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Today: June 20, 2026

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Israel steps up Lebanon attacks with strikes that kill 15

Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 15 people on Friday, state news agency NNA said, while Israel said the attacks launched overnight were aimed at what it

Israel steps up Lebanon attacks with strikes that kill 15
Australia|Crime|Political|World

Police charge a third suspect in a Melbourne synagogue arson allegedly directed by Iran

Police have charged a third suspect with an arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue that was allegedly directed by Iran

Police charge a third suspect in a Melbourne synagogue arson allegedly directed by Iran
Australia|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

KPMG Australia scandal widens after it confirms Optus data was also misused

KPMG Australia staff shared sensitive information about telecom firm Optus with another internal team bidding for an audit contract for its

KPMG Australia scandal widens after it confirms Optus data was also misused
Americas|Crime|Political|World

About 100 Colombian guerrilla dissidents disarm under peace talks with government

About a hundred Colombian guerrilla dissidents have surrendered their weapons as part of a peace process with President Gustavo Petro's government

About 100 Colombian guerrilla dissidents disarm under peace talks with government
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New York mayor, other leaders push to ban horse-drawn carriage rides after Indian teen's death

The death of an Indian teenager in New York's Central Park has intensified calls to ban horse-drawn carriages

New York mayor, other leaders push to ban horse-drawn carriage rides after Indian teen's death
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Texas's Camp Mystic had no evacuation plans on night of deadly floods, report finds

Camp Mystic, the Christian summer camp for girls in Texas where 28 people were

Texas's Camp Mystic had no evacuation plans on night of deadly floods, report finds
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|US|World

President of Wisconsin's largest mosque released from ICE detention

Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour, ​a Palestinian American detained by U.S.

President of Wisconsin's largest mosque released from ICE detention
Crime|Political|World

Colombia's AG probes ex-president Uribe over paramilitaries

The office of Colombia's Attorney General has opened an investigation into former President Alvaro Uribe for crimes linked to the creation of a

Colombia's AG probes ex-president Uribe over paramilitaries
Business|Crime|Education|Health

Luigi Mangione's lawyers reverse course, say they won't pursue a psychiatric defense

In a stunning reversal, Luigi Mangione’s lawyers told a judge that he will no longer be asserting a psychiatric defense at his state murder trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

Luigi Mangione's lawyers reverse course, say they won't pursue a psychiatric defense
Business|Crime|Health|US

Mangione, accused CEO killer, withdraws mental health defense plans for now 

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down a health insurance executive on a Manhattan sidewalk, is for now withdrawing plans to argue at trial that he

Mangione, accused CEO killer, withdraws mental health defense plans for now 
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Dali chief engineer reaches deferred prosecution deal over 2024 Key bridge collapse

The chief engineer of the cargo ship Dali that destroyed Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in a March 2024 collision that killed six construction

Dali chief engineer reaches deferred prosecution deal over 2024 Key bridge collapse
Crime|Election|Political|US

Democrats Wahab, Hernandez advance in California special election to finish Swalwell’s term

Democratic candidates in California have secured the two slots in a special general election to serve out the remainder of former U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell’s term

Democrats Wahab, Hernandez advance in California special election to finish Swalwell’s term
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Five years after a Navajo elder vanished, the man who robbed her was released from prison

Five years to the day Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay disappeared, the man who acknowledged beating her and leaving her on the side of the road is free from prison

Five years after a Navajo elder vanished, the man who robbed her was released from prison
Crime|Political|US|World

Police shooting of a 1-year-old Mississippi boy ignites tension between police and Black residents

A police shooting in Senatobia, Mississippi, that left a 1-year-old child dead has ignited simmering tensions between police and Black residents in the town of 8,000

Police shooting of a 1-year-old Mississippi boy ignites tension between police and Black residents
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South Dakota man whose life sentence was commuted by Noem now implicated in his niece's death

A South Dakota man whose sentence of life in prison was commuted by former Gov. Kristi Noem is now implicated in the death of his 14-year-old niece

South Dakota man whose life sentence was commuted by Noem now implicated in his niece's death
Business|Crime|US

Mangione’s attorneys say they won’t argue psychiatric defense in state murder trial – one day after indicating they would

Mangione’s attorneys say they won’t argue psychiatric defense in state murder trial – one day after indicating they would

Mangione’s attorneys say they won’t argue psychiatric defense in state murder trial – one day after indicating they would
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Comedian Carlos Mencia faces 12 felony charges for failing to report more than $8M in earnings

Comedian Carlos Mencia has been arrested and charged with 12 felonies for allegedly failing to report or pay taxes on over $8 million in earnings

Comedian Carlos Mencia faces 12 felony charges for failing to report more than $8M in earnings
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

US ICE says detainees at 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center are relocated

Detainees at Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" migrant detention center have been relocated to other facilities, the U.S.

US ICE says detainees at 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center are relocated
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New Mexico Epstein probe subpoenas US Attorneys' offices

New Mexico legislators probing Jeffrey Epstein on Thursday subpoenaed U.S. Attorneys' offices in three states and the U.S.

New Mexico Epstein probe subpoenas US Attorneys' offices
Business|Crime|Environment|Technology

Meta lobbies Congress for protection from child-harm lawsuits

Meta Platforms has lobbied the U.S.

Meta lobbies Congress for protection from child-harm lawsuits
Crime|World

ICC sets July 24 vote on whether to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan, WSJ reports

The International Criminal Court has scheduled a vote for July 24 on whether to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan from office, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing

ICC sets July 24 vote on whether to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan, WSJ reports
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Trump administration may alter slavery exhibit at Philadelphia site, court says

A federal appeals court on Thursday overturned a judge's ruling that prevented President Donald Trump's administration from replacing a slavery exhibit in

Trump administration may alter slavery exhibit at Philadelphia site, court says
Crime|Political|US

Man who admits setting cross on fire in Chicago park is charged with a hate crime

Police in Chicago say a 21-year-old man has been charged with a hate crime, arson and other offenses for a cross that was set on fire in a park

Man who admits setting cross on fire in Chicago park is charged with a hate crime
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US

Democrats say money from Trump's tax cuts bill is paying for White House ballroom project

More than $350 million from President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” has been quietly directed to White House security

Democrats say money from Trump's tax cuts bill is paying for White House ballroom project
Crime|Sports|World

An Uber carrying Argentina soccer fans was hit in shootings in Kansas City that left 1 man dead

Police say an Uber driver taking fans of Argentina’s soccer team to a World Cup match was among four people injured in a series of shootings in Kansas City, Missouri, that also left one man dead

An Uber carrying Argentina soccer fans was hit in shootings in Kansas City that left 1 man dead
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Dog tests positive for methamphetamine after visit to dog beach

Dog tests positive for methamphetamine after visit to dog beach

Dog tests positive for methamphetamine after visit to dog beach
Crime|Entertainment|Interview

Attorney: Mangione's psych defense makes chance of jury nullification 'more likely'

Criminal defense attorney Arthur L. Aidala joins Laura Coates to discuss how Mangione's defense can claim emotional disturbance in order to get his verdict reduced. Aidala also explains a new strategy the defense could use that may make jury nullification more likely.

Attorney: Mangione's psych defense makes chance of jury nullification 'more likely'
Crime|Sports|Technology|World

US has seized more than 50 drones near World Cup sites, DHS says

U.S. agencies have seized more than 50 drones near FIFA World Cup sites since the start of the tournament last week, Homeland Security Secretary

US has seized more than 50 drones near World Cup sites, DHS says
Crime|Political|US|World

Arizona prosecutors dismissing fake elector case but vow to seek new indictment

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is dismissing a criminal case that alleged President Donald Trump’s former chief of staff Mark Meadows, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and others tried to overturn Trump’s 2020 loss in the state

Arizona prosecutors dismissing fake elector case but vow to seek new indictment
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro pitches crime crackdown to boost presidential bid

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro is banking on a hard-line crackdown on crime to win over independent voters and shore up his base, as he looks to

Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro pitches crime crackdown to boost presidential bid
Africa|Crime|World

Gunmen attack Niger airport, killing 11 soldiers and 2 civilians, officials say

Authorities in Niger say that an attack at the airport in Niger’s capital has killed 11 soldiers and two civilians, while 22 of the attackers have been killed by security forces

Gunmen attack Niger airport, killing 11 soldiers and 2 civilians, officials say
Americas|Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Mother of pregnant teen with cancer who died challenges Dominican Republic's strict abortion ban

The mother of a teenage girl who died after doctors in the Dominican Republic delayed treating her for cancer because she was pregnant is challenging the country’s strict abortion ban

Mother of pregnant teen with cancer who died challenges Dominican Republic's strict abortion ban
Business|Crime|Environment|Technology|World

With a sledgehammer and a shovel, volunteers raced to save passengers in Texas plane crash

Several motorists who happened across a fiery plane crash on a Texas highway rushed to help — putting their own lives in danger to help those on board escape

With a sledgehammer and a shovel, volunteers raced to save passengers in Texas plane crash
Crime

Car stolen from closed garage caught on camera; neighbor warns others to lock up

Car stolen from closed garage caught on camera; neighbor warns others to lock up

Car stolen from closed garage caught on camera; neighbor warns others to lock up
Crime|Political|World

Colombia presidential vote centers on security, after armed groups expand

Colombia's next president must regain territorial control from illegal armed groups who gained ground under the current government, while also working

Colombia presidential vote centers on security, after armed groups expand
Africa|Crime|Europe|Sports|World

Ivory Coast says striker Elye Wahi will be allowed into Canada for the team's next World Cup match

Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, under investigation for alleged betting-related offenses, has received authorization to enter Canada for his nation’s World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian soccer federation says

Ivory Coast says striker Elye Wahi will be allowed into Canada for the team's next World Cup match
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Supreme Court sides with a Texas man who says it’s not a crime for marijuana users to have guns

The Supreme Court has ruled against a broad federal ban on gun ownership by marijuana users

Supreme Court sides with a Texas man who says it’s not a crime for marijuana users to have guns
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Mother in horrific child abuse case found competent to stand trial

Mother in horrific child abuse case found competent to stand trial

Mother in horrific child abuse case found competent to stand trial
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Ukrainian drones set a Moscow refinery ablaze in a major attack on the Russian capital

Ukraine has hit a major Moscow oil refinery for the second time in a week, disrupting hundreds of flights at the capital's airports

Ukrainian drones set a Moscow refinery ablaze in a major attack on the Russian capital
Crime|US|World

Army sergeant convicted of attempted murder in Georgia base shootings that wounded 5

An Army sergeant has been found guilty of attempted murder in the shootings of five people at a Georgia military base last summer

Army sergeant convicted of attempted murder in Georgia base shootings that wounded 5
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

'Without this, I wouldn't be here': 14-year-old survives e-bike crash thanks to helmet

'Without this, I wouldn't be here': 14-year-old survives e-bike crash thanks to helmet

'Without this, I wouldn't be here': 14-year-old survives e-bike crash thanks to helmet
Crime|Political|US|World

US Supreme Court limits ban on gun ownership by marijuana users

The U.S.

US Supreme Court limits ban on gun ownership by marijuana users
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Western countries warn of atrocities, imminent RSF escalation in Sudan's al-Obeid

Dozens of countries including Britain, France and Germany raised the alarm at the U.N.

Western countries warn of atrocities, imminent RSF escalation in Sudan's al-Obeid
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|US

Fed's Cook spent $1.2 million on legal services fighting firing by Trump

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, who is fighting an effort by U.S.

Fed's Cook spent $1.2 million on legal services fighting firing by Trump
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Brazil police target top Lula ally in widening Banco Master lender probe

A snowballing graft scandal crept closer to Brazil's president on Thursday with a federal police raid targeting his top ally in Congress, adding to the

Brazil police target top Lula ally in widening Banco Master lender probe
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

Police investigating fight at Milwaukee Walgreens

Police investigating fight at Milwaukee Walgreens

Police investigating fight at Milwaukee Walgreens
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Wisconsin Capitol display honors children lost to gun violence; lawmakers renew push for gun safety as memorial grows

Wisconsin Capitol display honors children lost to gun violence; lawmakers renew push for gun safety as memorial grows

Wisconsin Capitol display honors children lost to gun violence; lawmakers renew push for gun safety as memorial grows
Americas|Crime|Sports|World

Colombia's Luis Díaz stars in World Cup debut, less than 3 years after his parents' kidnapping

After contributing a goal and an assist in his World Cup debut, Colombia’s Luis Díaz walked to the sidelines to look for his father

Colombia's Luis Díaz stars in World Cup debut, less than 3 years after his parents' kidnapping
Crime|Entertainment

Police searching home in connection to Kansas City shooting spree suspect

Police searching home in connection to Kansas City shooting spree suspect

Police searching home in connection to Kansas City shooting spree suspect
Crime|Health|US

Supreme Court limits power of federal government to disarm drug users

Supreme Court limits power of federal government to disarm drug users

Supreme Court limits power of federal government to disarm drug users
Americas|Crime|Election|Political|World

Two sides of a political chasm share one fear in Colombia’s presidential race: A return to the past

More than 10 million people are victims of the harshest acts of violence in Colombia's six decades of armed conflict

Two sides of a political chasm share one fear in Colombia’s presidential race: A return to the past
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Political

Colombia's De La Espriella seeks presidency with nationalist law-and-order campaign

Abelardo De La Espriella, a lawyer and businessman with no political experience, burst onto the political scene last year and is now favored to be

Colombia's De La Espriella seeks presidency with nationalist law-and-order campaign
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Suspect in killing of a Russian artist critical of Putin has been arrested in Poland

A suspect in the fatal shooting of a Russian activist critical of President Vladimir Putin has been arrested in Poland

Suspect in killing of a Russian artist critical of Putin has been arrested in Poland
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Video footage showing Chicago police officer Ella French's death in 2021 released by COPA

Video footage showing Chicago police officer Ella French's death in 2021 released by COPA

Video footage showing Chicago police officer Ella French's death in 2021 released by COPA
Crime|Education|Europe|Health|World

Church of England apologizes for role in forced adoptions as recent as the mid-1970s

The Church of England has apologized for its role in forced adoptions as recent as the mid-1970s

Church of England apologizes for role in forced adoptions as recent as the mid-1970s
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Sunken wreck of WWII ‘hell ship’ used to transport POWs discovered after more than 80 years

Sunken wreck of WWII ‘hell ship’ used to transport POWs discovered after more than 80 years

Sunken wreck of WWII ‘hell ship’ used to transport POWs discovered after more than 80 years
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Parents of Serbian school shooter sentenced in retrial, report says

The parents of a Serbian boy who killed 10 people in a 2023 Belgrade school shooting were convicted at a retrial on Thursday, the prosecutor's office said, with the court

Parents of Serbian school shooter sentenced in retrial, report says
Crime|Education|Health|Sports

Baltimore Ravens invest $1 million in the city's gun violence prevention initiative

Baltimore Ravens invest $1 million in the city's gun violence prevention initiative

Baltimore Ravens invest $1 million in the city's gun violence prevention initiative
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Two men jailed in Britain for spying for China

Two men, including one who worked as a ​British immigration officer, were jailed on Thursday after being convicted of spying on ‌prominent pro-democracy dissidents now

Two men jailed in Britain for spying for China
Business|Crime|Health

Father found dead in Boston assisted living home was ignored for 9 days, sons say in lawsuit

Father found dead in Boston assisted living home was ignored for 9 days, sons say in lawsuit

Father found dead in Boston assisted living home was ignored for 9 days, sons say in lawsuit
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Poland detains suspect in killing of Russian artist critical of Putin, Tusk says

A suspect in the murder of a Russian national has been detained, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday, after an artist critical of President Vladimir Putin

Poland detains suspect in killing of Russian artist critical of Putin, Tusk says
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|US

Eastern Washington wildfire forces evacuations and destroys homes

Officials say high winds drove a wildfire into an eastern Washington neighborhood, forcing the evacuation of about 1,500 people and destroying at least 15 homes

Eastern Washington wildfire forces evacuations and destroys homes
Crime|Sports

Knicks parade to be secured by a record number of NYPD officers

Knicks parade to be secured by a record number of NYPD officers

Knicks parade to be secured by a record number of NYPD officers
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Lifestyle

A jailed billionaire’s Birkin bags are going on sale. It won’t be enough to repay her victims

A jailed billionaire’s Birkin bags are going on sale. It won’t be enough to repay her victims

A jailed billionaire’s Birkin bags are going on sale. It won’t be enough to repay her victims
Business|Crime|Economy|World

HSBC's Australia unit to pay $24.6 million fine over scam protection failures, court rules

An Australian court has ordered HSBC's local unit to pay A$35 million ($24.61 million) after the bank admitted to failures in protecting customers from scams, the country's

HSBC's Australia unit to pay $24.6 million fine over scam protection failures, court rules
Crime|Economy|Science|Technology

A city's push for facial recognition on public buses ignites debate over security and privacy

Kansas City, Missouri, plans to boost security by installing facial recognition cameras on buses

A city's push for facial recognition on public buses ignites debate over security and privacy
Business|Crime|Health|World

Mangione, accused insurance CEO killer, could face hurdles with mental breakdown defense 

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of assassinating a health insurance executive in a carefully executed plot, could have a hard time convincing jurors at his

Mangione, accused insurance CEO killer, could face hurdles with mental breakdown defense 
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Teenager dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in NYC's Central Park

Police say a teenager thrown to the ground when a Central Park carriage horse bolted away from its driver has died

Teenager dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in NYC's Central Park
Crime|Election|US

Oklahoma pastor who was backed by Trump exits GOP House runoff after reports of inappropriate texts

An Oklahoma megachurch minister has withdrawn from a U.S. House runoff after reports that he sent romantic texts to a woman who isn't his wife

Oklahoma pastor who was backed by Trump exits GOP House runoff after reports of inappropriate texts
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UN warns Israeli settlers could join blacklist for violations against children

U.N.

UN warns Israeli settlers could join blacklist for violations against children
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Bystanders rush to rescue passengers after small plane crashes on Texas highway, killing 1

Bystanders rush to rescue passengers after small plane crashes on Texas highway, killing 1

Bystanders rush to rescue passengers after small plane crashes on Texas highway, killing 1
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Mother and baby escape serious injury after truck slams into home

Mother and baby escape serious injury after truck slams into home

Mother and baby escape serious injury after truck slams into home
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'A million years isn’t enough': Victims' relatives confront Gilgo Beach serial killer at sentencing

A Long Island architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer has been sentenced to to life in prison without parole

'A million years isn’t enough': Victims' relatives confront Gilgo Beach serial killer at sentencing
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Investigators seek clues in small jet crash that killed 1 in Texas, where bystanders rushed to help

Investigators are on the scene where business jet crashed on a Texas highway, killing one person on board

Investigators seek clues in small jet crash that killed 1 in Texas, where bystanders rushed to help