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National

Supreme Court allows Trump to fire members of independent agencies — for now

4:18am May 23, 2025

by Michel Martin

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday granted the Trump administration's emergency request to fire the heads of two independent agencies. But the decision is technically a temporary one.

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World News

Haiti President Jovenel Moïse Assassinated At His Port-au-Prince Home

Haitian President Jovenel Moïse has been assassinated. First Lady Martine Moïse, who was rushed to the hospital. There are conflicting reports about her condition.

National

Hope Dims For Any Chance Of Surivors From Florida Condo Collpase

For two weeks, rescue workers have been removing concrete rubble from a site that used to be a condominium. Rescue teams say they haven't seen any signs that there could be possible survivors.

The Assassination Of Haiti's President Is Called A Barbaric Act

Haiti's Acting Prime Minister Clause Joseph said gunmen breached the president's residence and killed Jovenel Moïse. The first lady was also wounded in the attack and is getting care, Joseph added.

Arts

Remembering Ub Iwerks, The Father Of Mickey Mouse

by Mackenzie Martin

Walt Disney's close friend Ub Iwerks brought Mickey Mouse to life. Fifty years after his death, Iwerks' legacy is coming into focus.

Zoo Staff Finds Treats Help With The Vaccination Of Animals

The Oakland Zoo inoculated tigers, bears and ferrets against the coronavirus with an experimental vaccine from veterinary pharmaceutical company Zoetis. It is donating 11,000 doses to dozens of zoos.

Virgin Galactic Plans July 11 Test Flight Of Its Winged Rocket Ship

by Leila Fadel

Billionaire Richard Branson is about to head to space. The founder of Virgin Galactic, along with five others, will launch into space on Sunday in his Unity rocket.

Economy

Economic Pressures Are Rising On Mom And Pop Rental Owners

by Chris Nichols

Small landlords say eviction moratoriums make it harder for them to stay in business. There's concern they will sell to corporations that may not provide similar entry-level apartments for renters.

National

Lifeguard Shortages Will Keep Some Philadelphia Pools From Reopening

by Robby Brod

Pools in Philadelphia have been closed since before the pandemic began. After scrambling to rebuild its lifeguard roster, the city has reopened most of its pools for the first time in two years.

Why Banning Hunting May Be A Better Way To Control The Feral Hog Population

by Seth Bodine

Feral hogs cause millions of dollars in damage each year, and encouraging hunting is one way states try to control them. Some state officials believe banning hunting is the key to controlling them.

News Brief: Condo Collapse, Delta Variant, NYC Mayoral Primary Result

The confirmed death toll from a collapsed condo stands at 36. The delta variant of the coronavirus is the dominant strain in the U.S. There's a winner in the Democratic primary for mayor of New York.

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Politics & Government

New York City's Democratic Mayoral Primary Finally Has A Winner

by Brigid Bergin

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams edged out ex-Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia by a single percentage point. An ex-police captain, Adams would be the city's second Black mayor if elected.

National

American And Afghan Officials Dispute The Details Of U.S. Pullout From Bagram

U.S. military officials say the withdrawal from Afghanistan is nearly complete. At the same time, a spat has broken out about how U.S. forces withdrew from the last big base.