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Trump claims vandals damaged D.C. Reflecting Pool, and says it will be drained again

Sun, 06/21/2026 - 08:46

The president posted on Truth Social claiming vandals slashed the pool's lining and poured chemicals into the water, saying arrests have been made. He provided no evidence for his claims.

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Week in politics: continued negotiations with Iran; G7 summit; Reflecting Pool issues

Sun, 06/21/2026 - 07:06

There continues to be uncertainty over negotiations. At the same time, the Trump administration continues to aggravate allies.

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Colombia runoff vote shaped by security fears and conflict warnings

Sun, 06/21/2026 - 07:06

Voters head to a runoff in Colombia Sunday between candidates offering sharply different approaches to armed groups, with the frontrunner calling for intensified military action over peace talks

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A new survey on dads found that 9 out of 10 had a surprising reaction to fatherhood

Sun, 06/21/2026 - 05:38

Men are traditionally thought of as providers for their children. But a report that interviewed thousands of fathers found them embracing another role.

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Freed from Cambodia's scam compounds, trafficking victims face a new crisis

Sun, 06/21/2026 - 05:00

Cambodia's crackdown on scam centers has created a secondary crisis: thousands of stranded foreign workers are now roaming the streets of Phnom Penh.

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Want to improve your agility? Try these 'explosive power' exercises

Sun, 06/21/2026 - 04:00

These simple movements combine speed and strength to train your body's ability to rapidly generate force. They can also help prevent injury and boost agility.

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DOJ memo stokes fear among disability advocates of a return to institutionalization

Sat, 06/20/2026 - 15:33

The Justice Department's opinion challenges civil rights protections that have long treated the institutionalization of disabled Americans as a last resort.

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Opinion: Algae doesn't care about our party lines

Sat, 06/20/2026 - 07:00

President Trump's beautification project of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has become plagued with a robust algae bloom, despite a $14 million investment and a coating of "American flag blue."

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These nuns spent a lifetime helping others. In their last years, who will help them?

Sat, 06/20/2026 - 05:45

The sisters of Uganda are teachers, health-care advocates and more. Those who are in their twilight of their life need help. Who will come to their aid?

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Fighting persists in Lebanon despite a ceasefire as U.S.-Iran deal is under threat

Sat, 06/20/2026 - 05:02

Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed at least seven people, including two children, hours after reports emerged of a ceasefire agreement.

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Palestinian-American kids find inspiration, and escape, on the soccer pitch

Sat, 06/20/2026 - 05:00

A dozen miles away from the World Cup games in New York/ New Jersey Stadium, Palestinian-American kids turn to soccer as an escape from the realities of war.

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Shot by ICE and still in pain. LA detainee highlights gaps in DHS oversight

Sat, 06/20/2026 - 04:00

Federal officers shot Ricardo Parias eight months ago during an ICE operation to detain him. His lawyer says he is still in pain, highlighting gaps in oversight and care in DHS facilities.

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James Burrows, director of classic shows 'Cheers' and 'Friends,' dies at 85

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 16:16

Burrows spent his career behind the camera specializing in situation comedies. Few viewers recognized him or knew his name, other than to see it flash quickly on the screen in the opening credits. But they knew his work.

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Air Force One, gifted to Trump from Qatar, arrives at Joint Base Andrews

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 16:01

The luxury Boeing 747, initially valued at $400 million, arrived ahead of schedule on Friday. The jet caused controversy as one of the biggest foreign gifts ever received by the U.S. government.

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Italy's Meloni, once Trump's closest ally in Europe, says he made up a story about her

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 15:32

"Italy and I do not beg," Meloni said in a video rebuke posted on social media Friday. Italy's top diplomat, meanwhile, said he was cancelling a visit to the U.S because of the alleged remarks.

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Algae clouded Trump's vision for the Reflecting Pool. But scientists aren't surprised

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 10:43

The shallow, sunny waters of the reflecting pool are an ideal incubator for algae growth in the summertime. Experts say the recent renovation may have helped accelerate it.

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US-Iran talks in Switzerland canceled. And, DHS to give police facial recognition app

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 06:27

The U.S.-Iran talks that were set to happen in Switzerland have been canceled. And, the Department of Homeland Security has plans to give some local police access to ICE facial recognition technology.

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What you need to know about the preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement signed by Trump

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 05:30

Here's a look at the preliminary agreement between the U.S. and Iran, and the challenges that remain to find lasting peace.

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It's toys vs. tech in 'Toy Story 5.' Here are 4 ways to keep tech in check this summer

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 04:00
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Kids' screen use goes way up in the summertime. And just as the movie Toy Story 5 portrays, that can be problematic for children. Here are tips for parents to help their kids manage screens and have fun IRL this summer.

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Big dogs, Buc-ee's and the great BBQ debate: World Cup fans discover everyday America

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 04:00

After a week of the World Cup, visitors to the U.S. are marveling on social media about things like free drink refills. It's a respite as tensions between Washington and its allies run high.

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