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Trump to Address the Nation on Iran
The New York Times - 8 Jan 2020 17:11
The morning after Iranian missiles fell on bases housing American troops in Iraq, the president will discuss what comes next in the confrontation with Tehran.
Dow Jones industrial average trades flat after Iran retaliates with missile strike
USA Today - 8 Jan 2020 16:55
Stocks traded flat Wednesday, retracing initial overnight losses after Iran fired a series of missiles at U.S. forces that were stationed in Iraq.
A Strategy for the Mideast That Has Even Trump's Allies Scratching Their Heads
The New York Times - 8 Jan 2020 04:08
Conflicting statements, crossed signals and mixed messages have left the president and his top officials scrambling to explain his mission and goals after the death of Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani.
Oscars will be without a host for 2nd consecutive year
CBSNews - 8 Jan 2020 22:48
"... [t]here will be no traditional host this year," ABC's Entertainment president said of The Academy Awards ceremony taking place Sunday, February 9.
Democrats Press for Details on Suleimani Strike, but Trump Administration Gives Few
The New York Times - 8 Jan 2020 04:57
Administration officials argue that the general was plotting imminent attacks, but Democrats said that the intelligence they have seen was too vague.
Iran attacks U.S. forces in Iraq in retaliation for killing of commander
Reuters - 8 Jan 2020 04:54
Iran said it launched a missile attack on U.S.-led forces in Iraq in the early hours of Wednesday in retaliation for the U.S. drone strike on an Iranian commander whose killing has raised fears of a wider war in the Midd...
Exclusive: Impossible Foods has stopped McDonald's burger talks, shares of Beyond Meat jump
Reuters - 8 Jan 2020 07:09
Impossible Foods is no longer trying to win a coveted deal to supply McDonald's Corp with plant-based burgers, telling Reuters it cannot produce enough of its imitation meat to partner with the world's No. 1 fast-food ch...
Trump gets court to put Summer Zervos' defamation lawsuit on hold
New York Post - 8 Jan 2020 16:41
NEW YORK -- President Donald Trump got a reprieve Tuesday in a former "Apprentice" contestant's lawsuit over his response to her sexual assault allegations when appeals judges gave him permission to appeal to New York's ...
Trump tweets 'All is well!' after Iran attack on air bases
New York Post - 8 Jan 2020 05:11
President Trump said Tuesday night that “all is well” after Iran launched a missile attack against two air bases in Iraq that house US troops -- a strike that caused limited causalities, officials said. Trump made th...
Connecticut Man Admits He Threatened to Kill President Trump
The New York Times - 8 Jan 2020 04:24
The man, Gary Joseph Gravelle, pleaded guilty to threatening to harm or kill several people and admitted he had sent letters with white powder he claimed was anthrax.
Singapore Airlines diverts flights from Iranian airspace
Reuters - 8 Jan 2020 04:14
Singapore Airlines said on Wednesday it was diverting all flight routes from Iranian airspace.
Iraq says Iran warned them of missile attack before it happened
New York Post - 8 Jan 2020 16:48
Iraq's prime minister's office said Wednesday that Iran had notified Baghdad about its imminent missile strike on US troops stationed at two military bases. “We received an official verbal message from the Islamic Repu...
Australian prime minister says all personnel in Iraq safe
Reuters - 8 Jan 2020 04:52
Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Wednesday said all of the country's diplomatic and military personnel stationed in Iraq were safe, after Iran launched missile attacks on U.S. bases there.
Satellite photos show damage to air base in Iraq hit by Iranian missiles
Reuters - 8 Jan 2020 23:13
Iranian missiles damaged or destroyed seven buildings in the part of Ain al-Asad air base in Iraq that houses U.S. military personnel, satellite photographs appear to show.
Australia wildfires destroyed nearly 800 homes in 8 days
ABC News - 8 Jan 2020 17:08
Australia wildfires have destroyed nearly 800 homes in eight days.
Iranian presidential adviser warns Trump about listening 'to that clown, Pompeo'
The Week - 8 Jan 2020 17:04
One of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's senior advisers had some harsh words Wednesday morning for President Trump. Hesameddin Ashena went after the U.S. president on his favorite social media platform, tweeting a warn...
Dramatic video shows flaming remains of Ukrainian plane
New York Post - 8 Jan 2020 16:54
Grim footage has been released showing the burning wreckage of the Ukrainian airliner that crashed near Tehran shortly after takeoff, killing all 176 people aboard. The Ukraine International Airlines Boeing 737-800 went ...
No, the Boeing 737 that crashed in Iran was not a 737 Max
USA Today - 8 Jan 2020 16:44
Details are scarce about the Ukrainian Boeing 737 that crashed shortly after takeoff in Iran, but this much is certain: It was not a Boeing 737 Max.
There is no good reason to go to war with Iran
The Week - 8 Jan 2020 12:55
There is still time to make this stop. On Tuesday night, Iranian forces launched missiles at two U.S. bases in Iraq in response to last week's assassination of Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani. The move was the latest escalati...
Democratic candidates take measured tone as Iran tensions escalate after attack
ABC News - 8 Jan 2020 05:22
The Democratic presidential contenders are opting to take a measured tone in wake of Iran's retaliation.
Australian authorities warn bushfire reprieve will be over soon
Reuters - 8 Jan 2020 04:59
Australian authorities warned people on Wednesday to prepare for another wave of evacuations as temperatures in the country's southeast began to rise after a days-long cool spell, bringing the danger of revitalized blaze...
Trump says Iran missile strike damage being assessed, will make statement Wednesday
Reuters - 8 Jan 2020 04:54
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that an assessment of the casualties and damage from Iranian missile strikes on two Iraqi military facilities was underway and he would make a statement on the situation on Wednesda...