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is close and includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz — CBS News
US military strike kills Tren de Aragua leader Niño Guerrero in Venezuela as three executive-power events run simultaneously on Friday morning.
One named death, no named location, no cited legal authority — and all six outlets covered the same social media post.
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US Airstrike Kills Tren de Aragua Leader in Venezuela
The United States carried out an airstrike on a Tren de Aragua compound in Venezuela, killing the gang's leader, Niño Guerrero. President Trump announced the operation, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirming the strike took place earlier this week. Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan criminal organization, has been designated a foreign terrorist group by the US government.
"The strike took place earlier this week on a Tren de Aragua compound in Venezuela."
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Pulisic exits USMNT World Cup opener with calf injury
Christian Pulisic, the United States men's national team's most prominent forward, was removed from the squad's 2026 World Cup opening match due to calf tightness. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino made the call, leaving the US without its most reliable attacking threat at a politically charged tournament. The extent of the injury and Pulisic's availability for subsequent group-stage matches has not yet been confirmed.
"Despite Fifa's fever dreams that this could be an apolitical World Cup, it is the most politically combustible World Cup ever, and the Iran-United States-Israel war sits right at the centre of it."
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Trump Name to Leave Kennedy Center by Court Order
A federal judge ordered the removal of Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Workers began the process but faced delays due to thunderstorms raising safety concerns. The Department of Justice confirmed the effort was ongoing and expected to be completed early Saturday morning. The Kennedy Center had been renamed under a Trump executive order earlier in his second term.
"The effort to remove Mr. Trump's name is 'ongoing,' but 'has been delayed because of thunderstorms in the District of Columbia that presented safety concerns for workers.'"
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DOJ Approves $111 Billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal
The U.S. Department of Justice has cleared the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, valued at approximately $111 billion. The decision removes the main regulatory obstacle to combining two of Hollywood's largest studios. The deal will reshape the streaming and traditional television landscape, affecting thousands of employees and the content available to millions of viewers.
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US and Iran Reach Agreed Peace Deal Text
Pakistan announced that the United States and Iran have agreed on final text for a peace deal, ending a period of active hostilities between the two countries. Iran indicated the agreement would lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for global oil shipments. The deal's terms remain under review, but its confirmation marks a significant shift in relations between Washington and Tehran. Civilian populations in Iran and the broader region, along with US military families, stand to benefit most directly from a ceasefire holding.
"Deal to end fighting would lead to Hormuz reopening, Iran says."
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Iran says Hormuz deal with US is close
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said a ceasefire agreement with the United States is near, and that any deal would include reopening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping. The strait carries roughly a fifth of global oil trade, and its closure has put pressure on energy markets. Negotiations are ongoing, with unnamed US officials representing the Trump administration at the table.
"A deal with the US to end fighting in Iran is close and includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz."
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Judge Blocks DOJ Anti-Weaponization Fund Again
U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema has extended her injunction against the Justice Department's proposed $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund, preventing the Trump administration from distributing money to people convicted in connection with the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack. Brinkema described it as problematic that taxpayer funds could flow to individuals with criminal convictions from that day. The fund had been positioned as relief for those the administration considers victims of prosecutorial overreach.
"Nearly $1.8 billion in taxpayer dollars could go to people who were convicted of crimes stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol."
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World Cup Watch Party Draws Public Health Scrutiny
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup draws large international crowds, public health officials are monitoring gathering sites for signs of infectious disease spread. Niagara Falls, straddling the US-Canada border, is hosting watch parties that bring together fans from many countries. Health authorities say the concern is not panic but routine surveillance — large crowds in enclosed or semi-enclosed spaces historically accelerate transmission of respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses.
"Health officials are watching for outbreaks as World Cup crowds descend on host regions."
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SpaceX IPO makes Musk first trillionaire
SpaceX completed its stock market debut on Friday, with shares rising enough to push Elon Musk's net worth past one trillion dollars, a first for any individual. The listing is reported to be the largest IPO on record. Public investors who bought in at the opening valuation now hold stakes in a company priced at historically unprecedented levels.
"Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire after shares in his SpaceX rocket company soared during the biggest-ever stock market debut."
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Anthropic pulls AI models under US security order
Anthropic has suspended access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models for all customers following a US government security directive. The company said compliance required an abrupt shutdown, affecting users worldwide including those outside the United States. No timeline for restoration was given.
"The net effect of this order is that we must abruptly disable Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for all our customers to ensure compliance."
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