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Iran's leader rejects call to surrender, saying US intervention would cause 'irreparable damage'

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's supreme leader on Wednesday rejected U.S. calls for surrender in the face of more Israeli strikes and warned that any military involvement by the Americans would cause “irreparable damage to them.

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Ghazala Hashmi wins Democratic nomination for Virginia lieutenant governor

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The candidates for Virginia’s lieutenant governor are set to make history after Sen. Ghazala Hashmi won the Democratic nomination for the position on Wednesday.

Jun 18, 2025 10:18 AM Read more >

Back-to-back Cats: Panthers repeat as Stanley Cup champions by beating the Oilers in 6 games

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Stanley's stay in South Florida is getting extended.

Jun 18, 2025 10:04 AM Read more >

Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids, a setback for transgender rights

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, a stunning setback to transgender rights.

Jun 18, 2025 8:49 AM Read more >

Princess of Wales pulls out of engagement at Royal Ascot

LONDON (AP) — The Princess of Wales canceled plans to attend Royal Ascot on Wednesday as she continues to balance the demands of her public duties against the realities of her recovery from cancer.

Jun 18, 2025 7:22 AM Read more >

Virginia Democrats move to round out ticket in key off-year election

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Former Del. Jay Jones will look to be the face of legal resistance to President Donald Trump in Virginia after winning Tuesday's closely watched Democratic state primary for attorney general.

Jun 17, 2025 10:02 PM Read more >

Panthers repeat as Stanley Cup champions by beating Oilers in 6 games

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Stanley's stay in South Florida is getting extended.

Jun 17, 2025 9:17 PM Read more >

Intense Israeli strikes hit Tehran after Trump demands 'unconditional surrender'

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Intense Israeli airstrikes targeted Iran’s capital early Wednesday a day after U.S. President Donald Trump demanded “unconditional surrender.” As the U.S.

Jun 17, 2025 9:04 PM Read more >

Israel says it killed a top Iranian general as Trump warns people to flee Iran's capital

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel claimed Tuesday to have killed a top Iranian general as it traded more strikes with its longtime foe, and U.S.

Jun 17, 2025 7:38 PM Read more >

UK lawmakers vote to decriminalize abortion amid concern about the prosecution of women

LONDON (AP) — British lawmakers voted Tuesday to decriminalize abortion in England and Wales after a lawmaker argued that it was cruel to prosecute women for ending a pregnancy.

Jun 17, 2025 5:56 PM Read more >