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Louisiana Passes Congressional Map That Eliminates One Majority-Black District
State lawmakers started redistricting talks after the Supreme Court ruled that race could not be a key factor when drawing electoral maps.
Average 30-Year Mortgage Rate Climbs to 9-Month High
Rising mortgage rates and home prices have pushed up the median monthly housing payment to the highest level in 11 months.
1,300 More US Marines, Sailors Join Caribbean Buildup as Pressure on Cuba Mounts
These U.S. troops join others already in the region, amid continuing counter-drug operations and mounting diplomatic pressure on Havana.
4 Deaths Linked to Wild Mushrooms
The outbreak took place starting in late 2025, and resulted in four fatalities.
US, Japan, Taiwan Push Deterrence as Shangri-La Defense Forum Opens
The U.S. and Japan are set to address Asia’s top defense forum as China’s military buildup and rising nuclear-risk concerns shape regional security debates.
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Mullin Warns International Flights Could Be Impacted Over ICE Protests
Federal agents may be pulled from airports in cities that won’t protect ICE officers, the homeland security secretary said.
Can’t Spell Jatrorrhiza? Ask a Sixth Grader
Of the 247 contestants who competed in the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week, only nine move on to tonight’s finals.
Residents Displaced by Chemical Tank Scare in California Sue Company
Class-action and other lawsuits were filed this week after the chemical emergency affected thousands of Southern Californians.
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Supreme Court Sides With Delivery Drivers in Dispute Over Arbitration Agreements
The justices upheld a federal appeals court ruling exempting drivers from a federal arbitration law.
CDC Warns of Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Moringa
Two outbreaks—one this year and the other dating to August 2025—have sent dozens to the hospital, and companies are recalling moringa products.
White House Debuts ‘Aliens’ Website, but It’s Not What You Think
The Trump administration embraced the hype around the latest declassified UFO files to unveil a new alien-themed website about immigration enforcement efforts.
Trump Accounts App Launched by Treasury: 4 Things to Know
The app is now available on the App Store and Google Play.
Iran Targets Kuwait With Missile Attack, US Alleges Ceasefire Violation
The attacks marked the latest flare-up threatening U.S.–Iran negotiations aimed at turning a fragile ceasefire into lasting peace.
Trump Endorses Armenian President as US Signs Partnership Deal With Yerevan
Armenia is due to hold elections on June 7 in which Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party will seek to maintain its control of parliament.
DHS Issues New Directive to Stop Abuse of US Asylum System by Illegal Immigrants, Attorneys
Some immigration lawyers coach illegal immigrant clients on hiding their past and lying when seeking asylum, the department said.
US Setting Up Ebola Quarantine Facility in Kenya
Kenya’s health secretary says the country is engaged in ongoing discussions with the U.S. government.
Trump Reacts to Shooting Near White House: ‘What I’m Doing Is a Dangerous Business’
‘When you are a consequential president, your life is in grave danger,’ the president said.
Refinancing Activity Plummets as Mortgage Rates Hit 9-Month High
‘Many borrowers understandably backed away from refinancing last week,’ says the Mortgage Bankers Association deputy chief economist.
Biden Sues to Block DOJ Release of Audio Recordings From Biographer Interviews
The materials stemmed from private conversations that Biden had with ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer in 2016 and 2017.
Day in Photos: Ebola Outbreak, Wall of Remembrance in Kyiv, and Puffins Seabird Colony
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
In Photos: Memorial Day Weekend
A glimpse into Memorial Day weekend around the country through the lens of photography.
