'A Code Red For Humanity:' Climate Change Is Getting Worse — Faster Than We Thought

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Why is the U.S. at war with Iran?

Regime change, nuclear weapons, terrorism …Why is the U.S. at war with Iran?In the days since the United States and Israel launched an attack on Iran, the Trump administration has given a wide range of reasons why the US is now at war. On Saturday, Trump seemed to indicate the U. ...  Show more

Was there an imminent threat from Iran? Senator calls for Trump to explain war goals

Senator Mark Warner tells NPR that the families of sailors in the conflict area that he has met with "have no idea why their sons and daughters are being put in harm's way." Warner says that the president should appear before Congress and ask for a declaration of war.For sponsor- ...  Show more

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