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A three‑judge panel of the 1st US Circuit Court of Appeals has largely upheld a lower court ruling that found the Department of Homeland Security’s third‑country removal policy unlawful, saying migrants must get a meaningful chance to raise safety concerns before removal. The panel narrowed one part of the decision on procedural grounds. The administration is expected to appeal.
Developing contests across the U.S. see heavy spending from national committees and super PACs. Texas, North Carolina, Ohio, Iowa, and Kansas are among the states where ads and funding shifts aim to influence close races. The dynamic spending reflects a broader scramble to protect or seize Senate control as Election Day approaches.
Golden State has advanced to the WNBA semifinals after a 77-73 win over Dallas, completing a three-game series comeback. Gabby Williams led a late surge, while A’ja Wilson dropped 36 in the Aces’ win to reach the semis. Both teams eye a title with cross-state playoffs heating up.
Natalie Nakase has led the Golden State Valkyries to a history-making 2025 season and is set to coach Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals against the Las Vegas Aces, after experiencing a medical episode on the court. She finished the game, is undergoing further monitoring, and will coach Sunday as the team pursues the title.
Natalia Silva has extended her winning streak to 15 with a five-round win over Wang Cong in Salt Lake City. Shevchenko vacated the title due to injuries, paving the way for Silva to become the champion. Co-main saw Payton Talbott halt Delveson Figueiredo by TKO. The card marked a rare women's main event at UFC’s flagship event.
Skydance has completed its $111 billion merger, uniting Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. Discovery under one umbrella and creating a media giant that also includes CNN, CBS News, HBO Max and Paramount+. The deal promises a future of unified streaming, cost savings, and potential job impacts across film and news divisions.
A Nevada judge has sentenced Duane "Keffe D" Davis to 40 years in prison after jurors convicted him in August of first‑degree murder for his role in Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing. Prosecutors relied on Davis's public statements and his 2019 memoir; Davis has said he will appeal. Shakur's family spoke at the hearing.
DNA evidence links a former Chicago homicide detective to the 1960 murder of 8-year-old Gloria Kowalewicz, decades after the crime. Modern forensic methods, including genealogical DNA analysis, have identified Thomas F. McInerney Jr. as a suspect posthumously. Police and prosecutors say they are pursuing remaining leads and reviewing related cases.
The remains found in a barrel at Lake Mead have been identified as Edward Lelburian Jackson, an Arkansas man. Investigators say he was killed decades ago, likely in the mid-1970s to early 1980s, and the case has been linked to Las Vegas' mob-era history. Lake Mead’s drought continues to expose buried secrets as more bodies may surface.
A Dassault Falcon 50 skids off a runway at Harry Reid International Airport around 11 a.m., with no reported injuries. Runways 1L and 1R are closed for inspection as the FAA issues a ground stop, delaying flights while authorities assess the incident.