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Iran's Revolutionary Guard had threatened to attack energy facilities in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

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'The Star-Spangled Banner' became the country's official national anthem 95 years ago on March 3, and some of the interpretations have been particularly memorable. Matt Cowan/Getty; George Rose/Getty; ...

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Before Claressa Shields threw a single punch, Kelly Price delivered a surprise anthem switch that instantly transformed a championship fight into a national cultural moment. The atmosphere was already ...

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