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The Los Angeles Mayor dropped a raft of sweeping changes Monday morning. New York Post
The killer ended up shooting the eight children -- including seven of his own -- execution-style Sunday morning. New York Post
The island struggles under the oil embargo ordered by President Trump. LA Times
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The vice president is again center stage, after abruptly leaving the first round of high-level Iranian peace talks without an agreement. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Iran will not keep deal.
The government debuted a system to repay importers two months after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs at the heart of the president’s trade policy. New York Times
VOA VIEW: It is still not over.
A president who relishes attacking the news media is set to break his boycott of an event celebrating the news media. (The first lady is attending, too.) New York Times
VOA VIEW: Trump will have the last laugh.
Ukraine is using unmanned ground vehicles armed with bombs, guns or rockets to carry out attacks and keep its soldiers out of harm’s way. New York Times
Catholic preschools in Colorado that decline to enroll families with L.G.B.T.Q. children or parents sued to participate in a state-funded program. New York Times
Opponents of the project, known as Kaskida, say an accident could be even worse than the Deepwater Horizon spill. The company says it’s learned from the past. New York Times
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The heads of state of Argentina and Israel announced the Isaac Accords in Jerusalem on Sunday in order to strengthen diplomatic and commercial ties between the two nations. OANN
President Donald Trump has come to the defense of Israel. OANN
A Texas judge has imposed tight courtroom restrictions for the murder trial of a Texas teen. OANN
President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. Navy has seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman. OANN
VOA VIEW: It was given the option to return and not cross the blockade.
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An Amish woman and her six children ranging in age from 3 to 11 were killed in a swift-moving house fire after an explosion that shook nearby houses in rural northcentral Pennsylvania, authorities said. Washington Times
The Supreme Court backed a Metropolitan Police Department officer Monday in a case that goes to the heart of when a police officer has enough reason to detain a suspect. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: As they should.
Former Gov. Glenn Youngkin is making a last-ditch plea to Virginia voters, urging them to vote against a redistricting ballot measure Tuesday and warning that the Democrats want to replace the fairest congressional map in the country with a heavily gerrymandered one. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: No is the proper answer.
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Whiskey-making has long been considered a masculine profession in America, but industry experts and historians are quick to point out that women have always been involved in the process and were likely key to its survival in the U.S. Washington Times
The cherry blossoms draw more than a million visitors to Washington's Tidal Basin annually. This year was no different, except some strolling the area between the Lincoln Memorial and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial were dressed in camouflage and armed. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Its a worthy cause.
Thousands of survivors of the 2025 Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, have elected to accept an upfront settlement from the utility accused of causing it, forgoing future litigation for a faster payment that could help them rebuild or relocate. Washington Times
An HC-130 Hercules airplane crew confirmed the identity of the vessel as the Mariana, a 145-foot U.S.-registered dry cargo vessel, officials said. CBS
The National Republican Congressional Committee, House Republicans' campaign arm, is touting a record-breaking fundraising haul to start the 2026 midterm cycle. CBS
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U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz said Sunday that the U.S. is "never going to take an approach of trust" with Iran as U.S. officials are set to head to Islamabad for a second round of talks this week. CBS
VOA VIEW: Iran is playing games.
The Dane County Sheriff's office said a "significant" number of people were arrested at the Ridglan Farms facility, which has accused of constant abuse, specifically towards beagles. The facility denies the accusations. CBS
One person was killed after a Cessna plane crashed into the yard of a home near Tampa, Florida, on Sunday morning. CBS
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Kash Patel recently made headlines for chugging a beer after Team USA won the gold medal in ice hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Patel will prevail.
A drag racing street takeover involving more than 100 vehicles in Queens prompted an NYPD investigation, although no arrests have been made thus far. FOX News
Jonathan Gerlach, accused of stealing over 100 sets of human remains from cemeteries, reportedly waived his evidentiary hearing in Delaware County court. FOX News
Nearly a dozen scientists have died or disappeared since 2023 under mysterious circumstances, prompting a federal response and expert speculation. FOX News
VOA VIEW: A major mystery.
The CULEX focuses on building confidence, teamwork and leadership skills rather than testing Air Force and Space Force cadets with a pass-or-fail system. FOX News
ICE lodged a detainer for an illegal immigrant from Mexico who allegedly caused a deadly DUI crash that killed two boys riding bikes in South Carolina. FOX News
VOA VIEW: He should rot in jail.
A truck carrying 1 million bees crashed on Interstate 40 in Knoxville, Tennessee, closing part of the highway as beekeepers scrambled to contain them. FOX News
Two employees of the U.S. Embassy in Mexico and two Mexican law enforcement officers were killed in a car crash over the weekend in Chihuahua. UPI
Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket and landed its booster stage, but it delivered a satellite into an orbit too low to be useful. UPI
VOA VIEW: A stupid mistake.
Iran said that it carried out drone strikes against U.S. military vessels blockading its ports after the U.S. Navy attacked and seized an Iranian ship. UPI
VOA VIEW: Iran will pay plenty, if true.
British police overnight arrested a 17-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man in connection with an attempted arson of a London synagogue. UPI
The U.S. military announced late Sunday that it has killed three men in its latest strike targeting a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean. UPI
VOA VIEW: One would think that they would wise up.
A viral photo of an Israeli solider smashing the head of a statue of Jesus in Lebanon is real, the Israel Defense Forces confirmed Sunday. UPI
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A Mexican national was arrested after climbing beneath a busy El Paso overpass near the U.S.-Mexico border, according to video released. The fool got caught.
The incident happened near Loop 375, close to the border wall in the Bridge of the Americas area. The man maneuvered himself beneath the bridge, moving along support beams above active traffic. Authorities responded and arrested the man, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said. The Bridge of the Americas is a high-traffic crossing point for both vehicles and pedestrians near the U.S.-Mexico border.
It’s not the first time migrants have used this tactic in the area. In November 2025, two individuals climbed beneath the same overpass, navigating between concrete support beams using wooden planks, according to a local outlet. The latest incident highlights ongoing public safety concerns for both migrants and drivers as some attempt increasingly risky methods to enter the U.S.
CBP officers remain vigilant in the face of evolving and dangerous attempts to enter the United States unlawfully. Strong borders are the foundation of national security," U.S. Customs and Border Protection said.
