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Death toll rising following heavy flooding in several parts of Kenya over the weekend.

Michael Koloke has more.

Several dozen states say they will continue legal action against Live Nation despite the Justice Department reaching a settlement in an antitrust case.

The department announced the settlement with the parent company of Ticketmaster Monday.

It would let competitors play a role in ticket sales and force Live Nation to give up control of 13 amphitheaters.

California Congressman Kevin Kiley is leaving the Republican Party.

Kiley announced Monday that he will serve as an independent, effective immediately.

Kiley's move tightens an already narrow House Republican majority, but Kiley says he will still caucus with Republicans.

Kiley is facing a tough re-election battle in a Democratic-leaning district following the redrawing of California's congressional boundaries.

The NBA has canceled the Atlanta Hawks' planned promotion involving a local strip club amid growing concerns from fans and partners from member station WABE.

Marlon Hyde has more.

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During a White House event Thursday, President Trump touted the U.S.

military's actions against Iranian military targets.

Other than that, they're doing quite well.

Trump also urged leaders of the Iranian government to surrender in exchange for immunity.

And he told several media outlets that he wants to have a hand in choosing Iran's next leader.

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and Israeli planes continue to hit cities across Iran, the attacks displacing many civilians from their homes.