May 12 Trump's 'Golden Dome' estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than initially said By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press President Donald Trump's plan to put weapons in space, called the “Golden Dome for America” missile defense program, is estimated to cost much more than he originally said. Continue reading
May 12 Trump and Xi appear intent on keeping Iran war from overshadowing China summit By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The White House has set low expectations that Trump will be able to persuade Xi to change China's posture on Iran. Continue reading
May 12 Ship operator and employee charged in 2024 collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge By Michael Kunzelman, Ed White, Associated Press Prosecutors filed criminal charges against the operator of the ship that crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge leading to the deaths of six construction workers. Continue reading
May 12 How American kids became the pickiest eaters in history By Amna Nawaz It’s not just your kids. Author and historian Helen Zoe Veit’s latest book, , “Picky: How American Children Became the Fussiest Eaters in History,” explores how U.S. culture has shaped selective palates. In this episode of Settle In, she sat… Continue reading
May 11 Watch 4:51 News Wrap: Supreme Court temporarily extends access to mifepristone In our news wrap Monday, the Supreme Court extended access to the abortion pill mifepristone as justices consider an emergency request to halt a lower-court ruling that would restrict access to the drug, the man accused of attempting to assassinate… Continue watching
May 11 How a crisis of conscience spurred this Christian IVF doctor's career pivot By Tiffany Stanley, Associated Press A Tennessee doctor is practicing reproductive medicine aligned with his Christian faith. His clinic draws patients nationwide who are concerned over the moral issues that surround in vitro fertilization. Continue reading
May 11 Lawsuit accuses ChatGPT of helping gunman plan FSU mass shooting By Jeff Martin, Associated Press The lawsuit says the alleged gunman Phoenix Ikner relied on ChatGPT to determine what type of gun to use and which location would allow for the most potential victims, among other information. Continue reading
May 11 Man charged in White House correspondents' dinner attack pleads not guilty to assassination attempt By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press Allen's lawyers are asking a judge to disqualify at least two top Justice Department officials from direct involvement in prosecuting him because they could be considered victims or witnesses in the case. Continue reading
May 11 American cruise ship passenger tests positive for hantavirus after evacuation By Mike Corder, Associated Press One of the 17 American passengers evacuated from the ship and flown to Nebraska also tested positive for the hantavirus but is not showing any symptoms, and another had mild symptoms, U.S. health officials said late Sunday. Continue reading
May 10 Washington Wizards win NBA draft lottery, earn No. 1 pick on June 23 By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press The Washington Wizards won the draft lottery Sunday, earning the No. 1 pick in next month’s draft. Continue reading