Trump addresses nation after Iran missile attack

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US President Donald Trump addressed the nation today and said the US will continue to “evaluate options in response to Iranian aggression,” but backed away from military confrontation. And, a Ukraine International Airlines flight leaving from Tehran to Kyiv crashed shortly after takeoff Wednesday morning. We get the latest from Kyiv. Also, Italian Vogue reimagines the cover photoshoot for its January issue to promote sustainability.


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