Nation and World
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Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire and a prisoner swap
May 08, 2026 1:56 pm - President Donald Trump said Friday that the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners, adding that such a halt to hostilities could be the “beginning of the end” of the long war between them.
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US employers defy economic shock from Iran war and add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs in April
May 08, 2026 8:23 am - America’s employers a delivered a surprising 115,000 new jobs last month despite an economic shock from the Iran war.
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Bright lights and hot orbs: UFO files shed light on sightings but leave interpretation to the public
May 08, 2026 8:18 am - The Pentagon has begun releasing files on UFOs, tapping into public curiosity about unidentified phenomena. The files feature intriguing sightings, such as a bright object making 90-degree turns over Kazakhstan and Buzz Aldrin observing a light source during Apollo 11.
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US lifts hold on immigration applications for doctors, but leaves others waiting
May 08, 2026 7:20 am - Libyan Dr. Faysal Alghoula must renew his green card to continue caring for roughly 1,000 patients in southwestern Indiana, but hasn't been able to since the Trump admini...
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US fires on and disables 2 more Iranian tankers as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz
May 08, 2026 7:11 am - U.S. forces fired on and disabled two Iranian oil tankers on Friday after exchanging fire with Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz overnight. The United Arab Emirates, meanwhile, reported another Iranian missile and drone attack.
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Pope Leo XIV sought a pastoral role in his first year, but verbal sparring with Trump intervened
May 08, 2026 7:08 am - VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV had tried during his first year as pontiff to insist that his essential role was that of a pastor accompanying his flock. President Donald Tru...
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Cyberattack hits Canvas system used by thousands of schools as finals loom
May 07, 2026 10:02 pm - A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline Thursday during a cyberattack, creating chaos as students tried to study for finals and underscoring education’s dependence on technology.
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Trump-appointed FEMA Review Council proposes sweeping changes to federal disaster support
May 07, 2026 8:24 pm - A council meant to reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency proposed Thursday a series of long-awaited changes to the disaster recovery body that stop short of the administration’s promises to dismantle it, but could reduce the number of disasters the federal government supports and the amount of money it doles out.
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US strikes Iran in response to attacks on warships, military says
May 07, 2026 7:14 pm - U.S. forces on Thursday launched a new round of military strikes on Iran in response to attacks on American warships, officials said, casting fresh doubt on efforts by Washington and Tehran to reach a negotiated settlement that would end hostilities.
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US intelligence says Iran can outlast Trump’s Hormuz blockade for months
May 07, 2026 7:03 pm - A confidential CIA analysis delivered to administration policymakers this week concludes that Iran can survive the U.S. naval blockade for at least three to four months before facing more severe economic hardship.