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Sly Stone, of the iconic band Sly and the Family Stone, dead at age 82
Sly Stone, the iconic frontman of the band Sly and the Family Stone, andan influential figure in funk, soul and rock, has died at the age of 82.
Published on: June 09, 2025 | Source:
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Barbara strengthens, becoming first hurricane of eastern Pacific season
The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Monday that swells generated by the storm system will affect portions of the coast of southwestern Mexico during the next few days.
Published on: June 09, 2025 | Source:With trade talks due to start, China says exports to U.S. fell 35% in May
China has reported its exports to the United States fell 35% in May from a year earlier, straining the economy, as trade talks with Washington were due to start in London.
Published on: June 09, 2025 | Source:Explosion at U.S. base on Okinawa injures 4 Japanese soldiers
Japanese officials say an explosion at a storage site for unexploded ordnance at a U.S. military base on Japanβs southern island of Okinawa injured four Japanese soldiers.
Published on: June 09, 2025 | Source:NIH scientists publish letter criticizing Trump’s deep cuts in public health research
The letter addresses the termination of 2,100 research grants valued at more than $12 billion and some of the human costs that have resulted, such as cutting off medication regimens to participants in clinical trials or leaving them with unmonitored device implants.
Published on: June 09, 2025 | Source:Small plane carrying 6 people crashes off the San Diego coast
The plane was owned by an Arizona-based nutritional supplement maker, Optimal Health Systems, which didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
Published on: June 09, 2025 | Source:Israeli forces seize aid boat headed to Gaza, detain Greta Thunberg and other activists
The activists had set out to protest Israel's ongoing military campaign in the Gaza Strip and its restrictions on the entry of humanitarian aid.
Published on: June 09, 2025 | Source:U.S. immigration restrictions officially in effect for 19 countries
A new proclamation, which U.S. President Donald Trump signed last week, bans citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. It also imposes heightened restrictions on seven other countries.
Published on: June 09, 2025 | Source:Gilgeous-Alexander drops game-high 34 points as Thunder rout Pacers to even NBA Finals
This has been Oklahoma City's formula all season: Lose one game, respond in the next. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points, Alex Caruso added 20 off the bench and the Thunder beat the Indiana Pacers 123-107 on Sunday night to tie these finals at one game apiece.
Published on: June 09, 2025 | Source:Israeli forces halt Gaza-bound aid boat, detain Greta Thunberg and other activists
A Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists arrived at an Israeli port Monday after Israeli forces stopped and detained them β enforcing a longstanding blockade of the Palestinian territory that has been tightened during the Israel-Hamas war.
Published on: June 09, 2025 | Source:Hegseth brings warfighter mentality to media relations
The Defense Department's relationship with reporters has gone from bad to worse following a string of missives from Secretary Pete Hegseth and his office aimed at controlling the Pentagon press corps. Hegsethβs war on the media includes taking desks away from legacy outlets, locking the doors to one of the few places reporters have access...
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:Judge declines to block Trump's Corporation for Public Broadcasting board firings
Correction: A previous version of this article gave incorrect names of the fired CPB board members. They are Laura Ross, Diane Kaplan and Thomas Rothman. A federal judge on Sunday declined to block President Trumpβs removal of three board members of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), ruling the plaintiffs failed to demonstrate a strong...
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:Trump says he's meeting with military leaders at Camp David
President Trump told reporters on Sunday that heβs heading to Camp David to meet with military and other leaders, shortly before he posted a message online calling Los Angeles protesters an βinsurrectionist mob.β During a gaggle before boarding Air Force One, Trump would not rule out invoking the Insurrection Act, which could allow the military...
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:National Guard troops arrive in Los Angeles on Trump’s orders to calm protests
The first of 2,000 National Guard troops ordered by President Trump arrived in Los Angeles to quell clashes between protesters and immigration officers. In a memo, Trump said the demonstrations βconstitute a form of rebellion." On social media, Gov. Newsom said the guardβs presence would βescalate tensions." Democratic Rep. Nanette BarragΓ‘n, who represents Paramount, California, joins John Yang.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Hundreds of LGBTQ+ people and allies gather for final day of WorldPride
In our news wrap Sunday, hundreds of LGBTQ+ people and allies gathered for the final day of WorldPride in Washington, D.C., overnight air strikes continued in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine and Moscow's mayor says they intercepted Ukrainian drones, a Colombian senator and presidential hopeful is in critical condition after being shot at a campaign event and Carlos Alcaraz wins the French Open.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:New book ‘Empire of AI’ investigates OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is one of the most famous and secretive companies in the world working to develop artificial general intelligence that would match or surpass the cognitive abilities of humans across every task. Investigative journalist Karen Hao joins Ali Rogin to discuss her new book, βEmpire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altmanβs OpenAI," which delves into the company.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:How researchers in Florida are using gene editing to protect the state’s orange groves
Researchers in Florida are testing a new gene-edited tree that they hope will be able to fight off the tiny insects that have devastated the stateβs orange groves for years. Colleen Krantz of Iowa PBS reports.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:Speaker Johnson teases follow-ups to the 'one big, beautiful bill'
The βone big, beautiful billβ may not be so singular, after all. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is teasing follow-up legislation to the megabill of President Trumpβs tax cut and spending priorities that Republicans can push though using the same special budget reconciliation process that requires only GOP votes. That tool can be used once per...
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:ICE moves to dismiss cases in bid to fast-track deportations after courthouse arrests
As Vadzim Baluty watched his son Aliaksandr Baluty get arrested by six plainclothes U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers directly after an immigration court hearing, he had the sinking feeling heβd made a costly mistake. Vadzim Baluty, accompanying his son for his first court appearance in his asylum bid, agreed last month when an...
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:DNC chair on leaked call says Hogg 'essentially destroyed' initial credibility
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin said in a recent party meeting that Vice Chair David Hogg has βessentially destroyedβ his chances of leading the DNC successfully, according to leaked audio obtained by Politico. Martin seemed to get choked up as he addressed Hogg, who rose to national prominence as a gun control activist...
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:National Guard troops arrive in Los Angeles to quell protests on orders from Trump
Law enforcement authorities fired tear gas on a group of protesters gathered in Los Angeles on Sunday, hours after President Donald Trumpdeployed the National Guardto the city in an effort to quell recent unrest against federal immigration authorities.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:Newsom mocks Hegseth, Trump over 'job well done' post on National Guard
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) mocked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Trump in a post on the social platform X on Sunday amid tension between the governor and the Trump administration over protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In response to a Sunday post on X from Hegseth featuring a screenshot of another...
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:Carlos Alcaraz wins French Open in epic five set match against Jannik Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz rallied from two sets down and saved three match points to beat Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (10-2) on Sunday and retain hisFrench Opentitle for a second straight year.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:Alcaraz wins 2nd straight French Open men's title in 5-set thriller over top-ranked Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz rallied from two sets down and saved three match points to beat Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (10-2) on Sunday and retain his French Open title for a second straight year.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:Homan warns California officials can be arrested if they disrupt ICE raids
Border czar Tom Homan on Sunday warned California officials could face arrest and prosecution if they "cross the line" following President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles to quell ongoing immigration protests. Trump ordered at least 2,000 National Guard members to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents after two days of...
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:Israel vows to block Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg
Defense Minister Israel Katz said that Israel wouldn't allow anyone to break its naval blockade of thePalestinian territory, which he said was aimed atpreventing Hamasfrom importing arms.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:Texas Republican says LA is 'tip of the iceberg' as deportations nationwide 'about to go way up'
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), who represents a southern border district, praised President Trumpβs deployment of the National Guard and said he thinks activity in Los Angeles is just βthe tip of the icebergβ as the Trump administration ramps up deportations. In an interview Sunday on CBS News's "Face the Nation," Gonzales called the protests in...
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:Live updates: National Guard arrives in LA, Trump says protesters not allowed to wear masks
California National Guard troops began arriving in Los Angeles on Sunday morning after President Trump said he would be deploying 2,000 members to respond to immigration protests. Trump earlier on Sunday said people participating in protests in Los Angeles will not be allowed to wear masks and praised the National Guard for βa job well doneβ after deploying...
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:Mullin fires back at Newsom over National Guard in Los Angeles: 'Words are cheap'
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) on Sunday fired back at comments from California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) over the deployment of the National Guard to the Los Angeles area. βThe federal government is moving to take over the California National Guard and deploy 2,000 soldiers. That move is purposefully inflammatory and will only escalate tensions,β Newsom...
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:Carney lays out Canada's G7 summit priorities while managing a complicated guest list
With one week to go until G7 leaders gather in Alberta, Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced his priorities for the meeting and is managing a guest list that lays bare fault lines in some of Canadaβs international relationships.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:Tropical Storm Barbara forms off southwest coast of Mexico
Tropical Storm Barbara has formed off the southwest coast of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said early Sunday.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:Is your phone waterproof? A researcher debunks myths about what happens when your devices get wet
If you've ever dropped your cellphone in the water, then you've probably turned to the internet for a quick solution for drying out your drenched device.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:Palestinians say 5 killed by Israeli fire near aid sites. Israel says it fired warning shots
Palestinian health officials and witnesses say at least five people were killed and others were wounded Sunday by Israeli fire as they headed toward two aid distribution points in the Gaza Strip run by an Israeli and U.S.-backed group. Israel's military said it fired warning shots at people who approached its forces.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:Colombian presidential hopeful 'fighting for his life' after rally shooting, says wife
Colombian Sen. Miguel Uribe Turbay β a possible candidate in the country's presidential election next year β was shot and wounded at a campaign rally in Bogota on Saturday, authorities said.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:Millions of seahorses worth $29M smuggled illegally, study finds
A Canadian-led study found nearly 300 instances of seahorse smuggling in 62 countries over a decade β and researchers say the findings highlight only part of the true scale of the illegal trade.
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