The biggest non-coronavirus stories you missed today: tensions with Iran escalated over warships and environmentalists won big with the Clean Water Act ruling by rachsandl
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The coronavirus pandemic is upending life around the world, straining the global economy and disrupting the way Americans work, learn and socialize, but it’s not the only story; here are five news events you may have missed Thursday. Tensions between President Donald Trump and Iran and the U.S. escalated on Thursday after Trump ordered the U.S. Navy to “destroy” Iranian gunboats if they harass U.S. ships, prompting Iran to issue a similar threat that it would target U.S. ships if threatened.that closes a so-called “loophole” in the Clean Water Act.that makes it easier for the government to deport lawful permanent residents with criminal records.
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