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Rubio Urges China to Take ‘More Active Role’ in Pressuring Iran to Open Strait of Hormuz
The Secretary of State said that it is in Beijing’s interests to rectify the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, which is disrupting the global energy supply.
US Doctor From Hantavirus-Linked Cruise Ship Cleared to Leave Nebraska Isolation Unit
‘I want to emphasize that the risk to the general public is low,’ an official from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention told reporters.
House Passes Bill to Permit Year-Round Sales of E15 Fuel
Under the measure, the Clean Air Act would be amended to extend to E15 the same RVP waiver currently granted to standard E10 gasoline.
Instant Noodles Recalled Nationwide Due to Possible Peanut Contamination
The company voluntarily recalled the noodles.
Buyers and Sellers Both Come Off the Sidelines in April, Report Says
Redfin still characterizes the current market as a buyer’s market, but no longer a ‘strengthening’ buyer’s market.
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US Military Recovers Remains of 2nd Soldier Who Went Missing in Morocco
The recovery ends the search for two soldiers lost during an annual training in Africa.
Timeshare Mogul Arrested in LA, Accused of Interfering With Witnesses in Fiancée’s Trial
Stephen Cloobeck is accused of threatening victims of his influencer fiancée, who is suspected of stealing from men she met online.
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Minnesota ‘Culture of Fraud’ Enabled More Than $9 Billion in Misused Taxpayer Funds, Panel Says
A new report highlighted results of a 16-month legislative investigation. Republicans called for reforms, as Democrats disputed some characterizations.
Denise Powell Will Face Republican Brinker Harding in Nebraska’s ‘Blue Dot’ District
The 2nd District is known as the ‘Blue Dot’ because Omaha has historically leaned Democratic in a Republican state.
Georgia Governor Candidates Make Final Push Week Before Primary
Peach State voters will elect their party’s candidate on May 19 to face off at the Nov. 3 general election.
Jury Convicts Chinese American Who Operated China’s NYC Police Station
The Fujian hometown association leader’s close association with China’s security apparatus stretches back to at least 2015.
Chinese Communist Regime Restricts Press Access for Trump’s Visit
An Epoch Times staff member and nearly two dozen other White House press members who intended to cover Trump’s visit were denied entry to China.
Trump Says Ukraine War ‘Very Close’ to Ending
The president said he expects Russia and Ukraine to reach a settlement as battlefield data point to slowing Russian advances.
Bessent Holds Talks With Chinese Vice Premier in South Korea
The talks are expected to set the stage for the high-stakes summit between Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in China.
Day in Photos: Annual Sea Trials, Student Protest, and Epstein Survivor Hearing
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Missouri Supreme Court Upholds New Congressional Map Favorable to GOP
A lawsuit had argued the map’s districts were not compact enough and violated the state’s constitution.
42 Arrested in California Child Exploitation Operation: Officials
The arrests were made during a yearlong investigation dubbed ‘Operation Volcano’ in California’s Riverside County.
China’s Support for Iran’s War Effort: What to Know
Israeli and U.S. officials have pointed to missile components, satellite imagery, and dual-use technologies tied to Chinese entities.
Hegseth Announces Department-Wide Review of Military Legal System
War Secretary Pete Hegseth said that U.S. military commanders and servicemembers need ‘a world-class military legal system.’
California Mayor to Plead Guilty to Acting as Chinese Agent
Eileen Wang, mayor of Arcadia, faces up to 10 years in prison.
Supreme Court Clears Way for Alabama to Adopt New House Map That Removes Majority-Black District
The state had argued that the high court’s recent ruling on race and redistricting required it to adjust its electoral map.
