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Andy Barr wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Kentucky 05/19/2026 07:00pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Andy Barr wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Kentucky. The UAE says drones that targeted its Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraqi territory 05/19/2026 06:58pm • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) ��� The drones that targeted the United Arab Emirates��� Barakah nuclear power plant all came from Iraq, the country���s Defense Ministry said on Tuesday, an indication that Iraqi Shiite militias backed by Iran were likely behind the assault. No group has claimed re Metro crackdown on fare evasion draws union pushback over safety concerns�� 05/19/2026 06:56pm • Nearly 70% of Metrobus riders are not paying, transit officials say. Starting next week, the agency plans to crack down on fare evaders. Metro leaders at a board meeting last week said the transit system will ramp up enforcement and outreach following the Memorial Day holiday weekend, includi Pentagon watchdog to evaluate US military���s boat strikes in Latin America 05/19/2026 06:54pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The Pentagon watchdog will evaluate whether the U.S. military followed an established targeting framework when carrying out attacks on dozens of alleged drug-smuggling boats that have killed nearly 200 people in Latin American waters since early September. The evaluation will fo Hal Rogers wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Kentucky's 5th Congressional District 05/19/2026 06:52pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Hal Rogers wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Kentucky's 5th Congressional District. Vance takes his fight against fraud to red Ohio, muddying waters for GOP's Vivek Ramaswamy 05/19/2026 06:51pm • COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) ��� Vice President JD Vance 's decision to extend his fight against Medicaid fraud beyond Democratic states to his red home state of Ohio has set off a scramble among the state's Republicans ��� including his close ally Vivek Ramaswamy, the party's nominee for governor. A day bef UN lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026 over Mideast energy crisis 05/19/2026 06:44pm • UNITED NATIONS (AP) ��� Responding to Middle East crises and rising oil prices, the United Nations on Tuesday lowered its forecast for global economic growth and raised the prospects for inflation this year. U.N. economists said global GDP growth is now forecast at 2.5% for 2026, down from 2.7% in J Jell-O is jiggling its way toward more natural ingredients 05/19/2026 06:41pm • Jell-O ��� long known for its bright rainbow of artificially colored gelatins ��� is getting a line of products made without synthetic colors or artificial sweeteners to meet increasing consumer demand for natural ingredients. Kraft Heinz Co. on Tuesday unveiled Jell-O Simply, a line of pre-made gel A mop, a broom and a calmer mind. Why some find mental health benefits in everyday tasks 05/19/2026 06:39pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� It's spring cleaning season, and for some people that can mean drudgery or anxiety. But experts from Zen monks to psychologists say there are mental health benefits to be found in such manual chores as sweeping, mopping and clearing away clutter. These tasks can encourage mindfulne Blanche doesn't rule out considering payments for violent Jan. 6 rioters as he defends $1.8B fund 05/19/2026 06:38pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday wouldn't rule out the possibility that people who carried out violence during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol will be considered for payouts from a new $1.776 billion fund to pay individuals who believe they were targeted Chiefs' Rashee Rice ordered to jail after testing positive for marijuana in violation of probation 05/19/2026 06:36pm • KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) ��� Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was ordered to serve 30 days in jail Tuesday after testing positive for marijuana, which violated the terms of his probation for his role in a crash that left multiple people injured on a Dallas highway two years ago. The Texas State Attorne Man arrested day after judge bans most arrests outside New York immigration courts 05/19/2026 06:36pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� A judge barred federal agents from routinely detaining people who show up for proceedings in New York City���s immigration courts, saying that people shouldn't have to risk arrest to exercise their legal right to pursue an asylum claim or attend a deportation hearing. A day after t Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar misses practice on eve of Game 1 of Western Conference Final 05/19/2026 06:32pm • DENVER (AP) ��� Cale Makar sat out another practice session Tuesday on the eve of the Western Conference Final against Vegas. Any cause for concern over the health status of the Colorado Avalanche defenseman heading into Game 1 on Wednesday? ���No,��� coach Jared Bednar said. ���Not yet.��� Makar, a The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP opposition 05/19/2026 06:31pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� A proposal to fund $1 billion in security additions for the White House campus and the president���s new ballroom is facing growing opposition from Republicans ahead of an expected vote this week, even as President Donald Trump and the U.S. Secret Service push for the money. Rep NAACP calls for boycott of Southern college sports programs over voting rights 05/19/2026 06:31pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The NAACP and Congressional Black Caucus are calling on Black athletes and fans to boycott the athletic programs of public universities in states that are taking steps that the nation's oldest civil rights group says are restricting Black voting rights. Launched on Tuesday, th