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Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 24, 2026
This episode details a series of high-profile arrests and investigations linked to Jeffrey Epstein, exposes alleged government cover-ups, and reports on ongoing global conflicts and humanitarian crises.

Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 16, 2026
This report details escalating US-Iran tensions, ongoing Israeli-Palestinian violence, controversial US immigration policies, and the use of AI in military operations, alongside domestic political and health agency controversies.

Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 2, 2026
New York City swears in its youngest and first Muslim, South Asian, African-born mayor, Oran Mandani, as global headlines highlight escalating humanitarian crises, economic disparities, and geopolitical tensions.
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