Washington Republicans pull Iran war powers vote

 

House Republican leaders on Thursday withdrew a planned vote on a Democratic war powers resolution that would direct President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran, after it became apparent they lacked the votes to defeat it. The move followed a near-passage of a similar House measure...

Trump Jr. Marries Bettina Anderson in Private Bahamas Ceremony

 

Washington — Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson were married on Saturday, May 24, on a private island in the Bahamas in an intimate ceremony attended by close family and friends. The ceremony included nearly 40 guests and members of the Trump family, and organizers worked with Lewis Miller Design...

Notre Dame, Princeton Set To Compete For Title

 

Charlottesville, Virginia — Notre Dame defeated Syracuse 15-7 on Saturday at Scott Stadium to advance to Monday’s NCAA men’s lacrosse national championship, while top-seeded Princeton reached the title game after beating Duke 14-7 in the semifinals. The Final Four matches were played in Charlottesville with both winners moving on to...

U.S., Iran Edge Closer to Limited Ceasefire Deal

 

Washington — U.S. President Donald Trump said on May 23-24 he could decide within days whether to resume military action against Iran and stated a peace agreement with Iran was 'largely negotiated,' while Pakistan's army chief held de-escalation talks in Tehran and U.S. forces continued a naval blockade that rerouted...

Trump: US and Iran negotiations nearing possible framework

 

United States: President Donald Trump said on Saturday that negotiators from the US and Iran were 'getting a lot closer' to an agreement to end the war, telling CBS he had seen a draft framework and describing a 'solid 50/50' chance of a deal while also warning of severe consequences...

New York shipyard explosions kill one, injure dozens

 

A fire and two explosions at a Staten Island shipyard in New York City on Friday, May 22, 2026, killed one person and injured 36 others, most of them New York City firefighters. The incident began around 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time in the basement of a 150-by-150-foot metal structure at...

United States AI system uncovers critical software flaws

 

United States-based AI company Anthropic has disclosed that its new cybersecurity initiative, Project Glasswing, used its specialized Claude Mythos model to conduct one of the largest automated security audits yet performed by a large language model. Launched last month with a cohort of 50 cybersecurity partners, the project used the...

Charlotte 911 call details NASCAR champion Kyle Busch's death

 

A newly released 911 call has shed light on the final hours of two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch, who died this week at age 41 after a sudden illness. The recording, obtained by the Associated Press, captures a caller reporting that Busch was in acute respiratory distress, coughing...

Regional forecasts warn of storms and flood risk

 

Lubbock, Texas. Meteorologists reported scattered thunderstorms and residual moisture across the South Plains on Sunday, with afternoon highs returning to the 80s and isolated storms possible near the New Mexico state line and Caprock; Memorial Day Monday is forecast warm and humid, and another storm system is expected to approach...

Las Vegas ex-NFL receiver seeks parole after fatal DUI

 

Las Vegas, United States – A former NFL wide receiver is seeking parole five years after a high-speed, alcohol-related highway crash that killed motorist Tina Tintor and her dog, according to a New York Post Sports Instagram post published on May 23, 2026. The post’s news-style graphic states that the...