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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.

But at the Turkish border with Iran, as NPR's Ruth Sherlock reports, many Iranians are also choosing to cross back into their country.

President Trump has tapped Oklahoma Republican Senator Mark Wayne Mullen to head the Department of Homeland Security.

Pending Senate confirmation, Mullen would replace fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership.

NPR's Jasmine Garst reports.

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Treasury Department has authorized the sale of Russian oil to India for 30 days.