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Nancy Guthrie, mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for nearly 100 days after disappearing from her home in Arizona. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators are making important progress in solving her suspected abduction but did not share specific details.
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Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared from her Catalina Foothills home in late January.
She had visited her daughter's home and was driven back by her son-in-law around 9:48 p.m. on January 31.
Surveillance showed unusual activity overnight, including a disconnected camera and movement at the house.
Authorities found blood outside the home confirming it was Nancy’s.
Police treat the case as a suspected abduction with no suspects publicly identified yet.
A ransom note demanding bitcoin was received, but an alleged fake ransom attempt was also reported.
FBI offered a $50,000 reward and removed evidence like a camera and vehicle from the property.
Sheriff Nanos said the investigation is progressing and described recent developments as “really great.”
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Courts and state governments are changing congressional district maps in several Southern states. These changes are expected to help Republicans win more seats in the upcoming elections. A Virginia court blocked a new Democratic-friendly map, so the old map will be used this year.
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Virginia’s Supreme Court struck down a new map created to favor Democrats because proper approval steps were not followed.
The court decision means Virginia will keep the old political maps for this year’s elections.
A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturned a Louisiana Black-majority district, affecting voting rights protections.
Louisiana postponed primaries to redraw new maps after the Supreme Court decision.
Alabama passed a law to hold a second election if a court order to keep a Black-majority district is lifted.
South Carolina’s mainly Republican legislature considered a new map to win all seven U.S. House seats.
Tennessee created a new map that breaks up the only majority-Black district, boosting Republican chances.
President Donald Trump encouraged Texas to draw new districts that could add up to five Republican-leaning seats.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Cuba rejected a $100 million humanitarian aid offer from the U.S. This comes as Cuba deals with problems from a recent hurricane, economic difficulties, and fuel shortages. The U.S. has already given $6 million in aid to help the Cuban people.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the announcement on Friday.
Cuba refused a $100 million humanitarian aid offer from the U.S.
Cuba is facing challenges from a recent hurricane.
The country also has a weak economy and a long fuel shortage.
The U.S. has provided $6 million in humanitarian aid to Cuba so far.
The aid is meant to support the Cuban population during these hardships.
The refusal suggests Cuba is not accepting larger U.S. aid offers at this time.
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Tennessee Promise is a free program that helps high school seniors in Tennessee plan for college by providing information about financial aid. The program supports students in applying to colleges and choosing schools based on the money they might receive to pay for their education.
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Tennessee Promise is available to high school seniors in Tennessee.
The program helps students understand and estimate their financial aid for college.
It assists students in applying to colleges.
Tennessee Promise guides students in choosing the best college for their financial situation.
The program is free for students.
Some students say the program has made a big difference in their college planning.
The program aims to make college more affordable and accessible.
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Los Angeles opened the first new subway stations in over 25 years, extending the D line along Wilshire Boulevard. This new subway section aims to reduce the long car commute through busy areas by offering faster travel underground, and more stations will open next year.
Key Facts
The new subway extension covers four miles with three new stations.
It runs from downtown LA (Union Station) to Beverly Hills in about 21 minutes.
The subway serves popular areas like the Miracle Mile, home to museums and shopping.
Two more sections will open next year, adding four stations reaching West LA.
The project started in the 1960s and aims to connect LA more like other big cities with good rail transit.
The subway system was free to ride during the opening weekend.
The new stations come before major local events like the World Cup and 2028 Olympics.
Angelenos have voted multiple times to raise taxes to fund transit improvements.
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The spouses of two U.S. Transportation Secretaries, Pete Buttigieg and Sean Duffy, publicly disagreed about a reality TV show featuring Secretary Duffy and his family. Secretary Duffy talked about filming the show while serving as Transportation Secretary.
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Pete Buttigieg is a former U.S. Transportation Secretary.
Sean Duffy is the current U.S. Transportation Secretary.
Sean Duffy appeared on Fox News to discuss a reality TV show called “The Great American Road Trip.”
The show features Secretary Duffy and his family.
The spouses of Buttigieg and Duffy had a public disagreement about this reality show.
The disagreement happened on a Friday.
Secretary Duffy filmed the show while he held the Transportation Secretary position.
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A Frontier Airlines plane hit a pedestrian on a runway at Denver International Airport late Friday night. The pilots canceled the takeoff after smoke was reported inside the plane, and the pedestrian died as a result of the accident.
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The accident happened late Friday night at Denver International Airport.
A Frontier Airlines plane was involved in the incident.
The plane struck a pedestrian on the runway.
Pilots canceled the flight’s takeoff to Los Angeles after the incident.
Smoke was reported inside the plane’s cabin during the event.
The pedestrian was killed in the accident.
The airline and airport confirmed the details of the crash.
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A person died in Colorado after jumping over a fence and being hit by a Frontier Airlines plane at Denver International Airport. The airport and investigators are looking into the incident, which also caused minor injuries to some passengers and a small engine fire.
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The incident happened late Friday at Denver International Airport in Colorado.
The person jumped the airport perimeter fence and was hit by a taking-off Frontier Airlines plane two minutes later.
A brief engine fire occurred after the collision and was quickly put out by emergency responders.
12 of the 231 passengers on the plane had minor injuries; five were hospitalized.
The person who was struck is not believed to be an airport employee.
Investigators found the fence where the individual entered was intact.
The plane was flying to Los Angeles International Airport.
Local authorities and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the event.
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President Donald Trump’s approval rating has dropped sharply among independent voters, falling 18 points in one year to 25% approval in early May 2026. Polls show he is losing support with this key group, which often influences election results, contributing to his overall negative approval ratings.
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Economist/YouGov polling from May 1–4, 2026 surveyed 1,573 US adults with a 3.4% margin of error.
Trump’s overall approval rating is 36%, while 58% disapprove, resulting in a net approval of -22.
Among independent voters, approval is 25% and disapproval 63%, a net approval of -38, down 18 points from May 2025.
Independent voter approval hit a low of -47 in November 2025 before slightly improving in early 2026.
Poll aggregates like Silver Bulletin, RealClearPolitics, and CNN all show Trump with net approval ratings between -15 and -28.
The decline in approval among independents is sharper than the overall decline among all voters.
Trump has said that because he is not currently on ballots, polls underestimate his support.
Independent voters are important because they often decide close elections and swings in their support can affect political outcomes.
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Comedian Bill Maher made jokes about President Donald Trump’s handling of negotiations with Iran. Maher referred to the talks as a "game of chicken" and questioned the U.S. stance on showing strength without backing it up.
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Bill Maher is a late-night comedy host.
He commented on President Trump’s approach to talks with Iran.
Maher called the situation a "game of chicken," meaning both sides are waiting to see who will give up first.
Maher quoted President Trump saying America "does not blink" in negotiations.
Maher responded by saying the U.S. sometimes "loses interest and wanders away."
The discussion focused on ending the war involving Iran.
Maher used humor to question the seriousness of the U.S. stance.
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The U.S. government announced new sanctions against over a dozen people and companies in the Middle East and China. These groups are accused of helping Iran’s missile and war programs, including providing satellite images of U.S. facilities.
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The U.S. imposed sanctions on more than a dozen individuals and businesses.
The targeted groups are based in the Middle East and China.
Three Chinese companies were sanctioned for supplying satellite imagery to Iran.
The satellite images showed U.S. facilities in the Middle East.
The sanctions aim to stop support for Iran’s missile development and war efforts.
The announcement was made by the U.S. State Department on a Friday.
The measures are part of continuing U.S. efforts to limit Iran’s military capabilities.
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A Frontier Airlines plane struck and killed a person who walked onto a runway at Denver International Airport while the plane was taking off. The collision caused an engine fire that was quickly put out, and all 224 passengers were safely evacuated.
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The incident happened late Friday night during takeoff at Denver International Airport.
The person who was hit had jumped over the airport’s perimeter fence and crossed the runway.
The plane was heading from Denver to Los Angeles International Airport.
The pilot reported hitting someone and an engine fire shortly after being cleared for takeoff.
Emergency slides were used to evacuate all 224 passengers safely.
Twelve passengers had minor injuries; five were taken to hospitals.
The runway was closed for investigation by the FAA and National Transportation Safety Board.
Airport security fences were inspected and found to be intact.
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The United States military has used propaganda leaflets in wars for over 100 years to influence enemy soldiers and populations. While official reports claim these leaflets help weaken enemy morale, some internal studies show mixed results, including cases where leaflets were ignored or used for other purposes by enemy troops.
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The US started dropping propaganda leaflets in 1918 during World War I.
Leaflets were widely used in World War II through the Office of War Information.
Khajistan, a New York-based group, has collected and displayed many of these leaflets in an exhibit.
From 1968 to 1971, about 5 billion leaflets were dropped annually over Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos.
A 1971 US Air Force report criticized leaflet content, saying it often lacked credibility and did not persuade the enemy.
Some enemy soldiers used leaflets as cigarette paper, toilet tissue, or souvenirs.
The US dropped 29 million leaflets during the Gulf War in the early 1990s.
Psyops leaflets reportedly persuaded around 44% of the Iraqi army to desert during the Gulf War.
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New York may see fewer billionaires and millionaires in the future, similar to how unicorns are rare and mythical. This idea reflects changes affecting wealthy people in the state.
Key Facts
Billionaires and millionaires are becoming less common in New York.
The comparison is made to unicorns, which are creatures from stories, meaning very rare or disappearing.
This change is linked to shifts in jobs and economic growth.
The article suggests wealthy individuals might move away or decrease in number.
New York’s financial landscape is evolving, impacting the richest residents.
The statement comes amid discussions about the economy and money in the state.
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Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said her main goal is to change the country, not to just win a title or office. She discussed her focus on lasting policies like single-payer healthcare and workers’ rights while responding to questions about running for higher office in 2028.
Key Facts
Ocasio-Cortez was asked if she plans to run for president or Senate in 2028.
She said her ambition is to change the country, not to hold a specific office.
She supports lasting policies such as single-payer healthcare, a living wage, and workers’ and women’s rights.
Ocasio-Cortez emphasized making decisions based on current conditions to improve the country.
She responded to questions during a political forum at the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics.
A poll shows voters’ early favorites for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination include Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, Pete Buttigieg, and Ocasio-Cortez.
Ocasio-Cortez also discussed economic inequality and the difficulty of earning extreme wealth under the U.S. system.
Her comments come as political competition within the Democratic Party for 2028 is beginning to take shape.
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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from New York did not dismiss the idea of running for president in 2028. During a public event, she said her goal is to make changes in the country, rather than seeking power for its own sake.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York.
She is serving her fourth term in Congress.
At a Friday event in Chicago, strategist David Axelrod asked her about possible plans to run for president in 2028.
Ocasio-Cortez did not deny the possibility of a future presidential run.
She emphasized that her main goal is to create change rather than just gain a higher political position.
The conversation took place in a public setting, highlighting ongoing public interest in her political ambitions.
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President Donald Trump praised the jobs report showing 115,000 new jobs created in April. He shared this news while also criticizing his political opponents in a post on social media during Mother’s Day weekend.
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President Trump highlighted that 115,000 Americans found new jobs in April.
He shared this information on Truth Social, his social media platform.
The post was made on the Friday before Mother’s Day weekend.
Alongside the jobs news, Trump criticized members of the Democratic Party.
The jobs report is a measure of how many new jobs are added to the U.S. economy each month.
President Trump used the occasion of Mother’s Day to connect with the public.
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President Donald Trump said the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship is "under very good control." The World Health Organization (WHO) is working with US officials while passengers who caught the virus are being treated in hospitals and contact tracing happens in multiple countries.
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There is a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship.
Some passengers infected with hantavirus are hospitalized.
The World Health Organization is coordinating efforts with US authorities.
Contact tracing is ongoing in several countries to track possible infections.
President Donald Trump stated the situation is well managed and controlled.
Hantavirus is a virus that can cause serious lung disease.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom refused to pause the state’s gas tax despite gas prices rising above $6 per gallon in the state, much higher than the national average. Newsom said suspending the tax might not lower prices at the pump and blamed high prices on national issues like the war in Iran.
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The average gas price in California reached $6.16 per gallon, the highest in the U.S.
The national average gas price was $4.54 per gallon at the same time.
Newsom rejected calls to temporarily suspend California’s gas tax, which funds environmental programs.
Some people blame President Trump’s actions and policies for high gas prices, though opinions vary.
California has high environmental fees and taxes linked to oil and gas production.
Newsom said other states with Republican governors also face high gas prices.
Experts say adjusting the tax temporarily could help consumers when oil prices rise sharply.
Lawmakers and energy officials recognize California’s strict regulations contribute to higher fuel costs.
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In Barnsley, South Yorkshire, a council that had been run by the Labour Party for 50 years switched control to Reform UK. Voters expressed a desire for change and some criticized Labour leader Keir Starmer, saying he had not helped the working class.
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Barnsley council ended 50 years of Labour control on Friday.
Reform UK took control of the council.
Voters wanted new leadership and change in their area.
Some voters said Labour abandoned the working class.
Dislike for Labour leader Keir Starmer influenced some votes.
The change reflects local dissatisfaction with the current Labour leadership.
The local election took place recently in South Yorkshire.
This shift marks a significant political change in a traditional Labour stronghold.
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