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Israel intensifies strikes in Gaza and Lebanon amid ceasefire efforts
Israel said it killed Hamasâs newly appointed armed wing chief in Gaza, while Gaza health officials reported civilian casualties in the same strike. In southern Lebanon, Israeli strikes killed at least 31 people and wounded 40, with more than 120 airstrikes reported in one day as ceasefire talks continued.
Trump attacks media over Iran coverage as negotiations continue
President Trump accused U.S. media outlets of framing any Iranian surrender as a false U.S. defeat, escalating his public pressure campaign. The remarks came as Iranian officials signaled that ceasefire negotiations remained ongoing.
U.S. military carries out another strike on suspected drug vessel
The U.S. military struck another vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one person and leaving two survivors, according to reporting cited by Democracy Now!. The Trump administration said the boat was carrying drugs but did not provide evidence for that claim.
Mass immigration hearings expanded to speed deportations
The Trump administration is expediting mass immigration hearings to increase deportations, with immigrants reportedly being scheduled in groups of 100 or more for master calendar hearings. NPRâs reporting cited in the source says the practice is being used at an unprecedented scale.
DHS standoff at Delaney Hall draws force-feeding threat
Three people have been arrested during a dayslong standoff at Delaney Hall, a Newark facility tied to immigration detention disputes. DHS denies there is an ongoing hunger strike, but border official Tom Homan said detainees could be force-fed if the situation worsens.
Bolivia faces weeks of protests over austerity and living costs
Thousands have been protesting across Bolivia for nearly a month, demanding President Rodrigo Pazâs resignation and opposing austerity measures. Lawmakers have moved to consider deploying armed forces as farmers, teachers, and other groups keep up pressure over rising living costs.
U.S. prepares Ebola screening support as outbreak concern grows
The CDC is seeking volunteers to help screen travelers arriving in the U.S. for Ebola, according to ABCâs broadcast. The request comes as public health officials warn about the outbreak and with major international travel expected ahead of the World Cup.
Trump administration reportedly plans Kenya deployment for Ebola response
The Wall Street Journal, as cited in the source roundup, reported that the Trump administration is preparing to send public health officials to Kenya to staff a possible quarantine center for exposed U.S. citizens. Some members of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps have reportedly already received deployment notices.
Chemical tank rupture at Washington paper mill kills at least one
ABC World News Tonight reported a chemical tank rupture at a paper mill in Washington state that killed at least one person and seriously injured several others. Authorities were still assessing the scene after the industrial accident.
New York Knicks reach NBA Finals for first time in 27 years
ABC reported that the New York Knicks advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years, one of the biggest sports headlines in the roundup. The achievement marks a major turnaround for the franchise.
Ken Paxton wins Texas Republican Senate runoff
AP projected Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to win the Republican Senate primary runoff, boosted by a last-minute endorsement from President Trump. The result sets up a high-profile general-election contest in Texas.
Sonny Rollins dies at 95
ABC World News Tonight reported the death of jazz legend Sonny Rollins at age 95. His passing was included among the dayâs major international and cultural headlines.