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National News

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US raises pressure on Cuba as it sanctions President Diaz-Canel
U.S. Senate passes $70 billion in new funds for ICE, Border Patrol
Senate Passes $70 Billion Immigration Enforcement Bill Without Limits On Trump Slush Fund
Meet the Belmont Stakes horses running in the 2026 race
Young men are leaving Trump. Can a UFC fight at the White House get them back in the ring?
Trump Defends His 'Desperately Needed' New Obsession In Late Night Rant
Decades in the making, Deb Haaland's political rise spurs both inspiration and scrutiny
Several Women Who Dated Graham Platner Recall ‘Unsettling’ Behavior
Graham Platner to hold Maine rally with Rep. Ro Khanna as scandals shake up campaign
What to Know About California’s Top Election Races
'Completely Cooked': Bizarre Trump Oval Office Moments Lead To 25th Amendment Call
Pakistan’s Lyari defies Bollywood’s gangland label to rise as boxing haven
Nevada Republicans to decide on Trump-backed vs. experienced replacement for Rep. Mark Amodei
FDA launches safety study for abortion pill mifepristone, source says
US jobless aid filings, a proxy for layoffs, hit highest level since Iran war began in February
I wrote about George Santos. Then he made a violent threat and lied about it
NTSB report details how a United Airlines jet struck a light pole on approach to Newark airport
California's slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesn't mean elections are rigged
Lesley Stahl on assignment for new ‘60 Minutes’ segment following bloodbath — sparking chatter that she’s staying: sources
Embedded: "We Keep Us Safe" from NPR, KUOW and The Seattle Times

International News

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Iran beat Mali in final warm-up before heading to World Cup
FIFA World Cup 2026 talking points: NFL-style half-time show, kits and more
In Congo, doctors face Ebola with little protection: "We live with fear"
Behind Trump's playbook to push Cuba toward slow-motion collapse
Russia Rails Against the West but Welcomes Candace Owens and Andrew Tate
Sooryavanshi in line for T20 call as India fast-track 15-year-old to top
French-Iranian Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies of ‘sadness’
Fireball seen after explosion at Mexico gas facility
‘We are fighters’: Iraq aim to shock rivals at 2026 World Cup
China’s Xi headed to North Korea in bid to shore up ties
UN envoys call on Trump to stop Israeli annexation
In public letter, Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls on Putin for direct negotiations in a neutral country
Kushner Island? Why a planned resort has provoked protests in Albania
Balkan leaders attend EU summit in Montenegro as enlargement gains urgency
Hezbollah rejects ceasefire deal agreed on by Israel and Lebanon
Listen to Iranian American journalist Reza Valizadeh's voice memo from Iran's Evin Prison here
Iran war day 98: Tehran raises doubts on deal as Lebanon fighting continues
Pope Leo's visiting Europe's migration hot spots
Plans for a Trump family-linked resort spark protests in Albania
South Korea stocks fall 4% as tech heavyweights follow plunge in Wall Street's AI-linked names

Business News

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May jobs report expected to show growth in an economy squeezed by inflation
The 20 highest-paying jobs in America? Doctors, doctors, more doctors.
Trump administration’s plan to spin off mortgage giants Fannie and Freddie faces new uncertainty
US set to hold latest oil and gas lease sale for Alaska wildlife refuge
New ‘60 Minutes’ Chief Promises Independence in Bid to Reassure Staff
Golf equipment is already a multibillion-dollar market. AI could be about to supercharge it
Anthropic calls for global AI slowdown after $965B valuation. Critics claim it’s just to hobble competition.
Netflix Is Done Coddling Hollywood
What GM CEO Mary Barra thinks it will take for the U.S. to win the global EV race against China
Buc-ee's adding new location in this state. See future openings list
China using LinkedIn and other job boards to recruit potential spies, intelligence agencies warn
Lululemon cuts annual outlook, citing 'negative' media commentary and disappointing product launches
Copilot of United jet that struck a light pole realized flight was low, but not in time: report
Homeowner's guide to tick prevention
Average US long-term mortgage rate falls to 6.48%, retreating from its highest level in 9 months
MAHA moms test their influence in US glyphosate fight
High fuel prices force American Airlines to cancel August, September flights
Trump to announce $700 million investment in new coal plants and export terminal
Kevin O’Leary says he will shrink his Utah AI data center project after political backlash
CBS News races to steady ‘60 Minutes’ after Scott Pelley’s firing

Entertainment News

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38 Tony Nominees Reveal the Strangest Skills They’ve Picked Up
‘Office Romance’ review: Oh, great — another lousy Jennifer Lopez rom-com
Police arrest son of James Handy's girlfriend in actor's stabbing death in LA
Raising Dementia Awareness, One Black Church at a Time
Trio of star-studded World Cup opening ceremonies in US, Canada and Mexico aim to showcase unity
Kennedy Center begins process of removing Trump references after judge said it was illegally added
Olivia Rodrigo Happened Upon Trump 'Propaganda' Using Her Music In The Most Jarring Way
Jimmy Kimmel defends Scott Pelley after 'cowardly' CBS firing
Garth Brooks just landed an unprecedented honor in music history
Breaking News from Wait Wait: Our new Judge and Scorekeeper is announced!
Sharon Stone Mocks Elderly 'Basic Instinct' Reboot Writer As Unlikely 'Expert On What's Sexy'
Summer music highlights of 2026
Shia LaBeouf gets probation after pleading guilty to punching bargoers during Mardi Gras
Robert De Niro Delivers A Trump Jab So Obvious He Didn't Need To Name Him
'No Jumper' podcast host Adam22, wife Lena the Plug file for divorce
Marjane Satrapi, French-Iranian author of ‘Persepolis,’ dies at 56
Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at 56
In 'Power Ballad,' Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas hit all the right notes
Shia LaBeouf Gets Probation After Pleading Guilty To Punching Bargoers During Mardi Gras
This ‘Death of a Salesman’ Team Leaves Ego at the Door

Sports News

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Red Sox third base coach ends up waving runner home from fair territory in bizarre moment
How Yan Diomande went from Florida prep talent to potential World Cup 2026 breakout star with Ivory Coast
French Open Final to Include Lowest-Ranked Player in at Least 40 Years
Violent clashes give way to peaceful PSG parade after Champions League win
Blue Jays trade for former prospect Simeon Woods-Richardson — who’s been one of MLB’s worst pitchers
The curious coaching decision that burned Spurs in late Game 1 meltdown
How good can they be? Projecting the best- and worst-case outcomes for rookie QBs in 2026
New York Knicks steal a back-and-forth Game 1 of the NBA Finals
Jozy Altidore, now a broadcaster, is bullish on the U.S. making a deep World Cup run
Vintage Josh Hart shows up for Knicks in NBA Finals Game 1 win
A Phillies Star Had a Beer in the Dugout. It Ended in a $100 Million Divorce.
The Knicks’ Jalen Brunson can already do what the Spurs are still figuring out
Islanders captain Anders Lee could be preparing to test free agency
Cam Schlittler opens up to The Post on notable velocity dip after surprising Yankees dud
N.B.A. Insiders Believe Giannis Antetokounmpo Has a Likely Trade Destination
What Odell Beckham Jr. needs to show to make this Giants reunion stick
Spurs vs. Knicks live updates: San Antonio, New York tied heading into the fourth quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals
Victor Wembanyama is the ‘Alien’ — but let’s not pretend he’s peerless
Patriots lose $15 million free agent signing Julian Hill for season: ‘Devastating’
Ranking best NFL defensive players over 30: Who's next after Myles Garrett?

Special News

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As Ebola spreads in Congo, a radio station tries to stop health misinformation
People with cancer or HIV could lose Medicaid under new work rules, advocates say
As Ebola Outbreak Widens, Trump Has Yet to Outline a Plan
China poaches more AI talent from the U.S. as it eyes the next 'super-app'
The Steady Hand at SpaceX Is Not Elon Musk
Fossil reveals bizarre gliding creature that hunted birds 120 million years ago
CrowdStrike CEO says AI security fears will become a bigger tailwind in coming quarters
Wildfires are making US smoggy again, reversing progress on cleaner air, study finds
Psst…Halle Berry would like to talk about your vaginal health
Bitcoin is weathering its ugliest week in months as narrative fades and liquidity rotates
We looked at Disney’s new Monsters, Inc. land. Here's what’s coming.
Screwworm fly detected in Texas decades after cattle threat was largely eradicated in US
Rubio Suggests U.S. Return to Global Vaccine Program in Rebuke of Kennedy
Investors can 'buy' SpaceX early with Coinbase perpetual futures on pre-IPOs
Royal Jelly Isn't The Only Thing That Makes A Queen Bee, New Research Finds
Graham Platner’s account on a notorious chat app highlights Kik’s dark reputation
Science reveals people are capable of multitasking — it just requires practice
‘Dad next door’ exposed as vile mastermind behind hardcore deep fake porn site: documentary
El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns
Marilyn Monroe through the female gaze