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Feb 2024
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U.S. Begins Strikes Against Iran-Backed ...

The Wall Street Journal
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P.M. Edition for Feb. 2. The U.S. began a series of airstrikes against Iranian-backed militias in Syria and Iraq in an effort to deter more attacks against American forces in the region. And the January jobs report soars past expectations. Reporter Eric Wallerstein has more. Plus, Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis admits to a relationship with a top deputy, but denies any wrongdoing in the election-interference case against Donald Trump. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.

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