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Inmates Take Control Of North Carolina Jail After Overpowering Correctional Staff

WINDSOR, N.C. (AP) — Inmates seized control of parts of a regional jail in eastern North Carolina on Monday after overpowering correctional staff, authorities said. Three guards and 88 inmates were inside the Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center in Windsor when the takeover occurred at about 5 a.m., prompting an immediate response from local, state and federal authorities, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation said in a statement posted on social media. There was no immediate threat to the general public, Bertie County Sheriff Tyrone Ruffin said in the statement. Windsor is about 120 miles (190 kilometers) east of Raleigh. Inmates took two guards captive and the third guard escaped. Negotiations led to the release of 18 inmates and the two guards at about 9:30 a.m., the statement said. Another large group of inmates was released a short time later. The statement said the two guards were released “without further injury,” but did not elaborate. Authorities have not specified how many people remain inside the facility. Jail administrators and multiple law enforcement agencies were working toward a quick, peaceful resolution and restoration of full control of the jail. “Our top priority is the safety of our staff, inmates, and the surrounding community,” Ruffin said. A secure perimeter was established around the detention center and the public was asked to avoid the immediate area, Ruffin said.

One Killed In Shooting At Site Of California World Cup Fan Zone

SAN JOSE, California, June 28 (Reuters) - One person was killed and another seriously injured on Sunday in a shooting at a popular entertainment spot in San Jose, California, that has been hosting a World Cup "fan zone" screening matches, police said. There were no World Cup games being screened at the time of the shooting, with the only match of the day in the tournament finishing around 2 p.m. local time (2100 GMT). "One victim was pronounced deceased on scene. The second victim was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries," San Jose police said in a post on social media platform X. "This incident is being investigated as a homicide. Several surrounding streets are closed in the area." The incident occurred at San Pedro Square, one of several places in the San Francisco Bay Area where huge crowds have gathered for lively "watch parties" showing World Cup matches on big screens. The Bay Area has hosted five World Cup matches so far, with the last game a knockout match on Wednesday between Bosnia and co-hosts the United States. A Reuters journalist at the scene saw a heavy police presence, multiple police vehicles and a person on a stretcher partially covered by a white sheet being rushed away from the area by people in uniforms. The scene was cordoned off and most bars in the area were closed after the incident. A security guard, who declined to be named because she was not authorised to speak to media, said she saw the injured person in distress. "The person was still moaning and groaning. There was blood around his neck and upper back," she said. "Police were talking to security and a couple of witnesses." There are several dozen fan zones across the Bay Area.

Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Push To Toss $5 Million Verdict In E. Jean Carroll Sexual Abuse Case

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is rejecting a push by President Donald Trump to throw out a jury’s $5 million finding that he sexually abused writer E. Jean Carroll at a New York City department store in the mid-1990s and later defamed her. Trump’s lawyers had challenged the judge’s decision to allow testimony from two other women who accused Trump of sexual abuse decades ago, allegations the Republican president has denied. Carroll’s lawyers urged the justices to pass on the case, arguing the lower-court decisions were in line with others around the country. The decision comes about two years after the court granted Trump broad immunity from criminal prosecution.

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Newt's Take On Iran Negotiations And Anti-Americanism

The Former 50th Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich, gives his take on Iran negotiations, the urgent need to keep the economy strong against socialist House gains, and the shocking anti-American radicalism sweeping the country after years of indoctrination.

Democrats Implode As Radicals Rise And Globalists Whine

Kurt Schlichter joined the discussion on growing division within the political left, criticism of socialist influence in the party, and backlash against leaders opposing deportations and the rollback of temporary protected status. The conversation emphasized restoring national sovereignty, enforcing immigration laws, and encouraging legal permanent status over temporary protections.

Supreme Court Upholds Late-Arriving Mail Ballots

The Supreme Court has rejected a Republican-led challenge to state laws that allow some mail ballots to be counted after Election Day, leaving existing rules in place across more than half the country. The decision preserves laws in more than 25 states and the District of Columbia that permit mailed ballots to arrive days after the election, as long as they are postmarked by Election Day. The ruling spares election officials from making major changes to ballot-counting procedures just months before the 2026 midterm elections. The legal challenge was part of a broader Republican effort, backed by President Donald Trump, to restrict mail voting. Trump has repeatedly argued that widespread mail voting increases the risk of fraud, despite years of election experience and court findings showing no evidence of widespread fraud.

Trump Could Deport Millions Of Haitians

Trump Says Iran Requested Doha Meeting

President Trump says Iran has requested a meeting with the United States, and that the talks will take place tomorrow in Doha. Trump made the announcement on Truth Social as both countries prepare to resume negotiations over tensions in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting comes after the U.S. and Iran agreed to halt recent strikes over the weekend, following days of escalating hostilities that threatened an interim agreement between the two countries.

Paris Mortuaries Overwhelmed by Record Heat

Record-breaking heat across Europe is taking a deadly toll in France, where mortuaries in Paris are running out of space. Health officials are reporting a sharp rise in deaths linked to the heat wave, with more than 1,400 deaths recorded on some days last week. Older residents are among those most at risk. Funeral directors say they are receiving hundreds of calls a day but have little room left to store bodies as the heat wave continues. Officials expect the death toll to climb as more death certificates are processed.

3 Firefighters Killed As Western Wildfires Grow

Three firefighters have been killed and two others injured while battling fast-moving wildfires near the Colorado-Utah border, as dangerous fire conditions continue across the western United States. Officials say the firefighters were responding to the Knowles and Gore fires when the tragedy occurred. Hot, dry, and windy weather has fueled rapid fire growth throughout the region. The largest blaze, the Cottonwood Fire in southwest Utah, has scorched more than 146 square miles. Both Utah and Colorado have declared states of emergency, with Colorado authorizing the National Guard to assist firefighting efforts. Authorities warn that extreme drought and historically low snowpack have created critical wildfire conditions, with more dangerous fire weather expected.

U.S., Iran Agree to Halt Strikes

The United States and Iran have agreed to halt recent hostilities in the Persian Gulf and resume diplomatic talks aimed at preserving their interim agreement over the Strait of Hormuz. A U.S. official said both sides will stand down for now, allowing commercial vessels to move freely through the vital shipping lane while technical negotiations continue on the 14-point memorandum of understanding reached June 17. The renewed push for diplomacy comes after several days of escalating tensions. Iran launched an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz last week, prompting U.S. defensive action and accusations from both sides that the other had violated the ceasefire. According to Axios, negotiations are expected to resume Tuesday in Qatar as officials work to prevent the fragile agreement from collapsing.

Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises

Rescue crews continue searching for survivors four days after two powerful earthquakes devastated northern Venezuela, killing at least 1,450 people and leaving thousands more missing. Local and international emergency teams are racing against time to pull people from collapsed buildings, even as hopes of finding additional survivors fade with each passing day. The disaster has triggered growing criticism of the Venezuelan government's response, with many residents saying civilian volunteers have led much of the search-and-rescue effort. Officials warn the death toll is expected to rise as crews continue recovering victims and assessing damage across the hardest-hit communities.