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May 18, 2025

ABC News

27 Dead as Storms Hit U.S. States

A massive outbreak of severe storms and tornadoes from the Heartland to the East Coast has killed at least 27 people, with widespread destruction, power outages, and more dangerous weather still in the forecast.
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Associated Press

Mexican Ship Hits Brooklyn Bridge

A Mexican Navy training ship struck the Brooklyn Bridge during a goodwill tour, snapping its masts, injuring over 20 people, and killing two crew members as investigations into the cause continue.
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NBC News

Trump To Call Putin and Zelensky

President Trump plans to hold separate talks with Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky on Monday, aiming for a ceasefire in the ongoing, deadly conflict between their nations.
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CNBC

Walmart to “Eat the Tariffs”

Trump criticized Walmart for blaming tariffs for price hikes, urging the retailer to “eat the tariffs” instead, while Walmart said it’s working to keep prices low despite rising costs and ongoing trade policy uncertainty.
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Investor's Business Daily

Market To Respond To Downgraded Debt

Moody's downgraded the U.S. sovereign debt rating late Friday, impacting key market indexes, despite a strong stock market rally fueled by U.S.-China trade de-escalation and renewed optimism in AI spending.
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The New York Times

Leaked Audio Causes Renewed Scrutiny

A newly released 2023 audio of President Biden struggling with memory and speech during a special counsel interview reignites concerns over his fitness and deepens Democratic divisions after his failed 2024 campaign.
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USA Today

Husband Speaks: "Cassie Saved Cassie"

Alex Fine praised his wife Cassie for her strength during Diddy's sex-crimes trial, calling Diddy a "demon" and emphasizing that "Cassie saved Cassie" by confronting her past abuse and testifying bravely in court.
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WFLA

“Fool Around and Find Out”

The Polk County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of 255 individuals in a nine-day sting targeting human trafficking and child predators, underscoring the continued fight against exploitation and illegal activities.
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The Wall Street Journal

MIT Retracts Student’s AI Paper

MIT has publicly withdrawn its support for a widely circulated AI research paper by a former economics graduate student, citing serious doubts about the data’s reliability and the study’s overall validity.
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The Hill

Trump Defends Qatar Jet Gift

President Trump defended his decision to accept a luxury jet from Qatar, countering criticism from both parties as a 'radical left story,' underscoring the gift's benefit to the federal government.
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Racket News

Who Started the Lawfare Era?

An international court case involving Mark Carney and Trump allies highlights how “lawfare”—using courts as political weapons—has become a global conflict deeply shaping politics and public trust.
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WBZ Boston

A Karen Read Timeline

Karen Read's second trial resumes Monday after a mistrial in a high-profile Massachusetts murder case involving the 2022 death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe.
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The Hollywood Reporter

CNN to Air "Good Night" Live

CNN will air a groundbreaking live broadcast of George Clooney’s Broadway play “Good Night, and Good Luck” on June 7, marking the first-ever televised live theater performance.
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NPR

Fertility Clinic Explosion

A deliberate explosion at a Palm Springs fertility clinic, deemed terrorism by the FBI, killed one suspected attacker, injured four, and caused extensive damage, with authorities still investigating.
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CBS Sports

Boxing Event Ends Chaotic

Former NFL star Antonio Brown was briefly detained but not arrested after being jumped by multiple individuals and gunshots were fired following a Miami celebrity boxing event.
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