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Archaeologists Unearth Stonehenge 'Prototype' Near Monument
Archaeologists revealed Thursday that they have discovered a structure near the prehistoric stone circle of Stonehenge in southern England that may have served as a "prototype" for the 5,000-year-old Neolithic monument.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:07:30 EDTOkla. Pastor Quits House Race After Text Scandal, Trump Snub
One day after advancing to a Republican Congressional runoff in Oklahoma, pastor Jackson Lahmeyer ended his campaign amid reports of illicit texts he sent a woman not his wife.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:34:11 EDTObama Center Contractors Say Millions Are Owed
The Obama Presidential Center is set to open Friday in Chicago, but several subcontractors who helped build the project say they are still struggling to recover millions of dollars in alleged unpaid costs.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:38:52 EDTTrump to Host Knicks After Historic Championship Season
The New York Knicks are set to make history as the first NBA team to visit President Donald Trump at the White House following a championship season, according to a report from the New York Post.The visit would come after the Knicks ended a 53-year title drought by...
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:33:15 EDTMangione to Assert Psychiatric Defense in CEO Slaying
Luigi Mangione plans to assert a psychiatric defense at his state murder trial, claiming he was suffering from extreme emotional disturbance when he gunned down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a judge said Wednesday.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:53:42 EDTEngineer Charged in Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Prosecutors have filed a criminal charge against the chief engineer of a cargo ship involved in the deadly 2024 collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, accusing him of failing to notify the U.S. Coast Guard of hazardous conditions on the ship.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:40:47 EDTDemocrats Warn 'Fight Is Not Over' After Georgia Redistricting Pause
Democrats vowed Wednesday to keep fighting despite Georgia Republicans shelving plans to redraw the state's congressional maps during a special legislative session, declaring the move a temporary victory in an ongoing nationwide battle over redistricting.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:10:26 EDTHHS' Kennedy Unveils $700 Million Mental Health Effort
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday announced a $700 million federal initiative aimed at addressing serious mental illness, substance abuse, and homelessness, marking a significant expansion of the Trump administration's efforts to tackle ...
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:22:01 EDTUS, Iran Sign Deal Ahead of Schedule
The U.S. and Iran on Wednesday remotely signed a 60-day memorandum of understanding ending their conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, two days ahead of schedule, two U.S. officials told Axios.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:20:01 EDTComplaint Targets R.I. Judge Over Attacks on DOJ
A federal judge in Rhode Island appointed by President Donald Trump is facing allegations that she made false and politically motivated attacks against Department of Justice attorneys before referring them for possible discipline.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:51:24 EDTRetired Gen. Keane: Iran Deal Short of Key US Goals
Retired Gen. Jack Keane on Wednesday questioned a U.S.-Iran agreement, saying it falls short of President Donald Trump's goals and leaves key security concerns unresolved.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:34:22 EDTTrump Settles $100 Million Suit Against His Niece
President Donald Trump has reached a settlement in his $100 million lawsuit against his niece, Mary Trump, ending a legal battle in which he accused her of helping reporters obtain confidential tax records that were later published in a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigation.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:32:17 EDTTimes of Israel: Trump's Deal 'Catastrophic Capitulation to Iran'
The Times of Israel has criticized President Donald Trump's emerging Iran deal, arguing it falls short of the U.S.-Israeli campaign's goals and could leave much of Iran's nuclear program intact.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:13:59 EDTEU Parliament Backs Law Allowing Offshore Detention Centers
The European Parliament approved on Wednesday an overhaul of migration policy aimed at ramping up deportations and allowing member states to set up detention centers abroad in what critics describe as a cruel system that weakens safeguards for asylum seekers.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:16:19 EDTWarsh: Fed Committed to 2% Inflation Target
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said Wednesday the Fed is unanimously committed to bringing inflation down to its 2% target.Speaking at his first press conference since being appointed to the position, Warsh added that nobody at the central bank wants rates to rise in...
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:21:10 EDTDemocrats Seek Records on Insurrection Act Talk
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have sent a letter to White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles seeking more answers following a report that senior staff considered invoking the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis amid widespread protests.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:00:31 EDTDozens of National Park Exhibits That 'Disparage' US Removed
The National Park Service has removed at least 51 exhibits from 38 sites to carry out President Donald Trump's executive order targeting displays that "inappropriately disparage Americans past or living," a court-ordered inventory showed.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:17:21 EDTUS Stocks Sink on Worries of Potential Rate Hike
U.S. stocks slumped Wednesday on speculation the Federal Reserve may hike interest rates this year to keep a lid on inflation.Higher rates can tap the brakes on accelerating prices at cash registers, but they also slow the economy and hurt prices for investments.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:26:23 EDTDenver Teacher Fired Over Kissing Assignments
The Denver Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to terminate a French teacher after an investigation and independent review found she exercised poor judgment by assigning classroom skits that included kissing scenes.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:29:40 EDTWasserman Schultz Campaign Drawing Fire in Redrawn Fla. District
The decision of longtime Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., to seek reelection in Florida's newly redrawn, majority-minority 20th Congressional District has ignited fierce primary battles and divisions within the Democratic Party over Black political representation.
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