Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. is investigating Iranian Red Crescent reports that shrapnel from an American missile strike hit a wedding in southern Iran. The humanitarian group said at least four people were killed and dozens wounded.
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Andy Burnham and Emmanuel Macron agreed in London to increase cooperation on Channel crossings, including a French deployment of 45 additional officers. The leaders also discussed Ukraine missile production, UK-EU ties, trade concerns and the Middle East.
The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to let the Postal Service enforce new mail-ballot requirements before the Nov. 3 midterms. A federal judge blocked key parts of the rule after states said compliance was practically impossible so close to voting.
The House approved a bill that would penalize universities for boycotting Israel or restricting academic exchanges with Israeli institutions. Supporters called it an anti-discrimination measure, while critics said it could violate free speech protections.
Israel released Lebanese civilian Malek Ghazi while a southern Lebanese village leader said Israeli forces detained three farmers. The developments come as US-mediated talks remain stalled over detainees, Hezbollah’s disarmament, Lebanese army deployment and an Israeli withdrawal.
Gasoline prices have climbed to $4.14 a gallon ahead of Labor Day, while diesel is nearing its all-time high. Analysts cite rising crude prices, the Iran war, disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and limits on Russian diesel exports.
Federal prosecutors have charged ICE officer Christian Castro with lying to investigators about the January shooting of Venezuelan immigrant Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis in Minnesota. Castro also faces state assault charges, but Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has refused to extradite him.
Fox News Media said Maria Bartiromo has left the network after 12½ years. The longtime financial journalist hosted several Fox Business and Fox News programs and was cited in defamation litigation tied to false claims about the 2020 election.