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Brazil's 2026 Election: Lula–Bolsonaro Dead Heat Could Reshape South America's Political Map

Brazil heads toward its October 2026 presidential election with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right‑wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro locked in an almost perfect tie, setting up a deeply polarized contest with implications far beyond Brazil's borders.

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Biden Pardoned Maduro's Alleged "Money Man." Now Venezuela Is Sending Alex Saab Back to the U.S.

The Venezuelan government deported businessman Alex Saab to the United States, marking a dramatic reversal for a man once celebrated by Nicolás Maduro's government as a political prisoner and anti-sanctions hero.

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LIRR Strike Update: No New Progress as Shutdown Enters Evening Hours

A sudden strike on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has shut down the nation's busiest commuter rail line, stranding hundreds of thousands of riders who typically travel between Long Island and New York City—and many of them are Latino workers who keep the city running. With no trains running,…

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Google Announces Googlebook: AI-Native Laptop Built on Android Arrives This Fall

Google unveiled Googlebook, a new category of premium laptops running an Android-based operating system with Gemini AI embedded at the system level, on May 12, 2026, at its Android Show event in Mountain View

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Who is Brian Christine, the Urologist Leading the Hantavirus Response in the U.S.

The Trump administration faces criticism for appointing a urologist, Dr Brian Christine, to lead the hantavirus response, sparking concerns over qualifications and public trust amid the outbreak.

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William Stevenson Murder Case: What You Need to Know About Jill Biden's First Husband Accused of Killing His Wife

William "Bill" Stevenson, the first husband of former first lady Jill Biden, has pleaded not guilty to a first-degree murder charge in the death of his wife, Linda Stevenson, a case that has drawn national attention because of his long-ago connection to the Biden family.

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Former Partner of 'El Chapo' Guzmán Opens Up About Relationship With Sinaloa Cartel Leader

During the interview, Sánchez said her relationship with El Chapo eventually ended after she discovered hidden microphones and cameras inside the vehicle Guzmán had given her.

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Former CIA Director Says Cuba Crisis Could Become a New U.S. Migration Emergency

Former CIA Director Robert Gates said Cuba's greatest national security risk to the United States is not an imminent military attack, but the possibility that the island's deepening crisis could produce another mass migration emergency like the 1980 Mariel boatlift.

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ICE to Push Ahead With Warehouse Detention Expansion Despite Lawsuits and Federal Investigation

Warehouses reportedly remains essential for ICE to increase detention space to more than 92,000 beds through what it calls its "Detention Reengineering Initiative"

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La Paz, Santa Cruz, or Sucre? Debate Over Relocating Bolivia's Capital Highlights Ongoing Power Struggle

Bolivia's long-running debate over where power should sit has resurfaced again, as politicians and citizens argue whether the seat of government should remain in La Paz, move to the economic hub of Santa Cruz, or "return" to the historic capital Sucre.

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FBI Says Iran-Linked Militia Commander Planned Terror Attacks on Jewish Sites in New York and Europe

A suspected commander tied to the Iran-backed militia group Kata'ib Hezbollah has been brought to New York to face terrorism charges after federal authorities accused him of helping coordinate nearly 20 attacks targeting Americans and Jewish sites across the United States, Europe and Canada.

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Eric Trump Threatens to Sue Jen Psaki and MS NOW Over China Trip Segment

Eric Trump threatened to sue Jen Psaki and MS NOW after the former White House press secretary aired a segment questioning his presence on President Donald Trump's trip to China while a Trump-linked company explored a deal involving a Chinese tech firm.

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Trump Says He Tossed Iran Proposal After First Sentence: What Was in the Deal?

President Donald Trump said he rejected Iran's latest proposal after reading only its opening line, a blunt sign that U.S.-Iran talks remain deadlocked over Tehran's nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz and the terms for ending the war.

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Trump Acknowledges U.S. Cyber Operations Against China: 'We Spy Like Hell on Them, Too'

U.S. cybersecurity agencies recently warned that Chinese state-backed hackers continue targeting critical infrastructure and vulnerable networks

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Former Sinaloa Security Chief Transferred to New York After Reportedly Surrendering to U.S. Authorities

Gerardo Mérida Sánchez is among 10 Mexican officials identified by U.S. prosecutors, including Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya, in a case alleging ties to the "Los Chapitos"

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Mexico's Sheinbaum Says She Had 'Cordial and Excellent' Call With Trump Despite Days of Tension Over Sovereignty and Cartel Claims

She added that both leaders agreed to continue discussions and that members of Trump's team would visit Mexico at a future date

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U.S. Expands Charges Against Jalisco Cartel's 'El Jardinero' to Include Meth Trafficking, Money Laundering

El Jardinero remains in preventive detention at the maximum-security Altiplano prison. The U.S. government has sought his extradition since 2021.

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Pentagon Officials Blindsided by Hegseth's Poland Troop Halt: 'We Had No Idea This Was Going to Happen'

The decision comes just weeks after the Pentagon announced plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, fueling broader concerns among NATO allies

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María Corina Machado Says Trump's '51st State' Comments Are 'Sending a Message' to Venezuela's Regime

Machado added that Trump maintains a favorable view of Venezuela and argued that democratic change in the country would benefit both Venezuelans and the United States

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Brothers to the Rescue Explained: The 1996 Cuba Shootdown Behind the Case That Could Bring Raúl Castro to the U.S. Justice System

Before Brothers to the Rescue became the center of a possible U.S. criminal case against Raúl Castro, it was a volunteer group of Cuban exile pilots scanning the Florida Straits for people who might otherwise disappear at sea.

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Weapons Shortage Concerns Grow as Pentagon Holds Off on New Munitions Deals: 'There Just Aren't Going to Be Enough Missiles to Go Around'

The Pentagon has reportedly warned allies including the United Kingdom, Poland, Lithuania and Estonia to expect serious delays for missile systems

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Regional Mexican Star Ramón Ayala Jr. Hit With New Sexual Harassment and Assault Lawsuit

A new civil lawsuit filed in Texas has placed Ramón Ayala and his legendary norteño group under renewed scrutiny after former employees accused his son, Ramón Ayala Jr., of sexual harassment, abuse of power, and inappropriate conduct during U.S. tours.

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Trump Says '20 Years Is Enough' for Iran's Nuclear Program as Iranian Foreign Minister Says Tehran Has 'No Trust' in Washington

The US president added that he looked at the latest proposal from Iran and threw it away, adding: "if they have any nuclear of any form, I don't read the rest of it"

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Trump Administration Pushes Historic Case Against Raúl Castro

The United States is preparing a possible criminal indictment against Raúl Castro over Cuba's 1996 shootdown of two civilian aircraft operated by the exile humanitarian group Brothers to the Rescue, according to multiple U.S. officials

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AOC Explains Her Expanded National Political Role Ahead Of Midterm Elections

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she is traveling across the country to support Democratic candidates because she believes recent voting rights rulings and political developments have created what she called an "all-hands-on-deck situation" for American democracy.

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