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Kennedy Center board seeks pause of ruling ordering removal of Trump's name
President Trump's board at the Kennedy Center is mounting a last-minute effort to keep his name on the facade of the performing arts facility before a court-ordered deadline to remove it by Friday.
The Associated Press | Jun 12, 2026, 5:43 AM UTC

Ousted South Korean President Yoon given prison term for drone flights over Pyongyang
South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol and his former defense minister were sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday in a case alleging Yoon ordered drone flights over Pyongyang in 2024 to heighten tensions with North Korea and justify declaring martial law at home.
The Associated Press | Jun 12, 2026, 5:21 AM UTC

Olivia Rodrigo, pop princess of vengeful angst, tries her hand at love songs
Ditching the punchy pop punk of Guts to play with a soft '80s pop and New Wave-indebted sound, her new LP is about the life cycle of her first "real, big girl" relationship. The result is bittersweet.
Hazel Cills | Jun 12, 2026, 4:01 AM UTC

Trump is taking aim at forest and wildfire research just as the West is poised to burn
The president is trying to downsize the U.S Forest Service and eliminate wildfire and smoke research as the American West is facing a potentially epic summer fire season.
Kirk Siegler | Jun 12, 2026, 4:01 AM UTC

The Supreme Court prohibits Alabama from using nitrogen gas for execution
Because of the ruling, Jeffery Lee's execution will be delayed. He still faces the death penalty.
Grady Martin, Nina Totenberg | Jun 12, 2026, 1:39 AM UTC

6/11 KVCR Midday News: Adelanto ICE Hunger Strike Continues and Faces Alleged Retaliation, Perris City Council Takes Steps to Ban Data Centers & More
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Toni Lopez | Jun 11, 2026, 9:10 PM UTC

U.S. and Iran peace deal within reach, Pakistan's prime minister says
The U.S. and Iran appeared closer to reaching a peace deal on Friday, as a sequence of social media posts signaled progress. President Trump had previously been amping up his rhetoric against Iran.
Franco Ordoñez | Jun 11, 2026, 8:04 PM UTC

Trump names Jay Clayton to serve as director of national intelligence
The announcement follows Trump's decision to nominate an ally and political attack dog to serve as acting director. The pick sparked a backlash that doomed efforts to renew a key intelligence tool.
Eric McDaniel | Jun 11, 2026, 7:35 PM UTC

Ebola testing has improved in DRC but still isn't nearly enough
The DRC has improved testing capacity for Ebola with two facilities operating in or near the epicenter. But this still may not be enough to keep up with a rapidly expanding disease.
Jonathan Lambert | Jun 11, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC

Socioeconomic factors are becoming 'biologically embedded' in children's brains
A study of more than 2,300 9- to 10-year-olds found that socioeconomic factors explained most differences in the preteens' brain development.
Jon Hamilton | Jun 11, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC



