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
May 24 Suspect killed after firing shots near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says By Darlene Superville, Alanna Durkin Richer, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press A man who opened fire Saturday near a White House security checkpoint is dead after being shot by officers who returned fire, the U.S. Secret Service said. Continue reading
May 23 Marines conduct rapid response exercise at U.S. Embassy in Venezuela's capital By Associated Press Two Marine Corps Osprey aircraft, which have characteristics of both a helicopter and a fixed-wing airplane, flew over the recently reopened U.S. Embassy in Caracas. Continue reading
May 23 40,000 under evacuation orders after chemical tank leak in Southern California By Olga R. Rodriguez, Claire Rush, Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press Authorities in Southern California on Friday were racing to figure out how to prevent the explosion of a storage tank that has been leaking a hazardous chemical used to make plastic parts, as some 40,000 people were under evacuation orders… Continue reading
May 23 Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia led to sepsis, his family says By Steve Reed, Associated Press Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming complications, according to a statement released by his family. Continue reading
May 23 Explosion at New York City shipyard kills 1 and injures 36, officials say By Michael R. Sisak, Rebecca Boone, Associated Press One person has died after a fire and two explosions Friday at a New York City shipyard, officials say. Continue reading