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Astronomers Believe They've Detected an Atmosphere Around a Tiny, Icy World Beyond Pluto
A new study suggests that a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto harbors a thin, delicate atmosphere that may have been created by volcanic eruptions or a comet strike. Just 300 miles (500 kilometers) or so across, this mini Pluto...
Mon, 04 May 2026 11:33:11 EDTState Dept: Rubio to Visit Italy Amid Pope Tensions
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Rome and Vatican City this week in a bid to ease rising tensions between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV over U.S. policies, particularly the Iran war. The State Department said Monday that Rubio, a Catholic who has ...
Mon, 04 May 2026 10:56:46 EDTNebraska Democrats Back Candidate Planning to Exit Race
Nebraska Democratic Party leaders reportedly are encouraging voters to back a U.S. Senate primary candidate who plans to drop out of the general election to support an independent candidate backed by progressives, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass.
Mon, 04 May 2026 10:42:12 EDTSupreme Court Restores Access to Abortion Pill Mifepristone Through Telehealth, Mail, Pharmacies
The Supreme Court on Monday restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone, blocking a ruling that had threatened to upend one of the main ways abortion is provided across the nation.
Mon, 04 May 2026 11:02:54 EDTChina's Commerce Ministry Blocks US Sanctions Against 5 Refineries
China's Ministry of Commerce said on Saturday it had issued an injunction to block U.S. sanctions imposed on five Chinese refiners accused of buying Iranian oil, according to state news agency Xinhua. The ministry named the five as Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery,...
Mon, 04 May 2026 09:15:34 EDTTrump Rips CNN's Van Jones Over Criminal Justice Reform
Donald Trump on Monday slammed CNN commentator Van Jones, accusing him of hypocrisy for attacking him despite his role in advancing criminal justice reform.
Mon, 04 May 2026 08:51:06 EDTGOP Leaders, Trump Rally Behind Rep. Barr in Ky.
Republican leaders are coalescing behind Rep. Andy Barr in the high-stakes Kentucky Senate race, with top GOP figures joining President Donald Trump in throwing their support behind the conservative lawmaker as the party looks to strengthen its majority.
Mon, 04 May 2026 08:23:45 EDTAlabama, Tennessee Redraw Districts After Supreme Court Ruling
Republican governors in Alabama and Tennessee have summoned lawmakers into special sessions this week seeking new congressional districts after the U.S. Supreme Court weakened a key provision of the Voting Rights Act. Republican Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has called legislators...
Mon, 04 May 2026 07:24:37 EDTNATO's Rutte: Europeans Have 'Gotten Message' From Trump
European nations have "gotten the message" from President Donald Trump and are now ensuring that agreements on the use of military bases are being implemented, NATO Secretary ‌General Mark Rutte said on Monday.
Mon, 04 May 2026 06:57:43 EDTRussian Missile Attack Kills 5 in Ukraine's Kharkiv
A Russian missile attack on the town of Merefa, in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region, killed five people and wounded several others, Ukrainian officials said on Monday.
Mon, 04 May 2026 06:57:24 EDTShooting at Lake Near Oklahoma City Sends at Least 12 People to Hospitals
A shooting Sunday night at a party at a lake near Oklahoma City sent least 12 people to hospitals, according to police and hospital officials. Edmond police spokesperson Emily Ward said authorities received reports of shots being fired at about 9 p.m. at a gathering of young ...
Mon, 04 May 2026 06:08:12 EDTTPUSA Slams TikToks Using Charlie Kirk Assassination Audio
Turning Point USA is condemning a viral TikTok trend that uses audio referencing the assassination of its founder, Charlie Kirk, calling it "grotesque and dehumanizing." The videos, which have spread widely in recent days...
Sun, 03 May 2026 21:43:10 EDTDrones With Fiber Optics Threaten Israel, US
The use of new fiber-optic-guided FPV (first-person view) drones represents a notable evolution in battlefield technology and a serious emerging threat to Israel, the United States, and potentially beyond.
Sun, 03 May 2026 21:18:28 EDTRudy Giuliani in Critical Condition at Florida Hospital
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is in critical condition at a hospital in West Palm Beach, according to his spokesman. Giuliani was admitted to the emergency room over the weekend and is currently being treated in the intensive care...
Sun, 03 May 2026 19:15:32 EDTUnited Flight Landing in Newark Strikes Light Pole on New Jersey Turnpike
Federal authorities are investigating after a United Airlines passenger jet landing Sunday at Newark Liberty International Airport struck a light pole on the adjacent New Jersey Turnpike.
Sun, 03 May 2026 18:55:16 EDTNYPD: 8 Arrested During Brooklyn ICE Protest
Eight people were arrested Saturday night after an anti-ICE protest turned disorderly outside a Brooklyn hospital, according to the New York Police Department. Police said officers responded around 10:30 p.m...
Sun, 03 May 2026 18:43:16 EDTWHO: Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Kills 3 People
A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has killed three people and sickened at least three others, the World Health Organization said Sunday.
Sun, 03 May 2026 16:00:26 EDTReport: Shapiro Backed GOP to Undercut Fellow Dem
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is facing new scrutiny after a report claimed he quietly supported a Republican candidate over a fellow Democrat following criticism during the 2024 election cycle.
Sun, 03 May 2026 17:56:20 EDT2 US Service Members Missing After Military Exercises in Morocco
Two U.S. service members are missing in southwestern Morocco after taking part in annual multinational military exercises in the North African country, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) said Sunday. The service members are U.S. Army soldiers who went missing while ...
Sun, 03 May 2026 07:53:47 EDTTrump: US Will Guide Neutral Ships Out of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said Sunday the United States will begin helping neutral vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, vowing to "guide their Ships safely out of these restricted Waterways" amid ongoing Middle East tensions.
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