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Former Olympian Denies Vandalizing Washington Reflecting Pool After Arrest
David Hearn, a three-time Olympic slalom canoeist, says he only touched peeling paint to examine the material and denies damaging government property.
French Sports Minister Defends Qatari Ownership of PSG at NYC World Cup Event
Marina Ferrari said France is 'lucky' to have the club as questions persist about sovereign wealth fund influence in European football.
Jordan's First World Cup Appearance Offers Diplomatic Rebranding Opportunity, Ambassador Says
Dina Kawar, Jordan's ambassador to the United States since 2016, is using the tournament to challenge how Americans view the Middle Eastern nation.
Vancouver Embraces World Cup After Years of Mega-Event Resistance
Canada is spending over $1 billion to host matches, yet public opinion polls show majority opposition to the cost.
Pirro Vows Prosecution for Reflecting Pool Vandals as Restoration Hits Setbacks
The $15 million restoration has faced algae blooms and peeling paint, prompting Trump to order the pool drained for repairs.
Jets Were 300 Feet Apart in Boston Close Call That Forced Delta Flight to Abort Landing, Expert Says
The FAA confirmed it is investigating the incident between two commercial flights at Logan International Airport on Saturday.
Democratic Socialists Score High-Profile Mayoral Primary Wins in Los Angeles, Washington
Progressives Janeese Lewis George and Nithya Raman advance to general elections as DSA claims its most significant electoral victories since New York's Zohran Mamdani.
Heat, Wind and Drought Conditions Spark Wildfires in U.S. West
The Iron Fire has burned 34 square miles in Utah, forcing evacuation of the town of Eureka as multiple blazes stretch firefighting resources across the region.
Belgian Prime Minister's Cat Predicts World Cup Outcomes as Belgium Faces Iran Match
Maximus Textoris Pulcher, Bart De Wever's rescue cat, has already missed on one prediction during the 2026 tournament, calling a Belgian win over Egypt that ended in a draw.
Seven Dead, Dozens Injured in Chicago Weekend Shootings; Trump Renews Call for Federal Intervention
At least 38 people wounded across two dozen separate shooting incidents since Friday evening, prompting the President to again urge military deployment to the nation's third-largest city.