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12 dead in crash of plane on skydiving outing in Missouri, authorities say
Published: June 14, 2026 20:06
Missouri Highway Patrol Sgt. Justin Ewing said the plane was taking people up to skydive. Emergency responders got a call that a plane was down and engulfed in flames around 11:30 a.m. Sunday.
Two helicopters collide over Rio de Janeiro, killing 6
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/two-helicopters-collide-over-rio-de-janeiro-killing-6
Published: June 14, 2026 19:42
Two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday morning and crashed in the city's western zone, killing all six people aboard, firefighters said.
Britain detains sanctioned oil tanker suspected of ties to Russia's shadow fleet
Published: June 14, 2026 18:39
Royal Marine commandos rappelled from helicopters onto the vessel, the Smyrtos, in the English Channel, in what the country's Defense Ministry called "the first U.K.-led operation of its kind."
Nara Organics recalls baby formula after multistate infant botulism outbreak
Published: June 14, 2026 17:37
Nara Organics recalled its organic baby formula sold nationwide in Target stores and online Saturday after a multistate outbreak of infant botulism, federal authorities said.
Trump warns Israel and Iran not to 'blow it' after new strikes threaten emerging ceasefire deal
Published: June 14, 2026 17:24
Israel's military said it launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalize a deal to end the U.S.-Iran war. Iran threatened a military response.
Thousands protest G7 in Geneva as leaders prepare to hold summit in nearby France
Published: June 14, 2026 16:49
Police used tear gas in response to projectiles being thrown at them by demonstrators, and firefighters attended the scene of a burning car just minutes away from the march route as riot police cordoned off a secure zone for them to work.
Trump celebrates 80th birthday with UFC fights while issues loom over his presidency
Published: June 14, 2026 16:38
President Donald Trump marks turning 80 on Sunday with a birthday celebration that once would have seemed unfathomable: a cage-fighting show on the storied South Lawn of the White House.
Georgia's vote-counting method will soon be banned. Lawmakers will try to find a fix this week
Published: June 14, 2026 16:22
Legislators passed a law two years ago barring the use of the QR code printed on ballots that the state relies on to tally votes beyond July 1 of this year, but no replacement method was ever implemented.
Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 73,000, officials say, as Israel strikes despite ceasefire
Published: June 14, 2026 15:46
Israel has continued to strike inside Gaza despite the ceasefire reached in October, saying it carries out strikes against Hamas and other militants who pose a threat, and in response to violations of the deal, including occasional attacks.
Knicks win first championship in 53 years, igniting celebrations and chaos in New York City
Published: June 14, 2026 15:43
New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years on Saturday night, with exuberant celebrations marred by mayhem and violence, including a shooting in Times Square.
Trump taps James M. McDonald as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York
Published: June 13, 2026 22:43
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he will appoint one of his personal lawyers to serve as the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan.
Tens of thousands march at Pride events in Romania and Bulgaria to demand equality
Published: June 13, 2026 21:04
Romania and Bulgaria do not recognize same-sex marriage or civil partnerships, despite the bloc prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Ukrainian drone strike kills 1 and injures 3 in southern Russia
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Published: June 13, 2026 19:59
A Ukrainian drone attack killed one person and injured three in Russia's southern Krasnodar region, local officials said Saturday. Drone debris also sparked a fire at a sea terminal, local Gov. Veniamin Kondratyev said.
OpenAI hit with multistate probe into possible user harm as its IPO looms
Published: June 13, 2026 19:52
The company behind the popular chatbot ChatGPT said it will respond to the inquiry "constructively" and that it already has in place measures to protect its customers.
Macron to host Trump for dinner at Versailles after G7 summit
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/macron-to-host-trump-for-dinner-at-versailles-after-g7-summit
Published: June 13, 2026 19:05
President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron will meet over dinner at the glittering Palace of Versailles near Paris after the G7 summit next week in France.
First-of-its-kind law in New York could block 3D printers from making guns
Published: June 13, 2026 18:18
A first-of-its-kind law in New York could force 3D printers sold for homes and business to come equipped with technology blocking them from making guns.
Fact-checking claims about 'unprecedented' demand for World Cup tickets
Published: June 13, 2026 17:53
Many of the 2026 World Cup matches were not sold out as of Friday — and the existing ticket sales have unfolded amid pricing controversies.
Thousands rally in Belfast to condemn anti-immigrant rioting that followed stabbing
Published: June 13, 2026 17:10
The anti-racism rally came after nights of fiery violence in parts of Northern Ireland following the arrest of a 30-year-old man from Sudan on charges of attempted murder in a stabbing that left a man partly blind.
Judge orders restoration of National Park changes made by Trump administration
Published: June 13, 2026 17:07
"History cannot be faithfully told while excluding the experiences of communities whose contributions, struggles, and achievements form an important part of our Nation's story," the judge wrote.
Canada's Carney says middle-power countries shouldn't compete for favor with the U.S.
Published: June 13, 2026 16:39
Carney said that Canada and the European Union have a combined population that is more than twice that of the U.S., with a similarly sized economy and a collective defense budget that is twice that of China's. He said smaller nations can multiply their…
What to know about a possible U.S.-Iran deal to end the war
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/what-to-know-about-a-possible-u-s-iran-deal-to-end-the-war
Published: June 13, 2026 16:29
The United States and Iran once again appear close to a deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump's name removed from the Kennedy Center building following court-ordered deadline
Published: June 13, 2026 15:32
After a day of legal maneuvers and thunderstorms, workers began the process in the early morning hours of removing the letters spelling out Trump's name from the Kennedy Center.
What the U.S. and Iran are demanding in the latest peace proposal
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/what-the-u-s-and-iran-are-demanding-in-the-latest-peace-proposal
Published: June 12, 2026 22:55
The U.S. and Iran both say they are inching closer to a deal to end the war that started nearly four months ago. But as with previous announcements, there are few details on the timing and execution of any agreement. White House correspondent Liz Landers…
'Close doesn't count': Mideast experts assess potential U.S.-Iran agreement
Published: June 12, 2026 22:50
To discuss the motivations and potential outcomes of this latest attempt to end the war in Iran, Amna Nawaz spoke with Alan Eyre and Midad Maleki. Eyre was part of the Obama administration's negotiating team for the Iran nuclear deal and is now at the…
News Wrap: Judge says Kennedy Center must remove Trump's name by Friday deadline
Published: June 12, 2026 22:45
In our news wrap Friday, a federal judge says the Kennedy Center must continue its court-ordered removal of President Trump's name from the institution, a judge extended a block on the Justice Department's proposed $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund…
White House UFC event spotlights Trump's decades-long partnership with Dana White
Published: June 12, 2026 22:40
On Sunday, an Ultimate Fighting Championship event on the White House lawn will mark both President Trump's 80th birthday and Flag Day. White House correspondent Liz Landers explains how this moment for Trump and the UFC was decades in the making.
How Gaza's students are still learning despite shattered schools and displacement
Published: June 12, 2026 22:35
For nearly three years, children in Gaza have grown up surrounded by war, displacement and loss. Thousands of children have been killed in Israeli strikes that followed the Hamas assault on Oct. 7. Still, the children of Gaza yearn for the chance to keep…
Bruce Springsteen on 'critical patriotism' and the power of protest music
Published: June 12, 2026 22:25
The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music at Monmouth University features exhibits dedicated to one of New Jersey's most famous sons while also exploring the broader story of American music. Geoff Bennett met with "The Boss" to discuss the center,…
Lawyers for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk try to block prosecutors from seeking death penalty
Published: June 12, 2026 21:54
Attorneys for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk asked a judge Friday to block prosecutors from seeking the death penalty as punishment for comments they made in the media about a bullet fragment recovered from Kirk's body.
Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas
Published: June 12, 2026 21:38
Screwworms are on their way to becoming a billion-dollar international problem but can be contained if ranchers are vigilant, watch their herds and other wildlife, and quickly treat any infestations, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said.
Ahead of G7, Canada's Carney softens tone toward Trump with trade talks at stake
Published: June 12, 2026 21:12
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, became a symbol of middle-power resistance in January, when he declared the global rules-based order over and condemned coercion by great powers on smaller…
Judge rules Trump can stage UFC fights on the White House's South Lawn this weekend
Published: June 12, 2026 21:03
A federal judge ruled on Friday that the White House is allowed to stage a UFC show this weekend in an elaborate ring already built on the South Lawn to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary — on President Donald Trump's 80th birthday.
More than 30 lawsuits filed against aerospace company in California over damaged chemical tank
Published: June 12, 2026 20:47
More than 100 individuals — including some families with pets — as well as local businesses are suing GKN Aerospace, saying the U.K.-based company was negligent in maintaining a safe facility, especially since it's located in a large population center.
FBI searches office of Ohio group that supports voter registration efforts
Published: June 12, 2026 20:29
Federal agents showed up at the Cleveland office of the Ohio Organizing Collaborative on Thursday and spent hours questioning staff, said Prentiss Haney, a board member of the grassroots organization.
WATCH LIVE: UFC Freedom 250 holds news conference ahead of White House fight on Trump's birthday
Published: June 12, 2026 20:13
More than $60 million and tens of thousands of hours of labor have been poured into building the arena.
As officials again say Iran war could soon end, some Trump objectives are unfulfilled
Published: June 12, 2026 20:08
By most accounts, strikes by the U.S. and Israel have significantly degraded Iran's military capabilities and killed scores of senior leaders. But those tactical successes don't necessarily translate into achieving all of President Donald Trump's strategic…
Where Trump has lost support with independents, according to AP-NORC polling
Published: June 12, 2026 19:15
Independents have grown increasingly unhappy with President Donald Trump during his second term, a new AP-NORC polling analysis finds, particularly those without a college degree.
Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36
Published: June 12, 2026 18:48
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night at age 36.
Pope tells traffickers of migrants in the Canary Islands: Stop, repent or face God's wrath
Published: June 12, 2026 18:38
Pope Leo XIV warned people smugglers on Friday that they will face God's wrath for exploiting the desperation of migrants, demanding they stop and repent during his final day in this epicenter of the African migration route to Europe.
Disaster drills helped prevent more deaths when powerful quake hit the southern Philippines
Published: June 12, 2026 18:08
Philippine officials said Friday that years of disaster-preparedness drills helped prevent a larger casualty toll when one of the strongest earthquakes in 50 years struck the south and left 46 people dead with 38 others missing.
WATCH LIVE: Scaffolding goes up at Kennedy Center ahead of deadline to remove Trump's name
Published: June 12, 2026 17:49
A judge on Friday denied a request from the Kennedy Center to pause a ruling ordering President Donald Trump's name removed from building.
What to know about Jay Clayton, Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence
Published: June 12, 2026 17:35
President Donald Trump nominated Jay Clayton, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, to be the next permanent director of national intelligence on Thursday. A veteran Trump administration official, Clayton is seen as a more conventional…
Kennedy Center board seeks pause of ruling ordering removal of Trump's name by Friday deadline
Published: June 12, 2026 16:23
President Donald Trump's handpicked board at the Kennedy Center is mounting a last-minute effort to keep his name on the facade of the iconic performing arts facility before a court-ordered deadline to remove it by Friday.
David Hockney, iconic British artist known for his colorful landscapes and pool scenes, dies at 88
Published: June 12, 2026 16:15
David Hockney, a treasured British artist whose paintings of shimmering pools and colorful iPad drawings became icons of contemporary art, has died, his publicist said Friday. He was 88.
Judge extends block on Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
Published: June 12, 2026 15:57
U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema ruled that the fund will remain blocked until further notice from the court.
Elon Musk could become the world's first trillionaire with SpaceX's IPO
Published: June 12, 2026 15:06
Elon Musk may never colonize Mars as promised, but enough investors consider the SpaceX founder to be a sort of miracle man that they'll help him reach another fantastic goal Friday when he takes the rocket company public.
World Cup what to know: Mexico starts with big win while the US and Canada prepare for openers
Published: June 12, 2026 14:50
Mexico opened the World Cup on Thursday with a dominant 2-0 win over South Africa in front of a boisterous home crowd at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium.
Trump is raising expectations that this time he really will close deal with Iran to wind down war
Published: June 12, 2026 14:10
President Donald Trump has long been looking for this weekend to be a big one for his presidency.
Supreme Court nixes Alabama request for nitrogen execution, which lower court ruled unconstitutional
Published: June 12, 2026 13:51
An Alabama man facing the death penalty by nitrogen gas was spared Thursday as the U.S. Supreme Court refused to set aside a lower-court ruling that found the method is unconstitutionally cruel, issuing a brief order that came well after the hour…
Trump calls off threatened strikes, says deal with Iran is close
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/trump-calls-off-threatened-strikes-says-deal-with-iran-is-close
Published: June 11, 2026 22:55
President Trump said he called off a third night of airstrikes on Iranian targets. In the Oval Office, he again said that a deal was close between the U.S. and Iran, and that it might be signed this weekend. Iran denied any movement towards a longer-term…
Middle East experts assess prospects for U.S.-Iran deal
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/middle-east-experts-assess-prospects-for-u-s-iran-deal
Published: June 11, 2026 22:50
To discuss the latest developments in the conflict between the U.S. and Iran, Amna Nawz spoke with Joel Rayburn and Suzanne Maloney. Rayburn is a retired Army colonel and is now at the Hudson Institute. Maloney served in the State Department during the…
WATCH: Trump signs proclamation opening more protected ocean areas to commercial fishing
Published: June 11, 2026 22:48
President Donald Trump opened three marine protected areas in the Pacific Ocean to commercial fishing with a proclamation on Thursday that he said will boost the U.S. seafood industry.
News Wrap: Apparent anti-Trump message etched into National Mall
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/news-wrap-apparent-anti-trump-message-etched-into-national-mall
Published: June 11, 2026 22:45
In our news wrap Thursday, the Interior Department is investigating what appears to be an anti-Trump message etched into the grass of the National Mall in Washington, severe storms in the Midwest are disrupting travel and the gunman who killed Minnesota…
Surveillance program set to expire as Congress rejects FISA extension
Published: June 11, 2026 22:40
President Trump announced his plans to nominate Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence. The choice comes as lawmakers refused to extend a key surveillance tool over stalled privacy concerns and questions about the qualifications of the interim…
A look at the Albanian island where a Kushner-Trump resort plan has sparked protests
Published: June 11, 2026 22:35
Albania's Sazan Island is a jewel in the Adriatic Sea. The former Cold War-era base is now in a luscious nature preserve and an inviting prospect for real estate developers. Chief among them is Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. Their plans are running…
Why SpaceX is rocketing toward largest IPO in stock market history
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/why-spacex-is-rocketing-toward-largest-ipo-in-stock-market-history
Published: June 11, 2026 22:30
SpaceX, the rocket company founded by Elon Musk, will be going public and is expected to become the largest IPO in stock market history. Musk and the company are looking to raise roughly $75 billion. That would raise the company's value to about $1.7…
'The Department of Revenge' explores Trump's use of DOJ to settle political scores
Published: June 11, 2026 22:25
Devlin Barrett has covered federal law enforcement for more than two decades. His new book pulls back the curtain on President Trump's Justice Department and the way he has used it as a tool to settle political scores. Amna Nawaz sat down with Barrett to…
World Cup players challenged by dangerously hot weather
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/world-cup-players-challenged-by-dangerously-hot-weather
Published: June 11, 2026 22:20
The World Cup kicked off on Thursday as South Africa squared off against Mexico, one of this year's host countries. Several American cities hosting these opening matches will be sweltering this weekend, making stadiums feel more like a sauna than a playing…
Midwest storms blamed for Iowa death, power outages and flight delays while heat hits the East
Published: June 11, 2026 22:01
The National Weather Service said it received more than a dozen reports of tornadoes Wednesday across northern Missouri, Iowa, Kansas and Illinois. Trees and utility wires were reported down across the region.
A Pentagon list overhaul puts Mormon church's Christian identity back in the spotlight
Published: June 11, 2026 21:30
Utah U.S. Senators Mike Lee and John Curtis, both Republicans and Latter-day Saints, challenged the Pentagon's exclusion of their faith from its list of Christian religions.
Judge acquits Democratic congressional candidate arrested at New York immigration court protest
Published: June 11, 2026 20:58
Federal prosecutors unsuccessfully argued that Brad Lander obstructed an elevator as he sat in front of it for 20 to 25 minutes in September.
What to know about Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, and the legal rebuke that followed
Published: June 11, 2026 20:49
On Monday a federal judge struck down the fees, siding with 20 states and ruling that the Trump administration exceeded its authority by raising the charge without congressional approval.
Mexico hosts South Africa in opening match as World Cup begins
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/mexico-hosts-south-africa-in-opening-match-as-world-cup-begins
Published: June 11, 2026 20:19
The largest World Cup in tournament history kicked off Thursday with co-host Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match.
WATCH: First lady Melania Trump announces new investment accounts for foster youth
Published: June 11, 2026 20:05
First lady Melania Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday announced the launch of Fostering the Future Accounts, a spinoff of the Trump Accounts investment funds meant to give $1,000 to every newborn whose parent opens one.
'Right hand from God': One play, 4.5 seconds and a place in New York Knicks lore
Published: June 11, 2026 19:53
For the New York Knicks, a 53-year wait for another championship might have been decided by what happened in 4 1/2 seconds.
What to know about the stabbing that set off fiery riots in Northern Ireland
Published: June 11, 2026 19:52
A savage knife attack on a Northern Ireland street set off two nights of fiery riots stoked by anti-migrant rhetoric.
How to avoid heat-related illness and stay cool this summer
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/how-to-avoid-heat-related-illness-and-stay-cool-this-summer
Published: June 11, 2026 19:36
More above-average temperatures could be on the books this summer, and they are more than an inconvenience.
Man pleads guilty to killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband while posing as an officer
Published: June 11, 2026 19:16
A Minnesota man who posed as a police officer and knocked on lawmakers' doors in the middle of the night, killing the top Democrat in the state House and her husband and wounding a state senator and his wife, pleaded guilty to murder on Thursday so that…
UK defense secretary abruptly resigns, saying government won't spend enough on military
Published: June 11, 2026 19:14
The resignation dealt another blow to embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is already facing demands from Labour colleagues to step down.
Trump plans to nominate U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton to be national intelligence director
Published: June 11, 2026 18:59
President Donald Trump announced the nomination on social media amid pressure from Congress to name a permanent replacement for Tulsi Gabbard, who resigned last month.
3 tips for traveling during extreme heat
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/3-tips-for-traveling-during-extreme-heat
Published: June 11, 2026 18:08
Travelers can take precautions to have fun with heat preparedness in mind.
El Nino is here. It'll be big, bad and costly, scientists fear
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/el-nino-is-here-itll-be-big-bad-and-costly-scientists-fear
Published: June 11, 2026 18:04
El Nino, Nature's chaotic climate agent, has formed in a warmed-up Pacific Ocean and is expected to grow to historic strength, meteorologists announced Thursday.
Trump says he has called off latest threats to strike Iran
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/trump-says-he-has-called-off-latest-threats-to-strike-iran
Published: June 11, 2026 17:57
The president said in a social media post that he made the move "based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved."
WATCH: A sneak peak of UFC's Octagon at the White House
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-a-sneak-peak-of-ufcs-octagon-at-the-white-house
Published: June 11, 2026 17:19
President Donald Trump's planned UFC fight on the White House's South Lawn has required a monumental effort from more than seven federal agencies, hundreds of staff working onsite daily and at least $60 million, according to a legal filing that offers a…
How health sleuths are watching for threats like measles during the World Cup
Published: June 11, 2026 16:45
While millions of soccer fans cheer or groan over World Cup matches spanning North America, health officials will be on high alert for germs.
What makes a winning World Cup anthem? Shakira, Wyclef Jean and others explain
Published: June 11, 2026 16:24
Should it reflect the host countries? Be a global banger? Value a chant-along chorus? There's an argument to make for each — or perhaps all.
World Cup celebrations clash with social tensions in Mexico
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/world-cup-celebrations-clash-with-social-tensions-in-mexico
Published: June 11, 2026 16:18
Mexico kicks off festivities Thursday with a star-studded event, even as some critics say the government has spent too much time and money catering to international visitors at residents' expense.
Mexico City installed a chandelier in its metro for the World Cup. Cue the mocking memes
Published: June 11, 2026 15:16
The cosmetic makeover that authorities have attempted to give the capital as visitors arrive from around the globe also has become a symbol of criticisms that the government is prioritizing its superficial appearance for World Cup fans over fixing critical…
With kickoff hours away, Hong Kong customs officials seize $20 million in World Cup fake goods
Published: June 11, 2026 15:06
All were destined for overseas markets, with nearly 80% set to be shipped to the Americas, where the World Cup is being jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Haiti has to change its World Cup jersey after being deemed too political
Published: June 11, 2026 15:00
The jersey, by Colombian sportswear manufacturer Saeta, originally included a depiction of the final battle of the Haitian War of Independence in 1803 on its front.
Trump threatens to take 'total control' of Iran's oil industry with major strikes
Published: June 11, 2026 14:10
President Donald Trump said in a social media post that the U.S. would hit Iran "VERY HARD TONIGHT" and would "assume total control" of Iran's oil and gas industries, including the key Kharg Island oil terminal, in the "not too distant future."
WATCH LIVE: House rejects short-term FISA extension
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-house-expected-to-vote-on-short-term-fisa-extension
Published: June 11, 2026 14:06
The House vote collapsed in bipartisan fashion, with some Republicans and nearly Democrats rejecting the temporary measure. The Senate may try its own vote later Thursday, but hopes are dimming to prevent what could be an unprecedented lapse in the…
Feds won't seek death penalty in plea deal with man accused of killing Minnesota lawmaker
Published: June 11, 2026 00:02
U.S. prosecutors said Wednesday they will not seek the death penalty as part of a plea agreement with the man charged in the political assassinations of the top Democrat in the Minnesota House along with her husband, as well as the attempted murders of a…
WATCH LIVE: Senate Banking Committee holds hearing on artificial intelligence
Published: June 10, 2026 23:55
The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee is holding a hearing Thursday on artificial intelligence, titled "AI and the American Dream: Promoting Innovation, Affordability, and American Dominance."
Trump administration warns hundreds of hospitals to increase price transparency or face fines
Published: June 10, 2026 23:27
The Trump administration has warned more than 500 hospitals that they are failing to provide the public with basic pricing information — arguing that the lack of disclosure is keeping healthcare costs higher than they should be.
U.S. launches new strikes in Iran after missiles target American bases
Published: June 10, 2026 22:55
The U.S. is again striking targets in Iran after missile launches targeting U.S. bases in the region. President Trump revealed the U.S. has been helping stranded vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz, asserting American control over the vital waterway. Ali…
As Iran war drags on, spiking energy prices send inflation to 3-year high
Published: June 10, 2026 22:50
Spiking energy prices sent inflation to a three-year high in May, up 4.2% annually. The Labor Department said the cost of energy was responsible for over 60% of the increase. Core inflation, which strips out volatile food and energy prices, was up a more…
News Wrap: Bill Gates says he made 'grave error' by meeting with Epstein
Published: June 10, 2026 22:45
In our news wrap Wednesday, Bill Gates told a congressional panel he made a "grave error in judgment" by meeting with Jeffrey Epstein, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned the government of Cuba not to seek out weapons that could strike the U.S. or its…
Pulte unqualified for DNI role, but FISA must be extended, Rep. McCaul says
Published: June 10, 2026 22:40
Friday is the deadline for Congress to reauthorize a key tool for collecting foreign intelligence. Critics on the left and the right argue that the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is prone to abuse. Others say they won't back it until President Trump…
Survey reveals political and cultural factions shaping the midterms
Published: June 10, 2026 22:35
A new report from the Pew Research Center says American politics are not as simple as red versus blue. Pew surveyed more than 10,000 people and split the public into nine distinct groups along political and cultural values. Despite a polarized political…
Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries and what they mean for November
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/takeaways-from-tuesdays-primaries-and-what-they-mean-for-november
Published: June 10, 2026 22:35
Voters in four states went to the polls on Tuesday to choose their party's candidates. The biggest event was in Maine, where Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner had made scandalous headlines in the past weeks. But in South Carolina, Nevada, and…
How the loss of USAID has weakened the fight against Ebola
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-the-loss-of-usaid-has-weakened-the-fight-against-ebola
Published: June 10, 2026 22:25
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda is escalating quickly. There are growing warnings that, without a stronger response, this Ebola outbreak could become one of the deadliest. William Brangham takes a closer look with…
Trump sticks with Pulte for intel job as risk grows of lapse in spy powers
Published: June 10, 2026 22:10
A lapse in a law that allows the U.S. to gather intelligence abroad grew more likely on Wednesday as President Donald Trump resisted calls from Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill to immediately name a permanent head of the nation's intelligence…
U.S. military says it has begun striking 'multiple targets' in Iran in latest escalation of tensions
Published: June 10, 2026 22:02
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the military would strike Iran "hard" Wednesday night following threats for more strikes from Trump earlier in the day.
FIFA's Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, says fans 'should chill' about ref denied US entry
Published: June 10, 2026 21:53
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket prices on Wednesday, saying "if we do something wrong, then probably everyone selling tickets in North America is doing something wrong."
China car exports jump 73% in May as high fuel prices raise interest in EVs
Published: June 10, 2026 21:39
China's passenger car exports jumped 73% year-on-year in May to around 809,000 vehicles, an industry group reported Wednesday, as higher gasoline and diesel prices due to the war in Iran raised interest in electric vehicles.
What to know about execution methods in the U.S. after judge blocks Alabama from using nitrogen gas
Published: June 10, 2026 21:32
Alabama's plans to execute a death row inmate using nitrogen gas appeared to be thwarted Tuesday by a federal judge permanently blocking the state from using that method, declaring it violates the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment.
Solar power hits new milestones in the U.S. even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy
Published: June 10, 2026 21:18
Even as President Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the U.S. and remains the leading source of new power.
Teens' reading and math scores have stagnated, U.S. test results show
Published: June 10, 2026 20:54
Younger students have regained ground academically after the pandemic's disruptions while older students' test scores continue to stagnate, according to the latest testing data released Wednesday by the federal government.
WATCH: Trump says he's 'not looking to renew' U.S. trade deal with Canada and Mexico
Published: June 10, 2026 20:45
Without a commitment by July 1, the trade deal would face annual reviews of its status and possibly expire in 2036.
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