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Train service is set to resume on the Long Island Rail Road after union leaders and transit officials reached a deal to end a strike that shut down the nation’s busiest commuter rail system. Commuters across the New York City suburbs still faced another difficult morning rush Tuesday, with trains not returning in time for peak travel hours. The strike began Saturday and marked the first LIRR walkout since 1994. The rail system normally carries about 250,000 riders each weekday between Manhattan, Long Island, Brooklyn, and Queens.

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Elon Musk has lost his high-profile legal battle against OpenAI and several of its top executives in a closely watched artificial intelligence case. The trial placed some of the biggest names in tech and A.I. at the center of a growing debate over the future of the industry. Critics say the case highlighted concerns about a rapidly expanding A.I. sector controlled by a small group of powerful billionaires. Public opinion polls continue to show Americans are worried about A.I.’s impact on jobs, privacy, and the future of society.

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is set to testify before Congress for the first time since taking over the Justice Department. Lawmakers are expected to press Blanche over a nearly $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” created to compensate allies of President Donald Trump who claim they were politically targeted. Critics argue the program is an illegal abuse of power and are asking the courts to block it. Nearly 100 congressional Democrats have urged a judge to stop the fund from moving forward.

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A Utah judge is deciding whether portions of the upcoming preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson should be closed to the public. Robinson is accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk on a Utah college campus in September 2025. Defense attorneys are seeking to seal some evidence and limit public access during the July 6 through July 10 hearing. Prosecutors say they plan to seek the death penalty if Robinson is convicted. The hearing is expected to provide the most detailed look at the case so far.

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A new exhibit in New York City is displaying millions of pages of Justice Department documents tied to late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Organizers say the “Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room” contains roughly 3.5 million pages of files printed and bound into thousands of volumes. The exhibit also features a timeline documenting the relationship between President Donald Trump and Epstein, along with memorials and tributes dedicated to survivors. Organizers say the exhibit is meant to highlight the scale of Epstein’s crimes and increase public awareness surrounding the released files.

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Three men were killed Monday in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, the largest mosque in San Diego County. Police say the two suspects, ages 17 and 18, were later found dead inside a vehicle after taking their own lives a few blocks from the scene. Investigators say the search for the teenagers began after one suspect’s mother contacted authorities to report her son was suicidal. San Diego police say the shooting is being investigated as a hate crime.

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Iran says it has sent a new peace proposal to the United States aimed at ending hostilities across the Middle East. Tehran says the proposal includes lifting sanctions, releasing frozen Iranian funds, and withdrawing U.S. forces from areas near Iran. President Donald Trump says there is now a “very good chance” of reaching an agreement that would limit Iran’s nuclear program. Trump also says he paused planned military strikes against Iran as diplomatic negotiations continue.

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San Diego police responded Monday afternoon to a deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, where authorities say three men were killed. Officer Anthony Carrasco says police initially responded to reports of an active shooter and believed multiple people had been shot. Aerial footage showed a heavy police presence surrounding the mosque, which is located in a residential neighborhood about nine miles north of downtown San Diego. Police sources say both suspects involved in the shooting are also dead. The Islamic Center says it is the largest mosque in San Diego County and its campus includes the Al Rashid School, which offers courses in Arabic language, Islamic studies and the Quran.

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San Diego police are responding to an active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Officer Anthony Carrasco says they believe people have been shot. Aerial television footage showed a heavy police presence outside the mosque Monday afternoon. The mosque is in a heavily residential neighborhood about 9 miles north of downtown San Diego. Its website says it is the largest mosque in San Diego County. The campus includes the Al Rashid School, which the website says offers courses in Arabic language, Islamic studies and the Quran.

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Alex Murdaugh has filed a civil rights lawsuit against former court clerk Becky Hill, accusing her of improperly influencing the jury during his 2023 murder trial. The lawsuit comes days after South Carolina's highest court overturned Murdaugh's murder convictions, ruling he was denied a fair trial because of Hill's actions.

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A judge ruled Monday that prosecutors can use a gun and notebook they say link Luigi Mangione to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson at his upcoming murder trial. The judge rejected defense claims that the evidence was seized illegally before police obtained a search warrant.

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The cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak has arrived in Rotterdam, Netherlands, where health officials are now working to disinfect the vessel. The MV Hondius docked Monday carrying 25 crew members and two medical workers after passengers were removed last week in Spain and sent into quarantine across multiple countries. Officials say at least 11 cases have been linked to the outbreak, including three deaths. Some crew members will now quarantine in specially prepared containers near the port if they cannot immediately return home. Health officials say the ship will undergo a full decontamination before it can sail again. Authorities stress the risk to the public remains low, and no one currently onboard is showing symptoms.

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Nebraska authorities confirm two homes near St. Libory have suffered heavy damage from a tornado that passed through the area early Sunday evening. The tornado was confirmed around 5:30 p.m. The National Weather Service confirmed a twister touched down just north of Grand Island, Nebraska.

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