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Vladimir Putin "wants to make a deal more than [Ukrainian President Volodymyr] Zelensky" to end Russia's invasion of its neighbor, President Trump declared Monday. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Putin is too shady and Trump too gulible.
Remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel brought heavy rain and flooding to the Southwest, though Southern California coastal damage was less than feared. LA Times
A man died after plunging from a roller coaster at a Georgia amusement park on Monday — trapping terrified fellow parkgoers on the ride until they were evacuated. New York Post
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Tech billionaire Elon Musk has spent $276 million on behalf of Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, making him the largest donor this cycle. New York Post
VOA VIEW: He has the money
Students at a Northern California high school are preparing to storm out of class Tuesday after district officials voted to restrict Pride flags on school grounds. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Pride flags or other sexual flags have place in schools.
With the Russians intensifying sabotage, arson and cyberattacks against European nations supporting Ukraine, NATO divulged a blueprint, in case of war, to deter the Kremlin. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Good!
The search takes place within the 60-day window of the midterm elections, when the Justice Department has historically avoided such investigative steps related to political candidates. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Omar is a Lier and dishonest
During a four-hour hearing, a federal judge demanded answers from the Trump administration about who authorized the removal of hundreds of trees at the East Potomac Golf Links. New York Times
VOA VIEW: The judge has violated the Trump administration's rights.
In a personal address following the traditional Angelus prayer in St. Peter's Square, Pope Leo XIV announced that he will undergo surgery to remove a small nodule recently detected in one of his lungs. OANN
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House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that he intends to remain at the helm of the House Republican Conference even if the GOP loses its narrow majority. OANN
VOA VIEW: Good!
Christa Pike has been discharged from the hospital and returned to prison after surviving Tennessee’s failed execution attempt, her attorneys announced this past weekend. OANN
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, who oversees the Catholic Church's pastoral services to Catholics in the U.S. military, is condemning the proposed livestream of the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: He has no say.
The Department of Homeland Security received reports of more than 3 million foreigners who overstayed their visas during the Biden administration, but it investigated fewer than 1,000 of those cases and only made eight arrests, the department's inspector general said. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Biden was a liberal fool.
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Indigenous people celebrate their centuries-long history of resilience with ceremonies, dances and speeches. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: So be it.
In 1938, a wallet maker printed a real Social Security number on its sample card. Thousands of Americans used it as their own Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Fools!
An off-duty ICE agent was shot and arrested early Friday after police said he assaulted a 72-year-old man and the man's daughter outside their home in central Fresno. The ICE agent remains in custody on felony assault charges and was taken to a hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound to the midsection. According to police, a woman found the agent sleeping on her front lawn. Washington Times
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Immigrant rights activists looked at the ICE shooting in the Bronx and saw a case of out-of-control agents endangering the life of a man and his 5-year-old son. The Department of Homeland Security saw an undocumented gang suspect with a lengthy rap sheet who had previously evaded officers, resisted arrest and driven his SUV directly at them, forcing them to open fire in self-defense. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Liberal idiots.
Tropical Storm Rachel caused devastation along the waterfront in Long Beach, California. CBS
The Justice Department is investigating whether the major TV networks violated antitrust laws after they briefly suspended the TV press pool system in response to President Trump's decision to ban three news organizations from the White House. CBS
VOA VIEW: They think they are privlidged.
The Justice Department has loosened the guidelines for the attorney general and other senior political appointees, allowing them to participate in political activities. CBS
OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology. CBS
VOA VIEW: What now.
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Alvaro Pulido was indicted in Miami federal court in 2019 and again in 2021 as part of an investigation into his longtime business partner, Alex Saab, a one-time ally of ousted President Nicolás Maduro. CBS
VOA VIEW: Good!
Commissioner Adam Silver says the NBA could begin using a new "smart ball" in games as soon as next year, potentially transforming how officials make calls. CNBC
Software developer job postings are rebounding, led by senior and AI-focused roles, even as AI automates more coding and entry-level hiring weakens. CNBC
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Cash-strapped farmers have no incentive to sow for 2027 with exports remaining trapped, as commodity markets could "flip fast." CNBC
Researchers found that while wealth disparities narrowed somewhat, the ability to meet debt payments deteriorated significantly. CNBC
A defense lawyer argues New York Attorney General Letitia James prejudged the Cornell University rape case and asks Tompkins County court to remove her. FOX News
VOA VIEW: She should go.
Brian Anthony Williams allegedly hid as a popular chef at Miss B's Coconut Club in San Diego for years before a media appearance tipped off authorities. FOX News
Angelina Stone, who was eight months pregnant, was killed along with her two young children and several relatives in a mass shooting at a home in Erie, Pennsylvania. FOX News
Bodycam footage shows a Volusia County sergeant diving into shark-filled waters near New Smyrna Beach to rescue Bill Von Herbulis from drowning. FOX News
Philadelphia Police Officer Shane Seiber, a 40-year-old father of two, was killed. His partner was shot 12 times after the officers were ambushed while responding to an armed man. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Sad!
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators on Sunday urged President Donald Trump to drop an agreement allowing Russian diesel into American markets. UPI
Saudi Arabia reported another attack on Riyadh's international airport, a day after 13 people were killed in a separate attack. UPI
VOA VIEW: The US should get involved against the Houthis.
Hurricane Simon neared landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast Sunday afternoon as a Category 4 storm, the National Hurricane Center said. UPI
Five Russian glide bombs hit Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, Saturday morning, killing at least 15 people, three of which were children. UPI
An Oklahoma chiropractor was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for his role in a $30 million healthcare fraud scheme targeting Medicare. UPI
VOA VIEW: He got caught.
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