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Ukrainian Strikes Reach Deep Into Russia, Stirring Anxiety in Moscow
Ukrainian forces are increasingly demonstrating their capability to strike deep inside Russian territory, reaching regions once considered far beyond the war's immediate reach.
Tue, 05 May 2026 09:05:53 EDTGas Hits $4.48 as Oil Nears 4-Year High
The surge in oil prices is already filtering through to consumers, with the U.S. national average for gasoline climbing to $4.48 per gallon, according to AAA data for May 5.
Tue, 05 May 2026 08:48:37 EDTMusk Pays $1.5 Million to Settle SEC's Twitter Lawsuit
Elon Musk settled the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's civil lawsuit accusing the world's richest person of waiting too long in 2022 to disclose his initial purchases of Twitter, now known as X.
Tue, 05 May 2026 08:07:58 EDTDell Leaves Delaware for Texas, $3 Trillion Quits State
Dell Technologies is the latest major corporation to abandon Delaware as its legal home, marking another high-profile move in what analysts describe as a rapidly accelerating corporate exodus from the state.
Tue, 05 May 2026 07:17:52 EDTReport: China Fireworks Factory Blast Kills 21
An explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province killed at least 21 people and injured 61 others, state media reported Tuesday. China's official news agency Xinhua said the blast occurred at a fireworks plant in Changsha city of Hunan province on Monday...
Mon, 04 May 2026 22:00:34 EDTUS Military Strike on Alleged Drug Boat Kills 2 in the Caribbean
The U.S. military said it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing two people Monday. The Trump administration's campaign of blowing up alleged drug-trafficking vessels in Latin American waters...
Tue, 05 May 2026 03:00:39 EDTZelenskyy Slams Russia's Utter Cynicism' as Strikes Kill 5 in Ukraine
Russian drone and missile strikes targeting Ukraine's power grid during the night killed at least five people and wounded 39 others, Ukrainian authorities said Tuesday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rebuked Moscow for what he said was its "utter cynicism" in...
Tue, 05 May 2026 07:01:04 EDTUS Weighs Travel Restrictions on China Over Repatriation Delays
China is slowing its efforts to repatriate Chinese nationals who are in the U.S. illegally, a senior Trump administration official told Reuters, warning that Washington was prepared to increase travel restrictions on the country if Beijing didn't reverse course. The new U.S. ...
Tue, 05 May 2026 07:20:03 EDTCanada-US Oil Pipeline Close to Reaching Commitment Requirement
A proposed pipeline for carrying Canadian crude oil to the United States is close to securing the minimum commitments from oil companies that the project needs to go ahead, four sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Tue, 05 May 2026 07:15:57 EDTRubio Expects 'Frank' Meeting With Pope
Secretary of State Marco Rubio expects a "frank" meeting with Pope Leo during a visit to the Vatican this week, the U.S. ambassador said on Tuesday, after President Donald Trump took a shot at the pope for criticizing the U.S. war in Iran.
Tue, 05 May 2026 07:07:02 EDTHouse Paid $338,000 in Harassment Settlements
More than $338,000 has been paid in sexual harassment settlements over the last 20 years on behalf of members of the House of Representatives, Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., told Politico.
Mon, 04 May 2026 21:52:34 EDTEpstein Victims Urge N.Y. Lawmakers to Expand Legal Options Against Estate
Four women who say they were abused by Jeffrey Epstein appeared at the New York State Capitol on Monday to press lawmakers to pass legislation that would expand their ability to bring civil claims against his estate, according to The New York Times.
Mon, 04 May 2026 22:12:30 EDTSinise, Mantegna Return as Hosts of Memorial Day Concert
Actors Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna will return as co-hosts of the National Memorial Day Concert, scheduled for May 24 on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Mon, 04 May 2026 21:55:35 EDTRFK Jr. Pushes Federal Review of Antidepressants
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing a federal review of antidepressants and other psychiatric drugs under his “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, arguing they are overprescribed and patients lack adequate information on risks and discontinuation.
Mon, 04 May 2026 22:03:25 EDTDolly Parton Cancels Las Vegas Shows Over Health Concerns
Country music legend Dolly Parton on Monday announced the cancellation of a series of Las Vegas concerts, citing ongoing health concerns.
Mon, 04 May 2026 21:56:14 EDTNetanyahu, Leaders Wish Giuliani Recovery
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has a long list of people cheering for his recovery on social media as he remains in critical condition at a Florida hospital.
Mon, 04 May 2026 15:59:08 EDTIMF Chief: 'Much Worse Outcome' if Iran War Drags Into 2027
The head of the International Monetary Fund on Monday warned that inflation was already picking up and the global economy could face a "much worse outcome" if the Iran war drags into 2027 and oil prices hit around $125 per barrel.
Mon, 04 May 2026 20:09:21 EDTCustoms Agency: First Trump Tariff Refunds to Start May 12
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said on Monday it now estimates the first electronic refunds from President Donald Trump's tariffs deemed illegal by the Supreme Court will start as soon as May 12, a day later than an earlier estimate.
Mon, 04 May 2026 19:56:13 EDTLawsuit Filed Over New Florida Congressional Maps
A lawsuit has been filed over the new congressional maps signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday.
Mon, 04 May 2026 19:10:17 EDTCalif. Probes Offshore Wind Deal Canceled by White House
California energy officials on Monday opened an investigation into the Trump administration's agreement with an offshore wind company to cancel a planned project off the state's central coast.
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