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Good Morning AmericaUS soldier detained in Russia pleads partially guilty in court, local media reports
U.S. Army service member Gordon Black, who has been detained in Russia since early May, pleaded partially guilty to charges of theft during the second hearing of his ongoing trial in the Primorsky Court, Russian media reported Monday. In May, Black was detained in Vladivostok, Russia, in the Primorsky territory -- which borders North Korea and China -- on charges of criminal misconduct, the U.S. Army previously said. Black had been visiting his girlfriend in Russia and the two had a disagreement, Russian media reported.
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Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich's trial to begin June 26, Russian court says
The first hearing in the espionage trial of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been scheduled for June 26 in Russia, according to the Sverdlovsk Regional Court. The Russian prosecutor's office announced earlier this month that the reporter would stand trial on espionage charges, officially ending any future pre-detention appeals. The journalist, a U.S. citizen, was arrested in March 2023 by Russia’s powerful domestic intelligence agency, the Federal Security Service, or FSB, while on a reporting trip to the city of Yekaterinburg.
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Israel-Gaza live updates: IDF to begin daily 'tactical pause' along Gaza aid route
As the Israel-Hamas war continues, negotiations are apparently stalled to secure the release of hostages taken by the terrorist organization, and Israeli forces continue to launch incursions in the southern Gazan town of Rafah ahead of a possible large-scale invasion. The Israeli political security cabinet "discussed steps to strengthen settlements in the West Bank, among other things, in response to countries that unilaterally recognized a Palestinian state after October 7," in a meeting on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said in a statement. Spain, Ireland and Norway recognized Palestine as a state at the end of May. Separately, 143 of the 193 members in the UN General Assembly voted in favor of a resolution stating that Palestinians qualify for full-member status at the United Nations at the beginning of May, according to the New York Times.
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Wildfire near LA spreads to more than 14,000 acres, sparking evacuations
A Southern California wildfire doubled in size overnight, causing the evacuation of more than 1,000 campers from a park, closing a popular recreation area on Father's Day and threatening a major freeway in and out of Los Angeles, authorities said. The Post Fire was burning out of control Sunday near Gorman, California, in the Tejon Pass area of Los Angeles County. The blaze started just before 2 p.m. PT on Saturday in the mountainous region and gusty winds caused flames to quickly spread to 5,000 acres, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire).
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2 killed, 14 injured in shooting at Juneteenth celebration in Texas; police searching for suspect
Police in Round Rock, Texas, have asked for the public's help in locating a suspect in connection with a shooting during a Juneteenth celebration that left two dead and 14 others injured. The incident happened on Saturday night when a fight broke out between two groups at the Old Settlers Park at about 11 p.m. local time, Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks said early Sunday. At about the same time, someone produced a gun and began to fire, Banks said, adding that multiple people were struck by gunfire.
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2 killed after World War II-era plane crashes near California airport: Officials
Two people who were aboard a World War II historical plane were killed Saturday when the aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Chino Airport in Southern California, firefighters said. The private Lockheed L12 aircraft was off the runway approximately 200 yards away in a grass field, when firefighters arrived around 12:35 p.m., Bryan Turner, the battalion chief with Chino Valley Fire District, told ABC News. Yanks Air Museum in Chino, California, said in a statement posted to Facebook on Sunday that one of its aircraft was involved in the fatal crash.
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Biden marks Eid while acknowledging the suffering of civilians in Gaza
President Joe Biden wished a "blessed and meaningful" Eid to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world in a new statement. Biden added that his administration is working to end the war and make progress toward a two-state solution. "And I strongly believe that the three-phase ceasefire proposal Israel has made to Hamas and that the U.N. Security Council has endorsed is the best way to end the violence in Gaza and ultimately end the war," Biden said.
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Multiple people shot at Michigan splash pad park, suspect dead: Police
Nine people were shot, including two children and a pregnant woman, when a 42-year-old gunman allegedly unleashed a barrage of nearly 30 rounds at a splash pad park in Michigan Saturday afternoon, authorities said. The Oakland County Sheriff's office said the suspect was found dead after the shooting near the Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad in Rochester Hills, about 25 miles north of Detroit, Saturday evening. The suspect was identified by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office as Michael William Nash.
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Famed New York City chef James Kent dies at 45
James Kent, the famed chef behind some of New York's top restaurants, has died, his restaurants and hospitality group announced on Saturday. "We are heartbroken to share that James Kent passed away unexpectedly earlier today," wrote Saga Hospitality Group in an Instagram post announcing the 45-year-old chef's death. Kent helmed some of the most luxurious restaurants in New York City including Crown Shy, Overstory and Saga.
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Potentially deadly heat wave envelops most of the nation
More than 55 million people across the nation were under an alert for extreme heat on Sunday and through most of the week ahead as temperatures are forecast to hit triple digits in some parts of the country. Over the next seven days, 265 million people, or about 82% of the U.S. population, are likely to experience temperatures topping 90 degrees as the official first day of summer arrives on Thursday. An Excessive Heat Watch was already issued Sunday for parts of New England, including Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
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Several injured after 'chemical agent,' fireworks caused mass exodus at Baltimore Pride event
Several people were injured as they attempted to flee a Baltimore pride event after a "chemical agent" was released and fireworks were set off in a crowd Saturday evening, according to Baltimore Police. Shortly after 8:30 p.m., officers stationed for Pride Parade festivities were informed that a possible chemical agent, potentially mace, hair spray, or another agent was released into the crowd gathered in front of the main music stage, according to police. Fireworks were also set off at the same location, causing a mass exodus that left several people injured as they attempted to flee the area.
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Prince William and Princess Kate's children, Jessica Alba and more post sweet Father's Day tributes
Father's Day has arrived and celebrities across the world from the Royal family to Hollywood are paying tribute to their fathers and husbands with touching Instagram posts. While some stars like Glen Powell highlight their father's humor, others like Jessica Alba took the moment to recognize the role their husbands play as strong father figures in their children's lives. In a post signed off by Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, the Royals wished Prince William a Happy Father's Day from the Prince and Princess of Wales shared social media account.
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Body of American tourist found on scenic Greek island, latest in a string of missing or dead foreigners
An American tourist was found dead Sunday on a beach on the Greek Island of Mathraki, the latest in a series of foreign tourists found dead or reported missing in the scenic vacation paradise in the past week, authorities said. The remains of the missing American were discovered at about 1:30 p.m. local time on a beach near the old port of Mathraki Island, the president of the community of Mathraki Island told ABC News. The man was last seen Tuesday at a tavern in Mathraki, west of Corfu Island, where he was staying with a Greek American friend, investigators told ABC News.
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Sen. Tim Scott says he stands by vote to certify 2020 election
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., who is on the short list to be former President Donald Trump's running mate, said Sunday he stands by his vote on Jan. 6, 2021, to certify President Joe Biden's 2020 victory. "I will stand by that decision and the next decision to certify the fact that Donald Trump will be the next president of the United States," Scott said on "This Week." When pressed if then-Vice President Mike Pence did the "right thing" by bucking Trump's demands to block certification of the results, Scott implied that Pence had no choice, saying the "constitution is clear."
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Woodward, Bernstein reflect on Watergate reporting 50 years later
Fifty years after they published “All the President’s Men,” Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein remain “joined at the hip.” “We're on the phone, usually a couple times a week to each other,” Bernstein said. The two Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters sat down with ABC “This Week” co-anchor Jonathan Karl at the Watergate Hotel as they marked the 50th anniversary of their iconic book, which Time called “perhaps the most influential piece of journalism in history.”
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Top ISIS leader in Somalia was target of US airstrike
A United States military airstrike in Somalia targeted the top Islamic State leader in late May, but it remains unclear if the leader was killed in the airstrike, according to U.S. officials. Abdulqadir Mumin has been identified by the U.S. as the head of the Islamic State in Somalia, an African affiliate of the terror group once known as ISIS. A statement from U.S. Africa Command disclosed that on May 31 it had conducted an airstrike in a remote area of northeastern Somalia, south of the Gulf of Aden, that killed three militants affiliated with the Islamic State.
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Suspect arrested in 2023 murder of mother of 5 killed while hiking in Maryland
After 10 months of searching the country, investigators said they arrested the suspect on Friday who they say allegedly murdered Rachel Morin while she was hiking through a Maryland trail last summer. Harford County Sherriff Jeffrey Gahler told reporters Saturday that through DNA evidence and tracking, local police and the FBI arrested Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in connection with the 2023 killing. Gahler said that his team, the FBI and the community worked relentlessly to bring justice to Morin and her family.
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Severe weather hits northern Plains as major heat wave set to move across country
Typically, scattered showers in Florida are no big deal, but with so many locations recently picking up 1 to 2 feet of rain, any showers today could lead to more flooding. Over the last seven days, Miami and Fort Lauderdale have both officially seen more than 14 inches of rainfall. Sunday is finally looking like a "mostly" dry day for the South Florida region, although there is always a chance for a pop-up thunderstorm for this area.
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Adult killed, child injured in shooting during football game at Maryland high school: Police
The incident took place outside Potomac High School in Oxon Hill around 11:20 a.m., Prince George's County Police said in a statement posted on X, formerly Twitter. Officers found the unidentified adult man "suffering from a gunshot wound(s)" and rushed him to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, according to the PGCPD.
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Harris, Zelenskyy join world leaders to discuss peace plan in Ukraine
Vice President Kamala Harris and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke warmly about the recent Ukrainian-American security agreement before a bilateral meeting at the Summit on Peace in Ukraine on Saturday in Switzerland. Zelenskyy said that Ukrainian "teams have started to implement" the U.S.-Ukraine bilateral security agreement that was recently signed in Italy. "Putin is trying to expand the war and make it more bloody," Zelenskyy said.