News articles from 28 February 2026 : 05:32
A cartel leader is captured and the Clintons testify about Epstein: The news quiz
Olympians attend the State of the Union, a woman sneaks on a plane (again), and an award show faces controversy: Test your knowledge of the week in news, and take last week’s quiz here.
Photos: Israelis seek shelter as Iran launches retaliatory strikes
Sirens rang out across major cities across Israel after the strikes on Iran and civilians were pictured seeking shelter wherever they could find it.
Echoing RFK, Dr. Casey Means softens her social media persona in surgeon general bid
Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer who rose to prominence by lambasting traditional medicine and accusing pharmaceutical companies of corruption, bore little resemblance to her online persona Wed…
Trump touted support for gun rights but has defended restrictions in court
President Donald Trump proclaimed his steadfast support for gun rights, but a year later, advocates say the administration has failed to live up to his promises.
WATCH: Dem lawmaker makes surprising admission about border as others trash Trump's SOTU 'lies'
House and Senate Democrats piled on after Trump's SOTU speech, calling out 'lies' on health care and immigration, but one Democratic senator acknowledged the border security's pro…
Trump says U.S. has begun 'major combat operations in Iran'
Trump says U.S. has begun 'major combat operations in Iran'
Trump announces beginning of 'major combat operations in Iran'
President Donald Trump confirmed the strikes on Iran in a video message shared on Truth Social, reiterating that "they can never have a nuclear weapon."
U.S. and Israel launch strikes on Iran
The U.S. and Israel were striking Iran on Saturday morning, with Iranian media reporting explosions across the capital Tehran.
Israel says it has launched a pre-emptive strike on Iran
Israel's defense minister, Israel Katz, said retaliation is expected and Israel has declared a state of emergency. NBC News' Richard Engel and Keir Simmons report on the circumstances of the attack.
Israel launches preemptive strike against Iran, defense minister says
Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran early Saturday, according to an announcement from Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz.