Top News — Mon, May 18, 11:04 PM UTC

Three Killed in San Diego Mosque Shooting; Two Suspects Dead

Three adults were killed and a security guard hailed as a 'protector' in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, with two teenage gunmen found dead from apparent self-inflicted wounds. Police are investigating the incident as a hate crime.

ICE Agent Charged in Minneapolis Shooting of Immigrant

An ICE agent, Christian Castro, has been charged with assault by Minnesota authorities for allegedly shooting a Venezuelan man during an immigration crackdown and then lying about the incident.

Trump Targets Rep. Massie in Kentucky Primary

President Trump is actively campaigning against Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie in the upcoming Republican primary, with pro-Israel groups and donors spending heavily to unseat the Trump critic.

Trump Halts Scheduled Iran Attack at Gulf Leaders' Request

President Trump announced he is postponing a planned military strike on Iran, originally scheduled for Tuesday, following requests from leaders of Gulf states who are seeking negotiations for a peace deal.

US Doctor Contracts Ebola in Congo; US Boosts Travel Screening

An American doctor working in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for Ebola, leading the US to implement airport screenings for travelers from affected areas and ban foreign nationals from outbreak-hit nations.

Sandy Fire Forces Evacuations in Southern California

A fast-moving brush fire, named the Sandy Fire, has burned over 180 acres in Southern California's Simi Valley, prompting mandatory evacuation orders for more than 20,000 residents.

Married At First Sight UK Faces Rape Allegations

Two women who participated in 'Married At First Sight UK' have alleged they were raped by their on-screen husbands during filming, leading Channel 4 to remove all previous seasons of the reality show.

Trump Envoy Visits Greenland Amid Acquisition Push

President Trump's special envoy for Greenland visited the island's capital amid the President's push to acquire the Arctic outpost, though Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen stated that self-determination cannot be negotiated.

Judge Blocks Mangione Backpack Evidence; Allows Gun, Notebook in CEO Murder Trial

A New York judge ruled that some key evidence, including a gun and notebook found in Luigi Mangione's backpack during his arrest, can be used in his state trial related to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Mark Fuhrman, OJ Simpson Detective, Dies at 74

Mark Fuhrman, the infamous LAPD detective known for his role in the O.J. Simpson murder trial and his conviction for perjury, has died at the age of 74.

DOJ Establishes $1.7B Fund; Trump Drops $10B IRS Suit

The Justice Department established a $1.7 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' as part of a settlement with President Trump, who dropped his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over alleged tax information leaks.

Musk Loses OpenAI Lawsuit; Jury Cites Late Filing

A California jury unanimously dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, ruling that Musk filed the case too late and that the company did not betray its mission to benefit the public.

Cuba Warns US Amid Sanctions and Military Threats

Cuba's leader warned of a 'bloodbath' if the US attacks, as Washington imposed new sanctions on Cuba's intelligence agency and top officials, while Axios reported Cuba acquired drones and discussed using them against the US.

New York Times Sues Pentagon Over Press Restrictions

The New York Times has filed a second lawsuit against the Pentagon, challenging a new rule that requires reporters to be escorted on Pentagon grounds, arguing it is retaliatory and unconstitutional.

US Prosecutors Drop Fraud Charges Against Adani

US prosecutors have dropped criminal fraud and conspiracy charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, who was accused of bribing Indian officials and misleading US investors to secure a solar power plant project.

Trump Boosts TrumpRx with 600+ Generic Drugs

President Trump announced a significant expansion of the TrumpRx platform, adding over 600 generic drugs to the direct-to-consumer site, increasing the number of available products by nearly seven times.

Putin to Visit China After Trump's Beijing Trip

Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to visit Beijing this week to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, following US President Donald Trump's recent summit in China, highlighting China's central role in global diplomacy.

Last updated: 5/18/2026, 11:04:06 PM