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As US nears 250th birthday, poll shows many Americans doubt it will last another 250

As US nears 250th birthday, poll shows many Americans doubt it will last another 250

  • JASON LANGE Reuters

Two out of five Americans do not believe the country will endure another 250 years, according to a poll that highlighted deep divisions over how the nation views itself.

Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann sentenced for grisly murders

Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann sentenced for grisly murders

  • N'dea Yancey-Bragg USA Today

During the hearing, multiple family members of the victims shared memories of their loved ones and described the toll of their deaths.

‘You are a coward.’ Judge sentences Gilgo Beach killer to life in prison without parole

‘You are a coward.’ Judge sentences Gilgo Beach killer to life in prison without parole

  • News 12

The sentencing comes just two months after he confessed to killing eight women.

Judge orders Kennedy Center to stay open after removing Trump's name

Judge orders Kennedy Center to stay open after removing Trump's name

  • Bart Jansen USA Today

The federal judge who ordered President Donald Trump's name removed from the Kennedy Center has asked the administration to report by Friday on plans for the building to remain open.

Few Americans see Trump administration delivering justice in Epstein cases, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Few Americans see Trump administration delivering justice in Epstein cases, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

  • Jason Lange Reuters

Few Americans, including just 21% of Republicans, think President Donald Trump's administration helped deliver justice in cases connected to accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found.

Crews battle algae bloom in Washington's newly repainted Reflecting Pool

Crews battle algae bloom in Washington's newly repainted Reflecting Pool

  • Ryan Patrick Jones Reuters

Drastic measures are being taken to remove green algae filling the pool just days after multimillion-dollar renovations were completed.

Chemical poured into Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Chemical poured into Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

    White House UFC fight draws thousands for Trump and America’s birthday

    White House UFC fight draws thousands for Trump and America’s birthday

      President Trump celebrated his 80th birthday on the White House South Lawn this weekend, where a UFC fight night drew a crowd of thousands.

      Rampaging Knicks fans tear apart buses, set fires, clash with cops in Times Square, 63 arrests

      Rampaging Knicks fans tear apart buses, set fires, clash with cops in Times Square, 63 arrests

        Frenzied Knicks fans skirmished with cops in a running pitched battle along 42nd St. early Sunday — hurling bottles at police and even trying to tip over a school bus.

        US: Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center in Washington DC.

        US: Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center in Washington DC.

          SHOTLIST: WASHINGTON DC, US (JUNE 12, 2026) 1. WORKERS ERECTING SCAFFOLDING AS ONE MAN HOLDS BANNER THAT SAYS "YOU'RE NO JFK" 2. VARIOUS OF PEOPLE WATCHING WORKERS ERECT SCAFFOLDING 3. VARIOUS OF WORKERS ERECTING SCAFFOLDINGWASHINGTON DC, US — JUNE 12, 2026: Workers removed the name of US Pr…

          Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center in predawn operation

          Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center in predawn operation

            The work began about 1:20 a.m. ET, after the Department of Justice said the government would miss the court's 11:59 p.m. Friday deadline.

            Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center

            Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center

              Birthright citizenship decision looms as Trump court cases mount

              Birthright citizenship decision looms as Trump court cases mount

                From immigration to elections, ballrooms to tax immunity, much of President Donald Trump’s second term legacy is mired in the courts.

                Nick Reiner wants his trust fund for his defense. Can he get it?

                Nick Reiner wants his trust fund for his defense. Can he get it?

                  Amid Nick Reiner's legal battle over his parents' deaths, his demand for access to a trust fund they established for him may be more complex than it seems.

                  Local News

                  Monsoon 2026

                  Monsoon 2026

                  Monsoon 2026 is only a few days old and already has dropped measurable rainfall over the area including a band of storms June 17, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

                  Photos: Monsoon 2026

                  Photos: Monsoon 2026

                  Monsoon 2026 is only a few days old and already has dropped measurable rainfall over the area including a band of storms June 17, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

                  TUSD greenlights $797 million budget

                  June 17 recap: Tucson news you may have missed today

                  Don't miss Wednesday's most popular stories from Arizona Daily Star.

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                  Newly Listed Homes near Sahuarita, AZ — Updated Jun. 17, 2026

                  Newly Listed Homes near Sahuarita, AZ — Updated Jun. 17, 2026

                  A look at the newest homes for sale near Sahuarita, AZ. Browse the newest listings, with photos and prices, and see what's new on the market this week.

                  State & Regional

                  4 GOP rivals for AZ governor debate electability, other issues

                  4 GOP rivals for AZ governor debate electability, other issues

                  PHOENIX — The four Republicans hoping to be their party's nominee for governor squabbled Wednesday night over tax policy, vouchers and mail-in voting.

                  Tohono O'odham Nation sues feds over Arizona border wall

                  Tohono O'odham Nation sues feds over Arizona border wall

                  The Tohono O'odham Nation wants a federal judge to immediately halt pending plans by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to build 62 miles of border wall through the reservation.

                  Mexico's soccer Baby Jesus trend sparks debate

                  Mexico's soccer Baby Jesus trend sparks debate

                  As World Cup fever spreads across Mexico, some devotees dress the Santo Niño de Atocha or Baby Jesus in Mexico’s national team jersey to pray for protection and success for El Tri. The tradition blends faith and soccer passion, but it also sparks debate among religious leaders and believers who argue sacred images should remain separate from sports fandom.

                  Group drops effort to pass Arizona school voucher measure

                  Group drops effort to pass Arizona school voucher measure

                  Fortify AZ has dropped its effort to get voters to pass its alternative to the much stricter school voucher limits being pushed by the Arizona Education Association and Save Our Schools Arizona.

                  Nation & World

                  As US nears 250th birthday, poll shows many Americans doubt it will last another 250

                  As US nears 250th birthday, poll shows many Americans doubt it will last another 250

                  Two out of five Americans do not believe the country will endure another 250 years, according to a poll that highlighted deep divisions over how the nation views itself.

                  Federal Reserve begins Warsh era by keeping rates on hold

                  Federal Reserve begins Warsh era by keeping rates on hold

                  The new Fed chairman said he will launch five task forces to review how the central bank conducts its business in critical policy areas.

                  Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann sentenced for grisly murders

                  Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann sentenced for grisly murders

                  During the hearing, multiple family members of the victims shared memories of their loved ones and described the toll of their deaths.

                  These brands pulled back on Pride. It could cost them. Here's why

                  These brands pulled back on Pride. It could cost them. Here's why

                  Pride Month has suffered corporate defections since gay and transgender rights emerged as a culture-war flashpoint and the Trump administration cracked down on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

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                  ASU sues owner of historic home it wants to seize

                  Photos: Monsoon 2026

                  Photos: Monsoon 2026

                  DHS files new deportation case against Tucson DACA recipient

                  DHS files new deportation case against Tucson DACA recipient

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                  Crime

                  23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                  23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                  Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

                  Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                  Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                  A new indictment has added two kidnapping and six witness tampering charges against an Allegany County man under federal investigation since a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case turned up dead in his home.

                  Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                  Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                  Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Cooper told a judge that his office intends to file witness tampering charges against Simon P. Gogolack 39, of Wellsville.

                  Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                  Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                  A Southern Tier man with a history of drug-related charges has become entangled in the FBI’s probe into the death of a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case.

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                  As Changes Reshape the Peptide Supply Market, a New Marketplace Model Emerges — With Arizona Researchers Watching Closely

                  Contributor content. As peptide regulations tighten, a new marketplace aims to bring verified testing and transparency to a rapidly evolving research industry.

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                  Belmont Stakes Contenders Drawing Betting Interest Ahead of Race Day

                  Provided content. Early attention for the 2026 Belmont Stakes on June 6 is focused on Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo and runner-up Renegade, while several others gain momentum.

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                  Provided content. A federal review finds just 5 conditions drive nearly 40% of serious ER misdiagnosis harms in the U.S., with stroke topping the list. 

                   

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                  Most American Homeowners Aren't Using Their Backyards, New Survey Finds

                  Most American Homeowners Aren't Using Their Backyards, New Survey Finds

                  Provided content. A new national survey finds most U.S. homeowners underuse their outdoor spaces. The reasons reveal a bigger problem with how American backyards are built.

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                  Affiliate content. Learn how modern HVAC systems can be integrated into even the oldest Midwest homes. 

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                  Crime

                  Tucson fugitive faces charges in woman's death

                  Tucson fugitive faces charges in woman's death

                  Coral Michelle Smith, 40, who had been a fugitive for several days, was arrested Monday.

                  Man, 31, shot dead in midtown Tucson

                  Man, 31, shot dead in midtown Tucson

                  A 31-year-old man fatally shot Monday night during a confrontation that involved several people, Tucson police say.

                  Tucson man, 74, dies months after being struck by car

                  Tucson man, 74, dies months after being struck by car

                  Tucson police say a 74-year-old man who was struck by a car in March has died from his injuries.

                  Tucson mental health worker arrested in patient's death

                  Tucson mental health worker arrested in patient's death

                  An employee at a Tucson psychiatric hospital faces criminal charges in the 2025 death of a patient, authorities say.

                  Politics

                  PACC halts animal adoptions, intakes due to distemper outbreak

                  PACC halts animal adoptions, intakes due to distemper outbreak

                  Pima Animal Care Center has temporarily halted adoptions, and stopped taking in any animals unless they pose a risk to the public or need emergency care, due to an outbreak of several diseases including distemper in its shelter.

                  Tohono O'odham Nation sues feds over Arizona border wall

                  Tohono O'odham Nation sues feds over Arizona border wall

                  The Tohono O'odham Nation wants a federal judge to immediately halt pending plans by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to build 62 miles of border wall through the reservation.

                  Arizona AG: Tucson mobile home park settles lawsuit for $795K

                  Arizona AG: Tucson mobile home park settles lawsuit for $795K

                  Palo Verde Mobile Home Park, LLC in Tucson will pay $795,000 in restitution, civil penalties, and fees after the Arizona Attorney General's Office alleged the company misled tenants about the usability of electricity at its park.

                  Green card policy could prolong family separations

                  Green card policy could prolong family separations

                  A new Trump administration policy could force many immigrants seeking green cards through U.S. citizen relatives to leave the country and complete the process abroad, potentially triggering lengthy bans on returning. Immigration advocates warn the change could lead to prolonged family separations, while supporters argue it restores fairness and accountability to the immigration system.

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