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Trump calls Putin, Zelenskyy and other European leaders in a push to end Russia's war

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting via videoconference at the Kremlin in Moscow, Friday.

President Trump is working the phones on Monday, holding phone calls with the leaders of Russia, Ukraine and European countries as he continues efforts to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine.

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IRS sued by watchdog group for records on Trump's attacks on Harvard

A sign is displayed outside the Internal Revenue Service building on May 4, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Watchdog group American Oversight takes Trump administration to court over the alleged withholding of information related to Harvard University's tax-exempt status

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Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis. And, Kentucky residents react to deadly storm

Former U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at a conference hosted by the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD) on April 15 in Chicago, Ill.

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer as renewed interest focuses on his decline while in office. And, over two dozen people died over the weekend due to powerful storms.

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Trump threatened school funding in Maine. Here's how that money is used

Reading interventionist Roxanne Davis works with a first grader on forming words at Mill Stream Elementary School.

Schools in Maine are in the middle of a political and legal battle between the Trump administration and Gov. Janet Mills. Key programs for the most vulnerable students are at stake.

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Where does your weather forecast come from?

Mud and debris as atmospheric rivers dumped rain in Studio City, Calif., in 2024. Forecasting heavy rain requires measurements from satellites, doppler radar, ocean buoys and other instruments, most of which are operated by the federal government.

Whether you get your forecast from an app on your phone, a website or a meteorologist on TV, most of the underlying information comes from the federal government.

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How President Trump is sparking a crypto revolution in America

President Trump addresses the Bitcoin 2024 conference at Music City Center in Nashville when he was still a candidate.

Crypto exchange giant Coinbase is set to join the S&P 500 on Monday. It's the latest stunning development as Trump completely revamps the approach to crypto in the U.S.

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Protein for strength training? Vegan diet matches meat for muscle gains

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If you're trying to build muscle, getting enough protein is a must. But does it matter if that protein comes from meat or plants? A new study overturns assumptions.

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Trump DOJ changes to civil rights division spark mass exodus of attorneys

Harmeet Dhillon, now the assistant attorney general in charge of the civil rights division, prepares for her confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee in February 2025.

Current and former officials say the current effort amounts to the dismantling of the civil rights division and its traditional mission.

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A pickled pepper maker knows exactly how hard it is to switch to natural food dyes

Even foods you may not guess would have food coloring added often do, like pickled banana peppers.

The MAHA movement loves the idea of getting rid of synthetic dyes in foods. But manufacturers face challenges that could drive prices higher.

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Indians still pray at 'visa temples' after the U.S. deported migrants in chains

The Chamatkarik Shree Hanumanji Mandir in the old city of Ahmedabad, in western India, is seen by worshippers as a place where prayers to obtain visas to Western countries are answered.

Hindu temples offer prayers for a path to the U.S. But some in India were stunned by the way the U.S. deported Indians despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi's friendship with President Trump.

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Verizon ends DEI policies to get FCC's blessing for its $20 billion Frontier deal

The Verizon logo is displayed on the exterior of a Verizon store. The FCC approved its $20 billion deal to buy Frontier Communications, a day after Verizon told the U.S. regulator that it would end many of its diversity-related policies.

It's the latest big company to back away from its diversity pledges to keep the U.S. government happy.

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Horse racing industry braces for crackdown on illegal immigration

A worker leads a racehorse back to the stables on the backside of a horse racing track in Louisville, Ky., on April 29.

Horse racing depends on thousands of workers without legal status, and industry leaders fear that Trump's soft touch toward the industry in his first term will not persist in his second.

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Button-sized eggs and teapot cities: A peek into the big, wide world of miniatures

A miniature vintage kitchen created by artist Marina Totino.

The pandemic helped supercharge a niche craft into a fine arts movement. Now the scene is more detailed and thoughtful than ever before.

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5 years since Brexit, are Britain and the EU getting back together?

Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, left, and Keir Starmer, prime minister of the U.K., greet each other, ahead of their bilateral meeting  at the 6th European Political Community summit on May 16 in Albania.

With a war in Ukraine and the U.S. rethinking alliances, Britain and the European Union may need each other more than they thought. They're holding their first summit since Brexit Monday.

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Trump's bill advances in rare weekend vote as House conservatives negotiate changes

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks during a news conference at the Capitol on May 6, 2025, in Washington.

Republicans advanced their massive tax cut and border security package out of a key House committee during a rare Sunday night vote as deficit hawks allowed it to move forward.

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Low prices and Trump's trade war are pushing these Northwest farmers to the brink

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Almost all of the wheat grown in the Pacific Northwest is for export, and even before President Trump's trade war, farmers were dealing with rock bottom prices and slagging global demand.

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Centrist wins Romania's tense presidential race over hard-right nationalist

Supporters of presidential candidate Nicusor Dan celebrate on the street after polls closed for the second round of the country

A huge turnout Sunday played a key role in the tense election that many viewed as a geopolitical choice between East or West.

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Former President Joe Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer

Former President Joe Biden speaks at Joint Base Andrews.

Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, which has metastasized to the bone, according to a statement from his personal office.

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A deadly explosion outside a California fertility clinic is investigated as terrorism

A damaged building is seen after an explosion in Palm Springs, Calif., on Saturday.

One person was killed and four were injured in the weekend blast, said Akil Davis, assistant director in charge of the FBI's Los Angeles Field Office.

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Guy Edward Bartkus named person of interest in California fertility clinic bombing

A damaged building is seen after an explosion in Palm Springs, Calif., on Saturday.

One person was killed and four were injured in the weekend blast, said Akil Davis, assistant director in charge of the FBI's Los Angeles Field Office.

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SNL's 50th season proved it's still relevant. Can it stay that way?

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The season finale, with host Scarlett Johansson and musical guest Bad Bunny, didn't give any answers about rumored cast departures.

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Zelenskyy meets Vance in Rome, hours after Russia's largest drone attack on Ukraine

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, firefighters put out the fire following Russia

The intensified diplomacy came as Russia launched its largest drone barrage against Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022.

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These Democratic governors are trying to curb health care for unauthorized immigrants

Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom presents his revised 2025-2026 state budget during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

After expanding state Medicaid programs to cover people in the country without legal status, Democrats are considering changes that would reduce immigrant access.

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Israel holds ceasefire talks with Hamas, as new ground operation in Gaza begins

Israeli soldiers move tanks around staging area near the border with the Gaza Strip, in southern Israel, Sunday, May 18, 2025.

Israel and Hamas have entered the most substantive negotiations in months in Qatar. The talks come amid intense Israeli airstrikes that have killed more than 500 Palestinians in the past five days.

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Losing faith: Rural religious colleges are among the most endangered

Wednesday night Mass at St. Ambrose University attracts a congregation of mostly students. On one recent evening, they added a prayer for the university

Some religious colleges and universities are cutting programs. Others are seeking mergers to reduce costs and expand offerings.

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A study finds stacking bricks differently could help this country fight air pollution

Smoke comes out from kilns at a brickfield on the outskirt of Dhaka, Bangladesh on February 6, 2021.

Bangladesh suffers from extreme air pollution, but a new study shows the brick industry can make small changes to have a big effect on the country's smog problem.

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Poles vote for a new president as security concerns loom large

Supporters of conservative presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki hold up signs as they rally in Warsaw, Poland, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The writing reads: Karol, the man who will become president, Wake up, Poland! and Our president Karol Nawrocki.

The vote comes amid rising security fears over the war in neighboring Ukraine and uncertainty about continued U.S. support for Europe's defense.

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Ritual, symbol and a popemobile tour mark Pope Leo XIV's installation Mass

Pope Leo XIV appears on the central balcony of St. Peter

Leaders from around the world will be in attendance, including Vice President JD Vance, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Peruvian President Dina Boluarte.

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Hundreds of Rwandans who fled to Congo after the 1994 genocide return home

Hundreds of Rwandan refugees who were living in eastern Congo since the 1994 Rwanda genocide are repatriated by bus from Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on Saturday, May 17, 2025.

The U.N. refugee agency said it helped repatriate 360 Rwandan refugees, mostly women and children, as part of a broader plan to return about 2,000 people home.

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Photos: Deadly tornadoes hit Kentucky and Missouri

Anthony Broughton digs through the debris of his destroyed home following a severe storm in London, Ky., on Saturday.

Over 20 people have died since severe storms and tornadoes hit Kentucky and Missouri overnight. Meteorologists are beginning to survey the damage.

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