FRIDAY, JUNE 19th 2026 Updated 23:59 ET
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CUP, WORLD, AUSTRALIA, TEAM
Scottish fans celebrating their team’s World Cup return drank a taproom dry in Boston Scottish fans celebrating their team’s World Cup return drank a Samuel Adams taproom dry in Boston according to reports. ABC News’ Jaclyn Lee has more.
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OBAMA, CENTER, PRESIDENTIAL, OPENING
See more of our coverage in your search results. Former President Barack Obama paid glowing tribute to predecessors George W. Bush and Bill Clinton and even their spouses in a public post Thursday — while leaving Joe and Jill Biden in the relative dust. Obama’s
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MLB, PRIDE, GIANTS, WARNING
The San Francisco Giants have made themselves the center of the baseball world over the last week since their Pride Night game on June 12. As they've done the past few seasons, the Giants wore specific hats with a rainbow-colored logo. This season though,
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REFLECTING, POOL, EASTERN, KILLS
Donald Trump has a new nemesis, with a name worthy of a supervillain: Scenedesmus. The Reflecting Pool on the National Mall has become the country’s most high-profile science experiment, with workers battling against nature. After a week of combat, they have
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IRAN, CEASEFIRE, TALKS, TRUMP
US-Iran talks in Switzerland canceled. And, DHS to give police facial recognition app Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start
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TRUMP, FORCE, AIR, NEW
President Donald Trump unveiled the new Air Force One plane Friday at Joint Base Andrews, a day after one of the two Boeing 747-200s used by presidents for nearly the last four decades completed its final trip upon returning from the G7 in France. Trump exited
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MURDER, KARMELO, ANTHONY, METCALF
New images released Friday show the fatal wound Austin Metcalf sustained when Karmelo Anthony stabbed him with a knife during a confrontation at a Texas high school track meet, as well as the moments after the killing. The photos were made public Friday
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UFC, TRUMP, WHITE, HOUSE
A Boston College history professor has compared the UFC fight recently held at the White House to a 19th-century lynching. During an interview with former CNN reporter Jim Acosta on his YouTube show, professor Heather Richardson said that the “impulse” to
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FAUCI, GABBARD, COVID, TULSI
Thursday was Tulsi Gabbard's last day as the Director of National Intelligence, as she departs the Trump administration to address her husband's battle with bone cancer. While the tussle over her replacement proceeds, Gabbard made a point on her way out the
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TRUMP, ANTI, WEAPONIZATION, FUND
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks during a press conference hosted with U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin on unaccompanied minors and prosecuting their sponsors, at the Justice Department, in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 11,
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BURNHAM, BRITAIN, ELECTION, STARMER
Britain has a new prime minister in waiting. Andy Burnham has wanted to lead the Labour Party for more than a decade, and now the deep unpopularity of the incumbent, Keir Starmer, has created a path to Downing Street for the Manchester mayor. Yesterday in Makerfield,
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CAITLIN, CLARK, SIGNATURE, ANGEL
Angel Reese took down Caitlin Clark in Thursday night's latest edition of the WNBA's best rivalry, and -- you'll be stunned to know this -- it didn't come without drama. I know. Drama in an Angel Reese-Caitlin Clark game? Unheard of! Reese led the Dream with
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POLL, DEMOCRATS, AMERICA, AVERAGE
On Saturday, July 4, the United States of America celebrates our Semiquincentennial. We have been an independent republic for 250 years. That is a long time but not for certain countries. Egypt, India and Greece have existed for thousands of years longer
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BIDEN, GHOSTWRITER, AUDIO, JUDGE
The judge determined that the information is of high public interest. Judge says DOJ can provide Biden conversations with ghostwriter to Heritage Foundation In this Feb. 27, 2026, file photo, former President Joe Biden speaks to a crowd during a fundraising
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TRUMP, MELONI, ITALY, PHOTO
Trump and Italy's Giorgia Meloni used to be buds. But a rift is widening toggle caption Geert Vanden Wijngaert/AP Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has accused President Trump of fabricating a story that she "begged" him for a photo at the G7 summit,
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CARLOS, MENCIA, COMEDIAN, FELONY
See more of our coverage in your search results. An Orange County comedy club in Irvine is promoting several standup shows for alleged tax cheat Carlos Mencia despite authorities raiding his home and hauling the comedian off to jail Thursday. The Irvine Improv
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NEWSOM, GAVIN, TAX, PROBE
See more of our coverage in your search results. Gavin Newsom has pledged to publicly release all his tax returns as governor in a dramatic development in the ongoing Department of Justice probe into his family’s finances. Newsom’s office said Friday it
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CARRIAGE, HORSE, DEATH, RIDES
The City Council is considering a bill that would permanently ban the service An 18-year-old man was transported to NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center in critical condition after he fell from a horse carriage in Central Park on June 17, 2026,
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TOLD, LIFE, FOUND, TRAINER
Weeks before a body matching her description was found, a missing South Carolina fitness trainer told her best friend she was "scared for her life." A person fitting the description of Elena Katherine Moore, 39, was found dead on Wednesday afternoon in Lexington,
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NEGOTIATED, REPUBLICANS, REGIME, CHANGE
See more of our coverage in your search results. Americans are nearly evenly split between favoring Iranian regime change and a negotiated U.S. settlement with Iran, according to a new survey. Some 39% of respondents favor a negotiated settlement where Iran’s
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LAX, MEASLES, TRAVELER, GLOBAL
A traveler infected with measles may have exposed passengers at Los Angeles International Airport and guests at a nearby hotel after arriving in Los Angeles County earlier this month, health officials said Wednesday. The Los Angeles County Department of
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ILLEGAL, AIRSPACE, DRONE, FIFA
See more of our coverage in your search results. An illegal immigrant from Mexico with a lengthy rap sheet was busted for allegedly operating a drone within restricted FIFA airspace in Atlanta, authorities said, as World Cup organizers and law enforcement
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SANDBAR, BRAWL, WILD, FISTS
A popular South Carolina river hangout erupted into chaos when a massive brawl broke out, with shocking video showing dozens of people crowding around as punches flew and fighters grappled in the water. Videos from the June 6 incident at the 601 Sand Bar
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BROUGHT, 25, ARREST, CITY
A Mexican man who had been on the run for more than a decade before his arrest in his native country last year for allegedly killing his wife on their wedding night in Illinois has been returned to the United States, the FBI said Thursday. Arnoldo Jimenez
FRIDAY, JUNE 19th 2026 Page 2
Polarizing Stories — What Each Side Wants You to Know

80% Left | REFLECTING, POOL, EASTERN, KILLS
LA Times – Here’s why the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool went green so fast
ABC – Algae-marred Reflecting Pool draws tourists, but not for reasons Trump wanted
The Atlantic – Tests of the Reflecting Pool Turn Up a Surprise
NPR – How and why algae clouded Trump's vision for an 'American flag blue' Reflecting Pool

80% Right | OBAMA, CENTER, PRESIDENTIAL, OPENING
New York Post – Obama gives glowing tribute to Clintons, Bushes — but only passing thanks to Joe and Jill Biden
Red State – They Forgot Joe: Awkward Moment Caps Obama Center Ceremony
Fox News – Michelle Obama’s ‘me’ answer about next chapter draws social media backlash
Breitbart – Obamas Welcome Hollywood Elites, Famous Friends to Presidential Center Opening as Unpaid Subcontractors Claim Millions Owed

100% Right | MLB, PRIDE, GIANTS, WARNING
New York Post – MLB needs to play ball on religious freedom
Fox News – 5 glaring reasons why major league baseball should immediately stop celebrating Pride Night
Breitbart – U.S. Department of Justice Referring MLB Warning to Giants’ Players to EEOC
Fox News – Florida AG launches civil rights investigation into MLB's warning to Christian pitchers over Pride Night caps

75% Right | IRAN, CEASEFIRE, TALKS, TRUMP
Red State – Deadly Hezbollah Strike Complicates Iran Ceasefire Diplomacy
Fox News – Israel–Hezbollah ceasefire becomes first test of Trump Iran framework after talks delay
Breitbart – Vice President JD Vance Delays Switzerland Trip for Iran Deal Talks
Red State – New: Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Renewed as Iran Talks Stall

100% Right | MURDER, KARMELO, ANTHONY, METCALF
Fox News – New images show murder weapon, fatal injury in Texas high school track meet stabbing of Austin Metcalf
New York Post – Karmelo Anthony murmurs ‘I’m not alleged, I did it,’ cries during arrest for Austin Metcalf’s murder: bodycam
New York Post – Dramatic 911 audio placed seconds after Karmelo Anthony murder revealed: ‘My friend’s bleeding everywhere’
New York Post – Grisly photos released of Karmelo Anthony’s victim Austin Metcalf’s wound, a bloody coat and murder weapon

75% Right | UFC, TRUMP, WHITE, HOUSE
Breitbart – Hunter Biden Challenges Donald Trump Jr. to Cage Match After UFC White House Event ‘Offended’ Him
Fox News – Jack Osbourne tells critics to 'shut the f--- up' after backlash over White House UFC fight attendance
New York Post – Hunter Biden challenges Donald Trump Jr. to cage fight in unhinged rant attacking UFC Freedom 250 event
Breitbart – Boston College History Professor: Trump’s White House UFC Fight Like 19th Century Lynching

100% Right | FAUCI, GABBARD, COVID, TULSI
Breitbart – He 'Lied': Tulsi Gabbard Releases Alleged Evidence Against Fauci
Red State – New: Desperate Fauci Emailed Biden for Pardon on Inauguration Morning
Fox News – Gabbard spotlights Fauci, COVID-origin questions in final act as intelligence chief amid succession fight
New York Post – Anthony Fauci gave millions in taxpayer dollars to fund Wuhan lab research: Tulsi Gabbard

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CUP, WORLD, AUSTRALIA, TEAM
ABC
US defeats Australia 2-0 in 2nd World Cup win
The U.S. men's soccer team defeated Australia on Friday, in its second winning World Cup match. Friday's win comes after a dominant 4-1 victory over Paraguay last Friday that earned widespread praise and attention for the team's performance on the pitch. Folarin
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Fox News
Soccer legend Zlatan Ibrahimović's one-word response to US Men's World Cup question will inspire hope
Heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, few pundits or fans were giving the U.S. Men's National Team much of a chance. To be clear, many predicted the team to have a solid showing, with several calling on them to make it out of the group stage. Given the added
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NPR
The U.S. may face Australia in the World Cup without star Christian Pulisic
The U.S. may face Australia in the World Cup without star Christian Pulisic toggle caption Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images SEATTLE — The performance of the U.S. men's national soccer team in Friday's match against Australia could come down to the health
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New York Post
CEO of private jet company offers to fly stranded German tourist to World Cup game
See more of our coverage in your search results. A private-jet company has offered to rescue viral German soccer fan Freddy after weather chaos left him stranded in Oklahoma City and fearing he would miss Germany’s World Cup showdown against Ivory Coast in
Accessed 2026-06-19 21:05 ET
ABC
Video Scottish fans celebrating their team’s World Cup return drank a taproom dry in Boston
Scottish fans celebrating their team’s World Cup return drank a taproom dry in Boston Scottish fans celebrating their team’s World Cup return drank a Samuel Adams taproom dry in Boston according to reports. ABC News’ Jaclyn Lee has more.
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Breitbart
‘It’s Called Soccer!’ Memes Pour in as Team USA Defeats Australia to Win Back-to-Back World Cup Games for the First Time in Nearly a Century
Don’t look now, but the United States might be legitimately good at soccer. The U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) shut out the Australians on Friday, 2-0, without arguably their best player, to win back-to-back World Cup games for the first time since 1930. The
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NPR
Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup
Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup toggle caption Ricardo Mazalan/AP GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of
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Red State
Wow! USMNT Stuns the World Cup With Historic Victory Over the Aussies - Advancing to Next Round
They did it! The USMNT (United States Men's National Team has won back-to-back contests in its first two matches in the 2026 World Cup, with a victory on Friday handing the Aussies' Socceroos team a giant goose egg, 2-0, in Seattle. And even more dramatically,
Accessed 2026-06-19 20:05 ET
ABC
Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup
Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup Mexico's Luis Romo, third left, celebrates with his teammates after scoring g his team's first goal during the
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Fox News
Tartan Army marches through the streets like something out of 'Braveheart' ahead of match with Morocco
After the United States won its second match of the tournament against Australia to punch its ticket to the Round of 32, all attention turned to a team that has become America's second-favorite in the FIFA World Cup, Scotland. The Tartan Army has been putting
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Fox News
Australia World Cup manager Tony Popovic calls out referee after big loss to Team USA
Australia coach Tony Popovic shared his thoughts on a referee after Friday's 2-0 loss to the U.S. in Seattle. "I think today was, I wouldn’t say the best day for the referee," Popovic told reporters after the game. A controversial moment came when the Americans
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Fox News
City of Seattle proves liberal newspaper wrong in patriotic display for US Men's National Team
Everything went right for the U.S. Men's National Team on Friday during their 2-0 win against Australia. The win guaranteed the United States would move on to the knockout stages with their second victory in as many games. While the story is all about another
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Fox News
USA World Cup team clinches spot in knockout stage after another historic performance vs Australia
A dream start for the United States Men's National Team continued on Friday, and the dream will continue into the next round. The United States World Cup team clinched a spot in the knockout stage with its 2-0 victory over Australia in Seattle on Friday
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Fox News
USMNT takes early lead over Australia after second straight match featuring an own goal
The U.S. men's national team and Australia kicked off at 3 p.m. ET from Seattle Stadium. The United States' second World Cup match once again got off to a dream start when Australia's Cameron Burgess scored an own goal in the 10th minute, giving the Americans
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Fox News
Viral German soccer fan Freddy invited for White House visit as fairy-tale trip across America continues
Freddy, the German soccer fan who has gone viral live-tweeting his fairy-tale experience in the United States, has another major visit on his docket. Ambassador Nick Adams, who is the Special Presidential Envoy for American, Tourism, Exceptionalism and Values
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Fox News
Christian Pulisic out for United States' World Cup game against Australia as calf injury lingers
Christian Pulisic tried to get healthy in time for the United States Men’s National Team’s second World Cup game, but one week was not enough time. After injuring his calf in the World Cup opener and hardly practicing all week, the United States will not
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Fox News
World Cup Betting Preview: Team USA faces Australia in World Cup clash that should be low scoring
Happy Juneteenth to everyone out there. I'm sure those words will irk a few readers, but to be honest, I'll take any federal holiday, as it means we get some time to enjoy anything we want. I know not every company is observing, but who doesn't want a day
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New York Post
Chaos in LA streets as World Cup fans turn violent for Mexico-South Korea match
See more of our coverage in your search results. World Cup celebrations descended into chaos on Thursday night as rowdy Los Angeles fans took to the streets — leading to at least one shooting and and unruly mobs wreaking havoc. The violence unfolded after
Accessed 2026-06-19 12:05 ET
Red State
World Cup Freddy Finds Out Special Things Happen in America With Latest Experience
World Cup Freddy the German tourist and his buddies had such a great time in Texas, they held up a Texas flag in "thank you" as they left the state. They certainly hit some highlights while there, including another World Cup game and a visit to the Johnson
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Fox News
Freddy, the viral World Cup tourist, links up with country singer Ella Langley and the internet loves it
World Cup sensation Freddy dipped his toes into the country music world in epic fashion. Freddy, a German tourist, has taken the internet by storm ever since arriving in America for the World Cup. The man's real name isn't known, but his content is gold as
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Fox News
Texas sheriff rescues RV full of Swedish World Cup fans who needed a helping hand, buy Burrow's Bronco & MEAT
The sun is shining the brightest it has shined this summer. The flowers are opening by the minute. The U.S. Open is on TV. And we get another U.S. men's soccer match this afternoon. Guys, if there was ever a day to skip work after lunch, this is it. But, first,
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Fox News
How to watch USA vs Australia: Live stream the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The United States men’s national team made a statement to open its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, routing Paraguay 4-1 last week behind two goals from Folarin Balogun. The U.S. struck less than seven minutes in, taking a 1-0 lead when Paraguay’s Damian Bobadilla
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Fox News
Patriotism is great, but making money is better: 'Fade the public' in Team USA vs Australia in World Cup 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup heats up this Friday, June 19, as the United States faces Australia in a crucial Group D clash. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET at Lumen Stadium in Seattle, Washington, where a raucous home crowd awaits. Both nations enter this matchup
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BBC
World Cup 2026: USA's Alex Freeman is the son of Super Bowl winner but is forging his own path
Back in September 1996, Antonio Freeman's performance lit up the American football stage as his two touchdowns helped the Green Bay Packers to an impressive win at the Seattle Seahawks. Months later he became a Super Bowl winner - the highest accolade an NFL
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BBC
Mexico has crowned a pet duck Merlin their World Cup 'ambassador'
A family's pet duck called Merlin has become Mexico's "ambassador" for the Fifa World Cup. Merlin went viral after videos were shared showing the two-year-old duck waddling through the streets of Mexico City wearing the Mexican team's jersey and custom socks. The
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OBAMA, CENTER, PRESIDENTIAL, OPENING
New York Post
Obama gives glowing tribute to Clintons, Bushes — but only passing thanks to Joe and Jill Biden
See more of our coverage in your search results. Former President Barack Obama paid glowing tribute to predecessors George W. Bush and Bill Clinton and even their spouses in a public post Thursday — while leaving Joe and Jill Biden in the relative dust. Obama’s
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NPR
Chicago celebrates Obama Presidential Center opening, but community concerns persist
Chicago celebrates Obama Presidential Center opening, but community concerns persist Some supporters view the Obama Presidential Center as a welcomed investment in a historically underserved area, while long-time residents and community members worry it may
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Red State
They Forgot Joe: Awkward Moment Caps Obama Center Ceremony
Barack Obama had the ceremony for the opening of his presidential center on Thursday. As we reported, there were multiple low notes, including both Barack and Michelle Obama trying to throw shade at President Donald Trump, and having some truly petty moments. Advertisement READ
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NPR
Obamas take centerstage at star-studded Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony
Obamas take centerstage at star-studded Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony The Obamas took center stage at the dedication of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, sharing messages of hope and subtle comments about the future of democracy and American
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Fox News
Michelle Obama’s ‘me’ answer about next chapter draws social media backlash
Former first lady Michelle Obama drew criticism from conservatives after telling ABC's "Good Morning America" that the next chapter of her life could be summed up in one word during a joint interview with former President Barack Obama at the Obama Presidential
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NPR
Obama shapes his legacy through presidential center built on hope and change
Obama shapes his legacy through presidential center built on hope and change The Obama Presidential Center allows former President Barack Obama to shape how he hopes to be remembered. National Obama shapes his legacy through presidential center built on hope
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Breitbart
Obamas Welcome Hollywood Elites, Famous Friends to Presidential Center Opening as Unpaid Subcontractors Claim Millions Owed
Former President Barack Hussein Obama and his wife Michelle welcomed a long list of Hollywood celebrities, former president, and world leaders for the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, even as the Center has been engulfed in controversy
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Fox News
Obama center opens after years-long saga as locals warn ‘monstrosity’ could price them out
The Obama Presidential Center is opening to the public on Friday morning following an expensive and controversy-laden construction history. Former President Barack Obama’s presidential center was initially estimated to cost $350 million; however, after a
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MLB, PRIDE, GIANTS, WARNING
New York Post
MLB needs to play ball on religious freedom
See more of our coverage in your search results. Harmeet Dhillon, as usual, has the receipts. The civil rights chief at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has asked the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to investigate Major League Baseball
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Fox News
5 glaring reasons why major league baseball should immediately stop celebrating Pride Night
For years, Major League Baseball has promoted Pride Nights as a way to celebrate and support the LGBTQ community. After multiple teams in the early 2000s held "gay days" and LGBTQ awareness nights at their ballparks, including the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles
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Breitbart
U.S. Department of Justice Referring MLB Warning to Giants’ Players to EEOC
MLB players who wrote Bible verses on their hats when their teams decided to celebrate Pride Night have a new ally, the federal government. The U.S. Department of Justice has referred the case involving MLB’s warning to four San Francisco Giants players, to
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Fox News
Florida AG launches civil rights investigation into MLB's warning to Christian pitchers over Pride Night caps
The attorneys general from Missouri and Florida have reacted strongly to the controversy stirred when Major League Baseball warned three San Francisco Giants players about inscribing a Bible verse on their Pride Night caps, and that reaction includes MLB
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New York Post
Harmeet Dhillon slams Giants, launches DOJ Pride hate probe
See more of our coverage in your search results. Harmeet Dhillon, the Justice Department’s civil rights chief, offered a scorching critique of Major League Baseball and the San Francisco Giants for what she called a “double standard” toward religious expression
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New York Post
San Francisco Giants Pride Night drama sparks DOJ probe as feds rip MLB hypocrisy: ‘Double standard’
See more of our coverage in your search results. The growing controversy surrounding the San Francisco Giants and Major League Baseball’s response to players displaying Bible verses on their hats during a Pride Night game has put the league in hot water with
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Fox News
Exclusive: Harmeet Dhillon says MLB might face legal consequences for warning Giants players: 'Un-American'
The San Francisco Giants have made themselves the center of the baseball world over the last week since their Pride Night game on June 12. As they've done the past few seasons, the Giants wore specific hats with a rainbow-colored logo. This season though,
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Fox News
Fans call foul on MLB after league warns players over Bible verses on Pride caps
Baseball fans accused Major League Baseball (MLB) of dropping the ball after the league threatened to discipline San Francisco Giants players who wrote Bible verses on their caps for the team's "Pride Night." Fox News Digital spoke to Texas Rangers fans
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REFLECTING, POOL, EASTERN, KILLS
LA Times
Here’s why the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool went green so fast
A U.S. National Park Service employee uses a vacuum pump to clean algae off the bottom of the newly recoated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall on Tuesday. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here
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New York Post
US military kills three ‘narco-terrorists’ in latest lethal strike on vessel in the Eastern Pacific
See more of our coverage in your search results. The US military carried out a lethal strike Thursday on a vessel it said was involved in drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific, killing three men the command described as “narco-terrorists,” according to US
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ABC
Algae-marred Reflecting Pool draws tourists, but not for reasons Trump wanted
Workers attempted to clean the water by pumping out the algae. In an aerial view from the Washington Monument, crews remove algae from the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after recent renovations following a directive from President Donald Trump
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The Atlantic
Tests of the Reflecting Pool Turn Up a Surprise
Donald Trump has a new nemesis, with a name worthy of a supervillain: Scenedesmus. The Reflecting Pool on the National Mall has become the country’s most high-profile science experiment, with workers battling against nature. After a week of combat, they have
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NPR
How and why algae clouded Trump's vision for an 'American flag blue' Reflecting Pool
How and why algae clouded Trump's vision for an 'American flag blue' Reflecting Pool toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images WASHINGTON — The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool is once again making headlines, this week for turning green. The Washington,
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ABC
US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean
The U.S. military has attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Washington, as Secretary of Defense Pete
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ABC
Reflecting Pool renovations to cost more than $16 million
The pool has experienced algae and peeling since being repainted. A combination of pictures show the renovations of the Reflecting Pool taken June 12, June 16 and June 18, 2026, in Washington. A combination of pictures show the renovations of the Reflecting
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NPR
US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean
US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP WASHINGTON — The U.S. military attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Thursday, killing three people, as the Trump
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IRAN, CEASEFIRE, TALKS, TRUMP
Red State
Deadly Hezbollah Strike Complicates Iran Ceasefire Diplomacy
At around 12:20 AM Friday Israeli time (2:20 PM PST / 5:20 PM EST Thursday), Hezbollah used an attack drone to kill the commander of the 52nd Battalion of the 401st Armored Brigade and three other soldiers. A few hours later, at around 4:00 AM Friday Israeli
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NPR
US-Iran talks in Switzerland canceled. And, DHS to give police facial recognition app
US-Iran talks in Switzerland canceled. And, DHS to give police facial recognition app Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start
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Fox News
Israel–Hezbollah ceasefire becomes first test of Trump Iran framework after talks delay
A U.S.-backed ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed terror group Hezbollah was set to take effect Friday afternoon, as Washington tried to salvage a broader regional framework with Iran after talks scheduled for Switzerland were abruptly postponed. The
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Breitbart
Vice President JD Vance Delays Switzerland Trip for Iran Deal Talks
The White House confirmed on Thursday that Vice President JD Vance has delayed his trip to Switzerland for talks on the ongoing Iran peace deal. The vice president had been scheduled to travel to Europe on Thursday to participate in a new round of negotiations
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Red State
New: Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Renewed as Iran Talks Stall
Developments are still coming hot and heavy in the Middle East, and the new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United States and Iran is anything but certain. For a while, it looked like the whole deal might come apart; a key tenet of the MOU wasn't
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Breitbart
Tardy Iran No-Show Abruptly Nixes Peace Deal Signing in Switzerland
The U.S. drive to launch high-stakes peace talks with Iran hit a snag Friday after Tehran reportedly delayed sending its delegation to Switzerland for the negotiations citing Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Lebanon for its absence. The talks, set for
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Fox News
JD Vance reveals Trump's 'unbelievable ability' that behaves like a 'spiritual dimension'
Vice President JD Vance provided an intimate glimpse into President Donald Trump’s character, revealing a trait Americans may not know he has during an appearance on "Hang Out with Sean Hannity." "He has the best instincts about human beings of anybody I've
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Breitbart
Trump Seeks Ceasefire on All Fronts as Israel Holds Ground in Lebanon
President Donald Trump on Thursday renewed his call for peace across the Middle East, urging all parties to uphold ongoing negotiations as Israel moved to deepen its military presence inside southern Lebanon. “The United States is committed to PEACE, and we
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TRUMP, FORCE, AIR, NEW
NPR
Air Force One, gifted to Trump from Qatar, arrives at Joint Base Andrews
Air Force One, gifted to Trump from Qatar, arrives at Joint Base Andrews toggle caption Alex Wong /Getty Images The newest Air Force One jet, gifted to President Trump from the Qatari government, arrived ahead of schedule on Friday to Joint Base Andrews
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Breitbart
Trump Unveils New Air Force One a Day After Presidential Plane of 36 Years Made Final Voyage
President Donald Trump unveiled the new Air Force One plane Friday at Joint Base Andrews, a day after one of the two Boeing 747-200s used by presidents for nearly the last four decades completed its final trip upon returning from the G7 in France. Trump exited
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ABC
Trump unveils Qatari-donated 747 that will serve as Air Force One
The president spoke about the plane at Joint Base Andrews. Trump unveils Qatari-donated 747 that will serve as Air Force One The Air Force’s VC-25B Bridge aircraft has arrived at the Presidential Airlift Group and will commence its initial commissioning flights,
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Red State
Freedom's New Ride: VC-25B Bridge Jet Lands at Andrews to Protect the President
The new VC-25B Bridge aircraft, which is intended to see service as the new Air Force One, has arrived at Joint Base Andrews. There, it will undergo test flights to validate safety, security, and communications gear - nothing but the best, of course, for the
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Fox News
New Air Force One takes flight as Trump unveils revamped presidential aircraft
President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled a newly refurbished presidential aircraft at Joint Base Andrews, touting its size, luxury and updated red, white and blue paint scheme as the Air Force prepares the jet for service. The Boeing 747-8i, donated by
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New York Post
Aging Air Force One jet gets mothballed as Trump preps Qatar’s luxury 747 for flight
See more of our coverage in your search results. The largest Air Force One jet that has carried US presidents for more than three decades was put out to pasture Thursday — fueling speculation that President Trump could soon begin flying aboard the controversial
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MURDER, KARMELO, ANTHONY, METCALF
Fox News
New images show murder weapon, fatal injury in Texas high school track meet stabbing of Austin Metcalf
New images released Friday show the fatal wound Austin Metcalf sustained when Karmelo Anthony stabbed him with a knife during a confrontation at a Texas high school track meet, as well as the moments after the killing. The photos were made public Friday
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New York Post
Karmelo Anthony murmurs ‘I’m not alleged, I did it,’ cries during arrest for Austin Metcalf’s murder: bodycam
See more of our coverage in your search results. Convicted killer Karmelo Anthony wept and appeared to confess to fatally stabbing Texas teen Austin Metcalf moments after the attack — tearfully telling police, “I’m not alleged. I did it,” according to newly
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New York Post
Dramatic 911 audio placed seconds after Karmelo Anthony murder revealed: ‘My friend’s bleeding everywhere’
See more of our coverage in your search results. Disturbing audio from the 911 calls made just moments after Texas teen Austin Metcalf was fatally stabbed by Karmelo Anthony were released Friday, with one pal frantically claiming, “My friend’s bleeding everywhere”
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New York Post
Grisly photos released of Karmelo Anthony’s victim Austin Metcalf’s wound, a bloody coat and murder weapon
See more of our coverage in your search results. Newly released photos show the fatal wound Austin Metcalf suffered when Karmelo Anthony stabbed him with a $13 Walmart knife during a confrontation at a Texas high school track meet. The grisly images, made
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Fox News
Another lawyer joins Karmelo Anthony's appeal as killer claims he cannot pay for counsel
FRISCO, Texas – Karmelo Anthony has secured another lawyer in his fight to appeal his murder conviction. He was tried, convicted and sentenced to 35 years behind bars earlier this month for stabbing and killing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school
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UFC, TRUMP, WHITE, HOUSE
Breitbart
Hunter Biden Challenges Donald Trump Jr. to Cage Match After UFC White House Event ‘Offended’ Him
A tough-talking Hunter Biden has challenged Donald Trump Jr. to a cage fight in a lengthy social media post about how the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House was offensive to him. Former President Joe Biden’s (D) son directed his comments to podcaster
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ABC
How a mother's phone calls to police helped uncover the alleged UFC Freedom 250 plot
A general view of UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, June 14, 2026. A general view of UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, June 14, 2026. A general view of UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of
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Fox News
Jack Osbourne tells critics to 'shut the f--- up' after backlash over White House UFC fight attendance
Jack Osbourne is defending his choice to attend the UFC fight at the White House over the weekend, saying that some critical comments he’s gotten have been "completely insane and like what the f---?" The former reality star shared a video on his YouTube
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New York Post
Hunter Biden challenges Donald Trump Jr. to cage fight in unhinged rant attacking UFC Freedom 250 event
See more of our coverage in your search results. Hunter Biden has challenged Donald Trump Jr. to a cage fight in an unhinged social media rant attacking the UFC Freedom 250 event on the White House South Lawn. Styled as a letter to Joe Rogan – who told anyone
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Breitbart
Boston College History Professor: Trump’s White House UFC Fight Like 19th Century Lynching
A Boston College history professor has compared the UFC fight recently held at the White House to a 19th-century lynching. During an interview with former CNN reporter Jim Acosta on his YouTube show, professor Heather Richardson said that the “impulse” to
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FAUCI, GABBARD, COVID, TULSI
Breitbart
He 'Lied': Tulsi Gabbard Releases Alleged Evidence Against Fauci
Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard used her last day in office to release a trove of evidence that Dr. Anthony Fauci – former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) – lied to Congress and directed U.S.
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Red State
New: Desperate Fauci Emailed Biden for Pardon on Inauguration Morning
Sometimes, there's just so much smoke; you know there's got to be a fire there somewhere. Such would seem to be the case with the former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Dr. Anthony Fauci, who has been ducking and
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Fox News
Gabbard spotlights Fauci, COVID-origin questions in final act as intelligence chief amid succession fight
Just before leaving office amid a contentious battle over who will succeed her, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard used one of her final acts atop the U.S. intelligence community to spotlight Dr. Anthony Fauci's role in discussions surrounding
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New York Post
Anthony Fauci gave millions in taxpayer dollars to fund Wuhan lab research: Tulsi Gabbard
See more of our coverage in your search results. Outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard declassified a trove of documents revealing how Dr. Anthony Fauci allegedly helped facilitate millions of taxpayer dollars to the Wuhan Institute of Virology. The
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Red State
Gabbard Leaves With a Bang, Blowing the Lid Off Fauci's COVID Cover-Up
Thursday was Tulsi Gabbard's last day as the Director of National Intelligence, as she departs the Trump administration to address her husband's battle with bone cancer. While the tussle over her replacement proceeds, Gabbard made a point on her way out the
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TRUMP, ANTI, WEAPONIZATION, FUND
Breitbart
Trump the Peacemaker: POTUS’s Efforts on Iran, Ukraine Dominated G7
VERSAILLES, France—President Donald Trump’s trip to France began with meetings at the G7 in Évian-les-Bains and culminated in a dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles, where nearly 107 years ago a treaty was signed to officially
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CNBC
DOJ rebuffs judge's request to put in writing it won't move forward with 'anti-weaponization' fund
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks during a press conference hosted with U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin on unaccompanied minors and prosecuting their sponsors, at the Justice Department, in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 11,
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Fox News
Ukraine is advancing. Now is the perfect time for Trump to strengthen NATO
The Iran war has understandably been the focus of international attention. But Russia’s war against Ukraine continues to rage, and there are signs of a positive shift in the Trump administration’s approach to Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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ABC
DOJ refuses to issue signed declaration verifying 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' is dead
A judge last week gave the DOJ seven days to verify it won't create the fund. President Donald Trump speaks to the media upon arrival at Paris Orly airport, following the G7 Summit, in Orly, France, June 17, 2026. President Donald Trump speaks to the media
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BURNHAM, BRITAIN, ELECTION, STARMER
Fox News
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces potential leadership challenge from newly-elected Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham has officially won his special election and regained a seat in Parliament, setting him up to challenge the deeply unpopular Keir Starmer as the leader of the Labour party and as prime minister. Burnham, currently the mayor of Greater Manchester
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The Atlantic
Britain’s Next Leader Has Emerged
Britain has a new prime minister in waiting. Andy Burnham has wanted to lead the Labour Party for more than a decade, and now the deep unpopularity of the incumbent, Keir Starmer, has created a path to Downing Street for the Manchester mayor. Yesterday in Makerfield,
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Breitbart
Palace Coup: Burnham By-Election Win Opens Door to Challenge For PM
Britain seems all but certain to be heading towards a palace coup against the Prime Minister after Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham dramatically won this week’s by-election (special election), making him a member of Parliament once again and therefore eligible
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NPR
Labour's Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer to lead Britain
Labour's Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer to lead Britain toggle caption Jon Super/AP LONDON — Labour's Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Greater Manchester, has won a special election for a seat in Parliament that
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CAITLIN, CLARK, SIGNATURE, ANGEL
Breitbart
VIDEO: Angel Reese Mocks Caitlin Clark in Latest Clash Between Rivals
Angel Reese is renewing her feud with WNBA star Caitlin Clark after being called on a foul on Clark during Thursday’s Atlanta Dream-Indiana Fever game. Despite being traded off by the Chicago Sky after only two seasons, Reese is still pushing her attacks on
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Fox News
Angel Reese mocks Caitlin Clark after clear push as WNBA's best rivalry hits new gear
Angel Reese took down Caitlin Clark in Thursday night's latest edition of the WNBA's best rivalry, and -- you'll be stunned to know this -- it didn't come without drama. I know. Drama in an Angel Reese-Caitlin Clark game? Unheard of! Reese led the Dream with
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Fox News
Caitlin Clark drops 26 points in new Nike signature shoes, but Fever dream ends with 17 costly turnovers
The biggest rivalry in the WNBA delivered. Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream squad rolled into Indy and handed Caitlin Clark a brutal 108-101 reality check. If you took the over, go buy yourself a drink. Let's start with the ATL Barbie. Reese looked cooked
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Fox News
Caitlin Clark shows off Nike Caitlin 1s during tunnel walk as debut signature shoe launch date nears
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark turned the pregame tunnel into a reveal moment Thursday, arriving at Gainbridge Fieldhouse all smiles while carrying her first signature shoe in her right hand. Her hoodie also featured the phrase "Shoot more threes." The
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POLL, DEMOCRATS, AMERICA, AVERAGE
Breitbart
Poll: Majority of Democrats Say There Should Be ‘No Restrictions on Abortion’
Just over half of Democrats believe there should be “no restrictions on abortion,” a weekly survey from the Economist/YouGov revealed. The survey asked respondents, “When do you think abortion should be legal?” While there is major variation among all respondents,
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Fox News
I've been to 45 countries and all 50 states. Here are 5 things that make America great
On Saturday, July 4, the United States of America celebrates our Semiquincentennial. We have been an independent republic for 250 years. That is a long time but not for certain countries. Egypt, India and Greece have existed for thousands of years longer
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Breitbart
Poll: Quarter of Democrats Say America 'Worse than Average'
A quarter of Democrats believe America is “worse than average” when compared to other countries, a survey from the Economist/YouGov revealed. The survey, taken just weeks ahead of America’s 250th birthday celebration, asked respondents to rank how they feel
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Breitbart
Poll: Nearly 4 in 10 Democrats ‘Ashamed’ to Be American
Nearly four in ten Democrats say they are “ashamed” to be American, a new survey found. The survey by The Economist/YouGov found just weeks before America’s 250th anniversary that 26 percent of Democrats say they are “somewhat ashamed” and 12 percent say they
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BIDEN, GHOSTWRITER, AUDIO, JUDGE
ABC
Judge says DOJ can provide Biden conversations with ghostwriter to Heritage Foundation
The judge determined that the information is of high public interest. Judge says DOJ can provide Biden conversations with ghostwriter to Heritage Foundation In this Feb. 27, 2026, file photo, former President Joe Biden speaks to a crowd during a fundraising
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Breitbart
Federal Judge Rejects Biden Bid to Block Release of Hur Investigation Audio
A federal judge on Friday cleared the way for the public release of redacted audio recordings and transcripts from former President Joe Biden’s interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur, denying Biden’s bid to block the disclosure. U.S. District Judge Dabney
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Red State
Major New Transparency Win: Biden Ghostwriter Audio Tapes Coming Out
On Friday, in a decision that's sure to bear some interesting fruit, a judge denied former President Biden's request to block the release of the tapes of his interviews with his ghostwriter. Advertisement A federal judge on Friday rejected former President
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Fox News
WATCH: Would-be second-term President Biden left searching for family on stage after Obama Center opening
Former President Joe Biden was caught in an awkward moment when he drifted back toward the stage as the dedication ceremony for President Barack Obama’s presidential library wrapped up Thursday. Video shows Biden pulling down his sunglasses and peering into
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TRUMP, MELONI, ITALY, PHOTO
New York Post
Italy’s Meloni rips Trump after he claimed she ‘begged’ for a photo at G7 as top diplomat cancels US trip
See more of our coverage in your search results. Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni tore into President Trump Friday after he claimed that she “begged” him for a photo at this week’s G7 summit in France, saying she was “appalled” by his comment and warning
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NPR
Trump and Italy's Giorgia Meloni used to be buds. But a rift is widening
Trump and Italy's Giorgia Meloni used to be buds. But a rift is widening toggle caption Geert Vanden Wijngaert/AP Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has accused President Trump of fabricating a story that she "begged" him for a photo at the G7 summit,
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Fox News
Trump-Meloni spat grows over claim Italian PM 'begged' for photo: 'astonished'
A simmering rift between President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni burst into the open Friday after the G7 summit, exposing growing tensions between two leaders whose close political alliance had long positioned Meloni among Trump's
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New York Post
Italy’s Meloni rips Trump after he claimed she ‘begged’ for a photo at G7 as top diplomat cancels US trip
See more of our coverage in your search results. Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni tore into President Trump Friday after he claimed that she “begged” him for a photo at this week’s G7 summit in France, saying she was “appalled” by his comment and warning
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CARLOS, MENCIA, COMEDIAN, FELONY
New York Post
SoCal comedy club promotes Carlos Mencia standup shows as accused tax cheat is hauled off to jail
See more of our coverage in your search results. An Orange County comedy club in Irvine is promoting several standup shows for alleged tax cheat Carlos Mencia despite authorities raiding his home and hauling the comedian off to jail Thursday. The Irvine Improv
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Fox News
Comedian Carlos Mencia hit with 12 felony counts in alleged massive tax dodge
Comedian Carlos Mencia was taken into custody earlier this week on a dozen felony charges for failing to report or pay taxes on more than $8 million in earnings, according to California authorities. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced
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Breitbart
No Joke: Comedian Carlos Mencia Faces 12 Felony Charges for Failing to Report $8M+ in Earnings
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Comedian Carlos Mencia was arrested Thursday and charged with 12 felony charges for failing to report or pay taxes on more than $8 million in earnings, prosecutors said. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced the charges
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NEWSOM, GAVIN, TAX, PROBE
New York Post
Gavin Newsom claims he'll release tax returns amid DOJ probe
See more of our coverage in your search results. Gavin Newsom has pledged to publicly release all his tax returns as governor in a dramatic development in the ongoing Department of Justice probe into his family’s finances. Newsom’s office said Friday it
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Fox News
Schiff silent on Biden-era Newsom probe report as California AG claims DOJ 'weaponization'
California Attorney General Rob Bonta doubled down on Gov. Gavin Newsom's claims that the Trump administration is weaponizing the Justice Department after being pressed on reports that the federal probe involving Newsom and his wife originated in California
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New York Post
Union boss behind billionaire tax unloads on Gavin Newsom in rare interview
See more of our coverage in your search results. The union leader spearheading California’s controversial billionaire tax proposal went on the offensive against Gov. Gavin Newsom, accusing the Democrat of cozying up to the ultra-rich as the pair clash over
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CARRIAGE, HORSE, DEATH, RIDES
New York Post
Teen killed in NYC carriage horse crash was on family’s first trip to US: ‘They are very devastated’
See more of our coverage in your search results. The teen tourist tragically killed in a horse carriage crash had booked the ride with his family so they could take in the iconic Central Park sights during their first trip to the United States. Romanch Mahajan,
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ABC
Central Park horse carriage rides temporarily suspended following death of 18-year-old tourist
The City Council is considering a bill that would permanently ban the service An 18-year-old man was transported to NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center in critical condition after he fell from a horse carriage in Central Park on June 17, 2026,
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New York Post
Mamdani pressured to ban NYC’s iconic horse carriage rides after teen tourist’s death
See more of our coverage in your search results. Animal-rights advocates urged Mayor Zohran Mamdani to unilaterally ban Central Park’s iconic horse carriages after a teen tourist’s tragic death – as the hansom cabbies’ union suspended passenger rides through
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TOLD, LIFE, FOUND, TRAINER
Fox News
Body found in South Carolina ID’d as missing fitness trainer who told friend she was 'scared for her life'
The body discovered earlier this week in Lexington County, South Carolina, has been positively identified as missing fitness trainer Elena Katherine Moore, authorities announced Friday. The Lexington County Coroner's Office said the body of a white female
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New York Post
Missing personal trainer found dead in woods told best friend she was ‘scared for her life’
See more of our coverage in your search results. South Carolina personal trainer Elena Katherine Moore mysteriously told a friend that she was “scared for her life” just days before she vanished in a wooded area where a body was later found. “She was scared
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Fox News
Fitness trainer told friend she was 'scared for her life' weeks before body with matching clothing found
Weeks before a body matching her description was found, a missing South Carolina fitness trainer told her best friend she was "scared for her life." A person fitting the description of Elena Katherine Moore, 39, was found dead on Wednesday afternoon in Lexington,
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NEGOTIATED, REPUBLICANS, REGIME, CHANGE
New York Post
Twice as many MAGA Republicans favor regime change in Iran as those who want a negotiated settlement: poll
See more of our coverage in your search results. President Trump’s most fervent supporters prefer overthrowing Iran’s theocratic regime to reaching a negotiated settlement with Tehran by a margin of more than two-to-one, according to a new survey. The Reagan
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New York Post
Twice as many MAGA Republicans favor regime change in Iran than those who want a negotiated settlement: poll
See more of our coverage in your search results. Americans are nearly evenly split between favoring Iranian regime change and a negotiated U.S. settlement with Iran, according to a new survey. Some 39% of respondents favor a negotiated settlement where Iran’s
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LAX, MEASLES, TRAVELER, GLOBAL
Fox News
Measles-infected traveler may have exposed passengers at LAX and nearby hotel, health officials warn
A traveler infected with measles may have exposed passengers at Los Angeles International Airport and guests at a nearby hotel after arriving in Los Angeles County earlier this month, health officials said Wednesday. The Los Angeles County Department of
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New York Post
Measles case reported at LAX as global World Cup travel sparks fears of spread
See more of our coverage in your search results. A traveler with measles passed through Los Angeles International Airport on an overseas flight last week, days after another case was reported at the San Francisco Airport, health officials said. Both cities
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ILLEGAL, AIRSPACE, DRONE, FIFA
Fox News
Twice-deported illegal immigrant charged with flying drone in restricted airspace during FIFA Fan Festival
A twice-deported illegal immigrant with a long criminal history has been charged with flying a drone in restricted airspace in Atlanta during a FIFA Fan Festival, authorities said. Lorenzo Rojas-Martinez was allegedly operating the unmanned drone on June
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New York Post
Twice-deported illegal arrested for allegedly flying drone in FIFA airspace
See more of our coverage in your search results. An illegal immigrant from Mexico with a lengthy rap sheet was busted for allegedly operating a drone within restricted FIFA airspace in Atlanta, authorities said, as World Cup organizers and law enforcement
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SANDBAR, BRAWL, WILD, FISTS
Fox News
WATCH: Boozy boaters unleash wild riverfront brawl as fists fly at popular South Carolina sandbar
A popular South Carolina river hangout erupted into chaos when a massive brawl broke out, with shocking video showing dozens of people crowding around as punches flew and fighters grappled in the water. Videos from the June 6 incident at the 601 Sand Bar
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New York Post
Wild video shows massive brawl on river sandbar: ‘The water and drinking don’t mix’
See more of our coverage in your search results. They got carried away at the (sand) bar. Wild video shows dozens of people — mostly shirtless men — trading blows in an alcohol-fueled brawl on a river sandbar. Five men and one woman have been arrested over
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BROUGHT, 25, ARREST, CITY
Fox News
Man accused of killing wife on wedding night brought back to US after years on the run in Mexico
A Mexican man who had been on the run for more than a decade before his arrest in his native country last year for allegedly killing his wife on their wedding night in Illinois has been returned to the United States, the FBI said Thursday. Arnoldo Jimenez
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ABC
FBI offers $25,000 reward for arrest in Kansas City interstate shootings
Oscar Sanchez-Munoz, 22, is considered armed and dangerous, police said. The FBI said it is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest of Oscar Sanchez-Munoz. The FBI said it is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information
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TAX, WEALTH, GURU, BILLIONAIRE
New York Post
The ‘billionaire tax’ would hurt those it is supposed to help
See more of our coverage in your search results. California’s next governor won’t be chosen until November, but the debate over a proposed wealth tax is already defining the race. In the primary debates, candidates from both parties were pressed on whether
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New York Post
California millionaires plan exit over tax fear: wealth guru
See more of our coverage in your search results. Mere millionaires in California are now eyeing the exits over fears that a billionaire tax could be tweaked to target smaller fortunes, a tax advisor to the mega-rich revealed. The proposed 5% wealth tax on
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MAINE, SUFFERS, DEMOCRATS, BACKED
New York Post
Bush dynasty suffers defeat in Maine gubernatorial primary
See more of our coverage in your search results. Two political dynasties flamed out in Maine’s ranked-choice gubernatorial primaries earlier this month. Republican Jonathan Bush, the nephew of former President George H. W. Bush and a cousin of former President
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Fox News
Maine Democrats reject Platner-backed candidate in blow to scandal-plagued Senate hopeful
Hannah Pingree, the former speaker of the Maine House of Representatives, clinched the Democratic nomination in Maine's 2026 gubernatorial race. Pingree defeated a crowded field of primary challengers in the blue-leaning state's Democratic primary, according
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WORLD, FANS, CUP, TSA
Fox News
World Cup fans obsessed with ranch just got the solution they've been craving, but there's a better one
The United States is a tapestry of various condiments. Mustards of endless varieties, ketchups, sauces and aiolis, and you can slather as much of it on your food as you want (although I do have a theory about a correlation between extreme condiment usage and
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New York Post
TSA sounds alarm after World Cup fans pack their bags with American staple
See more of our coverage in your search results. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is issuing a serious warning to international World Cup visitors: Don’t pack ranch dressing in your carry-on luggage. As the World Cup brings millions of international
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OFFICER, NYPD, SHOT, BROOKLYN
Fox News
NYPD officer shot, gunman killed after armed barricaded standoff in Brooklyn: police
A 15-year veteran of the New York City Police Department (NYPD)’s Emergency Service Unit (ESU) was shot in the leg Friday morning during an hours-long standoff with an armed barricaded man in Brooklyn, authorities said. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said
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New York Post
NYPD officer shot in Brooklyn during confrontation with suspect
See more of our coverage in your search results. A police officer was shot in the leg in Brooklyn on Friday morning while responding to a barricaded gunman who is now dead, according to police and sources. NYPD officers responded to a report of shots fired
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TRUMP, NETANYAHU, LEADER, ENDORSEMENT
New York Post
Trump says US has to keep Netanyahu ‘a little bit sane’ in jab at Israeli leader
See more of our coverage in your search results. WASHINGTON — President Trump claimed in a new interview released Friday that he has to keep Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “a little bit sane” while insisting he still has a “good” relationship with
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Fox News
Trump leaves Netanyahu endorsement hanging with pointed warning ahead of crucial election
President Donald Trump signaled he is likely to back Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel’s upcoming elections, dangling a potentially powerful endorsement even as he has been at odds with the Israeli leader publicly over the tensions in Iran
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TREE, HOOD, ROBIN, OAK
ABC
Video 'Robin Hood' oak tree dies in the U.K.
'Robin Hood' oak tree dies in the U.K. A 1,200-year-old oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood has died, according to scientists in the United Kingdom.
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ABC
Thousand-year-old ancient oak tree tied to 'Robin Hood' legend has died, wildlife charity says
A giant, ancient oak tree located in the the Sherwood Forest -- the iconic setting of the "Robin Hood" legend -- has died, one of the U.K.'s top bird and wildlife conservation charities said. Famous for its enormous trunk -- about 36 feet in circumference
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YEAR, NEW, 16, ACCUSED
Breitbart
Sanctuary New York: Illegal Alien Accused of Raping 16-Year-Old Girl in Random Attack
An illegal alien is accused of raping a 16-year-old girl in a random attack in Long Island, New York, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials reveal. Aureliano Antonio Melendez Reyes, an illegal alien from El Salvador, was arrested in Huntington,
Accessed 2026-06-19 11:05 ET
Fox News
ICE urges New York not to release Salvadoran national accused of raping 16-year-old girl on Long Island
Federal immigration officials are urging New York authorities not to release a 59-year-old Salvadoran national accused of raping a 16-year-old girl on Long Island, warning that he should be turned over to ICE if released from local custody. The Department
Accessed 2026-06-19 06:05 ET
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CONGRESSMAN, ABSENCE, SCHEDULED, REPUBLICAN
Red State
NJ Rep. Tom Kean, the Absentee Congressman Has Scheduled His Return
Rep. Thomas Kean (NJ-07) has been MIA from the House of Representatives since March 5 due to an undisclosed medical issue, and has missed over 100 votes. As RedState reported, with a razor-thin Republican majority, this is not a good look. Advertisement On
Accessed 2026-06-19 13:05 ET
Fox News
Republican congressman will end months-long absence from DC after missing 135 roll call votes
After more than 100 days away from Capitol Hill, Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-N.J., is set to return to Washington, D.C., in the coming weeks. Kean, 57, will be present for votes during the June 30 session, a spokesperson for the congressman confirmed to Fox News
Accessed 2026-06-19 09:05 ET
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TRUMP, IRAN, OBAMA, DEAL
New York Post
Trump has fallen for the same false Iran promises as Obama
Less than three months ago, Donald Trump was mocking the 2015 deal Barack Obama made with Iran that cleared the regime’s path to a nuclear bomb. “They sent Boeing 757s over there, loaded with cash, hundreds of millions of dollars,” said Trump, referring to
Accessed 2026-06-19 18:05 ET
New York Post
With Strait of Hormuz held hostage, Trump’s Iran deal is worse than Obama’s
See more of our coverage in your search results. As he prepared to sign his “memorandum of understanding” with the Islamic dictatorship of Iran, President Trump again insisted that his deal was much different than that of his predecessor, President Barack
Accessed 2026-06-19 17:05 ET
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BANK, DISPARITIES, HOUSING, PAYMENTS
ABC
Bank card program to steer cash payments to single mothers in government housing
One of the few Black-owned banks in the U.S. is introducing a debit card aimed at helping single mothers who live in government subsidized housing escape poverty This undated photo provided by Redemption Bank shows a Redemption Bank King Card debit card on
Accessed 2026-06-19 18:05 ET
NPR
How the 1874 Freedman's Bank collapse connects to economic disparities we see today
How the 1874 Freedman's Bank collapse connects to economic disparities we see today In Savings and Trust, historian Justene Hill Edwards tells the story of the Freedman's Bank, which was created for formerly enslaved people following the Civil War. Originally
Accessed 2026-06-19 05:05 ET
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LOVE, ACTOR, FAIZON, ELF
New York Post
Inside actor Faizon Love’s fall from grace — from ‘Elf’ stardom to ‘no home or savings’
See more of our coverage in your search results. Embattled “Elf” star Faizon Love revealed in a Florida courtroom Friday that he is completely broke, has no permanent home, drives an old car, and relies on a friend to cover his expenses. Lawyers for the 58-year-old
Accessed 2026-06-19 14:05 ET
New York Post
'Elf' actor Faizon Love in court for first appearance since Florida arrest
See more of our coverage in your search results. “Elf” actor Faizon Love is making his first appearance in a Florida courtroom Friday after being busted on an outstanding warrant. Love, 58, is facing two contempt of court charges stemming from a child support
Accessed 2026-06-19 12:05 ET
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TRUMP, WALZ, RATING, TRAILS
Breitbart
Poll: Gov. Tim Walz’s Popularity Dips Below Trump’s in Blue State Minnesota
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) as a leader and a candidate forged his reputation disapproving of Donald J. Trump, but his own approval rating in his state has now dipped below that of the president whom he has consistently targeted. The former vice presidential
Accessed 2026-06-19 18:05 ET
Fox News
Walz approval rating craters to lowest level ever and trails Trump amid massive fraud scandal: 'Tired of it'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s approval rating in his state has plummeted to a level below President Donald Trump as the state's top executive continues to face blowback from the massive fraud scandal that erupted under his watch. Walz, who is leaving office
Accessed 2026-06-19 08:05 ET
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DAD, DAUGHTERS, COPS, MOM
New York Post
Mom of girls in viral bathroom video says dad ‘handled situation well’ – but accuses him of exploiting daughters for attention
See more of our coverage in your search results. The mother of the two young girls at the center of the viral women’s restroom confrontation said she’s heartbroken that her daughters have become internet fodder — and felt their father “handled the situation
Accessed 2026-06-19 23:05 ET
New York Post
Mississippi man fired after calling cops on dad who took daughters into women’s restroom
See more of our coverage in your search results. The Mississippi man who went viral for calling the cops on a dad helping his young daughters in a women’s restroom has lost his real estate gig. A representative for Starkville-based Overstreet Properties said
Accessed 2026-06-19 03:05 ET
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NURSING, THOUSANDS, DIPLOMAS, SOLD
Fox News
Florida woman pleads guilty in scheme to sell thousands of fraudulent nursing diplomas
A woman pleaded guilty this week to selling nearly 3,000 fraudulent nursing diplomas through schools she owned and operated in South Florida. Carleen Noreus, 52, took a plea deal after a two-week trial, during which prosecutors showed the jury dozens of
Accessed 2026-06-19 15:05 ET
Red State
She Sold 2,956 Fake Nursing Diplomas - Thousands Are Still Licensed Nurses
For years, a South Florida nursing school operator sold a simple proposition: Skip the schooling, buy the diploma, become a nurse. Nearly 3,000 people took her up on it. On Monday, the scheme caught up with her. Advertisement Carleen Noreus, 52, of Plantation,
Accessed 2026-06-19 15:05 ET