US striking Iran in response to downing of helicopter, military says
BBC
US striking Iran in response to downing of helicopter, military says
President Donald Trump earlier accused Iran of shooting down the US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz and vowed to respond.
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David Sullivan banned from contact with West Ham women's and youth teams since 2023
BBC
David Sullivan banned from contact with West Ham women's and youth teams since 2023
The decision followed a safeguarding investigation opened by the the Football Association.
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Texas teen convicted of murder for fatally stabbing another athlete at a high school track meet
PBS
Texas teen convicted of murder for fatally stabbing another athlete at a high school track meet
Prosecutors accused Anthony of egging on a confrontation after being asked to leave the tent of another track team but defense attorneys argued the teen was defending himself.
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House passes bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol through the remainder of Trump's term
NPR
House passes bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol through the remainder of Trump's term
The bill provides roughly $70 billion for immigration enforcement and highlights a GOP caucus continuing to endorse Trump's immigration agenda as Democrats warn Congress has ceded its oversight role.
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Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army
BBC
Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army
The BBC travels with rebels to frontline positions in Myanmar to see how the war is unfolding.
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World Cup by the numbers: 1,248 players, 48 teams and 3 countries make this the largest ever
PBS
World Cup by the numbers: 1,248 players, 48 teams and 3 countries make this the largest ever
This marks the second time that the tournament will be played in multiple countries with Japan and South Korea sharing the 2002 edition.
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WATCH LIVE: SSA chief testifies before House subcommittee on embattled agency's performance
PBS
WATCH LIVE: SSA chief testifies before House subcommittee on embattled agency's performance
Frank Bisignano is expected to face pointed questions from lawmakers at a hearing on his agency's customer service performance, its ability to pay Americans their benefits, protect their privacy, and
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A warm World Cup welcome? U.S. immigration policies have chilling effect
NPR
A warm World Cup welcome? U.S. immigration policies have chilling effect
As the World Cup begins later this week, match officials and team members have faced enhanced immigration scrutiny when trying to enter the United States. A FIFA referee from Somalia was turned away.
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Why there's a debate over the new quarantine center for Americans at risk of Ebola
NPR
Why there's a debate over the new quarantine center for Americans at risk of Ebola
Opinions are divided about the new facility in Kenya. The U.S. defends it. Kenyans are protesting it. Doctors who were on the ground in the 2014 Ebola outbreak voice criticism as well.
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U.S. and Iran Zero In on Four Nuclear Issues in Talks
New York Times
U.S. and Iran Zero In on Four Nuclear Issues in Talks
With the cease-fire proving tenuous, negotiations between the two nations are in flux, but have advanced to outline potential paths forward on difficult questions about Iran’s nuclear program.
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Man shot dead during protest against proposed US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya
The Guardian
Man shot dead during protest against proposed US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya
Police dispersed demonstrators in Nanyuki, 120 miles from Nairobi, amid rising anger at US plansKenyan police have shot dead a man during a protest against a proposed Ebola quarantine facility for US
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Netanyahu’s Bow to Trump’s Iran Pressure Spurs New Criticism
New York Times
Netanyahu’s Bow to Trump’s Iran Pressure Spurs New Criticism
Opponents attacked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for halting strikes against Iran after a call with President Trump, saying that he was letting the United States make Israel’s decisions.
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