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Potential Crack in Chemical Tank May Lower Explosion Risk, California Official Says
A fire official said the possible crack was ‘positive intel’ and that officials are vetting and validating the discovery.
America in Photos: Horse Drive Fundraiser, Chemical Leak, and Military Academy Graduation
Notable moments from the past week in America.
Rubio Calls India Key US Partner
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called India ‘one of our most important strategic partners in the world’ during his visit to the country.
Taiwan Says China Deployed 100-Plus Vessels Across First Island Chain After Trump–Xi Summit
Taiwan’s coast guard also reported separate incidents involving a Chinese coast guard ship near Pratas and 41 research vessels near Taiwan.
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson Get Married
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson confirmed their nuptials in a post on social media.
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Rubio to Join Foreign Ministers of Japan, Australia and India at Quad Meet in New Delhi
The grouping first came together after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami to coordinate aid.
Surgeon General Advisory Warns About Screen Time for Children
‘Harmful screen use among children and adolescents has become a public health concern,’ the advisory states.
San Diego Empty Homes Tax Nears Vote; Opponent Urges Different Approach
Similar taxes have been proposed in a number of U.S. cities and have faced legal challenges in some cases.
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Senate Passes Legislation to Create Whistleblower Program to Stop Smuggling of US Semiconductors to China
‘I look forward to working with our colleagues in the House to get this important legislation through Congress,’ Sen. Mike Rounds said.
Nobel Peace Prize Winner Eyes Presidency in Venezuela
María Corina Machado, a longtime critic of Venezuela’s socialist regime, said she will work toward an ‘orderly and sustainable transition to democracy.’
‘Old Masters, New Amsterdam’ at The New York Historical
The New York City exhibition examines life in New Amsterdam through the lens of exceptional 17th-century Dutch paintings.
Trump Says Agreement to End Iran Standoff ‘Largely Negotiated’
The agreement is ’subject to finalization' between the United States, Iran, and several other countries, the U.S. president said.
Trump’s Primary Picks Keep Beating Incumbents: What Comes Next?
Trump-endorsed candidates keep beating politicians at odds with President Donald Trump. The general election will test how well that translates to all voters.
US Pauses $14 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan Over Munitions Needs for Iran War
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao says the Trump administration is delaying the major Taiwan arms package to prioritize weapons for the Iran conflict.
Child Safety Groups Urge FTC to Investigate Roblox
Users as young as 5 are able to open an account on Roblox, the complaint claims.
Inside the Farming Movement to Detox America
A regenerative message—that healthy soil makes healthy food and healthy people—is gaining a foothold in cowboy country and across the nation.
Tennessee Supreme Court Weighs New Congressional Map Ahead of Midterms
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a new U.S. congressional map into law on May 7.
Senate Leaves for Memorial Day Recess Without Passing ICE, Border Patrol Funding Bill
Republicans couldn’t secure passage before recess amid divisions over $1 billion in ballroom security funding and an ‘anti-weaponization’ settlement fund.
DNC’s Martin Apologizes, Releases 2024 Autopsy Report He Shelved in December
The report calls the party’s rural strategy ‘mathematically indefensible’ and says anti-Trump messaging is not enough to win elections.
State Department Issues Alert for Americans in Ebola-Affected Areas
All Americans in the areas must go to a specific airport for screening, the agency said.
AI Data Centers Top of Mind for Voters as Midterms Approach—What to Know
Although midterms still lie six months out, lawmakers in some key midterm races are already hurrying to stake out a position on the issue.
