Today in History: May 12, SS Mayaguez seized by Khmer Rouge soldiers
Members of the new Khmer Rouge-led Cambodian government seized an American merchant ship, the SS...
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Southern California mayor resigns, will plead guilty to acting as agent for Chinese government
Eileen Wang was charged with acting as an illegal agent of a foreign government.
Trump administration cancels rule that made conservation a ‘use’ of public lands
Industry groups and their allies in Congress strongly opposed the rule and lobbied against it.
Survey work begins for contested Trump Triumphal Arch project in Washington
The project, located between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery, has sparked controversy.
Alabama attorney general announces civil probe of Southern Poverty Law Center
The probe announced Monday follows the recent federal indictment of the organization.
Michigan groom will spend decades in prison for killing his best friend on his wedding night
The 24-year-old says he will forever be sorry.
Supreme Court clears way for Alabama to get rid of 1 of 2 Black congressional districts
Alabama has been under a court order to use two largely Black districts.
The MD-11 cargo planes involved in last fall’s deadly UPS crash in Louisville return to the air
FedEx started flying them to deliver packages again Sunday.
Trump nominates David Cummins to head the TSA after a rocky period for the agency
The agency has faced challenges recently, with employees going unpaid and long airport security lines.
The possibility of a ‘super’ El Niño is starting to make coastal California nervous
The temporary form of climate change has inflicted lots of damage over the years in...
World Cup begins in a month. What to know about bigger but not necessarily better event
Ready to not, the World Cup is nearly upon us.
Supreme Court temporarily extends women’s access to a widely used abortion pill
The court is reviewing the Louisiana lawsuit that questions the FDA-approved drug's safety.
Parents trust report cards more than test scores, with consequences for kids
The Hechinger Report reports that parents trust report cards over test scores, risking underinvestment in...
Democrats ask the Supreme Court to halt a Virginia ruling blocking new congressional districts
Democrats are taking a legal long shot in asking the justices to reverse the Virginia...
Venezuela’s acting president defends country’s territory and rejects Trump’s 51st state remarks
Trump said he was “seriously considering making Venezuela the 51st US state.”
Businesses are facing rising costs during the Iran war, and economists expect more strains ahead
The war has plunged the world into an energy and supply chain crisis.
Treasury Department tells US banks to flag suspected Iranian money-laundering networks
The move aims to disrupt Iran’s sanctions-evasion infrastructure.
The World Cup begins in one month and here’s when the top teams are announcing their final rosters
Teams will soon announce their 26-man rosters.
Is federal legislation needed to regulate prediction markets?
"Federal legislation is needed to close gaps in consumer protection," said one business leader.
Trump says he’ll move to suspend federal gasoline tax. He can’t do it on his own
Average national gas price Monday was $4.52 a gallon, 50% higher than before the war.
Princess Cruises ship with more than 100 sick from norovirus arrives at Port Canaveral
A Princess Cruises ship with more than 100 passengers on board that had caught norovirus...
Florida AG says surrogacy is human trafficking, with big implications for families
This is not the first time he injected himself into a normally uncontested court case.
Philippine vice president impeached by lawmakers over suspected wealth and threats
The two impeachment complaints against Duterte will now be elevated to the Senate for trial.
Asia braces for a second wave of energy shocks from the Iran war
As ceasefire talks remain stalled, short-term solutions are fast eroding.
Heat stroke is suspected among 6 found dead in a shipping container at a rail yard near Texas border
Autopsies are planned, but the cargo car's travel history is unknown.
A crisis of conscience spurred this Christian IVF doctor’s career pivot
His clinic draws patients nationwide who are concerned over the moral issues that surround IVF.
The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe
Many cafe patrons have found it amusing to visit a business that’s run by AI.
Pakistan protests to Afghanistan over suicide attack that killed 15 officers
The attack involved a suicide bomber and gunmen targeting a security post.
Ukrainians seeking cultural escape from war’s brutality find comfort and resilience at Kyiv art fair
Notably, not a single booth is dedicated specifically to the war.
Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for bot helping plan a mass shooting
Lawsuit says alleged gunman relied on ChatGPT to determine what type of gun to use.
EU targets Russians with sanctions over the abduction of thousands of Ukrainian children
Over 130 people and “entities” are now under EU travel bans and asset freezes.
Tulsa Race Massacre reparations is soul-redeeming work for the US, Oklahoma civil rights lawyer says
The Tulsa massacre in 1921 destroyed the prosperous Black community of Greenwood.
Trump-Xi summit comes with high stakes for Taiwan, the island democracy that China claims as its own
Trump has criticized Taiwan for “stealing” America's semiconductor business.
Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi is transferred to a Tehran hospital, her foundation says
Mohammadi had been imprisoned since December in Zanjan prison.
Paris for business and pleasure
People who travel for business know that you have to husband your free time.
Older Americans say it’s a good time to find a job. Younger people aren’t buying it, new poll finds
The findings reveal a generational rift in Americans' views of economic opportunity.
Quick Fix: Shrimp with Linguine Fra Diavolo
This Italian classic is known for its bold, fiery character.
Alzheimer’s deaths increase as population ages, lifespans increase
Alzheimer’s-related deaths have surged 138% since 2000.
US home sales flat in April as lackluster spring homebuying season lurches forward
Home prices continued to rise nationally last month, albeit at a slower rate.
Got a bonus at work? Here’s what to do first
Financial experts caution against spending it all at once.
Man charged in White House correspondents’ dinner attack pleads not guilty
Cole Tomas Allen didn’t speak during the brief hearing.
Google disrupts hackers using AI to exploit an unknown weakness in a company’s digital defense
It represents a moment cybersecurity experts have warned about for years.
Pediatrics group issues new guidance on recess for the first time in 13 years
New evidence shows that kids need pauses between concentrated bouts of learning.
Russia and Ukraine trade blame for continued fighting as US-brokered ceasefire nears its end
President Donald Trump requested a ceasefire for Saturday through Monday.
Iran war could make Trump’s trip to China a bit chillier than his first-term visit
Trump could meet with China's leader four times in eight months.
Oil prices rise as the Iran war drags on, but US stocks inch to more records
The war has delivered a blast of painful inflation through the global economy.
Democrats vow to fight $1 billion Senate security proposal for White House ballroom
It’s unclear if the security money will even have enough backing among Republicans.
Voter confusion and headaches for election officials follow hasty GOP push to redraw US House seats
The changes are hitting while primary season is in progress.
Trump says Iran ceasefire is on ‘life support’ and proposes gas tax pause as strait stays closed
The stalled diplomacy could tip the Middle East back into open warfare.
Passengers from virus-stricken cruise ship fly to home countries for monitoring
“This is not another COVID. And the risk to the public is low," an official...
Today in History: May 11, Bob Marley dies of skin cancer
Reggae artist Bob Marley died in a Miami hospital at age 36 after battling an...
5 tips for how to talk to kids about drugs
How do you talk to kids about drugs when you can’t tell them to ‘just...
How teens are teaching each other about drugs
Drug education programs letting young people lead are often the most impactful.
Schools often don’t have any standardized drug education, relying on patchwork programs
Prevention increasingly aims to support mental health.
From ‘Just Say No’ to Narcan: How drug education is changing in a modern world
Teachers seek to educate students amid drug reform and an ongoing fentanyl crisis.
Today in History: May 10, Nazis burn books across Germany
Book burnings were held in 34 cities across Germany, targeting authors whose ideologies were in...
Did you find an animal nesting near your house? Here’s what to do
Spring is when wildlife from birds to deer to alligators nest or bear young.
High-octane muscle: Edmunds compares the Ford Mustang and Dodge Charger
The Ford Mustang and Dodge Charger have been rivals since the 1960s.
A ‘barbaric’ problem in American hospitals is only getting bigger
Doctors and nurses have complained bitterly about the situation.
Money Happens: Expert tips for managing medical debt
The first step toward creating an action plan is to know how much you owe.
Today in History: May 9, freighter slams into Tampa Bay bridge, killing 35
35 people were killed when a freighter rammed the Sunshine Skyway Bridge over Tampa Bay...
Black Hills drilling project canceled after backlash from tribes
Groups opposed the project because of its proximity to a sacred site called Pe’Sla.
Pentagon watchdog declines to probe Kid Rock flights
Hegseth has publicly supported the pilots and Kid Rock over the episode.
Here’s a look at some of the Founding Mothers of our country
You might be surprised by how George and Martha Washington met.
Florida man and ‘looksmaxxing’ influencer ‘Hullo’ arrested for possession of child abuse material
A Florida man and social media "looksmaxxer" influencer with more than 350,000 followers on TikTok...
Aboard the hantavirus-hit cruise ship, some passengers fear what awaits back home
Sensational news and memes have fueled anxiety, with many joking online about sinking the ship.
Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire and a prisoner swap
Trump said it could be the “beginning of the end” of the war between them.
Tech is turning increasingly to religion in a quest to create ethical AI
The goal is to create a set of norms informed by various faiths.
Google settles racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 million
April Curley, a former Google employee, had sued the tech giant for racial discrimination.
Trump is lifting restrictions on hunting in national parks, refuges and wilderness areas
The move is raising questions about visitor safety and resource preservation on the sites.
In legal dispute over ‘The View,’ ABC argues Trump administration is trying to chill free speech
ABC is fighting FCC, Trump administration over equal time rules exemption for 'The View.'
California, Nevada and Arizona announce temporary plan to save water from the Colorado River
The three states plan to save up to 1 million acre-feet of Colorado River water.
White House ballroom security upgrades become Democratic target
Senate Democrats challenge $1B White House security funding in GOP bill.
New Jersey says 2 residents were ‘potentially exposed’ to hantavirus on an airplane
Officials say the risk to the public is low.
Fidelity laying off 1% of workforce as it evolves operations
Fidelity will slash 1% of its global workforce, as the company looks to upgrade its...
From Grandoli to the World Cup: The neighborhood club where Messi’s journey started
In a few weeks, Lionel Messi is expected to play in his sixth World Cup.
What to know about the predictions for a potentially record-breaking El Nino
An El Nino event is expected to develop from the middle of this year.
Despite gains combating deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon, forest degradation is a looming threat
The Amazon plays a crucial part in regulating the global climate by storing carbon dioxide.
US launches a review of Mexican consulates that could lead to closures
No reason was given for the review or what it would entail.
Hungary’s incoming prime minister plans a ‘regime-change celebration’ to mark Orbán’s departure
Péter Magyar has invited Hungarians to a “regime-change” celebration on Saturday.
Suspect faces 5 years in unsolved 2021 disappearance of Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay
He pleaded guilty to robbing Begay and driving off in her pickup truck.
Trump’s tariffs hit Toyota profit, though its global sales grew
Japan’s top automaker said its profit for the fiscal year ending in March was $25...
Evidence points to human remains at home linked to Kristin Smart’s killing, sheriff says
Scientists took soil samples from outside the house and in a neighbor’s yard this week.
California will lead the nation in providing free diapers to newborns at dozens of hospitals
It will allow each family to receive 400 diapers in sizes for newborns and babies...
Four people convicted of conspiracy in US trial tied to 2021 assassination of Haiti’s president
Prosecutors said South Florida served as a central location for the plot.
Spiral galaxy’s brilliant heart shines bright in a new picture from NASA’s Webb telescope
The image released this week depicts the Messier 77 galaxy 45 million light-years away.
Suspect in White House correspondents’ dinner attack seeks recusal of top Justice Dept. officials
Attorneys argued it creates the appearance of a conflict of interest.
David Attenborough, the excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100
Despite the accolades, Attenborough prefers the animals to be the stars.
Immigration enforcement guidance for warrantless arrests falls short, federal judge says
The action is the latest step in a lawsuit filed by four noncitizens and the...
A year in, what’s on Pope Leo XIV’s to-do list? And what has he done so far?
Leo has made some significant decisions so far, and has several challenges looming.
FIFA triples price to $32,970 for its best available tickets to the World Cup final
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended the ticket prices.
Starmer says he won’t quit after local elections deliver losses for Labour and wins for Reform UK
Starmer said he took responsibility for the “very tough” results.
Olivia and Liam top the list of most popular US baby names for the seventh year running
Here are the top 10 girl and boy names of 2025.
Pope prays for end to ‘fratricidal hatred’ as he celebrates anniversary with visit to Pompeii
The visit kicked off a series of day trips that Leo will be making over...
What Russia’s low‑key Victory Day celebrations reveal about Putin and the war in Ukraine
A unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine that Russia announced for Friday and Saturday unraveled.
US lifts hold on immigration applications for doctors, but leaves others waiting
Some immigrants filed lawsuits to try to get immigration officials to decide their cases.
Deadly bear attack in Glacier National Park is the first in decades at the iconic park
The hiker's body was discovered Wednesday in a densely wooded area.
Pope Leo XIV sought a pastoral role in his first year, but verbal sparring with Trump intervened
Leo has brought a calming balm to the Vatican and the church at large.
Japanese video-game maker Nintendo raises Switch price, forecasts lower profits
It reported a $2.7 billion net profit for the fiscal year that ended in March.
What we don’t know about the hantavirus outbreak as the cruise ship nears Spanish territory
At least three passengers have died, and several other people have been infected.
