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Rubio says Iran deal could take days as US launches fresh strikes - Reuters
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US and Iran Negotiate While Strikes Continue
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a nuclear deal with Iran could be reached within days, even as the United States carried out fresh military strikes in the region. Rubio stated the Strait of Hormuz would remain open regardless of the outcome of talks. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is participating in negotiations in Doha. At least three people have been killed in recent exchanges, including a US service member in an Iranian attack in March.
"The Strait of Hormuz will be open one way or another."
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DOJ removes Jan. 6 case records from website
The Department of Justice has deleted news releases related to January 6 criminal prosecutions from its public website, covering charges, convictions, and sentences. The removals affect the publicly accessible record of one of the largest criminal investigations in US history. The Trump administration has not offered a detailed explanation for the deletions.
"The purge is the latest step by the Trump administration to revise the history of the assault on the Capitol."
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Sonny Rollins, Jazz Saxophone Master, Dies at 95
Sonny Rollins, widely regarded as one of the most important saxophonists in jazz history, died at the age of 95. Rollins was known for his improvisational depth, his decades-long recording career, and his habit of withdrawing from public performance to practice in solitude — most famously on New York's Williamsburg Bridge. His death marks the passing of one of the last direct links to bebop's founding generation.
"A restless genius who never stopped searching for the next phrase."
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US Military Strikes Southern Iran Near Bandar Abbas
US Central Command carried out strikes on missile launch sites and other targets near Bandar Abbas, Iran, describing the action as self-defense. The Pentagon reported at least four people killed. The strikes bring US forces into direct conflict on Iranian soil and raise concerns about stability in the Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant share of global oil shipments pass.
"The US military says it carried out 'self-defense' strikes on Iranian missile launch sites."
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Qatar brokers US-Iran nuclear funds talks
Qatar has taken on a central mediating role in negotiations between the United States and Iran over frozen funds, as both sides work toward a broader nuclear agreement. The talks, which involve the Trump administration, represent an intensified diplomatic push to resolve longstanding financial disputes tied to Iran's nuclear programme. The outcome would affect sanctions relief for Iran and security assurances sought by Washington.
"Qatar emerges as key broker in US-Iran frozen funds dispute amid intensified efforts to secure a deal."
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Netanyahu orders intensified strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to escalate military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, citing the need to increase strike intensity following what he described as the elimination of over 600 fighters. The announcement comes after more than 3,000 people have been killed in Lebanon since the conflict began, with over one million displaced. Ten Israeli soldiers have died since an April ceasefire collapsed.
"What this requires of us now is to increase the strikes, to increase the intensity."
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Veterans Lost $584 Million to Fraud in 2024
The Federal Trade Commission's 2024 Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book reports that military consumers — veterans, active service members, and their families — lost $584 million to fraud last year. An estimated five million veterans have been defrauded at some point. Scammers frequently target this group through impersonation schemes, benefits-related cons, and investment fraud. Awareness campaigns tied to Memorial Day have renewed calls for stronger consumer protections for military households.
"Five million veterans have lost money to fraud."
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Knicks reach NBA Finals for first time since 1999
The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 in Game 4 to complete a four-game sweep of the Eastern Conference Finals. The result ends Cleveland's season despite the Cavaliers entering the series as favorites in the East. New York will appear in the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years.
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UK consults on under-16 social media ban
The UK government has opened a consultation on restricting social media access for children under 16, with Technology Secretary Liz Kendall signalling that some form of action is certain. Senior doctors have compared the harm of social media to that of tobacco. The process follows the death of 14-year-old Jools Roome in 2022, whose case has been cited by campaigners pressing for tighter regulation of platforms.
"The question isn't whether we're going to act - we will."
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Chemical Tank Threat Displaces 50,000 in California
Emergency crews in Garden Grove, California spent Monday working to prevent a chemical storage tank at an aerospace facility from exploding. Local officials ordered roughly 50,000 residents to evacuate the surrounding area as a precaution. Seven people were arrested for entering the evacuation zone. The situation remained unresolved as of Monday with no confirmed timeline for residents to return.
"You're freaking out — that's the honest reaction when you're told to leave your home because of a potential explosion nearby."
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