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5 min readThe Trump administration confirmed that U.S. and Nigerian Special Forces killed the second-in-command of ISIS in an operation in Africa. A Long Island Railroad strike has shut down service for hundreds of thousands of New York commuters after contract negotiations collapsed over health care costs. And the World Health Organization now acknowledges that hantavirus may spread through casual contact, not just prolonged exposure, as it monitors an outbreak on a cruise ship.
U.S.-Nigeria Operation Kills Senior ISIS Commander
President Trump announced on social media that Abu Bilal al-Monukie, the deputy leader of ISIS, was "eliminated" by U.S. and Nigerian forces after intelligence located him hiding in Africa. U.S. officials have not released specific details about the operation. Trump thanked Nigeria for joining the mission. The killing comes five months after U.S. air strikes targeted ISIS positions in northwest Nigeria. Since then, military cooperation between the two countries has deepened, with more than 200 U.S. soldiers deployed to Nigeria to train and support local forces fighting insurgents.
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- 1 (00:37) **U.S. and Nigerian Forces Kill Second-in-Command of ISIS** - President Trump announces the elimination of Abu Bilal Al-Monukie in an operation with Nigerian forces.
- 2 (01:34) **Long Island Railroad Strike Disrupts Commuters** - Union workers walk out after failing to reach a contract agreement by midnight.
- 3 (02:27) **Redistricting War Winds Down, But Plans for 2028 Emerge** - Republicans have largely succeeded, but states are already preparing for after the midterms.
- 4 (03:31) **WHO Revises Stance on Hantavirus Transmission** - The World Health Organization now acknowledges hantavirus may spread through casual contact.
- 5 (04:31) **New Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo** - Health officials report more than 240 suspected cases and at least 65 deaths.
- 6 Standout Quotes
- 7 (02:09) "to almost to 4.5 in a couple days. That was a significant move. That was why we needed a new feature along the lines of the healthcare cost." — MTA Chairman Jano Lieber, describing the sudden gap in negotiations that led to the strike.
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