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Mar 14 2026POLITICS

Staff Cuts Slow Down Government Record Requests

A wave of layoffs in the federal workforce has made it harder for people to get documents from government agencies. The cuts started when a new president took office 14 months ago, with a hiring freeze and many employees leaving or retiring early. The result is that agencies are missing deadlines fo

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Cuba Talks to the U. S. as Energy Shortage Hits Hard

Cuban leaders have opened a conversation with Washington, a first step after years of tension. President Miguel Díaz‑Canel said the meetings aimed to tackle the growing power crisis and other differences between the two nations. He did not give details, but the timing suggests a response to the isla

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Mar 13 2026BUSINESS

Cleveland’s Margaritaville Says Goodbye to the Flats

The spot on 1150 Front Avenue in Cleveland’s East Bank has finally shut its doors for good. The Margaritaville chain announced on March 12 that the restaurant will not reopen, ending a chapter for locals who once flocked there. Fans and staff alike were thanked in the statement, which noted ho

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

A Pakistani Man Convicted for a Plot Against U. S. Leaders

A man from Pakistan was found guilty last Friday of planning to kill former U. S. President Donald Trump and other political figures in 2022, according to a U. S. justice department statement. The alleged scheme was supposedly ordered by Iran after Washington shot down an Iranian military commander

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Mar 07 2026SPORTS

Mizzou Baseball Bounces Back After Weather‑Halted Loss

The Tigers’ second game against the UIC Flames was cut short in the fifth inning when rain forced a pause. They will resume play on Saturday at two o’clock, with the third game beginning half an hour after the second finishes. Coach Kerrick Jackson and his players will have to regroup during the

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

Iranian Ship Sunk Near Sri Lanka: A Ripple in the Indian Ocean

A warship from Iran went down after a U. S. submarine struck it off the coast of Sri Lanka, just days after the vessel had joined a naval drill hosted by India. The incident shows how far the U. S. –Israel campaign against Iran has stretched, reaching waters that India watches closely for its own se

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Mar 05 2026SPORTS

Moravia’s Girls Basketball Team Falls Short in Sectionals

The Moravia girls’ basketball squad faced a tough challenge at the sectionals and ended up losing to Delaware Academy. The game was competitive, but Delaware’s players managed to outscore Moravia in key moments. Moravia’s team showed strong effort, but the margin of defeat was clear. The loss

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Mar 04 2026POLITICS

Rubio Talks with Saudi Minister About Middle East Risks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister, on Wednesday. The meeting focused on the danger that Iran poses to peace in the region. They also talked about other recent events happening across the Middle East. Rubio thanked Saudi Arabia

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Mar 04 2026POLITICS

Iran’s Missile Claims Face Strong Doha Pushback

The Iranian foreign minister told his Qatari counterpart that the recent missile strikes were aimed at U. S. targets, not Qatar. He said this during a conversation with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al‑Thani, the Qatari minister of foreign affairs. Iran’s statement came after a series of attacks t

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Israel and the U. S. Team Up Against Iran: A New Challenge

Israel’s long‑time leader has pushed his country to align closely with the United States while also fighting Iran. Now, the two allies are on a joint mission to strike Iranian leadership, a move that could test their partnership in ways never seen before. The decision to involve the U. S. in what

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