Man charged with intoxicated manslaughter

Man charged with intoxicated manslaughterRUSK COUNTY — Following a fatal crash in Rusk County on Saturday afternoon, one man was arrested after it was discovered he had allegedly caused the crash while driving intoxicated. According to an affidavit from the Rusk County Sheriff’s Office and our news partner KETK, a trooper was dispatched to a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of FM 3053 and FM 1639 in Gregg County.

Once on the scene, the trooper observed a Nissan Versa that had become disabled following the crash. The driver of the Nissan was identified as Tanner Templeton and two pickup trucks that were involved in the incident were found disabled behind Templeton’s car. Authorities believe that the crash was caused when Templeton was driving westbound on FM 1639 and while he was approaching the intersection, he drove past a stop sign without stopping and was struck by a pickup truck traveling northbound on FM 3053.

After striking Templeton’s car, one of the trucks driven by Tracey Fears was pushed into oncoming southbound traffic and struck head-on by another truck. After being hit by the truck, Fears was pronounced dead on the scene and his two passengers were taken by helicopter to a local hospital after suffering serious injury. Continue reading Man charged with intoxicated manslaughter

Residents address data center concerns

Residents address data center concernsTYLER – Residents of Tyler gathered for a community meeting on Monday to voice concerns about a planned Bitcoin mining data center. The Bitcoin mining facility is currently proposed for 1105 W. Erwin Street in Tyler. On Monday, Mark Buntsev, a community liaison for Vulcan Core LLC, hosted a community meeting with residents living near the W. Erwin Street site, where his company proposes to build a Bitcoin facility.

The facility would use specially designed computers to “mine” Bitcoin, the most popular cryptocurrency, a currency that is created and stored only digitally. Developers met with Tyler residents at The Meeting Place banquet hall, located just blocks from the proposed site of the Bitcoin facility, according to out news partner KETK.

“Some of their concerns were the usage of water, the usage of electricity and the usage of noise, all of which I’d like to think that we were able to address through resources such as a further understanding of the technology itself, understanding that we don’t have any kind of power draw or water draw from the city. We utilize distilled water mixed with glycol,” Buntsev said on Monday. Continue reading Residents address data center concerns

One dead after truck hydroplanes

One dead after truck hydroplanesWOOD COUNTY – One man died on Sunday after an 18-wheeler hydroplaned and crashed into his vehicle on Highway 80 near Mineola. The Texas Department of Public Safety told our news partner KETK that 45-year-old David Earl Johnson of Grand Saline was driving his Ford Fusion west on Highway 80 about half a mile west of Mineola at around 10:47 a.m. on Sunday, as an 18-wheeler was heading east.

Johnson’s Ford was hit when the 18-wheeler hydroplaned on the wet roadway and crossed into the westbound lane of Highway 80. Johnson was fatally injured in the crash and was later pronounced dead at the scene, according to DPS.

The condition of the 18-wheeler driver is currently unknown and DPS is currently investigating the crash.

Sewer main collapse closes major roadway

Update: KTBB talked to the City of Nacodoches Wednesday night. They felt comfortable of the main being patched up by Thursday evening.

NACOGDOCHES – A major roadway is currently closed down following a sewer main collapse on Monday afternoon.

According to the City of Nacogdoches and our news partner KETK, the sewer main on West Spradley Street collapsed after excessive rainfall in the area. Crews are expected to begin working to repair the sewer main once conditions allow, and the street will remain closed to traffic until further notice.

Due to the closure, residents are asked to enter and exit the neighborhood at the intersection of South Loop 224 and Old Lufkin Road. An entrance can also be made to the street at the intersection of Old Lufkin Road and U.S. 59 South.

KTBB talked to the City of Nacodoches Wednesday night. They felt comfortable of the main being patched up by Thursday evening.

Governor Abbott issues disaster declaration for severe weather

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott announced on Monday that he issued a disaster declaration for 101 Texas counties as severe storms continued to threaten the state. Additional counties may be added as conditions warrant, according to the governor’s office.

“Texas is prepared to respond to the severe weather threats that continue to move across our state,” said Governor Abbott. “Because of the impact caused by ongoing storms and flood risks, I have issued a disaster declaration for 101 Texas counties to ensure that local officials and communities have access to the full range of state resources and support. Texans should heed the guidance of state and local officials and take all necessary precautions to stay safe during this severe weather.”

Earlier Monday, Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources and implement 24-hour operations at the Texas State Emergency Operations Center as storm risks persist. Last week, the Governor directed TDEM to activate state emergency response resources ahead of the flood threat.

Texans are urged to continue monitoring local weather forecast information and have emergency supplies readily available. As storm threats continue, Texans are urged to stay informed, avoid driving through flooded roadways, and heed all warnings from local officials. Texans can find severe weather safety information and road conditions here and find all hazards preparedness tips here.

 

Fourth arrest in FBI immigrant probe

Fourth arrest in FBI immigrant probeTYLER – Nearly two weeks after the FBI carried out an “authorized court operation” at a Smith County furniture store, a fourth suspect has now been arrested in connection with the case.

According to our news partner KETK, an indictment filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, four individuals are facing federal charges stemming from the June 2 raid at Ximena’s Furniture. The charges include:
*Conspiracy to transport illegal aliens
*Trafficking in false identification documents
*Conspiracy to commit money laundering

Three suspects, Virginia Gamez Ponce Valdivia, Keyla Stacy Valdivia Gamez and Arturo Alcantar-Perez, were taken into custody earlier this month. On Friday, authorities arrested the fourth suspect, Guillermo Limon-Sanchez, in Travis County, where he is currently being held on a federal detainer. Continue reading Fourth arrest in FBI immigrant probe

Trump, Iran agree to memorandum of understanding opening Strait of Hormuz: What is in the 60-day deal?

An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored on May 16, 2026, in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran. Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran over opening this critical waterway have largely stalled as the countries have rejected each other's proposals to end the war that began when the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28. (Photo by Majid Saeedi/Getty Images)

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance both signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran, which would cease fighting on all fronts for 60 days and is expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to all traffic, a senior administration official said Monday.

The official said the signatures were done digitally and that a formal signing will happen in Geneva, Switzerland on Friday.

While the official said the details of the agreement will be released within the next 24 to 48 hours, Trump on Monday said the text of the memorandum of understanding would be released "pretty soon," but sometime after Friday.

"This is a very powerful document, and I want it to be released. So, probably pretty soon," Trump said during a press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron shortly after landing in France for the G7.

Trump said "it depends" if he will attend the signing ceremony in Geneva on Friday, but that Vance would be there. 

Senior administration officials on Monday acknowledged there was still significant work to be done during the detailed nuclear negotiations to come, but asserted they now had direct relationships with “a number of people at the highest levels of Iranian government” and had reached “what we believe will be an understanding in the next phase.” 

A senior administration official said the memorandum of understanding "provides for the immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz," which Iran closed after the war started. The official also emphasized "immediate -- just to be clear here, it takes a little bit of time, because you know you have mines in the strait."

Spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, Esmaeil Baqaei, said that, according to the MOU, Iran will be responsible to provide "the security and safe traffic of the ships," adding that Tehran will do so in cooperation with Muscat and in consultation with stakeholders.

On Monday, the president said that "the strait is already partially opened" and that it will be fully opened by Friday. They are still working to clear the area of sea mines, he said.

"I think it will adjust very, very quickly, and I think obviously the prioritization will be on the heavy tankers, you know, the gas, the oils. I think that will actually flow very quickly," the official said.

The U.S. blockade of Iranian naval ports will lift as well, but the U.S. Navy warns that it will remain in place until the agreement is formally completed. 

On the topic of tolls, the official said that the MOU ensured the Strait of Hormuz be "toll-free for 60 days," with the expectation that it will become part of the "final agreement as well."

Iranian officials said that a ceasefire in Lebanon is included within the deal. However, Israel's defense minister said after the agreement was announced that Israel does not plan to remove its forces from southern Lebanon.

When pressed about Israel's role in the MOU, one of the senior U.S. administration officials responded, saying that Israel withdrawing from Lebanon was "not a condition of the deal."

"The deal is a ceasefire, and it will not be a one-way ceasefire, meaning that if Iran is not able to control Hezbollah, and if they attack Israeli positions or Israeli towns, Israel will have the right to defend themselves and respond," a senior administration official said.

The senior U.S. administration official said that MOU's outline includes "verifying that [Iran is] not building a nuclear weapon and not funding radicalism and terrorism in the region." In return, the official said it would open up the Iranian economy. 

Iranian officials have long publicly maintained that the country's nuclear program operates only for civilian purposes, although Western officials have said their uranium enrichment has gone beyond what would be needed for civilian use. Iran has also said it does not have ambitions to create nuclear weapons, a claim that American officials have disputed.

The officials also said the MOU does not reduce the U.S. force posture in the region. 

The senior administration official confirmed that so far "zero dollars of unfrozen assets" have been released to Iran at this point. 

The officials made clear that there are not specific things that Iran has to do to receive sanctions relief, but that it’s tied to Iran "behaving more appropriately" in general.

"Their economy is in rough shape, and they need relief badly, and so hopefully we'll find a way to get to a deal quickly, and if not, President Trump has a lot of tools in his arsenal that he'll be able to use," the senior administration official said.

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Historic day for local college

Historic day for local college KILGORE — Kilgore College will formally install Dr. Staci Martin as the institution’s 10th president during an investiture ceremony scheduled for Tuesday morning in Dodson Auditorium on the Kilgore campus.

The ceremony marks a significant milestone in the college’s history as Dr. Martin officially assumes the role of president following her appointment by the KC Board of Trustees, according to Kilgore College administration officials.

Faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members are invited to attend. Continue reading Historic day for local college

11K loaves of bread donated to ETFB

11K loaves of bread donated to ETFBGILMER – Mrs. Baird’s partnered with the East Texas Food Bank last week to donate over 11,000 loaves of bread to families across the area this summer, according to our news partner KETK.

This month instead of just getting produce, families will also receive a Mrs. Baird’s loaf of bread. The Church at West Mountain in Gilmer hosted Mrs. Baird’s donation at one of their monthly distributions for the ETFB.

“Summertime is a perfect time for us to partner with food banks, because we know there’s a big need in our community,” Shane Sumrow with Mrs. Baird’s Bread said. “School’s out kids are not getting those school lunches and breakfast and so we know there’s a need for bread that’s going to make a lot of sandwiches for kids and families here in East Texas this summer.”

This donation is a part of Mrs. Baird’s Fighting Texas Hunger Campaign which is aiming to donate 182,000 loaves of fresh bread to families across the state.

Stocks leap worldwide, and oil prices drop after the US and Iran reach a tentative deal on their war

Stocks leap worldwide, and oil prices drop after the US and Iran reach a tentative deal on their warNEW YORK (AP) — Stock markets rallied worldwide Monday, and oil prices eased after the United States and Iran reached a tentative deal to extend their ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to get the global flow of crude going again.

The S&P 500 rose 1.7% on hopes that this time, the announcement of an Iran-U.S. agreement will mean a long-term fix to a conflict that has worsened inflation around the world. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 468 points, or 0.9%, to a record, and the Nasdaq composite jumped 3.1%.

Stocks got a lift after the price for a barrel of Brent crude oil fell 4.8% to $83.17, back to where it was in early March. While that’s still above its price of roughly $70 from before the war, it’s lower than the $100 plus it cost just a few weeks ago. The hope is that lower oil prices will take pressure off households and businesses, which have had to pay higher prices for everything from food to fuel to fertilizer because of the war with Iran.

Iran confirmed the deal, but it does not include a final agreement on issues like Iran’s nuclear program. Negotiations on that are expected to continue over the next 60 days, which leaves opportunity for hiccups that could derail the agreement. And even if the Strait of Hormuz does fully reopen on Friday as expected, it will likely take months for the energy industry to get back to full speed.

For now, though, relief swept through financial markets worldwide.

Stocks jump worldwide, and oil prices drop after the U.S. and Iran reach a tentative deal on their war.

Stocks of companies enmeshed in the artificial-intelligence industry also jumped. These stocks have yo-yoed in recent weeks, going from roaring to records to suddenly turning lower. The concern is whether such stocks shot too high, too fast because of AI mania, and their careening moves have sometimes reversed direction by the hour.

Micron Technology rallied 10.8%, and Advanced Micro Devices rose 7%. Nvidia’s climb of 3.5% was the strongest force pushing the S&P 500 upward because the AI chip company is Wall Street’s most valuable company, giving it more weight on the index than any other.

SpaceX, Elon Musk’s rocket company that also owns the AI company xAI, rose 19.6% in its second day of trading on Wall Street. Its successful debut on the Nasdaq suggested plenty of demand still exists among investors for AI. The market has given SpaceX a total value of more than $2.1 trillion, making it bigger than Exxon Mobil, Bank of America and Coca-Cola combined.

In the bond market, Treasury yields eased on hopes that lower oil prices will remove pressure on central banks to raise interest rates.

The yield on the 10-year Treasury slipped to 4.47% from 4.48% late Friday.

Europe’s central bank last week became the first major one in the world to raise interest rates because of the war with Iran. High interest rates can keep a lid on inflation, but they also slow economies and undercut prices for all kinds of investments, including stocks and cryptocurrencies. They hit investments seen as the most expensive in particular, and some critics are calling the AI industry a bubble where investment inflated too far.

The Fed will announce its latest decision on interest rates later this week, which will be the first under its new chair, Kevin Warsh. Traders see it as a near certainty that the Fed will leave its main interest rate steady after its two-day meeting ends Wednesday.

Traders had been raising bets that the Fed may have to raise interest rates this year because of how much inflation has accelerated and how solid the U.S. job market remains. But the tentative deal between the United States and Iran means traders are now betting on only a 57% chance of a hike this year, down from 71% a week ago, according to data from CME Group.

Elsewhere on Wall Street, Roku fell 1.9% after the company announced that Fox Corp. is buying the streaming pioneer in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $22 billion.

Roku’s stock had already soared 20% Friday, when media reports emerged about a deal, which will give Fox access to the Roku channel, first-party data and more than 100 million global streaming households. Fox’s stock fell 16.8%.

All told, the S&P 500 rose 122.83 points to 7,554.29. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 468.77 to 51,671.03, and the Nasdaq composite jumped 795.10 to 26,683.94.

In stock markets abroad, indexes climbed in Asia and Europe. Japan’s Nikkei 225 leaped 5% for one of the world’s biggest gains and finished at a record.

“This is great news,” said Takashi Hiroki, chief strategist at Monex. “Buying by foreign investors is leading the market with expectations of easing tensions around the situation in the Middle East.”

South Korea’s Kospi soared even more, 5.2%, thanks in part to continued rallies for AI winners like Samsung Electronics.

London’s FTSE 100 was an outlier and slipped 0.4%.

Stephen F. Austin State University sees jump in summer enrollment

NACOGDOCHES (KETK) — More students have enrolled for summer classes at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU) this year than in the past, continuing a growing trend and marking one of the largest summer enrollment gains in recent institution history.

According to SFA, the summer 2026 semester headcount is currently up 6% from last year with semester credit hours increasing 7%, even while enrollment remains open.

“Students are increasingly choosing SFA because they recognize the value of a degree that combines academic quality, personalized support and strong career outcomes,” SFA President Neal Weaver, Ph.D., said. “These preliminary summer numbers build on the momentum we experienced throughout the past academic year and reflect the confidence students and families have in the direction of this university.”

The increased credit hours, SFA said, plays an important role in state funding as they show student engagement. An increase reflects student demand and the institution’s efforts to create flexible degree completion pathways, Senior Vice President for Enrollment and Student Engagement Kent Willis said.

“Summer enrollment provides students with an opportunity to stay on track, accelerate their progress toward graduation and take advantage of flexible course options,” Willis said. “We’re seeing strong participation from continuing students and transfer students who are using the summer term to move forward academically.”

Classes begin July 6 and with registration still open, students can enroll in a variety of summer courses to help lighten class loads during other semesters.

“I was able to knock out two core classes online while working part time,” junior and kinesiology major Billy Stewart said. “It’s helping me graduate on time and save money.”

Illegal alien sentenced to federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine

SHERMAN – An illegal alien, living in Dallas, has been sentenced to more than 22 years in federal prison as part of a Homeland Security Task Force investigation for trafficking methamphetamine in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.

Juan Lopez-Carmona, 32, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and was sentenced to 270 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Amos L. Mazzant on June 15, 2026.

According to information presented in court, in 2021, federal law enforcement began investigating a drug trafficking organization that was responsible for moving large amounts of illegal narcotics from Mexico into the United States for redistribution. On October 4, 2022, while federal agents attempted to execute a search warrant at a Dallas residence, Lopez-Carmona, a Mexican national illegally living in Dallas, began firing on them from inside the house before fleeing on foot. Lopez-Carmona and another individual were quickly detained and a search of the residence revealed over 30 kilograms of methamphetamine, four firearms, and other drug trafficking supplies. The investigation resulted in multiple seizures of methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, firearms, and large amounts of U.S. currency.

This case is part of the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) initiative established by Executive Order 14159, Protecting the American People Against Invasion.

One dead after two vehicle accident

One dead after two vehicle accidentWOOD COUNTY – One man died on Sunday after an 18-wheeler hydroplaned and crashed into his vehicle near Mineola. According to our news partner KETK, the Texas Department of Public Safety said that 45-year-old David Earl Johnson of Grand Saline was driving his vchicle west on Highway 80 about half a mile west of Mineola at around 10:47 a.m. on Sunday, as an 18-wheeler was heading east.

Johnson’s car was hit when the 18-wheeler hydroplaned on the wet roadway and crossed into the westbound lane of Highway 80. He was fatally injured in the crash and was later pronounced dead at the scene, according to DPS

Gavin Newsom says Department of Justice is investigating him, his wife

California Gov. Gavin Newsom attends the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

(NEW YORK) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Monday that the Department of Justice is investigating him as well as his wife, and claimed that President Donald Trump is "coming after me because I'm considering running for president."

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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DRC reports record number of Ebola cases in a single day as outbreak hits 1-month mark

Viviane Nzale, a health worker responsible for triage, stands at a screening post at the entrance of Mongbwalu General Hospital while monitoring patients and visitors entering the facility as they respond to the continuing Ebola outbreak here on June 12, 2026 in Mongbwalu, Democratic Republic of Congo. (Michel Lunanga/Getty Images)

(NEW YORK) -- Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reported a record one-day increase in Ebola cases since the current outbreak was first detected one month ago.

The DRC Ministry of Health reported 72 new confirmed Ebola cases on June 13, bringing the total number of cases to 782. Additionally, 29 deaths were recorded, bringing to 181 the number of fatalities that have occurred in the last month.

The majority of cases are still concentrated in three provinces in the northeast part of the country: Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu. Two new health zones, Nia-Nia in Ituri and Mabalako in North Kivu, reported cases for the first time, increasing the number of affected health zones to 31, according to the Ministry of Health.

Contact tracing remains a concern. Health officials said only 56.5% of identified contacts have been followed up on, far below the desired 90%-95% target needed to contain the outbreak, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

DRC health officials say they're still experiencing community hesitance as well as shortages of essential medicines and infection-control supplies.

Meanwhile, Uganda has reported 19 confirmed cases, in large part linked to cross-border transmission from the DRC, and two deaths, according to the World Health Organization.

Last week, United Nations agencies warned that children in the eastern DRC could become increasingly affected by the Ebola outbreak. The U.N. said it may be difficult to accurately track the number of children who may be affected by the outbreak due to inefficient surveillance.

Although most infections have been among adults, "as the outbreak evolves, we must be prepared for increasing household transmission which means we may see more children affected in the days ahead," Dr. Douglas Noble, UNICEF global lead for public health emergencies and global incident manager for Ebola, said on Friday.

"These are already very vulnerable children, so the capacity for this community to absorb any additional stressors was already stretched to breaking point," he said.

In past Ebola outbreaks in the DRC, children "made up a significant share of cases and an even greater share of deaths, with the youngest facing the highest fatality rates and many left orphaned or separated from caregivers," Noble said.

Meanwhile, the U.S. State Department recently announced plans to provide $50 million to the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), which describes itself as "a global partnership working to accelerate the development of vaccines and other biologic countermeasures against epidemic and pandemic threats," to help develop vaccines and treatments against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola that's driving the current outbreak.

The State Department further said it has committed more than $270 million directly to the Ebola response, with U.S.-funded partners screening more than 6,300 people in Ituri, supporting 100 health facilities and carrying out 200 safe burials.

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Bicycle chase leads to drug arrest

NACOGDOCHES – After attempting to escape from police, resisting arrest, and injuring an officer during a struggle, a man from Nacogdoches was taken into custody on Saturday night. Around 9:05 p.m., officers tried to pull over Jakelin Greer, 37, who was riding a bicycle close to the 1300 block of Meisenheimer Street, according to Nacogdoches Police Sgt. Brent Ayres. Before crashing and continuing to run on foot, Greer is said to have fled on the bicycle. According to the police, Greer resisted their attempts to arrest him, leading to a struggle in which one officer was hurt. After receiving treatment at a nearby hospital, the officer was discharged. Greer was discovered in possession of several controlled substances, including marijuana and other suspected drugs, according to investigators. Greer was accused of assaulting a peace officer, resisting arrest, evading arrest, possessing marijuana, and possessing a controlled substance. An investigation is ongoing.

Trump arrives in France for 1st G7 summit since US-Iran war began

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a proclamation signing ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House on June 11, 2026 in Washington, DC.. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump arrived in France on Monday to meet with top global superpowers at the annual G7 summit.

Held in Évian-les-Bains, France, from June 15 to 17, this is the president’s fifth time attending the conference in person and comes amid heightened global turmoil, with the conflicts in Iran and Ukraine expected to loom large over the summit’s economic and geopolitical agenda. 

This is the first time the G7 leaders are meeting in-person since the start of the U.S.-Iran war, which has now reached its 15th week and continues to impact the global economy, with increases in fossil fuel and oil and gas prices. The war had caught U.S. allies off guard and some were unwilling to heed the president's requests for help, which has created tensions between Trump and some G7 leaders.

There is expected to be a focus on the Middle East, with Trump scheduled to participate in bilateral meetings with Egypt, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, according to a senior administration official.

While the past week saw significant military escalation between the U.S. and Iran, Trump said Sunday that the two countries had reached an agreement that would open the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20% of the global oil supply passes through. 

During the G7 summit last year, Trump left one day early because of the growing conflict between Israel and Iran, and that weekend launched Operation Midnight Hammer against Iran's nuclear facilities.

Like last year, leaders are also looking to secure lasting peace in Ukraine. It has been 4 1/2 years since Russia invaded Ukraine, but the war is escalating, especially with Ukraine’s expansion of long-range drone attacks against Russia. Trump repeatedly promised that he personally could end the Russia-Ukraine war on the first day of his presidency and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy continues to seek more assistance from allies. 

Zelenskyy will meet with G7 leaders on Tuesday, according to a senior administration official, but there is no one-on-one meeting currently scheduled with Trump. Ukraine was also not listed as one of the U.S. goals for the summit, though the administration emphasizes that resolving the conflict remains one of the president's "top priorities."

The other six countries that comprise the G7 coalition include France, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom, but leaders of other countries are often also invited to the annual conference, with Zelenskyy reportedly expected to be in attendance. 

During a background call previewing the trip, a senior White House administration official said Trump’s goals include addressing “economic growth and development, supply chain resilience, illegal immigration and artificial intelligence,” in addition to boosting investment partnerships.

Upon assuming his second term, Trump has strained his relationship with the other G7 leaders. In addition to prompting other countries to question his actions in Iran, the president has distanced the U.S. from top allies over his rhetoric towards NATO, his tariffs and his ambitions in acquiring Greenland, to name a few issues. 

The conference was originally scheduled to begin on Sunday. Officials did not comment on whether the president’s birthday plans for that day played a role in shifting the G7 schedule forward.  

On the final day of the summit on Wednesday, Trump is expected to travel to Paris to have dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles before heading back to Washington.

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Oil prices fall to lowest level since March after US announces Iran deal

A pumpjack stands idle in the Huntington Beach oil field on April 23, 2026 in Huntington Beach, California. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)

(NEW YORK) -- Oil prices on Monday fell to their lowest level since March after U.S. officials announced an agreement between the United States and Iran.

West Texas Intermediate futures price, the benchmark index for U.S. trading, registered at about $80.40. That figure, which amounted to a 5% drop on Monday, marked the lowest price since March 5, just a week after the outbreak of the Iran war.

Stock prices, meanwhile, climbed on hopes of a resolution to the Iran war. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 530 points, or 1%, while the S&P 500 increased 1.4%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq rose 2.3%.

Gas prices have fallen toward $4 per gallon in recent weeks, nearing the milestone as oil costs have eased in response to negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.

The national average price of a gallon of gas stands at $4.06, marking a decline of 46 cents, or 10.2%, over the past month, AAA data showed. Gas prices, however, remain $1.08 higher than where they stood before the Iran war.

The Middle East conflict prompted the Iranian closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime trading route that facilitates the transport of about one-fifth of global oil supply. The standoff triggered one of the largest oil shocks ever recorded, sending gasoline prices higher.

President Donald Trump said in a Sunday social media post that the U.S. and Iran had reached a deal that will open up the strait.

"I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade," Trump wrote.

"Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!" he added.

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed the deal had been finalized and said it would be signed in Switzerland on Friday.

Trump said the strait would open after the formal signing of the deal on Friday. The oil flow is linked to mine removal, Trump noted.

Crude oil is the main ingredient in auto fuel, accounting for more than half of the price paid at the pump, according to the federal U.S. Energy Information Administration.

The U.S. is a net exporter of petroleum, meaning the country produces more oil than it consumes. But since oil prices are set on a global market, U.S. prices move in response to swings in worldwide supply and demand.

ABC News' David Brennan and Isabella Murray contributed to this report.

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Knicks stars Jalen Brunson, Karl Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby talk NBA Championship win: ‘Once in a lifetime event’

Knicks star players Karl Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson joined "Good Morning America," June 15, 2026, after their NBA Championship win. (ABC News)

(NEW YORK) -- The Knicks have returned to New York from San Antonio, where their Game 5 victory on Saturday won them their first NBA Championship in 53 years.

"I don't think it's sunk in yet," said Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, one of the starting five stars of the team -- along with Karl Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart -- who joined "Good Morning America" on Monday morning.

Brunson said he placed a towel over his head after the winning moment to let it all out because he knew "that face was probably going to look crazy on TV."

"It was honestly, like a lifetime -- that's what it felt like," he said of the buildup to the winning moment. "The best part about it is knowing that these guys had my back night in and night out -- made that moment ten times more special."

Towns said the win shared with dozens of former Knicks and NBA legends, was "a culmination of work coming together at the right moment, at the right time."

"Not only the alumni but [for] the fans, this was healing," Towns said of the 27-year gap since the last Finals run in 1999. "This is really a once-in-a-lifetime event, you're watching in New York sports history."

"You're talking about a whole generation that's passed being told about the stories of how great the Knicks are, but not actually seeing that trophy be raised," Towns continued. "You get to see history show itself and be able to see it with your own eyes that the Knicks are, again, world champions."

Towns said Knicks head coach Mike Brown, in his first season with the franchise, has "been great" at bringing the veteran team together and trusting their experience and understanding their "intellectual capital."

"What he's been awesome at doing too is listening to us and just hearing us out and adjusting the game plan as needed," Towns said. "After Game 3, his ability to adjust our team offensively and defensively to bring out the best of us, speaks volumes to him as a coach working on the fly and also just hearing his players out."

Rick Brunson, an assistant coach for the Knicks and the father of the star point guard, played for eight NBA teams, including the Knicks, but never won the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy.

"It's really special to be able to -- share that moment with him," Jalen Brunson told "GMA," adding that "him being a journeyman in the NBA, I never really got to be around him consistently," so the last four years has been the most consistent "I've been able to be around my dad -- made the moment 10 times more special."

Anunoby had a career-defining tip-in off a missed shot from Brunson to win Game 4 107-106 in the last seconds, which Brown called the most iconic shot in the history of New York basketball, but the star forward said he couldn't be too excited or dwell on it because he "had to prepare" for the next game.

"I was trying to dunk it -- but couldn't," Anunoby said, "so I just tried to, you know, touch it and make the shot."

Towns was raised in New Jersey by his father, Karl Sr., and mother, Jackie, who died from complications with COVID-19 in 2020, and said her love has stayed with him on and off the court.

"To be raised by a strong woman is such an honor. And to understand the value of women in my life and in the world -- comes from her," he said. "Her impact in my life -- can't be outmatched and her ability to show me the word love at its purest sense is the most important thing I've ever seen."

Towns hailed another important woman, his fiancee Jordyn Woods, who went viral for a good-luck inducing clutch.

"That bag is undoubtedly, probably one of the greatest articles of clothing that New York has ever seen," Towns said. "It's had a run for sure, undefeated in the playoffs -- New York has a lot to thank her for."

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Obama says ‘doubtful’ that any Iran deal will be different than past

Former President Barack Obama speaks with "Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts in an interview at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on June 13, 2026. (ABC News)

(NEW YORK) -- Former President Barack Obama is sharing his thoughts on President Donald Trump’s handling of Iran, saying recently that he is skeptical that real progress will be made.

Obama spoke with “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts on Saturday, one day prior to Trump’s announcement that the United States and Iran had reached a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the U.S. naval blockade.

The exact points of the deal remain unclear. A senior administration official told reporters Friday that it would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lead to "the dismantling" of Iran's nuclear program and the U.S. getting Iran's highly enriched


The expected deal comes eight years after Trump withdrew the U.S. from a previous nuclear agreement with Iran – led by the Obama administration in 2015 – that Trump described at the time of withdrawal as the “worst deal ever.”

In the interview Saturday, ahead of the new deal being announced, Obama told Roberts that he was “doubtful” any deal with Iran put forward by the Trump administration would be “significantly different” from the 2015 deal that his administration put in place.

"It is doubtful that any agreement that arises is going to be significantly different or a significant improvement from the deal that we had in the first place and had worked for, for a long stretch of time before we, the United States, pulled out of it," Obama told Roberts in the interview, which took place at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.

Obama also expressed hope that the fighting in the region would come to an end and urged policymakers to prioritize diplomacy over military action.

"I'm hopeful that bombing stops and ordinary people are no longer suffering as a consequence of the war," he continued. "Then in retrospect it's a reminder that on a lot of difficult foreign policy problems -- the notion that we can just bully our way or bomb our way to solutions -- may sometimes seem appealing, but the fact of the matter is that taking the time to explore diplomacy and exhaust the possibilities of coming up with deals that don't solve 100% of the problem but solve 80%, 90% of the problem while avoiding the necessity of going to war."

"You'd think we would've learned that lesson by now," he continued. "But it seems like every so often we have to relearn that lesson again."

Trump first announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting military, government and infrastructure sites.

After an initial ceasefire and unsuccessful U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan in April, negotiations continued as the ceasefire was extended.

Following Trump’s June 14 announcement on social media that a new deal had been reached, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed the deal had been finalized and said it would be signed in Switzerland on Friday.

"All of our positions and important issues are included in the draft understanding," Gharibabadi said in a statement to Iranian state media.

Tune into “Good Morning America” on Wednesday, June 17, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on ABC for more of Robin Roberts’ interview with former President Barack Obama.

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Russia bombards Kyiv with drones and missiles, sets fire to historic cathedral

A policeman stands guard as smoke and flames rise from the building adjacent to the Assumption Cathedral of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra after a large scale attack overnight on June 15, 2026 in Kyiv, Ukraine. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)

(LONDON) -- Russian drones and missiles targeted Kyiv in a major attack on Sunday night, Ukrainian officials said on Monday morning, killing several people in the capital and setting a fire at a historic cathedral and UNESCO world heritage site.

At least five people were killed and 28 people injured by the strikes on Kyiv, Mayor Vitali Klitschko and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in posts to social media.

Zelenskyy said that Russia launched more than 60 missiles at the capital.

The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, an 11th-century cathedral located in the heart of the city, was among the sites damaged in the attack, Zelenskyy wrote.

The roof of the church was set on fire by strikes, he reported, though said that emergency responders extinguished the blaze. "This is one of the biggest Russian crimes against Christian culture to date," the Ukrainian leader added.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha described the attack as "barbaric" in a post to X. He added that Russian President Vladimir Putin "has forever put his name on the list of history's worst barbarians."

In total, Ukraine's air force said Russia launched 70 missiles and 611 drones into Ukraine overnight, of which 50 missiles and 582 drones were shot down or otherwise suppressed. Twenty ballistic missiles and 27 drones impacted across 42 locations, the air force said in a post to Telegram.

Sunday night's attack was the largest combined Russian strike recorded since the night of June 1, according to Ukrainian air force data analyzed by ABC News.

Zelenskyy said that at least five more people were killed and nine people injured by Russian strikes In the northeastern city of Kharkiv, while other attacks were also reported in the Kyiv, Dnipro, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy and Mykolaiv regions.

"Russia is showing the world its intentions to continue the war," Zelenskyy wrote. "It is very important that there be a response from the G7 countries, which are currently gathering for a summit, and that it be decisive and meaningful: more pressure on the aggressor, more help for Ukraine with air defense, especially with anti-ballistic missiles."

Russia's Defense Ministry described the overnight attacks as "a massive strike with high-precision weapons" in a post to Telegram. The ministry claimed that its targets included "objects of the defense-industrial complex" and military facilities in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Dnipro.

The ministry denied responsibility for the strike on the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, claiming -- without providing evidence -- that the cathedral was hit by an interceptor missile fired by a Ukrainian-operated U.S.-made Patriot surface-to-air missile system.

The latest Russian attack came as leaders of the G7 -- a grouping made up of the U.S., France, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan and the U.K. -- prepared to gather for the bloc's annual summit, which this year is being held in France.

Zelenskyy is expected to attend the event as a guest and meet with President Donald Trump and European leaders. While touring the damaged cathedral on Monday afternoon, the Ukrainian president said he invited Putin for talks at the summit. Moscow has not yet commented on the invitation.

The Russian Defense Ministry also claimed the shooting down of at least 123 long-range Ukrainian drones overnight into Monday morning.

Russia's federal air transport agency, Rosaviatsiya, said in posts to Telegram that temporary flight restrictions were introduced at airports in Sochi, Volgograd, Kaluga, Yaroslavl and Nizhny Novgorod overnight.

Flight restrictions were also introduced at three of Moscow's four international airports -- Domodedovo, Ivanovo and Zhukovsky -- amid the latest attacks, Rosaviatsiya said.

Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said in a post to Telegram that four Ukrainian drones were shot down en route to the capital in the early hours of Monday, marking the eighth consecutive day of Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Moscow.

ABC News' Victoria Beaule, Yulia Drozd and Anna Sergeeva contributed to this report.

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Man arrested for aggravated assault

Man arrested for aggravated assaultTATUM, Texas (KETK) – One man has been arrested after an alleged aggravated assault happened at an apartment complex in Tatum on Saturday morning. According to the Tatum Police Department and our news partner KETK, a Tatum PD patrol officer and deputies from the Rusk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported aggravated assault at an apartment complex in Tatum at around 12:54 a.m. on Saturday.

The Tatum PD officer arrested one man in connection to the aggravated assault. The man was booked into the Rusk County Jail on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Tatum PD did not identify the man but they did note that no one was injured during the assault.

Former Sabine County Sheriff dies after decades in law enforcement

SABINE COUNTY (KETK) – Former Sabine County Sheriff Thomas Raymond Philips was buried in Beaumont on Saturday, after he died at the age of 81 earlier this month.

Philips was born in Beaumont but moved to the Toledo Bend Lake area with his wife in 1977. They operated a mom-and-pop store there before he started his career with the Sabine County Sheriff’s Office in 1989.

Before he was elected as sheriff in Jan. 1997, Philips served with the sheriff’s office as a dispatcher, jailer, chief jailer, deputy sheriff and with K-9 Chico as the county’s first K-9 officer.
Former Sabine County Sheriff Thomas Raymond Philips. Photo courtesy of the Sabine County Sheriff’s Office.

Philips served as sheriff of Sabine County from Jan. 1997 and Dec. 2000. Philips continued working for another 16 years until he retired as a court security officer at the Jack Brooks Federal Building in Beaumont in 2016.

He passed away at 81-years-old at the Parkview on Hollybrook senior community in Longview on June 4. Current Sabine County Sheriff George Griffith and many other law enforcement members helped escort Philips’ coffin to Forest Lawn Cemetery on Saturday.

Roads closed by flooding

Roads closed by floodingATHENS – The City of Athens has announced that several roads around the city have been closed by flooding as heavy storms move across East Texas. The flooding comes as the National Weather Service has extended a flash flood warning across much of western Henderson County until 10 p.m. The warning includes all of Athens, Log Cabin, Malakoff, Cross Roads and Cayuga.

“Please stay off the roads unless travel is necessary. Never drive around barricades or attempt to cross a flooded roadway. Water may be deeper or moving faster than it appears,” the City of Athens said. “Turn around, don’t drown. Please slow down, use caution and give emergency crews room to work.”

MARSHALL – Heavy rains Monday in Marshall have created flash flooding, and have made Highways 80 and 59 dangerous to travel. Reports say the high water on Highway 80 between Longview and Marshall, have had some drivers turning around when encountering these conditions. Many drivers have attempted in driving through. Continue reading Roads closed by flooding

Four shot, two hit by vehicle at large gathering

CROCKETT – Four people were shot and two people were hit by a vehicle after violence erupted at a large event in Crockett on Saturday night, according to Crockett police and our news partner, KETK.

Police said officers responded to reports of gunshots fired in the area of the 1100 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard at around 10:20 p.m. on Saturday.

Crockett Police Department officers, Houston County Sheriff’s Office deputies, EMS units and troopers from the Texas Department of Public Safety all responded to the scene of a “large event” where Crockett PD said a “significant” number of people and vehicles were gathered when gunshots rang out.

Officials learned that at least four people were shot at the scene and that at least two other people had been hit by a vehicle. All six people have been taken to a hospital for treatment.

Crockett PD is currently investigating, and they believe any suspects have fled the area. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Caleb Newsome at 936-544-2862 or by email at [email protected].

Stuart Hene wins mayor runoff

Stuart Hene wins mayor runoffTYLER – With all of the votes counted, Stuart Hene is now Mayor-Elect of Tyler with 5,170 votes to 3,833 votes for John Nix. Current Mayor Don Warren reaches the end of his third and final term on June 24. Hene will be sworn into office on the same day.

In Longview’s District 3 City Council race in Gregg County, Brandon Smith defeated Marlena Cooper with 223 votes to Cooper’s 204 with all votes counted.

East Texas election results

East Texas election resultsEAST TEXAS — EAST TEXAS — East Texans will be watching closely on Saturday, June 13, as results come in for key local races across the region — in Longview’s District 3 City Council race in Gregg County, Brandon Smith defeats Marlena Cooper with 52.22% to Cooper’s 47.78% with all votes counted.

City of Tyler Mayoral Race

Tyler voters will choose a new mayor on June 13, as current Mayor Don Warren reaches the end of his third and final term. The race has drawn significant local attention, with candidates focusing heavily on infrastructure, public safety, growth management and government transparency.

Stuart Hene is leading in unofficial early and absentee voting totals with 3,876 votes cast for him so far, ahead of John Nix’s 2,931 early and absentee votes. This is with about 11 percent of the vote counted.

For the latest election results, click here.