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Knicks rally from 29 points down and beat Spurs for 3-1 NBA Finals lead
Knicks rally from 29 points down and beat Spurs for 3-1 NBA Finals lead
The New York Knicks made a record comeback from 29 points down and moved to the brink of their first championship since 1973 by beating the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 on Wednesday night.
The Associated Press | Jun 11, 2026, 5:05 AM UTC
FBI seizing evidence at California plant where chemical tank overheated
FBI seizing evidence at California plant where chemical tank overheated
Federal authorities served a search warrant on Wednesday at a Southern California aerospace facility where a chemical tank overheated last month, forcing 50,000 residents to evacuate because authorities feared an explosion.
The Associated Press | Jun 10, 2026, 11:05 PM UTC
Trump vows to hit Iran 'very hard tonight' and later take over its oil and gas sectors
Trump vows to hit Iran 'very hard tonight' and later take over its oil and gas sectors
The latest threat comes after a second day of intensified strikes between the U.S and Iran, pushing the Middle East closer to the resumption of a full-scale war.
The Associated Press | Jun 10, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC
Somali World Cup referee denied U.S. entry, hailed as hero at home
Somali World Cup referee denied U.S. entry, hailed as hero at home
A World Cup dream denied — Somali referee Omar Artan receives a hero's welcome at home after being blocked from entering the United States and taking part in the World Cup.
Emmanuel Akinwotu | Jun 10, 2026, 8:45 PM UTC
Veterans and relatives see no place for Trump's arch near Arlington National Cemetery
Veterans and relatives see no place for Trump's arch near Arlington National Cemetery
Three Vietnam War veterans are suing to stop President Trump from building an arch just steps from Arlington National Cemetery, where 400,000 service members, veterans and their relatives are buried.
Rachel Treisman | Jun 10, 2026, 8:26 PM UTC
Report: ICE wasted millions, endangered detainees in largest immigration facility
Report: ICE wasted millions, endangered detainees in largest immigration facility
Since the opening of Camp East Montana in Texas last year, immigration lawyers and rights advocates have expressed concerns about conditions inside the facility.
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán | Jun 10, 2026, 8:10 PM UTC
The theory taking the rich by storm: China funds data center haters
The theory taking the rich by storm: China funds data center haters
Tech millionaires claim China is behind a wave of local opposition to U.S. data centers, while providing little direct evidence.
Geoff Brumfiel | Jun 10, 2026, 8:01 PM UTC
Taiwan drills with U.S. rocket system, firing in China's direction
Taiwan drills with U.S. rocket system, firing in China's direction
The drill on Wednesday marked the first time the U.S.-supplied HIMARS system has been fired into the Taiwan Strait.
The Associated Press | Jun 10, 2026, 3:29 PM UTC
Inflation tops 4% for the first time in 3 years on spike in gasoline prices
Inflation tops 4% for the first time in 3 years on spike in gasoline prices
Inflation has surged to its highest level in more than three years since the U.S. and Israel launched their war on Iran, triggering a surge in gasoline prices.
Scott Horsley | Jun 10, 2026, 1:08 PM UTC
July 1 brings big student loan changes. Here's what you need to know
July 1 brings big student loan changes. Here's what you need to know
A popular (and generous) repayment plan ends, two new plans begin and many borrowers will see new loan limits.
Cory Turner | Jun 10, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC
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