Evening Edition: Trump says Iran’s strike caused no U.S. casualties, vows new sanctions
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In an address to the nation, President Trump said no Americans were killed or wounded when Iranian forces launched ballistic missiles against two military bases in Iraq early Wednesday local time. He added that the United States would impose additional sanctions on Iran, without offering further details.
Ishaan Tharoor unpacks the White House response to attacks from Iran. Paul Kane reports from the chambers of the least deliberative Senate in modern history. And Abha Bhattarai on a new approach to thank-you cards.
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An investigation is underway, with Iran citing a possible aircraft malfunction and Ukraine apparently leaving open other paths of inquiry. At least one expert said it appeared the plane, which had departed from an airport south of Tehran, was "not intact" before it hit the ground.
By Isabelle Khurshudyan, Erin Cunningham and Sarah Dadouch ●Read more »
The wildfires raging on the continent, supercharged by climate change linked to the burning of fossil fuels, have created a test of Prime Minister Scott Morrison's ability to lead his country through the crisis.
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Denver police invoked the state's "red flag" law to let them keep guns they confiscated from a man who allegedly beat his wife and made suicidal statements to investigators.
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