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Top Headlines – May 08, 2026

May 09
The U.S. fires on Iranian tankers trying to evade its blockade amid a Hormuz standoff
Why Ketanji Brown Jackson is hell-bent on destroying the Supreme Court
Laura Fernández sworn in as Costa Rica president, keeping outgoing president in 2 high-profile posts
30 years after Kristin Smart vanished, a new search renews hope for answers. Here’s what we know
Man accused of stealing Beyoncé's music heads to trial
Dunkin' owner Inspire Brands confidentially files for IPO
‘Uncut Gems’ producer Oscar Boyson made a movie for the Letterboxd generation
Stephen Colbert Names 1 Guest He’s Still Desperate To Get On His Show Before It Ends
Laura Fernandez sworn in as Costa Rica’s new president
BRET BAIER: Why Americans still believe our best days are ahead, even in divided times
Trump blockade squeezing Iran so hard regime may be dumping oil into Gulf, experts say
Venice Biennale: The Art of the Unseen
Tesla recalls some Cybertrucks for wheel issue and over 200K other cars over camera
The Supreme Court’s Path To Killing The Voting Rights Act Is Paved With Bulls**t
USPS faces cash crunch after $1.95B quarterly loss
Al Jazeera reporter witnesses Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Alabama passes plan for new US House primary if courts allow state to redraw its maps
Could Labour and Conservative party dominance in UK politics be ending?
4 students bought cookies at school. Then they got sick
What the Trump administration's latest tariff blow means for businesses
Protests in the Canary Islands as virus-stricken ship heads for port
Top House Democrat vows to go ‘all in’ on 2028 gerrymandering push after Virginia setback
Trump administration appeals latest court loss on tariffs
CDC teams to meet Americans on hantavirus-stricken ship, sources say, as bad weather threatens landing
Trump announces Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap as part of 3-day ceasefire
Four convicted in US related to killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moise
Local officials aim to oust Arizona sheriff leading Nancy Guthrie investigation over perjury allegations
ASEAN leaders adopt measures to ease economic pain caused by Iran war
Trump announces three-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war
Hotels have a big World Cup problem: Bookings are running far below projections
Multiple hikers killed, others rescued after volcano erupts in Indonesia
Jim Cramer says this struggling stock could remain under pressure in AI-driven market
US says Navy fighter jet disabled Iranian oil tankers in Gulf of Oman
China gives suspended death sentences to two former defense ministers
Trump administration ramps up denaturalization campaign, targeting U.S. citizens accused of crimes, fraud, terrorism
Rubio downplays Germany troop withdrawal plan amid Trump’s threats
NBC nabs 'Rockford Files' reboot, Jamie Lee Curtis for new fall shows
Trump once declared May 8 a holiday. What that means for you
Iran’s ‘mosquito fleet’ means its battered navy still has bite
More than a dozen reported killed in Israeli attacks on south Lebanon
ABC says Trump’s FCC is threatening free speech in ‘The View’ probe
U.S. plans evacuation flight for Americans on cruise ship in hantavirus outbreak
How and when can Arsenal or Man City win the Premier League?
Massive 11,000-Carat Ruby Discovered In Myanmar’s War-Scarred Gemstone Heartland
‘We’re not just headlines’: Passengers on hantavirus cruise ship speak
The 2026 N.B.A. Draft Is Loaded. Here Are a Former Executive’s Favorites.
How Energy Prices Are Driving Demand for Solar Panels and Heat Pumps
Search of property linked to Kristin Smart’s 1996 disappearance hasn’t found her remains yet, sheriff says
Experts worry 'we are not prepared' for pandemic under Trump, RFK Jr.
Four people convicted of conspiracy in US trial tied to 2021 assassination of Haiti's president
Judge rules Trump-era cuts to $100M in humanities grants were unconstitutional
James Carville: Kentucky Derby Made Me See ‘Buyer’s Remorse’ From Trump Voters
Ex-reality star turned LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt wants to "shake up city hall"
UFO files reveal Apollo 17 crew saw mysterious objects and lights during 1972 mission: "Looks like the Fourth of July"
Real Madrid fine Valverde and Tchouameni for dressing-room fight
Rooted in nature, 'Silent Friend' will change the way you see the trees
Joni Lamb, who started of one of the largest Christian TV networks, has died
An Iranian museum holds a rare exhibit of American art, reflecting on war
ABC accuses FCC of violating its First Amendment rights over its scrutiny of "The View"
Fallout from the Iran war may include a NATO where the U.S. is no longer its leader
Military drills on the edge: U.S. and allies test capabilities near Asia's flash points
Common sweetener may trigger fat buildup in ways experts didn’t expect
The Hopelessness of ‘The Audacity’
From Taylor Swift to the Oscars, 400-year-old 'Hamlet' flourishes in the age of TikTok
Does Charlize Theron support Trump? See her past comment on immigration
Before meeting with Vance, Qatari prime minister says there's a "high probability" U.S., Iran will reach deal
Pentagon releases ‘never-before-seen’ files detailing UFOs
South Koreans gear up to roar on football team from rival North
FIFPRO in ‘landmark’ win as European body admits football calendar failings
Is hantavirus the next COVID? Is the U.S. response on point? An outbreak update
This week on "Sunday Morning" (May 10)
‘Leader of the pack’: What next as Reform UK makes huge election gains?
Rubio says Iranian boats firing at Americans will be ‘blown up’
Kim Jong Un inspects artillery that can hit South Korean capital
‘Make up their own minds’: Pentagon releases first tranche of UFO files
Man arrested on suspicion of weapon possession after report former Prince Andrew was threatened
Court rejects Virginia redistricting in a blow to Democrats' counter to Trump, GOP
Virginia Supreme Court Strikes Down Democrats’ Redistricting Plan, Dimming Party’s Midterm Hopes
U.K. election results mark "historic shift in British politics," Trump ally Farage says as big parties reel
South Africa’s top court revives impeachment inquiry against president
Consumer sentiment declines to another new record low as Americans fret over Iran war
Democrats’ John Fetterman headaches aren’t over
From prospect to castaway to favorite: The resurrection of Julian Rodriguez's career
2026 Truist Championship leaderboard: Matt McCarty sets pace with putting, Rory McIlroy short of career first
‘In the days of old, the world was safe’: West Bank family’s enduring unity
Virginia Supreme Court tosses out congressional map that favored Democrats
Virginia Supreme Court blocks Democratic congressional map, boosting GOP midterm hopes
One reason for optimism for every team after NFL Draft, free agency: Jets, Giants poised to turn corner?
Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats’ redistricting plan
Thousands run Palestine Marathon under shadow of Israel’s war on Gaza
Virginia Supreme Court strikes down redistricting push in blow to Democrats
Cash-strapped Egyptians Zamalek eye record CAF Cup prize money
U.S. says it struck two Iran-flagged oil tankers trying to skirt blockade
We like Sally Field! Especially costarring with an octopus
Italy-US ties strained as pope and Iran war dominate talks
What the numbers tell us about hantavirus
US to begin revoking passports of parents who owe child support
Alabama Republicans look to set new US House primaries if courts allow redistricting
Fitness wearable Whoop to offer on-demand clinician access to U.S. users
One Of The 'Full House' Kids Is About To Become The First Real Grandma
Pentagon Releases New UFO Files, Says Public Can Draw Its Own Conclusions
Pentagon begins release of UFO files: "It's time the American people see it for themselves"
White House hosting anti-abortion activists amid Trump backlash
David Attenborough, The Excited But Hushed Voice Of Nature Programs, Turns 100
5 things to know for May 8: Job market, Pope Leo XIV, ceasefire, tariffs, volcano eruption
US economy added 115,000 jobs in April, beating expectations
Five NFL teams that deserve more prime-time games in 2026 schedule
Ohio deputy who fatally shot Black man entering his grandmother's house is convicted of reckless homicide
Lawyers for press dinner gunman seek to disqualify Pirro and Blanche from case citing their presence at event
Iran War Live Updates: Tehran Accuses U.S. of ‘Reckless’ Attacks After Exchange of Fire in Strait
Trump admin announces release of 'never-before-seen' UFO files
Police called to a hostage situation at a bank in western Germany
Trump says he would not pay $1,000 to watch US at World Cup
Millions for a Paint Job? Trump Wants the Eisenhower Building Painted White.
Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands
Smart home renovations boost value and lifestyle
Iran claims to have seized ‘offending’ oil tanker in Gulf of Oman
She helps families in need. As gas and grocery prices rise, she needs help, too
Cyberattack on Canvas disrupts finals for thousands of students worldwide
The WNBA is back with more stars and superteams (and money) than ever before
Holders Flamengo see Copa Libertadores match abandoned amid crowd trouble
Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts
Trump admin releases highly anticipated files documenting UFOs, 'extraterrestrial life'
The disaster unfolding on Russia’s Black Sea coast is of its own making
Flight attendant tests negative for hantavirus; new case suspected on remote island
See How the G.O.P. Cut Up a Southern State’s Only Majority Black District
Live Updates: Trump says ceasefire still in effect as Iran calls Strait of Hormuz attacks "point of no return"
Marco Rubio’s Gift To Pope Leo Is Instantly Mocked As A Last-Minute Airport Buy
Marco Rubio says U.S. expects Iran response on peace deal 'today'
David Attenborough, the excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100
Gates Around Washington Square Park? Greenwich Village Is Divided.
What we know about Iran’s response to the latest US ceasefire proposal
Heroic principal says tackling gunman was "just instinct" and "God's hand was on all of us"
Miami host committee assured ICE will not be at World Cup games
Starmer Says He Won't Resign Despite His Party's Disastrous Election Night
Trump's Truth Social lays bare narrow obsessions of an extremely online president
States crack down on tax break for wealthy investors
After 18 months of mourning, a Gaza son is found alive in an Israeli prison
At least 3 hikers killed by volcano eruption on Indonesian island
Nathan Lane says 'Death of a Salesman' is 'the most rewarding thing I've done'
‘People are not passive’: Newsom and top California Democrats move behind the scenes in governor’s race
Ukraine may have turned tide of Russian territorial gains, says think tank
The Tech Download: Meta, Google enter AI agent race as ‘agentic wars’ heat up
Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands
Josh Groban talks 'core memory' of recording with his dad at Louis Armstrong’s studio
Judge to weigh delaying hearing for suspect in Charlie Kirk killing and booting cameras from court
A Grieving Mother Safeguards Her Son’s Artistic Legacy
Redistricting pits California Republican incumbents against each other in a fight for survival
Rubio meets Pope Leo: Can they heal White House-Vatican rift?
Six key things we learned about Pope Leo in his first year
From The Sports Desk: World Cup countdown
Brian Glenn Quits Real America’s Voice To Spend More Time With Marjorie Taylor Greene
What Rubio’s rise as the internet’s 'fixer' tells us about today’s politics
Judge rules Trump administration's cancellation of humanities grants was unconstitutional
Grieving mom hospitalized with rare ‘broken heart syndrome’ after veteran son’s suicide
Trump's new Air Force One could arrive amid America 250 celebration
'Grace Kelly' singer Mika talks viral TikTok challenge and 'staying weird' – Exclusive
U.S. military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz
North Korea says it will deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul
What experts say about dark chocolate's ability to lower cholesterol
UK's Starmer vows to fight on after ruling Labour Party punished in local polls
FBI’s lack of progress on Israeli killing of journalist ‘troubling’: CPJ
April jobs report expected to show gains despite Iran war pressure
GLP-1 drugs are changing how people shop for food and clothes
UK identifies new suspected hantavirus case on remote island
US, Iran clash in Hormuz as war escalates: What happened, why it matters
March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season
Jimmy Kimmel's Trump Supercut Ends With The 1 Word He Desperately Doesn't Want To Say
My boyfriend’s shocking ChatGPT history led me to dump him — and it had nothing to do with betrayal
Yemen fuel price hikes deepen hardship as transport costs rise
Today’s jobs report could mark the start of a new normal: Slower growth
Blue states have bled $2 trillion in wealth to red states in the last decade — and New York leads the pack
Pope celebrates first anniversary of election with visit to Pompeii to pray at shrine
Rep. Max Miller accused of shocking physical abuse by ex-wife – but congressman claims allegations are made up
Apparent bear attack kills missing hiker in Montana's Glacier National Park
Live Updates: Early U.K. Election Results Point to Big Losses for Starmer’s Party
Inside the Justice Department’s shakeup of the John Brennan investigation
UK’s Labour set for heavy losses in elections as Reform makes early gains
‘The Sheep Detectives’ review: A killer is on the lamb in cute animal mystery movie
Rubio set to meet Italy's Meloni as both sides seek to ease frictions over Iran war
Russia, Ukraine trade fire, blame despite Victory Day ceasefire
Studying these young Alzheimer's patients led to breakthroughs. Trump cut the funding
Market rebound: Why some stocks are looking past the Iran war
‘He’s Insane’: Trump Stuns With ‘Orwellian’ Description Of Iran Strikes
Indonesia volcano kills three as search for 20 missing hikers under way
Several states monitoring former cruise ship passengers for hantavirus
Nintendo hikes Switch 2 prices and expects console sales to decline as memory crunch bites
Asian stocks fall and oil prices climb after attacks imperil the ceasefire with Iran
World Cup 2026 squad deadlines: Key dates, team lists, final announcements
Southeast Asia’s leaders confront fallout from Iran war at ASEAN summit
Man charged with harassing former Prince Andrew near his home
Melania Trump reflects on motherhood
Japan's Sony reports declining profit but expects a record for this year
The death toll from an explosion at a fireworks plant in China rises to 37
Iran war day 70: US, Iran trade fire in Hormuz amid ceasefire tensions
Fetterman Says He Has ‘No Plans’ to Leave the Democratic Party
Rubio visits Vatican amid escalating tensions between Trump and Pope Leo
Campaign staffers tell NPR they make 'thousands' betting on their own candidates
Shakira Unveils Official 2026 World Cup Song 'Dai Dai' With Burna Boy
Knicks, 76ers both facing injury concerns ahead of Game 3 with Joel Embiid a major question mark
Jauan Jennings signing one-year contract with Vikings worth up to $13 million
World Cup Organizer Issues Update On ICE Presence At Stadiums
Rangers’ Noah Laba aims to build on surprising rookie year
Thunder pull away from Lakers in NBA playoffs, while Pistons down Cavs
GM recalls over 40K brake fluid containers. What drivers should know
‘A calamity’: Why is a record heatwave sweeping South Asia?
JJ Redick, Lakers bemoan refs after Game 2 loss to Thunder
Sean Manaea can’t explain his Mets free fall that keeps getting worse
US lifts hold on immigration applications for doctors, but leaves others waiting
'Paranoid Mess': Kash Patel Torched For Reportedly Polygraphing FBI Officials
US lifts hold on immigration applications for doctors, but leaves others waiting
UAE says its air defenses are intercepting drone and missile fire
Judge rules Trump administration’s cancellation of humanities grants was unconstitutional
Trump says ceasefire still in effect, but Iran ‘better sign agreement fast’
Sen. Mark Kelly appears in court as Pentagon attempts to demote him over illegal orders video
Cornell Is Investigating Confrontation Between President and Students
With legal briefs in, Supreme Court weighs telehealth access for the abortion pill
Bloodbath at Silicon Valley giant as CEO’s savage memo to staff emerges
Trump is not getting what he initially wanted from the Iran war
Nvidia CEO says AI partnership with Corning will 'revitalize American manufacturing'
He came to the US undocumented. He’ll soon be the bishop of this pro-Trump state
GOP Sen. Susan Collins discloses longtime tremor after scrutiny in Maine Senate race
‘The View’ host Whoopi Goldberg defends Katie Porter’s explosive outbursts at staffers: ‘I yell at people’
A judge unsealed Epstein's purported 2019 suicide note. More documents could follow
Iran reviews U.S. proposal. And, Rubio to meet Pope Leo after Trump's criticism
Park East Synagogue riot: Letters to the Editor — May 8, 2026
Poll Asks Republicans If Trump Could Beat Them In A Fight — The Results Are Something
Canvas hack strands university students during finals week
'GothFerrari' cybercriminal sentenced in $263 million crypto theft ring
NYC’s Rent Guidelines Board votes to approve potential rent freeze on 1M apartments as landlords rip ‘reckless and irresponsible’ move
Outrage as San Diego prepares to kill historic Christmas tradition amid staggering budget cuts
Cyberattack hits Canvas learning management system
US companies post strongest earnings in decades — but signs of weakness emerge
Cyberattack shutters Canvas learning platform for schools across the U.S.
'Hacks' stars dish on Deborah and Ava's pretend romance: 'So much fun'
U.S. and Iran exchange fire near the Strait of Hormuz
Jesse Watters Goes After Ilhan Omar’s Past — Critics Say Look In The Mirror
USPS proposal would allow handguns to be sent through the mail for the first time since 1927
As US and Iran weigh peace deal, stranded seafarers wait in limbo
National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $38,918,837,926,582.90 as of 5/7/26
NY to tax luxury 2nd homes in NYC, stops short of hiking income taxes on wealthy
Man charged in Colorado firebomb attack on demonstrators to plead guilty to murder
Man arrested on suspicion of weapon possession after report former Prince Andrew was threatened
'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center was meant to be temporary: DeSantis
Tennessee Approves New Map Aimed at Flipping the Last Democratic Seat
U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10% tariffs
U.S. strikes 2 Iranian ports as American warships come under fire
Shakira teases new song for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Afrobeats star Burna Boy called 'Dai Dai'
Celeb Who Got Inadvertedly Dissed On 'Jeopardy!' Has Surprising Response To Slight
The week in whoppers: Elizabeth Warren rips into Jeff Bezos, Reuters gaslights on Voting Rights Act and more
City Of LA Not Liable In Death Of Teen Girl Hit By Police Officer's Stray Bullet
Man caught on video throwing rock at Hawaiian monk seal
Iran war live: Trump says ceasefire still ‘in effect’ as Iran, US clash
Trump’s attempt to impose new 10% tariffs gets struck down by a panel of judges
Emirates CEO says jet fuel costs 'well hedged' through 2029
LA not liable in death of girl hit by police officer's stray bullet, jury finds
Deadly double attack hits 2 central Mali villages as violence spreads
Spencer Pratt compares his fledgling political career to Obama's national rise: "He had no experience running the whole entire country"
Barcelona vs Real Madrid: El Clasico – La Liga, history, Valverde, Mbappe
'My Name is Earl' star Jaime Pressly joins OnlyFans
U.S. and Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz; each claims other shot first