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Knicks beat Spurs by one point for 2-0 lead in NBA Finals
The red-hot Knicks are going home, two wins away from an NBA championship that the capital of the world has been waiting to see for generations.
The Associated Press | Jun 6, 2026, 5:07 AM UTC

U.S. military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Gulf allies
The exchange of strikes comes as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on Iran to make a deal to end the conflict.
The Associated Press | Jun 6, 2026, 4:15 AM UTC

Republican Steve Hilton to face Democrat Xavier Becerra for California governor
This November in California, voters will have the choice between Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra for governor. Republicans haven't won statewide in California in 20 years.
Marisa Lagos | Jun 6, 2026, 12:42 AM UTC

After D.C.'s Reflecting Pool gets repainted, visitors ask: What changed?
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is refilling after President Trump had it painted "American flag blue." Some visitors say the results of the project — which reportedly cost millions — are subtle.
Rachel Treisman | Jun 5, 2026, 9:12 PM UTC

CDC report: Ebola outbreak could rival the worst on record unless world acts
New modeling from the CDC shows that if measures aren't taken immediately, this outbreak could sicken more than 20,000 people in the next three months.
Rob Stein, Maria Godoy | Jun 5, 2026, 8:35 PM UTC

Graham Platner isn't going anywhere in Maine Senate race after latest controversy
Graham Platner is denying accusations of being physically rough with former girlfriends saying that report in The New York Times and other controversies are a sign his campaign is gaining momentum.
Saige Miller, Steve Mistler | Jun 5, 2026, 8:16 PM UTC

Nick Jonas steals Paul Rudd's 'Power Ballad' in a profound story about art and honesty
In 'Power Ballad,' a wedding singer played by Paul Rudd writes a hit — and a popstar makes it his.
Linda Holmes | Jun 5, 2026, 5:20 PM UTC

Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit since 2019
The announcement was made by both countries Friday a day after North Korea unveiled a new facility to produce nuclear fuel.
The Associated Press | Jun 5, 2026, 5:03 PM UTC

Weekly News Wrap with Cassie MacDuff 6/5/2026
Former Press-Enterprise Columnist and longtime KVCR news contributor, Cassie MacDuff joins KVCR to review a few of the Inland Empire's major news stories of the past week. The conversation can be heard on KVCR's "Morning Edition" most Friday mornings at 6:45 and 8:45. Our segments with Cassie are also archived here for listening on demand.
Cassie MacDuff, Jessica Greenwell | Jun 5, 2026, 4:47 PM UTC

2 young directors strike big at the box office with 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession'
Backrooms, by 20-year-old filmmaker Kane Parsons, is set in a mysterious maze of abandoned offices. Curry Barker, 26, tells a horror story about consent and male loneliness in Obsession.
Justin Chang | Jun 5, 2026, 4:10 PM UTC



