Israel captures castle in deepest incursion in Lebanon in 26 years

June 1, 2026

BEIRUT (AP) — Israeli troops have captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon in the deepest incursion into the country in more than a quarter-century, the military said Sunday. The taking of Beaufort castle, near the city of Nabatiyeh, followed days of airstrikes and intense fighting in nearby villages between Israeli troops and Hezbollah militants. The capture marked a major Israeli advance in the latest Israel-Hezbollah war, which began on March 2, when Hezbollah fired rockets into northern Israel two days after the U.S. and Israel ...

Nation and world at a glance for June 1

June 1, 2026

US strikes another suspected drug-smuggling boat, killing 3 WASHINGTON — The U.S. military said Sunday it carried out another strike Saturday on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three men in the fourth attack this week and putting the total death toll at 205. U.S. Southern Command announced the strike with its usual language that the vessel was “engaged in narco-trafficking operations” and operated by a designated terrorist organization. It provided no evidence for the allegation. It’s the latest in a monthslong campaign against ...

Navy teaching career inspired Boardman veteran

June 1, 2026

EDITOR’S NOTE: To suggest a veteran for this series, which runs weekly through Veterans Day, email Metro Editor Marly Reichert at mreichert@tribtoday.com or call her at 330-841-1737. BOARDMAN — Lt. Florence M. Hosler feels good about the time she spent in the U.S. Navy. What originally ...

Browns trading 2-time AP Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to Rams, AP sources say

June 1, 2026

Myles Garrett finally got his wish — to be a part of a consistent winning team instead of one in perpetual rebuilding. The Cleveland Browns traded the two-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year to the Los Angeles Rams for pass rusher Jared Verse and three draft picks in a blockbuster deal ...

Boardman High School graduates 283 seniors in 109th commencement ceremony

June 1, 2026

Members of the Boardman High School Class took part in their graduation Sunday afternoon at Spartan Stadium off Glenwood Avenue. Two hundred and eighty-three graduates received diplomas as the 109th class to graduate from Boardman High School. Eight students were named First in Class. ...

Protesters, law enforcement clash at ICE detention center

June 1, 2026

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The mayor of Newark imposed a curfew Sunday night around an immigration detention center in New Jersey after a series of intense clashes between protesters and police. The curfew around Delaney Hall will be in place between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. until further notice, Mayor ...