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Two weeks into war with Iran, Trump has been knocked back on his political heels

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — In the two weeks since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, President Donald Trump increasingly has been knocked on his political heels. He’s grown more agitated with news coverage and has failed to find a way to explain why he started the war — or how he will end it — that resonates with a public concerned by American deaths in the conflict, surging oil prices and dropping financial markets. Even some of his supporters are questioning his plan and his overall poll numbers are declining. Meanwhile, Moscow is getting a boost from the ...

Horoscope

Two days before the new moon, one day before St. Patrick’s Day and in the final days of the Mercury retrograde, we exhale the last breaths of winter. It’s low-tide energy. There’s a sense that something is about to turn but hasn’t yet. In the meantime, tie up some small loose ends. Let the conversation settle. Trust. ARIES (March 21-April 19). Perseverance is important, but so is knowing where to put it. Misplaced perseverance wastes time. Know when to pivot and apply the same actions to a more promising trajectory. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’re so good at offering ...

Hints From Heloise

Prepping big dinners ahead of time Dear Heloise: For years, I hosted Thanksgiving for my husband’s family, which usually consisted of around 15-20 guests. Some brought a dish, but I prepared my dishes ahead of time and kept them in Crock-Pots with liners, including the turkey. I have several Crock-pots of different sizes that I’ve accumulated over the years. I got to enjoy my company, everything was ready on time, and cleanup was easy. What a time- and stress-reliever! I enjoy your column! — M.L., in Iowa SEND A GREAT HINT TO: Heloise@Heloise.com IT’S SEW EASY Dear ...

Visit from rowdy cousins causes issues

Dear Annie: I adore my cousins, I really do. We grew up together, and when they suggested coming to stay with us for a long weekend, I was genuinely excited. I pictured late-night laughs, good meals, maybe a hike, maybe some time catching up without phones buzzing every two seconds. Instead, it turned into “Spring Break: Middle-Aged Edition.” By 3 p.m. on the first day, one of them popped open a drink and announced, “It’s 5 o’clock somewhere!” Then another. Then another. Pretty soon they were camped out on my patio like it was an all-inclusive resort, and I felt like the ...

Mother from Kentucky among 6 U.S. service members who died in air crash in Iraq

(AP) — A woman raising two children was among the six U.S. service members killed last week when a refueling plane involved in the war with Iran crashed in western Iraq. Tech Sgt. Ashley B. Pruitt, 34, hailed from a large family in Bardstown, Kentucky, and was “very, very” proud of her military career, her husband Gregory Pruitt said Sunday. “I’ll give you something brief — in a word, radiant,” he said on a phone interview, trying to hold back tears. “If there was a light in the room, she was it.” Survivors include the couple’s 3-year-old daughter and Sgt. ...

Pope escalates call for ceasefire in Iran by addressing those responsible for the war

ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV demanded a ceasefire in the Middle East on Sunday in his strongest comments to date, directly addressing the leaders who launched the war in Iran. “On behalf of the Christians of the Middle East and all women and men of good will, I appeal to those responsible for this conflict,” Leo said. “Cease fire so that avenues for dialogue may be reopened. Violence can never lead to the justice, stability, and peace that the people are waiting for.” Leo didn’t cite the United States or Israel by name in his comments at the end of his Sunday noon blessing. ...