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Continue ReadingRubio says he wants ‘one-on-one’ talks with Iran – but some in Congress remain skeptical
By Sarah Ferris, Lauren Fox, Annie Grayer and Manu Raju, CNN (CNN) — Six days after US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, top White House officials told House lawmakers they are now focused on drawing Tehran back to negotiations — though members of both parties said the precise strategy to do so was not clear.
Continue ReadingTrump is ending trade talks with Canada
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said Friday he has put an end to trade talks with Canada and will soon announce a new tariff rate for that country, he said in a Truth Social post on Friday. The decision to end negotiations, which have been ongoing for several months, came after
Continue ReadingIsraeli military rejects report that soldiers told to fire at Palestinians waiting for food, after repeated deadly incidents
By Oren Liebermann and Tamar Michaelis, CNN (CNN) — The Israeli military has denied a new report that soldiers were ordered to fire at unarmed Palestinians waiting for humanitarian aid in Gaza, after hundreds of people were reported killed while approaching food distribution sites in recent weeks. On Friday, the daily Haaretz newspaper published an
Continue ReadingUniversity of Virginia president resigns amid pressure from the Trump administration
By Betsy Klein, Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — University of Virginia president James Ryan announced his resignation Friday amid pressure from the US Department of Justice to dismantle the university’s diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Ryan – who had been serving as the university’s ninth president since 2018 – said he is resigning “with a
Continue ReadingChallenge to panel that recommends no-cost preventive health care is rejected by Supreme Court
By John Fritze and Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a task force that recommends preventive health care services that insurers must cover at no-cost, turning away the latest legal challenge to Obamacare to reach the high court. The opinion indicated that the panel’s recommendations – including pre-exposure prophylaxis, or
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Trump celebrates Supreme Court decision limiting nationwide injunctions on birthright citizenship order
By Alexandra HutzlerJune 27, 2025, 10:03 AM President Donald Trump took a victory a lap on Friday after the Supreme Court limited nationwide injunctions issued by lower court judges against his executive order to effectively end birthright citizenship. “This was a big one, wasn’t it?” Trump said as he walked into the White House briefing room. While
Continue ReadingSee the House and Senate versions of Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ side by side
By Tami Luhby, Amy O’Kruk and Curt Merrill, CNN (CNN) — Congressional Republicans approved President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending cuts package, otherwise known as the “big, beautiful bill.” The House GOP ultimately passed the Senate’s multi-trillion-dollar package, after having earlier suggested a version of its own. While many of the provisions in each
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Palm Springs Air Museum brings science-learning opportunities to local students
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Air Museum is wrapping up week two of it’s inaugural Science of Aviation Rocketry camp for ages 10 to 14, giving local kids the chances to design, build and launch model rockets. Organizers say the program is designed to “ignite curiosity and inspire future innovators.” The group
Continue ReadingSupreme Court punts Louisiana’s long-contested congressional map to the fall
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court punted on Friday in a major legal challenge to Louisiana’s long-litigated congressional map, taking the unusual step of holding the case over for a second term. The decision means the sprawling district that added a second Black and Democratic lawmaker to the state’s overwhelmingly Republican delegation
Continue ReadingTrump allies begin hitting Massie with attack ads over opposition to agenda
By David Wright, CNN Washington (CNN) — A super PAC aligned with President Donald Trump has launched an attack ad targeting Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie after his series of high-profile breaks with the administration, including opposition to a landmark policy bill and criticism of strikes against Iran. “What happened to Thomas Massie,” the ad
Continue ReadingTexas porn age verification law upheld by Supreme Court
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a Texas law that requires age verification for pornographic websites in one of the most closely watched First Amendment cases to arrive at the high court in years. The adult entertainment industry had challenged the Texas law as violating the Constitution because it
Continue ReadingSupreme Court sides with parents who want to opt their children out of LGBTQ books in schools
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Friday backed a group of religious parents who want to opt their elementary school children out of engaging with LGBTQ books in the classroom, another major legal win for religious interests at the conservative high court. In the latest decision blurring the line that once
Continue ReadingRussia has amassed 110,000 troops near strategic Ukrainian city, Kyiv says
By Ivana Kottasová and Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN (CNN) — Russia has amassed 110,000 troops in the vicinity of Pokrovsk as part of its efforts to take over the strategic eastern Ukrainian city, the Ukrainian military chief said Friday. Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Friday that the area around Pokrovsk was the “hottest spot” along the 1,200-kilometre
Continue ReadingElon Musk isn’t happy with his AI chatbot. Experts worry he’s trying to make Grok 4 in his image
By Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — Last week, Grok, the chatbot from Elon Musk’s xAI, replied to a user on X who asked a question about political violence. It said more political violence has come from the right than the left since 2016. Musk was not pleased. “Major fail, as this is objectively false. Grok
Continue ReadingBlue collars and manicured nails: How New York Mayor Eric Adams is campaigning against Zohran Mamdani
CNN By Gloria Pazmino, CNN New York (CNN) — Eric Adams was once a rising star in the Democratic Party. His reelection will hinge on taking down the newest one. Hours after Zohran Mamdani’s performance in New York City’s Democratic primary electrified national politics, Adams painted the 33-year-old democratic socialist as an entitled and inexperienced
Continue ReadingBlue collars and manicured nails: How New York Mayor Eric Adams is campaigning against Zohran Mamdani
By Gloria Pazmino, CNN New York (CNN) — Eric Adams was once a rising star in the Democratic Party. His reelection will hinge on taking down the newest one. Hours after Zohran Mamdani’s performance in New York City’s Democratic primary electrified national politics, Adams painted the 33-year-old democratic socialist as an entitled and inexperienced lawmaker
Continue ReadingTwo teens show off their prom dress creations made entirely out of Duck Tape
By Justin Hinton Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Two valley teens decided to do a little something different in regards to prom dresses this year. Vanessa Lei and Chloe Baird created their own unique designs as part of the Stuck at Prom scholarship contest put on by Duck Tape.
Continue ReadingAdam Sandler is heading out on the ‘You’re My Best Friend’ comedy tour
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Adam Sandler is bringing his brand of funny back on the road. His “You’re My Best Friend” arena tour will travel to more than 30 cities across North America, kicking off September 5 in Jacksonville, FL, with stops in New York, Toronto, Chicago, Indianapolis, Omaha, Seattle and more.
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