NYTIMES (Ismaeel Naar) - Weakened and Reluctant, Yemen’s Houthis Belatedly Enter War
Analysts say their delay in supporting Iran is partly because their capabilities were severely degraded by the U.S.-Israeli campaign last year.
NYTIMES (Constant Méheut) - Ukraine Ramps Up Attacks on Russian Oil, Aiming to Curb Iran War Windfall
As the Persian Gulf conflict boosts the oil revenue that finances Moscow’s war against Ukraine, Kyiv’s forces are striking at Russia’s ability to refine and ship its crude.
NPR (Ashish Valentine) - Taiwan's opposition leader arrives in China for a 'Journey of Peace'
The visit takes place ahead of President Trump's own summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping next month, where Taiwan is expected to be a top agenda item.
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NEWSNATIONNOW (Jeff Arnold) - Cuban-American Mafia leader wanted by FBI arrested in Mexico
The financial organizer of the Cuban-American Mafia faces extradition to the United States after a joint investigation
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NEWSNATIONNOW (Anna Kutz) - Bahamas police searching for American woman who allegedly fell overboard
The unnamed woman allegedly fell off a dinghy while she and her husband were boating.
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NEWSNATIONNOW (Andrew Dorn) - Average tax refund 2026: What IRS data shows so far
The average tax refund was $3,521 as of March 27 — up about $350 from a year earlier, according to the IRS.
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NEWSNATIONNOW (EDDIE PELLS, The Associated Press) - Michigan muscles its way to 2nd national title, beating stubborn UConn 69-63
Elliot Cadeau led the Wolverines with 19 points, including the team’s first 3, which came 7:04 into the second half.
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NEWSNATIONNOW (Ashley N. Soriano) - Live updates: Trump threatens Iran's bridges, power plants as his deadline for a deal nears
"The entire country can be taken out in one night — and that night might be tomorrow night," Trump said Monday at a White House briefing.
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ABCNEWS - In Georgia runoff election to replace MTG, 2 veterans pitch opposing Iran war views
The election is a first glimpse into the role Iran might play in the midterms.
NYTIMES (Michael J. de la Merced) - Bill Ackman’s Fund Offers to Buy Universal Music in $64 Billion Deal
The complex transaction pitched by the billionaire hedge fund manager would need to pass muster with the music label’s shareholders.