May 05 In Douglas Stuart's new novel, an unbridgeable gap between father and son By Geoff Bennett Douglas Stuart won the coveted Booker Prize in 2020 for his debut novel, “Shuggie Bain,” about a boy in 1980s working-class Glasgow caring for his mother as she struggled with alcoholism. Geoff Bennett spoke to Stuart about his latest book,… Continue reading
May 05 U.S. kills 2 during latest strike on alleged drug boats traveling in the Caribbean By Associated Press The Trump administration’s campaign of blowing up alleged drug-trafficking vessels in Latin American waters has persisted since early September and killed at least 188 people in total. Continue reading
May 05 WATCH: Rubio addresses Strait of Hormuz efforts, Vatican trip in White House briefing By Associated Press Filling in for the White House press secretary, Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared behind the podium Tuesday to reiterate that U.S. efforts to reopen the strait is not an offensive operation despite clashes with Iran in the last several… Continue reading
May 05 Iran war's fragile ceasefire tested in U.S. attempt to open the Strait of Hormuz By Adam Schreck, Ben Finley, Elena Becatoros, Associated Press U.S. military leaders said a ceasefire remains in effect a day after Iran was blamed for new attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and against the United Arab Emirates. The key American ally later said it came under Iranian drone… Continue reading
May 05 WATCH: Hegseth and Caine say Iran war ceasefire is still on despite new effort in Strait of Hormuz By Associated Press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the forces prefer a peaceful effort to “guide” the more than 22,500 mariners stuck on more than 1,550 vessels out of the Persian Gulf, but are ready if needs change. Continue reading
May 04 Driver plows car into people in shopping area in Germany, killing 2 By Associated Press An additional three people were seriously injured in what officials believe was a deliberate rampage, Leipzig Mayor Burkhard Jung said. Continue reading
May 04 Watch 3:30 U.S. and Iran truce tested over the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to reignite conflict By Nick Schifrin, Eliot Barnhart The tenuous truce between the U.S. and Iran was tested Monday, as American ships clearing a lane in the Strait of Hormuz came under fire and sank Iranian boats. Iran also fired drones and missiles at a key oil terminal… Continue watching
May 04 Watch 8:01 Analyzing the U.S. effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn The U.S. military remains poised to resume the war as tensions rose on Monday with President Trump threatening that if Iran fires on U.S. vessels, “they will be blown off the face of the earth.” Ian Ralby, president of Auxilium… Continue watching
May 04 What to know about hantavirus, the illness suspected in a cruise ship outbreak that has killed 3 people By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press There is no specific treatment or cure for hantavirus infections, but early medical attention can increase the chance of survival. Continue reading
May 04 European leaders say the timing of Trump's decision to pull troops from Germany came as a surprise By Mark Carlson, Lorne Cook, Associated Press Asked about the American decision, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said: "I wouldn't exaggerate that because I think we are expecting that Europe is taking more charge of its own security. Continue reading