Platner endorsements pulling back after sexual assault allegations
The Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, Graham Platner, said he is “taking time to reflect on the best path forward” after Politico published an article quoting a woman who said Platner sexually assaulted her years earlier. Platner called the allegations “troubling, serious and false” but was taking a step back because he is “mindful of […]
Who gets to tell the story? White House, Smithsonian disagree over US history
As the smoke clears from America’s 250th anniversary celebration, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History finds itself in a fight with the White House after the administration posted a report accusing the Smithsonian of abandoning history for what it calls “extreme political activism.” The White House released the report, called Saving America’s Story, over […]
How a school district censored a local newspaper — and left a community in the dark
It’s been more than a month since New Jersey newspaper editor Charlie Kratovil published surveillance camera footage of a high schooler getting busted for bringing a BB gun to school — and just about as long since a county judge ordered him to take it down. In late May, a judge used emergency powers to […]
Iran begins Khamenei procession as successor remains out of public view
Iran began carrying Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s coffin through Tehran on Monday, launching the largest public procession of the weeklong funeral before his burial later this week. The procession unfolded without a public appearance by Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not been seen since succeeding his father as supreme leader. Authorities closed major roads, restricted airspace […]
Trump admin sticks with Reflecting Pool contractor despite repair questions
The Trump administration will not seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said Sunday, as the project faces questions over damage, cost and no-bid contracts. Burgum told CNN the administration will use the same contractor for the repairs, saying the company did a “fantastic job.” The pool was […]
Kyiv battered in Russian assault; Trump’s FIFA intervention ignites backlash
Russia hits Kyiv overnight with another massive barrage just before NATO leaders meet. Plus, Iran is burying its longtime supreme leader, but one person is still missing from public view. And a call from President Donald Trump is turning into a World Cup firestorm. And now America’s leading scorer is back on the field after […]
Deadly heat dissipates as thunderstorms expected to bring flash flooding
More than two dozen people are suspected to have died in New Jersey as a result of last week’s record-breaking heat wave. Gov. Mikie Sherrill says at least 25 people are believed to have died from the extreme heat, with most of the deaths reported in the central and northern parts of the state. The first deaths were reported Thursday, but thunderstorms Friday night and through the […]
Russia fires missiles and hundreds of drones on Kyiv overnight ahead of NATO summit
Search and rescue crews are working across Kyiv Monday morning after Russia launched another massive air assault. This comes just as NATO leaders prepare to gather for this week’s summit. More than 10 people are confirmed dead, and dozens more were injured after Russia fired 68 missiles and 351 drones overnight, according to Ukraine’s Air […]
Belgium appeals Balogun reinstatement as Trump defends FIFA call
The controversy surrounding U.S. striker Folarin Balogun’s reinstatement for tonight’s World Cup match against Belgium intensified Monday after Belgium reportedly was granted the right to appeal FIFA’s decision. The move comes less than a day after FIFA reinstated Balogun, who had received a red card and an automatic one-match suspension after a foul during the […]
