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Is the FDIC being dismantled? Unpacking claim
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. supervises banks and insures deposits so people don't lose their money when banks collapse.
Trump appointed Erika Kirk to Air Force Academy Board of Visitors. Here's what the role entails
Erika Kirk took over her late husband Charlie Kirk's board seat.
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Our Longest-Read Stories on Iran War:
Who bombed girls' school in Iran? Examining unproven claims of military misfire
An unsubstantiated claim circulated on social media blaming an Iranian missile for the deadly strike on the Minab girls' school.
Investigating claim US troops were told Iran war is for 'Armageddon,' return of Jesus
One commander reportedly said U.S. President Donald Trump was "anointed by Jesus to light the signal fire in Iran."
Investigating claims US sank unarmed Iranian ship and refused to rescue survivors
The IRIS Dena was headed back to Iran from Visakhapatnam, India, where it participated in a multination naval exercise.
