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Progressive Challenger Overtakes Spencer Pratt in Race for L.A. Mayor
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June 8, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Live Updates: Iran and Israel Trade Strikes for the First Time Since April

Iran launched waves of missiles at Israel, while Israel struck military targets and a petrochemical complex in Iran.

Progressive Challenger Overtakes Spencer Pratt in Race for L.A. Mayor

Nithya Raman pulled into second place in the race to see who will face Mayor Karen Bass in November. There are more votes to be counted.

Audio | Scott Pelley on the Bari Weiss Era and His Last Days at ‘60 Minutes’

Lulu Garcia-Navarro sits down for an exclusive interview with the now-former CBS News correspondent.

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World

After Months of War, Iranians Sink Into Disillusionment and Despair

An imploding economy is causing hopelessness among both pro- and anti-government Iranians. And for those who wished for regime change, the letdown is palpable.

A ‘Miraculous Transformation’: How Kim Jong-un Fortified North Korea

He used the pandemic to ruthlessly tighten his grip on the country. Then he energized its economy by leveraging Russia’s war in Ukraine.

At Least 15 Dead After Strong Earthquake in Southern Philippines

The 7.8-magnitude quake struck off the island of Mindanao, toppling buildings and damaging bridges. Dozens were injured and tens of thousands displaced.

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U.S.

Seattle’s Incredibly Loud Street Preachers Eagerly Await the World Cup

Long the bane of Mariners and Seahawks fans, evangelical ministers with large speakers are preparing for the “incredible opportunity” of screaming the word of God at 750,000 soccer fans.

Search Continues for Gunmen Who Opened Fire at Ohio Festival

Two men fired weapons at each other during a festival in the historic Old West End neighborhood of Toledo, wounding at least a dozen people.

Nearly 11,000 Bottles of Bourbon Are Stolen From a Philadelphia Warehouse

The bottles, worth about $500,000, were taken in what company officials called a “coordinated cargo theft operation carried out in broad daylight.”

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Politics

Trump Says He Never Promised No New Wars, and Defends Compensation Fund

In a lengthy interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press,” the president again vowed that gas prices would go down when the war in Iran ends.

Democrats in Congress Grapple With Concerns Over Platner Allegations

Representative Ro Khanna said that he believed the account of a woman who accused Graham Platner of physically threatening behavior, and urged his campaign not to criticize her.

Trump Looms Over Pivotal Republican Senate Runoff in Georgia

The president has not yet endorsed Representative Mike Collins or Derek Dooley, a former football coach, in the race to challenge the Democratic senator, Jon Ossoff.

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Business

OPEC Plus to Boost Oil Production as Ceasefire in Iran Remains Elusive

The cartel’s move to increase output by 188,000 barrels per day is largely symbolic, with vast amounts of the world’s oil stranded by the effective shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz.

Debt Collectors Know They Are Reviled. They Have Bills to Pay, Too.

More Americans are taking on debt and falling behind on bills. The people calling them to collect often endure a torrent of verbal abuse and threats of violence.

She Confessed to Fraud. Her Board Let Her Stay in Charge.

The final months of the fashion tech start-up CaaStle included fake audits, stock buybacks and a damage control strategy led by the chief executive who defrauded it.

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New York

6 Wounded in Stabbing at Penn Station in Manhattan

A man whose identity has not been released was taken into custody by Amtrak police officers. All of the victims were expected to survive.

Knicks Watch Party at Garden Is Canceled, as Game 3 Security Ramps Up

President Trump and Mayor Zohran Mamdani are expected to attend the game on Monday at Madison Square Garden. A viewing party on Friday led to more than a dozen arrests.

They Have Yet to Sign a Lease. But They’re Furious Over $3,100 Rents.

Climate change. Gun violence. War. Generations of young people have organized over issues they fear threaten the future. Will housing be the next cause?

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Arts

Tonys 2026 Takeaways: ‘Schmigadoon!’ and ‘Death of a Salesman’ Are Big Winners

The Broadway revival of “Salesman” led with six Tony Awards. “Schmigadoon!” won best new musical, and “Ragtime” and “Liberation” also took home major prizes.

Our Favorite Photos From the Tony Awards

As Broadway’s brightest gathered for the industry’s biggest night, here’s an up-close look at what you couldn’t see on TV.

Tony Award Winners 2026: See the Full List

The Tony Awards were held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

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Books

Dave Eggers Returns to Form in ‘Contrapposto’

In this satisfyingly old-school novel, an artist tries to find his place, and hold onto his spark, in a world that values fads and flash.

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Food