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Fauci, in Private Diary, Reflected on Covid’s Origins and His Own Fame

SHERYL GAY STOLBERG

Private entries, released by a Republican senator, have reignited a furious debate over whether Covid-19 leaked from a lab.

Minnesota Judge Blocks First State Ban on Prediction Markets Like Kalshi and Polymarket

LAUREN MCCARTHY

The law, which would make it a felony for most prediction markets to operate and advertise in the state, was set to take effect on Saturday.

Video appears to show a person kicking a sea lion; federal officials investigating

The person follows the sea lion, kicking at it as it tries to scoot away.

Federal survey shows promising trends for youth mental health and drug use

A key U.S. government report on mental health, substance use and addiction shows continued improvements in several metrics, especially among young people

Georgia teen pleads guilty to gun charge for running onto Capitol grounds with loaded shotgun

A Georgia teenager who charged at the U.S. Capitol while armed with a loaded shotgun and wearing body armor and camouflage clothing has pleaded guilty to illegally carrying a firearm

US walks out on France at UN meeting to protest ally's criticism of America's human rights record

U.S. diplomats walked out as their French counterparts spoke at the United Nations after the European ally criticized the Trump administration's human rights record

Stocks drift on Wall Street and crude oil prices drop as Mideast tensions cool

Stocks drifted to a mixed close on Wall Street and oil prices fell after the U.S. and Iran paused their attacks while work resumed on restarting negotiations to end their war

Major Oregon interstate closed for 70 miles due to wildfire

A major interstate in Oregon was closed for some 70 miles due to wildfire

2nd octogenarian in modern US history faces lethal injection as Florida plans 2 executions Tuesday

Florida is set to put two inmates to death hours apart on Tuesday, marking the first time since 2017 that a state has scheduled two executions in a single day

Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes

A tornado has struck northeastern Wisconsin, causing widespread damage and power outages

6 refugees speak out as UN-backed treaty to help people fleeing war marks 75 years

The U.N. refugee agency is marking the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention

Hurricane Genevieve roars in the Pacific as Fausto weakens to a tropical storm

Hurricane Genevieve is roaring in the Pacific Ocean far from land while Tropical Storm Fausto increases impacts on Hawaii

Dodgers, Lakers owner's financial empire reportedly a target of federal loan fraud investigation

LAURENCE DARMIENTO

The companies backed by the owner of the Dodgers may have failed to disclose loans properly.

Jordan faces a dilemma in its growing role in the U.S.-Iran war

NABIH BULOS

Iran fired missiles into Jordan last week, killing three American service members. Jordan's growing role in the war is prompting uncomfortable conversations for the desert nation's leaders.

Video shows Iowa road rage suspect surrender after police order him to drop gun

Dramatic video shows the moment Des Moines police confront Bradley Ratkovich after he allegedly pointed a Glock 9mm handgun at two teenagers.