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Trump says the US will extend its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request

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Retail sales up 1.7% in March from February driven by a spike in gas prices due to the Iran war

Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan resigns after 6 seasons

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Southern Poverty Law Center says it faces a Justice Department criminal probe over paid informants

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Stocks tick higher, led by UnitedHealth Group, as oil prices remain relatively stable

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Oil prices rise and US stocks give back a bit of their record-breaking rally

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Trump offers mixed messages about path ahead for US war against Iran

FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for article that alleged excessive drinking

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Singer D4vd charged with murder of girl, 14, found dismembered in his car

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Oil prices climb as US stocks give back only a bit of their record-breaking rally

Powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan, tsunami alert issued

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Oil prices drop more than 10% and US stocks soar after Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz

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