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Appeals court allows Trump administration expanded use of speedy deportations

A massive 826,780-square-foot warehouse sits illuminated Feb. 12, 2026, in the El Paso suburb of Socorro, Texas, that was recently purchased by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for $122.8 million.

A federal appeals court on Tuesday allowed the Trump administration to resume carrying out speedy deportations of undocumented migrants throughout the United States, not just near the border.

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Archaeologists find huge Viking textile production site in Denmark

An archaeologist excavates a Viking Age pit house in Aarhus, Denmark, on June 22, 2026.

Archaeologists have discovered a huge Viking Age textile production site in Denmark that dates back more than 1,000 years and underlines the sophistication of Viking society.

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Mamdani's political gamble pays off as his endorsed candidates sweep their primaries

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during the "Our Team, Our Year" Get Out The Vote rally in Brooklyn, New York, on June 18. Mamdani-backed progressive candidates swept their primary elections, putting his political power on display.

All three progressive candidates backed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani — including two who took on Democratic incumbents — won their primaries in safe seats almost guaranteeing their election in November.

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Supreme Court rules that prison guards can't be sued for shaving Rastafarian's head

Exterior view of the U.S. Supreme Court Building on June 22 in Washington, D.C.

The Supreme Court ruled that a Louisiana prisoner whose dreadlocks were forcibly shaved off by prison guards cannot sue the guards under a federal law to protect the religious rights of prisoners.

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Tension builds between Trump and Senate Republicans, putting GOP agenda on the line

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., takes a question from a reporter following a Republican policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol Building on June 16, 2026.

Divides over what GOP priorities should be ahead of this fall's midterm elections are testing the relationship between President Trump and Senate Republicans.

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In symbolic vote, Congress directs Trump to remove forces from Iran war

The U.S. Capitol and National Mall is seen on June 13, 2026.

The measure to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran does not require the president's signature, nor does it carry the force of law. But it reflects bipartisan frustration with the war.

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Congress passes the largest housing affordability bill in decades

Workers work on the roofing structure of new home under construction, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Richardson, Texas.

An expansive bipartisan bill intended to bring down the cost of housing by boosting the supply of homes has passed both houses of Congress, and is headed to the president's desk for a signature.

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Is AI 'one big bubble?' Behind the tech selloff

The tech-heavy Nasdaq stock index has lately been on a roller coaster.

Investors are selling off AI-related stocks as doubts are starting to surface over whether the massive spending on AI is worth the investment or whether "it's one big bubble."

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Portugal's Ronaldo shakes off World Cup doubters, scores 2 after sluggish start

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrates scoring his team

At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the oldest players in the World Cup. Against the Democratic Republic of Congo he was mostly invisible and questions mounted. Against Uzbekistan, he sparkled.

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A Revolutionary War soldier's DNA links him to living relatives

Plaques to help identify 14 unknown soldiers who were found at the site of the Battle of Camden and are being reburied are seen on Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Columbia, South Carolina. DNA analysis has recently identified one of them.

Continental Army soldier John Pumphrey enlisted as a teenager in 1777 and fought at significant battles before his death in action against the British in Camden, S.C.

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Afghan Taliban hold first, closed-door talks with EU on deportations

FILE - Migrants, most of them from Afghanistan, rest at an old school used as a temporary shelter on the island of Kythira, southern Greece, Oct. 7, 2022.

Rights groups criticized the meeting, saying it undermines the EU's human rights obligations.

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U.S. lifts Iran oil sanctions. And, federal judge rules SAVE voter tool unlawful

Vice President Vance waves as he boards Air Force Two as he leaves Switzerland after meeting with representatives from Iran to negotiate details of their peace agreement at Emmen Air Base, near Lucerne, on June 22, 2026.

The U.S. has temporarily lifted oil sanctions on Iran as peace talks continue. And, a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's data system, known as SAVE, is unlawful.

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Who would pay for Trump's proposed $300 billion Iran reconstruction fund?

Pakistan

It's still unclear who would fund a proposed $300 billion reconstruction plan for Iran. Former National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan called the whole approach "something entirely new."

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When falling housing prices are good news — and when they're not

Home prices are falling in Denver and other areas around the nation.

Denver renters are celebrating falling housing costs. But sometimes cheaper housing is a sign of economic decline. How can you tell the difference?

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Iran's president heads to Pakistan as U.S.-Iran teams work on war-ending deal

A man walks past a welcoming billboard featuring Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, center, with Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, right, and Shehbaz Sharif along a roadside in Islamabad, Pakistan, Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

President Masoud Pezeshkian's visit to Islamabad comes as technical teams were working on details of the deal, following high-level negotiations in Switzerland on Monday led by US Vice President JD Vance and Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf.

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Lebanese struggle to get by in an ancient city under Israeli evacuation order

A resident observes the destruction from his destroyed home in Tyre, Southern Lebanon on June 7, 2026.

In one of the oldest cities in Lebanon, once besieged by Alexander the Great, ordinary people struggle to survive Israeli attacks.

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How Trump's 'Complete and Total Endorsement' has reshaped the Republican Party

President Trump speaks during a Turning Point USA event in Phoenix on April 17. Trump

An NPR analysis of more than a thousand Trump endorsements in House, Senate and governor races over the last decade finds the president now picks candidates earlier — and in safer races.

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After losing jobs for posting about Charlie Kirk, some are getting six figure payouts

Maria Ruhtenberg, an attorney with the Iowa Office of the State Public Defender, has settled with the state after she was fired and later reinstated following online comments she made about the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

While workers, who were employees in government or public institutions, feel vindicated by how their lawsuits concluded, they are still grappling with the aftermath.

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This man is a bus driver and grandfather. A Supreme Court ruling could reimprison him

Anthony Bailey, 61, holds one of his grandchildren in this May 2025 photo.

Anthony Bailey's case is one of about a dozen that could be directly affected by a Supreme Court ruling limiting how prisoners can use the compassionate release program to get out early.

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Trouble getting weight loss drugs covered by insurance? Here's what to know

If your doctor prescribes a GLP-1 medication for weight loss but your insurance won

If your doctor prescribes a GLP-1 medication for weight loss but your insurance won't cover it, you have options.

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As Republican Party looks to future without Trump in office, Utah could be a road map

Candidates Phil Lyman and Rep. Celeste Maloy smile at the end of the 3rd Congressional District GOP primary debate in Salt Lake City, Utah, on June 1.

In 2028, President Trump will not be on the ballot, leaving Republicans to decide the future of the party. Utah — which has a complicated relationship with the president — could be a starting point.

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U.S. lifts oil sanctions on Iran, Trump visits Pennsylvania to tout economic wins, judge blocks DOJ subpoenas targeting Minnesota officials.

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A red alert over France, and heat that may rewrite the record books

A family walks through a cooling water spray at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Sunday, June 21, 2026.

France is experiencing scorching heat, with most of the population exposed to extreme temperatures. The heat is expected to last until at least the end of the week.

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Britain left the EU 10 years ago. Its politics has been an unruly mess

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Brexit fractured the European Union, and broke British politics. A decade on, millions of voters have deserted the two big parties for alternatives.

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What to know about a cold storage warehouse fire in Los Angeles

Firefighters fight a warehouse fire in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, Sunday, June 21, 2026.

Firefighters are still battling a blaze at a massive frozen-food storage facility near downtown Los Angeles six days after the fire started.

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Authorities arrest 2 more suspects in planned attack on Trump's UFC show

President Donald Trump applauds after Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Toupruia in the lightweight championship bout at UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Washington.

Two more people in Missouri and Washington state have been arrested in connection with the planned attack. Law enforcement officials learned about the possible threat on June 10, four days before the event on the White House's South Lawn.

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Gunman kills an officer at a Montreal hotel before being shot dead, police say

Montreal police work the scene of a shooting in Montreal on Monday, June 22, 2026.

Police say a suspect armed with a long gun opened fire at a Montreal hotel, killing a police officer before officers returned fire, killing him.

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A federal judge finds a Trump data system to verify voters is unlawful

Voting booths in Bangor, Maine

Tens of millions of voters have had their data run through the Trump administration's revamped SAVE tool. A judge just found it unlawful.

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Supreme Court declines to hear Texas man's intellectual disability case in capital case

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The court's action means Victor Saldaño is likely to be executed even though both defense and state experts determined he was not eligible for execution under the law.

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Magnificent Messi makes history, breaks all-time World Cup scoring record

Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates after scoring his team

Messi scored a record-setting 17th World Cup goal in Argentina's game against Austria. And, then, he netted another goal, making him the all-time leader in World Cup tournaments (men and women).

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