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TRUMP AND PUTIN SET FOR ALASKA SUMMIT: Ukraine Peace Talks Loom

President Donald Trump confirmed a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska next Friday to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, marking a crucial moment in high-stakes international diplomacy amid tensions over territorial concessions.

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Number 97 - Age of Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell at his death, a symbol of heroic space exploration.

Quote "We will not give our land to occupiers" — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

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Trump confirms Putin summit in Alaska next Friday

Zelenskyy vows no land cessions before peace talks

Trump says summit to discuss ending Ukraine war

Tensions and developments surround the upcoming Trump-Putin summit in Alaska with Ukraine's firm stance against territorial concessions.

Active shooter at Emory kills officer, suspect dead

CDC shooting suspect named 30-year-old Georgia man

Atlanta police officer dies from shooting injuries

Deadly shooting at Emory University near CDC in Atlanta leaves officer and gunman dead, suspect identified and motives questioned.

Three shot in Times Square, teen in custody

Three wounded in Times Square shooting incident

Three injured in Times Square shooting, suspect held

Multiple shootings in New York City’s Times Square injure several with suspects in custody, raising safety concerns in a major tourist spot.

Trump hosts Armenia-Azerbaijan leaders for peace deal

Armenia and Azerbaijan sign US-brokered peace treaty

Trump-Brokered deal sets new trade route in Caucasus

President Trump brokers historic peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan, promising to reshape regional dynamics and secure US interests.

Israel plans full military control of Gaza City

Global backlash grows over Israel Gaza expansion

Israel’s takeover won’t end Hamas influence: analyst

Israel announces military takeover plan for Gaza City amid mounting international condemnation and escalating conflict on the ground.

Trump fires IRS chief after just 53 days on job

IRS commissioner out after two months in office

Treasury’s Bessent named acting IRS head post-Long

President Trump removes IRS Commissioner Billy Long after less than two months, installing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as acting head.

Paxton blocks funding for runaway Texas Democrats

Ken Paxton sues to remove absentee Texas Dems

Judge bars Beto O'Rourke from funding Texas Dems

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton scores legal wins blocking Democratic funding and moves against lawmakers who fled over redistricting.

Newsom pushing special election to nullify Texas map

California vows to ‘nullify’ Texas redistricting

Gov. Newsom hosts Texas Dems fleeing redistricting fight

California advances special election and redistricting plans aimed at countering Texas GOP moves and reshaping congressional maps.

FBI fires senior agents amid political purge

FBI director notes more dismissals expected soon

Trump FBI moves deepen internal agency shakeup

FBI removes several senior officials amid allegations of political weaponization and purges within the bureau under Trump's direction.

Trump orders military strike options against drug cartels

Pentagon directed for kinetic ops versus cartel terror groups

Trump authorizes military operations targeting Latin gangs

President Trump authorizes Pentagon to deploy military actions against designated Latin American drug cartels labeled as terrorist organizations.

Wildfires rage in LA and Ventura counties force evacuations

Canyon Fire grows to over 5,000 acres in one day

Evacuation orders lifted as Canyon Fire nears 30 percent containment

Southern California wildfires prompt evacuations as firefighters battle fast-moving blazes threatening homes and communities.

Rwanda-backed rebels kill 80 in Congo amid peace talks

Eastern Congo sees surge in rebel violence despite peace push

Qatar-led talks fail to curb rebel attacks in Congo region

Rebels backed by Rwanda accused of killing dozens in eastern Congo despite ongoing peace efforts supported by Qatar.

Nagasaki marks 80 years since atomic bomb with nuclear warnings

Nagasaki mayor issues chilling warning on 80th A-bomb anniversary

Survivors call for nuclear ban at Nagasaki remembrance

Nagasaki commemorates 80th anniversary of atomic bombing, with survivors and officials warning of rising nuclear threats globally.

Tesla Robotaxi runs over curbs, targeted in court suits

Shareholders sue Tesla over safety and info withholding

Tesla Robotaxi legal woes escalate amid operational flaws

Tesla faces lawsuits and regulatory scrutiny as its Robotaxi service encounters safety issues and shareholder fraud claims.

CDC shooter Patrick White named after Georgia attack

Atlanta gunman claimed COVID vaccine injury in rampage

Authorities confirm suspect in CDC shooting death

CDC shooter in Atlanta identified as 30-year-old Patrick Joseph White, reportedly motivated by COVID vaccine grievances.

Funeral bus accident in Kenya kills 25 mourners

Bus crash fatalities prompt safety calls in affected countries

Tragic bus crashes kill dozens in Brazil and Kenya, highlighting transportation safety issues across regions.

Global food prices march higher, warn fragile states

Gaza’s hunger crisis deepens amid food aid challenges

Gaza's cash shortage worsens starvation and aid woes

Rising global food prices and aid shortages worsen humanitarian crises, especially in Gaza amid conflict and blockades.

Texas AG files historic suit to vacate seats of fugitive Dems

Runaway Texas Dems face legal, financial crackdowns

Judge blocks support to runaway Texas Democrats in redistricting battle

Texas Republicans escalate efforts to remove Democrats who fled state to block redistricting, intensifying political standoff.

Foreign leaders back Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Trump hailed for brokering Armenia-Azerbaijan peace pact

Trump celebrates peace deal while facing global scrutiny

Nobel laureates and foreign leaders praise President Trump's peace initiatives, including the Armenia-Azerbaijan deal.

Deadly wildfires blaze near Athens amid fierce winds

California wildfires force thousands to evacuate homes

Greek wildfire containment remains challenging as deaths reported

Wildfires across Greece and California devastate communities, with firefighting efforts ongoing amid concerns of spread.

Legendary Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell dies aged 97

NASA mourns Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell

Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 hero, passes away

Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell dies at 97, remembered for heroic leadership during historic space mission crisis.

Trump slaps 39% tariff on Swiss gold hits markets hard

Auto makers absorb tariffs to shield consumers

Trade wars intensify with major tariff hikes worldwide

Trade tensions escalate as Trump imposes high tariffs, impacting industries from gold to automobiles globally.

Gerrymandering wars heat up in Texas and California

Redistricting fights threaten electoral stability

California promises retaliation if Texas redraws maps

Growing unrest and debates continue over redistricting efforts across states like Texas and California ahead of midterms.

ICE raids hit Home Depot amid court order claims

Federal agents arrest Trump Burger owner for immigration violations

Immigration crackdown fuels national and international tensions

Controversies mount around immigration enforcement actions, raids, and related political debates in the US and abroad.

Legacy media blame Trump for soaring energy prices

Critics say Biden grid policies worsen power costs

Debate intensifies over causes of rising electricity bills

Rising energy prices spotlight political blame games as opposing parties fault each other's policies amid inflation fears.

UK police arrest 150 at banned Palestine Action protest

Protesters defy ban, mass arrests in London

Violent protests prompt security clampdown

Law enforcement agencies report multiple arrests and warnings following protests and violence linked to pro-Palestinian groups in UK and US.

Zelensky says Ukraine won’t cede territory to Russia

No land giveaways: Zelenskyy ahead of Trump-Putin talks

Ukraine holds firm against Russian demands hours before summit

Ukraine continues to reject any territorial concessions despite diplomatic pressure as violence and conflict persist in the region.

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