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Incumbent GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, who had occasionally broken with the Trump administration, lost his bid for a third term. CBS
VOA VIEW: As we predicted.
In New Mexico, a man is charged with forgery & larceny – and convicted of putting out a hit on his estranged wife. Twenty-six years earlier, a fire in Monaco kills a billionaire and his private nurse. At the center of that mystery was the very same man — with a different name. CBS
Approximately 40 million people across the West depend on the Colorado River for water every single day. But the region could soon face drastic measures as the river keeps shrinking. CBS
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Napoleon Solo hustled to first place at the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, coming out on top against 13 other horses. CBS
Venezuela's government says it has deported a close ally of Nicolás Maduro to face judicial proceedings in the U.S. less than three years he was pardoned by President Joe Biden. CBS
VOA VIEW: Biden is a fool.
The Pentagon awarded the USS Ford Carrier Group the prestigious Presidential Unit Citation for heroism as the warships finally returned home from two defining military missions. CBS
The final guest stay will be September 30, so anyone who booked a reservation for beyond that date should contact Disney. CBS
G7 finance ministers are due to meet in Paris on Monday and Tuesday as long-term borrowing costs surge. CNBC
With inflation spiking and Treasury yields surging, Warsh is likely to confront a Federal Open Market Committee in no mood to ease. CNBC
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Putin's trip follows shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing. CNBC
President Donald Trump spoke about Taiwan after a two-day visit to China, where he said he discussed Iran, and trade deals with Chinese President Xi Jingping. CNBC
Gov. Maura Healey asked the U.S. Navy to assist in the investigation of the Lily Jean sinking that killed seven crew members off the Massachusetts coast in January. FOX News
An alleged senior Tren de Aragua gang leader appeared in a Houston court after becoming the first TdA member extradited to face terrorism charges. FOX News
VOA VIEW: He should receive the death penalty.
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A man on viral video allegedly attacking an endangered Hawaiian monk seal in Maui claimed he was "rich enough" to avoid consequences. He's now charged. FOX News
Divers discovered an IED in Alabama's Converse Reservoir dam during routine maintenance, prompting a multi-agency response to safely detonate it. FOX News
The FBI is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of a former Air Force counterintelligence specialist who defected to Iran in 2013. UPI
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South Korea and the U.S. signed a letter of intent Friday to cooperate on drone and counter-drone systems, South Korea's Defense Ministry said. UPI
The World Health Organization said Friday there have been 10 hantavirus cases reported from the MV Hondius cruise ship and three people have died. UPI
Texas Children's Hospital will create the first "detransition clinic" in the United States as part of a settlement for providing transgender care. UPI
VOA VIEW: Good for those involved.
U.S. and Nigerian forces killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, who is alleged to be a second-in-command for ISIS, President Donald Trump announced. UPI
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