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Vatican Visitor Joins Taiwan’s 60‑Year Buddhist Charity Milestone

May 11, 2026

A Vatican representative recently traveled to Taiwan for the 60th anniversary of the Tzu Chi Foundation, a Buddhist charity known worldwide for its disaster relief work. The visit comes at a time when the Holy See is looking to strengthen ties with China, yet it also maintains one of only twelve for

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Hantavirus on Cruise Ship Sparks Political Storm Over Health Staffing Cuts

May 11, 2026

A recent outbreak of hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship has stirred a heated debate in Washington. The virus, carried by rodents, caused three deaths and eight illnesses among passengers. Some travelers have already returned home while authorities watch for further spread. Senator Chuck Schum

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Crime Rates Drop in Big US Cities

May 11, 2026

The latest snapshot from the Major Cities Chiefs Association shows that violent crime has slipped in almost every category across 67 major U. S. police departments during the first quarter of 2026. Homicides fell by nearly 18 percent, from 1, 333 to 1, 097. Robberies dropped by about 20 percent, rap

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Trump Rejects Iran Offer, Oil Prices Rise

May 11, 2026

Trump quickly shot down Iran’s reply to a U. S. peace plan, saying it was “totally unacceptable. ” The president posted the comment on Truth Social and gave no extra explanation. Iran’s response called for an end to fighting everywhere, especially in Lebanon where Israel battles Hezbollah figh

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Alaska Legislature Races to Finish Bills Before May Deadline

May 11, 2026

The state’s lawmakers are sprinting toward the end of their session, with less than two weeks left to pass a budget and other urgent measures before the constitutional deadline on May 20. Both chambers say a special session could focus on the Alaska LNG pipeline after the regular period ends, but ma

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South Korea Set for China‑US Trade Talks

May 11, 2026

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will head a delegation to South Korea for trade talks with U. S. counterparts on May 12‑13, the Ministry of Commerce announced. The meetings aim to build on agreements made in earlier talks and a 2023 summit in Busan, where leaders of both countries discussed key ec

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Troy Jackson: A New Voice for Maine’s Reproductive Rights

May 11, 2026

Troy Jackson, a former Senate president, has long championed reproductive care in Maine. For seven straight years, his voting record earned him a perfect score from Planned Parenthood, reflecting his support for every bill that expanded or protected reproductive services. In 2022, Jackson introdu

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Election Shakeup: Vote on Vice President Sara Duterte’s Impeachment Looms

May 11, 2026

Lawmakers in the Philippines will decide on Monday whether to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, a move that could block her 2028 presidential bid. The House Justice Committee last month found enough grounds for impeachment after activists accused her of misusing public money, building hidden weal

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Families Push Trump to Free Two Americans Jailed in China

May 11, 2026

In Beijing, two American families are calling on President Trump to intervene for their loved ones during his upcoming meeting with Chinese leader Xi. The men, Dawn Michelle Hunt and Nelson Wells Jr. , were sentenced to more than ten years in Chinese prisons after unknowingly transporting drugs in s

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U. S. Offers $10 B to Power Belgium’s New Nuclear Plants

May 11, 2026

The U. S. is ready to fund half the cost of new nuclear reactors in Belgium, a move that could bring American technology and jobs to the European country. The offer comes from Bill White, the U. S. ambassador to Belgium who was chosen by former President Trump. White told a Belgian newspaper t

Vatican Visitor Joins Taiwan’s 60‑Year Buddhist Charity Milestone

Hantavirus on Cruise Ship Sparks Political Storm Over Health Staffing Cuts

Crime Rates Drop in Big US Cities

Trump Rejects Iran Offer, Oil Prices Rise

Alaska Legislature Races to Finish Bills Before May Deadline

South Korea Set for China‑US Trade Talks

Troy Jackson: A New Voice for Maine’s Reproductive Rights

Election Shakeup: Vote on Vice President Sara Duterte’s Impeachment Looms

Families Push Trump to Free Two Americans Jailed in China

U. S. Offers $10 B to Power Belgium’s New Nuclear Plants

U. S. Offers $10 B to Power Belgium’s New Nuclear Plants