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Rubio Meets With Pope Leo at the Vatican
The U.S. secretary of state, who is himself a Catholic, is on a two day visit to Rome, which will also see him meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
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.
South Carolina House Committee Advances Bid for Congressional Redistricting
The GOP-led committee moved to reshape the state’s U.S. House map ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
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30 Charged in Alleged Global Insider Trading Ring Targeting Law Firm Secrets
Prosecutors claim attorneys and traders stole confidential merger information and made tens of millions over a decade.
DOJ Alleges UCLA Illegally Used Race in Medical School Admissions
An investigation revealed the school allegedly used different academic metrics for different races when making admission decisions.
California Insurance Regulators Say State Farm Mishandled Wildfire Claims
State Farm denied any mishandling or intentional underpaying of wildfire claims.
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5,000 Trees Planted at Cuddebackville Preserve
The project could improve water quality in the Basher Kill stream and lead to recreational development.
‘Muslim-Only’ Water Park Event Canceled by Texas City
The event was to celebrate Eid al-Adha, an annual Islamic celebration, and was promoted as being for only Muslims.
A Late Spring Snowstorm Slams Colorado, Closing Schools and Disrupting Commuters
A late spring snowstorm eased across parts of Colorado after closing schools, snarling flights and turning roads slushy on Wednesday.
Judge Allows Feds to Keep Seized Fulton County 2020 Ballots
U.S. District Judge J.P. Boulee rejected arguments from county attorneys that said the materials should be returned.
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.
Trial Starts for NYC Resident Who Allegedly Headed Illegal Chinese Police Station
The illegal overseas police stations operate as an arm of the Chinese Communist Party.
Bessent Calls on China to Exert Pressure on Iran to Open Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, ‘China, let’s see them step up with some diplomacy and get the Iranians to open the strait.’
Stalled Lawsuit Raises Questions About Safety, Availability of Abortion Pills
A federal judge previously said the case can’t move forward until the FDA completes its review of mifepristone.
Judge Apologizes to DC Shooting Suspect Over His Jail Treatment
‘Right now, it’s not working. It’s insufficient. I think it’s legally deficient,’ the judge said about the alleged assassin’s confinement.
Top House Democrat Launches Campaign for New York to Join Mid-Decade Redistricting Fight
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is dispatching Rep. Joe Morelle to meet with Gov. Hochul and legislative leaders this week.
