Washington and Tehran advance talks on Gulf de-escalation

 

The United States and Iran are engaged in advanced negotiations on a potential peace agreement after more than three months of active military conflict, officials in Washington, Tehran and Islamabad confirmed on June 13, 2026. The talks, mediated by Pakistan, aim to stabilize the Persian Gulf and restore disrupted global...

Los Angeles honors David Beckham with Walk star

 

LOS ANGELES – Former professional footballer David Beckham received the 2,849th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, June 12, 2026, in a ceremony in California that recognized his impact in the Sports Entertainment category. The event drew a high-profile crowd, with actor Tom Cruise and former Ireland...

London artist David Hockney dies aged 88

 

British artist David Hockney, a leading figure in contemporary art and a central contributor to the 1960s Pop Art movement, has died at his home in London at the age of 88. His publicist, Erica Bolton, confirmed on Thursday, June 12, 2026, that Hockney died less than a month before...

United States Dominant 4-1 Win Opens World Cup Campaign

 

Inglewood, California. The United States defeated Paraguay 4-1 at SoFi Stadium on Friday, opening their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. An own goal by Damián Bobadilla in the seventh minute gave the hosts the lead, and Folarin Balogun scored twice — in the 31st and 45+5 minutes — to put...

Texas GOP elects new chair ahead of midterm elections

 

HOUSTON — Republican Party of Texas Vice Chair D'rinda Randall defeated incumbent Abraham George on Friday at the state convention, becoming the party's new chair. Randall, who first became involved in GOP politics nearly two decades ago, campaigned on accomplishments as vice chair, highlighting financial recoveries including the return of...

Midland shooting leaves several wounded, suspect deceased

 

Midland, Texas. On Friday morning, June 12, 2026, a shooting erupted in Midland with officials reporting multiple victims and a subsequent standoff with police; Mayor Lori Blong and Midland Police Chief Greg Snow confirmed responders engaged the shooter and that the suspect was later found deceased after containment efforts. Local authorities...

Ben James Leads RBC Canadian Open After 63

 

CALEDON, Ontario — On June 12, 2026, Ben James fired a 7-under 63, including a 25-foot eagle to start his round, and took the second-round clubhouse lead at the RBC Canadian Open with a 10-under total; he played bogey-free on the Osprey Valley course at TPC Toronto and held a...

Georgia Catcher Daniel Jackson Wins Dick Howser Trophy

 

OMAHA, Neb. Georgia catcher Daniel Jackson was named the 2026 Dick Howser Trophy winner Friday, the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association announced during the College World Series. Jackson, the SEC Player of the Year, earned the honor after a season in which he totaled 31 home runs, roughly 26 stolen...

Texas AG warns Big 12 against sanctioning Texas Tech

 

Austin — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office sent a letter to Big 12 Conference leaders this week, warning that any effort to sanction Texas Tech University for complying with a June 8 Texas court injunction restoring quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility would violate federal and state law and risk antitrust...

Jackson Koivun To Turn Pro After U.S. Open

 

Auburn — Jackson Koivun, the world No. 1 amateur and junior at Auburn University, announced Friday, June 12 that he will forgo his senior season and turn professional after the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. He earned the Mark H. McCormack Medal for finishing 2025 as the top amateur...