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Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 20, 2026
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Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 20, 2026

This episode details a range of critical global and domestic headlines, from potential US military action against Iran and Trump's 'Board of Peace' initiative to human rights abuses in Israeli prisons and Sudan, Prince Andrew's arrest, and a proposed wealth tax in California.

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