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Judge orders Trump to cancel TV ads
A federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump to cancel any remaining television commercials paid for with millions of dollars in taxpayer money to promote his political message.
The administration said the ad campaign was already coming to an end. The judge sided with a coalition that challenged the ads and called them an illegal misuse of funds.
California
Wildfire north of LA prompts evacuations
SANTA CLARITA -- A fast-moving wildfire north of Los Angeles has prompted authorities to order an evacuation for some parts of the city of Santa Clarita.
Authorities say the Bike fire had burned 172 acres by Sunday evening. It was 12% contained. The fire broke out Sunday afternoon. Its cause is under investigation.
World
Vatican City
Pope to have surgery to remove lung nodule
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung in the first major health event of his 17-month pontificate.
The lesion was found at an early stage and is well-localized. Leo, who is 71 and physically active, made the announcement during his Sunday blessing. He thanked the crowd for their support and prayers.
Egypt
Saudi airport terminal struck again
CAIRO -- A passenger terminal at the international airport in Riyadh has been struck again, a day after a missile hit the complex and killed 12 people.
Sunday's strike occurred as King Khalid International Airport remained closed. The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in neighboring Yemen claimed responsibility. President Donald Trump has said he is considering joining the fight against the rebels in the latest front in the Iran war.