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Shooting at Lake Near Oklahoma City Sends at Least 18 People to Hospitals
Authorities in Oklahoma were looking for suspects Monday in a weekend shooting at an unsanctioned lakeside party packed with young adults that left at least 23 people injured, some critically, according to police and hospital officials. It wasn't clear how many of those ...
Mon, 04 May 2026 06:08:12 EDTEEOC Prepares Lawsuit Against New York Times Over Bias Claim
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is preparing to file a civil rights lawsuit against The New York Times over a reverse-discrimination claim filed by a white male employee.
Mon, 04 May 2026 13:19:19 EDTRasmussen Poll: Majority Link Media to Trump Attack
Many Americans say the mainstream media's coverage of President Donald Trump inspired last month's assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, a Rasmussen Reports survey found.
Mon, 04 May 2026 14:02:58 EDTJudge Orders Release in Leak Case Involving WashPost Reporter
A federal judge ruled that a government contractor accused of leaking sensitive national security information to a Washington Post reporter can be released from custody under strict conditions.
Mon, 04 May 2026 14:19:34 EDTTrump Calls on South Korea After Iran Incident
President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran targeted vessels linked to international shipping operations near the Strait of Hormuz, including a South Korean cargo ship, while calling on Seoul to join a U.S.-led maritime security effort.
Mon, 04 May 2026 13:54:57 EDTGOP Readies Iran Strike Go-Ahead Amid Rising Tensions
A group of Senate Republicans is quietly preparing legislation to authorize the use of military force against Iran, positioning Congress to move quickly if President Donald Trump orders renewed strikes, according to sources familiar with the discussions who spoke with Semafor.
Mon, 04 May 2026 13:07:49 EDT2 Die as Car Plows Into Crowd in Leipzig, Germany
A driver plowed into people in the center of the German city of Leipzig on Monday, leaving two people dead, authorities said.
Mon, 04 May 2026 13:04:11 EDTTeachers Union Faces Complaint Alleging Antisemitism
The National Education Association, the nation's largest teachers union, is facing a federal civil rights complaint alleging it fostered an antisemitic environment that harassed Jewish members...
Mon, 04 May 2026 13:00:46 EDTMike Pence: Iran War 'Had to Happen'
The U.S. and Israel war with Iran "had to happen," former Vice President Mike Pence said, defending the conflict as necessary to confront decades of aggression by Tehran. "Iran has been at war with America...
Mon, 04 May 2026 12:50:28 EDTGiuliani Condition Improving, Remains in Critical Condition
Former New York City Mayor and longtime political figure Rudy Giuliani remains in critical condition in a West Palm Beach hospital, though sources close to his family say there have been encouraging signs of improvement in the past 24 hours.
Mon, 04 May 2026 12:43:42 EDTActing AG Blanche: DOJ Taking Aim at Food Prices
The Department of Justice will use every law enforcement tool available to address rising food prices, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Monday.
Mon, 04 May 2026 12:13:23 EDTTexas Lawmakers Move to Address AI Data Centers
Texas lawmakers are working to address the impact of artificial intelligence growth and data center expansion on rural communities, with a focus on water and electricity use. Republican state legislators say Texas offers space for new data centers...
Mon, 04 May 2026 12:17:43 EDTRudy Giuliani Recovering From Pneumonia, Spokesman Says
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was recovering from pneumonia, his spokesperson said in an X post on Monday. "Mayor Rudy Giuliani is recovering from pneumonia and is being monitored as a precautionary measure. On September 11th, Mayor Giuliani ran toward ...
Mon, 04 May 2026 11:58:59 EDTRep. Donalds Surges Ahead in Fla. GOP Governor Race
Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., holds a commanding lead in the GOP primary for Florida's governor, leading all other candidates by more than 45 percentage points in a recent poll from Fabrizio, Lee & Associates, according to a Florida Politics report.
Mon, 04 May 2026 11:58:10 EDTTrump's 'Project Freedom' Aims to Pressure Iran
President Donald Trump decided to implement "Project Freedom" because he reportedly was fed up with the stalemate in Iran. Trump grew increasingly frustrated with what officials described as a 'no deal, no war' deadlock, prompting him to take action...
Mon, 04 May 2026 11:39:52 EDTAstronomers Believe They've Detected an Atmosphere Around a Tiny, Icy World Beyond Pluto
A new study suggests that a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto harbors a thin, delicate atmosphere that may have been created by volcanic eruptions or a comet strike. Just 300 miles (500 kilometers) or so across, this mini Pluto...
Mon, 04 May 2026 11:33:11 EDTState Dept: Rubio to Visit Italy Amid Pope Tensions
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Rome and Vatican City this week in a bid to ease rising tensions between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV over U.S. policies, particularly the Iran war. The State Department said Monday that Rubio, a Catholic who has ...
Mon, 04 May 2026 10:56:46 EDTNebraska Democrats Back Candidate Planning to Exit Race
Nebraska Democratic Party leaders reportedly are encouraging voters to back a U.S. Senate primary candidate who plans to drop out of the general election to support an independent candidate backed by progressives, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass.
Mon, 04 May 2026 10:42:12 EDTSupreme Court Restores Access to Abortion Pill Mifepristone Through Telehealth, Mail, Pharmacies
The Supreme Court on Monday restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone, blocking a ruling that had threatened to upend one of the main ways abortion is provided across the nation.
Mon, 04 May 2026 11:02:54 EDTChina's Commerce Ministry Blocks US Sanctions Against 5 Refineries
China's Ministry of Commerce said on Saturday it had issued an injunction to block U.S. sanctions imposed on five Chinese refiners accused of buying Iranian oil, according to state news agency Xinhua. The ministry named the five as Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery,...
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