Washington: Trump delays decision on Iran ceasefire deal

 

President Donald Trump on Friday, May 29, 2026, entered the White House Situation Room saying he would make a “final determination” on a proposed memorandum of understanding aimed at extending the three‑month Iran war ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz to unrestricted international shipping. After hours of discussions, a...

Arkansas teams face mixed results at NCAA championships

 

Carlsbad, California. The No. 6 Arkansas men’s golf team shot an even-par 288 on Friday to finish tied for 10th at the NCAA Championships at the Omni La Costa Resort and Spa, but a 10-over second round on Saturday dropped the Razorbacks into a tie for 20th heading into the...

Arkansas, Kansas meet in Lawrence regional winners bracket

 

Lawrence, Kan. — Arkansas and Kansas met in the winners bracket of the Lawrence Regional on Saturday, May 30, 2025, after Arkansas beat Missouri State 9-5 and Kansas beat Northeastern 6-3 earlier that day. Arkansas scheduled left-hander Hunter Dietz to start; Kansas countered with righty Mason Cook at Hoglund Ballpark...

California board approves contentious cap-and-trade overhaul

 

Sacramento. On Friday the California Air Resources Board approved an overhaul of the state's cap-and-trade program, voting to allow up to roughly $3.5 billion in free pollution allowances for manufacturers and oil refineries that build emission-reduction projects. Ten board members adopted the measure after two days of public hearings, following...

Tennessee Faces VCU in Chapel Hill Elimination Game

 

CHAPEL HILL, NC. Tennessee baseball, the No. 2 seed (38-21), will play No. 4 VCU (37-24) in an elimination game at Boshamer Stadium on May 30 at noon after both teams dropped into the losers bracket of the Chapel Hill Regional following losses to East Carolina and North Carolina. A loss...

Iran demands concrete U.S. actions before truce extension

 

WASHINGTON — Iran is insisting on concrete steps from the United States rather than verbal assurances as talks continue over an emerging agreement to extend a ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported on Friday. Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, said in a social media post that...

North America tightens Ebola checks before World Cup

 

The United States, Canada and Mexico have jointly announced synchronized public health travel measures targeting passengers arriving from African regions designated as high risk for Ebola. In a May 29, 2026 statement, the three FIFA World Cup 2026 host nations said travelers from areas with active or high-risk Ebola outbreaks...

Auburn game halted; Milwaukee leads after six innings

 

Auburn, Alabama. On Friday at the Auburn regional, play was halted in the bottom of the sixth inning when lightning was detected within eight miles of the stadium; Milwaukee held an 11-5 lead over Auburn at the time. The game had been scheduled to start at Noon ET on ESPN+,...

Man indicted after Washington Monument shooting wounds teen

 

Washington — Federal prosecutors announced on May 29 that Michael Marx, 45, of Midland, Texas, was indicted in U.S. District Court on charges stemming from a May 4 shooting near the Washington Monument. Prosecutors allege Marx fired at Secret Service officers while the vice president's motorcade passed, wounding a teenage...

Multiple U.S. cities announce Pride events and center changes

 

Gulfport, Florida, announced its sixth annual Gulfport Pride will begin with a parade on May 31 and lead into a street festival on June 6, while other cities are scheduling Pride Month activities in June 2026. Chicago will run month-long events beginning June 1, Casper has planned Pride Week June...