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nicole farato Here’s the news you need to know on Tuesday, from Americans’ feelings on the Iran war to elections in Texas, Arkansas and North Carolina. MORE: Meet USA TODAY’s 2026 Women of the Year.
Rubio promises punishment for Iran
As the death toll of American service members continues to rise, Secretary of State Marco Rubio predicted that the “heaviest blow is yet to come” against Iran. Rubio spoke on Monday, days after a joint U.S.-Israel attack killed a senior Iranian official, prompting retaliation against Israel and missile attacks on Arab countries with U.S. military bases across the Middle East.
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump faces a backlash at home. Prominent Democrats have accused the president of declaring “war without the consent of Congress.” Some conservatives worry that the attacks by Trump, who campaigned on the slogan “No more endless wars,” could be seen as a “betrayal” of President Trump’s supporters.
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International Women’s History Month
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USA TODAY’s 2026 Women of the Year have all taken different paths, but they all have one common goal. It’s about making a difference in the community. We’ll spotlight award winners and share their stories and their impact in daily briefings during the weeks of International Women’s History Month. Meet the women.
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NASA’s path to the moon takes a detour
NASA has outlined a new vision for its Artemis moon program. Most notably, it includes an all-new mission ahead of the first moon landing in more than 50 years and the first of two possible moon landings in 2028. Speaking of the moon, did you see a total lunar eclipse this morning?!
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