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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 15.03.2026.
It displays 194 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
15.03.2026 ⇢ The Day Iran Rejected Dialogue
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Morning coverage focused on the identification of six U.S. airmen killed in a KC-135 refueling plane crash in Iraq, continuing the previous day's reporting on military casualties. Throughout the day, multiple outlets reported on the U.S.-Iran conflict entering its third week, with Energy Secretary Wright predicting the war would end within weeks. President Trump stated Iran wanted a ceasefire but terms weren't acceptable, while Iran's foreign minister rejected dialogue with the U.S. Evening coverage shifted to the 2026 Oscars ceremony, with red carpet arrivals and award announcements dominating headlines. Meanwhile, Trump continued seeking international assistance to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning China that a summit could be delayed without cooperation.
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There were no survivors among the flight crew that crashed over western Iraq on March 12.
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00:25⇢Six Airmen Named in Iraq Crash
⌨The newspapers report on the identification of six U.S. airmen killed in a KC-135 refueling plane crash in Iraq, with multiple outlets covering the Pentagon's announcement (Washington Examiner, The Epoch Times, ABC News, Daily Caller). Meanwhile, the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad urges Americans to leave Iraq as President Trump claims the destruction of Iran's military capability (NPR).
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The Washington Post
The Pentagon identified the six service members who were killed when a U.S. refueling aircraft crashed in Iraq while supporting operations in Iran.
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Gulf states are reporting new missile and drone attacks after Tehran threatened to widen its campaign and called for the evacuation of three major ports in the United Arab Emirates.
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The Boston Globe
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The Daily Beast
The president has been left scrambling for assistance as his war with Iran continues to jack up prices for everyday Americans.
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New York Post
All six airmen killed when an Air Force refueling plane crashed in Iraq have been identified – including a beloved 33-year-old Alabama father of three who deployed just a week before the deadly crash.
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The Boston Globe
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Washington Free Beacon
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The Washington Post
The U.S. and Israel crippled Iranian forces in the war’s first two weeks. Tehran’s uranium stockpile and its ability to disrupt oil flows complicate the push to end it.
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Two weeks of war in Iran has President Donald Trump increasingly knocked back on his political heels.
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I was supposed to witness Sonny Burton’s execution by nitrogen gas. Instead I saw him celebrate a stunning commutation.
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From New Delhi to Manila, authorities have invoked emergency powers to conserve energy in a region dependent on Gulf oil.
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President Donald Trump threatened further strikes on Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub Sunday and urged allies to deploy warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, an artery for global energy supplies, as Tehran vowed to intensify its response. With the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in its third week, Trump said U.S. strikes had "totally demolished" much of the island and warned of more.
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New York Post
Forbes’ newly released 40th-annual World’s Billionaires list features at least a dozen people whose close ties to Jeffrey Epstein have come to light in recent weeks.
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Los Angeles Times
N.C. Stevens
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The Washington Post
The U.S. and Israel crippled Iranian forces in the war’s first two weeks. Tehran’s uranium stockpile and its ability to disrupt oil flows are frustrating the push to end it.
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New York Post
Forbes’ newly released 40th-annual World’s Billionaires list features at least a dozen people whose close ties to Jeffrey Epstein have come to light in recent weeks.
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The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has upended global air travel, disrupted oil exports from the region and sent fuel prices rising across the world.
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The Epoch Times
Weeks after Trump’s glyphosate executive order, many MAHA proponents believe that awareness about chemicals and regenerative farming is on the rise.
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NBC News
He was a perfect hire — until a U.S. company exposed him as a likely North Korean operative.
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The conflict in the Middle East has entered a third week, with Israel announcing a barrage of new strikes on western Iran on Sunday, while the U.S. defense department released the names of six service members who died when their military refueling aircraft crashed.
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As the war against Iran enters its third week, the White House says ground troops are 'not part of the plan.' Seasoned Kurdish fighters disagree.
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08:20⇢Iran War's Third Week Toll
⌨The newspapers report on the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict entering its third week, with multiple outlets covering new developments including U.S. military casualties in a plane crash, Trump's refusal to make a deal with Iran, and calls for international assistance in the Strait of Hormuz (NPR, CBS, ABC News, USA Today, Fox News). Some conservative outlets focus on domestic political controversies involving Trump associates (The Blaze, Breitbart).
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The Washington Post
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‘Like a lot of our meetings we’ve had with the Chinese over the past year, we want to ensure continued stability in the U.S.–China relationship,’ Greer said.
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The death of French far-right activist Quentin Deranque one month ago has cast a shadow over elections typically focused on local concerns.
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Trump and Vance Promised 'No New Wars.' What Happened To That?
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A $40 billion plan proposes massive desalination plants to save the Colorado River, but critics call it "crazy."
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There is one solution that would bring prices down, according to energy experts across the spectrum: End the war.
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Breitbart News
President Donald Trump said Saturday that Iran wants to end the conflict but that he is refusing to make a deal because “the terms aren’t good enough yet,” while signaling the United States could strike Kharg Island again and questioning whether the regime’s newly installed supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is even alive.
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North Korea placed remote workers at U.S. firms in order to funnel money back to its coffers and, in some cases, steal sensitive data.
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Ireland’s taoiseach, Micheál Martin, will be paying homage to Donald Trump on St Patrick’s Day. Irish public opinion is strongly opposed to the US war on Iran and the Gaza genocide, but Martin and his allies are anxious to stay on Trump’s good side.
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The Washington Post
The U.S. attack on Iran has rocked the 2028 Vance-Rubio ticket favored by President Trump’s MAGA following and predicted by polls and political analysts.
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JD Vance rose to prominence as a leading MAGA voice warning against dragging the US into conflicts overseas. Will the Iran war test his credibility?
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New York Post
The brother of a terrorist who rammed a vehicle into a Michigan Jewish preschool was a Hezbollah commander, Israel Defense Forces have said.
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The Washington Post
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11:02⇢Wright's War End Forecast
⌨The newspapers report on the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, with multiple outlets covering Energy Secretary Wright's prediction that the war 'will certainly' end in the next few weeks (ABC News, Newsweek) and Trump's statement that Iran wants a ceasefire but terms aren't good enough (Breitbart). Some conservative outlets focus on domestic political implications, including how the war affects J.D. Vance's credibility and 2028 prospects (USA Today, Washington Times, Reason).
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The Boston Globe
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Breitbart News
The New York Post has exclusively published an excerpt of Wynton Hall’s new book Code Red, which hits the shelves on Tuesday. The excerpt explores the reality of AI-powered autonomous weapons, which Hall writes “will increasingly be available to a host of actors, both state and nonstate.”
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Breitbart News
The New York Post has exclusively published an excerpt of Wynton Hall’s new book Code Red, which hits the shelves on Tuesday. The excerpt explores the reality of AI-powered autonomous weapons, which Hall writes “will increasingly be available to a host of actors, both state and nonstate.”
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The Daily Beast
Republican candidates in a Texas runoff could pose an existential risk to a GOP majority.
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Los Angeles Times
N.C. Stevens
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The U.S. president said the Iranian regime must abandon all nuclear ambitions.
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President Donald Trump threatened further strikes on Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub Sunday and urged allies to deploy warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, an artery for global energy supplies, as Tehran vowed to intensify its response. With the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in its third week, Trump said U.S. strikes had "totally demolished" much of the island and warned of more.
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Mother Jones
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Israel announcing a barrage of new strikes on western Iran on Sunday, while Iran's foreign minister says it has not asked for a ceasefire as President Trump had claimed.
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Trump's recent executive order to increase the production of glyphosate might derail MAHA voters' support for the GOP, the movement’s leaders say.
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The New York Times
President Trump had envisioned a growing economy and improving fortunes for American families in 2026. That appears at risk with the war with Iran.
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Israel announced a barrage of new strikes on western Iran on Sunday, while Iran's foreign minister says the country has not asked for a ceasefire as President Trump had claimed.
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13:37⇢Trump's Ceasefire Refusal
⌨The newspapers report on the U.S.-Iran conflict, with multiple outlets covering President Trump's statement that Iran wants a ceasefire but terms aren't good enough (The Epoch Times, Breitbart, Newsmax) and his threats of further strikes on Kharg Island (Newsmax, AP News). Some outlets emphasize the war's impact on oil prices and global energy supplies (NYTimes, Newsweek), while others focus on domestic political implications (USA Today, Washington Times, Reason).
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The death of Jürgen Habermas has left philosophy and the Left poorer. Central to his work was a profound critique of irrationality in all its forms. Taken seriously, his philosophy provides an indispensable guide in the struggle against oppression.
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As democratic socialism returns to the US public eye, socialists need to make clear how their vision differs from the liberalism most Americans are familiar with. Here are five crucial distinctive elements of a socialist policy agenda.
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The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has upended global air travel, disrupted oil exports from the region and sent fuel prices rising across the world.
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President Donald Trump encouraged TSA agents to "go to work" amid long wait times and a partial government shutdown that has left them without pay.
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The Daily Beast
While Trump was golfing, families were mourning.
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Associated Press
Two weeks into the war with Iran, President Donald Trump has increasingly been knocked back on his political heels.
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The New York Times
The U.S. energy secretary acknowledged that energy prices could remain high as Iran largely closed the Strait of Hormuz to America and its allies.
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The Washington Post
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer vowed Sunday to block President Trump’s SAVE Act in the Senate, warning the legislation would disenfranchise tens of millions of Americans ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin made it clear Sunday that he is very much alive.
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The New York Times
As the conflict with Iran intensifies, President Trump’s options — to fight on, or to move toward declaring victory and pulling back — both carry consequences.
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Common Dreams
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Follow Newsweek’s live blog for your complete guide to the 2026 Oscars, from the best picture showdown to who’s performing.
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15:47⇢Iran's Dialogue Refusal
⌨The newspapers report on the U.S.-Iran conflict entering its third week, with multiple outlets covering Iran's foreign minister rejecting dialogue with the U.S. as strikes continue (CBS, NYTimes, AP News). Some outlets focus on President Trump's political challenges and strategic choices in the ongoing war (NYTimes, AP News, USA Today).
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The Daily Beast
While Trump was golfing, families were mourning.
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Iran’s foreign minister told CBS News his nation “never asked for a ceasefire, and we have never asked even for negotiation.”
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The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has upended global air travel, disrupted oil exports from the region and sent fuel prices rising across the world.
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Oscar night is here, and it's "Sinners" vs. "One Battle After Another" for best picture. Stay tuned for the live winners and red carpet highlights.
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Nadira Goffe
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The United States was not unprepared for Tehran's attempt to shut the Strait of Hormuz, retired Adm. Kevin Donegan said Sunday. Donegan, who commanded the Navy's Fifth Fleet in the Middle East during President Donald Trump's first term, said "we knew if we went into conflict, that de facto traffic flow would stop through the straits."
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See what Hollywood’s finest are wearing to celebrate film’s biggest night of the year.
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See what Hollywood’s finest are wearing to celebrate film’s biggest night of the year.
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The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has upended global air travel, disrupted oil exports from the region and sent fuel prices rising across the world.
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The Oscars start at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. Pacific on Sunday, airing on ABC and streaming on Hulu.
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The Trump administration is preparing to announce that several countries have agreed to form a naval coalition to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday. The announcement could come this week.
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The president appeared to acknowledge that it would be more challenging to stop Tehran attacking ships than initially thought.
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Associated Press
For Hollywood’s biggest night, celebrities pay as much attention to their speeches as to their red-carpet attire.
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Associated Press
The wait in Hollywood is almost over: The 98th Academy Awards premiere at 7 p.m. Eastern/4 p.m. Pacific.
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The Daily Wire
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The Washington Post
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Stars are arriving for the Academy Awards. The show starts at 7 p.m. ET, 4 p.m. PT on ABC and Hulu.
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Follow Page Six for the latest updates from the Oscars 2026, covering celebrity moments, wins, and performances from film’s biggest night.
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19:02⇢Oscars Night Unfolds as Iran Diplomacy Stalls
⌨The newspapers report on the 2026 Oscars ceremony, with multiple outlets covering red carpet arrivals and live updates (ABC News, NPR, USA Today, The Daily Wire, NY Post, AP News). Meanwhile, some outlets continue coverage of the U.S.-Iran conflict, focusing on diplomatic developments including Iran's foreign minister rejecting dialogue and Trump seeking international assistance to reopen the Strait of Hormuz (CBS, Newsweek, Washington Examiner, NBC News, Newsmax).
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Breitbart News
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) told Breitbart News that the planned vote on the SAVE America Act will reveal who is fighting for secure elections and who fears them.
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Oscar night is here, and it's "Sinners" vs. "One Battle After Another" for best picture. Stay tuned for the live winners and red carpet highlights.
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Follow Page Six for the latest updates from the Oscars 2026, covering celebrity moments, wins, and performances from film’s biggest night.
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Associated Press
The wait in Hollywood is over: The 98th Academy Awards are underway.Comedian Conan O’Brien is back for a second year to host the ceremony, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
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The wait in Hollywood is over: The 98th Academy Awards are underway.Comedian Conan O’Brien is back for a second year to host the ceremony, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
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New York Post
Follow Page Six for the latest updates from the Oscars 2026, covering celebrity moments, wins, and performances from film’s biggest night.
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Associated Press
The wait in Hollywood is over: The 98th Academy Awards are underway.Comedian Conan O’Brien is back for a second year to host the ceremony, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
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The 98th Academy Awards are underway at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, with Conan O'Brien hosting the ceremony. Follow along with us as the wins come in.
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New York Post
Follow Page Six for the latest updates from the Oscars 2026, covering celebrity moments, wins, and performances from film’s biggest night.
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The Daily Beast
The host returned to roast some of the year’s biggest nominees—and the conservative viewers who might be tuning him out.
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The Washington Post
Tehran lashed out across the Middle East again Sunday, launching four ballistic missiles and six drone attacks against the United Arab Emirates and striking Israel, Iraq and other U.S. allies as the Trump administration reiterated the president’s call for global powers to join the fight to secure the critical Strait of Hormuz.
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The wait in Hollywood is over: The 98th Academy Awards are underway.Comedian Conan O’Brien is back for a second year to host the ceremony, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
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The wait in Hollywood is over: The 98th Academy Awards are underway.Comedian Conan O’Brien is back for a second year to host the ceremony, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
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New York Post
Follow Page Six for the latest updates from the Oscars 2026, covering celebrity moments, wins, and performances from film’s biggest night.
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It’s one of the few female-dominated niches in Hollywood. They finally made it to the Academy Awards.
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Associated Press
The wait in Hollywood is over: The 98th Academy Awards are underway.Comedian Conan O’Brien is back for a second year to host the ceremony, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
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The wait in Hollywood is over: The 98th Academy Awards are underway.Comedian Conan O’Brien is back for a second year to host the ceremony, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
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New York Post
Follow Page Six for the latest updates from the Oscars 2026, covering celebrity moments, wins, and performances from film’s biggest night.
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Associated Press
The wait in Hollywood is over: The 98th Academy Awards are underway.Comedian Conan O’Brien is back for a second year to host the ceremony, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
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Oscar night is here, and it's "Sinners" vs. "One Battle After Another" for best picture. Stay tuned for the live winners and red carpet highlights.
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The Daily Beast
The president is furious about the coverage of his war.
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20:56⇢Oscars Night Unfolds
⌨The newspapers report on the 2026 Oscars ceremony, with multiple outlets covering live updates, winners, and moments from the event (ABC News, NPR, USA Today, NY Post, AP News, Vox, The Daily Wire). Meanwhile, some outlets continue coverage of the U.S.-Iran conflict, focusing on President Trump's calls for international assistance to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's attacks on Gulf states (CNN, Washington Times, The Daily Beast, Washington Examiner, NBC News, Newsmax).
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Follow Page Six for the latest updates from the Oscars 2026, covering celebrity moments, wins, and performances from film’s biggest night.
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The Washington Post
Tehran lashed out across the Middle East again Sunday, launching four ballistic missiles and six drone attacks against the United Arab Emirates and striking Israel, Iraq and other U.S. allies as the Trump administration reiterated the president’s call for global powers to join the fight to secure the critical Strait of Hormuz.
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New York Post
Follow Page Six for the latest updates from the Oscars 2026, covering celebrity moments, wins, and performances from film’s biggest night.
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The wait in Hollywood is over: The 98th Academy Awards are underway.Comedian Conan O’Brien is back for a second year to host the ceremony, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
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Iran’s foreign minister told CBS News his nation “never asked for a ceasefire, and we have never asked even for negotiation.”
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New York Post
Follow Page Six for the latest updates from the Oscars 2026, covering celebrity moments, wins, and performances from film’s biggest night.
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Oscar night is here, and it's "Sinners" vs. "One Battle After Another" for best picture. Stay tuned for the live winners and red carpet highlights.
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The wait in Hollywood is over: The 98th Academy Awards are underway.Comedian Conan O’Brien is back for a second year to host the ceremony, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
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The Washington Post
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Associated Press
The wait in Hollywood is over: The 98th Academy Awards are underway.Comedian Conan O’Brien is back for a second year to host the ceremony, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
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Two former campaign managers for former President Barack Obama warned that the Democratic Party is a mess ahead of the 2028 presidential election, due to not knowing what they stand for.
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The wait in Hollywood is over: The 98th Academy Awards are underway.Comedian Conan O’Brien is back for a second year to host the ceremony, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
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Oscar night is here, and it's "Sinners" vs. "One Battle After Another" for best picture. Stay tuned for the live winners and red carpet highlights.
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Associated Press
The wait in Hollywood is over: The 98th Academy Awards are underway.Comedian Conan O’Brien is back for a second year to host the ceremony, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
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The president also demanded several countries that rely heavily on the Strait of Hormuz to help secure the shipping route.
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New York Post
Follow Page Six for the latest updates from the Oscars 2026, covering celebrity moments, wins, and performances from film’s biggest night.
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Associated Press
The wait in Hollywood is over: The 98th Academy Awards are underway.Comedian Conan O’Brien is back for a second year to host the ceremony, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
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Nadira Goffe
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Associated Press
The wait in Hollywood is over: The 98th Academy Awards are underway.Comedian Conan O’Brien is back for a second year to host the ceremony, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
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The president also demanded several countries that rely heavily on the Strait of Hormuz to help secure the shipping route.
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New York Post
Follow Page Six for the latest updates from the Oscars 2026, covering celebrity moments, wins, and performances from film’s biggest night.
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22:36⇢Trump's Seven-Nation Strait Demand
⌨The newspapers report on President Trump's intensified calls for international naval assistance to secure the Strait of Hormuz, with multiple outlets detailing his requests to 'about seven' countries and warnings to China (Washington Examiner, The Epoch Times, Fox News, Newsweek, Washington Times, HuffPost). Meanwhile, several outlets continue live coverage of the 2026 Oscars ceremony, announcing winners and moments (USA Today, Boston Globe, NY Post, Slate, AP News).
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Associated Press
The wait in Hollywood is over: The 98th Academy Awards saw ‘One Battle After Another’ win big with six awards, including best picture, director, supporting actor and casting.
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Oscar night is here, and it's "Sinners" vs. "One Battle After Another" for best picture. Stay tuned for the live winners and red carpet highlights.
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Michael B. Jordan and Jessie Buckley won best actor and best actress. Paul Thomas Anderson received best director. Cassandra Kulukundis won the Academy's first ever casting award.
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New York Post
Follow Page Six for the latest updates from the Oscars 2026, covering celebrity moments, wins, and performances from film’s biggest night.
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Follow Page Six for the latest updates from the Oscars 2026, covering celebrity moments, wins, and performances from film’s biggest night.
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Michael B. Jordan and Jessie Buckley won best actor and best actress. Paul Thomas Anderson received best director. Cassandra Kulukundis won the Academy's first ever casting award.
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Michael B. Jordan and Jessie Buckley won best actor and best actress. Paul Thomas Anderson received best director. Cassandra Kulukundis won the Academy's first ever casting award.
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Our answer cannot just be that everyone becomes a plumber.
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Iran’s foreign minister told CBS News his nation “never asked for a ceasefire, and we have never asked even for negotiation.”
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You won't believe what happened at the 98th Academy Awards. From "Golden" to Michael B. Jordan's win, here are the night's most discussed moments.
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Breitbart News
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel presented at the Oscars on Sunday night where he bashed CBS for canceling Stephen Colbert’s show during the Paramount-Skydance merger.
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Los Angeles Times
Sam Adams
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The Epoch Times
The president also demanded several countries that rely heavily on the Strait of Hormuz to help secure the shipping route.
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