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A dramatic escalation in the Iran‑Israel conflict unfolded this morning as an Israeli airstrike obliterated a high‑level gathering of Iran’s top clerical leaders in Qom, flattening the building where the Assembly of Experts was reportedly counting votes to choose a successor to the late Ayatollah Khamenei. The attack, part of a broader surge in Israeli and U.S. strikes across Iran, comes amid rising regional chaos and intensifying retaliatory threats.

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EXCLUSIVE: Fresno City Council President Mike Karbassi, a Persian-American, joins Broeske & Musson to reflect on the U.S.–Israel strike on Iran. Karbassi condemned the Iranian regime’s decades‑long oppression and expressed solidarity with U.S. service members involved in the conflict. He emphasized his hope for a future free Iran rooted in democracy and shared values, while noting the deep personal significance the crisis holds for Fresno’s Iranian‑American community.

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The joint U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran have killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and triggering intense Iranian missile and drone retaliation. Israel is simultaneously expanding operations in Lebanon after Hezbollah attacks, while Gulf states brace under continued Iranian strikes. U.S. defense leaders argue that Tehran was expanding its missile and drone programs to shield its pursuit of nuclear capabilities, with Pentagon officials stating that these systems form a core layer of Iran’s defensive posture.

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SPECIAL TEAM COVERAGE FROM KMJ's Blake Taylor, Ray Appleton, John Broeske, Christina Musson & John Gerardi - The U.S. and Israel have launched sweeping joint military operations across Iran, striking leadership, intelligence, and military sites in Operation Epic Fury and Operation Raging Lion. Among the most consequential outcomes, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed, a development confirmed by U.S. and Israeli officials. Explosions rocked Tehran and other cities as Iran retaliated with missile barrages across the Middle East, escalating fears of a rapidly widening conflict.

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Hillary and Bill Clinton faced hours of closed‑door questioning before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Hillary Clinton testified first, repeatedly stating she had no knowledge of Epstein’s crimes and criticizing the inquiry as political theater. Both Clintons maintain they never had insight into Epstein’s criminal activities, though records show Epstein visited the White House multiple times during Bill Clinton’s presidency.

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Fresno Unified is moving forward with cutting more than 200 employee positions as the district faces a massive budget deficit—$77 million this year and a projected $59 million next year. The layoffs span teachers, classified staff, counselors, and support roles, driven largely by declining enrollment and attendance. 

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Rene Campos, a registered sex offender, is seeking a seat on the Fresno City Council representing District 7. Campos pleaded no contest to a 2018 misdemeanor charge involving child sexual abuse material and served two years of probation. Despite his status under California’s Megan’s Law, state regulations do not bar him from running, and he says he’s not hiding from his past. His candidacy has sparked backlash and proposals for new legislation to block offenders from holding office.

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Fresh off scoring the Olympic gold‑winning goal for Team USA, Jack Hughes returned to Newark to a thunderous ovation, with “U‑S‑A!” chants echoing through the Prudential Center. Fans waved flags as Hughes thanked them for their support and proudly celebrated both the men’s and women’s American hockey teams bringing home gold. His emotional remarks and the patriotic atmosphere turned the Devils’ pregame ceremony into a full‑blown tribute to American pride, highlighting how the young star has become a symbol of national unity.

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As Meta fights a high‑stakes Los Angeles trial alleging Instagram’s design harms children, the company has simultaneously launched a new tool that alerts parents when teens repeatedly search for suicide or self‑harm terms. The feature arrives amid mounting scrutiny and claims that platforms intentionally foster addiction in young users. Some observers view the timing as damage control, while others argue it reflects a genuine safety upgrade rather than an admission of wrongdoing. The alerts roll out next week, including in the U.S., as Meta continues defending itself in court.

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The decision to grant parole to a California man convicted of three consecutive life sentences on 16 counts of kidnapping and child molestation in 1999 has ignited a wave of anger and disbelief among his victims. Many describe him as “a monster,” saying the ruling disregards the lifelong trauma he caused. Families who fought for years to keep him behind bars now fear for their safety and are calling out California's Elderly Parole law that allows people 50 years and older who have served 20 years to receive parole.

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