Trump’s name removed from Kennedy Center, national park exhibit removals paused

A crew stripped President Trump’s name from the front of the Kennedy Center overnight, after a federal judge rejected the administration’s efforts to keep the signage in place. The removal followed a separate ruling that paused a presidential directive to remove signs and exhibits at national parks that cast the U.S. in a “negative light.” …

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Soccer-Iran Face New Zealand in Politically Charged Los Angeles Opener

LOS ANGELES, June 13 (Reuters) – Iran open their World Cup ⁠Group ⁠G campaign against New Zealand in Los ⁠Angeles on Monday in a match shaped as much by events off the pitch as by ​the ambitions of two teams seeking a long-awaited breakthrough. The fixture will be played against the backdrop of the U.S. …

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Ford recalls more than 250,000 Focus models due to engine stall risk

Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration. The recall includes 255,404 Ford Focus automobiles, model years 2012-2018. Ford said the canister purge valve may stick …

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