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Iran War Death Toll Climbs, Judge Blocks Powell Subpoenas, New Medical Guidance and more

We start with the rising death toll on civilian and military personnel in the war, as protests against the US and Israel take place across Iran. A federal judge has thrown a wrench into the Justice Department’s investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. New details are emerging about the man who plowed into a Michigan synagogue. A deadly shooting at a Virginia university is now being investigated as terrorism. Plus, we tell you why millions more people may be advised to take cholesterol-lowering medication.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

US Service Members Killed, Whitmer on Synagogue Attack, Iran’s World Cup Uncertainty and more

The US military is confirming the death of six US service members in Iraq, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gives an update on the war with Iran. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer addressed an incident involving a man who rammed a car into a synagogue near Detroit. New data shows US economic growth was weaker than expected late last year. A bipartisan group of senators passed a bill aimed at improving housing affordability. Plus, Iran’s men’s soccer team spoke out about its participation in the upcoming World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

First Purported Message From New Supreme Leader, Suspect Dead After Ramming Into Synagogue, AI Tool to Get Plants to Grow and more

A first message attributed to the new Iranian Supreme Leader has been released. Investigators probe for the motive in the Michigan Synagogue attack. Students stop a gunman who opened fire at Old Dominion University. NASA sets April 1 as the launch date for the historic Artemis mission.  Plus, an AI tool is being developed to help people talk with their plants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

MI Synagogue Attack, Mortgage Rates Rise, Weather Whiplash and more

We start with attacks at a Michigan synagogue and a university in Virginia. An expert warns about the impact the war with Iran is having on people in the Middle East. There may be a glimmer of hope for homebuyers despite the war’s impact on the housing market. A police shooting probe in Connecticut reveals a surprising new detail. Plus, a drastic weather pattern shift is coming.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Supreme Leader Statement, Emergency Oil, USA Baseball Barely Advances and more

Amid continued bombardment, Iranian state TV reads out a statement attributed to the new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. Oil prices rose again as more ships are attacked near the Strait of Hormuz – we'll explore what the Trump administration is doing to alleviate the pain at the pump. Meanwhile, other prices could soon rise. Devastating storms that hit the Eastern and Central US are leaving death and destruction behind. Plus, Team USA gets some help from Italy at the World Baseball Classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]