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WTJX NEWSFEED: June 10, 2026

Marcellina Ventura-Douglas

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Former Property & Procurement Commissioner Anthony Thomas addressed the court in support of his former boss David Whitaker — the federal government's main witness in a string of corruption convictions — who was sentenced to 22 months in prison today.
Judge Mark Kearney denies Jenifer O’Neal’s late motion to seal sentencing memo and support letters

Isabelle Teare

A federal judge has denied former OMB Director Jenifer O'Neal's request to seal her sentencing memo and support letters, ordering them filed on the public docket.
David Whitaker presents letters of support to judge ahead of sentencing for bribery, fraud

Tom Eader

Family members, lawyers, and friends urge court to consider Whitaker’s cooperation, character, and personal circumstances as he seeks probation or a reduced prison term.

I-HWA CHENG

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AFP via Getty Images

Taiwan opposition leader says Xi meeting avoided 'reunification' talk

Scott Tong, Ashish Valentine

Cheng's comments come as Taiwan awaits approval on a $14 billion arms package from the U.S., and as uncertainty lingers over Washington's long-term commitment to the island's defense.
Toru Hanai

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Pool Bloomberg via AP

Japan reactor restart sparks fresh fears over nuclear waste storage

The Associated Press

The reboot highlights a dire problem for the country's nuclear program. Japan is running out of space to store spent nuclear fuel and lacks plans for radioactive waste disposal.

Anthony Kuhn

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NPR

Greetings from a Seoul museum, where Buddhist masterpieces offer calm away from city bustle

Anthony Kuhn

The National Museum of Korea is home to the Room of Quiet Contemplation, which features two of South Korea's most treasured artworks: gilt-bronze bodhisattva statues from the sixth and seventh centuries.
Atta Kenare

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AFP via Getty Images

U.S. launches second day of Iran strikes. And, World Cup facts to know before kickoff

Brittney Melton

The U.S. launched air strikes on Iran for a second consecutive day. And, the World Cup kicks off today in Mexico City, where tensions threaten to disrupt events.

National News

BBC News World Service

El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say

An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.
Deadly Sudan drone strike targets funeral procession

Rights groups accuse the RSF paramilitary group of killing civilians in el-Obeid, a city on the civil war's front line.
US and Iran exchange strikes across Middle East for second day in a row

Iran says it responded to US strikes by targeting American assets in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, which reported damage to its capital city overnight.
Nigeria evacuates citizens from South Africa as anti-migrant sentiment rises

Nigeria is the latest African state to repatriate citizens following reports of xenophobic attacks.

A woman walks past a mural depicting a U.S. aircraft carrier under missile attack in downtown Tehran, Iran, on June 8.

Vahid Salemi

Trump vows to hit Iran 'very hard tonight' and later take over its oil and gas sectors

The Associated Press

The latest threat comes after a second day of intensified strikes between the U.S and Iran, pushing the Middle East closer to the resumption of a full-scale war.