US Supreme Court dismisses dispute over death row inmate’s intellectual disability finding
By John Kruzel WASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a challenge by Alabama officials to a judicial finding that a death row inmate convicted of a 1997 murder is intellectually disabled
US Supreme Court deals setback to cruise operators over Cuba confiscations
By Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON, May 21 – The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday delivered a setback to four American cruise operators that contested $440 million in combined judgments after being accused of unlawfully using docks in Cuba
The Latest: US indictment of former President Raúl Castro raises pressure on Cuba
The Trump administration’s indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles is escalating pressure on the island’s socialist government. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans are expected to abandon a
05.21.26 Solomon Schmidt “A Pen to Change the World: The Life of J.K. Rowling”
About The Book: Joanne “Jo” Rowling is known to readers the world over as J.K. Rowling, author of the best-selling book series of all time. The creator of Harry Potter was once a single mother writing in cafés and
US manufacturing activity rises to four-year high in May, S&P Global survey shows
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) – U.S. manufacturing activity strengthened in May, scaling the highest level in four years, as businesses boosted inventories to guard against potential shortages and rising prices related to the war
US single-family housing starts tumble in April
WASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) – U.S. single-family homebuilding dropped sharply in April and permits for future construction fell, suggesting the housing market could remain subdued for a while as the Iran war drives up mortgage rates and
The House takes another Iran war vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is expected to vote on legislation Thursday to compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran, a significant test of lawmakers’ willingness to go along with a conflict the president launched over
The Media Line: US Presses Palestinians To Drop UN General Assembly Vice Presidency Bid – Report
US Presses Palestinians To Drop UN General Assembly Vice Presidency Bid – Report By The Media Line Staff The United States has instructed its diplomatic mission in Jerusalem to press the Palestinian leadership to withdraw its candidacy for a vice presidency
US weekly jobless claims fall amid labor market resilience
WASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to labor market resilience and giving the Federal Reserve room to focus on rising inflation. Initial claims for state
Nick Reed’s Must Read Headlines – 05.21.26
Cuba: Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has been indicted in connection to his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two planes operated by the Miami-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue. Cuban ex-President Raul Castro indicted on charges