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Judge probes whether deal creating Trump’s $1.8 billion fund constitutes fraud

By Maegan Vazquez and Salvador Rizzo
May 29, 2026 7:53 pm - A federal judge on Friday ordered lawyers for President Donald Trump and his family to respond to “grievous allegations” that an unusual deal to end their lawsuit against the IRS constituted an act of fraud, asking them to explain why the controversial agreement was an appropriate way to resolve the case.
Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump’s name on building, blocks closure

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and STEVEN SLOAN
May 29, 2026 7:14 pm - A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump's name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue for major renovations — the latest legal setback for Trump's efforts to leave his personal mark on the landscape of the nation's capital.
Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing ashore

By MARCIA DUNN
May 29, 2026 5:54 pm - Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is assessing damage to its launch pad after a rocket exploded during a test firing, creating a giant orange fireball seen and felt for miles around.
Bus hits cars in Virginia, killing 5 people and injuring 34, state police say

By ERIK VERDUZCO and ALLEN G. BREED
May 29, 2026 4:59 pm - A bus crashed into vehicles slowing for a work zone on Interstate 95 in Virginia early Friday, killing five people and injuring dozens, including the driver, authorities said.
Dallas firefighters were preparing evacuation moments before deadly apartment blast, chief says

By JAMIE STENGLE and JULIO CORTEZ
May 29, 2026 4:55 pm - Firefighters responding to reports of a gas leak at a Dallas apartment complex had already arrived and were preparing to evacuate residents when the building exploded in a massive fireball, killing three people and injuring several more, the city's fire chief said Friday.
Kenya court suspends US plan for Ebola quarantine facility for Americans

By EVELYNE MUSAMBI
May 29, 2026 4:38 pm - A court in Kenya on Friday suspended a U.S. plan to establish a quarantine facility for Americans exposed to a rare type of Ebola virus spreading in northeastern Congo, following a backlash by medical workers and activists.
Russian drone targeting Ukraine hits apartment building in Romania, injuring 2, officials say

By STEPHEN McGRATH and NICOLAE DUMITRACHE
May 29, 2026 4:34 pm - A Russian drone that was part of an attack on Ukraine went astray and struck an apartment building in eastern Romania, injuring two people in the NATO member country, Romanian officials said Friday. The incursion added to concerns that the war could spread across the alliance’s borders.
In a city with an iconic skyline, the Obama presidential museum aims to reshape Chicago architecture

By SOPHIA TAREEN
May 29, 2026 2:51 pm - Crews are putting the finishing touches on the Obama Presidential Center ahead of the official public opening in Chicago on Juneteenth. But the unusual design of the $850 million campus _ particularly a 225-foot gray high rise _ has provoked a debate in the city celebrated as the birthplace of the modern skyscraper.
Trump meeting with aides to make 'final determination' on moving forward with Iran deal

By AAMER MADHANI and MICHELLE L. PRICE
May 29, 2026 9:34 am - U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he’s holding a White House Situation Room meeting with his advisers as he looks to make a “final determination” on moving forward with a deal to extend the Iran ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said the deal has not been finalized.
Bondi refuses to answer lawmakers' questions about Trump's involvement in Epstein files release

By STEPHEN GROVES
May 29, 2026 8:46 am - Former Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to answer questions Friday on Donald Trump's involvement in the release of case files on Jeffrey Epstein as she defended the administration's actions before House lawmakers scrutinizing a process that was delayed and included personal information of potential victims.

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