US, Chinese officials to meet in London next week for new round of trade talks
The meeting comes after a phone call between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
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Ex-police chief and convicted killer who escaped from an Arkansas jail has been captured
Grant Hardin’s identity was confirmed through finger printing, the local sheriff’s office said
X s were glued to the Musk v. Trump blowup. Could this be good for the platform?
The feud has birthed countless memes, hot takes and speculation.
![Tanjam Jacobson, of Silver Spring, Md., holds a sign saying “Citizenship is a Birthright,” Thursday, May 15, 2025, outside the Supreme Court in Washington. Jacobson is a naturalized U.S. citizen who was born in England of Indian descent, and her son was born here. “This is something that really matters,” says Jacobson, “it’s so wrong against the constitution [to take away birthright citizenship].” (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)](/wp-content/s/2025/06/Supreme_Court_Birthright_Citizenship_26310-1.jpg?w=132 "Supreme_Court_Birthright_Citizenship_26310-1")
What cases are left on the Supreme Court’s emergency docket? Here’s a look
The justices have issued orders in 13 cases so far.
5 Proud Boys sue US government over Jan. 6 prosecutions
It seeks unspecified compensatory damages plus 6% interest and $100 million plus interest in punitive damages.
State Dept says current US visas from travel ban countries will not be revoked
President Donald Trump’s new travel ban goes into effect next week.
Supreme Court allows DOGE team to access Social Security systems with data on millions of Americans
The justices sided Friday with the Trump istration in its first Supreme Court appeal involving DOGE.
Man charged with hate crime in Boulder attack on ‘Zionist people’ appears in federal court
Three victims remained in the hospital Friday.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to the US, charged with transporting people in the country illegally
A court appearance in Nashville was set for Friday.
Trump once opened the door to the LGBTQ+ community. Now activists say he’s their top threat
Trump has engaged in what advocates say is an unprecedented assault on LGBTQ+ rights.
Senate Republicans revise ban on state AI regulations in bid to preserve controversial provision
They tweaked the bill to ensure states can't regulate AI.
HBCUs depend on federal funding. Their leaders are walking a tightrope on Trump’s DEI attacks
HBCUs have not yet faced cuts to federal grants like some Ivy League schools.
Walmart’s army of bakery decorators take the cake when it comes to hourly store pay
The company says one out of four cakes sold in the U.S. comes from Walmart.
Deadly Russian bombardment of Ukraine further dampens hopes for peace
The attack Friday killed at least four people and injured about 50 others.
Billion-dollar battery plant pauses construction amid electric vehicle and tariff uncertainty
The factory in South Carolina would help make batteries for electric BMWs.
Transgender troops face a deadline and a difficult decision: Stay or go?
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the changes are what America voted for.
Planet-warming emissions dropped when companies had to report them. EPA wants to end that
The emissions can be dangerous to human health and contribute to Earth's warming.
Republicans urge Donald Trump and Elon Musk to end their feud
Republicans know what's at stake: a massive tax and border spending bill.
Migrants and ICE officers contend with heat, smog and illness after detoured South Sudan flight
Migrants are now being held in a converted shipping container in Djibouti.
Trump istration asks Supreme Court to leave mass layoffs at Education Department in place
A federal appeals court refused to put the order on hold during appeals.
What the Trump travel ban means for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games
Here’s a look at the potential effects of the travel ban on those events.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex-girlfriend sobs in court, saying he ignored her pleas to end sex marathons
She said she felt obligated to participate, as Combs paid her rent.
Detained Columbia graduate claims ‘irreparable harm’ to career and family as he pleads for release
Mahmoud Khalil missed the birth of his first child in detention.
Judge denies Harvey Weinstein’s bid for mistrial after juror complains
The jury is considering two counts of criminal sex act and one count of rape.
’s Merz says he found Trump open to dialogue and committed to NATO
Merz spoke in Berlin on Friday, a day after visiting Trump at the White House.
D-Day veterans return to Normandy to mark 81st anniversary of landings
Veterans are gathering on the beaches of Normandy to mark the 81st anniversary of the D-Day landings.
Wall Street gains ground following a solid jobs report and marks another winning week
Treasury yields rose in the bond market.
Pentagon watchdog investigates if staffers were asked to delete Hegseth’s Signal messages
The investigation is asking past and current staffers who had access to his phone.
Midea recalling 1.7 million of its popular air conditioners due to mold concern
Midea is voluntarily recalling of its popular U and U+ Smart air conditioners because of potential mold growth.
Employers add a solid 139,000 jobs in May, though hiring slows as some potential weaknesses appear
U.S. employers slowed hiring last month, but still added a solid 139,000 jobs amid uncertainty over Trump’s trade wars.
How Trump’s pick for surgeon general uses her big online following to make money
President Donald Trump’s pick to be U.S. surgeon general has said the nation’s medical and food systems are corrupted by special interests.
Judge puts temporary hold on Trump’s latest ban on Harvard’s foreign students
Harvard says Trump was attempting an end-run around a previous court order.
Federal vs. state power at issue in a hearing over Trump’s election overhaul executive order
The top law enforcement officials from 19 states filed the federal lawsuit.
Trump and Musk break up, and Washington holds its breath
The world’s most powerful man and its wealthiest began attacking each other in a spectacle that left Washington breathless.
The implosion of a powerful political alliance: Trump and Musk in their own words
Less than a week after praising each other, Trump and Musk's potent political alliance met a dramatic end.
Harvard files legal challenge over Trump’s ban on foreign students. Overseas, itted students wait
Harvard called the president’s action an end-run around a previous court order.
Musk threatens to decommission a key space station link for NASA
The capsule, developed with the help of government contracts, is an important part of keeping the space station running.
Man accused of yelling ‘Free Palestine’ and firebombing demonstrators charged with attempted murder
Mohamed Sabry Soliman was advised of the charges during a court hearing where he appeared from jail.
A Massachusetts student arrested by ICE on his way to volleyball practice has been released
An immigration judge granted Marcelo Gomes da Silva bond Thursday.
NTSB finds a fuel leak and improperly installed parts in the engine of an airliner that caught fire
The American Airlines plane caught fire after landing in Denver in March.
Goodbye Mr. Nice Guy? Investors dump Tesla on bet Trump may lash out at Musk through his car company
Tesla closed down more than 14% as a disagreement over the U.S. president’s budget bill turned nasty.
WWII vets are rock stars in as they hand over the duty of ing D-Day
A group of veterans is commemorating the fallen this week in Normandy.
Police consider whether ‘King of the Hill’ actor’s sexual orientation played a role in his killing
Joss’ husband claimed the shooter yelled “violent homophobic slurs.”
Private lunar lander from Japan falls silent while attempting a moon touchdown
Flight controllers lost with the spacecraft and were uncertain of its fate.
Israel strikes Beirut’s suburbs to target what it says is Hezbollah drone production
The attack Thursday came on the eve of the Eid al-Adha holiday.
Who’s in charge? CDC’s leadership ‘crisis’ apparent amid new COVID-19 vaccine guidance
The CDC is still without a clear leader.
Top US universities raced to become global campuses. Under Trump, it’s becoming a liability
Trump barred nearly all foreigners from entering the country to attend Harvard.
Welcome to kitten season, when animal shelters need all the help they can get
It's the time of year when most cats give birth, producing a surge of kittens.
Russian strike kills 5 in Ukraine, including a 1-year-old, hours after Trump-Putin call
Authorities say six Shahed-type drones struck residential areas.
How many hostages are left in Gaza?
So far, 43 bodies of hostages have been retrieved by Israeli troops.
Fans around the world queue up in long lines for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 launch
The Switch 2 is an its eight-year-old predecessor.
Trump suggests Biden aides acted without then-president’s knowledge — but says he has no evidence
Biden called the accusations "ridiculous and false.”
Trump and Musk’s relationship flames out just as intensely and publicly as it started
The president threatened to cut government contracts for the world's richest man in a rift now playing out on social media.
In the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial, an ex-girlfriend testifies about abuse and control
The ex-girlfriend is among several witnesses who accuse Combs of violence toward them.
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US falls to 6.85% this week, first decline in a month
Borrowing costs for homebuyers remain elevated.
Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing said he ‘had it coming,’ according to prosecutors
Manhattan prosecutors revealed the comments in a court filing Wednesday.
Jury deliberations begin in Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes retrial
The jury is considering two counts of criminal sex act and one count of rape.
Governments denounce Trump’s travel ban and vow to push back against US
The ban takes effect at 12:01 a.m. Monday.
Elon Musk is gone, but DOGE’s actions are hard to reverse. The US Institute of Peace is a case study
The U.S. Institute of Peace is one organization that suffered through a DOGE blitz.
Trump says it may be better to let Ukraine, Russia ‘fight for a while’ as Merz blames Putin for war
Trump likened the war in Ukraine to two young children fighting.
Crews clean up 2,000-gallon fuel spill in Baltimore’s harbor
Officials say crews are working to contain and clean up a 2,000-gallon diesel fuel spill in Baltimore’s harbor.
Supreme Court sides with Catholic charity in religious-rights case over unemployment taxes
The Supreme Court says a Catholic charity in Wisconsin doesn’t have to pay unemployment taxes.
Supreme Court blocks Mexico’s $10B lawsuit alleging US gunmakers have fueled cartel violence
The Supreme Court tossed a $10 billion lawsuit Mexico filed against top firearm manufacturers.
Supreme Court makes it easier to claim ‘reverse discrimination’ in employment, in a case from Ohio
The justices’ decision Thursday affects lawsuits in 20 states and the District of Columbia.
US stocks slip as Wall Street makes its final moves ahead of Friday’s jobs report
Tesla tumbled as the relationship between CEO Musk soured with Trump.
Trump banned citizens of 12 countries from entering the US. Here’s what to know
Citing national security concerns, President Donald Trump has placed travel bans on people from 12 countries.
Trump EPA moves to roll back rules projected to save billions of dollars and thousands of lives
An examination finds that the rules EPA wants to eliminate are projected to save more than 30,000 lives.
Trump says after Xi call that US and China will resume trade talks
The Chinese foreign ministry says Trump initiated the call.
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits last week rises to highest level in eight months
Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits rose to their highest level in eight months.
Consultant behind AI-generated robocalls mimicking Biden goes on trial in New Hampshire
A political consultant who sent voters AI-generated robocalls mimicking President Biden last year is set to go on trial.
Thune’s first big test as Senate leader has arrived with Trump’s tax bill
John Thune faces a massive challenge as he tries to quickly President Trump’s sprawling tax and spending cuts package.
Pampers maker Procter & Gamble to cut up to 7,000 jobs as companies are buffeted by higher costs
Procter & Gamble will also end sales of some of its products in certain markets along with the job cuts.
NATO is set to approve new military purchases as part of a major defense spending hike
NATO defense ministers are set to approve plans to buy more weapons and military equipment.
Trump moves to block US entry for foreigners planning to study at Harvard University
Trump declared that it would jeopardize national security to allow Harvard to continue hosting foreign students on its campus.
Trump announces travel ban and restrictions on 19 countries set to go into effect Monday
The ban is a repeat of an order of his first istration that led to widespread confusion at airports.
Congressional letter obtained by AP outlines drastic job cuts expected at Voice of America
It would reduce employment at the state-run news organization from over 1,000 people to 81.
Army leaders defend parade and border spending as Congress presses for answers
Congress argued that the money could be better spent on troops’ barracks or other priorities.
Justice Department sues Texas over in-state tuition for students without legal residency
While 24 states have similar laws, the lawsuit was filed in deeply-conservative Texas.
Trump orders investigation into Biden’s actions as president, ratcheting up targeting of predecessor
The order marked a significant escalation in Trump’s targeting of political adversaries.
Jury deliberations near in Weinstein sex crimes retrial
The seven-woman, five-man jury will start its private discussions.
Judge says migrants sent to El Salvador prison must get a chance to challenge their removals
He ordered the istration to work toward giving them a way to file those challenges.
Women’s sports bar The Sports Bra set to expand to four new cities
The new locations include Boston, Indianapolis, Las Vegas and St. Louis.
A US judge halts the deportation of the Egyptian family of the Boulder firebombing suspect
The family of suspect, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, have not been charged in the attack.
US vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate Gaza ceasefire
The 14 other of the 15-nation council voted in favor of the resolution.
Vietnam scraps 2-child policy as aging threatens economic growth
Lawmakers approved changes to let couples decide how many children to have.
Trump promised to welcome more foreign students. Now, they feel targeted on all fronts
Trump's promise never came to .
Inflation data threatened by government hiring freeze as tariffs loom
Economists are raising concerns about inflation data.
A woman testifies Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs gave her night terrors by dangling her from a high-rise balcony
Bryana ‘Bana’ Bongolan testified Wednesday.
Part toy, part fashion, the arrival of the viral Labubu was a long time in the making
Labubu has been a bonanza for Pop Mart.
Trump’s tariffs would cut US deficits by $2.8T over 10 years and shrink the economy, CBO says
The nonpartisan CBO said tariffs would reduce the purchasing power of households overall.
Napa Valley town that once rode out emergencies with diesel gets a clean-power backup
Experts say the tech has potential beyond delivering clean backup power in emergencies.
‘A huge loss.’ In remote Nagasaki islands, a rare version of Christianity heads toward extinction
Hidden Christians chant in a Latin that hasn’t been widely used in centuries.
Edmund White, a groundbreaking gay author, dies at 85
His novels included 'A Boy’s Own Story' and 'The Beautiful Room is Empty.'
What is the CBO? A look at the small office inflaming debate over Trump’s tax bill
A government office with 275 employees has found itself caught in a political crossfire.
Trump says Putin told him that Russia will respond to Ukrainian attack on airfields
Trump talked about his lengthy call with Putin in a social media post.
The Dutch government has collapsed. What happens next?
Dutch opposition parties called for fresh elections as soon as possible.
A quiet Tiananmen Square anniversary displays China’s ability to suppress history
The Communist Party bans any public commemoration of the events.
scientists as they drive into hailstorms to study the costly weather extreme
Hail causes about $10 billion in damage each year in the U.S.
Measles vaccination rates drop after COVID-19 pandemic in counties across the US
Routine childhood vaccination rates are dropping.
Cuts to USAID severed longstanding American for Indigenous people around the world
Without American help, Indigenous people in the Amazon are worried.