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U.S. and Iran Exchange Fire 

The U.S. and Iran are once again exchanging fire in the Middle East. Correspondent Jon Gambrell reports.    

Testimony Heard in Case Against Alleged Charlie Kirk Assassin 

Testimony from Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin’s romantic partner was presented today in a Utah court by prosecutors in the case. Correspondent Hannah Schoenbaum has details.     

U.S. Olympian Pleads Not Guilty 

A US Olympian pleads not guilty in connection with alleged damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. 

Mexico Seeks Justice for ICE Related Deaths 

The Department of Homeland Security says the federal agents involved in the shooting death of a Mexican national in Houston on Tuesday were not wearing body cameras. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports the incident has caused tensions to rise over immigration between the U.S. and Mexico.   

Alleged National Guard Gunman Hospitalized 

The man accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White House in November of 2025, killing one of them, has been taken to the hospital after refusing to eat food while in pretrial custody.      

U.S, Men’s Soccer Team Member Breaks Leg 

One of the players on the U.S. men’s World Cup team was injured during their match against Belgium. With details here’s Correspondent Sagar Meghani.       

Wall Street Stabilizes After Week of Ups and Downs 

Wall Street stabilized on Thursday after seeing losses earlier in the week after the U.S. resumed strikes in Iran. Correspondent Seth Sutel has the market report.   

Mortgage Rates Tick Up 

Homebuyers looking for a break in mortgage rates are in for a letdown this week. Correspondent Alex Veiga reports.    

NY Sues Over Forever Chemicals 

New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the state against 3M, Dupont, Chemours, and other companies accusing them of harming the environment and people’s health by selling forever chemicals that they knew were toxic. 

Meta to Build Data Center in Canada 

Facebook’s parent company has revealed plans to build a massive AI data center in Canada. Correspondent Donna Warder has details   

Remembering Wally Funk 

The oldest woman to travel into space has died. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer takes a look at the life of Wally Funk.   

Denmark Celebrates Christmas in July 

Correspondent Karen Chammas reports that in Denmark Christmas in July is more than just wistful thinking.    

Race to Replace Platner Underway 

All eyes are on Maine following the decision by Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner to drop out of his race amid controversy. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     

U.S. and Iran Hold Out Hope for Ceasefire 

The US and Iran traded air strikes once again on Thursday. But neither side appears ready to definitively say that the ceasefire is over. More from Correspondent Rich Johnson.      

Olympic Athlete Denys Damaging Reflecting Pool 

Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports a U.S. Olympian has entered a not guilty plea after being charged with damaging the Reflecting Pool in Washington D.C.      

Triumphal Arch Clears Committee Vote 

President Trump’s plans for a Triumphal Arch in D.C. are now one step closer to becoming a reality. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.   

News Outlets Accuse OpenAI of Copyright Infringement 

Major news outlets are asking a judge to sanction OpenAI in a landmark copyright fight. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has details.