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US and Iran remain divided on Hormuz deal as White House rejects Tehran TV report

US and Iran remain divided on Hormuz deal as White House rejects Tehran TV report

  • Elwely Elwelly and Jana Choukeir Reuters

President Donald Trump said Wednesday the U.S. and Iran still have issues to resolve in peace talks after Washington dismissed an Iranian state television report of a framework deal. 

Trump declares himself in perfect health after physical exam

Trump declares himself in perfect health after physical exam

  • Bo Erickson Reuters

Recent photographs showing a blotchy neck rash have added to questions about Trump's health, following images in July 2025 of swollen ankles and a bruised hand concealed with makeup.

Trump's GOP purge claims Cornyn as Paxton wins: Texas runoff takeaways

Trump's GOP purge claims Cornyn as Paxton wins: Texas runoff takeaways

  • Phillip M. Bailey USA Today

Paxton will now face state Rep. James Talarico, 37, the Presbyterian seminarian who has some Democrats believing they could win a Texas Senate race for the first time since 1988.

Trump claims 2020 election 'rigged' at least 107 times in six months as midterms loom

Trump claims 2020 election 'rigged' at least 107 times in six months as midterms loom

  • Bo Erickson Reuters

Aides and interviewers often shrug off his comments, and critics dismiss them as the musings of a sore loser.

UFC arena soars above White House as Trump prepares for birthday cage fight

UFC arena soars above White House as Trump prepares for birthday cage fight

  • Joey Garrison USA Today

It looks like a rollercoaster soaring above the White House. But this isn't a theme park.

Big Tobacco comes out on top after FDA shake-up

Big Tobacco comes out on top after FDA shake-up

  • Yasmeen Abutaleb, Emma Rumney and Chris Prentice Reuters

The FDA's new, looser regulation of new vapes and nicotine pouches will potentially unleash hundreds more such products on the market, according to current and former officials.

US Justice Department seeks to lift injunction on ballroom project after shooting

US Justice Department seeks to lift injunction on ballroom project after shooting

  • REUTERS

The U.S. Justice Department said Saturday's shooting outside the White House showed an urgent need for improved security.

$18 an hour to stop mass shooters: US workplaces' first line of defense

$18 an hour to stop mass shooters: US workplaces' first line of defense

  • May 26, 2026

In a culture plagued by mass shootings, security guards work the front lines with little fanfare — and often unarmed.

Rubio says Iran deal could take days as US launches fresh strikes

Rubio says Iran deal could take days as US launches fresh strikes

  • May 26, 2026

Both sides had indicated progress on a deal that could halt the war and restart shipping through the blockaded Strait of Hormuz.

US strikes southern Iran, including boats attempting to lay mines

US strikes southern Iran, including boats attempting to lay mines

  • May 25, 2026

U.S. Central Command said the strikes were designed "to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces."

Pope Leo urges world to 'slow down' on AI in fervent first manifesto

Pope Leo urges world to 'slow down' on AI in fervent first manifesto

  • May 25, 2026

He also apologized for the church's role in slavery, and repudiated a doctrine used since the fifth century to justify some wars.

What do we know about the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus?

What do we know about the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus?

  • May 18, 2026

Here is what we know about this strain of the Ebola virus, known as Bundibugyo.

Judge tosses some key evidence in Luigi Mangione case

Judge tosses some key evidence in Luigi Mangione case

  • May 18, 2026

A New York judge has partially granted a request to toss crucial evidence obtained after law enforcement located Luigi Mangione after the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Trump threatens Iran as UAE and Saudi Arabia report drone incidents

Trump threatens Iran as UAE and Saudi Arabia report drone incidents

  • May 17, 2026

A drone strike caused a fire at a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates, officials said Sunday, while President Donald Trump again warned Iran officials to act "fast." 

Fishing boats worldwide tuck dockside as diesel prices surge on Iran war

Fishing boats worldwide tuck dockside as diesel prices surge on Iran war

Fishermen around the world are spending more time at the dock this spring as soaring fuel costs compromise their narrow profit margins.

Something weird and worrying is happening with rain, study finds

Something weird and worrying is happening with rain, study finds

New research shows that though the world sees more rain overall, it's getting drier at the same time. How can that be?

Here are the Democrats taking early steps in potential 2028 White House bids

Here are the Democrats taking early steps in potential 2028 White House bids

No one formally entered the race, but governors, senators and former candidates are fanning out to traditional early voting states, courting donors and rolling out books.

Trump 'may' release tax returns post-audit. Critics are skeptical

Trump 'may' release tax returns post-audit. Critics are skeptical

Trump's long-running explanation for not releasing his tax returns was upended Tuesday when a Justice Department document effectively shut down any existing IRS investigations against Trump.

Trump says there is no rush for Iran deal, US blockade stays

Trump says there is no rush for Iran deal, US blockade stays

President Donald Trump said Sunday he told his representatives not to rush into any deal with Iran and he remains committed to the blockade.

Homebuyers hammered as war-fueled bond rout drives rates higher

Homebuyers hammered as war-fueled bond rout drives rates higher

The era of ultra-cheap mortgages that reshaped American housing for a generation shows no signs of coming back.

Why the Koh‑i‑Noor diamond still sparks controversy

Why the Koh‑i‑Noor diamond still sparks controversy

“Diamonds are forever,” as the expression goes, and few gems embody that idea more powerfully than the Koh‑i‑Noor.

Trump DEI crackdown hit the boardroom. Now there are fewer women

Trump DEI crackdown hit the boardroom. Now there are fewer women

Women in America’s boardrooms made strides in the face of historic pushback in 2020. Then came the backlash against diversity initiatives.

Civil rights veterans see history repeating after high court guts Voting Rights Act 

Civil rights veterans see history repeating after high court guts Voting Rights Act 

Civil rights veterans express deep loss after the US Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act

He spent decades in prison. How the botched murder case was uncovered

He spent decades in prison. How the botched murder case was uncovered

Prosecutor misconduct played a role in more than 30% of wrongful conviction cases, the National Registry of Exonerations reported in 2020.

Suspect dies after shooting at officers near White House, official says

Suspect dies after shooting at officers near White House, official says

Officers at a checkpoint responded to gunshots and the suspect was taken to a hospital, a law enforcement official told Reuters.

Trump says framework of Iran deal 'largely negotiated,' with provision to reopen strait

Trump says framework of Iran deal 'largely negotiated,' with provision to reopen strait

Iran's Fars news agency reported that Trump's assertion that a deal was nearly final was "inconsistent with reality."

Republican defiance over 'anti-weaponization' fund sets up battle with Trump

Republican defiance over 'anti-weaponization' fund sets up battle with Trump

The battle threatens to intensify when Congress returns from recess, and could reverberate into November's midterms.

How Trump's revenge tour against Republicans could cost the party in November

How Trump's revenge tour against Republicans could cost the party in November

Trump may be as unpopular as he's ever been among the American electorate — but his grip on his core base of MAGA voters remains unshaken.

US Supreme Court's uneven approach to election-map rulings boosts Republicans

US Supreme Court's uneven approach to election-map rulings boosts Republicans

The court's seemingly inconsistent approach to the Purcell principle has resulted in decisions favorable to Republicans, as Trump's party fights to retain control of Congress in November's midterm elections.

Memorial Day scams are on the rise. Here are 7 tips for protecting yourself

Memorial Day scams are on the rise. Here are 7 tips for protecting yourself

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. It is also a time when scammers take advantage of increased online activity and consumer spending.

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