Briefing: Why Iran could become the next Iraq
Strategic angle: The first Gulf war left a weakened regime in place without a political settlement — paving the way for future conflict.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
World
International reporting with regional context and cross-border impact.
Briefing: ‘Drinking from a fetid pond’: superbug-creating genes found in UK’s largest lake
Strategic angle: Genes capable of creating antibiotic-resistant superbugs have been detected in Lough Neagh, which supplies drinking water for 40% of Northern Ireland.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: UCLA loses Bilodeau, takes out No. 8 Michigan St.
Strategic angle: UCLA star Tyler Bilodeau suffered a right leg injury, but the Bruins defeated Michigan State 88-84 to advance in the tournament.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Ukraine worries that global attention is shifting from its conflict with Russia to the war in the Middle East
Strategic angle: Kyiv is adapting to shifting US priorities as surging oil prices and Washington's temporary approval for the sale of Russian oil stored on tankers ease economic pressure on Moscow.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: 'In 1979, the Iranian left played a major role in the rise of the Islamic Republic'
Strategic angle: Philosopher Stéphanie Roza and political scientist Amirpasha Tavakkoli explain how, throughout the 20th century, the political turmoil in Iran, torn between modernity and anti-modernity, ultimately led to Islamist victory.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Gut bacteria that make serotonin may hold the key to IBS
Strategic angle: Researchers have identified two gut bacteria that can produce serotonin, a key chemical that regulates bowel movements.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: ⚾ Passan's ultimate MLB season preview
Strategic angle: Opening Day is approaching fast -- and Jeff Passan has everything you need to know covered.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Bradley beats buzzer to put Arizona in Big 12 final
Strategic angle: Jaden Bradley hit a fallaway jumper at the buzzer to send No. 2 Arizona to the Big 12 tournament finals with an 82-80 win over Iowa State.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Charges dropped against Georgia teens whose teacher died during toilet paper prank
Strategic angle: The teacher's family had asked for charges, including one of homicide, to be dropped "to prevent a separate tragedy from occurring" over the prank turned fatal.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Los Angeles asks for investigation into LA28 Olympics chief over Epstein ties
Strategic angle: The LA city council voted unanimously for an investigation into LA28 chief Casey Wasserman over his Epstein ties.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
DOJ to appeal judge's decision to block Fed subpoenas in Powell criminal probe
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is purportedly being investigated for comments he made about the pricey renovations of the Fed's headquarters.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Mazda Pickup Gets Its Thunder Back, As A New Boss Steps In
Strategic angle: The BT-50 lineup in Australia expands with the return of the rugged Thunder and the new blacked-out Boss trim.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: The Gulf States tighten grip on wartime communication
Strategic angle: Arrests and pressure are mounting in the oil monarchies, which are facing Iranian airstrikes for the first time.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Follow live: United States takes on Canada in World Baseball Classic quarterfinal
Strategic angle: Catch the action as the US faces Canada in a crucial matchup.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: A Pile Of Crushed Cars Just Cost Hyundai Nearly $10 Million
Strategic angle: Hyundai Motor America faces sanctions after a Pennsylvania judge ruled vehicles tied to a dealership dispute were destroyed during litigation.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: McIlroy says back improving, 'happy' to make cut
Strategic angle: Rory McIlroy wasn't sure he could play in the Players Championship due to back spasms, but he's pleased to continue competing.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: More US Marines and warships to be moved to Middle East, reports say
Strategic angle: The reinforcements will come from an amphibious ready group that is usually based in Japan, an official told CBS.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Beyond Pax Silica: Japan, France and Canada seek rare earth autonomy
Strategic angle: Countries aim for independence in rare earth production to enhance economic security.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Sober DUI Arrests In Tennessee Raise New Questions After Internal Emails Surface
Strategic angle: One trooper had to undergo retraining after arresting at least eight sober drivers for DUI.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Family of Michigan synagogue suspect killed in Lebanon airstrike, officials say
Strategic angle: The FBI reported that the suspect had large quantities of fireworks and petrol in his vehicle when it caught fire after ramming a synagogue.
Editorial Staff Mar 13