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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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Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 19, 2026
Global tensions escalate with US preparations for potential strikes on Iran, ongoing revelations in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, and a deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza amidst new reports of significantly higher death tolls.
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