News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
This is an OPEN THREAD, folks. Chat about any of the stories listed, share links to stories that caught your eye today, and generally have a good time discussing whatever you want.
All six crew members aboard a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft that crashed in Iraq are dead, the American military says.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) March 13, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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The Pentagon is moving a Marine expeditionary unit to the Middle East, as Iran steps up its attacks on the Strait of Hormuz, according to two U.S. officials. Expeditionary units typically consist of up to 2,500 Marines.
— The Wall Street Journal (@wsj.com) March 13, 2026 at 11:21 AM
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The U.S. says it is offering up to $10 million for information on Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and other top leaders.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) March 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Israeli officials now assess that Iran’s ruling regime is unlikely to fall in the immediate future on.wsj.com/40sJL3e
— The Wall Street Journal (@wsj.com) March 12, 2026 at 6:27 PM
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Breaking news: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. military opened a comprehensive investigation into the deadly strike on an elementary school in Iran, in what appeared to be a tacit acknowledgment of the U.S.’ responsibility for the attack.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) March 13, 2026 at 3:16 PM
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The gunman who opened fire on an Old Dominion University classroom was previously convicted of supporting ISIS, according to court documents. He was on probation for that terrorism-related charge when he carried out Thursday’s deadly attack.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) March 13, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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The man suspected of ramming a car into a Michigan synagogue Thursday was a 41-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen from Lebanon, the Department of Homeland Security said. The crash is being investigated as a targeted attack on the Jewish community.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) March 13, 2026 at 9:34 AM
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Breaking News: Cuba’s president, facing an energy crisis and protests, said that his government was in talks with the Trump administration.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) March 13, 2026 at 8:22 AM
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The U.S. economy advanced at a 0.7% pace in Q4 of 2025, a big downgrade from the Commerce Department's initial estimate.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) March 13, 2026 at 8:57 AM
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NEW: House Oversight calls prison guard on duty during Epstein's death to testify
— Axios (@axios.com) March 13, 2026 at 11:26 AM
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BREAKING: Federal judge blocks subpoenas against Fed Chair Jerome Powell, saying the DOJ has produced 'essentially zero evidence.'
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) March 13, 2026 at 3:22 PM
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Democrats move to censure GOP Reps. Fine and Ogles
— Axios (@axios.com) March 13, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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As deadly tornadoes tore through the Midwest and Plains last weekend, search-and-rescue crews rushed to look for survivors. It wasn't until the teams deployed that they realized they were operating without a critical tornado-tracking tool typically provided by FEMA. https://cnn.it/3P6cfNM
— CNN (@cnn.com) March 13, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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