Iran to lodge FIFA complaint over World Cup travel restrictions
Iran plans to lodge a complaint with football’s world governing body FIFA over travel restrictions its team is facing in the U.S. at the World Cup.
Comedian Carlos Mencia faces 12 felony charges for failing to report more than $8M in earnings
Comedian Carlos Mencia was arrested Thursday and charged with 12 felony charges for failing to report or pay taxes on more than $8 million in earnings, prosecutors said.
Rescue dog Osito steals hearts at the World Cup, one bike ride at a time
Osito, a rescue dog has become a sensation after arriving at Mexico’s opening match on the back of a bicycle, dressed in a jersey, sunglasses and a cap.
U.S. and Iran peace talks postponed and U.K. PM Keir Starmer braces for leadership battle: Morning Rundown
Peace talks between U.S. and Iranian leaders have been postponed amid Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
Maryland Senate president faces primary after snubbing Democratic redistricting effort
Maryland state Senate president Bill Ferguson is facing a primary challenge in the wake of his decision last year not to pursue a new Democratic gerrymander in the state, in a rebuke to national Democrats and the governor.
GOP senator denies endorsing Colombian presidential candidate. His X account says otherwise.
Colombian-born Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, has become a key adviser to the Trump administration on Latin America policy.
Maine resolves ranked choice primaries, setting up the governor’s race and a key House contest
Maine’s major primaries were resolved early Friday morning after the state tabulated its ranked choice votes: Democrat Hanna Pingree will face off against Republican Bobby Charles in the race for governor, while Democrat Matt Dunlap will advance to the general election in the pivotal 2nd Congressional District race, NBC News projects
U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean
The attack brings the number of people killed in boat strikes by the U.S. military to at least 211 since September.
Rep. Tom Kean to return to Congress on June 30 after monthslong absence
Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-N
Luigi Mangione withdraws plans to use psychiatric defense in state murder case
Attorneys for Luigi Mangione are withdrawing his psychiatric defense in the state murder trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, documents filed Thursday show