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Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

NPR Podcast Host Ramtin Arablouei Exits Amid Workplace Inquiry
Ramtin Arablouei, a co-host of "Throughline," left the network after an employee made a human resources complaint about his behavior.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Kataib Hezbollah: What to Know
A commander of one of the most-hard line and powerful Iranian proxies in Iraq has been charged with plotting to attack Jewish sites in the United States.

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May 15, 2026

Michigan Battles Trump Over His Order to Keep an Old Coal Plant Running
The Trump administration broke the law, Michigan and others told a court, by declaring an "energy emergency" and forcing an aging coal-burning plant to keep operating.

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May 15, 2026

Tina Peters, Colorado Election Denier, Will Be Freed by Gov. Jared Polis
Gov. Jared Polis, a Democrat, commuted the sentence of Ms. Peters, a former county clerk serving a nine-year sentence for her role in a plot to examine voting machines after the 2020 election.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Cornell Criticizes Students After Its President Bumps Them With His Car
After the president bumped into students with his car, an investigation by the university's trustees said that the students' actions were "inconsistent with university policies."

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Falling Chunks of Debris Are Endangering Drivers on a Busy N.Y.C. Road
After two incidents, crews made repairs and installed protective netting on the Trans-Manhattan Expressway, which leads to the George Washington Bridge.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Snorkeling at Pearl Harbor: Kash Patel's Travels Add to Focus on Ethical Issues
The F.B.I. director continues to come under scrutiny for mixing government business with dates, vacation and leisure time.

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May 15, 2026

Texas Supreme Court Rejects Abbott Effort to Remove Democrats After Walkout
Republican state leaders tried to expel Democratic lawmakers during their fight over redistricting last year. The court said it was not necessary.

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May 15, 2026

Republicans Redrew His District. Now This Democratic Stalwart Is Out.
Representative Steve Cohen has represented Memphis since 2007. After Republicans redistricted his seat, he is leaving the field, possibly to his young rival, Justin J. Pearson.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Back From China, Trump Faces Decision on Whether to Resume Strikes on Iran
Top aides have drafted battle plans as peace negotiations have stalled.

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May 15, 2026

With Memphis District Gone, Another Democratic Mainstay Retires
Representative Steve Cohen, a Democrat who has represented Memphis since 2007, leaving the field possibly to his young rival, Justin J. Pearson, after Republicans redistrict his seat.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Stock Market Rally Confronts Inflation and Higher Interest Rates
Despite accelerating inflation and possible interest rate increases, the S&P 500 has posted a long weekly winning streak, driven by strong corporate earnings. Can it last?

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Judge Declares Mistrial in Weinstein Rape Trial
This was the third time Harvey Weinstein was on trial accused of raping an aspiring actress at a hotel in Manhattan in 2013.

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May 15, 2026

For Xi's Critics, Trump's China Visit Is Fuel for Jokes They Can't Tell
On Threads and other sites, liberal-minded Chinese accounts were mocking the proceedings and offering a rare window into opinions on Xi Jinping and his leadership style.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Trump's ‘Learning Curve' on China Ends With Conciliation at Summit
The president has shifted the foundations of American policy toward China, throwing aside the adversarial approach of recent years.

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May 15, 2026

Executions Surge in Iran Since Cease-fire, Rights Groups Say
Many were detained during January's mass protests, according to a rights group, amid concerns the authorities are trying to intimidate Iranians from returning to the streets.

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May 15, 2026

Kataib Hezbollah Commander Accused of Planning Attacks on N.Y.C.
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi is accused of directing and urging others to attack American and Israeli interests. Prosecutors say he is a leader of Kataib Hezbollah, an Iraqi militia with ties to Iran.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Justice Dept. Aims to Use Terrorism Laws to Target Mexican Officials
The Justice Department this week instructed federal prosecutors to build criminal drug cases against Mexican officials using new terrorism statutes.

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May 15, 2026

Five Italians Die While Scuba Diving Deep Caves in the Maldives
The divers, including a marine scientist and her daughter, were part of a research trip and were exploring an underwater cave system when they failed to resurface.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Replacing a Royal Hand-Me-Down That Finally Frayed
Three years after King Charles III was crowned, the Royal Opera House in London hung plush new stage curtains bearing the monarch's insignia — but only after the old ones gave up the ghost.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Republicans Waited to Challenge Trump on the Iran War. Now It May Be Too Late.
Having deferred to the president for months, G.O.P. lawmakers missed crucial milestones to try to limit his war powers. That has tied their hands in seeking parameters and exit criteria.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

German Chancellor, After Iran Spat With Trump, Reports ‘Good' Phone Call
The call, initiated by Friedrich Merz, came soon after he told young people, "I am a great admirer of America. My admiration is not increasing at the moment."

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Large Ebola Outbreak Is Declared in Congo
Dozens of deaths and hundreds of infections are suspected, an African agency said. Health experts were alarmed that the outbreak hadn't been announced sooner.

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May 15, 2026

Why ‘Smart' Products Have Started to Look Like the Dumb Choice
How Wi-Fi-connecting, app-based tech led to a backlash in the name of simplicity.

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May 15, 2026

Fierce Fights Over House Seats to Replace Nancy Pelosi and Jerrold Nadler
Nancy Pelosi and Jerrold Nadler are retiring, sparking fierce fights in San Francisco and Manhattan to succeed them. Whoever wins their seats could tap big donors and shape the Democratic Party.

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May 15, 2026

Trump Discussed U.S. Arms Sales With Xi ‘In Great Detail'
The engagement between the president and the Chinese leader may have tested a decades-old U.S. assurance to Taiwan not to consult Beijing on the topic.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Oil Prices Rise as Trump-Xi Summit Yields No Clear Breakthroughs on Iran War
Hopes for an end to the war in Iran faded after President Trump failed to secure a commitment from China to help persuade Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Trump Loyalist Leads Administration's Hunt for Fraud in Elections
The loyalist, Dan Bishop, put his fealty to the president on display when he pressed the F.B.I. to chase investigative leads it had already rejected.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Xi Pitches His Vision for Avoiding Conflict With the U.S.
Having fought the Trump administration to a draw, China's Xi Jinping is proposing "constructive strategic stability," aimed at drawing lines he thinks the U.S. should not cross.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

In Kentucky, the Iran War Complicates a Republican Primary
Representative Thomas Massie, the incumbent, has opposed President Trump's military strikes on Iran. He is now facing the biggest challenge of his career.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

In Italy, Princess Catherine Puts Her Wardrobe to Work
Suits her, sir.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Why a Retrial of the Murdaugh Case Could Look a Lot Different
It is not clear when another trial would take place. But both prosecutors and defense lawyers said they would be forced to revise their legal strategies.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Omaha Bar Is Not a Barbershop, State Barber Board Tells a Bar Named ‘Barber Shop'
The establishment changed its name this week from the Barber Shop Blackstone to the Censored Shop Blackstone in protest while it is suing the state in federal court.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Oil Prices Climb on Fears of Broader Energy Crunch
Hopes for an end to the war in Iran faded after President Trump failed to secure a commitment from China to help persuade Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Joe Sedelmaier, Auteur Behind ‘Where's the Beef?' Ad, Dies at 92
He directed nearly 1,000 comedic commercials, including a much-quoted spot for Wendy's and one for FedEx featuring a manic speed talker.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

‘For Example, Putin': How Xi Used a Private Garden Walk to Charm Trump
Watch an exchange between the two men in which the Chinese leader sought to signal exclusivity and name-dropped Russia's president.

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May 15, 2026

Trump Touts ‘Fantastic Trade Deals' With China, but Details Are Scarce
The president left Beijing following a summit with China, during which the two countries sought to stabilize their economic and political relations.

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May 15, 2026

The Revolt Against the Girl Bosses Has Finally Come
Some of this country's most prominent girl bosses sound like they don't even know how to read the room.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

The Damage of ‘Trump Math' Is Adding Up
Authoritarians go after data. The president has already started.

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May 15, 2026

At the Summit
We wrap up President Trump's visit to China.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

A Surge of U.S. Spy Planes Over Cuba, and Retailers' $20 Billion Bet on Physical Stores
Plus, the Friday news quiz.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

The Favorites for Eurovision 2026: Finland, Australia, Greece and Others
Finland is the favorite for prediction markets and bookmakers, but singers from Australia, Denmark, Greece and Israel are coming for the title, too.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Even Alex Murdaugh Didn't Think His Convictions Would Be Overturned
His lawyers said he was stunned to learn that South Carolina's top court had reversed the murder convictions. Prosecutors plan to retry the case, but a second trial could look very different.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

A Republican's Mysterious Absence Reflects Congress's Silence on Health
Presidents are expected to tell the public basic health information, but members of the House and Senate often stay silent about medical conditions, even those that affect their ability to do their jobs.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Bernie Sanders Endorses Slate of Candidates in Bid to Cement Progressive Legacy
The five dozen endorsements mostly feature those seeking state or local office who have previously supported the Vermont senator.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Nebraska Blocks Bar From Using ‘Barber Shop' Name, Saying That's Just for Haircuts
The Omaha establishment changed its name this week from the Barber Shop Blackstone to the Censored Shop Blackstone in protest while it is suing the state in federal court in a trademark fight.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Martin Short and the Secret to Finding Joy While Surviving Tragedy
The comedy star, who is the subject of a new documentary, has faced a series of unimaginable losses. Yet he says there are always laughs to remember.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

As Powell Steps Down, the Fed Confronts ‘Regime Change'
Jerome H. Powell is passing the chair's baton to Kevin M. Warsh at the Federal Reserve, an institution that President Trump's pick says needs an overhaul.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Stop Looking for an ‘Offramp' in Iran. There's No Such Thing.
And no, an exit strategy won't help you, either.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Joe Sedelmaier Dies at 92; Ad Auteur Behind ‘Where's the Beef?'
He directed nearly 1,000 comedic commercials, including a much-quoted spot for Wendy's and one for FedEx featuring a manic speed talker.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

How to Watch the Eurovision Song Contest Final
The internationally popular event will be available to U.S. viewers, too, although not on domestic TV in some countries that are boycotting this year.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

It's Not Just U.S. Stocks. A.I. and Oil Are Moving Global Markets, Too.
Intel, along with Taiwan and South Korea, are the latest winners, our columnist says. True diversification is hard to find.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

The Strange Alliance Trying to Remake American Psychiatry
The Department of Health and critical psychiatry activists are hoping to upend 40 years of medical orthodoxy.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Archaeologists Find Egyptian Mummy Buried With the ‘Iliad'
For the deceased of Roman-era Egypt, Greek literature may have offered a cheat code to a more comfortable afterlife.

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May 15, 2026

Oysterman, Veteran, Prep-School Alum: A Senate Candidate's Complex Class Story
Democrats are pinning their hopes of flipping the Senate on Graham Platner, who has made his working-class persona key to his campaign. His background defies easy categorization.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

How a Drug Cartel Made a Mexican State Its Tool
Cartel insiders say that in exchange for bribes and political support they were allowed to operate in Sinaloa state with near total freedom.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Deported Despite DACA: Dreamers Face Uncertainty Under Trump
The administration has said DACA isn't a right to stay in the United States "indefinitely." One man with DACA was detained and deported to Mexico in a matter of days.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

In Photos and Video: President Trump Goes to China
Mr. Trump's trip, the first U.S. presidential visit to China in almost a decade, was closely watched for signs of whether a trade truce between the countries would hold.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Late Night Pokes Fun at Trump in China
Jimmy Fallon joked that President Trump's idea of a Temple of Heaven is very different from the one he toured in Beijing with China's leader.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Nvidia's Future in China Remains Unclear After Trump-Xi Summit
The standoff comes as Chinese firms increasingly turn to domestic chipmakers like Huawei, in a drive to reduce China's dependence on Western technologies.

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May 15, 2026

Trump Announces Boeing Jet Order From China. Beijing Stays Silent.
The deal, if it materializes, would be a major win for Boeing, which has lost ground to Airbus in one of the world's largest aviation markets.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Keir Starmer and the End of Britain's Old Certainties
The decade since Brexit has been one long, painful process of trying — and failing — to make sense of this new reality.

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May 15, 2026

U.S. and China Will Start Discussing A.I. Safety, Bessent Says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent did not say when these talks would happen. There are fears in the United States and China about the threats from A.I., but neither side is willing to slow down its development.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

5 Key Moments During the California Governor Debate
Candidates have become increasingly combative as they enter the final stretch before the June 2 primary. Once again, Xavier Becerra, a Democratic front-runner, drew most of the attacks.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Aging Palestinian Leader Boosting His Son's Political Rise, Officials Say
Mahmoud Abbas's years in power have been dogged by accusations of corruption. Many Palestinians yearn for fresh leadership.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Inside the Congolese Hotel Where Trump Deported 15 U.S. Migrants
They were shackled and sent to Kinshasa by the Trump administration. Now they face a dangerous choice: Go back to Latin America or stay in Africa.

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May 15, 2026

Enter the Killer Robots: The Ukrainian Forging the Future of Warfare
Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's 35-year-old defense minister, sees futuristic military technology as crucial to his country's survival.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

China Starting to Fulfill ‘Promises,' U.S. Trade Representative Says
As President Trump and China's leader, Xi Jinping, meet, the United States said China has promised to expand its purchases of farm goods and airplanes.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Former Oklahoma Death Row Prisoner Freed Before Retrial in a 1997 Killing
A lawyer for Richard Glossip said the ruling provided a step forward in his client's efforts to escape a "decades-long nightmare" in a case that has faced substantial criticism.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Trump-Ordered Citizenship Lists for Voting Are Likely Unreliable, Justice Dept. Says
At a court hearing over a presidential order seeking to exert more control over elections, a government lawyer said no "responsible state" should rely on the lists to update their voter rolls.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

C.I.A. Director Visits Cuba as Tensions Rise and Island Runs Out of Oil
John Ratcliffe, the C.I.A. director, is the highest-ranking official in the Trump administration to visit the country.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Australian Jews Testify on Experiences of Antisemitism in Bondi Beach Inquiry
As part of a public inquiry into the massacre at Bondi Beach, dozens have described being targeted for their Jewish identity in their daily lives.

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May 14, 2026

OpenAI Considers Legal Action Against Apple in Strained Relationship
The A.I. company, which is in the middle of a court fight with Elon Musk, has been unhappy with how Apple has integrated ChatGPT into its devices.

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May 14, 2026

Dallas Asks Its Residents: What Should We Do With City Hall?
Faced with a billion-dollar repair bill and a desire to find a new arena for the Mavericks, the city is considering options that include demolishing the building. Residents submitted their own ideas.

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May 14, 2026

South Carolina Governor Formally Calls for Redistricting Special Session
But he stopped short of ordering lawmakers to redo the map so that Republicans could sweep the state's congressional delegation, which President Trump has pressured them to do.

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May 14, 2026

G. Robert Blakey Dies at 90; Drafted the RICO Anti-Racketeering Statute
He was also the chief counsel to the House Select Committee on Assassinations in the late 1970s and spent years as a Notre Dame law professor.

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May 14, 2026

OpenAI Trial Heads to Jury After Closing Arguments in Musk vs. Altman Case
Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI made their closing arguments in the blockbuster federal trial on Thursday. Nine jurors are set to begin deliberations next week.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Resigns in Latest Homeland Security Shake-Up
Michael Banks is the latest high-profile official to leave the Department of Homeland Security amid President Trump's immigration crackdown.

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May 14, 2026

House Again Blocks War Powers Vote to Halt Iran Conflict
But two vulnerable Republicans joined Democrats in the effort to force President Trump to win authorization from Congress, in the latest sign of G.O.P. jitters over the war.

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May 14, 2026

Supreme Court Allows Abortion Pill Access by Mail to Continue
A federal appeals court ruling against the Food and Drug Administration would have restricted access by mail to mifepristone.

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May 14, 2026

A Top U.S. Commander Dismisses Reports of Civilian Deaths in Iran
Adm. Brad Cooper said a strike on an Iranian school may have been the only civilian casualty incident of the war.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Vance Blames Democrats as U.S. Halts Some Medicaid Payments, Claiming Fraud
Vice President JD Vance traveled to Maine for a speech, making a midterm election pitch that only Republicans could root out fraud in public benefits.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Mail-Order Abortions Have Quickly Become Common
Pills shipped to states with bans are a reason abortion has increased since Roe v. Wade was overturned.

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May 14, 2026

Plane Crashes Into House in Ohio, Killing 2
No one on the ground was hurt when a small plane crashed into a house on a residential street south of downtown Akron, the authorities said.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Why Trump's Reflecting Pool Repairs Are in Trouble
Federal records show that the no-bid contract to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and paint it blue now costs $13.1 million. That's about seven times the amount President Trump initially said it would cost.

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May 14, 2026

What to Know About the Latest Abortion Pill Lawsuit
The Supreme Court ruled that mifepristone could continue to be prescribed by telemedicine while a lower court reviews the case.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Is Musk Running an Illegal Power Plant? The D.O.J. Says It Might Weigh In.
In a court filing, the administration signaled support for Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company in a lawsuit challenging xAI's generators at a huge Mississippi data center.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

There's a Pattern of Abuse in America
M. Gessen and Rachel Louise Snyder on the parallels between authoritarianism and domestic violence.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Justices Allow Abortion Pill Access by Mail to Continue
Also, this is a big week for the art market. Here's the latest at the end of Thursday.

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May 14, 2026

C.I.A. Director Travels to Cuba as U.S. Intensifies Pressure
John Ratcliffe, the C.I.A. director, is the highest-ranking official in the Trump administration to visit the country.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Should Every Party Be Allowed to Vote in a Primary?
New research claims that bipartisan primaries have broad societal benefit, but opposition is growing, and Louisiana voters this weekend will participate in the state's first closed primary since 1978.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

16 More People in the U.S. Are Being Monitored for Hantavirus, C.D.C. Says
They were passengers on a plane to Johannesburg with an infected Dutch woman who later died.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Another Trump Appointee Learns It's Easier to Be a Critic Than a Leader
We have no F.D.A. director, no permanent C.D.C. director and no surgeon general.

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May 14, 2026

Cuba Says It Has Run Out of Oil
A long-running energy crisis in the island nation reached a breaking point this week, when government officials said they had run out of reserves.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Mystery Grows Around Representative Thomas Kean Jr.'s Absence
Representative Thomas Kean Jr. last voted in Washington on March 5, citing a medical issue. An appearance planned for late May has been canceled.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Trump's and Xi's Body Language at the Summit Mirrored Their Styles
Although at odds over issues like trade and Taiwan, the U.S. and Chinese leaders met in Beijing with a show of friendly gestures.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Inside Jack Schlossberg's Chaotic Campaign to Revive Camelot
Erratic behavior and staff turnover have colored Mr. Schlossberg's bid for a House seat in New York, raising questions about his readiness for office.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Open Primaries Have Their Fans. The Parties Are Not Among Them.
New research claims that bipartisan primaries have broad societal benefit, but opposition is growing, and Louisiana voters this weekend will participate in the state's first closed primary since 1978.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

N.Y. Takes Two-Step Approach to Tax on Multimillion-Dollar Second Homes
The tax will initially apply to units with a "market value" of at least $1 million. That metric often underestimates a home's actual worth.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Green Card Holders Targeted for Deportation by New ‘Removal Apparatus'
The Department of Homeland Security recently formed a unit tasked with revetting thousands of immigrants with permanent residency.

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