The News

Welcome to Major Quirk.com from the city that never sleeps, Las Vegas! Two additional locations are available to choose from: Major Quirk.net smartly hosted in Roost, Luxembourg & Major Quirk.us hosted where Treasure Awaits, Tampa!

FOX News

newAG aims to retry Alex Murdaugh ‘quickly’ as both sides enter courtroom chess match with each other’s gameplans
AG Alan Wilson says South Carolina will retry Alex Murdaugh after the state Supreme Court threw out his murder convictions due to clerk misconduct.
- 2 hours ago 13 May 26, 6:33pm -
newCalifornia death row inmates watching porn on taxpayer-funded tablets, evading security controls: report
Condemned California prisoners reportedly watch pornography on taxpayer-funded tablets meant for education, according to inmates and news reports.
- 2 hours ago 13 May 26, 6:22pm -
newTexas AG Paxton demands Dallas sheriff pursue ICE agreement as deadline dispute sparks legal threat
Dallas County Sheriff Marian Brown pushed back on Paxton's demands, saying her office already cooperates with ICE, and his compliance timeline is wrong.
- 2 hours ago 13 May 26, 6:06pm -
newMissouri man’s explosives tutorial helped New Orleans terrorist plan NYE attack, feds say
Federal prosecutors accuse a Missouri man of posting bomb-making videos allegedly used by the ISIS-inspired terrorist in the Bourbon Street massacre.
- 2 hours ago 13 May 26, 5:52pm -
newMother charged after 2 toddler daughters found drowned with cocaine in their systems in Texas
A mother was arrested in Florida months after her two toddlers drowned in Texas and were found with cocaine in their systems, authorities say.
- 4 hours ago 13 May 26, 4:42pm -

newChildren’s book author sentenced for husband’s poisoning death; judge calls her ‘too dangerous’
Children's book author Kouri Richins was sentenced in husband Eric Richins' fentanyl murder tied to nearly $2 million in life insurance fraud.
- 4 hours ago 13 May 26, 4:12pm -
newDHS says two women killed six years apart in Texas should still be alive after illegal immigrant's arrest
Luis Fernando Benítez-González, an undocumented immigrant, is accused of murdering two Texas women in separate attacks spanning six years, DHS says.
- 5 hours ago 13 May 26, 3:26pm -
newIllegal aliens accused in Dallas killing of teen mother's unborn baby charged with capital murder
Two illegal aliens could face the death penalty after allegedly shooting a pregnant teen in Dallas, resulting in the death of her unborn child at 22 weeks.
- 5 hours ago 13 May 26, 3:20pm -
newSix illegal immigrants, including 14-year-old, found dead in shipping container along southern border
Texas officials announced six illegal immigrants were found dead in a shipping container at a railyard and extreme heat was identified as the likely cause.
- 5 hours ago 13 May 26, 2:58pm -
newBodycam footage captures Tennessee police officer saving mother and two kids from burning two-story home
Officer Rogers jumped into action to rescue a mother and two children from a burning Chattanooga home, earning praise for his bravery and dedication.
- 7 hours ago 13 May 26, 1:45pm -
newProsecutors say Luigi Mangione defense team's juror questions are too 'intrusive' in federal case
Prosecutors accuse Luigi Mangione's defense team of planning overly intrusive juror questions in the federal case over Brian Thompson's alleged killing.
- 7 hours ago 13 May 26, 1:45pm -
newJudge sentences Nevada mom for drowning young son, daughter: 'I will remember your case forever'
A federal judge sentenced Las Vegas mother Jovan Trevino to life in prison after she pleaded guilty to drowning both of her children in 2021.
- 7 hours ago 13 May 26, 12:58pm -
newFeds say woman tried to extort NBA team owner with fake sex videos after one-night stand
An alleged sextortion plot targeting Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Wes Edens involved demands of up to $1 billion and fabricated images, prosecutors say.
- 7 hours ago 13 May 26, 12:47pm -
newLas Vegas man kills ex-wife and her husband in grocery store amid child 'custody issues': police
Las Vegas man Alejandro Estrada allegedly killed his ex-wife and her new husband at a Smith's grocery store amid a custody battle over their children.
- 8 hours ago 13 May 26, 12:36pm -
newFox News True Crime Newsletter: Alex Murdaugh double murder conviction overturned
Stay up to date with the Fox News True Crime Newsletter, which brings you the latest cases ripped from the headlines, from crime to courts, legal and scandal.
- 10 hours ago 13 May 26, 9:57am -
newAlex Murdaugh's double murder conviction unanimously overturned by South Carolina Supreme Court
Alex Murdaugh wins new trial as South Carolina Supreme Court overturns his murder conviction citing clerk's improper external influences on jurors.
- 10 hours ago 13 May 26, 9:48am -
newMichigan man gets at least 30 years for killing groomsman on wedding night
James Shirah sentenced to decades in prison after authorities said he ran over and killed his best friend hours after celebrating his wedding in Michigan.
- 13 hours ago 13 May 26, 7:45am -
newChinese spy infiltration: Mayor’s bust adds to growing timeline of foreign influence creeping into US
From a California mayor to Congress to campuses, a growing list of China-linked cases raises alarms about foreign influence across U.S. institutions.
- 13 hours ago 13 May 26, 7:00am -
newWorld’s two largest powers prepare to negotiate as Trump heads to Beijing and more top headlines
Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.
- 15 hours ago 13 May 26, 5:44am -
newDemocratic Boston councilor rips 'soft-on-crime' policies after suspected gunman's violent past revealed
Boston city councilor Ed Flynn says soft-on-crime policies allowed Cambridge shooting suspect Tyler Brown to walk free despite a lengthy criminal record.
- 15 hours ago 13 May 26, 5:00am -
newMove to oust Nancy Guthrie sheriff fails as Pima County supervisors refer perjury allegations to AG
Pima County supervisors take action on Sheriff Chris Nanos' fate after allegations he committed perjury during the high-profile Nancy Guthrie case.
- 22 hours ago 12 May 26, 9:58pm -
newHigh school student with history of anger issues charged with murder of homeless woman in Las Vegas
A 17-year-old Las Vegas student allegedly murdered a homeless woman, with surveillance audio reportedly capturing 61 loud impact sounds during the reported attack.
- 23 hours ago 12 May 26, 8:51pm -
Trump expected to name ICE veteran with private detention ties as agency’s acting director
ICE senior advisor Dave Venturella is expected to be named acting director, drawing scrutiny over his past work with private prison giant Geo Group.
- 1 day ago 12 May 26, 7:39pm -
Iran-born smuggler who helped terror-linked migrant enter US also stockpiled child abuse material, feds say
New York man pleads guilty to smuggling foreign nationals into the U.S., including one linked to Iran's IRGC, and possessing child exploitation material.
- 1 day ago 12 May 26, 6:28pm -
Mural honoring murdered Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska taken down in Providence after local outrage
A construction crew removed the mural of murdered Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska from a Providence building after residents and officials objected.
- 1 day ago 12 May 26, 6:09pm -

World News - Yahoo! News

newAustralian court finds grocery chain Coles misled shoppers in discount lawsuit

- 43 mins ago 13 May 26, 7:33pm -
newForget Horsepower. In China, Infotainment Now Matters More Than Price or Design

- 2 hours ago 13 May 26, 6:21pm -
newCatherine, Princess of Wales, cheered by crowds on comeback tour in Italy

- 2 hours ago 13 May 26, 6:15pm -
newHigher Europe air fares 'inevitable', says industry head

- 2 hours ago 13 May 26, 6:03pm -
newBusinesses, residents discuss inflation impacts

- 3 hours ago 13 May 26, 5:20pm -

CNN.com - US News

Fulton County, Georgia, jail leadership resigns after inmate's death and accusations of unsanitary conditions
Three officials at the Fulton County, Georgia, jail have stepped down amid an investigation into the death of an inmate whose family said was housed in a filthy, bug-infested cell that "was not fit for a diseased animal."
- 18 Apr 23, 10:08am -
He was free for 2 years. Now Crosley Green is back in prison for a crime he says he didn't commit
A Florida man who served three decades behind bars for a murder he says he didn't commit returned to prison Monday after spending the past two years building a life outside prison walls.
- 17 Apr 23, 5:45pm -
Tennessee Air National Guardsman applied to be a hitman online, the FBI says. It was a spoof website and now he's facing charges
A Tennessee Air National Guardsman is facing charges after applying to be a hitman on a spoof "rent-a-hitman" website, according to the Department of Justice.
- 17 Apr 23, 4:06am -
Family of victim and survivors of Indianapolis FedEx mass shooting file lawsuit against gun magazine manufacturer and distributors
The family of a victim and several survivors of a mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis filed a lawsuit against companies involved in the manufacturing, marketing and sale of the high capacity magazine used by the gunman who killed 8 peop…
- 17 Apr 23, 1:54pm -
GOP prepared to block vote to replace Feinstein on Senate Judiciary
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday that he hopes to replace Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Senate Judiciary Committee with Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland and aims to set up a floor vote on the issue this afternoon, which Repub…
- 18 Apr 23, 5:03pm -

Anti-abortion doctors urge Supreme Court to keep mifepristone restrictions in place
A group of doctors opposed to abortion asked the Supreme Court Tuesday to restrict access to a key medication abortion drug while other legal challenges play out, as Wednesday night's deadline for the court to act approaches.
- 18 Apr 23, 11:35am -
McCarthy makes plea for Republicans to back debt ceiling plan
Speaker Kevin McCarthy made a plea to House Republicans during a closed-door meeting Tuesday morning to back his debt ceiling plan, telling them that although it doesn't have to include everything they want, it will help get him to the negotiating ta…
- 18 Apr 23, 10:17am -
Supreme Court seems sympathetic to postal worker who didn't work Sundays in dispute over religious accommodations
The Supreme Court seemed to side with a former mail carrier, an evangelical Christian, who says the US Postal Service failed to accommodate his request to not work on Sundays.
- 18 Apr 23, 12:37pm -
China's economy is off to a solid start, rising 4.5% in Q1 2023
China's economy is off to a solid start in 2023 following its emergence from three years of strict pandemic restrictions.
- 18 Apr 23, 2:01am -
Even when wives make as much as husbands, they still do more at home
• Four out of the five US metro areas with the lowest unemployment are in Florida. Here's why• Opinion: The overlooked problem with raising the retirement age for Social Security
- 16 Apr 23, 12:29pm -
McDonald's is upgrading its burgers
McDonald's, which has been focusing on upgrading its core items to boost sales, is rolling out a series of changes designed to improve its signature burgers.
- 17 Apr 23, 11:31am -
Google-parent stock drops on fears it could lose search market share to AI-powered rivals
Shares of Google-parent Alphabet fell more than 3% in early trading Monday after a report sparked concerns that its core search engine could lose market share to AI-powered rivals, including Microsoft's Bing.
- 17 Apr 23, 10:52am -
Family throws surprise birthday party at Eagles tailgate for Vietnam vet

- -
$200,000 worth of supplies donated to PB schools

- -
Car chase ends with police-involved shooting

- -
Mother fends off raccoon from daughter

- -
Cars totaling nearly $200k stolen from dealership

- -
Christmas parade road closures and detours

- -
Hospitals becoming a 'dumping ground' for kids

- -
Girl who called 911 for her father honored

- -
Water study could delay commercial construction

- -
Almost 200 animals rescued from puppy mill

- -
She made a promise to her husband to keep their tree farm going

- -
HS football players gain perspective helping vets

- -
Milwaukee Dancing Grannies planning return

- -
Fire crews respond to fire at boarded up building

- -
10-year-old shoot mom over VR headset

- -
Condo owners remember building scare

- -
5th grader raises $2,000 for grieving teacher

- -

CNNMoney - Top Stories

SoftBank and Toyota want driverless cars to change the world

7 things to know before the bell

All eyes on Congress as vote on Kavanaugh draws near

Aston Martin falls 5% in its London IPO

The Toys 'R' Us brand may be brought back to life

Crypto companies are trying to cash in at a really bad time

CNN.com - World News

Markets digest bank earnings after recent turmoil

- 14 Apr 23, 3:00pm -
Still haven't filed your taxes? Here's what you need to know
So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 90 million income tax returns for 2022.
- 14 Apr 23, 3:07pm -
Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back
Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis.
- 14 Apr 23, 9:29am -
Analysis: Fox News is about to enter the true No Spin Zone
This is it.
- 14 Apr 23, 1:41am -
Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color
When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds.
- 13 Apr 23, 4:13pm -

Not only is Lake Powell's water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too
Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows.
- 21 Mar 22, 2:54pm -
These were the best and worst places for air quality in 2021, new report shows
Air pollution spiked to unhealthy levels around the world in 2021, according to a new report.
- 22 Mar 22, 11:43am -
Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren't more of them doing it?
As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your neighborhood big-box stores and shopping malls.
- 20 Mar 22, 2:01am -
Look of the Week: Blackpink headline Coachella in Korean hanboks
Bringing the second day of this year's Coachella to a close, K-Pop girl group Blackpink made history Saturday night when they became the first Asian act to ever headline the festival. To a crowd of, reportedly, over 125,000 people, Jennie, Jisoo, Lis…
- 18 Apr 23, 10:39am -
Scientists identify secret ingredient in Leonardo da Vinci paintings
"Old Masters" such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli and Rembrandt may have used proteins, especially egg yolk, in their oil paintings, according to a new study.
- 30 Mar 23, 12:43pm -
How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand
Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year. The first issue included a nude photograph of Marilyn Monroe, which he had purchased and published without her knowledge or consent.
- 11 Apr 23, 2:10am -
'A definitive backslide.' Inside fashion's worrying runway trend
Now that the Fall-Winter 2023 catwalks have been disassembled, it's clear one trend was more pervasive than any collective penchant for ruffles, pleated skirts or tailored coats.
- 6 Apr 23, 3:53pm -
Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sell for a record $2.2 million
In 1998, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of his iconic black and red Air Jordan 13s to bring home a Bulls victory during Game 2 of his final NBA championship — and now they are the most expensive sneakers ever to sell at auction.The game-winning s…
- 11 Apr 23, 10:17pm -
The surreal facades of America's strip clubs
Some people travel the world in search of adventure, while others seek out natural wonders, cultural landmarks or culinary experiences. But French photographer François Prost was looking for something altogether different during his recent road trip…
- 6 Mar 23, 8:13am -
Here's the real reason to turn on airplane mode when you fly
We all know the routine by heart: "Please ensure your seats are in the upright position, tray tables stowed, window shades are up, laptops are stored in the overhead bins and electronic devices are set to flight mode."
- 7 Apr 23, 7:52am -
'I was up to my waist down a hippo's throat.' He survived, and here's his advice
Paul Templer was living his best life.
- 12 Apr 23, 7:44am -
They bought an abandoned 'ghost house' in the Japanese countryside
He'd spent years backpacking around the world, and Japanese traveler Daisuke Kajiyama was finally ready to return home to pursue his long-held dream of opening up a guesthouse.
- 10 Apr 23, 7:22am -
Relaxed entry rules make it easier than ever to visit this stunning Asian nation
Due to its remoteness and short summer season, Mongolia has long been a destination overlooked by travelers.
- 30 Mar 23, 11:25pm -
The most beautiful sections of China's Great Wall
Having lived in Beijing for almost 12 years, I've had plenty of time to travel widely in China.
- 17 Sep 23, 9:57pm -
Sign up to our newsletter for a weekly roundup of travel news

- 10 Dec 21, 12:58pm -
Nelly Cheboi, who creates computer labs for Kenyan schoolchildren, is CNN's Hero of the Year
Celebrities and musicians are coming together tonight to honor everyday people making the world a better place.
- 12 Dec 22, 4:38am -
CNN Heroes: Sharing the Spotlight

- 10 Dec 22, 1:39pm -
Donate now to a Top 10 CNN Hero
Anderson Cooper explains how you can easily donate to any of the 2021 Top 10 CNN Heroes.
- 26 Nov 21, 3:14pm -
0% intro APR until 2024 is 100% insane

- -
It's official: now avoid credit card interest into 2024

- -
Experts: this is the best cash back card of 2022

- -
Turn Your Rising Home Equity Into Cash You Can Use

- -
Dream Big with a Home Equity Loan

- -
Want Cash Out of Your Home? Here Are Your Best Options

- -

US News - Yahoo! News

newAccuWeather Forecast: Warming trend resumes tomorrow

- 15 mins ago 13 May 26, 8:01pm -
newMercer Island woman sues Alaska Airlines after 200-foot plunge in severe turbulence

- 16 mins ago 13 May 26, 8:00pm -
newSpanaway road rage shooting suspect still not charged with crime, victim’s family outraged

- 21 mins ago 13 May 26, 7:55pm -
newUC Santa Barbara Authorities Investigating After ‘Rape and Strangulation’ Reported on Campus

- 22 mins ago 13 May 26, 7:54pm -
newCourt concerned jury pool tainted in Lafayette attempted murder cases

- 25 mins ago 13 May 26, 7:51pm -

FOX News - World

newTrump faces split among retired US commanders over whether to resume Iran strikes
Trump says Iran ceasefire is on "massive life support" as retired U.S. commanders debate whether to resume military operations against Tehran.
- 15 hours ago 13 May 26, 5:00am -
Islamabad denies sheltering Iran jets, Trump praises Pakistan's mediation as 'absolutely great'
Pakistan denies allowing Iranian aircraft to use its airfields amid U.S.-Iran tensions. President Donald Trump says Pakistani mediation efforts have been "great."
- 1 day ago 12 May 26, 6:56pm -
Taiwan watches Trump-Xi meeting for signs China will test US resolve
Experts say Xi Jinping may seek to influence President Trump to make certain concessions over Taiwan in exchange for cooperation on tariffs, fentanyl and global flashpoints like Iran.
- 1 day ago 12 May 26, 5:00pm -
Inside the Christian border town in Lebanon that says it survived by defying Hezbollah
Residents of Rmeish, a Christian town in southern Lebanon, say they confronted Hezbollah and blocked them from using the village area.
- 1 day ago 12 May 26, 4:39pm -
Trump administration rejects UN migration declaration, says 'mass migration was never safe'
The State Department said it objects to U.N. efforts to "advocate and facilitate replacement immigration in the United States and across the broader West."
- 2 days ago 11 May 26, 8:36pm -

Macron takes the stage uninvited at Africa summit to scold crowd for 'total lack of respect'
French President Emmanuel Macron interrupted a youth-focused session at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, calling the disruption "a total lack of respect."
- 2 days ago 11 May 26, 4:58pm -
Xi's anti-corruption crackdown sentences former Chinese defense ministers to death
Two former Chinese defense ministers were sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve for corruption, marking a severe blow in Xi's military purge.
- 2 days ago 11 May 26, 4:44pm -
Iran regime power players may eye Russia in Assad-style escape as US talks falter: expert
An expert warns Iran's IRGC leadership may flee to Russia amid regime instability after high-stakes U.S. negotiations collapsed and military fractures deepen.
- 2 days ago 11 May 26, 4:09pm -
Starmer on the brink: UK PM fights for survival as party takes beating in local elections
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer battles to save his position as over 60 Labor MPs urge him to step down amid election losses and party rebellion.
- 2 days ago 11 May 26, 2:59pm -
Remains recovered of US soldier who went missing in military exercises in Morocco, 2nd soldier still missing
The remains of a U.S. soldier were recovered in Morocco's Atlantic waters after he fell off a cliff during a hike, as the search remains for a second missing soldier.
- 3 days ago 10 May 26, 11:53pm -
Massive 11,000-carat ruby believed to be second-largest ever found in conflict-ridden country
A massive 11,000-carat ruby discovered in Burma is being hailed as the second-largest ever found in the conflict-ridden country, according to state media.
- 3 days ago 10 May 26, 9:10pm -
Second suspected oil slick near Iran raises fears of major disaster in vital global oil corridor
Maritime intelligence firm detects a second suspected oil slick near Iran's Kharg Island as a larger spill moves toward Saudi Arabian waters.
- 3 days ago 10 May 26, 6:23pm -
China’s undersea cable threat raises $10T fears as Trump-Xi talks loom
Former intelligence official warns China and Russia can inflict devastating economic chaos by targeting undersea cables carrying 99% of global data.
- 3 days ago 10 May 26, 5:05pm -
From London synagogues to New York preschools — antisemitic attacks escalating on both sides of the Atlantic
London rally draws thousands protesting antisemitic attacks as Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch demands zero tolerance and stronger enforcement.
- 3 days ago 10 May 26, 3:27pm -
Woman who spent 7 years in Chinese prison describes torture, surveillance and loss of her husband
Wang Chunyan claims the the CCP destroyed her family, imprisoned her for seven years and killed her husband in its campaign against Falun Gong practitioners.
- 3 days ago 10 May 26, 9:16am -
North Korea updates constitution to require automatic nuclear strike if Kim Jong Un is assassinated: report
North Korea's revised constitution reportedly requires an automatic nuclear strike if Kim Jong Un is killed, according to intelligence briefings.
- 4 days ago 9 May 26, 10:56pm -
Man accused of threatening former Prince Andrew near Sandringham home pleads not guilty in court
A 39-year-old man pleaded not guilty to threatening former Prince Andrew near his new home on the royal family's Sandringham estate in Norfolk.
- 4 days ago 9 May 26, 9:05pm -
Labour MP puts Cabinet 'on notice,' threatens to trigger leadership challenge against Starmer by Monday
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a potential Labour leadership challenge after the party suffered major losses in Thursday's local elections.
- 4 days ago 9 May 26, 9:02pm -
Putin says he thinks the war with Ukraine 'is coming to an end' as Trump-brokered 3-day ceasefire begins
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he thinks the war with Ukraine is coming to an end as President Trump brokers a three-day ceasefire and prisoner exchange between both nations.
- 4 days ago 9 May 26, 4:32pm -
Experts warn Trump administration any Iran deal must close plutonium pathway to nuclear bombs
Experts warn any new Iran deal must ban plutonium reprocessing and expose covert pathways to nuclear weapons, citing risks tied to Bushehr and Arak nuclear facilities.
- 4 days ago 9 May 26, 3:00pm -
As Trump forces NATO to pay up, alliance races to close military gap with US
Trump pressures NATO allies to boost defense spending as experts describe a decades-long commitment gap between political promises and military capability.
- 5 days ago 9 May 26, 7:30am -
Three hikers killed after climbing restricted Indonesian volcano to create online content, police say
Mount Dukono eruption in Indonesia kills three hikers, including two Singaporeans, who authorities say entered a restricted zone despite warnings.
- 5 days ago 8 May 26, 5:00pm -
Trump blockade squeezing Iran so hard regime may be dumping oil into Gulf, experts say
Experts say Trump's blockade is squeezing Iran so hard the regime may be dumping excess crude into the Persian Gulf as storage capacity runs out.
- 5 days ago 8 May 26, 2:42pm -
Israeli police say Iran using WhatsApp, Facebook, blackmail to recruit spies as latest attempt foiled
Iran allegedly uses WhatsApp, Facebook and blackmail to recruit Israeli spies, with payments ranging from $21 to $300,000 across various networks.
- 6 days ago 8 May 26, 5:00am -
Iranian dissidents seize on Trump remarks about armed resistance, fueling revival of Reagan doctrine
Trump's comments on arming Iranian protesters reignite debate over whether the U.S. should actively support resistance networks against Tehran's regime.
- 6 days ago 7 May 26, 3:17pm -

NBC News - U.S.

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts from summit, shooting ash
The erupting Kilauea has been spewing lava for more than a week.
- 17 May 18, 12:08pm -
At least 2 killed, multiple hurt in N.J. school bus crash
The violent accident Thursday morning ripped the undercarriage completely off the bus on Route 80, according to reports.
- 17 May 18, 12:00pm -
Stormy lawyer: Two more women may have deals with Trump
The women claim to have gotten even bigger payouts than the $130,000 Stormy Daniels received
- 17 May 18, 11:48am -
San Francisco may soon open nation's first supervised drug injection center
Centers where addicts can shoot up under the care of staff are illegal in the U.S., but San Francisco could become the nation's first city to open one.
- 17 May 18, 11:18am -
Longtime gay-rights opponent Tony Perkins named to U.S. religious freedom panel
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell appointed Family Research Council President Tony Perkins to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom.
- 17 May 18, 10:57am -

U.S. birth rates just keep falling
Fertility rates hit 30-year low
- 17 May 18, 10:17am -
FDA okays first non-opioid to treat withdrawal
New drug treats vomiting, muscle aches
- 17 May 18, 9:21am -
American held in Venezuelan prison pleads: 'They want to kill me'
The Mormon missionary says a prison riot is endangering his life and is begging for assistance in a video posted on Facebook.
- 17 May 18, 9:17am -
It's finally safe to eat romaine again
Contaminated lettuce is now past its shelf life
- 17 May 18, 9:15am -
Investigation into deadly California blast leads to arrest
Tuesday's explosion at a building in Aliso Viejo killed one woman, believed to be the owner of a day spa. Accidental causes have been ruled out, the FBI says.
- 17 May 18, 8:47am -
Untitled
An armed resource officer is being hailed as a hero for confronting a gunman at a school in Illinois and preventing further tragedy. NBC's Ron Mott reports from Dixon, Illinois, for TODAY.
- 17 May 18, 6:50am -
Opioid crisis makes more organs available
Organs from overdose victims are safe, studies show
- 17 May 18, 6:22am -
More girls are attempting suicide. It's not clear why.
Rates go up during the school year, plummet during summer. Experts wonder about social media's role.
- 17 May 18, 6:21am -
Untitled
Authorities fear Hawaii’s fiery Kilauea is about to start huge, explosive eruptions, creating even bigger ash plumes and spewing rocks for miles around.
- 17 May 18, 6:16am -
Royal love story exposes Britain's 'quiet and unique brand of racism'
“I think a lot of people think we’re in a post-racial society but it certainly doesn’t feel that way for the black and brown people living here.”
- 17 May 18, 4:09am -
The grimy truth about divesting from fossil fuels
The American Museum of Natural History and the World Wildlife Fund combine public stances against climate change and private investments in fossil fuels.
- 17 May 18, 3:30am -
Witnesses say man believed to be Vegas shooter ranted about gun control prior to attack
The witnesses' claims could not be verified because their names were blacked out of the reports made public Wednesday. Authorities have not determined a motive in the ongoing investigation.
- 17 May 18, 1:15am -
Gang crackdowns increased arrests, deportations of immigrant youth, says report
“What we’re seeing is an addiction to policing based on profiling and stereotyping people, instead of focusing on evidence," said one of the report's authors.
- 16 May 18, 6:57pm -
Police praise Wisconsin boys for creative prank
Using a junk car, a black tarp, some bricks and electrical tape, four graduating seniors made it look as if a car had crashed into their high school.
- 16 May 18, 5:51pm -
Trump Jr. testified he didn't recall telling father about Trump Tower meeting
'I wouldn't have wasted his time with it,' he told Congress.
- 16 May 18, 5:21pm -
California mother charged with felony child abuse
Prosecutors revealed even more chilling details of the torture they say the 10 children were subjected to: waterboarding, strangling, being shot with a crossbow.
- 16 May 18, 5:16pm -
Shorter course of breast cancer drug may work just as well
Herceptin may work just as well in half the time
- 16 May 18, 5:14pm -
Two transgender women found dead in Dallas within a week
Police say the cases are apparently unrelated, and are asking for the public's help in identifying one victim.
- 16 May 18, 2:43pm -
Trump's decision to eliminate role of cybersecurity czar rattles experts. Here's why.
"This is definitely not the signal you want to send to your allies and your adversaries," a former cyber czar says.
- 16 May 18, 1:21pm -
Disgraced Parkland school deputy is collecting a six-figure pension
Scot Peterson, who resigned a week after the mass shooting, was accused of failing to confront the gunman.
- 16 May 18, 12:36pm -

ABC News - U.S.

newJury convicts man accused of running secret Chinese spy outpost in New York City
A man accused of running a secret Chinese spy outpost in New York City has been convicted of acting as an illegal foreign agent and destroying text messages from a Chinese government handler
- 2 hours ago 13 May 26, 6:18pm -
newEx-judge accused of swindling real estate investors out of millions of dollars
A former New York City judge who resigned last year while under investigation for professional misconduct has been charged with abusing his position to swindle real estate investors out of at least $5 million and then using some of the loot to pay hi…
- 2 hours ago 13 May 26, 6:17pm -
newDoctor who helped ship take care of passengers with hantavirus is isolated in Nebraska medical unit
An oncologist traveling on a cruise ship amid a hantavirus outbreak says he's the lone American isolated at a special biocontainment unit in Nebraska
- 3 hours ago 13 May 26, 5:16pm -
newNTSB urges airlines to train their pilots to deal with smoke in the cockpit
Safety experts recommended Wednesday that airlines develop realistic training to prepare their pilots to deal with smoke filling the cockpit like what happened on a Southwest Airlines plane after a bird strike in 2023
- 3 hours ago 13 May 26, 5:15pm -
newA 'Knight Rider' replica car got a speeding ticket. It hasn't gone anywhere in years
A museum in Illinois is wondering how it got a speeding ticket for its replica of the car in the TV show “Knight Rider” that hasn't moved from its display in years
- 5 hours ago 13 May 26, 3:34pm -

newA timeline of events in the cases against Alex Murdaugh
The South Carolina Supreme Court has thrown out the murder convictions against disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh for the deaths of his wife and son
- 5 hours ago 13 May 26, 3:33pm -
newExpected closure of Everglades detention center is no accident given timing, environmentalists say
Environmental groups say the expected closure of a detention center in the Florida Everglades is linked to their lawsuit
- 5 hours ago 13 May 26, 3:33pm -
newOne of the largest modern US infrastructure projects will soon burrow toward New York City
The giant machines that will bore a train tunnel beneath the Hudson River connecting Manhattan to New Jersey are being assembled
- 5 hours ago 13 May 26, 3:32pm -
newUS deportations to El Salvador double as Bukele aligns himself with Trump agenda
Official figures show that the number of people deported to El Salvador from the United States nearly have doubled in the first months of 2026
- 5 hours ago 13 May 26, 3:32pm -
newTrump administration freezes new Medicare enrollments for hospice and home health agencies
The Trump administration is expanding its fraud-busting initiative in federal health programs
- 10 hours ago 13 May 26, 10:03am -
newCarol Miller wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in West Virginia's 1st Congressional District
Carol Miller wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in West Virginia's 1st Congressional District
- 12 hours ago 13 May 26, 8:08am -
newWoman who published book on grief after husband’s death to be sentenced
A Utah woman found guilty of aggravated murder in her husband’s death finds out how long she will spend in prison at a sentencing hearing in Park City, Utah
- 12 hours ago 13 May 26, 8:08am -
newPete Ricketts wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Nebraska
Pete Ricketts wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Nebraska
- 12 hours ago 13 May 26, 8:08am -
newJim Pillen wins Republican nomination for governor in Nebraska
Jim Pillen wins Republican nomination for governor in Nebraska
- 12 hours ago 13 May 26, 8:08am -
newCindy Burbank wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Nebraska
Cindy Burbank wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Nebraska
- 12 hours ago 13 May 26, 8:08am -
newRachel Anderson wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in West Virginia
Rachel Anderson wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in West Virginia
- 12 hours ago 13 May 26, 8:07am -
newVince George wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in West Virginia's 1st Congressional District
Vince George wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in West Virginia's 1st Congressional District
- 12 hours ago 13 May 26, 8:07am -
newBrad Raffensperger became famous by defying Trump. Now he wants Georgia Republicans to forget that
Brad Raffensperger is trying to reintroduce himself to Georgia Republicans as he runs for governor
- 12 hours ago 13 May 26, 8:07am -
newSoros philanthropy org commits $30M to groups fighting antisemitism, anti-Muslim hate
Open Society Foundations, the family philanthropy founded by hedge fund billionaire George Soros, is putting $30 million toward groups fighting antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate
- 12 hours ago 13 May 26, 7:54am -
newTax cuts collide with inflation as voters weigh Trump's economy in the midterms
Republicans want voters to think of working-class tax cuts when they weigh the economy and the 2025 law that President Donald Trump calls his “big beautiful bill.”
- 14 hours ago 13 May 26, 6:06am -
newKids are in a ‘reading recession,’ as test scores continue to decline
Researchers are warning that the U.S. is experiencing a reading recession, a slide that predates the COVID-19 pandemic
- 15 hours ago 13 May 26, 5:16am -
newUS grocery prices rose in April, but gas spikes weren't the only reason
Americans paid more for their groceries in April, but high gas prices were only one of the reasons why
- 16 hours ago 13 May 26, 4:21am -
newIn diplomacy, pomp and protocol matter, especially when Trump goes to China
President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing is drawing attention for the spectacle China might present
- 17 hours ago 13 May 26, 3:02am -
newWinning numbers drawn in Tuesday’s Mega Millions
The winning numbers in Tuesday evening’s drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were: 17-32-35-40-47, Mega Ball: 17, Megaplier:
- 18 hours ago 13 May 26, 1:50am -
newMan charged after bomb-making tutorials were allegedly used in New Orleans attack
Federal prosecutors have charged a Missouri man with allegedly sharing bomb-making videos on social media
- 22 hours ago 12 May 26, 10:32pm -

CBS News - Latest World

newWhat we know about hantavirus cases tied to deadly cruise ship outbreak
Health officials have identified at least 11 confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus tied to an outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
- 37 mins ago 13 May 26, 7:39pm -
new5/13: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump's trip to China gets underway; DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin details what ICE agents will be doing at World Cup games.
- 38 mins ago 13 May 26, 7:38pm -
newWhy Taiwan is a major flashpoint between the U.S. and China
For decades, U.S. presidents have remained steadfast in their defense of the tiny Asian ally from its neighboring giant.
- 1 hour ago 13 May 26, 7:05pm -
newTrump arrives in Beijing to meet with Xi Jinping
President Trump said before he left that he and President Xi Jinping "have a lot of things to discuss."
- 1 hour ago 13 May 26, 7:00pm -
newBody of second U.S. soldier who went missing in Morocco recovered
The Army identified the soldier as Spc. Mariyah Collington.
- 1 hour ago 13 May 26, 6:50pm -

newIs the rise of a powerful new China a true narrative?
As President Trump and China's Xi Jinping prepare to meet, Americans will hear a lot about American decline and the rise of a powerful new China. The Chinese certainly believe it - but is it true? Tony Dokoupil has more.
- 2 hours ago 13 May 26, 6:40pm -
newNew video shows dramatic Air Force rescue after plane crash off Florida coast
The U.S. military rescued a small plane that crashed off Florida's East Coast on Tuesday. The passengers were stranded at sea for hours. Cristian Benavides reports.
- 2 hours ago 13 May 26, 6:31pm -
newInflation is getting worse, Americans are feeling the impact
Wholesale prices in the U.S. jumped 6% last month compared to a year ago, the highest annual increase in more than three years. Gas prices are driving the increase, and Americans are feeling the impact. Jo Ling Kent reports.
- 2 hours ago 13 May 26, 6:24pm -
newChina's most critical issue is Taiwan, also central to America's economy
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called Taiwan "the most important issue" between his country and the U.S. About 10% of the population in Taiwan wants to reunify with mainland China, and there are real fears that it will fall under communist control.…
- 2 hours ago 13 May 26, 6:22pm -
newTrump given red carpet welcome in Beijing
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet face-to-face for the first time on this trip at an elaborate welcome ceremony. The two-day visit is meant to signal stability to the world, showing that the competition between the U.S. and C…
- 2 hours ago 13 May 26, 6:17pm -
new5/13: CBS Evening News
President Trump in China amid economic pressure at home caused by Iran war; Alex Murdaugh to be tried again after court overturns murder convictions.
- 3 hours ago 13 May 26, 5:30pm -
newIran insists it's ready for a new U.S. attack as Trump arrives in China
Iran's military says it's trained and ready for any new U.S. assault as Trump predicts a "long talk" about the war with China's President Xi in Beijing.
- 3 hours ago 13 May 26, 5:27pm -
newNetanyahu made secret visit to UAE to meet with country's president, Israel says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently made a secret visit to the United Arab Emirates, where he met with President Mohammed bin Zayed, sources told CBS News.
- 4 hours ago 13 May 26, 4:15pm -
newSenate defeats 7th attempt to limit Trump on Iran, despite new GOP defection
The Senate rejected another attempt by Democrats to limit President Trump's ability to use military force against Iran, but one new Republican senator voted in favor of advancing the measure.
- 6 hours ago 13 May 26, 2:21pm -
newLawmakers seek crackdown on China-owned U.S. farmland
President Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping comes as members of Congress are calling for a crackdown on China's ability to acquire U.S. farmland, citing national security concerns.
- 6 hours ago 13 May 26, 2:13pm -
newUkraine and U.S. move toward landmark drone defense deal
A deal is taking shape for the U.S. and Ukraine to jointly develop and build weapons that have been at the forefront of the wars in both Ukraine and Iran.
- 6 hours ago 13 May 26, 1:58pm -
newBear kills worker at uranium mining facility in Canada
A black bear killed a man working for a Canadian uranium exploration and acquisition company in Saskatchewan.
- 8 hours ago 13 May 26, 11:52am -
newCEOs worth nearly $1 trillion accompany Trump to China
The delegation of business leaders underscores the deep ties many major U.S. companies maintain with China despite years of trade tensions.
- 9 hours ago 13 May 26, 11:29am -
newPrincess Kate makes first overseas trip after cancer treatment
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, is in Italy for her first foreign trip after undergoing cancer treatment.
- 10 hours ago 13 May 26, 10:10am -
newDeveloper scraps Trump Tower Australia plans, citing Iran war
The Trump Organization says its former Australian construction partner is just distracting from "his own defaults and failures" as he bails on plans for a Trump Tower.
- 11 hours ago 13 May 26, 9:31am -
newMenacing "monster wolf" robots in high demand to scare off bears
"Monster Wolf" is an animatronic scarecrow with flashing red eyes that howls and growls menacingly to scare away wild animals.
- 11 hours ago 13 May 26, 9:21am -
newPrincess Kate makes first overseas trip since starting cancer treatment
Princess Kate is making her first official trip overseas since her cancer treatment began more than two years ago. The future queen is in northern Italy for a two-day visit focused on early childhood development.
- 11 hours ago 13 May 26, 8:59am -
newShots fired in Philippines Senate, where a wanted senator is holed up
Sen. Ronald dela Rosa of the Philippines is wanted by the International Criminal Court for his alleged role in the killings of at least 32 people.
- 12 hours ago 13 May 26, 8:19am -
newTrump heads to China for high-stakes meeting with Xi
Trade, Taiwan and tensions with Iran are surefire topics for President Trump's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
- 13 hours ago 13 May 26, 7:01am -
newJudge shot dead while heading to gym without her bodyguards
Lady Pachar was shot that day while traveling by car to a gym in the southwestern city of Machala.
- 14 hours ago 13 May 26, 6:16am -
newIran says it's ready to "teach a lesson" if U.S. launches new attacks
Iran warns any new U.S. attacks will bring a "bad result," as President Trump acknowledges the ceasefire is faltering and violence flares in Lebanon.
- 17 hours ago 13 May 26, 2:59am -
5/12: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump heads to Bejing to meet with Xi Jinping; inflation surges to its highest level in nearly three years.
- 1 day ago 12 May 26, 7:38pm -
Will Trump seek investment to join China in a "dark factory" future?
A Chinese manufacturing giant tells CBS News how its sprawling factory runs with a fraction of the human workforce previously required.
- 1 day ago 12 May 26, 6:50pm -
5/12: CBS Evening News
President Trump says he's not backing down as Iran war spikes cost of living; California mayor pleads guilty to acting as an illegal agent for China.
- 1 day ago 12 May 26, 5:30pm -
Elon Musk and other CEOs invited to be in Trump's delegation to China
Elon Musk, Tim Cook and other high-powered business leaders have been invited to be a part of the U.S. delegation traveling to China this week.
- 2 days ago 11 May 26, 3:26pm -

NY Times - U.S.

new11 Rescued From Raft After Plane Crash Off the Coast of Florida
Those on board, who were all Bahamian adults, spent about five hours stranded on a raft before rescuers hoisted them to safety. All were in stable condition, officials said.
- 15 mins ago 13 May 26, 8:01pm -
newJustice Dept. Sues D.C. Bar Over Efforts to Discipline Government Lawyers
The move escalates the administration’s feud with legal disciplinary bodies over the ethical conduct of government lawyers.
- 18 mins ago 13 May 26, 7:58pm -
newMusk, Rubio, Hegseth: Who Is Traveling With Trump to China?
President Trump arrived in Beijing, ahead of his meeting with President Xi Jinping of China. Among those accompanying Mr. Trump were top administration officials and business leaders.
- 21 mins ago 13 May 26, 7:55pm -
newTrump’s Remark on Americans’ Finances and Iran War Points to GOP Midterm Challenges
Asked if he was motivated by Americans’ financial woes to make a deal to end the war with Iran, he responded, “Not even a little bit.”
- 34 mins ago 13 May 26, 7:42pm -
newDenise Powell Wins Democratic Primary in Key Nebraska House Race
Denise Powell prevailed in a close primary race for an Omaha-based seat, currently held by a retiring Republican, that could help determine control of the House.
- 1 hour ago 13 May 26, 7:14pm -
newTrump’s Shrinking Ambitions on China
The president came into office planning harsher trade moves on China than on the rest of the world. Here’s why he’s had to scale them back.
- 1 hour ago 13 May 26, 6:59pm -
newDuffy’s ‘Great American Road Trip’ Prompts Ethical Concerns
A YouTube series starring Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and his family is part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations, but it doubled as a family excursion for them.
- 1 hour ago 13 May 26, 6:51pm -

newHouse Approves Year-Round Sale of Higher-Ethanol Gas
In a rare bipartisan vote, the House passed a bill allowing for the sale of an ethanol blend known as E15, over the objections of Republican hard-liners and some oil refiners.
- 1 hour ago 13 May 26, 6:49pm -
newSecond Venezuelan Doctor Is Released From Immigration Custody
At least five foreign-born doctors have been detained, according to a medical organization, raising fears that underserved rural areas reliant on them could be further strained.
- 2 hours ago 13 May 26, 6:39pm -
newThe China Gambit: From Nixon to Trump
President Trump’s visit to Beijing comes as relations with China have became more combative.
- 2 hours ago 13 May 26, 6:20pm -
newNew Mexico Diocese Tries to Block Government From Seizing Land for Border Wall
The diocese’s lawyers argued that the land, which is below a 29-foot-tall statue of Jesus Christ on a mountain peak, is a holy site protected under religious freedom.
- 2 hours ago 13 May 26, 6:10pm -
newHow Jerome Powell Managed a Chaotic Era
Our reporter Colby Smith, who covers the Federal Reserve and the economy, looks back at Jerome Powell’s tenure as chair of the Fed.
- 2 hours ago 13 May 26, 5:46pm -
newUyghurs Hope Trump Returns to First-Term Toughness at Xi Meeting
In 2021, the president declared China’s crackdown on Uyghurs a genocide. Now, it rarely surfaces.
- 3 hours ago 13 May 26, 5:40pm -
newTrump Administration Will Withhold $1.3 Billion in Medicaid Payments to California
Vice President JD Vance said the state had not done enough to fight fraud in the public health insurance program.
- 3 hours ago 13 May 26, 5:35pm -
newMiami Residents Sue Over Trump’s Plan to Make His Library a Hotel
The suit argues that the development on state-donated land would violate the Constitution’s domestic emoluments clause, which prohibits the president from accepting money or gifts from states.
- 3 hours ago 13 May 26, 4:58pm -
newCorpus Christi Faces Water Crisis as Drought and Industrial Growth Strain Supply
Rising demand, municipal dysfunction and drought have pushed Corpus Christi to the edge of a water emergency, offering a cautionary tale for the rest of the country.
- 4 hours ago 13 May 26, 4:25pm -
newHomeland Security Dept. Escalates Its Dispute With Federal Judge
In a column, the top lawyer for D.H.S. claimed that the judge, Melissa DuBose, was engaging in an “intimidation campaign” by referring a government lawyer for a misconduct investigation.
- 4 hours ago 13 May 26, 4:21pm -
newKouri Richins Sentenced to Life in Prison for Poisoning Her Husband
Kouri Richins, 36, who wrote a children’s book about grief after murdering Eric Richins, will serve without the option of parole.
- 4 hours ago 13 May 26, 4:15pm -
newGeorgia Governor Brian Kemp Calls Special Session to Redistrict for 2028 Elections
Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican, also asked lawmakers to delay changes to the state’s election system that could cause disarray in the midterms.
- 4 hours ago 13 May 26, 3:47pm -
newIran War Powers Vote Fails Again in Senate, but GOP Opposition Grows
Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska became the latest Republican to switch her vote to halt the conflict and require President Trump to win congressional approval to continue it.
- 5 hours ago 13 May 26, 3:35pm -
newSenate Confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair
President Trump’s pick to replace Jerome H. Powell takes the helm at a highly uncertain moment for the economy and with heightened concern about the Federal Reserve’s ability to operate independently.
- 5 hours ago 13 May 26, 2:58pm -
newStephen Cloobeck, Former California Governor Candidate, Arrested in Los Angeles County
Stephen Cloobeck, a wealthy developer who dropped out of the governor’s race in November, was arrested on suspicion of witness tampering in a felony case involving his fiancée, a former Penthouse model.
- 5 hours ago 13 May 26, 2:53pm -
newGen. Caine’s Silence on Iran War Leaves Questions About Military Strategy
The president’s top military adviser is walking a tightrope as he leads the military through a divisive and unpopular war.
- 5 hours ago 13 May 26, 2:51pm -
newHantavirus Attacks Patients’ Bodies. This Doctor Tends to Their Minds.
David Cates, a psychologist working with Americans exposed to the disease on the MV Hondius, said psychosocial supports are just as important as physical care.
- 6 hours ago 13 May 26, 2:28pm -
newAlex Murdaugh Murder Convictions Overturned by South Carolina’s Top Court
The decision, in which judges cited jury interference by a court clerk, upends one of America’s highest-profile homicide cases.
- 7 hours ago 13 May 26, 1:19pm -
newEric Trump, Who Runs the Family Business, Hops Along on the Plane to China
The president’s middle son is said to be joining his father in a “personal capacity” rather than to make business deals.
- 7 hours ago 13 May 26, 1:18pm -
newTrump Administration Pushes I.R.S. to Identify Undocumented Immigrants
The deliberations are a sign that the Trump administration may once again try to harness the power of the I.R.S. to advance its immigration agenda.
- 7 hours ago 13 May 26, 1:14pm -
newBillionaire Rick Jackson Is Upending the Georgia Governor’s Race
Rick Jackson was largely unknown to voters just a few months ago. Heading into Tuesday’s Republican primary, he’s keeping some of the state’s best-known politicians on their toes.
- 7 hours ago 13 May 26, 1:08pm -
newChinese Firms Plot Secret Arms Sales to Iran, U.S. Officials Say
The effort involves plans to send weapons through other countries in an effort to hide the origins of the shipments.
- 7 hours ago 13 May 26, 1:06pm -
newICE Detains Ex-Kansas Mayor Joe Ceballos Who Voted Illegally
Joe Ceballos said he did not know he was ineligible to vote and run for office as a green-card holder. The Trump administration has drawn attention to the case.
- 7 hours ago 13 May 26, 1:02pm -
newRich Danker, RFK Jr.’s Top Spokesman, Resigns in Protest Over New Vaping Policy
In a letter to President Trump, the spokesman, Rich Danker, said allowing the sale of flavored e-cigarettes would enhance their appeal to children.
- 8 hours ago 13 May 26, 12:10pm -
newN.Y.U. Students Object to Graduation Speaker Jonathan Haidt, Who Calls Their Generation ‘Coddled’
Jonathan Haidt, a professor, says that colleges shield students from challenging ideas. But student leaders said he does not represent their values.
- 8 hours ago 13 May 26, 12:04pm -
newTrump and Xi: Beneath the Pomp and Niceties, a Geopolitical Rivalry
The relationship between the two leaders is marked just as much by mistrust and confrontation as it is by niceties.
- 8 hours ago 13 May 26, 11:53am -
newFor Trump, the Iran War Looms Over China Summit
The balance of power between the United States and China had shifted in Beijing’s favor even before the war in Iran began in February.
- 8 hours ago 13 May 26, 11:53am -
newHouse Backers Reach Threshold to Force Vote on $1.3 Billion in Ukraine Aid
Representative Kevin Kiley, independent of California, became the 218th signature on a petition to force action on an aid bill to Ukraine. The vote could come as soon as the end of May.
- 9 hours ago 13 May 26, 10:55am -
newTrump Arrives in Beijing to Begin High-Stakes Summit With Xi
President Trump was greeted by China’s vice president, Han Zheng, and other officials, as well as a military honor guard.
- 10 hours ago 13 May 26, 10:12am -
newWith a Friend in Trump, the Tobacco Industry Secures a Lucrative Win
In a dispute over vapes, the president sided with tobacco companies that filled his groups’ coffers over his own F.D.A. commissioner, who resigned in protest.
- 11 hours ago 13 May 26, 9:37am -
newWhere Did All the AK-47s Go?
A family of guns that was once ubiquitous in the U.S. firearms marketplace has started to vanish for a variety of reasons.
- 16 hours ago 13 May 26, 4:01am -
newAs Becerra Rises in Polls, He Draws Fire for Trying to Direct Interview
“This is not a ‘gotcha’ piece, right?” the leading Democratic candidate for California governor asked a television reporter before an interview.
- 19 hours ago 13 May 26, 1:02am -
newNvidia C.E.O. Jensen Huang Hitches Ride With Trump to China After Last-Minute Invite
Jensen Huang boarded Air Force One in Alaska, joining a delegation of more than a dozen business leaders accompanying President Trump on his trip to Beijing.
- 22 hours ago 12 May 26, 10:41pm -

Newsmax - Newsfront

Pat Tillman's Widow Doesn't Want his Death 'Politicized'
The widow of Pat Tillman, the professional football player who gave up his NFL contract to serve in the Army, said she does not want her husband's service politicized in a way "that divides us."
- 26 Sep 17, 6:54am -
China's Censors Disrupts WhatsApp Texts
China is tightening the screws on Facebook Inc.'s WhatsApp, honing and employing cutting-edge surveillance technology to disrupt the messaging service as part of a longer-term crackdown on its online spheres.
- 26 Sep 17, 6:51am -
15 Years in Vegetative State, Man Responds to Vagus Nerve Stimulation
After 15 years in a vegetative state, a man is responding to vagus nerve stimulation therapy, a treatment currently used to treat depression and epilepsy.
- 26 Sep 17, 6:44am -
Trump NASCAR: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Comes Out for Protests
After President Donald Trump supported NASCAR owners and drivers for not protesting during the national anthem over the weekend, perennial racing star Dale Earnhardt Jr. came out in support of the protests.
- 26 Sep 17, 6:19am -
Palestinian Kills 3 Israelis in Settlement Near Jerusalem
A Palestinian attacker opened fire early Tuesday at the entrance to a settlement outside Jerusalem, killing three Israeli security men and critically wounding a fourth, Israeli police and medical services said, in one of the deadliest attacks in a tw…
- 26 Sep 17, 6:01am -
US Sees 'Four or Five' Ways to Resolve North Korean Crisis
The U.S. has gamed out four or five different scenarios for how the crisis with North Korea will be resolved, and "some are uglier than others," National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster said as tensions remain high between the two countries.
- 26 Sep 17, 6:00am -
Trump Hits NFL Anthem Protests Again
President Donald Trump kept up the pressure on the NFL over player protests during the national anthem, saying Tuesday that its TV ratings "are way down except before game starts, when people tune in to see whether or not our country will be disrespe…
- 26 Sep 17, 5:35am -

Steelers QB Roethlisberger: Anthem Protests Left Him Unable to Sleep
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was unable to sleep Sunday night after he and most of his teammates skipped the National Anthem before their game Sunday.
- 25 Sep 17, 10:02pm -
Court: Texas Can Enforce More of 'Sanctuary Cities' Law
Texas for now can require law enforcement to honor federal immigration requests to detain people in local jails for possible deportation under a new "sanctuary cities" law supported by the Trump administration, a federal appeals court ruled on Monday…
- 25 Sep 17, 9:46pm -
Jerry Jones, Cowboys Kneel Before National Anthem
The Cowboys and owner Jerry Jones locked arms and took a knee in unity before the National Anthem on Monday ahead of Dallas' game against the Arizona Cardinals.
- 25 Sep 17, 7:54pm -
Trump Revels in Drama over Spat with NFL
President Donald Trump is indulging in his favorite kind of drama — personal, aggressive, culturally volatile and entirely of his own making.
- 25 Sep 17, 7:08pm -
Feds Rush Aid to Puerto Rico Amid Growing Pleas for Help
The U.S. ramped up its response Monday to the humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico while the Trump administration sought to blunt criticism that its response to Hurricane Maria has fallen short of it efforts in Texas and Florida after the recent hurric…
- 25 Sep 17, 7:00pm -
Chelsea Manning Claims She's Banned From Canada
Chelsea Manning, the former Army soldier who was convicted of leaking several hundred thousand government documents to the media, claimed Monday that Canada will not allow her to enter its country.
- 25 Sep 17, 5:28pm -
Longtime Bills Stadium Worker Quits After Players Take a Knee
A stadium worker for the Buffalo Bills quit his job of nearly 30 years after players on the team protested by kneeling or locking arms during the national anthem before the game Sunday.
- 25 Sep 17, 5:20pm -
All Rise: Yankees' Judge Breaks Rookie Home Run Record
New York Yankees' right fielder Aaron Judge on Monday broke Mark McGwire's rookie home run record when he belted a pair of homers at Yankee Stadium against the Kansas City Royals.
- 25 Sep 17, 5:12pm -
Alejandro Villanueva: Jersey Sales Soar for Lone Steelers Anthem Stander
Alejandro Villanueva's No. 78 Pittsburgh Steelers jersey sales have risen to the top in the last 24 hours since Villanueva became the only Steelers player to stand for the national anthem before Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears.
- 25 Sep 17, 4:54pm -
NSA Leaker Can't Stomach Jail Food, Seeks to Be Released
Attorneys for a woman accused of leaking a classified document to the media said new evidence and jail food are reasons to release her pending her trial.
- 25 Sep 17, 4:51pm -
Mystery of Great Pyramid Stones' Transport Solved, Experts Say
The mystery of how builders transported stone 500 miles to build the Great Pyramid has been solved, archaeologists believe.
- 25 Sep 17, 3:11pm -
John McCain's Cancer Prognosis: 'Poor,' 'Very, Very Serious'
Sen. John McCain said his cancer prognosis is poor and "very, very serious" during an interview on CBS "60 Minutes" Sunday.
- 25 Sep 17, 1:30pm -
Megyn Kelly 'Today' Debut Gets Mixed Reviews All Over
Megyn Kelly’s “Today” debut was as live as it gets on Monday, but her first morning out got mixed reviews, almost immediately from the early responder news sites and on social media.
- 25 Sep 17, 12:36pm -

L.A. News - National News

Trump-Xi summit in Beijing: What's at stake

ICE puts new restrictions on members of Congress inspecting detention centers

California's Democratic incumbents face primary challenges from political newcomers

In war with Iran, China sees a familiar pattern of U.S. mistakes

California consumers accuse popular Italian food brand of tomato fraud

Oversight chair seeks information from OpenAI's Sam Altman about potential financial conflicts

Reuters - World News

Europe threatens digital taxes without global deal, after U.S. quits talks
The European Union said on Thursday it could impose taxes on digital giants such as Google , Amazon and Facebook even without a global agreement by the year-end, after Washington quit talks and stoked fears of a new trade war.
- 18 Jun 20, 8:37am -
Denmark will reopen to most European nations except Portugal, much of Sweden
Denmark said on Thursday it would allow entry to citizens from most European nations with a low number of COVID-19 infections from June 27 - two months earlier than originally planned, including some two million people from hard-hit nearby Sweden.…
- 18 Jun 20, 8:37am -
EU leaders to support extending Russia economic sanctions, sources say
European Union leaders are expected on Friday to back extending the bloc's main economic sanctions against Russia over the turmoil in Ukraine until the end of January 2021, diplomatic sources and officials said.
- 18 Jun 20, 8:31am -
Polish and U.S. presidents to discuss coperation over nuclear energy
Polish President Andrzej Duda said on Thursday that cooperation between the United States and Poland over nuclear energy projects will be part of his talks with Donald Trump in Washington next week.
- 18 Jun 20, 8:30am -
'Palestinian lives matter': Killing of autistic man by Israeli police draws George Floyd parallels
The killing of an autistic Palestinian by Israeli police has sparked protests by both Palestinians and Israelis, drawing comparisons with the death of African-American George Floyd in the United States.
- 18 Jun 20, 8:24am -

Malaysia could send Rohingya detainees back out to sea: sources
Malaysia is considering a plan to send nearly 300 Rohingya Muslim refugees detained after arriving on a damaged boat back out to sea once the ship has been fixed, two security sources told Reuters on Thursday.
- 18 Jun 20, 8:20am -
Iran says it successfully tests new naval cruise missile
Iran said on Thursday its navy had successfully fired a new locally made cruise missile during war games in the northern Indian Ocean and near the entrance to the Gulf.
- 18 Jun 20, 8:19am -
Nepal's parliament approves map including territory controlled by India
The upper house of Nepal’s parliament approved a new map of the country on Thursday including land controlled by India, in a row that has strained ties between the South Asian neighbours.
- 18 Jun 20, 8:17am -
Russia says preparing for new wave of coronavirus in autumn
Russia said on Thursday it was already preparing for a new wave of the coronavirus pandemic in the autumn, after officials reported their lowest daily rise in new infections since May 1.
- 18 Jun 20, 8:07am -
Factbox: Major incidents in Mexico's drug gang conflict
Mexico has been blighted by rising violence during its so-called 'War on Drugs' that began in 2006 during the administration of former President Felipe Calderon, who sent in armed forces to tackle the increasingly powerful drug cartels.
- 18 Jun 20, 8:02am -
As Mexico focuses on coronavirus, drug gang violence rises
The coronavirus is threatening to hamstring Mexico's fight against some of its most vicious drug gangs, as police and officials fall sick, security forces are diverted to guard medical centers and military barracks are converted to COVID-19 clinics.…
- 18 Jun 20, 8:02am -
India says to join June 23 trilateral meeting with Russia, China
India will take part in a trilateral meeting with Russia and China next week, India's foreign ministry said on Thursday, days after Indian and Chinese troops clashed on a remote Himalayan border, leaving at least 20 people dead.
- 18 Jun 20, 7:48am -
Hong Kong store owner rejects call to remove protest statue
The owner of a children's clothes shop in Hong Kong has refused a request from his landlord to remove a statue celebrating anti-government protests saying he wanted to teach children about democracy and he was not violating his lease agreement.
- 18 Jun 20, 7:38am -
Pakistani court convicts three men in politician's murder in London
A Pakistani court on Thursday sentenced three men to life in imprison for their part in the assassination of a Pakistani political leader who was stabbed to death in London in 2010, a government prosecutor said.
- 18 Jun 20, 7:32am -
Indians hold funerals for soldiers killed at China border, burn portraits of Xi
Indians burned portraits of Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday as families cremated the remains of some of the 20 soldiers killed in brutal hand-to-hand fighting with Chinese troops in a disputed mountainous border region.
- 18 Jun 20, 7:28am -
German prosecutors accuse Russia of ordering murder of former Chechen rebel in Berlin
German federal prosecutors accused Russia on Thursday of ordering the killing of a former Chechen rebel in Berlin last summer and indicted a Russian man for the murder, which has severely strained diplomatic ties.
- 18 Jun 20, 7:20am -
Belarus president's main rival detained before election, lawyers say
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko's main rival has been detained for questioning in a crackdown on opponents before an Aug. 9 presidential election, lawyers for the detained candidate said on Thursday.
- 18 Jun 20, 7:19am -
China finds heavy coronavirus traces in seafood, meat sections of Beijing food market
China has found the trading sections for meat and seafood in Beijing's wholesale food market to be severely contaminated with the new coronavirus and suspects the area's low temperature and high humidity may have been contributing factors, officials…
- 18 Jun 20, 7:12am -
Former Japanese justice minister, lawmaker wife arrested for suspected vote-buying
A former Japanese justice minister and his lawmaker wife were arrested on Thursday on suspicion of vote-buying, prosecutors said, in a serious blow to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as he struggles with falling public support.
- 18 Jun 20, 7:10am -
UK's Johnson, France's Macron to discuss coronavirus, Brexit: Johnson's spokesman
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and French President Emmanuel Macron will most likely talk about the global fight against the novel coronavirus and Britain's future relationship with the European Union at talks later on Thursday.
- 18 Jun 20, 7:01am -

L.A. Times - World News

Trump-Xi summit in Beijing: What's at stake
Agenda for talks between Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping highlights the array of U.S. interests that depend on — and often clash with — Beijing's policies.
- 1 day ago 12 May 26, 5:10pm -
ICE puts new restrictions on members of Congress inspecting detention centers
A new ICE policy requires members of Congress to seek advanced approval in order to speak with detainees during oversight inspections at detention facilities.
- 1 day ago 12 May 26, 3:47pm -
In war with Iran, China sees a familiar pattern of U.S. mistakes
President Trump arrives in Beijing this week for talks with a Chinese government that is confident as ever in its ascendance on the world stage.
- 2 days ago 12 May 26, 5:00am -
California's Democratic incumbents face primary challenges from political newcomers
The challenges are part of a national wave reshaping the debate over generational power and the direction of the Democratic Party ahead of the 2026 midterms.
- 2 days ago 12 May 26, 5:00am -
California consumers accuse popular Italian food brand of tomato fraud
A U.S.-based food giant claims its product contain premium, Italian-grown tomatoes. Two Californian shoppers are calling it out, alleging tomato fraud.
- 2 days ago 12 May 26, 5:00am -

Oversight chair seeks information from OpenAI's Sam Altman about potential financial conflicts
The letter comes amid a high-stakes legal battle between onetime partners Sam Altman and Elon Musk, who in 2015 co-founded the AI company behind ChatGPT.
- 2 days ago 11 May 26, 7:21pm -
Entertainment mogul Byron Allen to acquire BuzzFeed, HuffPost
Buzzfeed, once an internet sensation known for its listicles, news and quizzes, has fallen on hard times.
- 2 days ago 11 May 26, 7:03pm -
Arcadia mayor, accused of being Chinese foreign agent, strikes deal with feds and resigns
Federal authorities alleged that Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, was cultivated to help promote pro-China policies, according to a plea agreement unsealed Monday.
- 2 days ago 11 May 26, 2:54pm -
FCC commissioner joins Disney's free-speech fight
The lone Democrat said certain FCC actions were designed to prompt TV networks to self-censor and tone down their news coverage of President Trump.
- 2 days ago 11 May 26, 12:43pm -
Fears of an AI breakthrough force the U.S. and China to talk
A Trump administration once eager to gun for technological supremacy is now, for the first time, reckoning with the power AI could unleash if left unchecked.
- 3 days ago 11 May 26, 5:00am -
Cartel wars, El Chapo's sons, a mysterious kidnapping and an extraordinary U.S. indictment
The U.S. case against a Mexican governor is entwined with the mysterious kidnapping of Sinaloa cartel kingpin Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada. That betrayal may have triggered a political and criminal reckoning on both sides of the border.
- 4 days ago 10 May 26, 5:00am -
Big donors backed Harris in 2024. For 2028, they're not so sure
Though few in the party want to criticize Harris, few appear ready to endorse her. Conversations about her prospects often come down to one thing: Democrats' anxiety about winning.
- 4 days ago 10 May 26, 5:00am -
Taiwan fears Trump will speak off-script on its fate in Beijing
Taiwanese officials fear even the most subtle rhetorical change in policy from Trump could imperil a delicate status quo that has held for decades.
- 4 days ago 10 May 26, 5:00am -
BTS came to Mexico and these fans will never be the same
More than 1. million Mexicans tried to get tickets to this week's BTS shows in Mexico City. Many of those who failed showed up anyway.
- 5 days ago 9 May 26, 5:00am -
California abortion pill suppliers ready with workaround in case of Supreme Court ban
The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing whether to restrict access to the country's most popular abortion method, but California's network of online providers and pharmaceutical suppliers already has an alternative in mind.
- 5 days ago 9 May 26, 5:00am -
General Motors to pay $12.5 million to settle claims that it illegally sold California driver data
The settlement is the largest California Consumer Privacy Act penalty in the state's history.
- 5 days ago 8 May 26, 3:34pm -
'Speed running' trend spreads despite Scientology and social media sites trying to stop it
So-called speed running incidents at Church of Scientology buildings have expanded from Los Angeles to other cities and countries. The organization has issued a legal warning to an online content creator it accuses of promoting the practice, while vi…
- 5 days ago 8 May 26, 2:51pm -
Disney's ABC challenges FCC, escalating fight over free speech
The Walt Disney Co. owned network's salvo sets the stage for a 1st Amendment fight
- 5 days ago 8 May 26, 1:09pm -
Two Yellowstone hikers seriously injured in suspected grizzly bear attack
The attack occurred on a trail — Mystic Falls, near Old Faithful — that until 2024 had been closed to reduce the chance of conflicts with grizzly bears.
- 5 days ago 8 May 26, 9:37am -
Virginia high court strikes down Democratic redistricting plan, dimming party's midterm hopes
The plan was expected to help Democrats win as many as four additional congressional seats amid an escalating, nationwide battle for control of Congress.
- 5 days ago 8 May 26, 9:24am -
Ships at L.A.'s ports face a fuel shock that's shaking the economy
Shipping companies are imposing fuel surcharges and avoiding expensive routes as the cost for container ship fuel rises amid the war in Iran.
- 6 days ago 8 May 26, 5:00am -
Mail-a-handgun: Trump administration pushes to allow firearms to be delivered by USPS
The Trump administration is pushing the Unites States Postal Service to allow people to send concealable handguns in the mail after the Department of Justice declared a 99-year-old ban on the practice unconstitutional.
- 6 days ago 7 May 26, 9:18pm -
Louisiana urges Supreme Court to block abortion pills sent by mail
The justices are likely to act soon on emergency appeals filed by two makers of mifepristone, used in abortions.
- 6 days ago 7 May 26, 5:39pm -
California under pressure — again — as partisan redistricting wars escalate
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling limiting the Voting Rights Act has some Democrats asking whether California could go further in redrawing maps to target GOP districts.
- 7 days ago 7 May 26, 5:00am -
Purported Jeffrey Epstein suicide note had echoes of messages he had sent earlier
The note contains an apparent reference to a line from a 1931 Little Rascals short film that Epstein had used in at least two email messages.
- 7 days ago 6 May 26, 7:37pm -
Commentary: Spencer Pratt goes viral as an AI superhero for L.A. Will it translate into votes?
To the rescue? Spencer Pratt's campaign for mayor of Los Angeles gets the AI superhero treatment. But will it be enough to influence voters?
- 7 days ago 6 May 26, 3:50pm -
Ted Turner, CNN creator who revolutionized the media industry, dies at 87
Ted Turner, the media mogul who created CNN and revolutionized cable television, has died.
- 7 days ago 6 May 26, 9:32am -
Tom Steyer tries to sell voters on his own personal change
Tom Steyer has sold himself to voters as an agent of change, but will they buy the billionaire's own transformation?
- 8 days ago 6 May 26, 5:00am -
Iranians recount desperate attempts to find survivors after school bombing
Iranians recount their desperate attempts to find survivors after the deadly missile strike, attributed to the U.S., on the Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School on the war's first day.
- 8 days ago 6 May 26, 5:00am -
While ICE cracked down on L.A. protests, Marines were told to use force as 'last resort'
Documents obtained by nonprofit American Oversight show a glaring contrast between the training of Marines and that of immigration agents, who have been accused of using unnecessary force.
- 8 days ago 6 May 26, 5:00am -
Top takeaways from fiery, at times ugly, California governor debate on CNN
Democrat Xavier Becerra's rapid rise in California's race for governor made him a ripe and constant target during a combative nationally televised debate Tuesday evening.
- 8 days ago 6 May 26, 1:46am -
Commentary: Who won the California governor debate on CNN? Here's what our columnists say
Villaraigosa had a strong night. Becerra projected steadiness. Bianco was the biggest loser. Where did all of this land with California voters?
- 8 days ago 5 May 26, 11:12pm -
Operation Epic Fury against Iran 'is over,' Rubio says
The U.S. military campaign that launched the war with Iran, Operation Epic Fury, 'is over,' Secretary of State Marco Rubio says, telling reporters that a new defensive phase has begun to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
- 8 days ago 5 May 26, 10:16am -
'Stuck with one another': Supreme Court resembles a feuding family
The Supreme Court justices try to maintain a cordial working relationship. But amid a sharp ideological divide, testy exchanges and simmering anger have been increasing.
- 9 days ago 5 May 26, 5:00am -
They boarded a luxury Antarctic cruise. Then hantavirus took a deadly toll
Hantavirus is suspected of spreading aboard a luxury cruise ship, killing three passengers and sparking new concerns as a once obscure disease, with an extraordinarily high death rate, rises amid changing climate conditions.
- 9 days ago 4 May 26, 8:25pm -
Fresh attacks in the gulf spark fears of renewed war with Iran
A wave of fresh strikes on the United Arab Emirates and Oman, along with reports of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, undermined confidence in the truce between the United States and Iran.
- 9 days ago 4 May 26, 3:07pm -
Supreme Court puts hold on ruling that would block mailing of abortion pills
If the order is upheld, it would make it illegal for women in California and other states to obtain the pills through a pharmacy or by mail if they did not see a doctor first.
- 9 days ago 4 May 26, 1:35pm -
Kamala Harris endorses L.A. Mayor Karen Bass for reelection
Former Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for reelection on Monday. The Democrats are longtime allies.
- 9 days ago 4 May 26, 9:00am -
How a onetime top Dodgers prospect became an advisor to four U.S. presidents
David Lesch was supposed to have a distinguished career with the Dodgers after being drafted by the team. Instead, he became Middle East political expert.
- 10 days ago 4 May 26, 6:00am -
Inside Israel's AI targeting system: How data from a phone become a death sentence
The Israeli military has used a targeting system powered by artificial intelligence to launch what it says are attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon.
- 10 days ago 4 May 26, 5:00am -
Nevada's hidden earthquake risk revealed as Las Vegas, Reno shake
A flurry of seismic activity recently has struck Nevada, including a magnitude 5.7 earthquake 45 miles east of Reno that was powerful enough to cause moderate-to-strong shaking in the small town of Silver Springs. What's fueling the spate of earthqua…
- 10 days ago 4 May 26, 5:00am -
Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition
Rudolph W. Giuliani has been hospitalized in critical but stable condition, his spokesperson said Sunday.
- 10 days ago 3 May 26, 8:03pm -
Cole Allen's journey from young athlete and Caltech grad to accused gunman in D.C. attack
Cole Tomas Allen, 'a godly person' and indie video game developer, allegedly attempted to assassinate President Trump at the White House correspondents' dinner.
- 11 days ago 3 May 26, 5:00am -
California braces for uncertainty as last shipment of Persian Gulf oil arrives in Long Beach
Now California must figure out how to replace some 200,000 barrels of oil a day that will no longer be arriving from the Persian Gulf.
- 11 days ago 3 May 26, 5:00am -
A defiant Iran leaves Trump with few options
A legal deadline for congressional authorization threatens to increase pressure on the administration — and underscore lagging support for the unpopular war.
- 12 days ago 2 May 26, 5:00am -
Google, Nvidia and other tech titans sign AI deal with the Pentagon
The Department of Defense said agreements with eight companies would help establish the 'United States military as an AI-first fighting force.'
- 12 days ago 1 May 26, 5:31pm -
LAPD scrambles to find enough officers to police the Olympics
Los Angeles police officials said at a budget hearing this week they need 6,500 officers available to properly staff the Olympics in 2028, but meeting that goal would require support from other departments or a hiring spree that seems impossible give…
- 12 days ago 1 May 26, 4:57pm -
DOJ case threatens Southern Poverty Law Center's mission monitoring California hate groups
For years, the Southern Poverty Law Center has been one of the few groups monitoring activity by far-right extremists in California. But the organization was recently charged with fraud and money laundering by the Trump administration.
- 13 days ago 1 May 26, 5:00am -
Coded messages, 'red boxing' and other allegations in California's testy race for governor
Becerra's campaign website added strategic messaging often used to signal priorities to independent expenditure committees that cannot coordinate directly with the campaign.
- 13 days ago 1 May 26, 5:00am -
Your guide to the California Congressional District 45 race: Derek Tran faces five challengers
California Congressional District 45 race: Democrat Derek Tran, who won by just over 600 votes in 2024, faces five Republican challengers to represent this Orange County district.
- 13 days ago 1 May 26, 5:00am -
Behind the Trump administration's detentions of L.A. Iranians, a divided diaspora
In L.A., home to the largest Iranian diaspora, a vocal segment has joined forces with Trump-aligned far-right activists to wage campaigns against other Iranians.
- 13 days ago 1 May 26, 5:00am -
Recycled plastics industry gets unexpected boost from Iran War
Conflict in Iran has raised the cost of oil and downstream products like virgin plastic. That's a boon for recycled plastic, which is now cost competitive.
- 13 days ago 1 May 26, 5:00am -
Commentary: Fox loses it when Elmo learns Arabic, but can't find the words for Saudi prince's stake in U.S. media
Muslims are conservative media's go-to bogeymen, until they finance MAGA. Fox News, like the Republican administration, is cherry-picking what parts of Islam it'll tolerate.
- 13 days ago 30 Apr 26, 12:23pm -
Cole Tomas Allen, Torrance man accused of trying to kill Trump at press gala, to remain jailed until trial
Allen, charged with attempting to assassinate the president, agreed to his ongoing detention during a brief hearing in federal court in Washington on Thursday.
- 13 days ago 30 Apr 26, 11:44am -
Sheinbaum defies U.S. demand to extradite Mexican officials on drug charges
Mexican president says she won't arrest officials indicted by the U.S. on drug charges without firm proof.
- 13 days ago 30 Apr 26, 11:17am -

AP - Top International News

Syria's Kurds put IS on trial with focus on reconciliation
QAMISHLI, Syria (AP) -- The "Defense of the People" Court is an almost intimate place. Three judges - two men and a woman - sat behind a large desk. The defendant, a former Islamic State group fighter in Syria, faced them in a chair…
- -
A look at the Kurdish-run courts trying IS in northern Syria
QAMISHLI, Syria (AP) -- After defeating the Islamic State group in battle, Syria's Kurds want to show they can also bring justice....
- -
Worry, fear in Iran ahead of Trump's decision on atomic deal
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- On the streets of Tehran, every day seems to bring more worry and fear ahead of President Donald Trump's decision this week on whether to pull America out of the nuclear deal with Iran....
- -
Guatemala's crusading prosecutor exits amid praise, threats
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) -- It's been a long time since it was safe for Thelma Aldana to go out in public alone, and perhaps it never will be again....
- -
AP Explains: Why every vote is not equal in Malaysia polls
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) -- Malaysia's opposition parties have never come close to winning a majority of seats in a national election, even in 2013 when their total vote exceeded the ruling coalition. That year, the ruling National Fro…
- -

Lebanon votes in shadow of Syria war, reflecting divisions
BEIRUT (AP) -- Voting Sunday for the first time in her life, the young Shiite Muslim woman said she was casting her ballot for the Shiite militant Hezbollah group. One of her relatives was killed while fighting Sunni militants near the border…
- -
Low turnout worries politicians as Lebanon voting ends
BEIRUT (AP) -- Lebanon's first national elections in nine years were marked by a tepid turnout Sunday, reflecting voter frustration over endemic corruption and a stagnant economy....
- -
Airplane and oil deals at risk in Trump pullout of Iran deal
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- From airplanes to oilfields, billions of dollars are on the line for international corporations as President Donald Trump weighs whether to pull America out of Iran's nuclear deal with world powers....
- -
Australia says asylum seekers target New Zealand backdoor
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) -- People smugglers are marketing New Zealand as a back door into Australia, an Australian government minister said Monday after Malaysian authorities intercepted a boat carrying Sri Lankan asylum seekers....
- -
A Zimbabwe Spring? New leader embraces surprising freedoms
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) -- Zimbabwe's new president is rolling out freedoms as never seen before in the country recovering from the 37-year grip of former leader Robert Mugabe....
- -

AP - Top U.S. News

Giuliani struggles to help Trump with his defense
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump's new attorney, Rudy Giuliani, is trying hard to support his client's stance on legal challenges coming from investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 election and a $130,000 hush…
- -
Hawaii volcano destroys dozens of homes, forces evacuations
PAHOA, Hawaii (AP) -- Hawaii's Kilauea volcano destroyed 26 homes and spewed lava hundreds of feet into the air, leaving evacuated residents unsure how long they might be displaced....
- -
Pelosi says Democrats have cash and environment to win House
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi said Sunday that House Democrats have the fundraising, the issues and the political atmosphere on their side to win back the majority in November....
- -
Monday hearing could have big implications in Greitens' case
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- A judge on Monday will consider whether the pivotal witness in Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens' criminal trial - a woman involved in an affair with him - should be prohibited from testifying....
- -
Chelsea Manning: Insurgent bid for US Senate is genuine
NORTH BETHESDA, Md. (AP) -- Chelsea Manning is no longer living as a transgender woman in a male military prison, serving the lengthiest sentence ever for revealing U.S. government secrets. She's free to grow out her hair, travel the worl…
- -

Annual Muzzle 'awards' go to alleged protest squelchers
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- A Texas principal accused of expelling a student who stayed seated during the Pledge of Allegiance and a Utah high school accused of censoring its student newspaper have been bestowed Jefferson Muzzles, tongue-in-cheek aw…
- -
Illinois counties declare 'sanctuary' status for gun owners
CHICAGO (AP) -- Several rural Illinois counties have taken a stand for gun rights by co-opting a word that conservatives associate with a liberal policy to skirt the law: sanctuary....
- -
AP review: More than 30 mishaps from armed adults at schools
They are the "good guys with guns" the National Rifle Association says are needed to protect students from shooters: a school police officer, a teacher who moonlights in law enforcement, a veteran sheriff....
- -
NASA launches InSight spacecraft to Mars to dig down deep
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- A robotic geologist armed with a hammer and quake monitor rocketed toward Mars on Saturday, aiming to land on the red planet and explore its mysterious insides....
- -
Sheriff: Highway sniper "idolized" school shooting suspect
GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) -- A sniper who killed himself after firing on cars and injuring people on a Georgia highway idolized the Parkland, Florida school shooting suspect, a sheriff said Saturday....
- -

CBSNews.com

newWhat we know about hantavirus cases tied to deadly cruise ship outbreak
Health officials have identified at least 11 confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus tied to an outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
- 37 mins ago 13 May 26, 7:39pm -
new5/13: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump's trip to China gets underway; DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin details what ICE agents will be doing at World Cup games.
- 38 mins ago 13 May 26, 7:38pm -
newMusk flew to China near end of OpenAI trial, after judge warned he could be recalled
Elon Musk arrived in Beijing on Wednesday, as his $150 billion lawsuit against OpenAI's Sam Altman played out. But a judge told Musk last month he may be recalled to a California courtroom for further testimony at the request of OpenAI lawyers.
- 43 mins ago 13 May 26, 7:33pm -
newDenise Powell projected to win Democratic primary in key Nebraska district
The state's electoral system was a key issue in the 2nd Congressional District primary to replace GOP Rep. Don Bacon.
- 47 mins ago 13 May 26, 7:29pm -
newWhat led to the so-called "learning recession" in American schools?
The annual Education Scorecard is highlighting a long-term decline in learning among American students. CBS News national correspondent Meg Oliver breaks down the results.
- 1 hour ago 13 May 26, 7:12pm -

newHow Taiwan factors into Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping
President Trump is in Beijing for a high-stakes meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. He last visited Beijing nearly a decade ago in 2017. This time around, the two are expected to discuss trade, the Middle East and Taiwan. Jonathan Czin,…
- 1 hour ago 13 May 26, 7:06pm -
newWhy Taiwan is a major flashpoint between the U.S. and China
For decades, U.S. presidents have remained steadfast in their defense of the tiny Asian ally from its neighboring giant.
- 1 hour ago 13 May 26, 7:05pm -
newCourt overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions, orders new trial
Alex Murdaugh was convicted of his killing his wife and his son at the family's home in 2021.
- 1 hour ago 13 May 26, 7:01pm -
newTrump arrives in Beijing to meet with Xi Jinping
President Trump said before he left that he and President Xi Jinping "have a lot of things to discuss."
- 1 hour ago 13 May 26, 7:00pm -
newBody of second U.S. soldier who went missing in Morocco recovered
The Army identified the soldier as Spc. Mariyah Collington.
- 1 hour ago 13 May 26, 6:50pm -
newExtended interview: DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin on ICE at the World Cup, hantavirus and more
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin speaks with CBS News' Nicole Sganga in this exclusive interview about a number of topics, including ICE's role at the World Cup, "Alligator Alcatraz," the U.S. response to hantavirus and more.
- 1 hour ago 13 May 26, 6:48pm -
newIs the rise of a powerful new China a true narrative?
As President Trump and China's Xi Jinping prepare to meet, Americans will hear a lot about American decline and the rise of a powerful new China. The Chinese certainly believe it - but is it true? Tony Dokoupil has more.
- 2 hours ago 13 May 26, 6:40pm -
newNew video shows dramatic Air Force rescue after plane crash off Florida coast
The U.S. military rescued a small plane that crashed off Florida's East Coast on Tuesday. The passengers were stranded at sea for hours. Cristian Benavides reports.
- 2 hours ago 13 May 26, 6:31pm -
newDHS chief Mullin says agency has no plan to shut down "Alligator Alcatraz"
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the department has no plan to shut down Alligator Alcatraz, following reports that companies hired by Florida to operate the detention center were told it would close.
- 2 hours ago 13 May 26, 6:31pm -
newAmerican monitored for hantavirus: "I'm just ready to cope" with quarantine
Jake Rosmarin is one of the 16 Americans at the University of Nebraska Medical Center being monitored for signs of hantavirus. Ian Lee spoke with him and has more details.
- 2 hours ago 13 May 26, 6:28pm -
newAlex Murdaugh's lawyers say they "look forward to a new trial"
Alex Murdaugh's double murder trial drew national attention, but three years later, South Carolina's Supreme Court tossed aside his conviction. Mark Strassmann reports on the new developments.
- 2 hours ago 13 May 26, 6:26pm -
newInflation is getting worse, Americans are feeling the impact
Wholesale prices in the U.S. jumped 6% last month compared to a year ago, the highest annual increase in more than three years. Gas prices are driving the increase, and Americans are feeling the impact. Jo Ling Kent reports.
- 2 hours ago 13 May 26, 6:24pm -
newChina's most critical issue is Taiwan, also central to America's economy
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called Taiwan "the most important issue" between his country and the U.S. About 10% of the population in Taiwan wants to reunify with mainland China, and there are real fears that it will fall under communist control.…
- 2 hours ago 13 May 26, 6:22pm -
newUtah woman's hopes of flipping mansion flop after murder charge
Utah woman accused of murdering husband loses $12 million real estate deal after his death.
- 2 hours ago 13 May 26, 6:17pm -
newTrump given red carpet welcome in Beijing
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet face-to-face for the first time on this trip at an elaborate welcome ceremony. The two-day visit is meant to signal stability to the world, showing that the competition between the U.S. and C…
- 2 hours ago 13 May 26, 6:17pm -
newDid Utah mom poison her husband, then write a children's book on grief?
When her husband Eric died in March of 2022, Kouri Richins wrote a children's book to help her sons cope with the loss of their father – then she was charged in his death. Follow the timeline for a deep dive into the history of Eric and Kouri's rel…
- 2 hours ago 13 May 26, 6:15pm -
newWhy Alex Murdaugh's murder conviction was overturned
Three years after Alex Murdaugh was convicted of killing his wife and son, the South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned the verdict and granted Murdaugh a new trial. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
- 2 hours ago 13 May 26, 5:54pm -
newDHS Secretary Mullin says ICE won't "round up" people at World Cup
Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin told CBS News that ICE arrests at the FIFA World Cup are not off the table, but the agency will not be at the global sporting event for the purpose of immigration arrests.
- 2 hours ago 13 May 26, 5:48pm -
newHow improved U.S.-China relationship could benefit the world
President Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday morning ahead of a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. CBS News' Anna Coren and Natalie Brand report.
- 3 hours ago 13 May 26, 5:41pm -
newMarkwayne Mullin details ICE's role at World Cup games
It's been less than two months since Markwayne Mullin was sworn in as the Secretary of Homeland Security. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga sat down with him for an exclusive interview.
- 3 hours ago 13 May 26, 5:41pm -
new5/13: CBS Evening News
President Trump in China amid economic pressure at home caused by Iran war; Alex Murdaugh to be tried again after court overturns murder convictions.
- 3 hours ago 13 May 26, 5:30pm -
newAI is fabricating citations in biomedical studies, researchers find
"Your doctor could be making decisions around treatment based on studies that never existed," one expert said.
- 4 hours ago 13 May 26, 4:09pm -
newCEOs worth nearly $1 trillion accompany Trump to China
The delegation of business leaders underscores the deep ties many major U.S. companies maintain with China despite years of trade tensions.
- 9 hours ago 13 May 26, 11:29am -
newU.S. students' "reading recession" continuing but some places bucking the trend
Researchers say the U.S. is experiencing a "reading recession" that predates the pandemic. But some places are bucking the trend, chalking up higher test scores.
- 14 hours ago 13 May 26, 6:43am -
Pennsylvania woman finds 3.09-carat white diamond at Arkansas state park
A woman from Pennsylvania found a 3.09-carat white diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas.
- 1 day ago 12 May 26, 11:20am -

MSNBC.com - Latest News

newHoward Lutnick minimizes Epstein island visit in newly released testimony transcript
Trump’s commerce secretary was interviewed by the House Oversight Committee last week about his relationship with the late convicted sex offender. The post Howard Lutnick minimizes Epstein island visit in newly released testimony transcript appear…
- 1 hour ago 13 May 26, 7:08pm -
newWednesday’s Mini-Report, 5.13.26
Today’s edition of quick hits.The post Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 5.13.26 appeared first on MS NOW.
- 4 hours ago 13 May 26, 4:30pm -
newThe MAGA movement’s KKK revisionism is revealing
Some Republicans — such as Rep. Harriet Hageman of Wyoming — keep trying to portray the Ku Klux Klan as a liberal creation, despite all evidence to the contrary.The post The MAGA movement’s KKK revisionism is revealing appeared first on MS NOW…
- 4 hours ago 13 May 26, 4:07pm -
newRaskin wants answers from Todd Blanche about alleged payments to fired FBI agents
The Maryland Democrat is investigating alleged payments to fired and disciplined FBI agents that he says amount to millions of taxpayer dollars. The post Raskin wants answers from Todd Blanche about alleged payments to fired FBI agents appeared firs…
- 4 hours ago 13 May 26, 4:05pm -
newPrivate Chinese companies considering selling Iran anti-aircraft missiles
The Chinese government has repeatedly denied arms sales to Tehran, but one U.S. official told MS NOW, “There is definitely some activity.”The post Private Chinese companies considering selling Iran anti-aircraft missiles appeared first on MS NOW…
- 4 hours ago 13 May 26, 4:02pm -

newJason Collins died without seeing another NBA player come out
Despite the courage Jason Collins showed by coming out of the closet, there is still a closet in male professional sports.The post Jason Collins died without seeing another NBA player come out appeared first on MS NOW.
- 5 hours ago 13 May 26, 3:28pm -
newFacing pushback over his Reflecting Pool fixation, Trump quietly changes his story
That the president’s version of events is already evolving suggests he knows he has a burgeoning political problem.The post Facing pushback over his Reflecting Pool fixation, Trump quietly changes his story appeared first on MS NOW.
- 5 hours ago 13 May 26, 3:07pm -
newThe 3 geostrategic mistakes that weakened Trump before Beijing
Three miscalculations — on trade, Iran and NATO alliances — have eroded Trump’s leverage heading into what may be the most consequential summit of his second term.The post The 3 geostrategic mistakes that weakened Trump before Beijing appeared…
- 5 hours ago 13 May 26, 2:56pm -
newOversight Democrat tells James Comer to ‘do his damn job’ after Epstein field hearing
Rep. Maxwell Frost said Comer was “engaged in obstructing this investigation and completely doing everything he can to help the White House cover this up.”The post Oversight Democrat tells James Comer to ‘do his damn job’ after Epstein field…
- 6 hours ago 13 May 26, 2:04pm -
newKevin Warsh confirmed as Federal Reserve chair
The son-in-law of billionaire Trump donor Ronald Lauder has vowed independence from the president on the central bank’s monetary policy. The post Kevin Warsh confirmed as Federal Reserve chair appeared first on MS NOW.
- 6 hours ago 13 May 26, 2:00pm -