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Abortion Providers Forced to Adapt After Court Ruling Blocks Pill Access by Mail
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5/2/2026 2:17 PM
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| The Fifth Circuit court’s ruling, which is being appealed, reinstates a requirement that patients visit a health care provider in person to obtain mifepristone, upending abortion access in the United States. |
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Supreme Court Asked to Restore Access to Abortion Pill by Mail
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5/2/2026 4:16 PM
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| A federal appeals court temporarily halted a Food and Drug Administration regulation that has greatly expanded access to the abortion pill mifepristone. |
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Trump Says He Is Reviewing Iran’s Latest Offer but Doubts It Is Acceptable
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5/2/2026 5:37 PM
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| The comments came one day after Mr. Trump flatly rejected the proposal. He later clarified he was only briefed on the “concept of the deal.” |
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U.S. Fast-Tracks Arms Deals Valued at $8.6 Billion to Mideast Partners
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5/2/2026 9:18 AM
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| The Persian Gulf countries and Israel have faced repeated Iranian attacks during the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The State Department move bypassed congressional review. |
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What to Know About the U.S.-Iran Peace Talks
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5/2/2026 4:27 PM
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| Negotiations to end the war are at an impasse over Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz, which remains mostly shut. |
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U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany. But Thousands Will Remain.
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5/2/2026 8:56 AM
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| The U.S. military has tens of thousands of personnel in Germany, more than in any other foreign country but Japan. Their significance extends well beyond Europe. |
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Trump’s Vision for D.C. ‘Garden of Heroes’ Statues Grows in Size and Cost
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5/2/2026 1:52 PM
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| Plans for the project include formal gardens, reflecting pools and plazas alongside the statues of 250 notable Americans, according to documents obtained by The New York Times. |
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The Americans Who Could Be in Trump’s ‘Garden of Heroes’ Statue Park in D.C.
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5/2/2026 9:55 AM
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| President Trump plans to build a park along the Potomac River featuring life-size statues of 250 Americans. |
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The Cannabis Industry’s New Best Friend? President Trump
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5/2/2026 8:08 AM
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| The administration’s decision to relax federal regulations on medical marijuana comes with big tax breaks for many cannabis companies, and could drive new investment in the budding sector. |
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The Head-Turning Hats of the 2026 Kentucky Derby
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5/2/2026 5:09 PM
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| At the 152nd annual horse race at Churchill Downs, attendees trotted out some eye-catching ensembles. |
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Delayed Louisiana Primaries Stoke Confusion at Ballot Box
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5/2/2026 5:35 PM
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| On the first day of early voting, some glimpses of voter bewilderment came into focus, part of a dizzying scramble playing out days after a major Supreme Court ruling. |
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An Insurgency Threatens U.S. Mining Ambitions in Pakistan
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5/2/2026 9:01 PM
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| Attacks by the Baloch Liberation Army could derail Pakistan’s plans for a billion-dollar mining deal with the Trump administration. |
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A Perilous Train Ride Home in Pakistan on the Jaffer Express
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5/2/2026 9:01 PM
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| We witnessed crossfire while waiting for the Jaffer Express, a vital lifeline through Balochistan. For many, it’s the only way home. |
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The Race Is On to Find the Treasure Buried in San Francisco
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5/2/2026 11:49 AM
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| From the Gold Rush to the A.I. boom, San Francisco has always drawn those seeking riches. Now, people are deciphering riddles and digging up the city to find a box filled with cold, hard cash. |
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His Majesty and Our Travesty
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5/2/2026 4:00 AM
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| The real king delivers a needed royal lesson on democracy. |
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After Mythos, Nobody Is Safe From Cybersecurity Threats
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4/28/2026 12:17 PM
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| Nobody can afford to be relaxed about their digital security anymore. |
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Spirit Airlines Cancels All Flights, Stranding Passengers
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5/2/2026 1:55 PM
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| The budget carrier abruptly canceled flights early on Saturday, leaving passengers to rush to make other plans. “Even if they go back into business, never again,” one traveler said. |
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South Korea’s Cherry Blossoms Attract a Connoisseur: The Japanese
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5/1/2026 9:01 PM
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| Cherry blossom viewing, or hanami, is a cherished rite in Japan. Some Japanese are also doing it in South Korea. |
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Planning a World Cup Watch Party at a Bar? The ‘FIFA Police’ Are Lurking
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5/2/2026 3:37 PM
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| Some businesses advertising watch parties in Canada’s two host cities are wary of running afoul of FIFA’s copyright, which protects advertising “World Cup” events. |