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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

crime

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

politics

Narges Mohammadi’s Move to Tehran Hospital Sparks New Hope

May 11, 2026

A 54‑year‑old Nobel Peace Prize winner, Narges Mohammadi, has been transferred from a remote prison in Zanjan to Tehran Pars Hospital after suffering a heart attack. The family foundation announced that she has received a suspension of her sentence, although the details remain unclear. Mohammadi ea

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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

health

Celebrating Moms: What We Do and What We Miss

May 11, 2026

The U. S. plans to honor mothers on a single day, yet the rest of the year can feel less supportive. A survey shows that 88 % of Americans intend to mark Mother’s Day, with many buying gifts or planning parties. Roughly half will give flowers, and a third will send cards. The average gift costs abou

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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

weather

Rain and Wind After Mother’s Day Sun

May 11, 2026

The day starts with sunshine for most of the Washington area, but clouds begin to gather as a cold front rolls in on Sunday afternoon. Even though there isn’t much moisture, the front can still bring some showers and occasional thunderstorms later in the day. The storms won’t be severe, but they cou

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Israel’s New Plan to Cut US Military Aid

May 11, 2026

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel wants to stop taking money from the United States for its armed forces in the next ten years. He explained this plan on a TV show that aired Sunday. Netanyahu wants to eliminate the financial part of the U. S. –Israel military partnership. The United

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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

Hantavirus on Cruise Ship Sparks Political Storm Over Health Staffing Cuts

Crime Rates Drop in Big US Cities

Narges Mohammadi’s Move to Tehran Hospital Sparks New Hope

South Korea Set for China‑US Trade Talks

Celebrating Moms: What We Do and What We Miss

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

Rain and Wind After Mother’s Day Sun

Israel’s New Plan to Cut US Military Aid

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