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One Killed in Exchange of Gunfire With Secret Service Near White House
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May 24, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says Peace Deal Is Near

President Trump said the United States and Iran had “largely negotiated” an agreement, but American and Iranian officials described the terms differently.

One Killed in Exchange of Gunfire With Secret Service Near White House

A gunman known to the U.S. Secret Service opened fire near the White House and was shot and killed by federal officers. President Trump was in the White House at the time.

Trump Is Setting His Sights on Restricting Legal Immigration

After a year focused on immigrants here illegally, the Trump administration is now making it harder for legal migrants to stay in the country. It is a risky pivot.

World

Many Questions, Few Details in Latest Iran Peace Proposal

It is too early to tell what exactly Trump and Iran have agreed to, or if they have agreed to much at all.

Russia Pummels Kyiv in Major Missile and Drone Attack

Buildings rattled in the Ukrainian capital for hours early Sunday. It was unclear if Russia’s Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile had been used.

Can Concrete Molds Revive Coral Reefs Ruined by Bombs and Climate Change?

In a devastated section of the Coral Triangle in the Pacific Ocean, a conservation group is trying to build an artificial reef.

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U.S.

61% of Americans Said They Had to Cut Back on Groceries

More than three quarters of Americans, including 55 percent of Republicans, said President Trump’s policies have increased the cost of living in their community.

Chemical Tank in Orange County Continues to Overheat, Authorities Say

Firefighters still have few options to prevent a tank of toxic chemicals in Garden Grove, Calif., from leaking or exploding.

Food, Flashlights and Fans: Floridians Step Up Aid to Cuban Relatives

Months into the oil blockade imposed by President Trump, many Cubans are relying more than ever on relatives in the U.S. for help meeting their daily needs.

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Politics

Defiant After Bad Week, Trump Pushes Ahead on Politically Unpopular Ideas

President Trump continues to act like he’s politically all-powerful, even in the face of indications that he is not.

Trump Administration Chips Away at Last Traces of Broad Inquiry Into Jan. 6

Two recent moves aligned the department ever more closely with President Trump’s own efforts to whitewash the events of that day.

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Business

The War-Driven Supply Shock Already Roiling Manufacturing in Asia

A shortage of naphtha, stemming from the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, is disrupting manufacturing and retail goods in Japan and South Korea.

When Your Lender Is Also Your Best Friend

Friendship and money don’t always mix. But many Americans feel comfortable discussing financial issues with their friends and lending them money.

Waymo Suspends Service in Six Cities After Cars Drove Into Flooded Roads

The temporary shutdowns came after videos emerged showing two Waymo cars stopped on swamped streets in Atlanta on Wednesday.

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New York

Investigators Look Into Staten Island Blasts That Killed Shipyard Worker

The explosions at May Ship Repair Contracting Corporation, which erupted after a fire on a dock, killed one of the company’s subcontractors, a representative said.

Brooklyn Man Wedged in Upstate New York Cave Is Rescued After 6 Hours

A cave explorer got stuck in a narrow crevice and developed hypothermia. Rescuers brought him miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups to keep his energy up.

What to Know About Lifeguards as New York City’s Beaches Open for Summer

City beaches are back open, though outdoor pools won’t open for another month. Here’s where things stand at the unofficial start of summer.

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Arts

Multilingual Drama ‘Fjord’ Wins Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival

The film, from the Romanian director Cristian Mungiu, explores the tension between religious conservatism and social liberalism. The award closed a festival that felt comparatively muted to many.

Colbert’s Sudden Return to Late Night? It Happened on Public Access.

A day after the comedian hosted the final episode of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” on CBS, he hosted “Only in Monroe,” a community-access program in Monroe, Mich.

Husband of Prominent New York Gallerist Convicted in Murder-for-Hire Plot

Brent Sikkema, who championed artists like Kara Walker, was found stabbed to death in his apartment in Brazil in 2024 amid divorce proceedings with his spouse.

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Food

A Fresher, Brighter Macaroni Salad

Alexa Weibel’s macaroni salad with lemon and herbs complements anything off the grill (and will get you compliments).

These Are a Few of My Favorite Picnic Treats

Chewy brownie cookies, peanut butter blackberry bars and pistachio halvah Rice Krispies treats travel well and hold up in the sun.

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Science