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Day in Photos: Shipping Containers Housing, Mail Carriers’ Strike, and ISIS-Linked Women Returning to Australia
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Trump Warns EU of Higher Tariffs If Trade Deal Terms Aren’t Met by July 4
President Donald Trump says he warned the European Union it must follow through on a trade agreement or face sharply higher tariffs.
Texas to Check Whether School Districts Are Complying With Laws on Ten Commandments, Prayer Time
Attorney General Ken Paxton wants to ensure that donated copies of the commandments are being displayed, and that boards have voted on prayer time.
US Senators Urge Stability With China Ahead of Trump–Xi Summit
A bipartisan delegation led by Sen. Steve Daines thanked China for helping ease Iran tensions and urged stable ties ahead of the Trump–Xi summit.
Used Car Prices Fall in April for 1st Time Since November Amid High Fuel Costs
Year over year, prices were still up by 1.8 percent.
Arizona Investigators Probe High-Tech Cargo Theft Ring Tied to Organized Crime
Investigators in Yavapai County say that in one incident, thieves took just 11 minutes to steal pallets of high-value merchandise from a semi-truck.
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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee Signs Redistricting Bill to Carve Up State’s Lone Blue District
The proposal splits the Democratic stronghold of Memphis into three U.S. congressional seats.
Texas Governor Moves to Shut Down Unauthorized ‘American Muslim University’ in Dallas
The school website advertises bachelor’s and master’s degrees in STEM fields but does not list any academic accreditations or credentials.
California Insurance Regulators Say State Farm Mishandled Wildfire Claims
State Farm denied any mishandling or intentional underpaying of wildfire claims.
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Savannah Guthrie Returns to ‘Today’ Anchor Desk Following Abrupt Exit Mid-Broadcast
Guthrie made an unannounced exit from the program on May 6, to the concern of viewers as search for her missing mother surpasses three-month mark.
Rubio Announces New Sanctions on Cuba
One of the sanctioned businesses, the military-linked GAESA, is estimated to account for about 40 percent of the Cuba’s economy.
Chief Justice Roberts Says US Supreme Court Is Not Political
The justices sometimes make decisions that are unpopular, but they are based on the law, Roberts said.
Rudy Giuliani Is Out of Intensive Care and Recovering, Spokesman Says
The former mayor was admitted in the hospital following respiratory complications.
Trump, First Lady Celebrate Military Mothers at White House
The president and first lady praised the sacrifices of military families while highlighting mothers whose children served or were injured in service.
3 US Nonprofits Under Scrutiny Over Suspected CCP Funding Links
A House committee is investigating these entities as part of its efforts to expose foreign influence in the US tax-exempt sector.
Trump Paused Hormuz Naval Mission Amid Progress in Iran Talks: Israeli Officials
Despite diplomatic momentum, divisions within Tehran’s leadership continue to threaten prospects for a lasting agreement, the officials said.
Democrats Retain Control of Michigan State Senate With Greene’s Special Election Win
Democrat says the special election victory marks the start of a blue wave.
Day in Photos: Cruise Ship Crew Members Evacuated, Transport Strike, and Battle Reenactment
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Justice Department Sues Denver Over Ban on AR-15 Rifles
A complaint filed Tuesday came after the city’s mayor refused to repeal the decades-long ban.
CBP Says It Will Start Issuing First Refunds of Trump Tariffs on May 12
Customs and Border Protection was initially expected to start issuing refunds on May 11, but the timeline has now been delayed by a day.
Voters Head to Polls for Primaries in Ohio, Indiana, Special Election in Michigan
Indiana’s elections have garnered attention as Republicans in the state Senate declined to engage in mid-decade redistricting.
