US steps into war between Israel and Iran, strikes 3 Iranian nuclear sites
By JON GAMBRELL, FARNOUSH AMIRI, CARA ANNA, DAVID RISING and AAMER MADHANIUpdated 1:13 PM CDT, June 22, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States inserted itself into Israel’s war against Iran by dropping 30,000-pound bombs on a uranium enrichment site early Sunday, raising urgent questions about what remains of Tehran’s nuclear program and how its weakened military might respond.
Iran lashed out at the U.S. for crossing “a very big red line” with its risky decision to launch strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites with missiles and bunker-buster bombs.
“The warmongering and lawless administration in Washington is solely and fully responsible for the dangerous consequences and far-reaching implications of its act of aggression,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, adding that he would immediately fly to Moscow to coordinate with close ally Russia.
Amid fears of a wider regional conflict, the Trump administration sent a clear message that it wanted to restart diplomatic talks with Iran. “Let’s meet directly,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an interview with CBS. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters that the U.S. “does not seek war.”...
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Fox News Digital spoke to Just Facts President Jim Agresti about Democrat claims that Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' will slash Medicaid benefits for poor people.
US inserts itself into Israel's war with Iran, striking 3 Iranian nuclear sites
Iran’s top diplomat warned Sunday that the U.S. attacks on its nuclear sites “will have everlasting consequences” and that Tehran “reserves all options” to retaliate.
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Israel says it killed Iran's military coordinator with Hamas
Saeed Izadi had been in charge of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps's ties with Palestinian armed groups.
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Suspect arrested after GOP Rep. Max Miller says he was 'run off the road' by a man waving a Palestinian flag
Police are investigating alleged threats an Ohio man made against Miller, who is Jewish, and his daughter.
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Trump says supporters ‘more in love’ with him than ever, as MAGA world splits over Iran
President Donald Trump is downplaying any notion that his supporters are cooling on him amid uncertainty over whether he will order a U.S. strike on Iran.
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Newlywed bride's honeymoon ends with months of ICE detention and the prospect of deportation
The government attempted to deport Ward Sakeik, a stateless Palestinian woman, to Israel hours before it attacked Iran, according to her husband.
Trump 'looking at' immigration relief for farm workers after resuming ICE raids on them
"We can't put the farms out of business," Trump said June 20 in discussing his immigration enforcement efforts.
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Court blocks Louisiana law requiring schools to post Ten Commandments in classrooms
A panel of three federal appellate judges has ruled that a Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in each of the state’s public school classrooms is unconstitutional.
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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s wedding in Venice is approaching: Everything to Know
The impending nuptials have sparked protests from people who are concerned that the couple are taking over the city and causing overcrowding.
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US moves stealth bombers as Trump considers strikes against Iran
The jets are the only aircraft capable of striking Iran's most heavily-fortified nuclear sites.
www.bbc.comIsraeli-backed group seeks at least $30 million from US for aid distribution in Gaza
An American-led group has asked the Trump administration to step in with an initial $30 million so it can continue its much scrutinized and Israeli-backed aid distribution in Gaza.
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Vance in LA as immigration protests continue
Vice President JD Vance is traveling to Los Angeles on Friday as protests against the Trump administration's immigration crackdown continue to grip the city.
Minnesota lobbyist arrested after allegedly sending threatening texts
The flurry of messages reportedly sent by Jonathan M. Bohn described buying bullets and shooting people's faces off.
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Mahmoud Khalil thanks supporters after release, vows to continue advocating for Palestinians
Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil landed at Newark Airport on Saturday, after he was released from ICE custody.
Health care has been a job market bright spot, but Trump's budget bill looms over the industry
Fewer people with health insurance would mean fewer doctor’s office visits, prescription refills and medical procedures — and fewer workers supporting those services.
www.nbcnews.comAmericans agree with Trump that Iran poses threat to United States: poll
Amid Israel-Iran tensions, Fox News poll reveals 73% of Americans view Iran as a security threat, with bipartisan agreement, as Trump weighs military action against nuclear facilities
As the UN turns 80, its crucial humanitarian aid work faces a clouded future
As the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary, its humanitarian operations are increasingly in doubt.
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U.S. State Department has begun evacuations of Americans from Israel, Huckabee says
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee's announcement comes days after confusion about whether the U.S. government would be assisting American citizens evacuating from Israel.
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Justice Jackson: Supreme Court appears to favor 'monied interests' over ordinary citizens
For the second time in two weeks, Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson warned her colleagues aren't evenly weighing the scales of justice.
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What could happen if Trump does decide to bomb Iran's main nuclear site
This mountain-hidden facility is responsible for enriching uranium, meaning the harmful materials involved in nuclear reactors and bombs aren't present.
www.nbcnews.comA deadly race for food: Palestinians in Gaza risk harrowing journey day after day
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip face a deadly struggle to get food from new distribution centers. They must dodge gunfire from Israeli troops and make a dash for supplies before avoiding knife-wielding thieves.
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Analysis: Why does the US want to deport this man? | CNN Politics
The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is reaching every American who sees protesters skirmishing with police on the news or video of masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents raiding Home Depot parking lots in their social media feeds.
www.cnn.comSupreme Court rejects toy company's push for a quick decision on Trump's tariffs
The Supreme Court has rejected a push from an Illinois toy company asking for a quick decision on the legality of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
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Suspect arrested in alleged antisemitic road rage incident involving Rep. Max Miller
Congressman Max Miller says that he was run off the road by a man waving a Palestinian flag as the incident comes amid a heightened environment of political violence.
Voice of America parent terminates over 600 more staff in likely death knell
Kari Lake, senior adviser to the U.S. Agency for Global Media, says the USAGM is working close to its statutory minimum number of staff members.
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UN nuclear chief says Iran has material to build bombs, but no plan to do so
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi confirms Iran has nuclear material but says he is not seeing "any tangible proof that there's a program, or a plan ... to manufacture a nuclear weapon."
Photos of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil after 104 days in US custody
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University student and Palestinian activist, has returned to the Northeast U.S. after spending 104 days in federal immigration detention.
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Minnesota shootings suspect was a 'prepper', FBI says
After shooting two local politicians, Vance Boelter texted his wife "prepare for war", say investigators.
www.bbc.comNorth Carolina Gov. Stein vetoes his first bills. They are on concealed carry and immigration
North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein has vetoed his first bills. On Friday he blocked for now Republican legislation that would let adults carry concealed handguns without a permit and make state agencies and local sheriffs more active in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
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Trump tariff challenge: Supreme Court won't speed decision for toy importer
The high court denied a request by a family-owned toy company to expedite a review of their tariff challenge.
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Trump hints at "deal" with Harvard — as judge says DHS can't stop Harvard from hosting foreign students
Harvard can continue hosting foreign students, a federal judge ruled Friday.
www.cbsnews.comMahmoud Khalil vows to continue protesting Israel and the war in Gaza after release from detention
Former Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil has returned to the U.S. Northeast after 104 days in custody for protesting against Israel and the war in Gaza.
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Russian government nervous as country faces economic challenges
Russian minister Maxim Reshetnikov has warned that the country's economy was teetering "on the brink of recession".
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Judge blocks the Trump administration's National Science Foundation research funding cuts
A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump's administration from making drastic cuts to research funding provided by the National Science Foundation. U.S.
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Week 2 of the Iran crisis: Diplomatic off-ramp is narrowing but not closed (yet) | CNN Politics
As we approach Day 10 of the Israel-Iran crisis, the focus is on whether diplomacy can succeed and, if not, whether President Donald Trump will make the decision to use US military force to destroy what’s left of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure — particularly the deeply buried enrichment facility...
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Tehran is in shock – and we have fled with heavy hearts
My family and I have no idea if, or when, we will return – or what we may return to.
Grand jury indicts Suzanne Morphew's husband for murder in her death
Suzanne Morphew's husband, Barry Morphew, was charged with her murder in 2021, but those charges were dropped in April 2022 just before a trial was supposed to begin.
JD Vance wades into the immigration thicket: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Trump's two-week timeline tendency.
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Israel says it killed Iranian commander who helped fund, arm Hamas
The IDF said it has eliminated Saeed Izadi, an Iranian commander who funded Hamas and helped plan the Oct. 7 attack, finding documents revealing multimillion-dollar weapons plan with Hamas.
Verdict against a pardoned Capitol rioter is only a partial victory for a police officer's widow
A police officer’s widow wanted to prove that a man assaulted her husband during a mob’s attack on the U.S.
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Diplomacy's "last shot" to de-escalate Israel-Iran conflict
There's a narrow window to bring the Israel-Iran conflict to an end before President Trump decides whether to involve the U.S. in the Israeli offensive.
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DHS, Secretary Kristi Noem sued over actions against journalists in LA
The lawsuit came a week after groups sent a letter to Noem warning of potential First Amendment violations in Los Angeles.
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US judge blocks Trump’s bid to ban Harvard from enrolling foreign students
Federal judge pauses Trump’s efforts as the US president says a ‘deal’ with the Ivy League school was in the works.
Rep. Wesley Hunt defends Trump's move to restore Robert E. Lee's name to military base
Rep. Wesley Hunt argued against removing confederate names from military bases during an appearance on"Real Time" Friday, claiming if we don't remember our history, "we are doomed to repeat it."
As Musk's 'robotaxi' rollout approaches, Democratic lawmakers in Texas try to throw up a roadblock
A group of Democratic Texas lawmakers is asking Elon Musk to delay his rollout of driverless ‘robotaxis’ in the state this weekend to assure the vehicles are safe enough.
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The DNC’s cash crunch deepens as new filings show Republicans with a huge advantage | CNN Politics
The Republican Party’s main fundraising arm has nearly five times the cash on hand of its Democratic rival, new campaign reports show, underscoring the troubles faced by the Democratic National Committee and its embattled chairman, Ken Martin.
www.cnn.comA woman tried to call her mom in Iran. A robotic voice answered the phone
Some Iranians living abroad are trying to call their families back home, only to have a robotic voice answer. Sometimes it mimics a conversation.
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Louisiana's Ten Commandments law in public schools blocked by federal appeals court
The law went into effect this year, but it’s unclear how many, if any, school districts have begun to comply as litigation could ultimately land before the U.S. Supreme Court.
www.nbcnews.comAmericans agree with Trump that Iran poses threat to United States: poll
Amid Israel-Iran tensions, Fox News poll reveals 73% of Americans view Iran as a security threat, with bipartisan agreement, as Trump weighs military action against nuclear facilities
Netanyahu biggest obstacle to regional peace, says Erdogan at OIC meeting
The Turkish leader says his country will not allow the Middle East borders to be redrawn ‘in blood’.
Fat Joe accused of sex trafficking, fraud in new lawsuit
Joseph "Fat Joe" Cartagena is being accused of sexual trafficking, fraud, and more in a new lawsuit brought by a former employee.
Superyacht is pulled from the depths 10 months after sinking off Sicily
A British-flagged luxury superyacht that sank off Sicily last year, killing U.K. tech magnate Mike Lynch and six others, has resurfaced as salvage recovery crews finalize the complex operation to bring it ashore for further investigation.
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What to know as the Senate tries to pass Trump’s agenda bill next week | CNN Politics
It’s go time in the Senate for President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.”
www.cnn.comSupreme Court widens court options for vaping companies pushing back against FDA rules
The Supreme Court is siding with e-cigarette companies in a ruling that'll make it easier to sue over Food and Drug Administration decisions blocking their products from the multibillion-dollar vaping market.
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Murkowski says she has been "pretty clear" about her concerns with Trump's "big, beautiful bill"
In an interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says Medicaid cuts could be a key sticking point for President Trump's "big, beautiful bill."
www.cbsnews.comClose ally of drug kingpin 'El Mencho' gets 30 years in prison as US ramps up pressure on cartels
Two close associates of the fugitive Jalisco New Generation boss known as “El Mencho” have been brought to justice in a U.S. courtroom as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on the cartel it recently designated a foreign terrorist organization.
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Minnesota shooting victims John, Yvette Hoffman detail 'horrific night'
Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, detail the night of the near fatal shooting at their home in a newly released statement.
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British man arrested in Cyprus suspected of spying and terror offences
The Foreign Office says it is in contact with Cypriot authorities after the arrest.
www.bbc.comNew insight into Texas family detention reveals adults fighting kids for clean water
A new court filing in an ongoing legal dispute with the federal government reveals the psychological and physical trauma endured by children and families held at Texas family detention centers.
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Can divided European powers help end Israel’s war on Iran?
European countries are divided over their approach to the conflict and talks on Friday did not yield results.
Two weeks' notice: Trump's deadline on Iran is a familiar one
The president has repeatedly touted actions and decisions that are coming "in two weeks" since his first term in office. Some never materialized.
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A potent heat dome is sending temperatures into the triple digits | CNN
Dangerous, record-breaking heat will impact millions next week.
www.cnn.comJudge asks if troops in Los Angeles are violating the Posse Comitatus Act
A federal judge held a brief hearing over whether the Trump administration should continue its deployment of troops to Los Angeles. U.S.
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Arrest of Chinese nationals in swing state, Israel's fight with Iran are 'wake up' call on CCP threat: experts
China purchasing farmland in the United States is drawing even more scrutiny thanks to the Israel-Iran conflict and the arrest of Chinese nationals in Michigan.
Ukraine received at least 20 bodies of Russian soldiers in recent exchanges, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine's president says Russia repatriated at least 20 of its own dead soldiers in recent exchanges with Ukraine, describing it as a result of Moscow’s disorganization.
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Trump and Rubio secure Rwanda-Congo peace treaty amid Pakistan's Nobel Prize nomination
President Trump announces treaty between Rwanda and Congo, as Pakistan nominates him for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize despite his claims he won't receive one for his diplomatic efforts.
Israel strikes Iran’s Isfahan nuclear site, buildings on fire in Tel Aviv
It was the second attack on Isfahan as the conflict enters a second week, killing at least 430 in Iran and 24 in Israel.
Donald Trump calls for special prosecutor to investigate his false 2020 election claims
Trump's efforts to challenge the 2020 election failed in court. Independent reviews and members of his own administration dismissed his fraud claims.
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Supreme Court decision 'sanctions discrimination,' parent of trans teen says
The Supreme Court’s decision upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors could affect more than 112,000 transgender youths living in other states with similar bans.
www.nbcnews.comMan arrested after Utah 'No Kings' rally shooting is released as investigation continues
A man who brought a rifle to a “No Kings” rally in Utah — prompting an armed safety volunteer to open fire and accidentally kill a protester — has been released from jail while the investigation continues.
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Book excerpt: "Far From Home" by Lisa Murkowski
In her memoir, Alaska's senior senator offers a message to Americans about how to get an increasingly partisan government back on track: "It's your responsibility."
www.cbsnews.comEx-Texas US Rep. Blake Farenthold, who left office amid harassment allegations, dies at 63
Former Texas Republican U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold, who left Congress amid sexual harassment allegations, has died. His wife confirmed that he died on Friday. He was 63.
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'No Secret Police': Lawmakers propose prohibiting masked agents
Two Democrats have introduced California legislation that would require law enforcement officers to identify themselves.
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The kings of Queens: Andrew Cuomo seeks restoration months after Donald Trump’s | CNN Politics
They are two men from the outer boroughs of New York – both with the Queens accent to prove it, each with his own distinctive rhythm – born of domineering fathers who chose their careers for them and made them righthand men. They revered their fathers but also saw them as not quite ready to do...
www.cnn.comMan with Taser and rope charged in attempted kidnapping of mayor, Memphis police say
Police say a man has been charged with an attempted kidnapping of the mayor of Memphis after he went to the mayor’s house over the weekend and was later arrested with a taser, gloves, rope and duct tape in his vehicle.
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Several provisions fail to pass muster with Senate rules in 'big, beautiful bill'
The Senate GOP's tax bill faces setbacks after the parliamentarian rejected key provisions, including CFPB defunding, Pentagon guardrails and environmental regulation repeals
Aid seekers in Gaza continue to be targeted as Israeli attacks kill 26
Gaza’s Health Ministry says that in the last 48 hours, 202 people have been killed in Israeli attacks.
European diplomats urge Iran to continue US nuclear talks in first face-to-face since strikes started
Britain, France, Germany, and EU expressED concerns Friday over Middle East tensions and Iran's nuclear program during meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi in Geneva.
Belarus frees dissident Siarhei Tsikhanouski and 13 others after a rare visit from top US envoy
Belarus has freed Siarhei Tsikhanouski, a key dissident figure and the husband of exiled opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, following a rare visit by a senior U.S. official.
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Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil reunited with his wife, newborn son after spending months at a Louisiana detention center | CNN
After missing the birth of his child, his first Father’s Day and spending more than three months away from his family, Mahmoud Khalil has been reunited with his loved ones.
www.cnn.comFormer Tennessee state Sen. Frank Niceley dies of suspected heart attack
Former Tennessee state Sen. Frank Niceley has died. He was 78. Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Coffey confirmed that Niceley was found on a tractor on his family farm in Strawberry Plains on Thursday and later died at the hospital.
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Trump posts on social media calling for a special prosecutor to investigate the 2020 election
Trump told NBC News' "Meet the Press" in December "I’m not interested in that" when he was asked about directing the Justice Department to investigate the election he lost.
www.nbcnews.comPolice in northeast Ohio arrest man who allegedly menaced GOP US Rep. Max Miller on interstate
A northeast Ohio man was arrested and charged with threatening Republican U.S. Rep. Max Miller while the two were traveling along Interstate 90 near Cleveland on Thursday.
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Supreme Court sides against disabled firefighter suing for health benefits discrimination
Retired firefighter Karyn Stanley said the city of Sanford, Florida, discriminated against disabled retirees by reducing their health care benefits.
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Israel prepared for ‘long campaign’ against Iran as US moves bombers
The US has is moving its B-2 stealth bombers to the Pacific amid speculation around whether Trump will join war.
‘Always a peacemaker’: How Trump decided to hold off on striking Iran | CNN Politics
Trump spent the last week alternating between threats issued on social media and private concerns that a strike he orders could drag the US into prolonged war.
www.cnn.comSuicide bomber kills at least 10 in a restaurant in northeast Nigeria
A suicide bomber in Nigeria’s northeast state of Borno has killed at least 10 people and injured several others in an explosion in a restaurant.
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Foreign policy experts rip Tim Walz's claim that China has 'moral authority' in Middle East conflict
Gov. Tim Walz faces backlash after suggesting China could be a 'neutral actor' with 'moral authority' in Middle East talks, with critics citing China's authoritarian government.
Judge rules Trump administration can't require states to help on immigration to get transport money
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from withholding billions of dollars in transportation funds from states that don’t agree to participate in some immigration enforcement actions.
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US moves B-2 bombers as Trump weighs Iran options | CNN Politics
Multiple US B-2 bombers appear to have taken off from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri on Friday night and are heading west, according to flight tracking data CNN has reviewed, as President Donald Trump weighs his military options over a potential airstrike in Iran.
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Hundreds of Americans have fled Iran and others face difficulties leaving as Trump weighs US military action | CNN Politics
Hundreds of Americans have fled Iran as the conflict with Israel has escalated, an internal State Department report said.
www.cnn.comA tornado that swept through a rural town in North Dakota left at least 3 people dead
Three people are dead and a regional airport has been heavily damaged after powerful winds including a tornado swept across the upper U.S. Midwest.
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Newsom reacts to Trump's court win, letting him retain California National Guard power
California Governor Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump responded to a court decision to let Trump retain California National Guard power.
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Ukrainians celebrate midsummer traditions with song, dance and fire
Ukrainians are marking the summer solstice with Ivana Kupala, a traditional midsummer celebration rooted in pre-Christian Slavic rituals honoring nature, fertility and renewal.
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As we approach Day 10 of the Israel-Iran crisis, the focus is on whether diplomacy can succeed and, if not, whether President Donald Trump will make the decision to use US military force to destroy what’s left of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure — particularly the deeply buried enrichment facility...
www.cnn.comHot-air balloon in Brazil catches fire and falls from the sky, killing 8 and injuring 13
A hot-air balloon has caught fire and tumbled from the sky in Brazil’s southern state of Santa Catarina, killing eight people.
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Virginia woman arrested in connection with Netflix star's fatal hit and run
Sara Burack, who starred in the Netflix series “Million Dollar Beach House,” was killed in the apparent hit and run on Thursday, police said.
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