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06/19/2026

Comedian Carlos Mencia was charged with tax evasion Thursday after he was accused of failing to pay personal and business taxes for six years.

If convicted as charged, Mencia could face over 10 years in state prison, in addition to having to pay back the taxes, the Los Angeles DA said.

06/19/2026

George W. Bush and Michelle Obama paid homage to their 2018 viral moment when the two attended the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.

George W. Bush and Michelle Obama paid homage to their 2018 viral moment when the two attended the on Thursday, June 18.

06/19/2026

Vice President JD Vance put off his trip to Switzerland where he had been set to lead talks. The White House blamed logistical issues.

A new round of direct talks between the U.S. and Iran have been postponed after Vice-President JD Vance canceled a planned trip to Switzerland.

06/19/2026

The TODAY host wonders if learning a trade is more important than going to college.

As Carson Daly's son explores colleges, the TODAY host says learning a trade might be more beneficial as AI reshapes the entry-level job market.

06/19/2026

The infamous blue carpeting in Concourses C & D at Dulles International Airport — which has been around since the 1980s — will soon be a thing of the past. Here's what to know.

06/19/2026

Juneteenth is here, and there are a lot of events to mark the holiday and focus on the needs in the community.

Juneteenth is Friday, and there are a lot of events to mark the holiday and focus on the needs in the community. Prince William County, Virginia residents are invited to the “Juneteenth and Me” festival at the Pfitzner Stadium in Woodbridge. It runs from noon to 9 p.m. There will be plenty of fo...

06/19/2026

Lewis George's victory signals a break with a quarter-century of centrist governance in Washington, and it puts her in the vanguard of democratic socialists who have ascended in urban politics over the last year.

Janeese Lewis George is making waves in Washington, D.C. with her progressive agenda as she aims for the mayor’s office. Her plans include subsidized childcare and increased homebuyer assistance. She also promises to challenge President Donald Trump’s influence. Her Democratic primary victory wa...

06/19/2026

Israel’s military said Friday its forces struck targets throughout southern Lebanon overnight as Hezbollah reported intense fighting in the area, threatening the nascent agreement between Iran and the United States to end their war.

Talks in Switzerland between Iran and the United States over their efforts to reach a permanent end to the Iran war were delayed.

06/19/2026

he National Park Service plans to close Dupont Circle during Capital Pride celebrations this weekend, listing public safety and protection of the historic park as concerns. It’s the same thing the community heard last year nearing the height of WorldPride.

The National Park Service plans to close Dupont Circle during Capital Pride celebrations this weekend, listing public safety and protection of the historic park as reasons. From 6 a.m. Friday until Monday, the park will be closed. It’s the same thing the community heard last year nearing the heigh...

06/19/2026

Banners hung on the outside of City Hall in Manhattan on Thursday honoring each player on the 2026 roster that helped bring the franchise its first NBA title in 53 years. With one exception.

Ewing's No. 33 came out of retirement for a day on a banner honoring one of the Knicks' seldom-used reserves.