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Judge Unseals Purported Jeffrey Epstein Suicide Note

A federal judge unsealed a purported suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein, which included the line "Time to say goodbye." The note was released as part of legal proceedings for Epstein's cellmate, who claimed to have found it after a suspected suicide attempt.

California Gubernatorial Debates Focus on Affordability Crisis

Candidates for California governor engaged in heated debates ahead of the June 2 primary, with affordability, homelessness, and immigration taking center stage. Mayor Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt, and Nithya Raman sparred over these key issues.

Texas Man Charged for Firing Near Vance Motorcade; Shouted ‘F--k White House’

A Texas man has been charged in a shooting near the Washington Monument on the National Mall, after allegedly opening fire near Vice President JD Vance's motorcade. The suspect reportedly said "f--k the White House" after being shot by authorities.

Judge Rules: DOJ Retains Seized 2020 Fulton County Ballots

A federal judge denied requests to force the FBI to return 2020 election ballots seized from Georgia's Fulton County, ruling that the Justice Department can keep them. This decision comes amid ongoing legal proceedings related to the election.

Suspect Arrested After Killing 1, Injuring 22 at Oklahoma Party

An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting at a party in Oklahoma that left one woman dead and 22 other people injured. Police are investigating the incident.

Texas Father Fatally Shoots Alleged Carjacker

A Texas father fatally shot an illegal immigrant from Mexico during an attempted carjacking of his family of eight in a Garland convenience store parking lot. Police confirmed the incident with new video evidence.

US and Iran Near Peace Deal Amid Conflicting Statements

The US and Iran are reportedly close to a peace deal, with President Trump expressing optimism for a quick resolution, while an Iranian official dismissed the US proposal as a "wish list." Pakistan is mediating efforts to convert a temporary ceasefire into a permanent end to the war.

Ted Turner, CNN Founder, Dies at 87

Ted Turner, the media mogul who revolutionized television news by launching CNN in 1980, has died at the age of 87. Colleagues and former CNN president Jonathan Klein remembered his "extraordinary" influence on the 24-hour news cycle.

House Panel Questions Commerce Secretary Lutnick Over Epstein Ties

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick testified before the House Oversight Committee regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, facing sharp criticism from Democrats who alleged he was "dishonest" and called for his resignation. Rep. Ro Khanna suggested Trump would fire Lutnick if he heard the testimony.

Last updated: 5/7/2026, 4:48:18 AM