May 29 Tomatoes become latest symbol of America's affordability squeeze By Matt Sedensky, Associated Press Tomatoes, ubiquitous in everything from fast-food burgers to haute cuisine, are taking on a new role beyond the plate: A nagging reminder of rising costs. Continue reading
May 29 Bus hits cars in Virginia, killing 5 people and injuring 34, state police say By Associated Press A bus struck six vehicles on Interstate 95 in Virginia as traffic slowed for a work zone, killing five people and sending 34 to hospitals, state police said Friday. Continue reading
May 28 Explosion and fire at Dallas apartment causes fatalities, search for missing continues By Jamie Stengle, Kendria LaFleur, Associated Press An explosion at a Dallas apartment building engulfed the two-story complex in a towering and deadly blaze Thursday, shaking nearby homes and flinging debris. A search for the missing remained ongoing hours after the flames were brought under control, officials… Continue reading
May 28 Rescuers try to reach 4 climbers who fell on Mount McKinley in Alaska By Associated Press The climbers’ conditions weren’t immediately known following the fall, which was reported to Denali National Park and Preserve rangers overnight, and rangers were seeking a weather window to allow them to reach the area by helicopter, a statement from the… Continue reading
May 28 Many spelling bee contenders pursue mastery. For a few, it's more about memorization By Ben Nuckols, Associated Press The opposing strategies of Scripps National Spelling Bee finalists have revived a long-running if good-natured debate in spelling circles: Which is more important, mastery of languages or rote memorization?… Continue reading
May 28 Crews recover remains of 6 of 9 workers missing after chemical tank rupture in Washington By Claire Rush, Gene Johnson, Associated Press The total death toll is 11, including three who are still missing. It’s one of the deadliest U.S. workplace accidents in recent decades. Continue reading
May 28 Watch 4:44 News Wrap: Treasury taking steps for $250 bill featuring Trump's image In our news wrap Thursday, the Treasury Department is laying the groundwork for a $250 bill featuring President Trump's image, a Trump-appointed judge is refusing to block the president's executive order limiting mail-in voting and the Justice Department has reportedly… Continue watching
May 28 Watch 7:17 What to expect from the U.S. team as the World Cup approaches By Geoff Bennett, Ryan Connelly Holmes, Solveig Rennan We are weeks away from the first men’s World Cup on U.S. soil in more than 30 years. There's great anticipation around it, plenty of complaints about high prices, and questions about how the U.S. team will fare. Geoff Bennett… Continue watching
May 28 WATCH: Conan O'Brien delivers Harvard commencement address By Michael Casey, Associated Press Comedian and television host Conan O’Brien entertained Harvard University graduates at their commencement Thursday, mixing offbeat humor and political jokes with more reflective commentary about empathy and humility at a time when the Ivy League school is in the Trump… Continue reading
May 28 AP report: Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who successfully sued Trump for sexual abuse and defamation By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Associated Press It’s the latest in a series of investigations the Trump administration Justice Department has opened into perceived adversaries of the president. Continue reading