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Wall Street edges lower, oil prices volatile after Trump warns the Iran ‘clock is ticking’
Wall Street pointed toward losses before markets opened and oil prices fluctuated after President Trump warned Iran the “clock is ticking.”
Redistricting debate shifts to South Carolina as Republicans seek clean sweep of US House seats
The SC House will debate legislation that would redraw US House districts to try to help Republicans win an additional seat in the midterms.
Senior living: What Americans should know about a new Medicare option for weight loss drugs
Medicare GLP-1 Bridge is a short-term pilot program for approved weight-loss medications.
Cassidy tried to get along with Trump after his impeachment vote. Retribution came anyway
Trump and his supporters couldn't forgive Sen. Bill Cassidy after he voted to convict Trump at his impeachment trial over the Capitol riot.
Pop star Shakira is acquitted in a Spanish tax fraud case
A Spanish court has acquitted pop star Shakira in a tax fraud case and ordered the government to return over $64 million in fines.
4 crew members eject safely after two Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho
Four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided and crashed during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho.
Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection
The MV Hondius cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection.
3 young people arrested in series of random shootings across Austin that left 4 injured
Officials in Austin, Texas, say 3 young people are in custody in at least 10 random shootings that left 4 people injured over the weekend.
Angel City FC holds Portland scoreless in draw
Angelina Anderson earns her second shutout as Angel City snaps a four-game losing streak against the Thorns.
Santa Anita consensus picks for Sunday, May 17, 2026
The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Sunday,…