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Several Seriously Hurt in Hot Air Balloon Crash in Nevada, FAA Says
Ten people were aboard when the balloon experienced a hard landing in Pahrump around 7 a.m., according to federal aviation officials.
DOJ Refuses to Swear Under Oath That Anti-Weaponization Fund Is Dead, Citing Separation of Powers Concerns
A federal judge ordered three senior officials including Acting AG Todd Blanche to declare under penalty of perjury that the $1.776 billion fund would not proceed.
Train Collision North of London Kills at Least 1 Person, Authorities Say
Two passenger trains collided outside Bedford while traveling south to St. Pancras station, injuring multiple people and prompting a major incident response.
Faith Leaders Use Juneteenth Platform To Promote Political Causes As Debate Over Holiday's Meaning Continues
Some religious leaders view the commemoration as an opportunity to advocate for voting rights, abortion policy, and other political priorities beyond traditional remembrance.
Trump Cabinet Members Attend U.S.-Paraguay World Cup Match in Seattle
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Energy Secretary Chris Wright, and five other cabinet-level officials were among those watching the U.S. team's opening match at Lumen Field.
FIFA Commemorates Juneteenth with Personalized Videos at World Cup Matches
The soccer governing body deployed location-specific tributes featuring local landmarks and cultural figures before matches in Seattle, Foxborough, Philadelphia and Santa Clara.
Trump and Italy's Giorgia Meloni Used to Be Allies. Now a Rift Is Widening
Meloni publicly denied Trump's claim that she 'begged' for a photo at the G7 summit, marking a sharp break in what was once one of Washington's closest European partnerships.
Judge Rejects Biden's Attempt to Halt Release of Special Counsel Inquiry Transcripts
U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich ruled the public interest in releasing the ghostwriter recordings outweighs any privacy rights for the former president.
Coast-to-Coast Relay Carrying American Flag Enters Utah on 250th Anniversary Run to Washington
The 3,016-mile Relay for America, with over 250 runners each dedicating a mile to veterans, is averaging 161 miles per day and expected to arrive in D.C. by July 2.
ICE Agent's Road Rage Prosecution Sparks Federal-State Legal Battle Over Jurisdiction
Gregory Morgan Jr. faces state assault charges for allegedly pointing a gun at Minnesota motorists, but federal officials argue he is shielded from prosecution under the Supremacy Clause.