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Macron scolds noisy attendees at Nairobi summit session
French President Emmanuel Macron cut into an Africa Forward Summit session in Nairobi on May 11 to chastise noisy attendees.
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U.S. Senate and House narrowly reject resolutions to limit Trump's war powers on Iran
The U.S. Senate and House narrowly rejected Democratic-led war powers resolutions aimed at curtailing President Trump's military actions against Iran.
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Supreme Court lets Alabama Republicans pursue new congressional map
The U.S. Supreme Court on May 11 let Alabama Republicans pursue a new congressional map that could cut Black-majority districts from 2 to 1.
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US waives $15,000 visa bond for World Cup ticket holders from five countries
The US State Department suspended the $15,000 visa bond requirement for 2026 World Cup ticket holders from five qualifying countries.
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Melania Trump Mother's Day op-ed sparks online praise and backlash
Melania Trump drew praise and criticism online after a Mother’s Day op-ed on motherhood and work in The Washington Post.
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SC Supreme Court Overturns Alex Murdaugh's 2023 Murder Convictions, Orders New Trial
South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh’s 2023 convictions for the murders of his wife and son and ordered a new trial.
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Trump says Iran talks focus on nuclear threat, not U.S. costs
Trump said he is not weighing Americans’ finances in talks with Iran and is focused only on blocking a nuclear weapon.
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Gunfire erupts inside Philippine Senate amid standoff over ICC warrant for Senator dela Rosa
Gunshots were fired inside the Philippine Senate on May 13 during a standoff involving Senator Ronald dela Rosa, wanted by the ICC.
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Trump posts more than 50 attacks on Truth Social before China trip
Donald Trump fired off more than 50 late-night Truth Social posts attacking critics as he traveled to China for talks with Xi Jinping.
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CBO says Trump’s Golden Dome could cost about $1.2 trillion over 20 years
The Congressional Budget Office estimated Trump’s Golden Dome missile shield could cost about $1.2 trillion over 20 years.
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Patel denies alcohol allegations in Senate hearing clash with Van Hollen
FBI Director Kash Patel denied drinking and absenteeism allegations in a Senate hearing and challenged Sen. Chris Van Hollen to take a test with him.
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U.S., Denmark discuss 3 new military bases in southern Greenland
The U.S. and Denmark are discussing 3 new American military bases in southern Greenland, with talks advancing but no deal yet.
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Fugitive Malaysian Financier Jho Low Seeks US Pardon from Former President Trump
Jho Low, accused mastermind of 1MDB fraud, filed a pardon request to ex-US President Donald Trump in 2026.
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Trump backs Pakistan as mediator in US-Iran talks despite aircraft dispute
Donald Trump said Pakistan should keep mediating US-Iran talks, brushing off criticism from Lindsey Graham over reports on Iranian aircraft.
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Las Cruces diocese fights U.S. bid to seize land for border wall
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces is challenging a U.S. effort to take church land near Mount Cristo Rey for more border fencing.
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Sutskever testifies in Musk’s OpenAI lawsuit over Altman ouster
Ilya Sutskever testified Monday in Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft about Sam Altman’s removal and his own stake.
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Maryland monitors 2 residents after possible hantavirus exposure
Maryland health officials are monitoring 2 residents for possible hantavirus exposure linked to an infected MV Hondius cruise passenger.
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U.S. lawmakers introduce bill to ban Chinese connected vehicles amid Trump-Xi meeting
Reps John Moolenaar and Debbie Dingell introduced a bill on May 11 to bar Chinese connected vehicles and parts over national security concerns.
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US universities report 20% drop in foreign undergraduate spring enrollment
US universities reported a 20% fall in foreign undergraduate spring enrollment as visa and policy curbs hit campuses.
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Marty Makary resigns as FDA commissioner after 13 months amid Trump administration tensions
Marty Makary resigned Tuesday as commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration after a 13-month tenure marked by internal and external pressures.
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US customs processes $35.46 billion in tariff refunds after court ruling
US Customs and Border Protection has processed about $35.46 billion in tariff refunds and interest after a Supreme Court ruling found Trump-era IEEPA tariffs unlawful.
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Democrats urge Rep. Jen Kiggans to resign after racist radio exchange
Democrats called for Rep. Jen Kiggans to resign after she responded to a radio host's racist remark about Hakeem Jeffries.
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Trump says Cuba is seeking help and the US will hold talks
Trump said Cuba is seeking help and the US will talk with Havana as he headed to China on Tuesday.
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Ronald dela Rosa takes refuge in Philippine Senate after ICC warrant unsealed
Philippine senator Ronald dela Rosa took refuge in the Senate after an ICC arrest warrant tied to Duterte's drug war was unsealed.