Davey Hearn: Former Olympian denies vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool after arrest

• Davey Hearn: Former Olympian denies vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool after arrest  BBC
• Bethesda man and former olympian arrested for taking paint from Reflecting Pool  WUSA9
• Trump says multiple people arrested over alleged vandalism at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
• Trump claims vandals will force drainage of algae-plagued Reflecting Pool  CNN
• Cyclist arrested at Reflecting Pool is former Olympian who denies vandalism claims  The Washington Post

Evacuations underway for ranches north of Eureka as fire remains 2 miles from town

• Evacuations underway for ranches north of Eureka as fire remains 2 miles from town  KUTV
• Wildfire in Central Utah Prompts Evacuation Order for Hundreds of People  The New York Times
• FIRE START: Evacuations underway in Eureka as Iron Fire crosses 13,000 acres  ABC4 Utah
• Shifting winds push Iron Fire toward Eureka, fire estimated at over 5,000 acres  KUTV
• Why is it so hazy in Salt Lake City? Out-of-state wildfires are partially to blame.  The Salt Lake Tribune

A Diocese Tries to Protect Its 29-Foot Jesus From Trump’s Border Wall

A Diocese Tries to Protect Its 29-Foot Jesus From Trump’s Border Wall  The New York TimesSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News

Newsom declares State of Emergency for Boyle Heights warehouse fire

Newsom declares State of Emergency for Boyle Heights warehouse fire  KTLASee more headlines & perspectives on Google News

U.S. and Iran to talk Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz again

• U.S. and Iran to talk Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz again  PBS
• Vance arrives in Switzerland as fighting in Lebanon threatens to derail talks  CNN
• US-Iran talks in Switzerland to get under way as strait of Hormuz remains closed  The Guardian
• Vice President JD Vance in Switzerland for Iran talks as Trump threatens ‘guardian angel’ toll in Strait of Hormuz  NBC News

Italy’s Meloni let Trump’s jibes slide for so long. Now, she’s hitting back

• Italy’s Meloni let Trump’s jibes slide for so long. Now, she’s hitting back  South China Morning Post
• Trump, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni feud online over G7 photo  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
• Italy Doesn’t ‘Beg,’ Giorgia Meloni Tells Trump  The New York Times
• Italy's Meloni criticizes Trump's "constant, unprovoked attacks" as leaders trade barbs  CBS News

Extreme heat expected again at the Grand Canyon after 3 hikers die in heat-related incidents

• Extreme heat expected again at the Grand Canyon after 3 hikers die in heat-related incidents  AP News
• 3 Hikers Die at Grand Canyon Amid ‘Dangerous’ High Temperatures  The New York Times
• Grand canyon extreme heat warning after 3 hiker deaths  Yahoo
• 3 people suffer heat-related deaths in a week's span while hiking Grand Canyon trail  FOX Weather
• Grand Canyon on ‘extreme heat’ watch, with temperatures set to soar  The Guardian

Obama Presidential Center follows widely-mocked 'stolen land' acknowledgment with Native American dance show

• Barack and Michelle Obama surprise Chicago students at opening of presidential center's public library  WBEZ Chicago
• The Shadow Looming Over Obama’s Day in the Sun  Politico
• WATCH: Obamas surprise guests at opening of Chicago center, greet first 100 in line  NBC 5 Chicago
• Opinion | Obama and Mamdani Show How It’s Done  The New York Times

21-year-old motorcyclist killed in Thursday night crash in NE Portland identified

• 21-year-old motorcyclist killed in Thursday night crash in NE Portland identified  KOIN.com
• Police: Deadly motorbike crash on I5 in Portland was due to speed, illegal passing  KPTV
• I-5 southbound at Marquam Bridge reopens after deadly motorcycle crash  KATU
• Motorcyclist killed in Friday’s I-5 crash near Marquam Bridge identified  KOIN.com
• Traffic #ALERT: Fatal Crash Involving Motorcyclist, Investigation Closing SB I-5 at Marquam Bridge  City of Portland, Oregon (.gov)

Iran Update Special Report, June 20, 2026

• Iran Update Special Report, June 20, 2026  Institute for the Study of War
• Why is there fighting in Lebanon?  CNN
• War in Lebanon Casts Shadow Over Renewed Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks  WSJ
• Will Israel's Presence in Lebanon Make a U.S-Iran Deal Impossible?  Haaretz
• Iran Update Special Report, June 16, 2026  Institute for the Study of War

Report: Netanyahu 'likely' to sabotage Iran deal, U.S. officials tell Trump

• Report: Netanyahu 'likely' to sabotage Iran deal, U.S. officials tell Trump  Haaretz
• Israelis worry Trump-brokered ceasefire in Lebanon will only harm them  The Jerusalem Post

June 19, 2026

• June 19, 2026  Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson
• Maryland governor celebrates Juneteenth in historically-Black Montgomery County community  WTOP
• Minnesota celebrates Juneteenth  MPR News
• Hundreds gather in Portsmouth for Juneteenth celebration  WMUR
• Annapolis celebrates Juneteenth at historic Carr's Beach for third annual event  WMAR 2 News Baltimore

Newly released video captures the aftermath of a fatal teen stabbing at a Texas track meet

• Newly released video captures the aftermath of a fatal teen stabbing at a Texas track meet  AP News
• WATCH: Karmelo Anthony trial evidence released by Collin County judge  FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
• Newly released images show Karmelo Anthony at murder scene before & after stabbing  KBOI
• Karmelo Anthony trial evidence released by Collin County court  Dallas News

What to Know About the Storm That Brought Deadly Flooding to the South

• What to Know About the Storm That Brought Deadly Flooding to the South  The New York Times
• Parts of the Gulf Coast are under water and more rain is on the way  CNN
• Arthur’s remnants push offshore after leaving a trail of damage  The Washington Post
• Tropical Storm Arthur  NASA Science (.gov)
• The remnants of Arthur Friday brought gusty winds and rain to ENC  WITN

Gavin Newsom’s criminal ex-chief of staff haunts him in DOJ investigations

• Gavin Newsom’s criminal ex-chief of staff haunts him in DOJ investigations  New York Post
• California’s Newsom, Under Federal Investigation, Leans Into Fight With Trump  WSJ
• Commentary: Federal probe of Newsom creates lots of smoke. Is there any fire?  Los Angeles Times
• Newsom’s feud with Trump enters riskier territory  Politico
• What we know about the Justice Department investigation into Jennifer Siebel Newsom  CNN

Tom Cotton, the Senate’s foremost Iran hawk, is in a Trump-induced jam

• Tom Cotton, the Senate’s foremost Iran hawk, is in a Trump-induced jam  Politico
• Several notable Republican senators break with Trump over Iran agreement  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
• Texas Senators Cruz, Cornyn express concerns over President Trump and VP Vance's Iran deal  CBS News
• Key Senate Republicans aren't impressed with the shaky Iran peace deal  USA Today

Iran Resumes Kharg Island Oil Loadings After US Blockade Lifted

• Oil tanker traffic in Strait of Hormuz jumps after U.S. and Iran implement deal to open sea lane  CNBC
• Stranded ships begin to cross Hormuz after initial U.S.-Iran deal  The Washington Post
• Strait of Hormuz Reopening Brings Relief for Global Economy  WSJ
• Shipping companies will decide when the Strait of Hormuz is open, and the latest deal sows confusion  Fortune

Mamdani brought pro-Palestinian views to City Hall. Now he wants to bring them to Congress.

• Mamdani brought pro-Palestinian views to City Hall. Now he wants to bring them to Congress.  The Washington Post
• Mamdani Burns Allies in Making a Big Bet for Congress and the Left  The New York Times
• Mayor Zohran Mamdani casts early vote ahead of NYC primary election  ABC7 New York
• Zohran Mamdani sharply criticizes Democratic Party as he rallies with progressive challengers  CNN
• A big new test of Zohran Mamdani’s influence  vox.com

From New York to Seattle to DC, more cities are picking democratic socialist leaders

• From New York to Seattle to DC, more cities are picking democratic socialist leaders  CNN
• Opinion | It’s a great time to be a socialist. Until reality sets in.  The Washington Post
• Democratic socialists think fatigue with mainstream politics could open paths to victories in the midterms  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
• The Fantastical Abstract World of the Democratic Socialists  National Review
• Opinion | The Democratic Socialists of America won’t be pacified  The Washington Post

Trump shows off new Air Force One, a gift from Qatar, and admits 'a normal president wouldn’t do this'

• Trump shows off new Air Force One, a gift from Qatar, and admits 'a normal president wouldn’t do this'  Fortune
• A New Air Force One, via Qatar, Nears Its First Presidential Flight  The New York Times
• Trump unveils new Air Force One, a converted Qatari 747  The Guardian
• Air Force One, gifted to Trump from Qatar, arrives at Joint Base Andrews  NPR
• VC-25B Bridge aircraft arrives at Joint Base Andrews, begins commissioning flights  af.mil

Police ID man shot and killed in SE Portland

• Police ID man shot and killed in SE Portland  OregonLive.com
• ‘Pretty shocking’: SE Portland suspicious death confirmed to be homicide; victim ID’d  KOIN.com
• Homicide confirmed after man found dead in Powellhurst-Gilbert home on Southeast Pardee  KATU
• ‘Suspicious’ death in SE Portland ruled a homicide, police say; Victim Id’d  KPTV
• Portland police investigating homicide in Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood  KGW

Chaotic run-up to U.S.-Iran talks signals steep hurdles ahead

• Chaotic run-up to U.S.-Iran talks signals steep hurdles ahead  The Washington Post
• Iran Can Now Sell Oil. How Fast Can It Ramp Up?  WSJ
• The U.S.-Iran negotiations have been chaotic. But the confusion has only grown since the MOU was signed.  NBC News
• White House delivers Iran agreement to Congress  Politico
• Trump’s Second Gamble on Iran  The Atlantic

LAPD releases footage of moment officers shot and killed woman’s dog

• LAPD releases footage of moment officers shot and killed woman’s dog  The Guardian
• LAPD releases bodycam footage of officer fatally shooting dog during welfare check  Firstpost

Some traffic closures remain in effect as Miami-Dade brush fires scorch over 20K acres

• Some traffic closures remain in effect as Miami-Dade brush fires scorch over 20K acres  WPLG Local 10
• Smoky skies and poor air quality continue as 3 Miami-Dade brush fires rage on  Miami Herald
• Air quality alert in effect in Miami-Dade and Broward counties: National Weather Service  WPLG Local 10
• Florida’s Turnpike reopens after smoke, flames cause shutdown in west Miami-Dade  WPEC
• Multiple wildfires in West Miami-Dade burn over 22k acres, force road closures as crews continue battle  WSVN

Kennedy Center says it isn't required to reschedule shows after judge blocks 2-year closure

• Kennedy Center says it isn't required to reschedule shows after judge blocks 2-year closure  Yahoo
• ‘A Literal Coverup’: What Is the Kennedy Center Hiding Behind Those Tarps?  The New York Times
• Why is a giant tarp still hanging at the Kennedy Center?  WUSA9
• Kennedy Center facing financial straits, difficult choices – and a judge who wants it to stay open  CNN
• Dem who sued to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center now says venue becoming 'lifeless husk' in fresh fight  Yahoo

DOJ Rejects Judge’s Request to Certify $1.8 Billion Fund Nixed

• Opinion | Trump’s payout fund was dropped. Now it’s time to ask questions.  The Washington Post
• DOJ rebuffs judge’s request for Blanche to declare in court that anti-weaponization fund is dead  CNN
• Trump DOJ refuses to kill ‘anti-weaponization’ fund in sworn court declaration  MS NOW
• DOJ rebuffs judge's request to put in writing it won't move forward with 'anti-weaponization' fund  CNBC

Power restored and repairs complete after semi-truck pulled down Beaverton power poles

• Power restored and repairs complete after semi-truck pulled down Beaverton power poles  KATU
• When Semi-Trucks Go Sightseeing: How One Rig Took Out Seven Power Poles in a Single Pass  Yahoo
• Semitruck takes out 7 power lines in downtown Beaverton  KGW
• PHOTOS: Semi-truck crash brings down 7 power poles in Downtown Beaverton crash  KOIN.com
• Semi-truck fells 7 power poles in downtown Beaverton; power restored  OregonLive.com

Senate panel considers vote to shield special ed from RFK Jr.'s agency

• Senate panel considers vote to shield special ed from RFK Jr.'s agency  USA Today
• Disability Groups Fear RFK Jr.’s New Special Education Role  The New York Times
• Opinion | RFK Jr. is now in charge of helping some of the students he has publicly insulted  MS NOW
• Trump further guts Education Dept. by shifting oversight of special ed, civil rights  NPR
• Ed Department Strikes Deal To Offload Special Education  Disability Scoop

‘Absolutely devastating’: Neighbors react to deadly domestic dispute in Stone Oak

• ‘Absolutely devastating’: Neighbors react to deadly domestic dispute in Stone Oak  KSAT
• San Antonio man accused of killing 'estranged' wife in murder-suicide identified as affidavits shed light on prior assault incidents  kens5.com
• Police chief: Man kills 'estranged' wife before turning gun on himself in north San Antonio  Yahoo
• SAPD Officer shot, 2 dead after Stone Oak domestic disturbance  MySA
• Suspect accused of wounding officer in standoff turned murder-suicide identified  WOAI

210 Freeway crash: 1 killed, 32 injured in collision involving jackknifed big rig in Irwindale, closing lanes for hours

• 210 Freeway crash: 1 killed, 32 injured in collision involving jackknifed big rig in Irwindale, closing lanes for hours  ABC7 Los Angeles
• Woman killed, 32 people injured in 210 Freeway crash in Irwindale: LA County Fire  NBC Los Angeles
• Woman Killed, 32 Others Injured After Semi-Truck Crossed Divider on Major California Highway  People.com
• Woman killed, 32 others injured after semi crosses divider on 210 Freeway  KTLA
• 1 dead, 32 injured after semi-truck crashes through 210 Freeway center divider in Irwindale  CBS News

Central Park horse carriage rides temporarily suspended following death of 18-year-old tourist - ABC News

• Central Park horse carriage rides temporarily suspended following death of 18-year-old tourist  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
• 18-Year-Old Dies in Fall From Horse Carriage in Central Park  The New York Times
• Family of teen killed in Central Park carriage remembers him: ‘We never knew this was his last day’  NBC News
• Central Park Horse Carriage Rides Paused After Death of 18-Year-Old Tourist  People.com
• Horse-drawn carriage rides in New York on hold after teen tourist's death  KSL News

13 injured in mass drive-by shooting in Chicago's Princeton Park neighborhood

• 13 injured in mass drive-by shooting in Chicago's Princeton Park neighborhood  NBC 5 Chicago
• Chicago drive-by mass shooting leaves at least 12 injured on South Side, police say  FOX 32 Chicago
• At least 12 shot after SUV pulls up and opens fire on a crowd, Chicago police say  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
• 5 dead, 22 hurt in weekend shootings, including 12 wounded in mass shooting  Chicago Sun-Times
• Chicago mass shooting: Drive-by shooters hurt at least 13 people in Princeton Park, Chicago shooting near 95th and Princeton: CPD  ABC7 Chicago

Trump says US will begin charging tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 days

Trump says US will begin charging tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 days  The HillSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News

Kamala Harris says 'hope should be a verb' as viral podcast clip draws 'word salad' mockery

Body found in South Carolina is that of missing woman, authorities say

• Body found in South Carolina is that of missing woman, authorities say  NBC News
• Body found during search for woman who went missing after leaving gym: Police  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
• Body found in Lexington confirmed as Elena Moore, coroner says  WIS News 10
• Elena Moore’s ‘afraid for her life’ before disappearance, friend says  NewsNation

Congress wonders as the Iran war draws to a close: Was it worth it?

• Congress wonders as the Iran war draws to a close: Was it worth it?  AP News
• Trump wanted out of the Iran war. The aftermath is pulling him back in.  The Washington Post
• Our Allies Are Wondering Whether Supporting the American War Machine Is Worth It  The New York Times
• The Middle East Power Paradox  Foreign Affairs
• What Did You Expect?  The Atlantic

Trump defends Iran MOU, slams Obama amid criticism of deal

• Trump defends Iran MOU, slams Obama amid criticism of deal  The Hill
• Trump takes aim at critics of US-Iran MoU, says Iran ‘finished’  Al Jazeera
• Trump lashes out at "fools" who oppose Iran deal amid bipartisan criticism  CBS News
• Trump Says Iran Is ‘FINISHED’ As First Day Of Talks Are Cancelled  Forbes