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USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page takes a broader look at President Donald Trump's decision to order weekend strikes on nuclear targets in Iran. Plus, an Iranian spokesperson calls Trump a 'gambler.' And Trump floats the idea of regime change.
The strikes could hit the U.S. economy at a fragile time.
USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise tells us about killer bees.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA champions.
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