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1. Supreme Court rules that prison guards can't be sued for shaving Rastafarian's head

   The Supreme Court ruled that a Louisiana prisoner whose dreadlocks were forcibly shaved off by prison guards cannot sue the guards under a federal law to protect the religious rights of prisoners.

2. In symbolic vote, Congress directs Trump to remove forces from Iran war

   The measure to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran does not require the president's signature, nor does it carry the force of law. But it reflects bipartisan frustration with the war.

3. Is AI 'one big bubble'? Behind the tech sell-off

   Investors are selling off AI-related stocks as doubts are starting to surface over whether the massive spending on AI is worth the investment and whether it's "one big bubble."

4. Portugal's Ronaldo shakes off World Cup doubters, scores 2 after sluggish start

   At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the oldest players in the World Cup. Against the Democratic Republic of Congo he was mostly invisible and questions mounted. Against Uzbekistan, he sparkled.

5. A Revolutionary War soldier's DNA links him to living relatives

   Continental Army soldier John Pumphrey enlisted as a teenager in 1777 and fought at significant battles before his death in action against the British in Camden, S.C.

6. Afghan Taliban hold first, closed-door talks with EU on deportations

   Rights groups criticized the meeting, saying it undermines the EU's human rights obligations.

7. U.S. lifts Iran oil sanctions. And, federal judge rules SAVE voter tool unlawful

   The U.S. has temporarily lifted oil sanctions on Iran as peace talks continue. And, a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's data system, known as SAVE, is unlawful.

8. Who would pay for Trump's proposed $300 billion Iran reconstruction fund?

   It's still unclear who would fund a proposed $300 billion reconstruction plan for Iran. Former National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan called the whole approach "something entirely new."

9. When falling housing prices are good news — and when they're not

   Denver renters are celebrating falling housing costs. But sometimes cheaper housing is a sign of economic decline. How can you tell the difference?

10. A U.S.-Iran dispute over nuclear inspections clouds work to finalize a war-ending deal

    As U.S.-Iran talks continued, a break in the shipping bottleneck through the Strait of Hormuz appeared to be in the works.