Test of Trump's grip on GOP as key elections unfold in 3 states
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Test of Trump's grip on GOP as key elections unfold in 3 states
The president's campaign to politically punish Republicans who stand in his way moves through elections Tuesday in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan.
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Human to human hantavirus transmission suspected on cruise but risk to public low, WHO says
By Olivia Le Poidevin and Charlotte Van Campenhout GENEVA/AMSTERDAM, May 5 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization said on Tuesday that it suspects some rare human to human transmission took place
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U.S.-Iran ceasefire tested as U.S. guides ships through Strait of Hormuz
The U.S.-Iran standoff erupted in violence again as Project Freedom challenged Tehran's chokehold on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Daily Briefing: Is abortion by mail still legal?
Yes, for now after Supreme Court restores mail-order access. Here is the news to know on Tuesday.
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Infamous drug lord pens letters from U.S. prison, citing "cruel punishment"
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is serving a life sentence at a maximum security facility in Colorado.
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Iran live updates: Trump says Iran's highly enriched uranium 'not very valuable'
Trump's "Project Freedom" began Monday amid attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in Caribbean, military says
The U.S. military says it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing two people, as the number of recent strikes continues to ramp up.
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2 killed in Caribbean strike on alleged 'narco-trafficking' boat, Pentagon says
The latest strike occurred on May 4, SOUTHCOM said.
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What is hantavirus and how does it spread?
Hantavirus, a rare disease typically caused by exposure to infected rodents’ urine or feces, is suspected in the deaths of three people after an outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean.
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US attempt to open Strait of Hormuz tests fragile Iran war ceasefire
The Iran war risked reigniting after the U.S. tried to force open the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, though a ceasefire seemed to be holding Tuesday even after the United Arab Emirates said Iran fired missiles and drones at it. It is unclear what will follow after an American attempt to end Iran’s stranglehold on the strait by creating an “enhanced security area." A prominent Iranian official accused the U.S. of undermining regional security with the effort and warned that Iran will respond.
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Zelenskyy slams Russia's ‘utter cynicism’ as strikes kill 5 in Ukraine before brief truce takes hold
Russian drone and missile strikes targeting Ukraine’s power grid during the night killed at least five people and wounded 39 others, Ukrainian authorities said Tuesday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rebuked Moscow for what he said was its “utter cynicism” in launching the attacks after Russia announced a unilateral truce over two days later this week while it marks the 81st anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.
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Human-to-human transmission suspected on board hantavirus cruise ship, WHO says
Some human-to-human transmission may have occurred on board the cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak that has left three people dead and several others ill, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday.
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Trump's national prayer event largely features Christian leaders
Of the 15 faith leaders participating in the May 17 Rededicate 250 event, 14 are Christian.
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Who is Shivon Zilis? Meet the Elon Musk exec who's set to testify on his behalf
Neuralink director Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Elon Musk's children and an ex-OpenAI board member. Learn more about the Canadian-born VC.
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Why this Fourth of July has fire officials and veterans bracing
Americans will celebrate the country's 250th birthday with more fireworks than ever before. Not everyone is excited.
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Sherrod Brown's Ohio run anchors Democrats' bid to reclaim US Senate
By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) - Former Senator Sherrod Brown is favored to win the Ohio Democratic primary on Tuesday, as his party turns to a seasoned populist in its quest to topple
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Exclusive: VA conducted internal investigations into employees who attended vigil for Alex Pretti
Becky Halioua, who attended a vigil for Pretti after his death, feels the VA probe is a “scare tactic” and an attempt to silence those “with the loudest voices.”
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Congress Gave Away Its Authority To Declare War and Enabled Trump's Iran War
Congress hasn't voted to declare war since 1942, yet the legislative branch constantly refuses to rein in presidents.
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What to know about Tuesday's primaries in Ohio and Indiana
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday in Ohio and Indiana — in the Buckeye State, they'll be casting ballots in Senate, House and governor's primary races, while Hoosiers will weigh in on House and state races.
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From Truth Social to court: Groups challenging Trump get help from his posts
Judges in more than a dozen cases have cited social media posts by President Trump and members of his administration in decisions against the government.
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Donald Trump's revenge tour hits its first big test
Indiana's Tuesday primaries are the first big test for whether the president still has an iron grip over his party.
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Inside the collapse of the Canada-US trade deal
Trump blamed the Reagan ad. Negotiations really fell apart over autos.
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UN warns of ‘unprecedented’ crisis for seafarers in Persian Gulf as war strands crews at sea
An “unprecedented” crisis is unfolding for 20,000 seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf, a UN body has warned, as the Strait of Hormuz closure leaves crews trapped on ships with no clear way out.
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China becomes a scapegoat for US data center backlash
China is playing a growing role in US discourse over domestic tech growth and regulation.
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Russia limits mobile internet ahead of scaled-back WW2 victory parade
By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW, May 5 (Reuters) - Russia cut off mobile internet services to many customers in Moscow on Tuesday ahead of the annual May 9 parade commemorating victory over Nazi Germany,
Reuters
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With wood scarce, Gaza carpenters make simple beds from pallets
By Haseeb Alwazeer GAZA, May 5 (Reuters) - As Israeli restrictions continue to curb the entry of goods into Gaza, local carpenters are turning to scrap wood and shipping pallets to make much-needed
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Middle East truce in doubt as US and Iran fight for control of Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI/WASHINGTON, May 5 () - A fragile truce in the Middle East was under strain on Tuesday after the U. and Iran exchanged fire in the Gulf as they wrestled for control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Education Dept. probing all-women's Smith College for admitting trans women
The U.S. Department of Education says it's opened an investigation into Smith College, an all-women's institution in Massachusetts, for admitting transgender women.
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Indiana state Senate races are a test of Trump's endorsement, redistricting vote
Trump threatened that he'd back challengers against those who defied him.
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Ohio Democrats hope Trump and high prices will put governor and U.S. Senate in play
Former GOP presidential candidate Ramaswamy headlines field of candidates.
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‘I don’t completely fit in’: John Kennedy keeps Republicans guessing
Quotable and inscrutable at once, the Louisiana senator is the rare faithful conservative who still confounds the party.
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Immigrants targeted by scams amid Trump administration's deportation push
Many of the scams target the relatives of migrants in ICE detention.
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What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries in Indiana and Ohio
A set of May primaries will test the strength of Donald Trump’s grip on the Republican Party and the role the president intends to play as GOP voters pick their candidates knowing he’ll never again appear on the ballot.
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What to watch in CNN’s California governor debate
CNN’s debate, at 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. ET), comes at a pivotal time, with the first mail ballots currently being delivered to voters in the June 2 primary.
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Blast at fireworks factory in China's Hunan kills 26, Xi calls for probe, state media says
HONG KONG, May 5 (Reuters) - A blast at a fireworks factory in China has killed at least 26 people and injured 61, flattening buildings and sending towering clouds of smoke into the sky, and prompting
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Sudan’s military accuses Ethiopia of drone attacks, recalls its ambassador
The Sudanese government accused Ethiopia of being behind recent drone attacks on sites including Khartoum airport and recalled its ambassador on Tuesday. A military spokesperson in Sudan said the government has evidence that four drone strikes that have happened since March 1 came from Ethiopia’s Bahir Dar airport. It also accused the United Arab Emirates of supplying the drones.
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Russian attack kills five at Ukraine's Naftogaz gas production facilities, officials say
By Anna Pruchnicka May 5 (Reuters) - A Russian overnight missile and drone attack on Ukrainian gas production facilities killed five people, including two rescue workers, Ukrainian officials said on
Reuters
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Brickbat: Flag Football
A new bill in Minnesota, proposed by eight Democratic lawmakers, would cut state funding by 10 percent to any city… The post Brickbat: Flag Football appeared first on Reason.com.
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Japan defense chief visits Philippines to deepen security ties and witness combat exercise
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi traveled to the Philippines on Tuesday to witness an international combat drill and conduct talks with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. intended to broaden defense ties between the nations, officials said. Koizumi's meeting in the capital Manila with Marcos and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. may include discussion of a possible transfer of used Japanese destroyers to the Philippines.
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Thailand scraps 25-year-old agreement with Cambodia on joint energy exploration
BANGKOK, May 5 (Reuters) - Thailand on Tuesday unilaterally terminated a longstanding agreement with Cambodia to work towards joint offshore energy exploration, defying calls from its neighbour to
Reuters
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Trump is weighing AI oversight. This is what smart people are saying about it.
Tech analysts said they worry oversight could slow innovation, especially as the US tries to keep pace with China.
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Arkansas school director sentenced for being 'ringleader' of child fight club
An Arkansas school director was sentenced to 30 days in jail and nine years of probation after prosecutors accused her of running a child fight club.
Fox News
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U.S. sinks 7 Iranian boats as Iran attacks UAE, ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran launched attacks on the UAE and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz while the U.S. destroyed Iranian boats "that attempted to interfere" with Project Freedom.
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Lawmakers demand answers from Secret Service and beyond on DC dinner
One week after a gunman tried to breach dinner and allegedly kill President Trump and others, key questions remain about various security agencies.
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Ramaswamy’s personality, Trump’s revenge define Ohio, Indiana primaries
Ohio and Indiana primary voters hit the polls on May 5 and will test whether President Donald Trump's grip on the Republican Party is slipping.
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Trump’s tax cuts failing small businesses despite his claims of success: Cuomo
Chris Cuomo opens his show discussing small businesses in America continuing to struggle to get by. “Since the war broke out, small business confidence has declined to levels not seen since Trump's liberation day tariffs … business uncertainty is spiking and profits are falling,” Cuomo says.
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Fireworks plant explosion in China kills at least 26, state media say
An explosion at a fireworks plant in a province in central China killed at least 26 people and injured 61 others, authorities said. The cause was unknown. The person in charge was detained.
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Taiwan won't give in to pressure, president says of Africa trip China denounced
By Fabian Hamacher and Ann Wang TAOYUAN, Taiwan, May 5 (Reuters) - President Lai Ching-te arrived home on Tuesday from Eswatini saying Taiwan would not give in to pressure, having taken a circuitous
Reuters
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Education Department opens probe into Smith College for admitting trans women
The action is the latest by the Trump administration to limit transgender rights in the U.S.
Politico
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More than 100 people stranded on cruise ship after deadly hantavirus outbreak. Here’s what we know
Almost 150 people, including 17 Americans, are stranded on a cruise ship off the coast of west Africa, after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on the vessel killed at least three people and left several others ill.
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Armenia hosts a historic European Union summit as the country charts a course away from Russia
Armenia hosts its first bilateral summit with the European Union on Tuesday, a landmark diplomatic moment for the Caucasus Mountains nation that has formally declared its ambition to join the bloc and is cautiously loosening its ties with longtime ally Russia. The EU-Armenia summit in Yerevan follows the eighth gathering of the European Political Community, or EPC, which brought dozens of European leaders to the Armenian capital on Monday to address European defense issues and the Iran war.
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