Mortgage Rates Rise, Weather Whiplash and more
A vehicle attack at a Michigan synagogue and a campus shooting in Virginia lead the headlines. Discussion covers displacement from fighting in Lebanon and how Middle East tensions affect business and safety. Mortgage rates tick higher amid housing policy moves. A police shooting probe reveals surprising details. A dramatic weather whiplash brings winter chill east and record heat in the west.

Mar 12, 2026 • 7min
Supreme Leader Statement, Emergency Oil, USA Baseball Barely Advances and more
A dramatic statement from Iran's new supreme leader is read amid continued bombardment. Oil prices spike as attacks near the Strait of Hormuz raise supply concerns. The U.S. taps the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and plans naval escorts for tankers. Severe storms ravage the Central and Eastern U.S., leaving destruction across many states. Italy's win keeps Team USA alive in the World Baseball Classic.

Mar 12, 2026 • 8min
Deadly Strike Hits Beirut Beach, Dozens Rescued From Oil Tanker Attacks, NYPD Hero Speaks Out and more
A deadly airstrike hits a Beirut suburb as cross-border clashes intensify. Bombings target oil depots and tankers across the Gulf, sending crude surging. Authorities widen a search for a missing retired Air Force major general. An NYPD officer recounts stopping an attempted attack on the mayor’s residence. An Iowa angler reels in a world-record 71-pound grass carp.

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Mar 11, 2026 • 6min
Trump Touts Economic Policies, Tornado Threat Continues, Latest Epstein Deposition and more
Discussion of reported U.S. strike that may have hit a school in southern Iran. Coverage of escalating attacks affecting a strategic oil route. Reports on tornado damage and ongoing severe storm risks across the U.S. Investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s finances and recent testimony developments. Update on restoration of Global Entry for international travelers.

Mar 11, 2026 • 7min
Russia Helping Iran, Inflation Steady for Now, PFAS in Produce and more
A report says Russia is sharing advanced drone tactics with Iran to evade air defenses. Discussion of steady inflation with risks from rising energy costs. Coverage of attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and a major international oil release. Investigation reveals PFAS contamination on a large share of produce. A story about an Iranian soccer team and changing asylum decisions.

Mar 11, 2026 • 9min
Iran Laying Mines in Strait of Hormuz, Tornados in Central US, How To Eat Like a Star and more
Reports of mines being laid in the Strait of Hormuz and rising regional tensions. A massive storm system spawns dozens of tornadoes and threatens millions. Clemency granted to a death row inmate just before execution. A competitive Georgia House race moves to a runoff. Inside look at the opulent Oscars after-party menu and its charitable leftovers.


