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The U.S. Justice Department is reportedly preparing to indict Raul Castro, the former president of Cuba. Castro is 94 years old and the brother of the late Fidel Castro. Reports indicate the U.S. KYW Newsradio 1060 reported that a potential indictment is connected to Raul Castro's alleged role in the shoot-down of planes operated by the Miami Exile Group Brothers to the Rescue. Sources tell the Associated Press that the potential indictment of Raul Castro is connected to his alleged role in the shoot-down of a flight. Prosecutors in Miami are building cases against senior Cuban officials, including Raul Castro, who was defense minister at the time. This action comes amid renewed pressure from the South. The indictment of Raul Castro would require the approval of a grand jury.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has accepted an invitation from Donald Trump to travel to the United States later this year. The announcement came as President Trump was concluding a two-day summit with the Chinese leader. The meeting is expected to focus on trade and geopolitical issues. The specific date and location for the meeting are yet to be announced. The agreement was reached during discussions aimed at de-escalating tensions. China has also committed to increasing its purchases of American products. The administration stated that these agreements were reached during discussions about economic matters. The agreement was announced following discussions where China committed to increased US purchases and buying Boeing jets. President Trump went to Beijing for talks. The summit concluded with traders concerned about a lack of major policy breakthroughs.

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Baltimore, MD/Washington DC area. The warning is in effect until 6:15 p.m.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) will expand its cybersecurity initiatives across Arkansas, receiving $1 million in funding from Google. This investment aims to bolster cybersecurity education and research.

The Trump administration's economic policies are being discussed in relation to potential impacts on growth and stability.

The Justice Department is seeking the death penalty against Liars Rodriguez, accused of fatally shooting two staff members at the Israeli embassy in Washington D.C. last year.

Representative Thomas Massie has introduced a bill requiring the pro-Israel lobby group AIPAC to register as a foreign agent. This action comes amid spending by AIPAC to influence elections.

Two members of the House of Representatives are currently missing due to unexplained health issues, resulting in their absence from dozens of votes.

Scientists plan to launch a satellite, about the size of a microwave, to study an asteroid. The mission aims to analyze the impact of the asteroid's gravity on other objects. The satellite is named 'Turp Raptor'. This mission was mentioned by multiple stations.

A US lawmaker is pushing for reforms, including term limits for members of Congress and an end to stock trading by elected officials. The lawmaker plans to introduce legislation on these issues. Two members of the US House of Representatives are pushing for new legislation. Members of the US Congress are advocating for new legislation that would impose term limits on lawmakers and ban them from trading stocks. There are ongoing discussions among lawmakers regarding impeaching Trump again, with some advocating for his removal. Protesters gathered to voice opposition to a lawmaker's no vote on the Iran war Powers resolution. Certain qualifying groups will have until the end of the month to act.