Congress sends bill to release Epstein files to President Trump
Congress is sending President Donald Trump a bill to compel the Justice Department to make public its case files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Sources: AP News
Immigration courts used as deportation traps for migrants
Migrants attending what they thought were routine immigration court hearings are being detained and deported in coordinated operations by ICE agents.
Sources: AP News
Nvidia reports strong earnings amid AI leadership position
Nvidia's latest earnings demonstrate the company's dominant position in the artificial intelligence race, clearing high expectations set by analysts.
Sources: AP News
Florida congresswoman indicted for stealing $5 million in disaster funds
U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida has been indicted on charges accusing her of stealing federal disaster funds and using the money to aid her 2021 campaign.
Sources: AP News
Russian attack kills 25 in Ukraine's Ternopil during Zelenskyy-Erdogan meeting
A Russian drone and missile attack killed 25 people in Ukraine's Ternopil as President Zelenskyy met with Turkey's President Erdogan to discuss security cooperation.
Sources: AP News
Trump administration moves to roll back Endangered Species Act protections
The Trump administration is proposing to eliminate automatic protections for threatened species and require species-specific rules, potentially delaying conservation efforts for animals like monarch butterflies and manatees.
Sources: AP News, NPR
Small nations make historic World Cup qualifications
Curaçao becomes the smallest country ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, while Haiti and Cape Verde also secure historic spots in the 2026 tournament.
Sources: NPR
Massive fire in Japan destroys 170 homes and forces evacuations
A major fire in southwestern Japan's Oita prefecture has damaged or destroyed 170 homes, killed one person, and forced mass evacuations, with firefighters struggling to contain the blaze.
Sources: NPR
Frida Kahlo painting expected to break auction record for female artist
Frida Kahlo's 1940 painting 'El sueño (La cama)' is estimated to sell for $40-60 million at Sotheby's, potentially setting a new record for the most expensive artwork by a woman.
Sources: NPR
Gunmen abduct 24 schoolgirls in northwestern Nigeria
Armed men kidnapped 24 girls from a secondary school dormitory in Nigeria's Kebbi state, with one student escaping and security forces launching search operations in nearby forests.
Sources: NPR