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Wed, May 20

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Published 2 days ago • Financial Times - World • via ft.com

US Indicts Former Cuban President Raúl Castro

The United States has indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro on multiple charges, including murder, related to the downing of civilian aircraft in 1996.

Published 2 days ago • The New York Times - Home Page • via nytimes.com

Israel's Ben-Gvir Criticized for Video of Detained Activists

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has faced backlash for a video in which he taunts pro-Palestinian flotilla activists detained at sea.

Published 2 days ago • The New York Times - US • via nytimes.com

Police Officers Sue Trump Over Fund Allegations

Two police officers have filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump, challenging the legality of a proposed fund intended to support individuals associated with the January 6 insurrection.

Published 2 days ago • BBC News - Top Stories • via bbc.com

Former US Congressman Barney Frank Dies at 86

Barney Frank, a pioneering figure in US politics and one of the first openly gay congressmen, has passed away at the age of 86.

Published 2 days ago • ABC News - Business • via abcnews.com

UK Eases Sanctions on Russian Oil Amid Rising Fuel Prices

The UK government has announced a relaxation of sanctions on Russian oil products, particularly diesel and jet fuel, in response to rising fuel prices and supply concerns.

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Published 2 days ago • BBC News - Asia • via bbc.com

Xi Jinping Hosts Vladimir Putin Following Donald Trump's Visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping recently hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, shortly after welcoming U.S. President Donald Trump, highlighting China's growing diplomatic engagements.

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Published 2 days ago • The Guardian - UK • via theguardian.com

Trump's Influence Grows in Republican Party Following Primary Results

Donald Trump's influence over the Republican Party has intensified following the defeat of Congressman Thomas Massie in a primary race, marking a significant moment in the party's dynamics.

Published 2 days ago • The New York Times - Home Page • via nytimes.com

Iran Issues Warning Amid U.S. Tensions

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have issued a warning about potential military action beyond the Middle East if the United States resumes attacks, coinciding with U.S. officials discussing progress toward a deal with Tehran.

Published 2 days ago • RFI - Amériques • via rfi.fr

Trump consolide son influence au sein du Parti républicain

Donald Trump a renforcé son contrôle sur le Parti républicain en soutenant la défaite d'un élu du Kentucky lors des primaires.

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Published 2 days ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com

Georgia Governor Race Heads to Republican Primary Runoff

Burt Jones and Rick Jackson will face each other again in the June 16 run-off. The state’s lieutenant governor, Burt Jones, will face a billionaire health care executive, Rick Jackson, on June 16 to decide the party’s standard-bearer to succeed Gov.

Published 2 days ago • ABC News - Top Stories • via abcnews.com

Key Takeaways from Recent Primaries

Recent primary elections have highlighted the influence of former President Trump within the Republican Party, as he successfully challenged key party figures.

Published 2 days ago • The New York Times - US • via nytimes.com

Trump-Backed Candidate Defeats Incumbent in Kentucky Primary

Ed Gallrein, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, has won the Republican primary against incumbent Representative Thomas Massie in Kentucky.

Tue, May 19

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Published 3 days ago • ABC News - Top Stories • via abcnews.com

Primary Election Updates

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Published 3 days ago • The New York Times - Home Page • via nytimes.com

Senate Advances Resolution on Trump’s Iran War Powers

The U.S. Senate has voted to advance a resolution that would require President Trump to end military hostilities in Iran unless he secures congressional authorization.

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Published 3 days ago • Washington Post - Politics • via washingtonpost.com

Trump's Legal and Compensation Funds Under Scrutiny

Former President Donald Trump is at the center of discussions regarding significant legal and compensation funds, raising questions about their implications and controversies.

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Published 3 days ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com

NAACP Calls for Boycott of Southern Universities Over Voting Rights

The NAACP has initiated a campaign urging Black athletes and their supporters to boycott athletic programs at public universities in southern states due to recent voting rights issues.

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Published 3 days ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com

Trump Unveils Plans for New White House Ballroom

President Donald Trump has provided details about a new ballroom at the White House, emphasizing its security features and funding sources.

Published 3 days ago • The New York Times - Home Page • via nytimes.com

I.R.S. Audits of Trump and Family Halted

The Justice Department has announced that the I.R.S. will cease audits of President Trump and his family as part of a compensation fund agreement.

Published 3 days ago • The New York Times - Home Page • via nytimes.com

Trump Showcases White House Ballroom Construction Amid Global Turmoil

President Trump provided a tour of the construction site for his White House ballroom, emphasizing its significance to him during a time of global unrest.

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Published 3 days ago • The Guardian - UK • via theguardian.com

Investigation Underway After Woman Falls to Death in Open Manhole

A New York woman died after falling into an open maintenance hole in Manhattan, prompting an investigation into the incident.

Published 3 days ago • BBC News - US & Canada • via bbc.com

San Diego Mosque Attack Update

Five people, including two suspects, are dead following a gun attack on a San Diego mosque. 34||h=1&&(this.target=t[0]),t.length>=2&&(this.opts=t[1]);var n,r=this.opts||{},i=this.target;if("string"==typeof i?n=i:"object"==typeof i&&i instanceof y?n=i.url:window.URL&&"object"==typeof i&&i instanceof URL&&(n=i.href),o(this,n),"data"!==this.params.protocol){var s=(""+(i&&i instanceof y&&i.method||r.method||"GET")).toUpperCase();this.params.method=s,this.txSize=m(r.body)||0}}),u.on("fetch-done",function(t,e){if(this.endTime=a.now(),this.params||(this.params={}),"data"===this.params.protoco...

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Published 3 days ago • Washington Post - Politics • via washingtonpost.com

Trump Endorses Paxton in Texas Senate Primary

President Donald Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate primary, a decision that comes amid pressure from his supporters and a contentious race against incumbent Senator John Cornyn.

Published 3 days ago • ABC News - Top Stories • via abcnews.com

Trump Endorses Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Primary

President Donald Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate primary, favoring him over incumbent Republican Senator John Cornyn.

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Published 3 days ago • TechCrunch - Main Feed • via techcrunch.com

Andrej Karpathy Joins Anthropic

Andrej Karpathy has joined Anthropic to work on pre-training. Andrej Karpathy, a founding member of OpenAI who later went to work for Tesla Inc., has joined Anthropic PBC to do research and development focused on helping train new artificial intelligence models.

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