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Pentagon Identifies 6 Airmen Killed in Refueling Plane Crash in Iraq

By Ryan Morgan The Pentagon has identified the six Airmen who were killed after their KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft crashed over western Iraq on March 12. The flight crew consisted of Maj. John A. Klinner, 33; Capt. Ariana G. Savino, 31; Capt. Seth R. Koval, 38; Capt. Curtis J. Angst, 30; Tech. Sgt. Ashley…

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Court Blocks Subpoenas Tied to Criminal Probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell

By Andrew Moran A federal judge blocked subpoenas issued to the Federal Reserve as part of a criminal investigation of Chair Jerome Powell. In a March 13 ruling, Judge James Boasberg found that the subpoenas were intended to “harass and pressure” the central bank chief into lowering interest rates or to drive him from office…

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Jeffrey Epstein Guard Called to Testify Before House Oversight Committee

By Jacki Thrapp One of the guards on duty when Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell will testify before the House Oversight Committee later this month. “The Oversight Committee has questions for Tova Noel, one of the Metropolitan Correctional Center guards on duty the night Jeffrey Epstein died,” House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer…

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US Sending More Marines, Warships to Middle East

By Ryan Morgan ARLINGTON, Va.—A U.S. Marine Expeditionary Unit is set to reposition to the Middle East amid ongoing military operations against Iran, a U.S. official familiar with the matter has told The Epoch Times. Other media outlets first reported that the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), consisting of around 5,000 Marines and sailors, had…

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Moon Mission on Track for April 1 Launch: NASA

By T.J. Muscaro CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—NASA leadership confirmed on March 12 that they were targeting 6:24 p.m. on April 1 as the newest, earliest opportunity for Artemis II, humanity’s first manned mission around the moon in more than 50 years. That decision to go was made after an extensive launch readiness review was conducted on…

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US Aerial Refueling Aircraft Crashes in Western Iraq

By Ryan Morgan A U.S. aerial refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced March 12. CENTCOM, which is responsible for U.S. military operations in the Middle East, said the crash of the KC-135 Stratotanker occurred in friendly airspace, and involved two aircraft. According to CENTCOM, the loss of the…

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Police Respond to Active Shooter Incident at Synagogue in Michigan

By Jacki Thrapp Police responded to an active shooter incident at the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield Township in Michigan on March 12. “FBI personnel are on the scene with partners in Michigan and responding to the apparent vehicle ramming and active shooter situation out of Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan,”…

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Romania to Allow US to Use Its Black Sea Bases for Iran Missions

By Rachel Roberts Romania will allow the United States to use its military bases in the Black Sea as part of Washington’s missions in Iran, President Nicusor Dan said on March 11. The bases will be used for surveillance and satellite communications as well as refueling planes for Tehran operations, Dan said, adding the equipment…

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IEA Agrees to Release Record 400 Million Barrels From Reserves

By Andrew Moran Members of the International Energy Agency (IEA) agreed on March 11 to release 400 million barrels of oil from reserves. This is the largest withdrawal on record as governments attempt to mitigate the spike in global energy prices. Global oil prices pared their gains following the organization’s announcement. With global crude demand…

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Three Ships Hit by Projectiles in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Attacks Escalate

By Tom Ozimek Three commercial vessels were struck by projectiles in and around the Strait of Hormuz overnight as Iran ramped up regional attacks, UK maritime officials said on March 11, with one of the strikes sparking a fire that forced most of the crew to abandon ship. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO),…

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