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Iran says it will halt its attacks on Israel after starting to fire on the country yesterday.

Israel also fired on Iran.

Separately, Israel said it's shutting down the single crossing for aid and goods into Gaza, citing security concerns.

NPR's Anas Baba reports from Gaza City.

Jury selection starts today in Los Angeles in a federal trial.

It's for the suspect accused of setting what turned into the deadly Palisades fire last year.

Steve Futterman reports.

A separate fire broke out at the same time last year in the Los Angeles area.

The Eaton fire killed 19 people.

New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani says a new watch party has been scheduled for fans during tonight's NBA Finals game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.

This comes after the U.S.

Secret Service and New York City police canceled a planned gathering outside Madison Square Garden.

NPR's Brian Mann has more.

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The Agriculture Department has confirmed two additional cases of the parasite, the new world screwworm in Texas.

There are now four confirmed cases.

The larvae of the fly can eat the flesh of animals.

It is considered a threat to the nation's cattle supply.

Since 2020, election administrators have been facing an uptick in threats against their workers and candidates.