How Washington’s Biggest Annual Dinner Transformed Into Chaos — And A Crime Scene
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were seated on the stage of the Washington Hilton ballroom when a man with a shotgun in hand exchanged fire with Secret Service agents, causing guests to dive under tables and chairs for cover.
Federal Judge Weighs Mandating Air Conditioning In The United States’ Largest Prison System
A federal judge is deciding whether to mandate air conditioning in Texas prisons, as advocacy organizations allege that the state's efforts to mitigate heat have been insufficient and that temperatures can reach 149 degrees, resulting in the deaths of over 270 inmates since 2001.
Trump Rushed Off Stage After Shots Fired At White House Correspondents’ Dinner
President Donald Trump and other members of his administration were safely escorted out of the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots were fired, and one person was taken into custody.
News Analysis: Reducing Anger and Stopping Violence by Inspiring Self-Worth
Black Women for Positive Change and the Positive Change Foundation have been promoting Peace Circles as a tool to enhance self-worth and prevent violence in communities, schools, faith institutions, workplaces and homes.
House Ethics Committee Pushes For More Staff And More Authority As Misconduct Scandals Rock...
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are pushing to cut red tape around the Congressional mechanisms to hold those in their own ranks accountable for wrongdoing, but the process is proving to be more complicated than many had hoped.
U.S. Military Developing Plans To Target Iran’s Strait Of Hormuz Defenses If Ceasefire Fails
US military officials are developing new plans to target Iran's capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz in the event the current ceasefire with Iran falls apart, with potential attacks against small fast attack boats, minelaying vessels and other asymmetric assets.
The Gates Foundation Is Hiring An Investigator To Probe Its Epstein Connections
The Gates Foundation has launched an independent investigation into its ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and has apologized to staff for the relationship, calling it a "huge mistake".
Condom Maker May Raise Prices Because Of Iran War
The Iran war has disrupted global supply chains, causing the world's largest condom manufacturer, Karex, to consider raising prices by 20-30% due to increased costs for manufacturing, packaging, and shipping.
Longtime Georgia Democrat U.S. Rep. David Scott Dies At 80
US Democratic Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia's 13th Congressional District, has died at 80 years old after being first elected in 2002 and becoming the first African American to chair the House Agriculture Committee in 2020.
At Least 10 People Tied To Sensitive U.S. Research Have Died Or Disappeared In...
The House Oversight Committee has announced an investigation into the deaths and disappearances of at least 10 scientists connected to sensitive US nuclear and aerospace research, prompting speculation of a possible sinister connection.
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Multnomah County Extends Preschool For All Application Deadline To May 14
Multnomah County has extended the application deadline for its Preschool for All program to May 14, providing families additional time to apply for free preschool for the 2026-27 school year, which will offer more than 7,000 seats.
