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What Happened When a Conservative Jewish Group Invited DeSantis to Speak
The New York Times - 13 May 2022 11:00
The Florida governor received a last-minute invitation to appear at a conference at a prominent Jewish museum in New York City. Then the whole thing fell apart.
At least 11 people dead after suspected migrant boat capsizes near Puerto Rico
NY Daily News - 13 May 2022 04:00
The Coast Guard said 31 people were rescued near Desecheo Island, west of Puerto Rico.
North Korea Says 6 Dead as Covid-19 Spreads at an 'Explosive' Rate
The New York Times - 13 May 2022 03:02
The country's leader, Kim Jong-un, said 187,800 people were in quarantine, and state TV showed him wearing a mask for the first time.
California cop arrested after allegedly masturbating in home during domestic disturbance call
New York Post - 13 May 2022 02:15
Officer Matthew Dominguez allegedly "touched himself" in front of two female family members -- then exposed himself to the mother, according to the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office.
VIDEO: Man killed in brazen daylight shooting at Philadelphia gas station
NY Daily News - 13 May 2022 02:51
Philadelphia police are still searching for the shooters.
Texas inmate escapes custody after stabbing bus driver and forcing crash
New York Post - 13 May 2022 02:27
A Texas inmate serving a life sentence for murder escaped custody Thursday after he stabbed the driver of a prisoner-transport bus then fled on foot.
Sweden officials voice support for NATO membership as report foresees ongoing Russia crisis
Fox News - 13 May 2022 14:06
Government officials in Sweden on Friday largely threw their support behind Stockholm's push to join NATO, but a 42-page security report found the move could prompt Russian aggression.
President Putin's Reputed Girlfriend Sanctioned by U.K.
Wall Street Journal - 13 May 2022 13:34
The U.K. sanctioned Alina Kabaeva, a retired Olympic rhythmic gymnast that several Western governments believe to be Vladimir Putin's girlfriend, as part of a crackdown of people close to the Russian president.
Ukraine puts Russian soldier accused of war crime on trial
New York Post - 13 May 2022 13:03
Sgt. Vadim Shyshimarin, 21, is accused of shooting a 62-year-old Ukrainian man in the head in the northeastern village of Chupakhivka. He could get up to life in prison.
Food Network contestant will spend life in prison for killing foster kid
New York Post - 13 May 2022 05:22
A South Carolina jury found Ariel Robinson, a Food Network contestant accused of killing her foster daughter in their home, guilty of homicide by child abuse.
Storm chaser dies in Minnesota car crash during extreme weather
New York Post - 13 May 2022 04:51
Rodriguez and three other weather experts had been chasing a severe storm system.
Dinosaur Skeleton Sells for $12.4 Million at Christie's
The New York Times - 13 May 2022 04:17
The remains of a Deinonychus antirrhopus, the beast that inspired the velociraptor in "Jurassic Park," are believed to be the first of their kind sold at a public auction.
Inflation triggers California minimum wage increase in 2023
ABC News - 13 May 2022 03:35
California's minimum wage will increase to $15.50 per hour next year
At least 11 dead after suspected migrant boat capsizes near Puerto Rico
ABC News - 13 May 2022 03:21
Over 30 people were rescued.
After Tense Debate, Louisiana Scraps Plan to Classify Abortion as Homicide
The New York Times - 13 May 2022 03:16
The legislation had divided abortion opponents, many of whom objected to the idea of prosecuting women who end a pregnancy.
Rand Paul Delays $40 Billion in Aid for Ukraine
The New York Times - 13 May 2022 03:07
Mr. Paul had sought to alter the bill to include requiring that an inspector general monitor the spending.
CNN reporter leaves Shanghai after 50-day lockdown
CNN - 13 May 2022 03:02
After 50 days under strict lockdown in Shanghai, CNN correspondent David Culver has left China and is headed back home to the US.
Coastal fire destroys 20 homes in Southern California neighborhood
The Week - 13 May 2022 03:01
Fueled by hot, dry weather and strong winds, the Coastal fire in Laguna Niguel, California, has destroyed 20 homes and damaged 11 more in a coastal canyon near the Pacific Ocean. The fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon...
Musk says candidate 'less divisive' than Trump should be elected in '24
New York Post - 13 May 2022 02:06
Elon Musk on Thursday said a candidate "less divisive" than Donald Trump should be elected to the White House in 2024.
US National Archives subpoeaned for access to classified documents Trump took to Mar-a-Lago
CNN - 13 May 2022 01:49
Investigators issued a subpoena to the National Archives and Records Administration for access to classified documents that were taken to former President Donald Trump's home in Florida, according to two people familiar ...
U.S. Embraces Finland's Move Toward NATO Membership. What About Ukraine?
The New York Times - 13 May 2022 01:43
Ukraine has been considered too long on corruption and too short on democratic institutions to make membership likely for years, if not decades, to come.
Democratic Governors Association launches ad seeking to boost Darren Bailey in GOP primary
Chicago Tribune - 13 May 2022 22:07
The Democratic Governors Association has launched a new TV ad aimed at boosting Republican Darren Bailey's chances in the Republican primary for governor.