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White House Calls Gas Price Surge Temporary, Predicts Rapid Decline

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt calls recent gas price increases temporary, predicts rapid decline post-Operation Epic Fury. Pentagon reports 140 US service members wounded; US requests Israel halt strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure. Speaker Mike Johnson declines to condemn Isla...

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Karoline Leavitt, in a pink top and pink checked coat, points at a reporter as she stands behind a podium

California Bishop Resigns Amid $270K Embezzlement Charges

Bishop Emanuel Shaleta of a Chaldean Catholic parish near San Diego resigned amid charges of embezzling $270,000. He pleaded not guilty to 17 felony counts, including money laundering, and denies wrongdoing. The Vatican accepted his resignation and appointed a temporary administrator.

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Welsh Cameraman Meets Death-Row Pen Pal After Two Decades of Correspondence

BBC cameraman Rhys Williams formed a 20-year friendship with death-row inmate Roderick Orme, recently meeting him in Florida. Despite criticism from the victim's family, Williams plans to continue their correspondence.

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S4C Rhys Wililams (l) - a white man with dark hair and a white beard and moustache stands alongside a balding man, also with a white beard and moustache, wearing an orange prison-issue top. The pair lean against a wall which has been painted and shows an orange, pink and purple sky.

Hawaii Prepares for Severe Kona Storm with Heavy Rain and Strong Winds

Hawaii braces for a powerful kona storm expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding. Governor Josh Green has declared an emergency to mobilize resources and urges residents to stay safe and prepare for severe weather through the weekend.

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Toronto Police Probe Gunfire at US Consulate Amid Global Security Concerns

Toronto police investigate gunfire at US consulate amid related attacks in the city and an explosion outside the US embassy in Oslo, with officials probing possible links to Middle East conflicts.

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Getty Images A US flag outside the consulate building in Toronto

Gwraig o Gymru'n lladd ei plant cyn cymryd ei bywyd yn Florida, UDA

Gwraig o Gymru yn lladd ei plant cyn cymryd ei bywyd yn Florida, UDA. Cafwyd hyd i'r cyrff yn Lakewood Ranch fis diwethaf, gyda'r digwyddiad yn cael ei ddisgrifio fel 'ofnadwy' gan yr heddlu.

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Mother in Florida Fatally Shoots Two Children Before Taking Her Own Life

A mother in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, fatally shot her two children before taking her own life. The bodies were found last month after the father, working in South America, raised concerns.

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Manatee County Sheriff’s Office A cream Florida home, with a number of palm trees in the foreground. There is yellow police tape wrapped around the trees. In the garden in front of the house there are a range of bushes, and a patio car parking space.

Family of Injured Child Sues OpenAI Over Canada School Shooting Response

The family of Maya Gebala, critically injured in a Canadian school shooting, is suing OpenAI for failing to alert authorities despite knowing the suspect's plans. OpenAI pledges changes to prevent future tragedies.

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AFP via Getty Images Two men standing outside, backs to camera looking down at a large collection of flowers and presents left for the victims of the school shooting, placed underneath a large tree.

Trump Offers Conflicting Statements on Iran War Progress and Duration

President Trump delivered unclear and contradictory statements on the Iran war's progress and duration, drawing criticism for lacking a coherent plan amid rising oil prices and regional tensions.

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Donald Trump speaks to reporters about the ongoing Iran war during a news conference at Trump National Doral Miami on Monday.

Anthropic Sues US Government Over 'Supply Chain Risk' Label

Anthropic has sued the US government after being labeled a 'supply chain risk' due to its refusal to grant military unrestricted AI access.

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Reuters Dario Amodei, Anthropic's CEO, speaking on stake while holding a microphone, wearing a black suit jacket, white shirt and red and navy spotted neck tie.

Jeffries: DHS Leadership Change Insufficient to Reopen Government Funding

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says DHS leadership change alone won't reopen government funding. Senator Thom Tillis calls for Stephen Miller's removal amid immigration policy concerns. Trump says war end with Iran will be a mutual decision with Netanyahu.

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Hakeem Jeffries walks down a corridor in a dark suit

Gunfire Reported at Rihanna's Beverly Hills Home, Suspect Arrested

Rihanna's Beverly Hills home was struck by gunfire on Sunday; a suspect was arrested and no injuries were reported. Rihanna was present during the incident. The star recently welcomed her third child and has a net worth estimated over a billion dollars.

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Getty Images Rihanna has short hair wearing a black furry coast with a red light cast on her face