Nation May 25 Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes By Ben Nuckols, Associated Press
Nation May 25 There's no longer a risk of explosion from a damaged California chemical tank. Here's what to know Authorities — scrambling to find a safe resolution after a tank containing a hazardous chemical at a Southern California aerospace plant was damaged — believe the risk of a catastrophic explosion has been eliminated. But the evacuation order affecting tens… By Dylan Lovan, Associated Press
Nation May 25 The origins of Memorial Day and how it has evolved Memorial Day is a U.S. holiday that is officially about mourning the nation's fallen service members, but it has come to signal the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of travel, as well as discounts on anything from… By Associated Press
Nation May 25 Travel industry worries after Trump administration reiterates threat to sanctuary city airports The travel industry is on edge after Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin reiterated his threat to withdraw U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from airports in so-called “sanctuary cities” in a move that could jeopardize international flights. By Josh Funk, Rio Yamat, Associated Press
Nation May 25 What's inside Jim Henson's once-hidden studio Deep in a cavernous New York City warehouse, the artisans behind some of the world’s most beloved children’s characters have been fashioning costumes and puppets for years in relative anonymity. By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press
May 25 Risk of a catastrophic explosion has been eliminated at chemical tank in California, authorities say By Leah Willingham, Associated Press The risk of a catastrophic explosion at a damaged chemical tank in Southern California has been eliminated following a close overnight inspection that confirmed a crack in the tank relieved pressure and cooled the chemical, authorities said Monday. Continue reading
May 25 What we know and don't know about the emerging deal to end the Iran war By Samy Magdy, Darlene Superville, Cara Anna, Associated Press It is not clear when or how the deal might be finalized and when its various parts will take effect. Continue reading
May 25 WATCH: Trump participates in Memorial Day observance at Arlington National Cemetery By Associated Press Along with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, events include a national observance in the Memorial Amphitheater. Continue reading
May 24 Trump's emerging plan to end Iran war draws criticism from hard-line Republicans By Darlene Superville, Matthew Daly, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s emerging deal to end the Iran war is drawing heavy criticism from some fellow Republicans who favor a harder line against the government in Tehran and fear a lost opportunity to finally rein in a longtime Mideast… Continue reading
May 24 Rubio aims to rebuild trust between Washington and Delhi during first official visit to India By Aijaz Hussain, Shonal Ganguly, Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held bilateral talks with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Sunday as the two countries look to steady ties that have fallen to their lowest point in over two decades. Continue reading