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Daily fragment: May 2017 Kabul bombing
A car bomb explodes in a crowded intersection in Kabul near the German embassy during rush hour, killing over 90 and injuring 463.
Derrick Bryson TaylorThe New York Times
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Trump Urges Canceling Freedom 250 Concerts After Artists Drop Out
The president had earlier said on social media that he should take the place of “these highly paid, Third Rate ‘Artists,’” saying he gets “larger audiences than Elvis.”
Morgan CantyCBS News
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In first interview since being accused of murder in Texas, a TV bailiff sobs,
Renard Spivey was found not guilty of his wife
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Katie Glueck and Lisa LererThe New York Times Politics
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Platner’s Wife Flagged His Sexual Texts With Other Women as Maine Senate Race Began
The wife of Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate in Maine, told the campaign he had sent sexual messages to other women.
Natalie MoralesCBS News
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TV bailiff accused in wife
Renard Spivey says he was trying to protect himself when he says his wife Patricia confronted him at gunpoint in their Houston home.
San Antonio Spurs advance to NBA Finals, ousting reigning champion Thunder
Victor Wembanyama had a team-high 22 points and seven rebounds in the win for San Antonio, which will now face the New York Knicks in an NBA Finals rematch from 27 years ago.
Kristin WrightNPR Politics
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Immigrant detainees sue over 'horrific' conditions at Texas ICE facility
Immigrant detainees accuse the federal government of 'inhumane' abuse and treatment at Camp East Montana in El Paso, Texas. (Image credit: Morgan Lee )
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"48 Hours" show schedule
True crime. Real justice. To miss it would be a crime.
Luke Broadwater, Ronen Bergman and Tyler PagerThe New York Times Politics
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Trump Sends Tougher Terms to Iran for Peace Framework, Officials Say
His changes to the proposed deal were potentially designed to speed up the process by putting pressure Iran to accept the current framework, one official said.
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Deputy Spivey on Trial
A TV bailiff accused of murdering his wife is determined to prove his innocence. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.
Alan Feuer, Andrew Duehren, Glenn Thrush, Ben Protess and Maggie HabermanThe New York Times Politics
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Inside Trump’s Deal With the I.R.S. to Drop His $10 Billion Lawsuit
Discussions among a group of lawyers with allegiance to the president were closely held. Some senior White House officials were said to have felt blindsided as the agreement took shape.
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Trump suggests canceling all musical performances at the Great American State Fair
Freedom 250, the organization behind the event, said Saturday that President Trump will kick off the event on June 24 in an opening ceremony.
Spurs win the West, topple Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 to head to NBA Finals
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs started the Western Conference finals with a win in Oklahoma City, then ended the series the same way
Julian E. Barnes and Mark MazzettiThe New York Times Politics
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C.I.A. Officer Arrested With Gold Once Worked With No. 2 Pentagon Official
David Rush, a longtime C.I.A. officer, appears to have first had contact with Stephen A. Feinberg during President Trump’s first term. Some officials said the two men were not close.
Tracey TullyThe New York Times
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A Candidate’s Past Ties to a Militant Cleric Are Surfacing in a N.J. House Race
Dr. Adam Hamawy, a New Jersey Democrat with big-name support on the left, has touted his humanitarian work, but some opponents want to talk about Sheikh Omar Abdel Rahman.
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Trump to headline 250th celebration on National Mall after several artists back out
Martina McBride, Bret Michaels, Young MC and more said they won't perform.
Tim BalkThe New York Times Politics
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Senator Dan Sullivan Has a New Challenger in Alaska: Dan Sullivan
Two candidates with the same name will be on the ballot seeking the same seat in the state’s primary. “It’s going to be confusing,” one Republican said.
Farnaz FassihiThe New York Times
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Iran’s Hard-Liners Try to Derail Potential Deal With the U.S.
A political fight is playing out in Iran, where the small but loud faction of hard-liners has used rallies, state media and private and public statements to try to undermine negotiations.
All missing victims recovered in Washington paper mill explosion
The remains of all missing victims in a Washington state paper mill explosion have been recovered, officials announced Saturday.“Today, on day five of this incident, I can share that we have recovered the ninth and final missing employee of this incident,” Longview Fire Chief Brad Hannig said in a Saturday news conference.
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Margins of Error
Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out.
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WATCH: Special roadside delivery in Oklahoma
Shelbee Dugger-Kemp's Memorial Day weekend delivery was the early arrival of twins.
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Search underway for 4 Alabama inmates who escaped correctional center
The escaped inmates were being held on various charges, including murder and first-degree robbery.
CNN Politics
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The Axe Files with David Axelrod
Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics.
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WATCH: Mysterious loud booms shake East Coast
The mysterious loud booms were heard, over the past several days, from New England to South Carolina.
CNN Politics
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CNN Political Briefing
The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian.
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Bus driver charged with manslaughter in massive crash that killed 5 on I-95
Five people were killed and 44 were injured in a massive crash between a bus and multiple vehicles on Interstate 95.
Bobby AllynNPR Politics
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Judge agrees to review Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund
The fund has sparked a broad backlash since it was announced earlier this month, exposing fractures within the Republican Party. (Image credit: China Pool)
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NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
Vjosa Isai and Ian WillmsThe New York Times World
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Where Is Toronto’s Best Party? Try the Basement.
Millennials who yearn for a bygone era of dancing that feels pure and more organic are bringing back the basement jam, popularized decades ago by Toronto’s Caribbean diaspora.
Bodies of all 9 missing workers recovered after tank implosion at paper mill
The tank ruptured Tuesday at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. facility in Longview, a city located along the southern Washington border with Oregon, killing 11 people.
Nicholas Nehamas, Miriam Jordan, Coral Davenport, Hamed Aleaziz, Lydia DePillisThe New York Times
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Trump Squeezes Immigrants by Cutting Them Off From Jobs, Health Care and Housing
The methodically planned strategy is intended to pressure noncitizens, including many with legal status, to leave the United States.
Carol Rosenberg, Julian E. Barnes and Eric SchmittThe New York Times Politics
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U.S. and Cuban Military Officials Meet Outside of Guantánamo Base
The meeting was the highest-level military engagement since the Trump administration began ratcheting up pressure on the Cuban government this year.
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77-year-old leaves no crumbs, using Gen Z slang to bring attention to art gallery
A 77-year-old museum curator for the National Gallery of Art coopted modern slang to bridge a generational divide. Nancy Cordes has the story.
Meteor triggers loud boom and shaking felt across Massachusetts
A meteor traveling at thens of thousands of miles an hour triggered a loud boom and ground shaking that were felt across Massachusetts on Saturday afternoon.
Julian E. BarnesThe New York Times Politics
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U.S. Military Kills 3 on Boat Suspected of Drug Trafficking
Around 200 people have now been killed in the attacks since last year, in an operation critics say has failed to slow the smuggling of cocaine.
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A look at lunar rovers for NASA's planned Moon Base
Despite the Blue Origin explosion setback for NASA this week, its plan to return to the moon took a giant leap forward, ordering rovers for its planned lunar base. Kris Van Cleave has more details.
Hannah Frances JohanssonNPR
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Pride celebrations struggle as corporate sponsorships dry up
Public support for the LGBTQ+ community by corporations has become politically risky, public relations expert says. (Image credit: Hannah Frances Johansson)
Chris Buckley and Amy Chang ChienThe New York Times World
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In Taiwan, ‘Mainland Spouses’ From China Become a Focus of Infiltration Fears
A Chinese-born woman accused of infiltration has set off a debate over how Taiwan defends its democracy without profiling migrants from China.
CBS News
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Suspected meteor heard around Boston, Rhode Island
Security cameras captured a sound rattling nerves and windows near Boston and into Rhode Island. Scientists say it's a type of suspected meteor that explodes in the Earth's atmosphere.
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Dueling protests face off at New Jersey ICE detention center over detainee conditions
Tensions rose at a Newark, New Jersey, immigration detention center on Saturday as a group of pro-ICE protesters faced off with demonstrators who have maintained a presence outside the facility for more than a week in support of detainees who they say are enduring inhumane conditions inside. NBC News’ Valerie Castro reports.
Rebecca Robbins and Gina KolataThe New York Times Politics
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China’s Rise in Drug Development Looms Over U.S.
Clinical trials in China are getting attention at an international oncology gathering in Chicago. China’s surging biotechnology industry is fueling alarm that U.S. dominance in the field is waning.
Madison Czopek, PolitiFactPBS NewsHour
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Do you need SPF 30, 50 or 100? Dermatologists answer your burning sunscreen questions
PolitiFact asked board-certified dermatologists to answer people's burning questions about SPF. When it comes to sunscreen, they advised buying broad-spectrum sunscreen that's SPF 30 or higher and reapplying regularly.
Scott SimonNPR
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Opinion: Pope Leo reminds us of the value of our shared humanity
Pope Leo's first encyclical voices his concerns about technology and AI. The pope cautions about the illusions AI bots can create, and how important actual human relationships are. (Image credit: Alberto Pizzoli)
Irie SentnerPolitico
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Socialism's next test: Swing states
In the crowded Democratic field running to replace Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, there’s a surprising frontrunner for a battleground state: a democratic-socialist line cook who has called to abolish the police. Francesca Hong, a 37-year-old restaurant owner and single mother who became the state’s first Asian-American assembly member in 2021, has surged to the lead in several early polls after launching a long-shot bid on a deeply progressive platform. Hong is part of an array of lefty candidates with working-class credentials running in competitive states and districts up and down the ballot in this year’s midterm elections — a crop emboldened by the popularity of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and a turn toward economic populism amid widespread cost-of-living concerns. Abdul El-Sayed is running from the left of Haley Stevens and Mallory McMorrow in the competitive Michigan Senate primary. Zach Wahls, who is backed by Elizabeth Warren, is locked in a tight contest against the Chuck Schumer-supported Josh Turek for Iowa’s Senate nomination. In Colorado’s 8th District, where Dems see a flip opportunity, Manny Rutinel is running against the more moderate Shannon Bird. And last month, Graham Platner got a boost when Schumer-endorsed Maine Gov. Janet Mills dropped out of the race to oust GOP Sen. Susan Collins. Establishment Democrats worry that these figures — whose platforms play well among primary voters but could bite them in a general election — might spoil the midterms at a time when the party has the wind at its back, desperate to claw its way out of the wilderness and still weary of the “woke” allegations that Republicans effectively wielded against Kamala Harris. “If Democrats hope to beat Republican incumbents in red and purple districts, then they cannot run candidates who are far outside the mainstream of their district,” the center-left think tank Third Way wrote in a memo published last month. Hong says the party establishment just lacks imagination. “I think they're underestimating voters,” Hong said in an interview. “I think that has always been a problem for the Democratic Party — that we are not listening to how they are feeling.” Her platform includes free child care, a $20 minimum wage and a full moratorium on data center construction. She is an outspoken critic of the Israeli government and helped lead Wisconsin’s “uninstructed” pressure campaign on the Biden administration’s posture toward Gaza. She’s faced backlash for past calls to “abolish” the police . And she has suggested as governor she would call the state National Guard to arrest federal ICE agents. But Hong doesn’t think her far-left politics would pose a risk in a general election. “The liability is having someone who is the establishment and wants to maintain the status quo,” she said. There’s still months to go before the Aug. 11 primary to decide who will face off against Tom Tiffany, the presumed GOP nominee endorsed by President Donald Trump. Still, Hong is leading early polls among nine Democratic candidates — making her an unusual frontrunner to lead a state Trump narrowly won in 2024. Wisconsin has a deep history of socialism , including three socialist mayors of Milwaukee between 1910 and 1960. The state boasts one of the Senate’s most conservative members, Sen. Ron Johnson, but also one of its most progressive, Sen. Tammy Baldwin. And progressive Democrats in Wisconsin are quick to point out that Sanders, the country’s democratic-socialist standard-bearer, won 71 out of Wisconsin’s 72 counties in 2016. Hong isn’t just running on a different platform than her competitors — she is also running “the most non-traditional race,” said Gordon Hintz, who served in the Wisconsin state assembly with Hong when he was Democratic minority leader. While other candidates have been more reserved so far, Hong spent — and surged — early on to boost her name recognition. Hong’s campaign says it has about 3,000 active volunteers and has already organized 250 events across the state, with an additional 230 planned for the coming months. “She has shown up, she's the only candidate currently who has built any infrastructure down in Rock County,” said Jim White, who leads Rock County Democrats. “She's the only person who has active canvassers, has people showing up at events, at meetings, she's the only one who seems to have increasing infrastructure to do outreach to voters, and that's been something that I think we've all really noticed.” But it’s still an uphill battle for Hong — especially in the fundraising fight. Mandela Barnes, the former lieutenant governor and failed Senate nominee is polling in second place and has raised more than $2 million. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has brought in more than $850,000. Hong has raised about $635,000, according to Wisconsin campaign finance records. Hong said she is focusing on turning one-time donors into recurring donors and has leaned on nontraditional fundraising tactics, like streaming. She has appeared with the progressive Twitch streamer Mike from PA and with Mercury Stardust, a TikToker with more than 2.6 million followers who describes herself as “The Trans Handy Ma’am.” Next month, Hong is planning to stream a DJ set and a cooking demo on Twitch, according to her campaign. Both White and Hintz noted they still have not decided who they’ll vote for in the primary. But they both guessed part of Hong’s appeal to voters — particularly those who are young and politically disengaged — was because she is “fun.” Hong is, for example, known to host fundraisers at karaoke bars. Her go-to song ? “I Will Survive.” Like this content? Consider signing up for POLITICO's Playbook newsletter .
Mae Anderson, Associated PressPBS NewsHour
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Trump plans to appeal ruling letting importers seek refunds of paid struck-down tariffs
Businesses big and small have started receiving tariff refunds after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Trump lacked the constitutional authority to impose higher import taxes on goods from nearly every other country.
Meteor over Massachusetts causes explosion reports, sightings from Delaware to Montreal
The American Meteor Society said a boom heard by residents in multiple states Saturday afternoon was a 3-foot wide meteor entering the atmosphere near the Massachusetts and New Hampshire border
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Trump jumps into Republican primaries for governor in South Carolina, Iowa and Oklahoma
COLUMBIA, S.C. — President Donald Trump endorsed three Republican gubernatorial candidates Friday, wading into contests in South Carolina, Iowa and Oklahoma that have pitted allies against each other in a fierce competition for their party leader’s blessing. In a trio of social media posts, Trump gave his backing to South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, Iowa Rep. Randy Feenstra and former Oklahoma state senator Mike Mazzei as primary elections approach. Iowa’s primary is Tuesday, South Carolina’s is on June 9 and Oklahoma’s is on June 16. All three states are having their first competitive Republican gubernatorial primaries in years. For two terms, Evette has served alongside Gov. Henry McMaster, one of Trump’s earliest backers during his first presidential campaign. Earlier this year, the long-serving governor endorsed his No. 2, telegraphing to some that Trump’s backing could be next. On Friday, Trump expressed both appreciation for Evette and the state she represents, noting that she stumped for him in 2024. He also said “A BIG added plus” for her campaign is that Henry McMaster Jr. — the sitting governor’s son — may be Evette’s running mate. In the deep red state of South Carolina, the competition for the president’s support has been the most intense part of the primary race. In a separate post, Trump described Feenstra as “MAGA all the way” and said he would “fight tirelessly” for the state on issues including the economy, border security and support of law enforcement. Evette and Feenstra have been vocal about wanting Trump’s endorsement, in the hopes that it would carry weight in states that helped propel Trump’s return to office in 2024. Feenstra said earlier this year that he asked for Trump’s support, and much of Evette’s campaign media has featured photos of her next to Trump. Along with Feenstra, four other Republicans — state Rep. Eddie Andrews, businessman and former conservative political director Zach Lahn, former state Rep. Brad Sherman and former director of the state Department of Administrative Services Adam Steen — are in the primary to replace outgoing Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, who opted out of a third bid. Evette is competing for the South Carolina nomination against Rep. Nancy Mace, Rep. Ralph Norman and state Attorney General Alan Wilson. Mazzei is running to replace Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, who is finishing his second term. He’s competing against state Attorney General Gentner Drummond, former state House Speaker Charles McCall and former state public safety secretary Chip Keating. “Mike Mazzei has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Governor of Oklahoma — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!” Trump wrote on social media.
Meteor explodes off coast of Massachusetts, causing loud boom
A meteor exploded off the coast of Massachusetts, causing a loud boom to be heard throughout the state Saturday afternoon, according to WBZ-TV chief meteorologist Eric Fisher.
Louis Jacobson, PolitiFactPBS NewsHour
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Fact-checking Trump on National Mall's Reflecting Pool renovations
As President Donald Trump delves into several projects to remake the monumental core of the nation's capital, PolitiFact fact-checks statements he's made about renovations he's ordered for the National Mall's Reflecting Pool.
Theodore SchleiferThe New York Times Politics
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Powerful A.I. Super PACs Duel Over the Midterms: ‘This Is a War’
One super PAC is allied with Anthropic. The other is tied to OpenAI. They’re both spending millions to influence this year’s elections.
CBS News
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Platner's wife told campaign about sexually explicit texts he sent other women
The wife of Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner told his campaign in 2025 about sexual messages he had sent to other women.
Simon GoodleyThe Guardian US
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Recruiter who was allowed to buy back his insolvent firm falls behind on payments after offering staff Vegas trip
Premier Group Recruitment went into administration with debts of £2.9m – including £647,000 owed to HMRC A recruitment executive – who was allowed to buy back the assets of his bust company in instalments despite it accumulating almost £3m of debt – has fallen behind on promised payments after pledging to send staff on an all-expenses paid trip to Las Vegas. The development is the latest case to raise questions about the practice of “phoenixism”, accounting’s controversial art of liquidating companies to allow directors to rise from the ashes with a new entity, free of debts. Continue reading...
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Trump to hold rally at ‘Great America State Fair’ after artists back out
President Trump announced he will be headlining the opening ceremony for the Great American State Fair in June as part of the United States’ 250th-birthday celebrations in Washington. It comes after multiple recording artists pulled out of a series of concerts meant to take place during the fair, scheduled for June 24 to July 10 on Washington’s National Mall.
Trump administration appears to downplay impact of green card policy changes
The Department of Homeland Security issued a statement Saturday saying recent green card policy changes restated "longstanding law and policy."
Joel RoseNPR
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The NTSB tries to keep cockpit audio recordings private. AI is making that harder
The National Transportation Safety Board temporarily pulled its docket system offline after digital images were used to reconstruct cockpit voice recordings of the pilots in a recent crash. (Image credit: Joel Rose)
Amelia Nierenberg, Ephrat Livni and Lynsey ChutelThe New York Times World
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What to Know About the Ebola Outbreak
Aid agencies are racing to help underequipped health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo. More than 245 people are now suspected to have died from the virus.
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This week on "Sunday Morning" (May 31)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Ed White, Associated PressPBS NewsHour
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Relative says 4 of 5 Virginia bus crash victims were traveling to a family wedding
A family of four from Massachusetts who were killed when a bus crashed into multiple vehicles in Virginia were traveling to a wedding with a carload of homemade desserts for the celebration.
Scott SimonNPR Politics
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Week in Politics: Bondi testifies in Epstein case; DOJ's inquiry into E. Jean Carroll
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi testified in the Epstein investigation this week, while the current DOJ opened an inquiry into E. Jean Carroll's successful civil cases against President Trump.
Ed White, Associated PressPBS NewsHour
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Bus driver charged after Virginia crash kills 5, including family headed to wedding
A family of four from Massachusetts who were killed when a bus crashed into multiple vehicles in Virginia were traveling to a wedding with a carload of homemade desserts for the celebration.
The Associated PressNBC News
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Coco Gauff’s French Open title defense ends in 3rd-round loss
Coco Gauff finally met a player in Paris who could match her court coverage in long baseline rallies
PSG wins back-to-back Champions League titles after shootout victory against Arsenal
Paris Saint-Germain has won back-to-back Champions League titles by beating Arsenal on penalties in a dramatic final in Budapest. (Image credit: Denes Erdos)
Associated PressPBS NewsHour
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Colombia accuses Ecuador of interfering in its general election
Colombia's government rejected a move by Ecuador's president to eliminate tariffs on Colombian imports because of a tariff commitment made to an opposition candidate, calling it "deliberate interference" in the ongoing electoral process.
Meghan McCarronThe New York Times
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In the Los Angeles Mayoral Race, Restaurants Are One of the Hottest Issues
In advance of Tuesday’s down-to-the-wire mayoral primary, several candidates have made the hospitality industry part of their platforms.
Jane ArrafNPR World
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Trump says a ceasefire extension deal with Iran is near, but core issues remain
President Trump has not yet decided whether he'll extend a ceasefire with Iran, and Israel continues to attack targets in Lebanon, in spite of a ceasefire there.
Heather Knight and Laurel RosenhallThe New York Times
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Steyer Campaigns on Affordability. Does His Own Mansion Portfolio Matter?
Tom Steyer wants to address California’s housing crisis if he becomes governor. He is also a billionaire with extensive personal real estate holdings.
Annalisa BarbieriThe Guardian US
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I feel a lot of affection for a friend at work – could I be in love? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri
Would you want this to become sexual? If the answer is yes, then think about what might be holding you back I don’t know whether I am in love with my friend or not. We hang out a lot, because we work together in the same university. My feelings developed over many months and it took us a long time to fit with each other as we do now. I don’t find him perfect ; I sometimes don’t like his behaviour, especially when we are with other people. However, I want to be with him a lot: I imagine going on holiday with him and doing things together. We do have physical contact sometimes – just things like touching arms . I appreciate that and have deep affection for him . So I wonder if this could be love or if I am mistaking great friendship with love just because he is a guy . I do not know whether he is a friend, almost like a brother, or more than that. Continue reading...
Itay SternNPR World
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Over a thousand Palestinians from Gaza held in Israeli detention without charge
A controversial law allows Israel to hold Palestinians in prison without charge or trial. Israel says it's a necessary for security, but rights groups say it leaves detainees in a legal limbo.
Konstantin Toropin, Associated PressPBS NewsHour
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U.S. says it stopped a merchant ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran
The U.S. military stopped a merchant vessel trying to break through its blockade of Iranian ports by firing a missile into its engine room, the U.S. Central Command said on Saturday.
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Manhunt underway for suspect accused of killing sheriff's deputy
Deputy Logan Utt was killed in the line of duty while serving the community, the sheriff's office said.
Shawn TullyFortune
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If Elon Musk merges SpaceX with Tesla he’ll create a $3.4 trillion behemoth—with zero profits
On May 27, CNBC reported that, according to a Tesla employee and others familiar with the talks, the EV-maker and rocket and AI purveyor are weighing a merger. Prior to that story, speculation about the potential tie-up was already running rampant. Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives put the chances for a combo at 80%, adding that the game plan was already in place for fusing operations at Elon Musk’s two biggest holdings. Long-time Tesla investor Ross Gerber, citing that Musk had already folded xAI into SpaceX , stated that this new gambit would advance his vision of running one big company amounting to a kind of Berkshire Hathaway of AI-driven tech. As of today, betting site Kalshi displays 52% odds that a mega-deal will happen by May of next year. Though it’s impossible to predict if so many Wall Streeters are making the right call, one thing’s for certain: Capitalizing on the incredible buzz surrounding the pending SpaceX IPO as a strategy for rescuing stricken Tesla makes perfect sense for Elon Musk. At an expected market cap of $1.75 trillion, SpaceX stock looks vastly overpriced (and, as I’ve written, an IPO prominent analysts are saying they’d avoid ). So Musk could marshal its inflated shares as currency to pay big for Tesla, even making the deal at its current market cap, a number that’s also over the top based on any conventional metric. Without SpaceX as an acquirer in the wings, Tesla looks highly vulnerable to a major selloff, given that it’s somehow maintaining a gigantic, even expanding valuation as its profits dwindle. “It’s been my intuition for a long time that this has to happen,” says David Trainer, CEO of research group New Constructs. “It’s the only way to bail out Tesla shareholders. It’s what Tesla investors have been expecting for a long time,” and in his view, the anticipated grand exit that’s been bolstering its stock. A SpaceX-Tesla union would mark by far the largest merger of all time. Remarkably, the two enterprises’ valuations are about equal, since Tesla’s market cap of $1.65 trillion sits just a shade behind SpaceX’s anticipated debut at $1.75 trillion. Let’s assume the most likely scenario that casts SpaceX as the buyer . To clinch the deal, it would need to issue a batch of new shares equivalent to 94% of the current number, reflecting the ratio between the two valuations ($1.65 trillion divided by $1.75 trillion). And that’s assuming SpaceX doesn’t have to pay a premium as almost always required in a takeover. SpaceX’s count would nearly double from the 4.1 billion shares its S-1 IPO filing effectively forecasts as of the debut, to 8 billion. If SpaceX can do the deal around the same price where its stock’s expected to open following the IPO, slated for mid-June, the combined SpaceX-Tesla would emerge sporting a valuation of $3.4 trillion. It would edge today’s levels for Amazon ($2.9 trillion) and Microsoft ($3.2 trillion) to rank as the world’s fifth most valuable publicly-traded company, trailing only Apple and Google ($4.6 trillion each), Nvidia ($5.2 trillion), and Saudi Aramco ($6.7 trillion). The problem: The behemoth wouldn’t be making any money, and the chances it can deliver for investors is beyond remote While the $3.4 trillion valuation is breathtakingly big, the combined profits generated by the two potential partners wouldn’t even qualify as shockingly small––based on recent results, they’d be negative. In the past four quarters, Tesla posted $3.9 billion in GAAP net earnings. That’s down from $15 billion in 2023, and $7.0 billion in 2024. Even the official figure overstates its core profitability. In the year ended in Q1, Tesla booked $1.6 billion from sales of regulatory credits, a category that’s already dwindling and Musk admits will probably disappear, plus proceeds from shrinking its cache of Bitcoin. So its real “core” earnings are more like $2.3 billion. But let’s stay optimistic and use the official GAAP number at $3.9 billion. What about SpaceX’s contribution? It registered a loss of $4.94 billion last year, and the trend’s downwards: It made a tiny but still positive $791 million in 2024. Its Starlink “connectivity” mobile and broadband sector that collects subscription revenues from service provided by its galaxy of orbital satellites is highly profitable. But the space side’s in deficit, and AI’s the biggest burden , imposing nearly $9 billion in operating losses in the past five quarters. At today’s numbers, a pro-forma SpaceX-Tesla would show a GAAP yearly earnings of around minus $1 billion. If anything, the cash flow picture is even more alarming. In the S-1, SpaceX acknowledges that it will be deploying capex to build its AI data center footprint far in excess of the cash it generates from operations for an extended period before that franchise turns highly profitable. Last year, its free cash flow deficit reached $14 billion. Through Q1, Tesla was collecting around $1.5 billion a quarter more in cash from selling cars and batteries than it was spending on plant and equipment, mainly for robots and robotaxis still in development. But that formula’s reversing: For the final nine months of this year, it’s expecting to spend a total of at least $22.5 billion on capex, far more than the cash from operations delivered by the car and battery franchises. Analysts are predicting sharp increases from those levels as Tesla ramps spending on AI infrastructure for self-driving cars, Optimus and robotics facilities, and its Terafab project. So both sides as stand-alones harbor gigantic investment needs that will far outstrip their ability to garner cash from their basic businesses in the years ahead. Those extra tens of billions have to come from somewhere. The S-1 suggests that SpaceX will float more stock and issue debt to fill the gap. That course would dilute shareholders and raise interest expense, curbing profits. Instead of contributing excess cash to ease that burden, adding Tesla––now embarking on a capex blowout––would make the scenario worse. SpaceX and Tesla are already working closely together. The automaker invested $2 billion in xAI, bought by SpaceX in February, and sells the rocket-maker cybertrucks. SpaceX in the past two years has purchased over $700 million in battery storage systems for data centers from Tesla. According to analysts, the deal’s rationale appears to hold that both companies count on riding the AI wave to greatness, and can roar even faster as a team. In its S-1, SpaceX calculates the total addressable market for AI at $26.5 trillion, 13-times the potential for connectivity and rockets combined. But as Trainer points out, huge TAMs attract big competition, and SpaceX-Tesla would face strong pricing pressure from the likes of Amazon and Google in AI, and everyone from T-Mobile to Vodafone in broadband and mobile. As Trainer argues in an excellent, and highly critical, report on SpaceX prospects, it would need to achieve future numbers no company worldwide shows today in order to reward investors buying at a $1.75 trillion market cap. Specifically, using a discounted cash flow analysis, Trainer puts the bogeys for delivering cost-of-capital returns at $248 billion in net income, and $1.1 trillion in revenues by 2035. The sales number is 1.5x bigger than the top line at Amazon, the S&P leader in the category, achieved in the past four quarters. The profit requirement is $90 billion more than the biggest earner, Alphabet, made over the same span. As Trainer puts it, those targets are “really out of this world.” But a merger with Tesla would far more than double the challenge for the original SpaceX shareholders. They’d go from owning 100% of the enterprise to 52%. What they’d get in return is Tesla’s just under $4 billion in current profits, a number that once again is boosted by ephemeral sales of reg credits, and is already falling fast. At Tesla’s current valuation of $1.65 trillion, SpaceX would be spending 420 times earnings, meaning that shareholders are getting just $2.3 in earnings for every $1000 they’re paying. The SpaceX investors would also be shouldering Tesla’s huge capex expenditures in addition their already immense outlays for building out AI. I called Trainer to ask if indeed, it would require 2x the previous numbers for revenues and profits to ring the bell, and he said that’s indeed the case. What are the chances SpaceX-Tesla could achieve nearly $500 billion in profits and $2.2 trillion in revenue a decade from now? As Trainer told me, “It’s a kind of suspended disbelief, squared.” Musk’s proven a wizard at suspending belief to send Tesla and SpaceX valuations to the stars while their earnings remain stuck earthbound. Buying Tesla using SpaceX stock would solve the EV pioneer’s big time over-valuation problem by cashing out its shareholders. But it would only transfer that burden to SpaceX, and make SpaceX’s math problem far worse. Musk’s on the verge of forging a creation that must achieve feats so hard to believe that, at long last, even his today’s true believers may stop believing. This story was originally featured on Fortune.com
Karen Bass appears to liken Spencer Pratt to Trump amid tightening LA mayoral race
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and her challengers spent the final weekend before Election Day crisscrossing the city as a surprisingly competitive mayoral race heads toward a likely runoff. Bass, who is seeking a second term, is up against former reality star Spencer Pratt and city council member Nithya Raman in Tuesday’s primary election. Recent polling has shown a competitive race as no candidate is expected to receive more than 50% of the vote. The top two finishers would then advance to a November runoff. On Saturday, Bass — who is backed by high-profile Democrats, including former Vice President Kamala Harris and California Gov. Gavin Newsom — stopped at Yosemite Recreation Center in Eagle Rock. WATCH: LEFT-WING LA MAYOR FACES REALITY TV CHALLENGER’S BLUNT TAKEDOWNS IN HEATED MAYORAL DEBATE She was seen serving tacos while wearing an apron bearing the slogan "Common Sense and Carne Asada." During an Instagram livestream Saturday, Bass also took aim at Pratt. "You have a failed reality TV star who wants to be famous," she said while speaking with two actresses before appearing to reference President Donald Trump . "We know what it means if you put somebody who is a reality TV star in a seat of power." BAN ON BACKYARD BARBECUES ON CERTAIN DAYS IN CALIFORNIA FLOATED AS OTHERS PUSH BACK HARD Pratt spent part of Saturday criticizing Raman on X, including attacking her recent campaign advertisements. In a video posted to Instagram, Raman pointed to a recent poll and urged supporters to vote. "After millions of dollars of spending against us, we are still here and we are still competitive," she said. KAREN BASS GRILLED OVER BROKEN HOMELESSNESS PROMISE, BLAMES BUREAUCRACY FOR SLOWED PROGRESS Pratt, who is best known for his role on "The Hills," has gained attention in the race by criticizing Bass over the response to the January 2025 wildfires that destroyed thousands of structures, including his Pacific Palisades home. He has also sharply criticized Bass over homelessness , drug addiction and crime. Pratt has gained momentum in recent weeks and secured endorsements from fellow reality television personalities, actors, musicians and media figures. Still, Pratt — a registered Republican — faces significant challenges in a city where Democratic candidates have historically dominated local elections. Fox News Digital's Adam Pack, Kiera McDonald and Andrew Mark Miller, along with The Associated Press, contributed to this report.
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The carcass of a humpback whale, whose life and death captivated Germans for months as the mammal became repeatedly stranded in the Baltic Sea, was dragged Saturday onto a Danish beach.
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Four more miners in Laos were freed from the cave they were trapped in for 10 days, while 2 remain missing, rescuers say. Meanwhile, uncertainty remains over an Iran ceasefire.
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Iran’s Team Trains in Limbo for World Cup Overshadowed by War
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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A festival honoring Lithuania's iconic cold beet soup brought tens of thousands of visitors Saturday to its capital city, which was fully decked out in pink.
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Japan seeks candid dialog, defense minister says, rejecting 'neo-militarism' claims
Koizumi calls for transparency and dialog as he addresses tensions in the region.
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Many artists drop out of Freedom 250 concerts shortly after lineup announced
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WHO director-general arrives in DRC amid Ebola outbreak
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Hasan Piker defends pro-communist, anti-ICE Singham network activists as 'wonderful people'
As he navigated the crowds in an impromptu appearance at a protest outside the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility, Marxist political influencer Hasan Piker defended figures in the pro-China activist network funded by American Marxist tech millionaire Neville Roy Singham as "wonderful people," while dismissing scrutiny surrounding his Cuba trip. Asked about reporting on Singham's network and its connections to far-left activism , Piker said there is "this environment of suspicion" surrounding Singham and his activities, taking a "sinister shape," but they are "totally above board and totally legal." In recent months, many agitators from the Singham network have fueled, coordinated and organized fiery protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, New York City, Los Angeles, New Jersey and elsewhere. HASAN PIKER NAMES PRO-CCP TYCOON SINGHAM AS FINANCIER OF 'POLITICAL MOVEMENTS' DESPITE NONPROFIT VENEER The remarks by Piker are noteworthy because the online influencer isn't just a livestreamer on the Twitch platform. With millions of mostly young followers across Twitch, YouTube and social media platforms, he has emerged as one of the most influential — and polarizing — figures on the American left, regularly mobilizing support for candidates and causes aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America. Piker wore a baseball cap emblazoned with the group's logo. Piker has used his platforms to interview, promote and campaign alongside candidates backed by Democratic Socialists of America, helping introduce them to younger voters who consume political content online. His audience reach has made him a significant force in Democratic politics, giving him the ability to shape narratives and drive grassroots enthusiasm for candidates running on socialist and anti-establishment platforms. As reported, Singham is an American Marxist tech tycoon who has pumped $285 million since 2017 into a network of nonprofits that have organized and coordinated divisive anti-American street protests, such as the one unfolding in New Jersey. "I don't have any personal contact with Roy Singham or any of these other people," Piker said, in response to questions from Fox News Digital. "I mean, I know some of these people. They're wonderful people in general. They're activists....None of it is actually hidden or illegal in any way, shape or form." The remarks come as federal investigators have expanded scrutiny of activists involved in travel to communist Cuba, including organizations and individuals linked to the broader network of nonprofits and advocacy groups that have received funding from Singham and his wife, Code Pink co-founder Jodie Evans. GOP LAWMAKERS URGE TREASURY TO PRESS AHEAD WITH PROBE OF HASAN PIKER OVER CUBA TRIP As reported exclusively by Fox News Digital last Saturday, the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sent Piker and CodePink an administrative subpoena as part of an investigation into a March convoy to Cuba. Piker claimed he hadn't personally received any legal notice. "Fox News Digital says I have a subpoena, but I have yet to be served one," Piker said. "So I don't even know what's going on. It kind of feels like you guys have more insight into what the federal government's doing than I do, and I'm supposed to be subpoenaed." Piker's comments follow disclosures by CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin that Evans received the query via an email that initially landed in a spam folder. "We heard this on Fox News, that there was this subpoena out," Benjamin said in an interview shared publicly by BreakThrough News, another nonprofit that Singham has funded. "I was going outside my front door looking around for somebody to serve me. And it turns out that it was an email that was sent to Code Pink co-founder Jodie Evans, and it was so unofficial that it landed in our spam box." As reported, the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control sent investigative letters seeking financial, logistical and communications documents about the March convoy. The Office of Foreign Assets Control administers and enforces U.S. sanctions programs, including restrictions governing financial transactions and certain travel-related activities involving Cuba. Fox News Digital has reported that the March 2026 convoy to Cuba involved a transnational network of activists organized by another Singham-funded group, the People's Forum, and a nonprofit, Progressive International, both with close ties to the communist regime in Cuba. DAVID MARCUS: HASAN PIKER, USEFUL IDIOT FASHIONISTAS WANT TO MAKE AMERICA INTO COMMIE CUBA The activists are protesting U.S. sanctions on the communist island. Piker participated in the trip alongside members of Code Pink and a network of 145 organizations, according to a Fox News Digital investigation. Piker framed the investigation as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to target political activists and protesters, arguing that scrutiny of Cuba travel conflicted with Trump's campaign promises to defend free speech . "I feel like there are a lot of people who believed in that message, and now he's betrayed that message," Piker said. Piker told Fox News Digital that he welcomed a debate with Fox News host Sean Hannity . Piker, who was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, was visiting his home state from his $2 million home in West Hollywood, California, canvassing at a Saturday rally in Trenton for a controversial candidate, Adam Hamamy, endorsed by Democratic Socialists of America in his race for the U.S. Congress. The New York Times published a profile on Saturday, noting the candidate's "ties to a militant cleric." Piker defended Hamamy. Last week, on a livestream on the Twitch platform where he talked for about six hours nonstop, the influencer dismissed concerns about his connections to organizations involved in the Cuba convoy, while acknowledging that Singham finances a network of left-wing nonprofits engaged in "political advocacy" and "a lot of political movements." Critics have argued the network functions as a coordinated activist infrastructure advancing pro-communist causes, including support for Cuba, China and other authoritarian governments opposed to U.S. foreign policy. As Fox News Digital asked Piker about concerns related to malign foreign influence from China, including at far-left activist events such as the anti-ICE protest unfolding around him, Piker walked away without answering the question. Piker has polarized people in many communities, including among leftists and Democrats. An activist shouted, "Get out of here," as Piker walked away, punctuating his derision with, "Dog abuser," a reference to allegations Piker trained his dog, Kaya, with a shock collar. Piker has denied the allegations. Fox News Digital's Alex Koch contributed to this report.
WHO chief visits Congo as Ebola cases spread faster than response
The health organization said latest official figures showed 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths.
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3 climbers who fell near treacherous pass on Alaska’s Mount McKinley are dead; 1 rescued
Three climbers on Alaska’s Mount McKinley who fell near a treacherous pass on North America’s tallest peak have died, a Latvian mountaineering group announced Friday.
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A Big Bang, a Fire and Panic as War Enters Romanian Homes
When a drone crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania, residents were reminded that the Russia-Ukraine war makes for a dangerous neighbor.
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Peter Frampton on releasing his first original album in 16 years
Peter Frampton, a multi-Grammy Award-winning guitarist and rock legend sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" ahead of his Saturday Sessions performance to discuss his first original album in 16 years and the challenges that helped shape it.
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WATCH: Podcast shares one man's final life lessons
Kris Saim, a 52-year-old husband and father, was diagnosed with terminal cancer and is sharing goodbye letters written to his children and childhood friends on the podcast "Dying Out Loud."
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5 Takeaways From a Kennedy Center Ruling That Angered Trump
A federal judge ordered the Kennedy Center to take President Trump’s name off the building. What happens next?
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Protecting salmon preserves a way of life for a Pacific Northwest tribe
The Muckleshoot tribe's ties to salmon are rooted in spirituality and history.
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Utility companies want to pay you to generate power for the electrical grid
The Wrights turned their Texas home from a solar-powered standalone into part of a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) network, which returns excess energy to the grid.
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Is JD Vance the 2028 Front Runner? Trump Has Questions.
President Trump appears to see the matter of his heir as unsettled, adding a layer of tension to his relationship with Vice President JD Vance.
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Rome metro station boasts new way to see the past
Rome's newest subway stop underneath the Colosseum offers commuters a unique way to view ancient artifacts.
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Graham Platner sent explicit texts to other women during marriage, wife confirms
Amy Gertner, wife of Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, says she is ‘hurt’ ex-political director exposed texts Senate hopeful Graham Platner of Maine exchanged sexually explicit texts with other women during his marriage, according to information his wife shared with his campaign last year, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal reported. Platner, an oyster farmer and former US marine, is Maine’s presumptive Democratic nominee for the US Senate after his main competitor, Janet Mills, suspended her campaign last month . He’s vying to unseat five-term Republican senator Susan Collins in a campaign that’s captured viral progressive attention , while also facing controversy related to dredged-up racist, sexist and homophobic online posts – and a now-covered-up tattoo of a Totenkopf, widely recognized as a Nazi symbol. Continue reading...
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9 U.S. Voters Tell Us How They’re Coping With Higher Prices
The spiraling cost of everyday necessities — gas, utilities, groceries, housing, child care and health care — have forced many Americans to do more with less.
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Judge blocks closure of Kennedy Center, orders removal of Trump's name
A judge blocked the Kennedy Center from closing its doors during renovations, and ruled that its board acted unlawfully by adding President Trump's name to the building. The president reacted by saying he wants Congress to take it over.
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White House releases report of Trump's physical exam
The White House has released a memo detailing the results of President Donald Trump's recent physical exam.
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Trump on His Presidential Library: He’ll Write His Own History
In his determination to own and control every document in his future library, the president is working to shield his administration’s inner workings from public view.
4 more Laos miners freed from cave after being trapped for 10 days
Four more Laos miners who were trapped in a cave for 10 days were freed, rescuers say, while two remain missing.
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How single-party primary elections are reshaping Congress
Some lawmakers are speaking out against closed, single-party primaries, which they see as part of a system that limits voter choice and incentivizes elected officials to prioritize party loyalty. (Image credit: Matthew Hatcher)
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Kouri Richins: Behind the Facade | Post Mortem
"48 Hours" correspondents Anne-Marie Green and Natalie Morales discuss the case of Kouri Richins, a Utah mom who was sentenced to life in prison without parole for murdering her husband, on Post Mortem after two trial jurors break down their take on the evidence.
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What it means to be a man is a theme in Texas Senate race as Paxton attacks Talarico
Soon after winning the Texas Republican Senate primary runoff, Ken Paxton attacked Democratic nominee, state Rep. James Talarico as "too low-T for Texas," putting manhood front and center in the race. (Image credit: Danielle Villasana)
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Truck carrying returning refugees crashes in eastern Afghanistan, killing 22
KABUL, Afghanistan — A truck carrying Afghan refugees returning from neighboring Pakistan overturned on a highway in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, killing at least 22 people and injuring about 36 others, most of them women and children, officials said
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Hegseth tones down warnings about China in visit to region
Last year, Hegseth called China a "threat" to Taiwan and said an attack might be "imminent."
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Ye and Travis Scott Concerts Canceled in Italy Over Security Fears
The events were canceled “to ensure public order and safety,” the authorities said. Jewish leaders had objected to the concert by Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, who has a history of antisemitic remarks.
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Woman diagnosed with cancer after minor symptoms: "Couldn't believe it"
Candace Tucker thought her symptoms were benign. A colonoscopy led to an alarming diagnosis.
PSG Champions League victory causes chaos in Paris, with 45 arrested and fires set across city
At least 45 people were arrested in Paris on Saturday after celebrations over Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory descended into chaos , with fires set, businesses vandalized and crowds clashing with police. Police detained dozens of people as crowds gathered across the French capital following PSG's victory. Large crowds gathered near the Arc de Triomphe after the match, with some fans setting off flares and blaring car horns, according to reports from The Associated Press. Police worked to contain thousands of people gathered along the Champs-Élysées. POLICE ARREST FIGHT SUSPECTS AT ISRAEL-FRANCE SOCCER GAME DAYS AFTER ATTACKS ON ISRAELI FANS IN AMSTERDAM According to authorities, a group of individuals attempted to storm a police station in the French capital late Saturday. The Paris police prefecture said some people vandalized shops, set fires and torched vehicles during the unrest. A bakery and a restaurant were damaged during the disturbances, police said. HUNDREDS OF MIGRANTS EVICTED FROM PARIS THEATER AFTER SQUATTING THERE FOR MONTHS Authorities also said a crowd briefly blocked the main ring road surrounding the city before police dispersed the gathering. One police officer was injured , according to police. As of 10 p.m. local time, police had arrested at least 45 people. Celebrations erupted across Paris after PSG defeated Arsenal in a dramatic Champions League final, securing one of the club’s biggest achievements on the European stage. Violent celebrations also followed PSG's previous Champions League triumph. After the club won the title last year, 201 people were injured in Paris and more than 500 arrests were made across France . The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Trump call with Taiwanese president on hold
When Trump visited China earlier this month, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned him that Taiwan could become a "very dangerous situation" if mishandled.
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Iran official says Trump is stalling talks with ‘excessive demands’
President Donald Trump has yet to make a decision on a deal that could extend the current ceasefire with Iran, with no announcement on Friday following a Situation Room meeting where he said he would make a “final determination.”Oil prices have dipped this week amid persistent reports that Trump and Iran could be close to sealing an agreement that has eluded the two sides for over a month
Victor Wembanyama leads Spurs past Thunder to set up 1999 NBA Finals rematch with Knicks
The Oklahoma City Thunder took on the San Antonio Spurs Saturday night to decide the Western Conference title, after a back-and-forth series that has seen both teams leading at various points. But Game 7 was closely contested, with the Spurs outlasting the defending champion Thunder to punch their ticket to the NBA Finals and set up a rematch with the New York Knicks from the league's 1999 championship series. San Antonio won that title in five games. The Thunder-Spurs Game 7 marked the 160th winner-take-all game in NBA history and the fifth this season. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Victor Wembanyama led San Antonio with 22 points and seven rebounds in the 111-103 victory. Two-time reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a team-high 35 points for Oklahoma City. The Knicks swept the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals to reach the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years. In late April, New York trailed Atlanta 2-1 after back-to-back one-point losses in Games 2 and 3 of their first-round series. The Knicks are 11-0 in playoff games since, winning almost all those games by blowout. No matter who wins this Finals series, it'll be the eighth different franchise to win a title in the last eight seasons — extending the longest such stretch in NBA history. Toronto won in 2019, followed by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020, then Milwaukee in 2021, Golden State in 2022, Denver in 2023, Boston in 2024, Oklahoma City last year, and now either New York or San Antonio will be added to that list. No defending champion has even made a repeat trip to the NBA Finals since Golden State won in 2018 and returned in 2019. Entering Saturday, the Spurs had not reached the NBA Finals since winning the 2014 championship, defeating the Miami Heat in five games. Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals is scheduled to tip off Wednesday in San Antonio. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X , and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter .
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‘Dire’ conditions at ICE facility severely violate human rights, lawsuit claims
At US’s largest immigration center, Texas’s Camp East Montana, plaintiffs allege ‘dangerous and abusive’ situation The first lawsuit relating to the largest immigration detention facility in the US was filed early on Saturday against Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ), accusing the agency of “dire” conditions that severely violate the human and constitutional rights of those locked up at the camp in Texas . A clutch of legal organizations is suing via a class-action complaint, listing four detainees as plaintiffs for themselves and on behalf of all those currently held as civil detainees at Camp East Montana or who will be held there in the future. “[a]bhorrent medical and mental health care”; “inappropriate use of force”; “indiscriminate use of solitary confinement”; “terrible, rotten, spoiled and inadequate” food; “outbreaks of disease”; “unsanitary living conditions”; “sexual harassment by guards”. Continue reading...
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California neighborhood on alert after bat found near sidewalk tests positive for rabies virus
A rabid bat found near a California neighborhood has prompted health officials to urge residents to avoid contact with wildlife and seek immediate medical attention if they believe they may have been exposed. On May 26, a bat was found near Palo Verde Common in South Fremont, close to a sidewalk and "within reachable distance of pedestrians and animals," the Fremont Police Department said. Alameda County Vector Control confirmed Thursday that the bat tested positive for rabies. The agency said it is investigating the incident but noted there are currently no known human or animal exposures linked to the bat. WWE OFFICIAL CHARLES ROBINSON REVEALS BAT BITE CAUSED HOSPITAL VISIT: 'GREAT WAY TO START THE MORNING' Residents in the area have been notified about the incident and the risks associated with rabies exposure, officials said. "Rabies is a fatal disease caused by a virus that affects the brain and nervous system," police said in a news release. "It is preventable if the exposed person or animal receives a series of rabies vaccine shots as soon as possible after exposure," the release added. MICHIGAN MAN DIES OF RABIES AFTER RECEIVING KIDNEY FROM INFECTED DONOR WHO SAVED KITTEN FROM SKUNK: CDC Authorities advised anyone who may have touched or been bitten by the bat to contact the Alameda County Public Health Acute Communicable Disease Program at 510-267-3250 and seek immediate medical attention. Officials also warned residents to avoid contact with bats and other wild animals that may carry rabies. Animals commonly associated with rabies include skunks, foxes, coyotes and raccoons. CALIFORNIA 4-YEAR-OLD BOY SURVIVES ATTACK BY COYOTE THAT BIT AND TRIED TO DRAG HIM AWAY "Unvaccinated dogs and cats are considered to be at medium to high risk of contracting and potentially spreading the rabies virus," police said. "If you find a sick or dead animal, do not touch it," the release continued, adding that unusual animal behavior should be reported to Fremont Animal Services or the Alameda County Public Health Department. Authorities also warned residents not to handle bats found in homes or yards. Officials recommended several preventative measures, including keeping pets vaccinated against rabies. Residents are also encouraged to keep pets confined to their property and remove outdoor food sources that may attract wildlife. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Fremont Police Department for an update on the incident.
Four more Laos gold miners rescued from flooded cave
A Laos rescue organization said that the water level inside the cave had receded enough for the four miners to leave with divers.
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The Russian Drone That Hit Romania Also Hit European Confidence
The failure to protect NATO territory further increased anxiety about alliance solidarity, Russia’s intentions and Washington’s commitment to collective defense.
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Trump defrosts relations with Europe’s last dictator Alexander Lukashenko
The man known as Europe’s last dictator may soon be coming in from the cold, as President Donald Trump helps him emerge from years of isolation
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Backrooms is a certified blockbuster with a $38 million opening day
The Kane Parsons' film Backrooms is expected to earn up to $90 million in its opening weekend after pulling down $38 million on Friday alone. That's not only above expectations , but absolutely obliterates A24's previous opening weekend record of $25.5 million for Alex Garland's Civil War . It's also a better opening day than The Mandalorian and Grogu , which only pulled down $33.7 million on its way to a total $81.6 million for the weekend. That also means that Backrooms is an incredibly profitable movie, with an estimated $10 million budget. By comparison, the latest Star Wars disappointment cost $165 million and was considered affordable c … Read the full story at The Verge.
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WATCH: Inside the decade-long fight to free thousands of dogs from testing site
The story behind the beagles that went viral on social media and why activists say hundreds more still need to be saved.
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National anthem 'standoff' between Rays and Angels players leads to pregame ejections at Tropicana Field
The Los Angeles Angels rolled past the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. But the game was overshadowed by a pregame incident that resulted in three ejections before the first pitch was thrown. The third-base umpire tossed Angels reliever Brent Suter and Rays pitchers Steven Wilson and Manuel Rodríguez from the late-afternoon game at Tropicana Field. The ejections stemmed from what appeared to be a "standoff" over the pregame national anthem. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Moments after "The Star-Spangled Banner" concluded , Suter remained standing near the third-base dugout. On the opposite side of the field, Wilson and Rodríguez stood near the first-base dugout alongside Rays mascots. All of it unfolded with Drew Rasmussen ready to take the mound and Angels leadoff hitter Zach Neto standing in the batter’s box awaiting the first pitch. BENCHES CLEAR AS RED SOX, ANGELS GET INTO HEATED PREGAME CONFRONTATION The umpire eventually indicated that all three players involved in the pregame incident had been ejected. The game ultimately got underway as scheduled. Suter pitched in Friday’s series opener between the Angels and Rays. It was unclear before Saturday’s game whether he would be available to pitch on consecutive days. Rodríguez and Wilson have yet to make their season debuts. Rodríguez continues to recover from elbow surgery, while Wilson has been sidelined by lumbar disc inflammation. The Angels went on to win 14-3. The Angels and Rays will meet Sunday afternoon in the series finale, with the three-game set tied at one game apiece. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X , and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter .
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Judge reopens Trump’s IRS suit to examine $1.8bn settlement with justice department
Investigation to establish whether ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is ‘product of collusion and itself a fraud’ A federal judge has reopened Donald Trump ’s $10bn case against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), after receiving a third-party motion asserting that the settlement, which lacks detail, “is a product of collusion and is itself a fraud on the court”. The ruling, issued by the Miami judge Kathleen Williams, revives a lawsuit brought by the president and his sons against the IRS after their personal and business tax returns were leaked by a former contractor. Continue reading...
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Charter bus driver who allegedly caused crash killing 5 in Virginia charged with involuntary manslaughter
A charter bus driver has been charged after he allegedly caused a fatal crash in Virginia that left five people dead. Jing S. Dong, a Staten Island , New York-based driver and non-English-speaking naturalized citizen from China who obtained his commercial license in 2024, has been charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter and has additional charges pending, the Virginia State Police said on Saturday. Dong allegedly slammed into an SUV in front of his E&P Travel bus in the southbound lane of Interstate 95, causing that driver to crash into another vehicle around 2:35 a.m. Friday in Stafford County. A teenage girl and young boy, who were in the car ahead of the one the bus hit, died along with their parents after their vehicle caught fire. VIRGINIA MAGAZINE EDITOR, 23, KILLED IN HIT-AND-RUN WHILE CROSSING STREET A woman who was in the SUV immediately in front of the bus, was also killed. The family has been identified as Dmitri Doncev, 45, his wife Ecterina, 44, their 13-year-old daughter, Emily and 7-year-old son, Mark, all of Greenfield, Massachusetts . SMALL TOWN VIRGINIA MAYOR REPORTEDLY ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY SHOWING UP DRUNK TO TRAIN DERAILMENT The woman was identified as Priscilla R. Mafalda, 25, of Worcester, Massachusetts. "The preliminary investigation indicates that traffic was slowing southbound for an upcoming work zone. A bus, operated by E&P Travel and heading from New York City to Charlotte, N.C., failed to slow for traffic and struck a Chevrolet Suburban," police said in a news release. "The Suburban was then forced into an Acura SUV as well as additional vehicles. The bus struck additional vehicles as well." U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Friday revealed that Dong is a naturalized U.S. citizen from China and does not speak English, which is against federal regulations for bus drivers who must be able to speak and understand well enough to do their job safely. "Unacceptable. This is exactly why we are holding states’ accountable, enforcing the rules of the road , and cracking down on drivers who can’t speak English," Duffy wrote on X. "If you can’t be properly trained, read our road signs, or communicate with law enforcement, you have no business driving a bus." Duffy added that the Transportation Department is investigating, " New York licensing records , training documentation, and the driver's history. Any company, trainer, or school that contributed to putting an unqualified driver on the road will face intense scrutiny."
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Updated May 31 at 07:44 AM
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