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Any hopes that President Donald Trump may have had about Canadians bowing to his trade demands likely died on Wednesday afternoon.With the American president g…

Iran's Oil Stopped Moving. Gulf Barrels Are Flowing Again - United States Oil Fund (ARCA:USO)

Iranian crude loadings fell to 248,000 barrels a day in August as non-Iranian Gulf exports recovered to about 65% of pre-war volumes.

What we know about CIA head John Ratcliffe's trip to Moscow

CIA Director John Ratcliffe took a surprise flight to Russia to meet with Kremlin officials. CBS News international reporter Aidan Stretch has more details.

Iran has caused ‘billions’ in damage to American intelligence assets, report says

CIA outposts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq have reportedly been struck by Iranian drones

Rabbi Michael Barclay's Iran Update: Challenges and How to Conquer Them

Rabbi Michael Barclay's update on Iran’s challenges, US sanctions, and faith-driven solutions.

U.S. military kills 4 in hit on alleged drug smuggling boat in the Caribbean

The U.S. military killed four people in a strike on a boat they say was operated by drug smugglers. CBS News' Eleanor Watson reports.

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