May 02 Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalized after health crisis in prison By Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press Iran’s imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has been urgently transferred from prison to a hospital in northwestern Iran after a “catastrophic deterioration” of her health, her foundation said Friday. Continue reading
May 02 Mexican governor and mayor step down after U.S. drug trafficking indictments By Fabiola Sanchez, Isabel DeBre, Associated Press Two members of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s party in the northwestern Sinaloa state said they would temporarily step down from their posts after the United States charged them and eight other politicians and security officers with drug trafficking. Continue reading
May 02 U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6 to12 months By Ben Finley, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months, the Pentagon said Friday, fulfilling President Trump's threat as he clashes with the German leader over the U.S. war with Iran. Continue reading
May 01 Watch 6:45 Trump rejects Iran's latest proposal as he reviews new military options to relaunch war By Nick Schifrin, Veronica Vela It has been 60 days since the Iran war began, which means Friday is a legal deadline for the Trump administration to seek congressional authorization. But the White House informed Congress that it didn’t need approval because the war had… Continue watching
May 01 Watch 5:43 News Wrap: Trump announces 25% tariffs on cars and trucks from the EU In our news wrap Friday, Trump says he’s raising tariffs next week on cars and trucks from the EU, the Pentagon says it has made deals with seven major tech companies to use their AI tools, a former Miami congressman… Continue watching
May 01 Watch 9:39 Palestinian and Israeli writers reflect on bridging divides in 'The Future is Peace' By Ali Rogin, Zeba Warsi The Oct. 7 terrorist attack in Israel, and the war in Gaza that followed, have left countless families grappling with profound loss. Two men, one Israeli, the other Palestinian, tell the story of their unexpected journey toward understanding and reconciliation… Continue watching
May 01 Pope Leo names priest who criticized Trump's immigration crackdown as West Virginia bishop By John Raby, Giovanna Dell'Orto, Associated Press The next bishop for West Virginia Catholics will be an El Salvador-born advocate for immigrants who has opposed U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown policies. Continue reading
May 01 Trump 'not satisfied' with Iran's proposal to end the war By Toqa Ezzidin, Munir Ahmed, Collin Binkley, Associated Press President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal to end the war between the countries, saying Friday he still was not satisfied while blaming Iran’s “fractured” leadership. Continue reading
May 01 Trump says deadline for Congress to approve Iran war doesn't apply, claiming hostilities have 'terminated' By Mary Clare Jalonick, Stephen Groves, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Yet President Donald Trump also made it clear in a letter to Congress that the war may be far from over. Continue reading
May 01 WATCH: Trump says he raised tariffs on autos from EU to 25% By Josh Boak, Associated Press Trump said in a social media post that the EU “is not complying with our fully agreed to Trade Deal,” though he did not flesh out his objections in the post. Continue reading