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NATIONAL

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US--IMMIGRATION RAIDS-LOS ANGELES

National Guard troops arrive in Los Angeles on Trump’s orders to quell immigration protests

SUMMARY: National Guard troops have begun arriving in Los Angeles on orders from President Donald Trump to stamp out protests that have broken out in recent days against federal immigration authorities seeking to carry out deportations in the region. The members of California’s National Guard were seen staging early Sunday at the federal complex in downtown Los Angeles that includes the Metropolitan Detention Center, where confrontations occurred the last two days.

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US--SEVERE-WEATHER

At least 2 people killed as storms push through South

SUMMARY: Two people were killed by falling trees as a line of severe storms pushed through the South over the weekend. The storms downed trees and powerlines and brought heavy rainfall and gusty winds. Poweroutage.us. reported that about 150,000 people were without power Sunday morning. Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said one person was killed in Lafayette County when a tree fell on a vehicle. A spokesperson for the Georgia Emergency Management said the fatality occurred in Banks County when a tree fell on a vehicle.

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US--TRUMP TRAVEL BAN-SOUTH CAROLINA

Travel ban may shut door for Afghan family to bring niece to US for a better life

SUMMARY: Mohammad Sharafoddin, his wife and young son managed to make it out of Afghanistan as refugees nine years ago, at one point walking 36 hours over mountain passes. Sharafoddin hoped his wife’s niece could follow them to their new home in South Carolina. But President Donald Trump’s travel ban on people from Afghanistan and 11 other countries appears to have shut that door. Sharafoddin says his niece wants to be a doctor, and it is especially hard because she can’t study in her home country under the Taliban, who returned to power in 2021 .

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US--IMMIGRATION RAIDS-LOS ANGELES-THINGS TO KNOW

What to know about Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to LA protests

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump says he’s deploying 2,000 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles to respond to immigration protests, over the objections of California Gov. Gavin Newsom. It’s not the first time Trump has activated the National Guard to quell protests. In 2020, he asked governors of several states to send troops to Washington, D.C. to respond to demonstrations that arose after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police officers. Here are some things to know about when and how the president can deploy troops on U.S. soil.

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US--SOUTH DAKOTA PRISONS

South Dakota is on track to spend $2 billion on prisons in the next decade

SUMMARY: South Dakota is on a path to invest $2 billion into its corrections facilities in the next decade as a result of its stringent crime laws. The inmate population is projected to soar 30% in the next 10 years because of recent laws that keep people behind bars for longer. Now the state is expected to make decisions about where these prisons will go and how much to spend. Lawmakers have yet to reconsider the laws driving the inmate population surge or suggest prison alternatives. Without those, experts say the state is sure to run out of prison space soon.

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US--SEXUAL MISCONDUCT-DIDDY-RECAP

Key moments from the fourth week of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial

SUMMARY: The fourth week of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial featured testimony from the second of two ex-girlfriends who are crucial witnesses in the government’s quest to prove sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges against the hip-hop mogul. A woman who testified under the pseudonym Jane sometimes spoke through sobs and tears over two days about the deterioration of her romance with the Bad Boy Records founder. She said a magical start in 2020 to their relationship turned into an endless stream of “hotel nights” when she felt forced to engage in sex with sex workers while Combs watched. Combs has pleaded not guilty.

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US--DOLPHIN CALF BIRTH VIDEO

Video shows dolphin calf birth and first breath at Chicago zoo. Mom’s friend helped

SUMMARY: A bottlenose dolphin at the Brookfield Zoo Chicago gave birth to a calf early Saturday morning with the help of a fellow mom. Video of the birth inside the Illinois aquarium shows the 35-pound calf ejected into the water and sprint to the surface for its first breath, under the watchful eye of the other, older female bottlenose dolphin. A staff veterinarian says that kind of help during a birth reflects dolphin practice in the wild. Brookfield Zoo Chicago is celebrating the first birth from its dolphin group in over a decade. It will close part of the aquatic area while the new calf bonds with its mom and the group. The calf will be named this summer.

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US--ARKANSAS--PRISON ESCAPEE-CAPTURED

Recaptured Arkansas prison escapee known as the ‘Devil in the Ozarks’ sent to SuperMax prison

SUMMARY: Convicted killer and recaptured prison escapee Grant Hardin, known as the “Devil in the Ozarks,” has been transferred to the Varner SuperMax prison southeast of Little Rock, Arkansas prison authorities announced Saturday. After a nearly two-week-long search in the rugged mountains of northern Arkansas, authorities recaptured Hardin on Friday 1.5 miles northwest of the prison from which he escaped. Residents of the nearby town of Calico Rock say they were surprised to learn that Hardin had stayed so close to the prison. Benton County Prosecutor Bryan Sexton, who oversaw Hardin’s convictions for murder and rape, said his escape had disrupted the lives of Hardin’s victims and witnesses in the cases.

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US--DEPORTATION ERROR-ABREGO GARCIA

Kilmar Abrego Garcia is back in the US, charged with human smuggling as attorneys vow ongoing fight

SUMMARY: The fight over the mistaken deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador now returns to the U.S. court system. Abrego Garcia appeared Friday in court for the first time since he was expelled, facing new charges related to a large human smuggling operation. He was placed in federal custody in Tennessee after being brought back to the U.S. The Trump administration alleges that long before his deportation, Abrego Garcia smuggled thousands of people across the country who were living in the U.S. illegally. Abrego Garcia’s wife and lawyers offer a much different story, saying the now 29-year-old had as a teenager fled local gangs that terrorized his family for a life in Maryland.

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US--SISTERS DEAD-FATHER WANTED

Search expands for former Army soldier accused of killing his 3 young daughters in Washington state

SUMMARY: Authorities have closed a wide swath of popular campgrounds and backpacking areas along the Pacific Crest Trail in Washington as they search for a former Army soldier wanted in the deaths of his three young daughters. Law enforcement officers from an array of state and federal agencies are looking for 32-year-old Travis Caleb Decker after the girls were found dead at a remote campsite outside Leavenworth on Monday. They have been identified as 9-year-old Paityn Decker, 8-year-old Evelyn Decker and 5-year-old Olivia Decker. The girls’ mother reported them missing May 30 when Caleb Decker failed to return them to her home in Wenatchee after a scheduled visit.

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WASHINGTON/POLITICS

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US--DC-PRIDE MARCH

‘Not just a party:’ World Pride celebrations end with defiant politics on display

SUMMARY: After the raucous rainbow-hued festivities of Saturday’s parade, the final day of World Pride 2025 in the nation’s capital kicked off on a more downbeat note. More than a thousand people gathered under grey skies Sunday morning at the Lincoln Memorial for a rally that will lead into a protest march, as the community gathers its strength for a looming fight under President Donald Trump’s second administration.

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US--SMARTPHONES-HACKING-CHINA

Chinese hackers and user lapses turn smartphones into a ‘mobile security crisis’

SUMMARY: Hackers tied to China’s government have tried repeatedly to access the phones of prominent Americans, part of Beijing’s sprawling cyberespionage efforts. Smartphones and other mobile devices present significant national security and cybersecurity risks, as foreign government hackers exploit vulnerabilities in mobile networks and apps to spy on people and steal secrets. And people’s careless use of mobile devices to share sensitive information is another concern. National security experts say that mobile security hasn’t kept up as mobile devices and networks have proliferated, making them a significant vulnerability in the nation’s cyber defenses.

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US--TRUMP-MUSK

Trump says Elon Musk could face ‘serious consequences’ if he backs Democratic candidates

SUMMARY: Donald Trump is not backing off his battle with Elon Musk. The president said Saturday that he has no desire to repair the relationship and warning that Musk could face ‘serious consequences’ if he tries to help Democrats in upcoming elections. Trump’s latest comments to NBC News Saturday come as Vice President JD Vance is trying to downplay the feud between the world’s richest man and its most politically powerful. It started with Musk’s opposition to Trump’s massive tax and spending plan pending on Capitol Hill. A social media exchange between the two men this week grew increasingly personal. Other Republicans in recent days have urged the two men to mend fences.

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INTERNATIONAL

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ML--MIDEAST-WARS

Palestinians say Israeli fire kills 5 near aid sites. Israel says it fired warning shots

SUMMARY: Palestinian health officials and witnesses say Israeli fire killed at least five people as they headed toward two aid distribution points in Gaza. The new aid sites are run by an Israeli and U.S.-backed group. Israel’s military said it fired warning shots at people who approached its forces Sunday. The past two weeks have seen frequent shootings near the new hubs where thousands of Palestinians are being directed to collect food. Many are desperate after 20 months of war. The sites are set up inside Israeli military zones where independent media have no access.

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EU--VATICAN-POPE

Pope Leo criticizes political nationalism and prays for reconciliation and dialogue

SUMMARY: Pope Leo XIV has criticized the surge of nationalist political movements in the world as he prayed for reconciliation and dialogue. The pope celebrated Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square in front of tens of thousands of faithful. Leo asked the Holy Spirit to “break down barriers and tear down the walls of indifference and hatred.” He also criticized what he said was an ”exclusionary mindset that, tragically, we now see emerging also in political nationalisms.” He didn’t name any country or politician. The message by the first American pontiff was in line with his pledges to work for unity and make the Catholic Church a symbol of peace.

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LT--COLOMBIA-EARTHQUAKE

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hits central Colombia, with no casualties reported

SUMMARY: A 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck central Colombia, authorities said. No casualties were immediately reported. The quake hit 10.5 miles northeast of Paratebueno, a city about 116 miles southeast of the capital, Bogota. The U.S. Geological Service reported the quake hit at 8:08 a.m. Sunday at a depth of around 6 miles. The Colombian Geological Service reported additional tremors with magnitudes ranging from 4 to 4.6 occurred in the same area minutes later. The National Unit for Disaster Risk Management said on X that it was assessing the situation in several municipalities.

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EU--RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR

Russia awaits Ukraine’s confirmation on a planned exchange of dead fighters, officials say

SUMMARY: Russian officials say that Moscow is still awaiting confirmation from Kyiv on a planned exchange of 6,000 bodies of soldiers killed in action. Russia is accusing Ukraine of delaying the process. Russian negotiator Lt. Gen. Alexander Zorin said Sunday that Russia delivered 1,212 bodies of Ukrainian troops to a border site. Zorin said that the Russians are receiving “signals” that the transfer may be postponed until next week. The swap was agreed on during direct talks in Istanbul. But both sides have since accused each other of undermining the plan. Ukraine has denied a date was agreed upon and accused Russia of manipulating facts and submitting incorrect repatriation lists.

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ML--IRAN-NUCLEAR

Iran claims without evidence that it took Israeli nuclear files

SUMMARY: Iran’s intelligence minister has claimed without offering evidence that Tehran seized an “important treasury” of information regarding Israel’s nuclear program. The remarks Sunday by Esmail Khatib follow Iranian state television claiming that Iranian intelligence officials seized documents, again without any evidence. Israel, whose undeclared atomic weapons program makes it the only country in the Mideast with nuclear bombs, has not acknowledged any such Iranian operation targeting it — though there have been arrests of Israelis allegedly spying for Tehran amid the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip.

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ML--MIDEAST-WARS-GAZA FLOTILLA

Israel vows to prevent an aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists from reaching Gaza

SUMMARY: Israel’s government has vowed to prevent an aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists from reaching the Gaza Strip. Defense Minister Israel Katz said Sunday that Israel wouldn’t allow anyone to break its naval blockade of the Palestinian territory which he said was aimed at preventing Hamas from importing arms. The activists had said they planned to reach Gaza’s territorial waters as early as Sunday to deliver aid and raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis in the war-ravaged enclave. An attempt last month by Freedom Flotilla to reach Gaza by sea failed after another of the group’s vessels was attacked by two drones while sailing in international waters off Malta.

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LT--TROPICAL STORM BARBARA

Tropical Storm Barbara forms off coast of southwest Mexico

SUMMARY: The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Tropical Storm Barbara has formed off the southwest coast of Mexico. No coastal watches or warnings were issued early Sunday. Heavy rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches, with amounts of up to 6 inches in some areas, are possible across portions of the Mexican states of Guerrero, Michoacan, Colima, and Jalisco through Monday. The rainfall may lead to flooding and mudslides. Swells for the next few days can produce life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Maximum sustained winds were near 45 mph with higher gusts. The storm is expected to strengthen into a hurricane on Monday.

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AF--CHAD-US-VISA BAN

Chad announces suspension of visas to US citizens in response to Trump travel ban

SUMMARY: Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Deby has announced that his country is suspending the issuing of visas to U.S. citizens in response to the Trump administration’s decision to ban Chadians from visiting the United States. Deby said in a Facebook post that he is directing his government to suspend visas to U.S. citizens “in accordance with the principles of reciprocity.” President Donald Trump announced the visa ban on 12 countries — including Chad — accusing them of having “deficient” screening and vetting, and historically refusing to take back their own citizens who overstay in the U.S.

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EU--ITALY-REFERENDUM-CITIZENSHIP

Italians vote on citizenship and job protections amid low awareness and turnout concerns

SUMMARY: Italians vote over two days on referendums that would make it easier for children born in Italy to foreigners to obtain citizenship, and on providing more job protections. But apparent low public awareness risks rendering the vote invalid if turnout is not high enough. Campaigners for the change in the citizenship law say it will help second-generation Italians born in the country to non-EU parents better integrate in a culture they already see as theirs. The referendum risks failure if 50% plus one of eligible voters don’t turn out. The measures were proposed by Italy’s main union and left-wing opposition parties.

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AS--CHINA-US-EXPLAINER

New disputes emerge ahead of US-China trade talks in London

SUMMARY: U.S.-China trade talks in London this week are expected to take up a series of disputes that have buffeted relations. Both sides agreed in Geneva last month to a 90-day suspension of most of the tariffs they had imposed on each other in an escalating trade war. Since then, the U.S. and China have exchanged angry words over advanced semiconductors, “rare earths” that are vital to many industries and visas for Chinese students at American universities. The meeting in London follows a phone call last week between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

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ML--IRAN-RAPPER’S EXECUTION

Iranian rapper Tataloo once supported a hard-line presidential candidate. Now he faces execution

SUMMARY: Iranian rapper Tataloo, a face-tattooed star who once supported a hard-line Iranian presidential candidate, now awaits execution. Tataloo, whose full name is Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, faces a death sentence after being convicted of “insulting Islamic sanctities.” Tataloo’s music became popular among the Islamic Republic’s youth as it challenged Iran’s theocracy at a time when opposition to the country’s government was splintered and largely leaderless. The rapper’s lyrics became increasingly political after the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini, following her arrest over allegedly not wearing the hijab to the liking of authorities, which sparked nationwide protests. The Iranian Supreme Court last month upheld his death sentence.

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HEALTH/SCIENCE

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US-MED--SALMONELLA-EGGS

Salmonella outbreak tied to eggs sickens dozens across 7 states

SUMMARY: Federal health officials say a salmonella outbreak linked to a large egg recall has made dozens of people sick in seven states in the West and Midwest. On Friday, the August Egg Company recalled about 1.7 million brown organic and brown cage-free egg varieties distributed to grocery stores because of the potential for salmonella. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say 79 people have gotten a strain of salmonella that was linked to the eggs, and 21 people have been hospitalized. The recall covers Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Washington and Wyoming.

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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

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EU--CLIMATE-FRANCE-WORLD OCEANS DAY

UN Ocean Conference sets sail off France on World Oceans Day

SUMMARY: Dozens of research and exploration vessels have set sail off the French coastal city of Nice across across the Baie des Anges, or Bay of Angels. The event on Sunday marked World Oceans Day and the opening of the third U.N. Ocean Conference. It aimed to showcase the beauty of the ocean and the growing urgency to protect it. The conference is expected to bring the High Seas Treaty closer to ratification and prompt a wave of new conservation commitments. Delegates are grappling with mounting threats to marine biodiversity and the need for stronger enforcement of existing protections.

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EU--FILM-CLIMATE-OCEAN-ATTENBOROUGH

David Attenborough’s ‘Ocean’ is a brutal, beautiful wake-up call from the sea

SUMMARY: The new film “Ocean With David Attenborough” is both a breathtaking celebration of marine life and a sobering exposé of the industrial forces pushing the ocean toward collapse. With never-before-seen footage from mass coral bleaching to the violent destruction of bottom trawling, it reveals the hidden toll of human activity beneath the waves. But it’s also a story of hope that spotlights thriving marine reserves and the power of protection. Timed to World Oceans Day and the U.N. Ocean Conference, “Ocean” makes the case that saving the sea is still possible, if we act now.

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RELIGION

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AF--AFRICA-CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

Raising school fees torments many Africans. Some expect the Catholic Church to do more to help

SUMMARY: Sub-Saharan Africa has the world’s highest school dropout rates and a driving factor is that parents are being crushed by unpredictable school fees. When they can’t pay tuition bills, their children are forced to drop out of school. It’s leaving many to criticize the mission-driven Catholic Church for not doing enough to ease the financial pressure families face. The Catholic Church is the region’s largest nongovernmental investor in education and has long been a pillar of affordable, high-quality education. With competition from other nongovernmental investors now targeting schools as enterprises for profit, some are concerned the church may price out the people it needs to uplift.

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US--BOULDER ATTACK-JEWISH FESTIVAL

Boulder Jewish Festival proceeds with enhanced security and focus on healing after attack

SUMMARY: This year’s Boulder Jewish Festival is being reimagined to focus on community healing. That comes after an attack during a weekly gathering of a group that has been calling for Hamas to release Israeli hostages. The cultural celebration kicks off Sunday morning at the popular Pearl Street pedestrian mall — the same location where police say a man yelled “Free Palestine” and threw Molotov cocktails at the demonstrators. The man, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, has been charged with attempted murder and other crimes in a Colorado court. The festival will center the demonstrators’ cause — raising awareness of the 58 people believed to still be in captivity in the Gaza Strip.

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EDUCATION

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US--TRUMP-EDUCATION-DESEGREGATION

Trump officials are vowing to end school desegregation orders. Some parents say they’re still needed

SUMMARY: Six decades after the federal government ordered Concordia Parish to desegregate its schools, the district remains racially divided. Black students make up more than 92% of Ferriday High School, while 15 minutes away, Vidalia High is 62% white. Yet state and local officials say it’s time to free Concordia Parish and other districts from court-ordered desegregation orders dating back decades. In a stunning shift that reverses decades of policy, they have allies in the federal government. The Trump administration has vowed to lift more desegregation plans from the 1960s. Civil rights activists say it would leave families with little recourse when they face discrimination.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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ENT--FILM-BOX OFFICE

‘Lilo & Stitch’ cruises to No. 1 again; John Wick spinoff ‘Ballerina’ dances to 2nd place

SUMMARY: “Lilo & Stich” has topped the domestic box office charts for a third weekend. Studio estimates on Sunday say that the film added $32.5 million from theaters in the U.S. and Canada. Second place went to the John Wick spinoff “Ballerina,” which came in slightly under expectations with $25 million despite good reviews and exit polls. “Mission: Impossible —The Final Reckoning” slid to third place with $15 million. “Karate Kid: Legends” took fourth place with $8.7 million in its second weekend. And “Final Destination: Bloodlines” rounded out the top five with $6.5 million.

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ENT--TONY AWARDS

Tony Awards offer many intriguing matchups in a star-studded season

SUMMARY: A pair of singing androids. Two Pulitzer Prize-winning plays. A drunken Mary Todd Lincoln. A musical with a corpse as its hero. A “Romeo and Juliet” with teddy bears and rave music. Not to mention George Clooney. Broadway has had a stuffed season with seemingly something for everyone and now it’s time to recognize the best with the Tony Awards. They’re set for Sunday night on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ with Cynthia Erivo as host. Broadway buzz is usually reserved for musical but this year plays powered by A-list talent are driving the conversation.

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SPORTS

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TEN--FRENCH OPEN

Sinner leads Alcaraz 2 sets to 1 in French Open final after dropping his 1st set of the tournament

SUMMARY: Jannik Sinner has dropped a set for the first time at Roland-Garros this year but still leads two sets to one in the French Open final against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. After falling behind early in the third, Alcaraz won four consecutive games then took the set 6-4 to keep his title defense alive. Sinner, the top-ranked player, leads 6-4, 7-6 (4), 4-6.

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BKN--NBA FINALS

Game 2: Thunder will try to tie up the NBA Finals, while Pacers will seek complete control of series

SUMMARY: Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will almost certainly reach a milestone on Sunday night. The reigning NBA MVP from the Thunder enters Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers just two points away from 3,000 for the season, including the regular season and playoffs. That’s a total that has been reached 24 other times in league history — 10 by Michael Jordan, five by Wilt Chamberlain and once by nine other players. Gilgeous-Alexander would be the 12th to reach the milestone.

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SOC--CLUB WORLD CUP-READINESS

Will visa delays and border fears keep international fans away from the Club World Cup in the US?

SUMMARY: As the United States readies for the FIFA Club World Cup, concern over such things as travel, fan safety and even economic uncertainty threaten to diminish enthusiasm for the tournament. The United States will see the arrival of an expanded field of 32 professional club teams from around the globe to 11 cities for the tournament. But so far, the Club World Cup hasn’t seemed to generate much buzz. That doesn’t bode well for a tournament that is considered in many ways to be a dress rehearsal for the big event, the 2026 World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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MMA--UFC 316

Harrison, Dvalishvili celebrate as 135-pound champions at UFC 316 with President Trump looking on

SUMMARY: Merab Dvalishvili retained his 135-pound championship when he tapped out Sean O’Malley in the third round in the main event of UFC 316 at the Prudential Center. Dvalishvili, a 34-year-old from the country of Georgia, won the belt in a convincing — though not aesthetically pleasing — unanimous decision last year over O’Malley. Dvalishvili had his number in the rematch in front of a packed crowd that included President Donald Trump and retired heavyweight great Mike Tyson. Two-time Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison tapped out 135-pound champion Julianna Peña with five seconds left in the second round to add another major championship in her fight career.

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MMA--TRUMP-UFC

Trump attends UFC championship fight in New Jersey, taking a break from Musk feud for cage fights

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump walked out to a thunderous standing ovation just ahead of the start of the UFC pay-per-view card at the Prudential Center, putting his public feud with tech billionaire Elon Musk on hold to instead watch the fierce battles inside the cage. Trump was accompanied Saturday night by UFC President Dana White and the pair headed to their cageside seats to Kid Rock’s “American Bad Ass.” Trump and White did the same for UFC’s card last November at Madison Square Garden, only then they were joined by Musk. Trump shook hands with fans and supporters including retired boxing champion Mike Tyson

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RAC--BELMONT

Sovereignty beats Journalism to win the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga

SUMMARY: Sovereignty beat Journalism in a Kentucky Derby rematch to win the 157th Belmont Stakes, the second hosted at Saratoga. Sovereignty and jockey Junior Alvarado traversed the field of eight on a fast Saratoga track after downpours throughout the morning and early afternoon dried up before post time. Journalism was second and Baeza was third — the same 1-2-3 as the Kentucky Derby. Sovereignty led off the first leg of the Triple Crown by winning the Derby in early May. The Bill Mott-trained colt also edged Journalism in that race.

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