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Volume 2 • Issue No. 167 • Updated Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 05:43 PM UTC

US and Iran reach tentative deal to end war, requiring Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon

Iran’s top diplomat said the tentative deal to end the war with the United States would require Israel to withdraw from Lebanon — a condition Israel has already rejected.

Sources: AP News


8 killed in B-52 bomber crash at Edwards Air Force Base in California

Aerial footage showed virtually nothing left of the aircraft that went down during a routine test mission, the base said.

Sources: AP News


Trump moves oversight of special education and civil rights out of Education Department

President Donald Trump’s administration is further dismantling the Department of Education, moving oversight of special education and civil rights to other agencies.

Sources: AP News


FBI disrupts planned attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show

Court papers say law enforcement officials disrupted a planned attack targeting the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House this past weekend.

Sources: AP News


G7 summit: World leaders discuss Iran, Ukraine, and China trade concerns

Trump and other world leaders discuss Iran and Ukraine wars at G7 summit, with hot mics capturing candid chats.

Sources: AP News


California Gov. Gavin Newsom says Trump's DOJ is investigating him and his wife

Sources: AP News


Primary elections in Alabama, Oklahoma, Georgia test Trump's influence

Live updates: Primary elections in Alabama, Oklahoma and Georgia further test Trump’s influence.

Sources: AP News


World Cup 2026: Messi's expected last hurrah, Iran team ordered out of US

Argentina’s Lionel Messi kicks off expected last hurrah against Algeria; Iran coach says team ordered out of US right after 2-2 draw with New Zealand in World Cup opener.

Sources: AP News


US infant mortality rate falls to all-time low but still trails other nations

Sources: AP News


Oil prices fall below $80 as Iran deal and Strait of Hormuz reopening loom

Even with a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, it could take weeks or months for oil to fully flow.

Sources: AP News