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Ukrainian leader says Mariupol steel plant evacuation is 'extremely emotional'

Ukrainian leader says Mariupol steel plant evacuation is 'extremely emotional'

WASHINGTON (TND) - The United Nations confirmed operations to evacuate Ukrainian citizens blocked in the Azov…

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Diesel prices hit an all-time high as inventory drops to lowest level since 2008

Diesel prices hit an all-time high as inventory drops to lowest level since 2008

WASHINGTON (TND) - Truckers across the country are feeling the devastating impact of the price of diesel as i…

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“8647” etched into National Mall grass under investigation

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By Elissa Salamy Verified
| KTTV-TV (Los Angeles, CA) Verified
'86 47' appears on National Mall, US park police investigating The numbers "86 47" appeared on the National Mall near the Washington monument on Thursday. Trump administration officials are interpreting the vandalism as a threat against the president. The U.S. Park Police are investigating after massive numbers reading "8647" appeared etched into the grass on the National Mall, just days before President Donald Trump’s birthday celebrations and a major UFC event planned near the White House.
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Army soldier identified as bystander wounded near White House

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By Elissa Salamy Verified
| WTTG-TV (Bethesda, MD) Verified
Published June 12, 2026 12:31 PM EDT New video shows chaos after gunfire near White House New video captures the chaos and panic after gunfire erupted near a White House security checkpoint over Memorial Day weekend. WASHINGTON - The bystander injured in a shooting last month has been identified as a U.S. Army soldier. What we know: The victim of a shooting near the White House on May 23 has been confirmed as U.S. Army soldier Benjamin Del Real.
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Army soldier identified as bystander wounded near White House

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By Elissa Salamy Verified
| Yahoo Verified
The Brief The bystander wounded during the May 23 shooting near the White House has been identified as U.S. Army soldier Benjamin Del Real. Del Real is recovering and undergoing rehabilitation, according to his attorney. The shooting occurred when authorities say 21-year-old Nasire Best opened fire at a White House security checkpoint before being shot and killed by Secret Service agents. WASHINGTON - The bystander injured in a shooting last month has been identified as a U.S. Army soldier.
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