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- Luke 2:14
Man accused of killing Iryna Zarutska ruled incompentent in federal trial, will undergo treatment
The suspect, Decarlos Brown, was ordered to enter a 4-month treatment program to restore his mental capacity to stand trial.
Police in Northern Ireland call for calm after they arrest Sudanese man in stabbing attack
The attack follows soon after a United Kingdom stabbing victim, Henry Nowak, was handcuffed by police after his attacker, a Sikh man, falsely claimed Nowak had been racist toward him.
U.S. airline fuel expenses up 78% in April despite using less fuel than last year
Airlines spent nearly $6.5 billion on 1.573 billion gallons of fuel in April, compared with $3.6 billion on 1.575 billion gallons in April 2025.
Trump again says peace deal with Iran is close: 'in two or three days'
"Now they both agreed, through me, to stop, and now we’re in the final throes of what will be a very, very good deal," Trump said.
Blockades of Strait of Hormuz push U.S. exports up in April as trade deficit shrinks
The combined increases in exports and imports resulted in the trade deficit shrinking to $55.9 billion, a dip of 1.2% over the previous month.
'Ghost transits' leaking oil from Strait of Hormuz may be preventing greater energy crisis: analysis
JPMorgan estimates that about 2.1 million barrels per day over the final two weeks of May made it onto the market as a result of these "clandestine flows."
Platner's former political director says he should not be senator: 'disturbed by what I learned'
Genevieve McDonald, the former political director for Platner's Senate primary campaign, wrote in an open letter that over time, she began to have doubts about Graham's honesty and ultimately left the campaign. Since then, her doubts have only grown.
JD Vance adds 'premium' chicken coop to his official VP residence at US Naval Observatory
The coop features a round turret and faux slate roof similar to the Victorian home where the second family lives, and it includes a dozen baby chicks.
US Apache helicopter goes down near Strait of Hormuz, crew rescued
President Donald Trump told reporters on Tuesday that the crew members were unharmed.
Alaska's Sen. Sullivan accuses Dems of trying to cheat with GOP challenger sharing Sullivan's name
The National Republican Senatorial Committee filed a complaint concerning a Republican candidate for Alaska Senate with the same name as the incumbent, alleging he is trying to confuse voters.
JD Vance refers evidence of Minnesota fraud, Walz inaction to DOJ for criminal inquiry
Vance announced criminal referral in a social media post in which he raised concerns that Walz's administration tried to retaliate against whistleblowers.
Dozens of U.S. lawmakers demand privacy reforms as FISA deadline looms
Lawmakers want protections for Americans’ Fourth Amendment rights in overseas spying.
San Antonio Spurs defeat the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals
The fourth game of the Finals will take place Wednesday night in Manhattan.
Trump considers buying Chagos Islands from Mauritius to secure base
Historical precedents exist. The U.S. bought Alaska for $7.2 million in 1867 and the Virgin Islands for $25 million in 1917, but analysts say those examples are too old to provide useful benchmarks.
Bill Gates set to testify to a House committee Wednesday on his relationship with Epstein
Gates was mentioned various times throughout the U.S. Department of Justice’s release of documents associated with Epstein. He appeared with Epstein in estate photos released by the DOJ in December 2025.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill criticizes her 'limited' access in visit to Delaney Hall
During the hour-long visit to the privately run facility, Sherrill was shown a library, medical unit, kitchen, cafeteria, visitation area and a male housing unit. But she was not allowed to meet or speak directly with the detainees.
Anti-Trump lawyer’s nonprofit secretly aided state prosecutions of Trump supporters, memos show
Free pro-bono assistance to attorneys general offices raises ethics concerns about donor influence, political bias, experts say.
Hunter Biden defends laptop letter by ex-intel officials which falsely claimed Russian involvement
Hunter Biden is building a large online following, and is using his new platform to defend the intel officials who defended his dad — and him.
With no real challenger, beleaguered Platner expected to hold on, win Maine Democrat Senate primary
Pollster and political strategist Doug Schoen thinks Platner is a “simply unacceptable” candidate due to his far-left and extremist political stance, tattoo of a Nazi symbol, personal life controversies and more.
Trump-backed Evette has slim lead in SC governor race with AG Wilson still feeling confident
Political analysts are predicting a runoff between the top two candidates, considering the unlikelihood of one getting at least 50% of the vote to become the outright winner.