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Can't afford sky-high tickets to see the Knicks in person? Trump says 'watch it on television'

President Donald Trump says he will attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday at Madison Square Garden — and says he doesn't have much sympathy for ordinary Americans who can't afford the sky-high ticket prices

Can't afford sky-high tickets to see the Knicks in person? Trump says 'watch it on television'
MidEast|Political|World

Trump's 'crazy' rebuke undercuts Netanyahu at a critical moment

Benjamin Netanyahu

Trump's 'crazy' rebuke undercuts Netanyahu at a critical moment
Economy|Political|US|World

US House backs Russia sanctions, Ukraine aid, in latest blow to Trump

The U.S.

US House backs Russia sanctions, Ukraine aid, in latest blow to Trump
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World

With Trump in a holding pattern on Iran war, allies and critics worry he risks getting boxed in

President Donald Trump insists he's comfortable with the current holding pattern in the Iran war

With Trump in a holding pattern on Iran war, allies and critics worry he risks getting boxed in
Business|Crime|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Former NY Rep. George Santos under investigation for alleged insider trading on Kalshi

Former NY Rep. George Santos under investigation for alleged insider trading on Kalshi

Former NY Rep. George Santos under investigation for alleged insider trading on Kalshi
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Republicans won the redistricting battle. Now voters will decide whether they win Congress

Republicans have won a partisan redistricting battle for Congress

Republicans won the redistricting battle. Now voters will decide whether they win Congress
Political|World

Raúl Castro turns 95 as Cuba celebrates enigmatic figure

Raúl Castro has turned 95, a landmark birthday for a man still helping lead one of the last communist countries in the world

Raúl Castro turns 95 as Cuba celebrates enigmatic figure
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Mexico's Sheinbaum escalates rhetoric against U.S., blames far-right 'offensive'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that far-right sectors in the United States are coordinating with domestic groups to attack her

Mexico's Sheinbaum escalates rhetoric against U.S., blames far-right 'offensive'
US|World

Trump says talks with Iran continue

U.S.

Trump says talks with Iran continue
Election|Political|US

Pete Buttigieg is becoming a prolific endorser of Democrats, with some clues to his future

Pete Buttigieg is becoming a prolific endorser of Democrats, with some clues to his future

Pete Buttigieg is becoming a prolific endorser of Democrats, with some clues to his future
Election|Political|US|World

Tracking states’ unprecedented redistricting efforts

Tracking states’ unprecedented redistricting efforts

Tracking states’ unprecedented redistricting efforts
Business|Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Russia recalls envoy to Armenia over EU ties ahead of vote

Russia said on Saturday it had recalled its ambassador to Armenia for consultations in protest at its rapprochement with the European Union as a June 7 election nears. 

Russia recalls envoy to Armenia over EU ties ahead of vote
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Trump jumps into Republican primaries for governor in South Carolina, Iowa and Oklahoma

President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican candidates in three contested gubernatorial primaries, where competition for his backing has dominated the contests

Trump jumps into Republican primaries for governor in South Carolina, Iowa and Oklahoma
Crime|Finance|Political|US|World

Backlash over Trump's $1.776 billion fund tests Blanche's bid for US attorney general

Todd Blanche has moved quickly as acting U.S. attorney general to please the man whose face now adorns the exterior of the Justice Department’s

Backlash over Trump's $1.776 billion fund tests Blanche's bid for US attorney general
Political|World

US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and start new nuclear talks

U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and start a new round of talks on Iran’s nuclear program

US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and start new nuclear talks
Business|Economy|Finance|World

New Zealand Labour says budget fails to address rising living costs

New Zealand shadow finance minister Barbara Edmonds said on Friday she backed efforts to return the government's books to surplus, but said Labour would make different

New Zealand Labour says budget fails to address rising living costs
Education|Interview|Political

Jill Biden says she was 'frightened' as she saw Joe Biden's 2024 debate performance unfold

In an interview with CBS, former first lady Jill Biden says she feared Joe Biden had stroke during the 2024 CNN Presidential debate against Donald Trump.

Jill Biden says she was 'frightened' as she saw Joe Biden's 2024 debate performance unfold
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: Iran negotiators agree to extend ceasefire, begin nuclear talks pending Trump approval

U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and start talks on Iran’s nuclear program

The Latest: Iran negotiators agree to extend ceasefire, begin nuclear talks pending Trump approval
Crime|Finance|Political|US|World

Congress members say conditions dire at NJ detention center facing protests, reported hunger strike

Democratic members of Congress are describing dire conditions within a federal immigration detention center in New Jersey where protesters have been demonstrating and asserting that detainees inside are on a hunger strike

Congress members say conditions dire at NJ detention center facing protests, reported hunger strike
Business|Finance|Political|US|World

Russia says US did not grant visa for official to attend UN meeting

Russia's U.N. ambassador said on Tuesday that the United States did not grant a visa for Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov to

Russia says US did not grant visa for official to attend UN meeting
Economy|Political|US|World

Iran state TV says draft deal with US would reopen Hormuz shipping, end naval blockade

(Corrects first paragraph to show that state TV obtained the draft, not Tehran.

Iran state TV says draft deal with US would reopen Hormuz shipping, end naval blockade
Political|US|World

Rubio aide Mike Needham promoted to top White House national security post, source says

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Rubio aide Mike Needham promoted to top White House national security post, source says
Health|Political|Science|World

Brazil's Lula starts radiation after early-stage skin cancer diagnosis

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has started preventive radiation treatment after being diagnosed with early-stage skin

Brazil's Lula starts radiation after early-stage skin cancer diagnosis
Election|Political

A ‘vegan’ and ‘Tala-freak-o’: GOP prepares a furious general election messaging blitz against Talarico

A ‘vegan’ and ‘Tala-freak-o’: GOP prepares a furious general election messaging blitz against Talarico

A ‘vegan’ and ‘Tala-freak-o’: GOP prepares a furious general election messaging blitz against Talarico
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Republicans who have drawn a hard line on Iran pan Trump's emerging proposal to end the war

President Donald Trump’s emerging deal to end the Iran war is drawing heavy criticism from some fellow Republicans

Republicans who have drawn a hard line on Iran pan Trump's emerging proposal to end the war
Political|US|World

Possible deal on Iran divides US lawmakers largely along party lines

U.S. lawmakers appearing on Sunday morning talk shows split sharply over a potential deal to end the Iran war, with Republicans mostly backing the publicly reported contours of an

Possible deal on Iran divides US lawmakers largely along party lines
Business|Economy|Political|US

Democrats vow a redistricting counterpunch but are facing hurdles Republicans don't

Democrats are poised to finish several seats behind Republicans in 2026 in the nationwide race to redraw maps for the U.S. House

Democrats vow a redistricting counterpunch but are facing hurdles Republicans don't
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Political

Progressives land a big win in a Philadelphia House primary and hope it means more are on the way

Democrat Chris Rabb seemed to be a long shot running for a congressional seat in Philadelphia

Progressives land a big win in a Philadelphia House primary and hope it means more are on the way
Business|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

Trump says he will not attend son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding

U.S.

Trump says he will not attend son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding
Health|Political|US|World

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband's health

Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, saying she needed to leave office as her husband battles cancer

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband's health
Business|Entertainment|Political

Trump says more late night talk show hosts to depart after Colbert exit

President Donald Trump said on Friday that more late-night talk shows will depart after he praised the end of CBS's “The Late Show with Stephen

Trump says more late night talk show hosts to depart after Colbert exit
Business|Economy|Finance

Trump immunity from IRS audit shocks experts, who warn it could undermine trust in tax system

Donald Trump has a reputation for slashing his taxes using techniques that some experts find aggressive

Trump immunity from IRS audit shocks experts, who warn it could undermine trust in tax system
Europe|Political|World

China's top diplomat touts Moldova ties after Putin visit despite differences over Ukraine war

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi told visiting Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popsoi that Beijing "cherishes" ties with the Eastern European country and aims to

China's top diplomat touts Moldova ties after Putin visit despite differences over Ukraine war
Political|US|World

Trump and Netanyahu diverge on Iran war’s future in tense phone call

Trump and Netanyahu diverge on Iran war’s future in tense phone call

Trump and Netanyahu diverge on Iran war’s future in tense phone call
Arts|Entertainment|Political

Stephen Colbert's long goodbye is coming to an end, leaving a void

Stephen Colbert's run on “The Late Show” ends Thursday, marking the conclusion of his on-air feud with President Donald Trump

Stephen Colbert's long goodbye is coming to an end, leaving a void
Arts|Entertainment|Opinion|Political

5 reasons Stephen Colbert is one of the most important satirists in American history

The greatest satirists do more than expose hypocrisy. They reshape how citizens understand power and civic responsibility.

5 reasons Stephen Colbert is one of the most important satirists in American history
Arts|Entertainment|Opinion|World

At Cannes, Almodovar says artists have duty to speak out against 'monsters' like Trump

Oscar-winning Spanish director Pedro Almodovar urged artists to speak out about the crises facing society on Wednesday, describing it as their moral duty against "

At Cannes, Almodovar says artists have duty to speak out against 'monsters' like Trump
Election|Finance|Political|World

Colombia's ELN rebels, FARC dissidents announce ceasefire for presidential election

Colombia's Central General Staff, the largest dissident branch of the former Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerrilla group, and rebels from the National

Colombia's ELN rebels, FARC dissidents announce ceasefire for presidential election
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Seagull splatters King Charles III during Northern Ireland visit

A seagull has left a lasting impression on King Charles III during his visit to Northern Ireland

Seagull splatters King Charles III during Northern Ireland visit
Political|US|World

Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries: Massie's loss leaves no doubt about Trump's power over the GOP

President Donald Trump has scored another win against a Republican rival, purging Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s primary and knocking out one of his most outspoken critics on Capitol Hill

Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries: Massie's loss leaves no doubt about Trump's power over the GOP
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP opposition

A proposal to fund $1 billion in security additions for the White House campus and the president’s new ballroom is facing growing opposition from Republicans ahead of an expected vote this week

The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP opposition
Political|US|World

Trump shows reporters ballroom construction site as lawmakers balk at $1B for White House security

President Donald Trump is defending the White House ballroom he's building

Trump shows reporters ballroom construction site as lawmakers balk at $1B for White House security
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Rachel Maddow takes on the DOJ’s 150-year saga in a new book, 'Department of Fate'

Rachel Maddow is working on a new book about the Justice Department

Rachel Maddow takes on the DOJ’s 150-year saga in a new book, 'Department of Fate'
Political

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy has no regrets over Trump impeachment vote, even as it cost him his seat

Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana says he has no regrets about his “momentous” vote to convict President Donald Trump on impeachment charges five years ago

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy has no regrets over Trump impeachment vote, even as it cost him his seat
Arts|Education|Opinion|Political|Science|World

Trump’s Cabinet dramatically changed American foreign policy while the president made noise – a scholar of presidential rhetoric explains

The president’s barrage of pronouncements on foreign policy mean his Cabinet members’ statements on foreign policy have become more reliable indicators of administration positions.

Trump’s Cabinet dramatically changed American foreign policy while the president made noise – a scholar of presidential rhetoric explains
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says it has 'serious expectations' for Putin's trip to China

Russia has high expectations for President Vladimir Putin's trip to China this week, and the two sides will use it to develop their "privileged partnership", the Kremlin

Kremlin says it has 'serious expectations' for Putin's trip to China
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Why Trump put his ‘bad cop’ in charge of rescuing the GOP in the midterms

Why Trump put his ‘bad cop’ in charge of rescuing the GOP in the midterms

Why Trump put his ‘bad cop’ in charge of rescuing the GOP in the midterms
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

In the birthplace of Civil Rights Movement, groups rally to defend Black political representation

Thousands of people gathered in Montgomery, Alabama, to mobilize support for voting rights amid concerns about redistricting efforts

In the birthplace of Civil Rights Movement, groups rally to defend Black political representation
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump says Iran war is worth the economic pain. These rural voters agree

Perched behind the cash register at Stubs liquor store, Amy Van Duyn gazed out the window at a red-and-green gasoline price sign, which she said

Trump says Iran war is worth the economic pain. These rural voters agree