A Collin County jury found Karmelo Anthony guilty of murder for stabbing Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas. The jury will next decide Anthony’s punishment, which could vary depending on whether the killing is seen as committed in “sudden passion,” a legal term that may reduce the sentence.
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Karmelo Anthony, 19, was convicted of murder after less than three hours of jury deliberation.
The incident happened on April 2, 2025, during a storm delay at a high school track meet.
Witnesses described a confrontation under a tent where Metcalf pushed Anthony before the stabbing.
Anthony surrendered to police immediately and claimed he acted in self-defense.
The killing involved a single stab wound to Metcalf’s chest, which was fatal.
Under Texas law, murder carries 5 to 99 years or life in prison; “sudden passion” could lower this to 2 to 20 years.
Anthony’s family raised over $500,000 for his legal defense, and he is represented by private attorneys.
Austin Metcalf was a high school junior and athlete, and his twin brother testified in the trial.
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U.S. consumer prices in May likely rose at their fastest rate in over three years, with inflation expected to hit about 4.2% annually. Higher energy costs, especially fuel prices, are driving much of this increase, while core inflation excluding food and gas rose more slowly.
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The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May is expected to show a 4.2% annual inflation rate, up from 3.8% in April.
This would be the highest inflation rate since April 2023, when it was 4.9%.
Core inflation, which excludes food and gas prices, is expected to have risen 2.9% annually in May, a slight increase from 2.8% in April.
Inflation remains well above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.
Economists say recent inflation partly results from government policies and events like the Iran war, not just pandemic disruptions.
Rising energy prices, especially for gasoline and diesel, are a major cause of inflation as they increase costs for goods and services.
Gas prices in the U.S. have started to decline again, with the average gas price at $4.16 per gallon as of late May.
Oil prices have also fallen, with Brent crude near $91 and West Texas Intermediate near $88 per barrel.
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Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. is close to reaching a long-term deal on Iran’s nuclear program. He expects the agreement could happen soon, possibly before the November midterm elections, but it might also take a few months.
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Vice President JD Vance says the U.S. is close to a nuclear deal with Iran.
The deal aims to stop Iran from getting nuclear weapons for the long term.
Vance said the deal could happen as soon as next week or take several months.
President Trump also said talks were in their final stage, expecting a deal in two or three days.
Iran shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz; the crew was rescued without injuries.
The rescue was done using a sea drone, a first for the U.S. military.
Vance trusts the U.S. ability to negotiate and enforce the deal but does not trust Iran.
Both Iran and Israel have recently stopped attacks after President Trump urged them to cease fire.
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Vice President JD Vance said the United States is very close to making a deal with Iran. He mentioned the deal could happen soon, possibly within a week, or it might take several months.
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Vice President JD Vance spoke about a potential deal with Iran.
He said the U.S. is "very close" to reaching this deal.
The deal could be finalized as soon as next week.
It is also possible the deal might take months to complete.
Vance shared this information during an interview with Robert Costa.
The interview was aired on CBS News.
No details about the terms of the deal were provided.
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A large heat wave is spreading across the United States, bringing very high temperatures to many regions from the Plains to the East Coast. The National Weather Service warns that the heat could cause health problems and advises people to stay hydrated and avoid long sun exposure.
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The heat wave covers many states including Texas, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Arkansas, Tennessee, and parts of the East Coast.
Temperatures could reach as high as 110 degrees Fahrenheit in Texas and over 100 degrees in several other states.
Heat warnings and advisories have been issued by the National Weather Service.
The heat wave is expected to move eastward, peaking on Friday before easing over the weekend.
Early season heat waves can be especially dangerous for health due to people not being acclimated yet.
Temperatures across the northern Plains and Midwest may be 10 to 20 degrees above normal.
California will also experience rising temperatures, with some inland areas possibly exceeding 100 degrees.
People are urged to take breaks from the heat, stay hydrated, and seek air-conditioned places to stay safe.
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Lesley Groff, Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime executive secretary, testified to the House Oversight Committee that Epstein was a "master manipulator." She said she scheduled Epstein’s massage appointments but claimed she did not know about his crimes or witness any abuse.
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Lesley Groff worked for Jeffrey Epstein in New York for over 18 years.
Groff was responsible for scheduling Epstein’s meetings, travel, and daily massage appointments.
Federal prosecutors say victims indicated Groff scheduled massages during which abuse occurred.
Groff testified she was unaware of any sexual abuse and believed massage appointments were legitimate.
She said massages were scheduled with therapists whose names Epstein provided, and some payments were made in cash.
Groff said her relationship with Epstein was purely professional and that she resigned in 2019 after his arrest.
Epstein allegedly told Groff he was blackmailed after his 2006 arrest and again after his 2008 plea deal.
Groff was named as a potential co-conspirator in Epstein’s 2008 non-prosecution agreement but did not know about it until later.
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Hunter Biden, son of President Biden, has returned to public attention by actively posting on social media. He responded to critics with blunt comments and joked about his personal struggles, gaining many followers quickly.
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Hunter Biden is President Joe Biden’s son.
He started posting a lot on the social media platform X.
His posts include direct replies to Republican critics.
He uses self-deprecating humor about his personal issues.
Hundreds of thousands of people followed him after his return.
This activity marks his re-entry into political and public discussion.
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The Hill is hosting two hours of live coverage on June 9, 2026, focusing on primary elections in Maine, South Carolina, Nevada, and North Dakota. The program will provide real-time updates and analysis starting at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
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The live coverage will last from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. EDT on June 9, 2026.
The focus is on primary elections in four states: Maine, South Carolina, Nevada, and North Dakota.
The Hill is producing the program.
Cory Smith from The Hill’s Sunrise on The Hill will anchor the show.
The Hill’s Political Editor will also participate in the coverage.
The show aims to provide in-depth, real-time election updates and analysis.
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Republican Representative Richard Hudson, the GOP’s House campaign chair, said he is confident the Republican Party will keep control of the House of Representatives in the upcoming midterm elections. He also believes the party may gain additional seats.
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Richard Hudson is the House campaign chair for the Republican Party.
He spoke at an event hosted by Axios AM Live in Washington, D.C.
Hudson expressed confidence that Republicans will hold the House of Representatives after the midterms.
He also said the GOP might win more seats in the election.
The midterm elections are scheduled for November.
Hudson represents North Carolina as a Republican member of Congress.
The statement reflects the party’s outlook on their election prospects.
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A new poll shows Democratic State Representative Gina Hinojosa trailing Republican Governor Greg Abbott by about 5 points in the Texas governor race. This is closer than Abbott's 11-point win over Beto O’Rourke in 2022, but Abbott still has an advantage due to higher name recognition and more fundraising.
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Gina Hinojosa, a Democrat, is running against Republican Governor Greg Abbott in the 2026 Texas governor race.
A recent poll shows Abbott at 49% support and Hinojosa at 44%.
Abbott is better known, with 45% of people viewing him favorably; 50% of people have no opinion about Hinojosa.
Abbott won his last race in 2022 by 11 points against Beto O’Rourke.
Poll results suggest this race may be closer than the 2022 election.
Abbott has $106 million in campaign funds, giving him a financial edge.
Texas is a costly state for campaigns because of many large media markets in cities like Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio.
Democrats hope President Donald Trump’s lower approval ratings will help them in 2026, and they see opportunities in other Texas races as well.
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In 2022, the Biden administration started a research study on the effects of alcohol consumption involving researchers from the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. After several years, the Trump administration decided not to publish the study's results.
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The study began in 2022 under the Biden administration.
It involved researchers from three countries: the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.
The focus was on understanding how drinking alcohol affects health.
The study took several years to complete.
The Trump administration, in office in 2023–2024, chose to block the publication of the results.
Officials informed the study authors about this decision last year.
The reasons for blocking the study's release have not been detailed in the article.
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Nearly 60 years ago, Israeli forces attacked the USS Liberty, a U.S. Navy ship, killing 34 American crew members. Congressman Thomas Massie is calling for a full investigation into the attack and the events that followed.
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The USS Liberty was attacked by Israeli forces during a conflict in 1967.
34 American sailors died in the attack.
There are claims that the attack was covered up or not fully explained.
Congressman Thomas Massie wants the U.S. government to open a new investigation.
Many Americans are not aware of this incident.
The event happened almost six decades ago.
The attack raises questions about U.S.-Israel relations and military transparency.
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A judge in North Carolina dismissed a lawsuit filed by 31 former male athletes from N.C. State. The athletes claimed they were sexually abused and harassed by the team's former sports medicine director during treatment.
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The lawsuit involved 31 former male athletes from N.C. State University.
They accused Robert M. Murphy Jr., the former director of sports medicine, of sexual abuse and harassment.
The abuse allegedly happened while Murphy was treating the athletes.
The case was heard in a North Carolina superior court.
Judge Bryan Collins dismissed the lawsuit.
The athletes believed the abuse was hidden under the pretense of medical treatment.
This case relates to events involving a university’s sports medicine department.
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The House of Representatives moved forward a budget plan of nearly $70 billion to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol. A rule allowing debate and a final vote on the Republican measure passed narrowly by 213 to 211.
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The House advanced a $70 billion budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol.
The vote on the rule for debate was close, 213 in favor and 211 against.
The measure is a Republican proposal.
The rule sets the stage for further discussion and a final vote on the budget.
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) played a notable role related to the rule but details are incomplete.
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A new report by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) says hard-right groups have grown their influence within the US government under President Donald Trump’s second term, which began in 2025. The report highlights changes in federal law enforcement, presidential pardons, and the rise of far-right figures in powerful positions.
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The SPLC identified 1,263 hate and anti-government groups active in 2025.
The Trump administration has shifted some federal law enforcement focus from violent crime to immigration raids.
About 23% of FBI agents have been reassigned to immigration enforcement, reducing staff in areas like counter-terrorism and cybercrime.
President Trump has pardoned around 1,500 people involved in the January 6 Capitol attack.
Several senior officials confirmed during Trump’s term have made racist or misogynistic statements.
The administration ended a national database tracking domestic terrorism and removed a study showing far-right violence is the leading cause of domestic terrorism.
Young right-wing influencers have gained access to the federal government and helped promote policies targeting immigrants, LGBTQ+ people, women, and poor communities.
Trump’s state department labeled four left-wing military groups as foreign terrorist organizations after discussions about designating Antifa in that way.
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South Carolina voters are choosing candidates in key Republican primaries for governor and U.S. Senate, aiming to continue their party's long winning streak. Senator Lindsey Graham, supported by President Trump, seeks a fifth term, while Trump also backs Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette in the governor’s race.
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South Carolina Republicans have won statewide races for many years.
President Trump’s endorsement plays a big role in the Republican primary races.
Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally of Trump, is running for his fifth Senate term.
Trump endorsed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette for governor over other Republican candidates.
Some Republicans are competing hard for Trump’s support in the primaries.
Democrats have not won a statewide race in South Carolina in 20 years.
Democratic candidates face a difficult challenge against the strong Republican presence.
Some Democrats hope voters unhappy with Trump might support their candidates.
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Rep. Josh Gottheimer said that Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner will likely win the primary but should leave the race afterward. This would allow Democrats to choose a different, stronger candidate for the general election against Senator Susan Collins.
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Graham Platner is running in Maine’s Democratic Senate primary.
Platner is expected to win the Democratic primary this Tuesday.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer suggested Platner should step down after winning.
If Platner leaves, Democrats could replace him with another candidate.
The goal is to have a stronger candidate to challenge Senator Susan Collins in the fall.
Rep. Gottheimer is a Democratic representative from New Jersey.
Senator Susan Collins is the current Republican senator from Maine.
This strategy is intended to improve Democrats’ chances in the general election.
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A government-commissioned study on alcohol health risks was released independently after the Trump administration chose not to include its findings in official dietary guidelines. The study found that drinking even one alcoholic drink per day raises the risk of early death and many diseases, such as heart disease and cancer.
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The study was commissioned by President Biden’s administration but released independently.
The Trump administration did not include the study’s findings in new dietary guidelines.
The study was published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.
It found that any level of alcohol increases health risks, including premature death.
Drinking one drink a day raises the risk of more than 200 diseases.
No amount of alcohol was found to protect against death or improve health.
Earlier government dietary guidelines advised drinking less alcohol but gave few details.
The study aims to provide clearer advice on the health risks of alcohol consumption.
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The Trump administration is considering a plan to remove U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers from airports in sanctuary cities. Sanctuary cities are places that limit cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration agents. Some Republican senators support the plan, while Democrats warn it could harm travel and the economy.
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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin proposed pulling CBP agents from airports in sanctuary cities.
Sanctuary cities often prevent local police from helping federal immigration enforcement.
The plan targets airports in cities like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco.
Without CBP officers, airports could not legally process international flights.
Some Republican senators, including Lindsey Graham and Deb Fischer, support the idea.
Democrats, like New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, say removing CBP could shut down parts of airports and hurt the economy.
Not all Republicans agree; some want more information before supporting the plan.
The Department of Homeland Security has not given a timeline for removing agents.
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The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) spent $135,000 supporting a candidate in a California Democratic primary, which upset some House Democrats. Several lawmakers are upset because the DCCC sided with a moderate candidate over a progressive one, and some members now threaten to withhold their dues from the committee.
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The DCCC spent $135,000 on ads supporting Jasmeet Bains in California's 22nd district Democratic primary.
Bains, a moderate, ran against progressive Randy Villegas, who won the primary.
The DCCC added Bains to its "Red to Blue" program a month before the primary.
Progressive and Hispanic caucuses supported Villegas and were angry about the DCCC backing Bains.
Some House Democrats feel the DCCC does not listen to them and only uses their dues without helping incumbent members.
Lawmakers are frustrated that their dues fund efforts against candidates they support.
The DCCC says it supports candidates it believes have the best chance to win in November to keep the majority.
Discussions are ongoing within the Democratic Party about this DCCC strategy and its effects.
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