Vance Boelter is expected to plead guilty to federal charges in the June 2025 shootings that killed Melissa and Mark Hortman and wounded John and Yvette Hoffman. Federal prosecutors said they will not seek the death penalty under a proposed plea agreement.
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Israel orders strikes on Hezbollah-controlled southern Beirut suburbs, escalating conflict amid stalled ceasefire efforts. Thousands flee as diplomatic talks continue without resolution.
Israel's intensified strikes on Lebanon kill over 200, threatening the fragile US-Iran ceasefire. Global leaders call for inclusion of Lebanon in the truce as Hezbollah retaliates with rocket fire into Israel.
U.S. stocks fell sharply and oil prices surged after President Trump pledged continued strikes on Iran without outlining a ceasefire plan or reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The Dow dropped over 600 points as energy prices and inflation concerns rose.
The United States has temporarily eased sanctions on Russian oil, allowing the purchase of petroleum products already loaded onto ships before the announcement, aiming to ease global energy market disruptions caused by conflicts in the Middle East. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized the measure is narrowly tailored to avoid benefiting Russia financially and to increase existing supply amid restricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. While Russia welcomed the move as stabilizing global markets, European governments and some U.S. lawmakers criticized it for potentially strengthening Russia’s position and undermining sanctions related to the Ukraine conflict.