Luigi Mangione withdraws plans to use psychiatric defense in state murder case - NBC News

Attorneys for Luigi Mangione are withdrawing his psychiatric defense in the state murder trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, documents filed Thursday show

Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith found dead in Nashville apartment, police confirm - WSMV

Metro Nashville Police have confirmed the death of Grammy-nominated producer Brytavious Chambers, better known as Tay Keith.

Trump finally sealed his Iran deal. Now talks on the ‘final’ deal begin. - NBC News

“This wasn’t easy.”That’s the verdict of President Donald Trump, as he finally signed a deal to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Janeese Lewis George wins the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington, DC - AP News

Janeese Lewis George has won Washington, D.C.'s Democratic primary for mayor, setting up a potential clash with the Trump administration over the city’s limited autonomy. In an overwhelmingly Democratic city, Lewis George is likely to win the November general…

2026 NBA mock draft: AI predicts every pick from the first round - USA Today

The new USA TODAY Sports NBA mock draft by AI is steadfast about the top three picks, but there's still no consensus for the rest of the first round.

USMNT's Christian Pulisic trains apart from team again; Pochettino due to address status - ESPN

United States men's national team star Christian Pulisic continued to train separately from the team on Thursday ahead of the U.S.'s World Cup game against Australia.

Man arrested after boy injured in zoo crocodile enclosure - BBC

A 30-year-old man has been arrested after a child ended up in a crocodile enclosure at a farm zoo.

‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ Sequel in the Works with Jim Carrey, Ron Howard (Exclusive) - The Hollywood Reporter

Universal and Imagine Entertainment's Brian Grazer are in development on the sequel to the 2000 film.

'The Ring' actress Daveigh Chase dead at 35: report - Fox News

Daveigh Chase, star of "The Ring" and voice of Lilo in "Lilo & Stitch," died at 35 from bacterial meningitis complications, her father reportedly shared.

NASA Flyby Reveals Violent Origin of Weird Peanut-Shaped Asteroid - Gizmodo

The oddly shaped rock is likely the byproduct of a catastrophic collision millions of years ago.

Government can’t restrict gun ownership over marijuana use, Supreme Court rules - The Washington Post

In a unanimous decision, the justices ruled in favor of a Texas man who was prosecuted under a federal law prohibiting habitual drug users from owning guns.

Markets are set for a much more hawkish Warsh Fed than expected - CNBC

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's tough talk on inflation Wednesday reverberated through financial markets.

Macron’s diplomatic efforts bring Trump closer to European views - AP News

French President Emmanuel Macron's effort to court U.S. President Donald Trump culminated in a surprise moment at the Versailles Palace. Macron and other guests at the dinner there witnessed Trump sign the initial deal to end the war in Iran. Macron praised t…

Obamas take the stage at today’s presidential center opening - CNN

The Obama Presidential Center is holding its grand opening ceremony ahead of its opening to the public on Juneteenth. Follow for live updates.

Ukraine hits a Moscow oil refinery and other sites in a large-scale drone attack - NPR

Ukraine launched a wave of drone attacks on Russia early Thursday — one of the largest attacks on Russia's capital since the Kremlin ordered the invasion of Ukraine more than four years ago.

Mortgage rates dropped this week as Iran peace deal took shape: Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, June 18, 2026 - Yahoo Finance

Mortgage rates fell below 6.5% this week as the US and Iran moved closer to a deal to end the conflict.