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World News

Trump says he's lifting sanctions on Syria, confusing some allies in Israel

6:51am May 15, 2025

by A Martínez

President Trump says he's dropping sanctions against Syria, which led to celebrations in the streets of Damascus. But in Israel, many are wondering where they stand with their neighbor.

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Music & Culture

NYPD Cop Entertains Public With Backstreet Boys Song

Officer Richard Gunther was sitting in his patrol car Saturday when he grabbed the public address system and began singing "I Want It That Way." It was a hit on Instagram.

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National

Southern California Couple Reflects On Fleeing Their Home

We've been bringing you voices from across California where fires rage on both ends of the state. Johnny and Shandra Fortier fled their mobile home which didn't survive the wildfire.

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National

California Community Deals With Back-To-Back Tragedies

by Nathan Rott

Last week in Thousand Oaks, a shooter opened fire at a bar killing 12 people before taking his own life. Just a day later, a massive fire forced thousands to evacuate their homes.

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National

WWI Airstrip, Replicated In Southwest Ohio, Honors Veterans

by Rene Wilde

Thirty miles outside of Dayton, Ohio, is a tribute to aviation history. Russ Turner turned a 10-acre field into a replica of a WWI aerodrome. This year, 18 pilots flew their replica planes there.

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National

More Than 200 People Are Unaccounted For In California Wildfires

Firefighters are racing against wind to control blazes raging in two areas of the state. David Greene talks to Andrew Fox, mayor of Thousand Oaks, and reporter Sonja Hutson of member station KQED.

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News Brief: Wildfires, Florida Recount, Michelle Obama's Memoir

Wildfires tear through northern and southern California. Florida recounts ballots in the races for governor and U.S. senator. And former first lady Michelle Obama's book, Becoming, is out Tuesday.

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Politics & Government

Florida Recounts Votes In Races For U.S. Senate And Governor

by Miles Parks

In the Senate race, GOP Gov. Rick Scott holds on to a lead of fewer than 13,000 votes over Democratic incumbent Bill Nelson. Scott is suing two counties and Nelson has responded with his own suits.

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Sports

Chicago Bears Kicker Misses 4 Attempts, Hits The Uprights Each Time

Cody Parkey just looked puzzled. He had hit the upright four times on field goal and extra point tries. The analysis on Fox: "Boy he can hit those uprights, can't he?"

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World News

In France, Trump And Others Commemorate The End Of World War I

by Eleanor Beardsley

President Trump joined French President Macron and 71 other world leaders to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI. Trump appeared out of step with the ceremony's multilateral tone.

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National

Wildfire Spreads In Southern California

A wildfire has spread across Ventura County, the same county where a shooter killed 12 people on Wednesday. Malibu, Calif., is under mandatory evacuation. KCLU's Lance Orozco provides an update.

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Thousands Evacuate Northern California Wildfire

A fire in Northern California is threatening thousands of structures and forcing residents to evacuate.

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In Northern California, Wildfires Continue To Rage

Wildfires have spread rapidly in two parts of California. In Butte County, residents raced to evacuate their homes overnight. KQED's Jeremy Siegel reports on the latest update from fire officials.

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