May 24, 2026
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TOP STORY
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A man was shot and killed by Secret Service agents after opening fire near a White House security checkpoint on Saturday evening, marking the third shooting incident near President Donald Trump in the past month.
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Which will happen next in Iran: More airstrikes, or a peace deal that lasts?
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President Donald Trump said a U.S.-Iran agreement to end the war could be finalized within days as regional leaders push for a deal that would halt hostilities, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and launch broader negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program.
Two-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch died at 41 after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, his family said, prompting an outpouring of tributes to one of the sport’s most accomplished and polarizing stars.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly brought a paramilitary leader involved in the capture of former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to a rare meeting in Havana, signaling heightened U.S. pressure on Cuba amid escalating tensions over security, intelligence, and regional influence.
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Eric Church defended Bruce Springsteen after President Donald Trump’s criticism, praising the rock legend’s willingness to speak his mind while calling strict loyalty to either major American political party “total bulls–t.”
Representative Brian Fitzpatrick blasted President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion IRS-linked fund as “absurd” during a CNN interview, while also brushing off Trump’s public swipe at his relationship with Fox News correspondent Jacqui Heinrich and defending his independent voting record.
After regaining control of most of the chain, Hooters says it is returning to its “family-friendly” roots with more kid-focused promotions while moving away from revealing uniforms and events like “bikini nights.”
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MORE NEWS
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A rapidly escalating chemical crisis in Garden Grove, CA has forced 50,000 residents to evacuate as authorities race to prevent an unstable toxic tank at GKN Aerospace from leaking or exploding while lawsuits and emergency responses intensify.
A lightweight beach shade called "The Shibumi" has become a flashpoint in coastal towns, with fans praising its portability and safety while critics complain the wind-blown canopies clutter beaches and disrupt ocean views.
Shakira unveiled the star-packed video for “Dai Dai,” her 2026 World Cup anthem with Burna Boy, featuring cameos from global soccer icons ahead of this summer’s FIFA tournament and historic halftime show.
For the Left
The FCC is seeking public comment on whether ABC’s “The View” qualifies as a news interview program exempt from equal-time rules, as regulators and Disney clash over its political content and constitutional implications.
For the Right
A new Vanity Fair report says former aides, donors, and allies are largely skeptical of a potential 2028 presidential run by Kamala Harris, highlighting internal Democratic divisions and doubts about her electability after her 2024 loss.
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