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Gene Shalit, longtime ‘Today’ show movie critic with bushy hair and massive mustache, dies at 100Jun 13, 2026 8:27 am - Gene Shalit, a movie critic and arts reporter for the “Today” show over four decades who was known for his puffy hair, oversized handlebar mustache and affection for groan-inducing puns, has died. He was 100.
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Ukrainian drone strike kills 1 in southern Russia and triggers fire at sea terminalJun 13, 2026 7:44 am - A Ukrainian drone attack killed one person and injured three in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region, local officials said Saturday, as part of Kyiv's campaign of strikes on military and energy targets deep inside Russia.
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What we know about a possible deal to end the Iran warJun 13, 2026 7:41 am - The United States and Iran appear close to a deal to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Friday the U.S. and Iran have agreed on the wording of an agreement.
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Michael Busch hits 3-run homer to back Javier Assad’s strong start, Cubs beat Giants 5-1Jun 13, 2026 12:01 am - Michael Busch hit a three-run homer into McCovey Cove beyond right field in the fifth inning to back Javier Assad's strong start on the mound, and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 5-1 on Friday night.
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US opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, sparked by Balogun’s 2 goalsJun 12, 2026 11:31 pm - INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Folarin Balogun scored twice in the Americans' historic three-goal first half, and the U.S. opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with its bigge...
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Wemby, Spurs still believers, even while down 3-1 to Knicks in NBA FinalsJun 12, 2026 11:02 pm - Victor Wembanyama, the tallest man in these NBA Finals, is about to face the tallest order of his basketball career.
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Chase Meidroth stars as the White Sox beat the Dodgers 8-2 in matchup of division leadersJun 12, 2026 9:42 pm - Chase Meidroth had three hits and two RBI, and the Chicago White Sox beat the depleted Los Angeles Dodgers 8-2 on Friday night in a matchup of division leaders.
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Trump says US military strike killed leader of Tren de Aragua gang with help from VenezuelaJun 12, 2026 9:10 pm - President Donald Trump said Friday that a “swift and lethal kinetic” U.S. strike has killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, whom he called “the infamous leader” of the Tren de Aragua gang.
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Trump’s name poised to be removed from Kennedy Center after judge denies last-minute move to keep itJun 12, 2026 6:49 pm - The Kennedy Center was running out of options Friday evening to keep President Donald Trump's name on the facade of the iconic performing arts venue.A judge earlier in the afternoon rejected a request to pause a court-ordered deadline of Friday to remove references to Trump from the building and other aspects of the Kennedy Center's operations.
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Judge rules Trump can stage UFC fights on the White House’s South Lawn this weekendJun 12, 2026 6:30 pm - A federal judge ruled on Friday that the White House is allowed to stage a UFC show this weekend in an elaborate ring already built on the South Lawn to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary — on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.