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16 children rescued from Ohio home where they were living in 'deplorable conditions,' officials say

From left: Elizabeth Siders, Christina Siders, Gary Siders Jr. and Gary Siders Sr., are seen in booking photos on June 30, 2026. (Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail)

(VINTON COUNTY, Ohio) -- Four people have been charged with child endangerment after 16 children were removed from a home in Ohio where officials say they were living in "deplorable conditions."

Authorities executed a search warrant at ...

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Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery as Zelenskyy calls for Moscow to end war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky prepares to pose for a family photo before a cultural performance and concert during the G7 Summit on June 16, 2026 in Evian-les-Bains, France. (Photo by Evelyn Hockstein-Pool/Getty Images)

(LONDON) -- The Ukrainian military struck a Russian oil refinery in Ufa on Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as Kyiv continues its pressure campaign seeki...

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Trump earned over $1.4 billion from crypto ventures in 2025, financial disclosure shows

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the Mack Trucks Lehigh Valley Operations facility on June 23, 2026 in Macungie, Pennsylvania. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump earned more than $1.4 billion from his cryptocurrency ventures in 2025, according to his personal financial disclosure released on Tuesday by the Office of Government Ethics.

The over-900-p...

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How Mamdani-aligned House candidates say they plan to fight wealth inequality

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYC Congressional candidate Claire Valdez embrace during a primary-night watch party, June 23, 2026, in Brooklyn. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

(NEW YORK) -- A trio of progressive Democrats sharply criticized billionaires on their way to victory in House primaries in New York City.

The clean sweep for candidates endorsed by far-left New York City Mayor ...

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'Big Brother' season 28 gets official theme, 'Big Brother: Time Trip'

Julie Chen Moonves stands inside of the 'Big Brother' season 28 house. (Matthew Taplinger/CBS)

It's not summer without Big Brother.

CBS has announced the theme of season 28 of the hit reality competition series. The upcoming season will be known as Big Brother: Time Trip.

Season 28 turns time into the ultimate twist. According to a press release, the season's houseguests "will enter a world where ...

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Eligible seniors can get GLP-1s for $50 a month for weight loss alone

Close-up of a woman holding several GLP-1 injection pens used for weight loss and diabetes treatment. Modern injectable medication concept for obesity management, healthcare and pharmaceutical therapy. (Kateryna Borodina/Getty Images)

(NEW YORK) -- For the first time, Medicare will cover GLP-1s for obesity-related weight loss, without any other medical conditions.

Starting Wednesday, eligible Med...

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Rhode Island News Summary

(Undated)  --  Here is the latest news: Police in Providence are continuing their search for four suspects who were involved in a home invasion. A Cumberland man has been sentenced to spend ...

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Rhode Island News Summary

(Undated)  --  Here is the latest news: The Rhode Island Attorney General has determined several Providence police officers used necessary force on a man who died in 2021.  A homicide i...

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Rhode Island News Summary

(Undated)  --  Here is the latest news:  Cicilline will leave Congress on June 1st.  Poker returns to Bally's Twin River this week.  A Pawtucket man reported missing has ...

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