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Whirlpool Plans New Round of Price Hike as Appliance Sales Fall
The company plans a 4 percent list-price increase in July after implementing its largest hike in a decade earlier this year.
Trump Announces 3-Day Ceasefire in Russia–Ukraine War
The ceasefire will start May 9 and last until May 11, the president said.
FDA Issues Update on Recall of Heart Devices After 4 Deaths Reported
The FDA added in a Thursday notice that 2,557 serious injuries associated with several types of Boston Scientific pacemakers have been reported so far.
Arizona Man’s Arrest Follows Probe Into Alleged Bomb Plot
Police say inmate phone calls led investigators to suspect Bryan Chambers was building a bomb and stockpiling drugs and weapons in Bullhead City.
Hiker May Be First to Be Killed by Bear in Nearly 30 Years at Glacier National Park
The announcement comes days after a Florida man was reported missing from a trail in the same area.
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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filings Increase 42 Percent
While bankruptcy numbers are increasing, other economic indicators, such as employment and business sector activity, are giving mixed to positive signals.
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.
At LA Mayoral Debate, Bass Defends Her Response to Catastrophic Wildfires
The incumbent faces two challengers on an array of issues including crime, housing, illegal immigration, and reviving Hollywood.
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Poaching of 1,700 Protected Turtles Leads to Trafficking Charges in Arizona
Authorities allege the turtles were poached in Florida and exported overseas using fraudulent captive-breeding claims.
Federal Judge Rules DOGE Humanities Grants Terminations Unlawful
District Judge Colleen McMahon said that the department’s actions violated the Constitution and involved ‘blatant’ discrimination.
US Sanctions Iraqi Deputy Oil Minister Over Ties to Iran
Along with the minister, the U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned the leaders of three militia groups aligned with Iran as part of Operation Economic Fury.
USDA Tightens SNAP Retailer Rules to Expand Healthy Food Options
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said retailers participating in SNAP will face tougher stocking requirements.
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.
Beijing’s Bid to Block US Sanctions on Chinese Refineries Will Have Limited Impact, Analysts Say
‘Beijing, while unwilling to appear weak, faces limited practical scope for retaliation in the international market,’ said one expert.
What to Know About Trump’s Presidential Fitness Test Award Revival
A new CDC report says only five states have mandated federal recommendations for 150 minutes of weekly physical education for students in grades K–5.
Justice Department Launches Investigation Into Fairfax Attorney Over Plea Bargains, Sentencing
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dillon said the prosecutor may be offering illegal immigrants ‘sweetheart deals.’
Trump Says US Will Get Enriched Uranium From Iran
The president has said on multiple occasions that the United States would acquire the country’s enriched uranium.
CNN Founder Ted Turner Dies at 87
CNN announced the death of its founder in a statement on May 6.
US Strike Destroys Suspected Narco-Trafficking Boat, Kills 3 in Eastern Pacific
This attack is the most recent in a campaign targeting trafficking networks tied to designated terrorist organizations.
Sherrod Brown Wins Ohio Democratic Primary in Bid to Reclaim US Senate Seat
Brown’s victory sets the stage for a general election clash with Republican Sen. Jon Husted, who is endorsed by President Donald Trump.
United States to Address Human Rights During China Visit
Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that addressing human rights violations, including forced organ harvesting, remains a priority for the administration.
