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U.S. launches airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen

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The U.S. military struck more than a dozen Houthi targets in Yemen Friday, going after weapons systems, bases and other equipment belonging to the Iranian-backed rebels, U.S. officials confirmed. Military aircraft and warships bombed Houthi strongholds at approximately five locations, according to the officials. Seven strikes hit the airport in Hodeida, a major port city,

U.S. warships and aircraft strike over a dozen Houthi targets in Yemen

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The U.S. military on Friday struck over a dozen Houthi targets in Yemen using both aircraft and warships, U.S. officials told CBS News.  The strikes, according to a statement from the U.S. Central Command, hit 15 targets containing Houthi offensive military capabilities, and the strikes were “to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters

Biden’s Student Debt Cancellation Plan Again Blocked by Judge

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The threatened injury outweighs the harm that a block would cause the government, U.S. District Judge Matthew Schelp said. A federal judge on Oct. 3 blocked President Joe Biden’s student loan cancellation plan, one day after a different judge said he would not extend a block on the program. U.S. District Judge Matthew Schelp, citing

Nearly 70 Percent of New Yorkers Want Mayor Eric Adams To Resign Following Corruption Charges: Poll

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Almost 7 in 10 New Yorkers want Mayor Eric Adams to step down after he was indicted last week for soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations, according to a Marist poll released Friday. The poll found that 69 percent of New York City residents—including 71 percent of Democrats—say Adams should resign immediately. Around 65 percent of