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New evidence introduced in former New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell, former NOPD officer Jeffrey Vappie's fraud case

New evidence introduced in former New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell, former NOPD officer Jeffrey Vappie's fraud case

New evidence introduced in former New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell, former NOPD officer Jeffrey Vappie's fraud case
Crime|Economy|Education|Political|Technology

Wichita City Council approves purchase of robotic police dog, Spot

Wichita City Council approves purchase of robotic police dog, Spot

Wichita City Council approves purchase of robotic police dog, Spot
Business|Economy|Political|World

More Federal Reserve officials see possible rate hikes this year, minutes show

More Federal Reserve policymakers were willing to consider an interest rate hike this year at their March meeting than in January, as higher gas prices stemming from the Iran war threatened to worsen inflation in the coming months

More Federal Reserve officials see possible rate hikes this year, minutes show
Americas|Crime|Election|Political|World

California Supreme Court orders GOP sheriff to pause election probe and preserve seized ballots

The California Supreme Court has ordered a Republican county sheriff who seized more than half a million 2025 election ballots to pause his probe into election fraud allegations while the judges review the legal challenge against it

California Supreme Court orders GOP sheriff to pause election probe and preserve seized ballots
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Mexico’s president weighs fracking to curb reliance on US natural gas

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced plans to tap into unconventional natural gas deposits to reduce reliance on foreign energy

Mexico’s president weighs fracking to curb reliance on US natural gas
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump threatens to jail a journalist over Iran rescue ‘leak’

President Donald Trump threatened to jail a journalist as part of a hunt for the “leaker” behind initial reports Friday that a second Air Force officer from a downed US fighter jet was missing. Trump did not specify which media outlet he was referring to, and a White House official declined to answer questions about his remarks.

Trump threatens to jail a journalist over Iran rescue ‘leak’
Crime|Political|US|World

Justice Department says Bondi won’t appear for Epstein deposition now that she’s no longer attorney general

Justice Department says Bondi won’t appear for Epstein deposition now that she’s no longer attorney general

Justice Department says Bondi won’t appear for Epstein deposition now that she’s no longer attorney general
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

Zeldin tells climate skeptics to 'celebrate vindication' after repeal of baseline climate rule

The head of the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday defended his decision to repeal the legal determination that serves as the basis for federal rules to slow climate change

Zeldin tells climate skeptics to 'celebrate vindication' after repeal of baseline climate rule
Africa|Asia|Political|World

Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to explore a solution after weeks of fighting and hundreds of deaths

China’s government says Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed not to escalate their conflict and to “explore a comprehensive solution” after several weeks of cross-border fighting that has killed hundreds of people

Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to explore a solution after weeks of fighting and hundreds of deaths
Asia|MidEast|Political|Sports|World

Qatar's Diamond League track meet put back from May to June amid ongoing uncertainty

The Diamond League track meet in Qatar has been postponed from next month to June 19 if conditions allow amid ongoing uncertainty caused by the conflict in the Middle East

Qatar's Diamond League track meet put back from May to June amid ongoing uncertainty
Business|Health|Political|Science|World

From a vaccine mascot to business leadership, lessons for the US from Brazil’s public health system in building public trust and keeping it

An enduring sense of ownership led businesses and citizens to defend the country’s public health system.

From a vaccine mascot to business leadership, lessons for the US from Brazil’s public health system in building public trust and keeping it
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Former federal prison officer convicted in bribery scheme to smuggle drugs into Atlanta prison

Former federal prison officer convicted in bribery scheme to smuggle drugs into Atlanta prison

Former federal prison officer convicted in bribery scheme to smuggle drugs into Atlanta prison
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Philadelphia’s 40-year history of protecting undocumented immigrants began with churches hiding refugees from El Salvador

A historian explores how religious congregations, activists and city officials have supported undocumented immigrants in Philadelphia over the past 40 years.

Philadelphia’s 40-year history of protecting undocumented immigrants began with churches hiding refugees from El Salvador
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey detains 9 over attack outside the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul

Turkish authorities have detained nine people in connection with an attack on police outside the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul

Turkey detains 9 over attack outside the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller wins Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former House seat in Georgia

Republican Clay Fuller has won Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former U.S. House seat in Georgia

Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller wins Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former House seat in Georgia
Crime|Political|US|World

Suspects in ISIS-inspired attack outside NYC mayor’s residence believed they could kill up to 60 people, prosecutors say

Suspects in ISIS-inspired attack outside NYC mayor’s residence believed they could kill up to 60 people, prosecutors say

Suspects in ISIS-inspired attack outside NYC mayor’s residence believed they could kill up to 60 people, prosecutors say
Economy|Political|US|World

The US and Iran have agreed a ceasefire, with talks to bridge the gulf between them. Here’s what to know

The US and Iran have agreed a ceasefire, with talks to bridge the gulf between them. Here’s what to know

The US and Iran have agreed a ceasefire, with talks to bridge the gulf between them. Here’s what to know
Asia|Economy|Political|US|World

Taiwan opposition leader arrives in China on what she calls a ‘journey to peace’

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun has arrived in China at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, in what she's calling a “journey for peace” as Beijing pushes for the self-governed island to come under its control

Taiwan opposition leader arrives in China on what she calls a ‘journey to peace’
Asia|Political|World

North Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South's hopes for better ties

South Korea’s military says it detected North Korea firing several short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea

North Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South's hopes for better ties
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political|US

Rep. Eric Swalwell vows to push back on ICE in bid for California governor

California Rep. Eric Swalwell is vowing to aggressively push back on federal immigration officers if elected governor

Rep. Eric Swalwell vows to push back on ICE in bid for California governor
MidEast|Political|World

The Latest: Iran says it has accepted a 2-week ceasefire in the war

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council says it has accepted a two-week ceasefire in the war

The Latest: Iran says it has accepted a 2-week ceasefire in the war
Business|Political|Travel|World

US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire as Trump pulls back on threats

U.S. President Donald Trump pulls back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran, swerving to deescalate the war less than two hours before the deadline he set for Tehran to capitulate

US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire as Trump pulls back on threats
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Political|US

Sen. Elissa Slotkin sits down with Trump voters in Iowa while campaigning for Democrats

Michigan U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin is in Iowa to support Democratic congressional candidates and gather insights on how Democrats could win over President Donald Trump's supporters

Sen. Elissa Slotkin sits down with Trump voters in Iowa while campaigning for Democrats
Americas|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Hundreds of Cuban women rally against US energy blockade as crisis deepens

Hundreds of Cuban women have gathered in Havana to decry a U.S. energy embargo and other measures imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump that are strangling the Caribbean island

Hundreds of Cuban women rally against US energy blockade as crisis deepens
Crime|Political|World

Rubio says kidnapped American journalist has been released by pro-Iran militia in Iraq

Rubio says kidnapped American journalist has been released by pro-Iran militia in Iraq

Rubio says kidnapped American journalist has been released by pro-Iran militia in Iraq
Election|Political|US

Republican Clay Fuller wins Georgia special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

Republican Clay Fuller wins Georgia special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

Republican Clay Fuller wins Georgia special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released week after kidnapping in Iraq, Rubio says

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed that American journalist Shelley Kittleson, who was kidnapped last week in Iraq, has been released

American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released week after kidnapping in Iraq, Rubio says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices sink and US stock futures jump as US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire

Oil prices plunged below $100 a barrel and Asia markets and U.S. stock futures jumped after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices sink and US stock futures jump as US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Iran-linked hackers have disrupted multiple US industrial sites

Iran-linked hackers have disrupted multiple US industrial sites

Iran-linked hackers have disrupted multiple US industrial sites
Economy|Political|World

Russia and China veto watered-down UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Russia and China have vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Russia and China veto watered-down UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump uses the language of annihilation to threaten Iran ahead of deadline

The president who yearned for a Nobel Peace Prize and once reveled in the appearance of solving conflicts turned to the language of annihilation as he struggled to find a resolution to his war in Iran

Trump uses the language of annihilation to threaten Iran ahead of deadline
Political|World

When a president is unfit for office, here’s what the Constitution says can happen

Amid lawmakers’ calls for the president’s removal from office, Americans may be wondering what would come next.

When a president is unfit for office, here’s what the Constitution says can happen
MidEast|Political|US|World

Visualizing the US-Israeli war with Iran and retaliation in maps and charts

Visualizing the US-Israeli war with Iran and retaliation in maps and charts

Visualizing the US-Israeli war with Iran and retaliation in maps and charts
Health|Political|World

Iranians fear power outages and further attacks as Trump's deadline nears

Tehran residents are rushing to stock up on bottled water and charge cellphones, flashlights and portable power banks as the hours tick down to Trump’s latest ultimatum for a deal in the war with Iran

Iranians fear power outages and further attacks as Trump's deadline nears
Political|World

Mullin pledges progress on disaster relief during his first official trip as DHS secretary

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has toured North Carolina areas devastated by Hurricane Helene in 2024

Mullin pledges progress on disaster relief during his first official trip as DHS secretary
Crime|Health|Political|US|World

Missouri governor signs bill banning judges from delaying divorces when a spouse is pregnant

Missouri governor signs bill banning judges from delaying divorces when a spouse is pregnant

Missouri governor signs bill banning judges from delaying divorces when a spouse is pregnant
Business|Celebrity|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|MidEast|Political

Tanner Horner pleads guilty in killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand, case moves to sentencing phase

Tanner Horner pleads guilty in killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand, case moves to sentencing phase

Tanner Horner pleads guilty in killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand, case moves to sentencing phase
Crime|Political|US|World

Only Trump knows why he replaced Bondi as attorney general, new leader of Justice Department says

The Justice Department’s new leader says “nobody” except President Donald Trump knows why Pam Bondi was replaced as attorney general last week

Only Trump knows why he replaced Bondi as attorney general, new leader of Justice Department says
Education|Health|Political|Science

'It's saving his life': FDA approves new drug for rare disease, helping Kansas family

'It's saving his life': FDA approves new drug for rare disease, helping Kansas family

'It's saving his life': FDA approves new drug for rare disease, helping Kansas family
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World

Wireless Festival canceled after UK bars rapper Ye over antisemitic remarks

The British government has blocked the rapper formerly known as Kanye West from entering the U.K. as the controversy over his antisemitic statements led to calls for planned headline performances at a major music festival to be canceled

Wireless Festival canceled after UK bars rapper Ye over antisemitic remarks
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Opinion|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Donald Trump Jr. criticizes the European Union during a trip to Bosnia

Donald Trump Jr. has lashed out at the European Union

Donald Trump Jr. criticizes the European Union during a trip to Bosnia
Crime|Election|Political

'Race-baiting' letter from group tied to Sapulpa candidate's spouse draws outrage

'Race-baiting' letter from group tied to Sapulpa candidate's spouse draws outrage

'Race-baiting' letter from group tied to Sapulpa candidate's spouse draws outrage
Americas|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

How Trump's deadline delays and threats escalated leading up to 2-week ceasefire with Iran

President Donald Trump is suspending his threatened attack against Iran less than two hours before the deadline the president set for Tehran

How Trump's deadline delays and threats escalated leading up to 2-week ceasefire with Iran
Crime|Political|Technology

Indianapolis councilman says someone fired shots at his home and left a 'No Data Centers' note

An Indiana politician says someone fired 13 shots at his front door and left behind a note reading “No Data Centers” on his doorstep

Indianapolis councilman says someone fired shots at his home and left a 'No Data Centers' note
Election|Political|US

Johnson’s narrow House majority gets a bit wider, but the relief could be short-lived

Johnson’s narrow House majority gets a bit wider, but the relief could be short-lived

Johnson’s narrow House majority gets a bit wider, but the relief could be short-lived
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

What to know about Trump’s threat to bomb Iran’s power plants and bridges, and why this could be a war crime

What to know about Trump’s threat to bomb Iran’s power plants and bridges, and why this could be a war crime

What to know about Trump’s threat to bomb Iran’s power plants and bridges, and why this could be a war crime
Arts|Entertainment|Political|Sports

Colin Kaepernick to publish memoir 'The Perilous Fight' in September

Colin Kaepernick will publish his life story, “The Perilous Fight,” on Sept. 15

Colin Kaepernick to publish memoir 'The Perilous Fight' in September
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Sarkozy says he owes France 'the truth' as he challenges conviction over alleged Libya funding

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has maintained his innocence on conspiracy charges in an appeal hearing in Paris

Sarkozy says he owes France 'the truth' as he challenges conviction over alleged Libya funding
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

On Hungary visit, Vance urges voters to support Orbán days before pivotal election

U.S. Vice President JD Vance says he is in Hungary to support Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's reelection bid

On Hungary visit, Vance urges voters to support Orbán days before pivotal election