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It released its statement after CNN first reported the incident.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
David: Steve Benen for MS NOW: Trump’s ‘God Squad’ discards the administration’s supposed interest in whale protections; Ella Nilsen for CNN: Only 50 of these whales are left in existence.
From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026
Sources close to US intelligence services told US broadcaster CNN Iran had deployed additional troops and defence systems to the area in recent weeks, including MANPAD-type surface-to-air missiles and mines.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
US President Donald Trump posted on social media that ICE agents will go to airports on Monday, while Border Czar Tom Homan told CNN that his team was working out the details of the plan.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
Just be sure the meaning can’t be confused, as in: While he reads the Times, he watches the news on CNN.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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