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Various contributors include Andy Wang, a San Francisco Bay cleanup volunteer; Dr. Amy Beethy, a surgeon who helped keep six foster siblings together; Taylor Sartor, creator of an app that explains foster youth rights; marine divers who found a record coral colony; and Stephen Barnett, a 77-year-old motorcyclist chasing a world record. They share uplifting stories of community, adoption, legal tools, discovery, and adventure.

A final public tribute to a major civil rights leader sparks reflections on his political impact. Escalating strikes and reports of foreign support shift the landscape of the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict. Markets wobble as oil prices surge and weak jobs data fuels economic anxiety. A former college coach faces a surprising legal twist with plea developments and upcoming sentencing.

A surprising February jobs decline and the unusual factors behind it. Tensions around Iran, from leadership talk to life in Tehran amid airstrikes. A sharp jump in gas prices linked to Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Updates on plans for Savannah Guthrie's return to television.

New strikes cause smoke and damage in Tehran and stir international reaction. A sudden leadership change at DHS shakes up Washington. A Texas congressman withdraws after a personal scandal. Plans for a White House ballroom face delays amid preservation pushback. The Netherlands takes top honors at the World Championship Cheese contest.

We start with a major shakeup in the Trump administration. Investors' fears are growing over a prolonged war with Iran. GOP leaders are calling for an embattled lawmaker to drop his reelection bid. We’ll tell you how a manhunt for a triple homicide suspect came to an end. Plus, a pop star’s new legal woes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A reporter crosses into Iran to show life near Tehran amid airstrike sites and heavy security. Americans begin evacuations from the wider Middle East and travel disruptions are detailed. Coverage covers NATO and European roles, regional drone incidents and conflicting accusations. Rising U.S. gas and home energy costs tied to Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Tips to protect older adults from online scams.

A Senate vote blocked a measure to limit presidential military action against Iran. Reports cover U.S.-Israeli operations and Iran’s responses. Six U.S. service members killed in Kuwait are identified and officials react. A Texas congressman admits an affair amid ethics probes. New VA data links GLP-1 weight-loss drugs to lower addiction risks. Two toddlers get stuck in the same claw machine, prompting rescue planning.

Quick rundown of escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict reporting and contested claims about imminent threats. Coverage of congressional actions tied to war powers and subpoenas in a high-profile criminal probe. Discussion of a new Fed chair nomination and Senate hurdles. Summary of a study showing coastal sea levels may be much higher than previously estimated.

U.S. strikes move deeper into Iran as reports say Tehran’s missile launches are declining. A U.S. submarine reportedly sank an Iranian warship and NATO intercepted a missile toward Turkey. Tributes pour in for service members killed in the Gulf. A governor faces hard questions over a state welfare scandal. Activists and tech staff push back against a major AI company’s Pentagon deal.

A detailed briefing on a fresh wave of strikes targeting Tehran and related military developments. Travelers and U.S. citizens face disruptions amid regional chaos. Texas primary results and an unexpected House upset are covered. A father is convicted in a school shooting case. The final Glamour Shots studio closes, signaling the end of a photographic era.