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Saturday, June 13, 2026 · Gastonia

Russian airstrikes kill at least 18 across Ukrainian cities

Russian airstrikes struck major Ukrainian cities early Tuesday, killing at least 18 people and wounding more than 60, according to Ukrainian authorities. The attacks came after Ukrainian officials warned of an imminent large-scale assault.

Saturday, June 13, 2026
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Russian airstrikes kill at least 18 across Ukrainian cities

Russian airstrikes struck major Ukrainian cities early Tuesday, killing at least 18 people and wounding more than 60, according to Ukrainian authorities. The attacks came after Ukrainian officials warned of an imminent large-scale assault.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Former Trump Adviser Bolton Agrees to Plead Guilty to Classified Information Charge

John Bolton, who served as President Trump's national security adviser, agreed to plead guilty to a felony charge of illegally retaining classified information, according to U.S. officials.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Five Men Recruited for Cambodia Casino Jobs Say They Were Trafficked Into Fraud Network

Five young men accepted jobs at a Cambodian casino, according to their accounts. They say they instead found themselves held against their will and forced to participate in fraud schemes targeting U.S. residents.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Trump Open to Compensation Fund for Jan. 6 Defendants Charged With Assault

President Donald Trump declined to rule out government payments to individuals charged with assaulting police during the Jan. 6 Capitol breach. Trump characterized such compensation as part of an anti-weaponization effort.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Colorado Court Overturns Homicide Convictions for Paramedics in Elijah McClain Case

A Colorado appellate court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics involved in Elijah McClain's death in 2019. The court determined prosecutors failed to prove the medics caused McClain's death.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

U.S. Officials Suspect Chinese Missile in F-15 Shootdown Over Iran

U.S. intelligence officials believe a Chinese-manufactured portable missile struck an American F-15 fighter jet over southwestern Iran, according to sources familiar with the assessment. The shootdown triggered a complex rescue mission in the region.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

James Comey Faces Charges Over Instagram Post

James Comey, former Director of the FBI, surrendered to authorities after prosecutors alleged a 2025 Instagram post contained a threat against Donald Trump. The post featured a photograph of seashells.

Saturday, June 13, 2026