US Secret Service shoots gunman near White House
U.S. Secret Service officers shot an armed individual near the White House on Monday after the person pulled a gun, according to a federal source familiar with the incident.
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Hormuz Tensions Push Ceasefire to Brink as Trump Threatens Iran
US President Donald Trump warned Iran would be 'blown off the face of the Earth' if it attacked US ships, as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz push the truce between the two countries to the brink, according to Al Jazeera.
Brazil’s Lula to Meet Trump in US Later This Week
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is expected to travel to the United States to meet with President Donald Trump later this week, according to media reports.
US Strikes Iranian Fast Boats Amid Gulf Tensions
President Donald Trump said the US has struck seven Iranian 'fast boats' in the Strait of Hormuz, as Washington seeks to guide stranded ships out of the Gulf through the largely closed waterway, according to BBC.
Devil Wears Prada 2 sashays to $234m global box office debut
The Devil Wears Prada 2 opened with an estimated $233.6m worldwide — the second-highest debut of the year — with Meryl Streep setting a personal best at the box office, according to Screen Daily.
Cherie DeVaux: First Female Trainer to Win Kentucky Derby
Golden Tempo defied 23-1 odds to win the 152nd Kentucky Derby, making history as Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to secure a victory in the prestigious race, according to Spectrum Noticias.
West Bengal Election 2026: BJP Inches Toward 200-mark
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has crossed the halfway mark in early leads in the West Bengal Assembly elections, according to The Hindu. The ruling All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) urged caution, calling the situation 'fishy.'
Trump Announces ‘Project Freedom’ to Escort Ships in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a naval mission to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, warning any interference will be met 'forcefully,' according to a statement from the White House.
Iran says US has responded to its latest peace proposal
Iranian state media reported on Sunday that the U.S. has responded to its latest 14-point peace proposal, though Washington has yet to formally confirm it. President Donald Trump reportedly said the proposal was unacceptable to him.
2026 Kentucky Derby Results: Golden Tempo and History Made
Golden Tempo won the 152nd Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 2, with a 2:02.27 finish. Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train a Derby winner.
Trump Reviews Iranian Proposal as Tensions Linger
U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday he is considering a new proposal from Iran to de-escalate tensions, as reports surface of a 14-point plan that includes the withdrawal of U.S. forces and the lifting of sanctions. According to The Guardian.
Golden Tempo takes Kentucky Derby, DeVaux makes history
Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, making Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown, according to NPR.
Trump tells Congress Iran hostilities ‘terminated’ as 60-day deadline nears
U.S. President Donald Trump said hostilities with Iran have 'terminated,' as the 60-day deadline under the War Powers Resolution to end the conflict without congressional approval neared.
Rise of Political Violence Under Trump: Three Years, Three Attacks
For the third time in three years, former U.S. President Donald Trump has faced a violent threat, this time during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on April 25, 2026. Scholars and lawmakers are raising concerns about a broader pattern of politically motivated violence in the U.S.
Graham Platner Got Everything in Maine Senate Primary
Maine Governor Janet Mills suspended her Senate campaign on Thursday, conceding to oyster farmer and political newcomer Graham Platner, who led her 2-to-1 in public polling. Platner’s victory marks a rare defeat for an establishment Democratic candidate.