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Washington, United States. Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday that a scheduled U.S. troop deployment to Poland was delayed and Pentagon officials announced a reduction in Brigade Combat Teams assigned to Europe from fo…
The National Hockey League has upheld its postseason sanctions against the Vegas Golden Knights, confirming the team will forfeit a second-round selection in the upcoming 2026 entry draft. The decision, confirmed Tuesday…
Pennsylvania. Governor Josh Shapiro’s endorsed Democratic candidates won contested primaries Tuesday, securing nominations in several swing U.S. House districts and positioning the party to challenge Republican incumbent…
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was an hour away from ordering a military strike on Iran before postponing the attack, and warned the United States may resume limited strikes within two to three …
Kentucky voters cast ballots in the state’s primary elections on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, deciding party nominees for key contests. Polls were open from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m., with some eligible voters casting early ballots;…
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon voters on Tuesday rejected Measure 120, overturning parts of a transportation bill passed last fall that had raised the state gas tax by six cents per gallon and increased vehicle registration and…
Kansas City — On Monday night at Kauffman Stadium, the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 as Willson Contreras hit a 435-foot, team-leading 10th home run and Sonny Gray allowed one run over six-plus innings. …
Philadelphia — On Monday, Bryson Stott delivered a two-run, eighth-inning homer to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, extending the club's winning streak and moving them above .500 …
Knoxville, Tenn. — Knox County Commission on Monday approved a resolution advancing local zoning regulations for large data centers and asked the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to draft specific ordinance amen…
Hoover, Alabama: Tennessee defeated South Carolina 11-6 in Tuesday's opening round of the SEC Tournament at the Hoover Met, advancing to Wednesday's second-round matchup with Arkansas. The Vols totaled 15 hits with eight…
Washington — President Donald Trump on Tuesday led reporters on a tour overlooking construction of a new White House ballroom on the former East Wing site, presenting renderings and describing security features as he pre…
Washington. Kevin Warsh will be sworn in as Chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve at the White House on Friday, President Donald Trump announced; the Senate confirmed Warsh to a four-year term in mid-May, and Jerome Powell s…
Philadelphia. A heat wave began Monday in the Philadelphia region, producing upper‑90s temperatures and prompting a Heat Advisory until 8 p.m. Tuesday, meteorologist Payton Domschke said; AccuWeather and local meteorolog…
Washington — A coalition of Democratic attorneys general and governors filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the U.S. Department of Education, alleging the agency unlawfully narrowed the federal definition of "professional deg…
Nashville. NFL owners voted Tuesday at the league's Spring Meeting in Orlando to award Super Bowl LXIV to Nashville in 2030, the league announced on X. The decision followed a review by the Fan Engagement & Major Events …
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified before a Senate appropriations subcommittee in Washington on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in his first congressional appearance since taking over the Justice Department. Lawmakers…
SpaceX is preparing for the 12th uncrewed test flight of its Starship rocket, featuring the first launch of the third-generation Starship V3 vehicle. The mission, designated Flight 12, is scheduled to lift off during a 9…
WASHINGTON — A series of Republican primaries on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, is testing former President Donald Trump’s influence over the party, with a closely watched contest in Kentucky. There, Representative Thomas Massie…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed repealing federal drinking water limits for four PFAS chemicals — GenX, PFHxS, PFNA and PFBS — according to a May 19, 2026 announcement. The plan would also grant uti…
United States – The PCT Litigation Trust overseeing the bankruptcy of crypto custodian Prime Trust has filed a lawsuit in Delaware bankruptcy court seeking nearly $1 billion from Swan Bitcoin and its parent company, Elec…
WASHINGTON — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified before a Senate appropriations subcommittee Tuesday defending a plan announced Monday to create a $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund intended to compensate …
United States – Google and Blackstone Inc. have formed a joint artificial intelligence cloud business to expand large-scale computing capacity for generative AI workloads, the companies announced this week. Blackstone wi…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump said he canceled a large-scale military strike on Iran that had been scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, after leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates asked him to dela…
FRANCE — Australian actor Jacob Elordi has withdrawn from his position as an official juror at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, with representatives informing organizers that a sudden foot injury prevented him from traveli…
Columbia and Springfield reported on Monday that multiple Missouri boys golf state championship events were affected by weather and opening-round play. In Columbia, Class 4 and Class 5 tournaments were postponed Monday a…