Seven killed in Gaza on Nakba Day as Israel says it targets Hamas member
Three women and a child among civilians killed in Israel’s latest attacks on Gaza City.
Day: May 16, 2026
The Kars4Kids earworm ad has been banned in California. Here’s why
Rather than helping underprivileged children, money from the New Jersey-based charity was used to fund teenagers’ trips to Israel, according to a lawsuit
Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say
The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter tell The Associated Press
Colorado governor commutes sentence of election denier Tina Peters
Former election clerk who allowed unauthorized access to voting systems was convicted and sentenced to nine years The Colorado governor, Jared Polis, commuted the nearly nine-year prison sentence of a former Colorado clerk who allowed unauthorized peop…
Tennessee school district bans Alex Haley’s Roots under 2022 state law
With third-highest number of books banned, state removes renowned work about slave trade from library shelvesA Tennessee school district has banned Roots, the author Alex Haley’s groundbreaking novel and one of the most renowned and influential works a…
5/15: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Iraqi national charged with planning terror attacks; President Trump touts “fantastic trade deals” as Xi summit ends.