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5 min readThe U.S. has issued a warning for Americans in Iraq to leave immediately after an airstrike hit a radar installation on an embassy compound. The strike, blamed by Iran-backed militias on the U.S. and Israel, killed at least one leader of Kataib Hezbollah, one of Iraq's main Iran-backed groups, though the group's top leader escaped unhurt. Meanwhile, as the federal government shutdown continues, airports are stepping in to support TSA workers: Denver International has placed donation boxes for grocery and gas gift cards, and Seattle-Tacoma has set up a food pantry. In other developments, a federal judge has ruled that the Kennedy Center must allow a board member to speak at an upcoming meeting, Barack and Michelle Obama are coming to Broadway as producers, and a major winter storm is set to hit the Great Lakes.
Airstrike in Iraq and Escalating Tensions
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- 1 (00:13) **U.S. Warns Americans to Leave Iraq** - The U.S. issues a warning for Americans to leave the country immediately following an airstrike.
- 2 (01:21) **Airports Support Workers During Shutdown** - Denver International Airport places donation boxes for grocery and gas gift cards to help workers with basic needs.
- 3 (02:16) **Kennedy Center Board Dispute Continues** - Board member Joyce Beattie says she will make clear that no president has the authority to unilaterally rename or demolish the Kennedy Center.
- 4 (03:02) **Obamas to Produce Broadway Revival of "Proof"** - Barack and Michelle Obama's production company, Higher Ground, joins the team for a revival of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play starring Audra McDonald and Don Cheadle.
- 5 (04:02) **Major Winter Storm and Heat Wave Forecast** - A winter storm is set to strengthen over the Great Lakes, while a heat wave intensifies in the West.
- 6 (04:39) **Investigation into Emotional Abuse in College Basketball** - An investigation finds that tough coaching can sometimes go too far, with players alleging emotional abuse.
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