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UNITED STATES
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CHARLIE KIRK SHOT
Judge sets summer 2028 trial for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk
SUMMARY: The man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk will stand trial in the summer of 2028. District Judge Tony Graf allocated 105 days for the proceedings, beginning with jury selection on June 21, 2028. Attorneys for defendant Tyler Robinson proposed a trial starting in 2029. Graf faced pressure from Kirk’s family and supporters to speed up court proceedings that already have lasted more than a year. Robinson has pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder in the killing of Kirk while the activist spoke to several thousand people at Utah Valley University. The defendant turned himself in a day after the shooting.
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US-OHIO STATE-FRATERNITY-FIRE
Ohio State suspends fraternity while investigating a video showing men engulfed in flames
SUMMARY: A fraternity at Ohio State University has been temporarily suspended while authorities investigate a video that appears to show two people engulfed in flames. A university spokesperson says the two people are getting medical treatment and that the matter has been referred to Columbus police. The university says the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity is on interim suspension while the school investigates. The CEO of the fraternity says it is cooperating with the investigation and will take appropriate action. Police say it appears the event took place Saturday.
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US--CRUISE SHIP-DEATH
FBI is investigating a possible killing aboard a cruise ship out of Texas
SUMMARY: The FBI is investigating what it called a “suspected homicide” aboard a cruise ship that returned to port after departing from Galveston, Texas. The agency announced the investigation in a brief statement Monday. The probe is ongoing, and the FBI has not provided further details. The company that operates the MSC Seascape said it has resumed its voyage and left Galveston as of Monday afternoon. A spokesperson for MSC Cruises said the company is cooperating with authorities and providing support to those impacted. The towering white vessel can host nearly 5,900 guests and has more than 1,600 crew.
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US--LINDSAY CLANCY TRIAL
Judge’s ruling could clear the way for Lindsay Clancy to be tried again in the deaths of her 3 kids
SUMMARY: A judge has denied a motion to dismiss the murder case against Lindsay Clancy, potentially clearing the way for her to be retried next year in the deaths of her three young children. Clancy’s lawyers moved to dismiss the charges on double jeopardy grounds, arguing that the judge should have removed the one juror who favored conviction, then allowed jury deliberations to continue. Clancy doesn’t deny that she killed her kids in 2023, but her lawyers say she had postpartum psychosis and was unable to control her behavior. Prosecutors have acknowledged that she had mental health problems, but they say she acted deliberately and understood her actions were wrong. A judge declared a mistrial after jurors couldn’t reach a verdict.
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WASHINGTON/POLITICS
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US--HEGSETH-IMPEACHMENT
Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky launches bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
SUMMARY: Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky has filed a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The swift action came as the House opened Monday, following the midterm elections, and sets the stage for a dramatic vote on whether to remove one of the Trump administration’s most prominent figures. The resolution largely focuses on the war in Iran but also includes references to Hegseth’s role in carrying out military actions in Yemen and Venezuela. Massie said Hegseth’s actions amount to “high crimes and misdemeanors.” A vote in the House could come by mid-week, putting pressure on Republicans — many of whom blamed their election wipeout on the Iran war.
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US--IRAN-US
Trump after meeting with Qatari PM says he believes war with Iran is militarily ‘effectively over’
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump says he believes the war in Iran “militarily is effectively over.” The president made a surprise visit to the White House briefing room after meeting with Qatar’s prime minister earlier Monday. “Iran militarily is effectively over,” Trump said. “We’re just keeping it the status quo.” Trump added that Iran has been “decapitated” but said he is still looking to make sure there’s a long-term solution to ensuring that Iran’s nuclear program is defanged.
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US--ELECTION-2026-THE LATEST
The Latest: Republican Rep. Thomas Massie files resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
SUMMARY: Rep. Thomas Massie has moved to force a vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, focusing on the war in Iran. The resolution could lead to a vote by mid-week. Hegseth plans a press conference Tuesday to address the impeachment threat, defending the war as necessary. The House and Senate are back in session for a short period to finish the Republican agenda before a power change in January 2027. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended Hegseth, calling the impeachment effort unfair. The situation reflects ongoing political tensions and challenges within the GOP.
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US--SUPREME COURT-BORDER WALL-TEXAS
Supreme Court clears the way for border wall construction in Texas’s Big Bend to resume
SUMMARY: The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to resume border wall construction in the Big Bend region of Texas. The border wall is a key project for President Donald Trump, who has promised to build it from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico. Republicans in Congress funded the project with $46 billion last summer. Customs and Border Protection have been building 12 miles of border barriers a week. In the Big Bend region, bipartisan opposition argues the project wastes money in an area with historically low illegal immigration. They suggest using surveillance technology instead.
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US--ELECTION 2026-ARIZONA
Democrats win the Arizona House, Senate and governor’s office for the first time since 1966
SUMMARY: Democrats have won control of both legislative chambers in Arizona and retained the governor’s office, giving the party its first trifecta in the state since 1966. This marks a significant Democratic victory in Tuesday’s midterm elections, which saw the biggest gains in state legislatures for either party since the nationwide wave of Republican victories in 2010. Democrats will now have a trifecta in Arizona, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. The parties had previously shared power in all six states. Democrats also won control of legislative chambers in Texas, New Hampshire and North Carolina.
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US--CONGRESS-ENERGY-PERMITTING
Senate weighs sweeping energy legislation in first major action since midterm elections
SUMMARY: The Senate is set to consider bipartisan legislation to speed up permitting for data centers and infrastructure projects. This move comes after last week’s election, which was a setback for President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans. The bill aims to shorten the timeline for starting energy projects, including clean energy and fossil fuels. Trump supports the bill, calling it a win for U.S. energy independence. However, environmental groups oppose it, citing concerns about fossil fuel development and weakened safeguards. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries also criticized the bill. Amendments have been proposed to gain more support.
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INTERNATIONAL
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EU--G7-FOREIGN MINISTERS
Rubio makes clear that Trump’s foreign policy won’t change after GOP election losses
SUMMARY: Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Republican losses in the midterm elections won’t affect the Trump administration’s approach to foreign policy. Rubio spoke to reporters Monday after the first day of talks with his counterparts from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies. Clear differences on global crises have emerged among the top diplomats gathered in Paris. Rubio said President Donald Trump will decide U.S. policies as he sees fit, regardless of his Republican Party’s wipeout in the midterms. He said Trump is intent on ending conflicts with Iran and between Russia and Ukraine but that the United States will maintain an “America First” approach on the world stage.
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EU--RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR
Trump envoys aim to persuade Russia to include Europe in negotiations on ending war with Ukraine
SUMMARY: The White House aims to use talks with Ukrainian and Russian officials to persuade Moscow to agree to broader negotiations involving European officials. U.S. officials said Monday that President Donald Trump’s envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, plan to meet with counterparts from Germany, France, Britain, Italy, NATO and the European Union. That meeting comes before trilateral negotiations with Russian and Ukrainian officials. Those talks are scheduled Tuesday and Wednesday. Russia has resisted European participation in peace talks. But a U.S. official said the White House believes Europe must be involved in finding an endgame to the war.
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ML--MIDEAST
Houthi rebels say at least 44 killed in airstrike near Yemeni capital, and other Mideast news
SUMMARY: Health authorities with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels say the death toll from airstrikes near Yemen’s capital has risen to 44, with women and children accounting for most of those killed. Separately, Iran’s foreign ministry has dismissed comments made over the weekend by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Iranian demands for ending the war were “ridiculous.” In Washington, President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Qatar’s prime minister at the White House on Monday. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he’s also voiced his concerns with Trump about the possibility of the U.S. resuming attacks on Iran.
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EU--POLAND-SHOOTING
Polish gunman who killed 6 in Krakow square dies in a hospital
SUMMARY: Polish police say a 24-year-old gunman who opened fire in Krakow and killed six people and wounded 15 others has died in a hospital. Michał Oksiński had driven through the square in the heart of Krakow’s Old Town on Saturday and randomly opened fire. No motive is yet known for the attack. Oksiński died on Monday. The Pole had been in critical condition after police shot him to end the attack and had several operations. Authorities also found the bodies of the assailant’s sister, mother and father at the man’s family home. They likely died from gunshot wounds.
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EU--RUSSIA-UKRAINE-TALKS-WHAT-TO-KNOW
US-led peace talks for Russia and Ukraine will look at security guarantees for both sides
SUMMARY: For the first time since February, Russian, Ukrainian and U.S. negotiators are scheduled to hold talks on ending the full-scale war that is nearing its five-year mark. The two-day session starts Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It follows previous negotiations early this year that failed to produce any visible progress toward ending Europe’s most devastating conflict since World War II. The negotiations follow last month’s localized truce around the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in southern Ukraine that allowed the evacuation of some trapped residents and the delivery of desperately needed humanitarian supplies. But fierce fighting continues along the front line and both sides have escalated their long-range attacks with drones and missiles.
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BUSINESS
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FINANCIAL MARKETS
US stocks rally and recover most of last week’s losses as oil prices swing lower
SUMMARY: U.S. stocks rallied and recovered most of their big loss from last week as oil prices swung lower. The S&P 500 jumped 2.3% Monday for a second straight gain following a wipeout on worries that Democratic victories in the U.S. midterm elections could lead to a slowdown in the construction of AI data centers. The best day for the index since April has it sitting just 3.4% below its record set last month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average leaped 1,104 points, and the Nasdaq composite rose 2.7%. Stocks broadly got a lift from a 5.8% drop for Brent oil’s price.
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NVIDIA-JENSEN-HUANG-INVESTIGATION
Trump says FBI is looking at Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s affair with Chinese agent
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump says Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang should not worry about the FBI looking into his affair with a Chinese government agent. “I know the FBI is looking into it in terms of something else, and I think that he’ll be in good shape,” Trump said Monday at a White House briefing. The president called Huang, whose computer chips have helped to launch the artificial intelligence revolution, a “very honorable man.” The president said he had spoken with Huang. “I asked him about that and he said he had absolutely no idea that the person in question was a spy,” Trump said.
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US--NVIDIA-WHAT TO KNOW
What we know — and what we don’t — as Nvidia investigates an alleged spy plot involving its CEO
SUMMARY: Stunning allegations of a spy plot have prompted Nvidia to investigate whether its founder and CEO, Jensen Huang, was the target of a “foreign intelligence effort.” Huang admitted to having an extramarital affair, and acknowledged that news reports surrounding the relationship and potential national security concerns led Nvidia’s board to investigate. He did not name the person he had been intimate with, but The New York Times identified her as business executive and Chinese citizen Alice Huang — who, the outlet said, U.S. intelligence determined was gathering information for Beijing. China’s Foreign Ministry dismissed the spying allegations. Many questions remain unanswered, but the scandal is already bringing turmoil.
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NVIDIA-JENSEN HUANG
Nvidia’s investigation into CEO Huang’s affair puts a spotlight on chip billionaire’s personal life
SUMMARY: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is in the spotlight after revelations of an affair with a purported Chinese spy triggered a board investigation. Huang, a key figure in the AI revolution, co-founded Nvidia in 1993 at a Denny’s diner in San Jose, California. Born in Taiwan, he moved to the U.S. at age 9 and later studied electrical engineering at Oregon State University. He met his wife, Lori, there, and they both became chip designers in Silicon Valley. Known for his black leather jacket, Huang is seen as irreplaceable by tech analysts, who say Nvidia’s success is heavily tied to him.
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NVIDIA-STOCK
Internal probe into CEO Jensen Huang and ‘foreign intelligence’ weighs on high-flying Nvidia shares
SUMMARY: Shares of Nvidia are down 5% after the computer chip maker, central to the artificial intelligence race, opened an investigation into reports that CEO Jensen Huang was the “target of a foreign intelligence effort.” Nvidia’s announcement of the investigation Sunday followed Huang’s acknowledgment that he had been intimate with a business executive who, according to The New York Times, U.S. intelligence determined was gathering information for China. China’s Foreign Ministry dismissed the spying allegations, calling them a smear campaign against Beijing.
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HEALTH/SCIENCE
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US-MED--OBESITY DRUGS-WARNING
FDA adds rare vision-loss warning to popular GLP-1 drugs
SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration is adding a new warning about possible rare cases of vision loss reported with popular drugs used for weight loss and diabetes, such as Ozempic. FDA regulators on Monday said the warning information will be added to all GLP-1 drugs, the blockbuster medications whose popularity has exploded in recent years. The new language warns doctors of a rare eye condition that can cause loss of vision. The agency says the problem can be permanent and is not fully understood. The FDA says the issue has been reported with all GLP-1 drugs on the market, though it occurs in only a tiny fraction of patients.
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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT
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EU--CLIMATE-COP31-TURKEY
UN climate summit kicks off in Turkey after a disastrous year of extreme weather
SUMMARY: World leaders, delegates and climate activists are in Antalya, Turkey, for a U.N. climate summit. The two-week event started on Monday. This year’s summit, known as COP31, follows a disastrous year linked to climate change, including deadly heat waves in Europe and floods in Nepal. Delegates at the summit are under pressure to take effective action as climate scientists predict the world will exceed the 1.5 degree Celsius global warming threshold set by the Paris Agreement. Turkey’s environment minister, Murat Kurum, wants the summit to focus on turning previous commitments into action. A central theme is promoting electrification to reduce greenhouse emissions.
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RELIGION
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LT-REL--ARGENTINA-POPE-ABUSE
Pope meets with survivors of clergy abuse in Argentina as it reckons with legacy and ongoing cases
SUMMARY: Pope Leo XIV has met with survivors of clergy abuse during his visit to Argentina. The country has been reckoning with the Catholic Church’s legacy of abuse and cover-up, including in cases in which the Argentine Pope Francis intervened. The Vatican said Leo spent about an hour on Monday meeting individually, and then as a group, with five victims of abuse by clergy and “church institutions” who were chosen by the local church. The meeting took place at the Catholic University of Argentina. Leo listened to their “painful stories and proposals to consolidate paths of healing in the church,” said a statement from the Vatican spokesman.
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LT-REL--ARGENTINA-POPE
Pope urges Argentina to protect the vulnerable from Milei’s austerity measures
SUMMARY: Pope Leo XIV has delivered a sweeping tribute to the dignity of workers before Argentina’s labor and business leaders. The speech Monday was a rebuke to the libertarian agenda of President Javier Milei. The visit came after Leo’s first Mass in Argentina, which the Vatican said drew an estimated 2.5 million people. It has electrified a predominantly Catholic country that had not hosted a papal visit in nearly four decades. Leo’s Argentine predecessor, Pope Francis, never once returned home during his 12-year papacy, a decision widely attributed to his wariness of becoming a pawn in the nation’s polarized politics.
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US-ELECTION 2026-EDUCATION
Democrats plan to use new power to rein in Trump’s education agenda, but their tools are limited
SUMMARY: Democrats in Congress are gearing up to challenge President Donald Trump’s education policies, including the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department. With upcoming majorities in both houses of Congress, Democrats plan to use their oversight and appropriations powers to push back. However, Trump’s veto power could limit their efforts to launching investigations and leveraging federal funding. Democrats on the Senate Appropriations Committee are considering adding conditions to spending bills to curb Trump’s education agenda. Despite their new power, there’s little optimism they can override Trump’s veto on major education bills.
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US--EDUCATION-SCHOOL CLOSURES
School closures are accelerating in US, but more financial pain lies ahead
SUMMARY: Students in Vallejo, California, faced a challenging start to the school year as they adjusted to a new school after their previous one closed. Across the U.S., many students are experiencing similar disruptions as schools shut down due to declining enrollment and reduced funding. Last year, 1,156 U.S. schools closed, the highest since the pandemic, according to an analysis of federal data by Big Local News at Stanford University. Vallejo City Unified School District near San Francisco has closed five campuses since 2025. Research shows closures rarely bring financial relief, and they can drive families to charter or private schools. Vallejo’s superintendent says cuts are necessary to adjust to declining enrollment.
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ENTERTAINMENT
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ENT--ROCK HALL INDUCTION-THINGS TO KNOW
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony is this weekend. Who’s getting in, and who’s honoring them?
SUMMARY: Billy Idol, Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan, Phil Collins, Sade, Iron Maiden, Queen Latifah, Joy Division/New Order, and the late Luther Vandross are set to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday. The ceremony will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The event promises surprises, with few details revealed yet about performances or tributes. After two years of livestreaming, the ceremony will return to being aired later on ABC and Disney+. Other honorees include MC Lyte, Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti, and Gram Parsons, along with producers Rick Rubin and others.
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DOLLY PARTON ESTATE
Judge dismisses case from Dolly Parton’s manager alleging her nephew threatened her estate
SUMMARY: A Tennessee judge has dismissed a case involving Dolly Parton’s longtime manager and her nephew. The manager, Danny Nozell, initially sought an injunction against Bryan Seaver, Parton’s nephew and head of security, alleging he threatened her estate and its employees. Nozell requested the dismissal after reaching an agreement with Seaver. The order allows the case to be filed again if needed. Seaver’s lawyers state he deeply cares about Parton’s legacy. The dismissal ends a public rift that began while Parton was ill and continued after her death in August. Details about the agreement remain undisclosed.
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SPORTS
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FBC--CFP EXPANSION
College Football Playoff decides to double down and a 24-team playoff is set for next season
SUMMARY: The College Football Playoff will expand to 24 teams next year, ending a three-decade era of conference title games. College leaders announced the new format Monday after ESPN agreed to rework its contract to add 11 new games. The deal is for five years and an additional $1.7 billion. The new format will have five automatic qualifiers, including champions from the Power Four leagues. The other teams will be chosen by a selection panel. The top eight seeds will receive first-round byes, and the playoff will start on the second weekend in December.
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BKC--T25-MEN’S POLL
UCLA jumps into top 10 of men’s AP Top 25 basketball poll as Florida, Duke, Illini lead the rankings
SUMMARY: UCLA has climbed into the top 10 in the first regular-season AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll. Florida remains No. 1, with the top four unchanged. The Gators earned 53 of 60 first-place votes after wins over Miami and Jacksonville. Duke, Illinois, and UConn follow in the rankings. Michigan State is fifth. UCLA moved from No. 22 to No. 9 after beating then-No. 5 Arizona. Virginia, Texas, Houston, and Louisville round out the top 10. Arizona and Tennessee dropped in the rankings. The Southeastern Conference leads with seven teams in the Top 25.
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BKW--T25-WOMEN’S POLL
Michigan surges to No. 2 in AP Top 25 women’s poll after win over UConn; South Carolina still No. 1
SUMMARY: Michigan has climbed to No. 2 in the Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll. This is the Wolverines’ highest ranking ever, following a 77-66 win over then-No. 2 UConn. Michigan was ranked fifth in the preseason poll. South Carolina remains No. 1 after victories over Maryland and North Carolina. The Big Ten has 10 teams in the Top 25, matching a record set by the Southeastern Conference.
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