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Pakistan’s interior minister is in Tehran as the US downs more Iranian drones over Hormuz

Pakistan's interior minister is in Tehran to restart negotiations between Iran and the U.S. The visit comes as the American military reported shooting down two more Iranian drones over the Strait of Hormuz

Wisconsin teen sentenced to life in brutal slaying of 5-year-old boy found in dumpster

Erik Mendoza, 18, was reportedly sentenced to life in prison for the 2023 brutal killing of 5-year-old Prince McCree in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Pentagon Again Revises Religious Categories for Troops

JOHN ISMAY

The Defense Department made the change after lawmakers objected to its original list, which did not include the Latter-day Saints among traditions labeled Christian.

Netanyahu Called Off Iran Strikes After Trump Claimed Progress in Nuclear Talks, Officials Say

MAGGIE HABERMAN, JONATHAN SWAN AND RONEN BERGMAN

Multiple officials said that the president told Israel’s leader that the United States and Iran were within days of a breakthrough that would clear the way for talks on a long-term nuclear deal.

Judge Throws Out Trump Administration’s Policy Imposing $100,000 Fees for H-1B Visas

ZACH MONTAGUE

The ruling voided “in its entirety” a policy from September requiring companies to pay $100,000 fees for H-1B visa petitions.

American Airlines flight attendant killed in tourist hot spot as investigators probe suspected boat strike

American Airlines flight attendant Kellie Williams, 31, was found dead on a Florida beach after an apparent boat strike while snorkeling, officials said.

Rogue swimmer arrested after diving into 11-acre Central Park lake in failed attempt to escape NYPD

A 23-year-old suspect fled into Central Park and dove into Harlem Meer to evade NYPD officers attempting to arrest him on petty larceny charges.

Prosecutors Won’t Seek Death Penalty in Killing of Melissa Hortman and Husband

MITCH SMITH

The Justice Department said it likely did not have legal grounds for capital punishment in the case of a man accused of killing Melissa Hortman, a Minnesota legislator, and her husband.

Nithya Raman Secures Second LA Mayor Spot, Ending Spencer Pratt’s Run

SHAWN HUBLER

Nithya Raman, a progressive Democrat who entered the mayoral race at the last minute, secured the second spot to face Mayor Karen Bass in November. Her comeback sets up an intraparty battle.

Hiker, 18, Dies at Grand Canyon National Park Amid High Heat

ISHANI DESAI

The man was with his father on a popular, strenuous trail on a day that temperatures reached above 100 degrees in parts of the canyon, officials said.

Three Questions About the Maine and South Carolina Primaries

KATIE GLUECK

Graham Platner and Lindsey Graham are both hoping for comfortably big victories.

A Timeline of Donald Trump and Lindsey Graham’s Relationship Before the South Carolina Primary

BAYLISS WAGNER AND MEG FELLING

Once one of President Trump’s fiercest critics, the South Carolina senator has dramatically shifted his posture over the years. Will it pay off on Tuesday in his primary?

Meta Says Israeli Spyware Firm NSO Group Targeted WhatsApp Users Again

DUSTIN VOLZ

The uncovered hacking attempts on the messaging service were linked to NSO Group and may violate a federal court prohibition against the firm.

DHS approves plan to verify voter citizenship, monitor mail ballots as Trump push intensifies

DHS approves a plan to let states verify voter citizenship using federal immigration databases and monitor mail ballot flows for potential fraud.

Navy sailor admits killing fellow service member as mother questions missed warning signs

Navy sailor Jeremiah Copeland pleaded guilty to strangling fellow sailor Angelina Resendiz in his barracks room, facing a minimum of 40 years in prison.