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Alabama splits U.S. House primaries after court ruling; S.C. redistricting stalls
Alabama splits U.S. House primaries after court ruling; S.C. redistricting stalls
Alabama will hold a special primary election for four of its seven congressional districts, after the Supreme Court cleared the way — and as redistricting ripples through the South.
Benjamin Swasey | May 12, 2026, 7:24 PM UTC
Israel's government is expected to collapse over ultra-Orthodox military draft
Israel's government is expected to collapse over ultra-Orthodox military draft
An ultra-Orthodox Jewish party in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition has called for parliament to be dissolved, threatening to bring down the government.
Daniel Estrin | May 12, 2026, 6:43 PM UTC
Transportation Secretary Duffy filmed a reality show, funded by firms he regulates
Transportation Secretary Duffy filmed a reality show, funded by firms he regulates
Secretary Duffy, his wife and nine kids took a "Great American Road Trip" to celebrate America's 250th. They say no taxpayers funded the project. But a nonprofit with transport-related sponsors did.
Rachel Treisman | May 12, 2026, 4:11 PM UTC
He's just turned 100, and now you're invited on 'Attenborough's Greatest Adventure'
He's just turned 100, and now you're invited on 'Attenborough's Greatest Adventure'
David Attenborough's acclaimed nature series Life on Earth began production 50 years ago. Now, a PBS documentary captures the host looking back on that series as it's projected in a screening room.
David Bianculli | May 12, 2026, 2:58 PM UTC
In 'The Young Will Remember,' a Korean War reporter gets stranded behind enemy lines
In 'The Young Will Remember,' a Korean War reporter gets stranded behind enemy lines
In Eve J. Chung's new novel, Ellie Chang ends up stuck in a place she's only known as enemy territory, reliant on strangers to help her get home.
Dhanika Pineda | May 12, 2026, 2:23 PM UTC
Inflation jumps to its highest level since 2023. Here are 3 things costing a lot more
Inflation jumps to its highest level since 2023. Here are 3 things costing a lot more
Rising gasoline prices pushed inflation to its highest level in almost three years in April. Consumer prices were up 3.8% from a year ago.
Scott Horsley | May 12, 2026, 12:36 PM UTC
The economic chilling effect of Trump's immigration crackdown
The economic chilling effect of Trump's immigration crackdown
New research finds that ICE raids and deportation fears disrupted local economies, reduced work among undocumented immigrants, and may have hurt some U.S.-born workers too.
Greg Rosalsky | May 12, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC
Kuwait says Iran attacked an island where China is helping to build a port
Kuwait says Iran attacked an island where China is helping to build a port
Kuwait accused Iran of launching a failed attack earlier this month on an island where China is helping build a port. And a U.S. ambassador revealed Israel sent its Iron Dome air-defense to the United Arab Emirates.
The Associated Press | May 12, 2026, 9:15 AM UTC
Trump lands in China as Iran war smolders
Trump lands in China as Iran war smolders
President Trump says he has a great relationship with President Xi. His trip to China will provide a temperature check.
Tamara Keith | May 12, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
The clipping economy: How short-form video 'clippers' are overrunning
the internet
The clipping economy: How short-form video 'clippers' are overrunning the internet
Short-form clips of long interviews and shows are taking over the internet. But behind the sea of social media clips are marketplaces offering freelance clippers money per view.
Bobby Allyn | May 12, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
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