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Trump Says He Discussed Ukraine Ceasefire With Putin
The leaders discussed a temporary truce to mark the May 9 anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.
US Pledges $100 Million to Repair Chornobyl Nuclear Plant
Without repairs, Europe faces the possibility of ‘a dangerous leak of highly radioactive material,’ the State Department said.
Blockade of a Blockade: As Tehran Menaces Strait of Hormuz, US Tightens Vise on Iranian Shipping
Iran’s hold on the waterway causes international pain while U.S. Navy’s worldwide hunt for ’shadow fleet' tankers is aimed only at Iran.
Brown University, MIT Shootings Not Connected to Terrorism: FBI Report
The shooter was a loner and had suicidal tendencies, among other issues, investigators found.
6 Men Plead Guilty to Federal Charges for Attacking Officers Trapped Under Bridge During ICE Riots
The men were accused of taking part in throwing debris and fireworks over an overpass onto law enforcement below.
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Democrats Launch Election Fraud Task Force Ahead of Midterms
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) revealed the goals of the task force on Wednesday.
Mountain View Declares State of Emergency Over Contaminated Water
There is currently under a ‘do not drink’ order in the affected area, and water will be turned on only for flushing toilets.
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Kagan, Schumer, Obama, Others Accuse Conservative Justices of Gutting Voting Rights Act
‘I dissent, then, from this latest chapter in the majority’s now-completed demolition of the Voting Rights Act,’ Justice Elena Kagan said.
NYC Mayor: Cuts Can’t Solve Budget Crisis, Need Albany’s Help
Mamdani says the crisis is too big for the city to solve it on its own.
Jerome Powell to Remain on Fed Board After His Term as Chair Ends
Despite planning to retire, Powell believes he has ‘no choice’ but stay in his seat on the Board of Governors.
Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged
After eight years at the helm of the Federal Reserve, a change of guard is set for May.
Iran’s Currency Hits Record Low as US Blockade Deepens Economic Strain
The Iranian rial has dropped nearly 15 percent in the past two days as shipping disruptions, falling output, and an oil storage crunch strain Tehran’s finances.
FDA Announces Pilot Program Featuring Real-Time Clinical Trial Monitoring
The program will cut the time it takes to bring a drug to market, officials said.
Elon Musk Takes the Stand at OpenAI Trial
The co-founder accuses OpenAI CEO Sam Altman of defrauding him and betraying the company’s founding mission: to operate as an open-source nonprofit.
Day in Photos: King Charles III in US, Train Accident, and Elon Musk’s Trial
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
US Gas Prices Hit Highest Level in 4 Years, Analyst Says
The national average price for a gallon of gas reached $4.17 on Tuesday.
Former Fauci Aide Charged With Conspiring to Destroy Records
Dr. David Morens has acknowledged deleting records.
Supreme Court to Weigh Trump’s Termination of Protected Status for Haitian, Syrian Nationals
The justices could rule on how much authority federal judges have in reviewing the president’s immigration policy.
King Charles, Queen Camilla Greeted by President Trump, First Lady
The president welcomed King Charles to the United States for the first state visit of his second term in office.
New York Parade Commemorates 27 Years Since Peaceful Appeal in China
‘The quiet courage shown on April 25 did not end that day,’ Zhang Erping, spokesperson of the Falun Dafa Information Center, said.
