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Three Dead in San Diego Mosque Shooting Investigated as Hate Crime

Three people were killed in a shooting at San Diego's Islamic Center, believed to be a hate crime by two teenage suspects who died by suicide. The FBI is investigating as the community mourns and officials condemn the attack.

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Getty Images Law enforcement officers escort people away from the Islamic Center of San Diego after reports of a shooting on May 18, 2026 in San Diego, CA.

Family Alleges Police Ignored Warnings About Killer Before Tragic Deaths

David Lusby recalls his brother Paul's warnings about Jonathan Creswell, who was on trial for Katie Simpson's murder. Despite Paul's efforts to alert police, concerns were ignored, leading to tragedy and calls for a public inquiry.

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David Lusby A man in a high viz yellow jacket stands in a barn. He is wearing a flat cap and is smiling a cow is behind a grill to his left. A mix of dirt and straw is on the floor

House Democrats Condemn Trump’s $1.7bn Compensation Fund as Unprecedented Corruption

House Democrats denounce Trump's $1.7bn compensation fund as unprecedented corruption, accusing the DOJ of collusion. The fund aims to compensate alleged victims of government persecution amid ongoing political and legal controversies.

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Donald Trump arrives on the South Lawn of the White House, wearing a red USA cap

Eric Schmidt Booed at University of Arizona Graduation Over AI Remarks

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt was booed at the University of Arizona graduation when discussing AI, reflecting growing student anxiety about AI's impact on jobs and education.

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Getty Images Eric Schmidt sits with his hands crossed and looks ahead. He is wearing a black suit, a white shirt, and a hot pink polka-dot tie. In the background is a blue screen that features different shades of blue.

Judge Allows Gun and Writings in Luigi Mangione’s NY Murder Trial, Suppresses Other Evidence

A New York judge ruled that a gun and writings found in Luigi Mangione's backpack are admissible in his 2024 murder trial, while suppressing other evidence obtained from an improper search. Mangione faces multiple charges and has pleaded not guilty.

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Getty Images Luigi Mangione speaks with his lawyer during a court hearing in New York on 18 May 2026.

Trump-Backed Challenger Defeats GOP Senator Who Voted to Convict Trump

Trump-backed Julia Letlow defeated incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump in 2021. Letlow and John Fleming will face a runoff for Louisiana's Senate seat in June.

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Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images Julia Letlow is seen talking to constituents which smiling and appearing to talk. She is turned to the side and is seen from the shoulder up. She is wearing a red top.

Iraqi National Charged in US Court Over Terror Attacks in US and Europe

Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, an Iraqi national, was arrested and charged in the US for involvement in nearly 20 terror attacks across the US and Europe, including targeting Jewish institutions. He faces six terrorism-related charges linked to Kata’ib Hezbollah and Iran’s IRGC.

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Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi sits with Qasem Soleimani in front of a wall map

Pentagon Ends Civilian Harm Program Despite Legal Mandate, Watchdog Reports

The Pentagon has dismantled a legally required civilian harm prevention program, losing key personnel and funding amid recent US strikes in Iran, according to an inspector general report.

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Colorado Governor Commutes Sentence of Election Official Tina Peters

Colorado Governor Jared Polis commuted the sentence of Tina Peters, a former election clerk convicted for unauthorized access to voting systems, reducing her prison term from eight and a half to about four and a half years amid political controversy.

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Judge Declares Mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York Rape Case

A judge has declared a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein's New York rape case after the jury deadlocked. This marks the third jury review of the case involving allegations from Jessica Mann. Prosecutors are considering a retrial, while Weinstein's lawyers criticize the repeated proceedings.

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Getty Images Harvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan criminal court on May 13, 2026, in New York City.

Minnesota Democrats Hold Sit-In Over Gun Violence Bill Vote Delay

Minnesota Democratic lawmakers staged an overnight sit-in after the Republican speaker failed to bring a gun violence prevention bill to a vote, amid ongoing advocacy following recent shootings.

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Five Key Insights from the Musk-Altman OpenAI Trial Uncovered

The Musk-Altman trial reveals complex disputes over OpenAI's future, personal dynamics, and power plays in Silicon Valley, with a jury now deciding the outcome.

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