Morning Edition Thursday, the 5th of March

Good morning,

At the top of the news, Major blackout leaves millions without power as Cuba’s energy crisis deepens.

Also in the digest... Aase Villadsen, Joe Gagliese, and Jack Balderrama Morley.

Read long and prosper.

- The inkl team

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Lead Stories
World
Britain Weighs Military Action Against Iran as US Excludes UK from Strike Details
World
France lets US planes use its bases for non-combat missions in Iran
World
‘What happened in Texas is a warning’: advocates say Republicans suppressed votes in the primaries
Ice
Troubled ICE detention center under quarantine after measles outbreak could be closed permanently
National
Suspect arrested after three women found dead at different locations in Utah
World
Nepal: voting closes in election pitting old guard against powerful youth movement
National
Manhunt underway in Utah after three women found dead as police post public alerts and close schools
World
Trump administration to reportedly close controversial ICE jail in Texas
National
Blackout is still on in western Cuba as crews rush to repair damaged thermoelectric plant
World
No deportation officer has been killed in the line of duty since ICE’s creation
Sport
USWNT Takeaways: Maturity Shines in 1–0 Win Over Canada at SheBelieves Cup
World
Wary European states pledge military aid for Cyprus and Gulf allies
World
Trump administration is failing to address spread of measles, experts say
World
Donald Trump says he ‘must be involved’ in choosing Iran’s next supreme leader, reports say – US politics live
World
Moderate Democrats plot path to victory by winning the middle
Brian McGinnis
Moment Marine veteran protesting Iran war suffers broken arm during struggle with GOP senator
World
6 Photos of Brian McGinnis: Marine Veteran's Arm 'Snaps' During Chaotic Senate Hearing Protest Over Iran War
Wilbur Ross
American consumers are the ultimate losers in the 'immense mess' that is $175 billion tariff refunds, says Trump's former commerce secretary
National
ICE moving toward closing El Paso detention camp, report says
World
Texas lawmaker admits he had affair with aide who died by suicide