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Mamdani backs off pledge to arrest Netanyahu, cites no authority

Zohran Mamdani says he lacks the authority to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu in New York, and instead urges US officials to act on the ICC warrant.

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D4vd to appear in court over teen girl’s death in Tesla case

D4vd will appear in a Los Angeles courtroom on Tuesday as prosecutors seek to show enough evidence to send him to trial in the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

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Anonymous tip leads to Alaska murder charge in 1993 cold case

Christopher Popps was arrested in Michigan and charged with second-degree murder in the 1993 killing of Patrick Dearth after police say he called in an anonymous tip leading them to the victim’s remains.

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Tropical Storm Bertha threatens Gulf Coast with heavy rain and surge

Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to bring heavy rain, flooding and a life-threatening storm surge to parts of the US Gulf Coast.

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Canadian wildfires fuel Trump-Carney row over smoke and tariffs

Trump urged Carney to address wildfires in Canada, saying smoke had been “poisoning our air” in the US. Ford pushed back as more than 900 fires burned and thousands evacuated.

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Maine Democrats back Troy Jackson in race to replace Platner

Troy Jackson has become the frontrunner to replace Graham Platner in Maine’s Senate race as Democrats race to unify. The package also covers Zambada’s life sentence, an FBI probe in New York, Trump comments, and more.

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Venezuelan Man Becomes 22nd Death in ICE Custody This Year

Jesús Manuel Arenas-Silva, a Venezuelan man, died in ICE custody during transfer in Georgia, marking the 22nd death this year amid concerns over medical care and calls for accountability.

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Wildfire Flames Surround Freight Train in Ontario, Canada

A freight train near Armstrong, Ontario, was surrounded by wildfire flames amid over 100 wildfires in Ontario. Toronto faced hazardous air quality, and smoke is expected to affect US cities including New Jersey ahead of the World Cup final.

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Wally Funk: Trailblazing Aviator and Oldest Woman in Space Dies at 87

Wally Funk, pioneering aviator and oldest woman in space at 82, passed away at 87. She broke barriers in aviation, trained as a Mercury 13 astronaut candidate, and flew on Blue Origin's New Shepard in 2021.

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Former Obama White House Counsel Testifies on Epstein Connections Before House Committee

Kathryn Ruemmler, former Obama White House counsel, testified before the House committee about her ties to Jeffrey Epstein, denying knowledge of ongoing criminal activity. She described Epstein as a "masterful liar" and expressed regret over their association.

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Utah Bans Stephen King's 'Different Seasons' from Public School Libraries

Utah has banned Stephen King's novella collection Different Seasons from public school libraries, citing 'objective sensitive material.' The ban follows removal by several school districts and is part of a broader list of banned books in the state.

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US House Approves Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

The US House passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent, ending twice-yearly clock changes. The bill now awaits Senate consideration amid bipartisan support and ongoing debate over health and safety impacts.

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