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White House touts U.S.-China deals following Trump's Beijing trip

By upi.com | | 5/18/2026 1:49 AM

China has agreed to purchase at least $17 billion worth of U.S. agricultural products per year through 2028, the White House said Sunday. ... Read full Story

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Police arrest 3 teens, ending Austin shooting spree that wounded 4

By upi.com | | 5/18/2026 12:29 AM

Authorities said Sunday night that officers arrested three teenagers, ending a weekend shooting spree through southern Austin that left four people wounded, including one critically. ... Read full Story

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CDC mobilizes Ebola response amid reports Americans abroad affected

By upi.com | | 5/17/2026 10:35 PM

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's offices in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda are responding to the Ebola outbreak. ... Read full Story

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Senate parliamentarian rules against GOP's White House ballroom plan

By upi.com | | 5/17/2026 8:17 PM

The Senate's parliamentarian has ruled that funding for President Donald Trump's proposed White House ballroom can't be approved by a simple majority. ... Read full Story

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4 Navy jet pilots eject safely after fiery Idaho airshow collision

By upi.com | | 5/17/2026 6:32 PM

Four Navy pilots ejected safely when their their EA-18G Growler aircraft collided in mid-air during an airshow Sunday in Idaho, officials said. ... Read full Story

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3 killed, 5 hurt when vehicle runs onto Oakland, Calif., sidewalk

By upi.com | | 5/17/2026 5:36 PM

Three people were killed and five others hurt Saturday when witnesses said a pickup truck jumped a curb and plowed into pedestrians in Oakland, Calif. ... Read full Story

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Sen. Cassidy loses in Louisiana primary, takes aim at Trump

By upi.com | | 5/17/2026 11:22 AM

Sen. Bill Cassidy, a 15-year veteran of the U.S. Congress, lost Louisiana's Republican primary this weekend. ... Read full Story

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Trump administration considers $1.7B fund to compensate allies

By upi.com | | 5/16/2026 4:09 PM

The Trump administration is considering the creation of a $1.776 billion fund to compensate people allied with President Donald Trump for legal fees. ... Read full Story

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Top ISIS leader killed in joint operation in Nigeria

By upi.com | | 5/16/2026 11:13 AM

U.S. and Nigerian forces killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, who is alleged to be a second-in-command for ISIS, President Donald Trump announced. ... Read full Story

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FBI: $200k reward for American spy who defected to Iran in 2013

By upi.com | | 5/15/2026 5:34 PM

The FBI is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of a former Air Force counterintelligence specialist who defected to Iran in 2013. ... Read full Story

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House committee demands reasons U.S. troop deployment to Poland canceled

By upi.com | | 5/15/2026 4:54 PM

Representatives in the House demanded to know why the Department of Defense stopped deployment of troops to Poland. Army leaders didn't have answers. ... Read full Story

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Trump: Proposal is 'unacceptable,' but Iran signals openness to peace talks

By upi.com | | 5/15/2026 3:46 PM

President Donald Trump told reporters that the first sentence of Iran's peace proposal was "unacceptable" and accused the country of backtracking. ... Read full Story

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Texas Children's Hospital to create 'detransition clinic' after legal settlement

By upi.com | | 5/15/2026 3:35 PM

Texas Children's Hospital will create the first "detransition clinic" in the United States as part of a settlement for providing transgender care. ... Read full Story

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Texas high court rules against Gov. Greg Abbott on removal of Rep. Gene Wu

By upi.com | | 5/15/2026 3:33 PM

The Texas Supreme Court refused to remove state Rep. Gene Wu from office, ruling against Gov. Greg Abbott after the 2025 redistricting showdown. ... Read full Story

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Trump announces ‘Garden of American Heroes’ project in D.C.

By upi.com | | 5/15/2026 2:53 PM

President Donald Trump said Friday that wants to build the National Garden of American Heroes statue garden in West Potomac Park in Washington, D.C. ... Read full Story

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Treasury bond yields spike to 5.05% on inflation reports

By upi.com | | 5/15/2026 11:40 AM

The U.S. Treasury sold $25 billion of 30-year bonds Wednesday, yielding 5.05% after reports showed higher inflation from the war with Iran. ... Read full Story

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Starbucks announces plan to lay off 300 employees across United States

By upi.com | | 5/15/2026 11:34 AM

Starbucks is planning to lay off 300 employees across the country as it tries to lower costs and reorganize, the company announced Friday. ... Read full Story

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Louisiana vs. Callais ruling enables erasure of majority Black districts

By upi.com | | 5/15/2026 7:00 AM

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the voting rights case Louisiana vs. Callais has added a new chapter in an ongoing redistricting battle across the country. ... Read full Story

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House Ethics Committee investigates Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards

By upi.com | | 5/15/2026 4:46 AM

The House Ethics Committee has launched an investigation into Rep. Chuck Edwards on accusations of creating a hostile working environment. ... Read full Story

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DOJ: Yale School of Medicine favors Black, Hispanic applicants

By upi.com | | 5/15/2026 3:53 AM

Yale University's medical school admissions process discriminates against White and Asian applicants in favor of Black and Hispanic applicants. ... Read full Story

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Crabs’ sideways walk may have evolved just once

by Science News | May 15 2026

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Jennifer Aniston Says Her Signature California Glow 'Didn't Just Fall Off a Truck' — Here’s How She Masters It

by ET Online | May 08 2026

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Lindsey Vonn Says She Still Feels 29—Here’s What She’s Doing Differently

by thehealthy.com | Apr 15 2026

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What does the SCOTUS ruling mean for rates?

by FreightWaves | May 16 2026

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Green River is releasing a unique, new honey-finished bourbon

by THE MANUAL | May 17 2026

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We'll Never See Another Game Like The Witcher 2: Assassins Of Kings Again

by GameSpot | May 17 2026

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Packing the Supreme Court? Kamala Harris pushes idea as the party quickly forgets about Joe Biden

by Opinion on Fox News | May 18 2026

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Greene predicts 'political revolution in America' if US troops sent to Iran

by The Hill | May 17 2026

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We tested the new World Cup ball. This is what you need to know about how it will fly, dip and swerve

by phys.org | May 17 2026

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11 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar

by Gear Patrol | May 17 2026

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Pelé's life in pictures

by CNN | Apr 16 2023

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UAE blames Iran for drone strike that caused fire at nuclear plant in Abu Dhabi

by Interesting Engineering | May 18 2026

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The Summer My Father Finally Sat Still

by World Travel Magazine | May 18 2026

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Working mother graduates with RN from Maria College

by NEWS10 ABC | May 17 2026

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Want to Live Longer? Start Flossing Your Teeth

by Self.com | Apr 22 2026

Word of the Day

vindicate

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 18, 2026 is:

vindicate • \VIN-duh-kayt\ • verb

To vindicate someone is to show that they are not guilty. Vindicate can also mean “to show that someone or something that has been criticized or doubted is correct, true, or reasonable.”

// A series of testimonies helped vindicate the defendant.

// Their much-maligned approach to the problem has now been vindicated by these positive results.

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Examples:

“He [Bob Dylan] never expressed embarrassment over the dismal commercial failure of his would-be cinematic masterpiece, Renaldo and Clara, even after the film’s financers, Warner Bros., warned Dylan that the film’s nearly five hour running time would ensure its failure (which would prove true). Dylan insisted that the film needed every frame. And who knows, art history may vindicate him.” — Ron Rosenbaum, Bob Dylan: Things Have Changed, 2025

Did you know?

It’s hard not to marvel at the rich history of vindicate. Vindicate, which has been used in English since at least the mid-16th century, comes from a form of the Latin verb vindicare, meaning “to set free, avenge, or lay claim to.” Vindicare, in turn, comes from vindex, a noun meaning “claimant” or “avenger.” Truly, vindex has proven to be an incredible hulk of a word progenitor over the centuries. Other descendants of this “avenger” assembled in English include avenge itself, revenge, vengeance, vendetta, and vindictive.

White House touts U.S.-China deals following Trump's Beijing trip

Police arrest 3 teens, ending Austin shooting spree that wounded 4

CDC mobilizes Ebola response amid reports Americans abroad affected

Senate parliamentarian rules against GOP's White House ballroom plan

4 Navy jet pilots eject safely after fiery Idaho airshow collision

3 killed, 5 hurt when vehicle runs onto Oakland, Calif., sidewalk

Sen. Cassidy loses in Louisiana primary, takes aim at Trump

Trump administration considers $1.7B fund to compensate allies

Top ISIS leader killed in joint operation in Nigeria

FBI: $200k reward for American spy who defected to Iran in 2013

House committee demands reasons U.S. troop deployment to Poland canceled

Trump: Proposal is 'unacceptable,' but Iran signals openness to peace talks

Texas Children's Hospital to create 'detransition clinic' after legal settlement

Texas high court rules against Gov. Greg Abbott on removal of Rep. Gene Wu

Trump announces ‘Garden of American Heroes’ project in D.C.

Treasury bond yields spike to 5.05% on inflation reports

Starbucks announces plan to lay off 300 employees across United States

Louisiana vs. Callais ruling enables erasure of majority Black districts

House Ethics Committee investigates Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards

DOJ: Yale School of Medicine favors Black, Hispanic applicants

USA Government

Crabs’ sideways walk may have evolved just once

Jennifer Aniston Says Her Signature California Glow 'Didn't Just Fall Off a Truck' — Here’s How She Masters It

Lindsey Vonn Says She Still Feels 29—Here’s What She’s Doing Differently

What does the SCOTUS ruling mean for rates?

Green River is releasing a unique, new honey-finished bourbon

We'll Never See Another Game Like The Witcher 2: Assassins Of Kings Again

Packing the Supreme Court? Kamala Harris pushes idea as the party quickly forgets about Joe Biden

Greene predicts 'political revolution in America' if US troops sent to Iran

We tested the new World Cup ball. This is what you need to know about how it will fly, dip and swerve

11 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar

Pelé's life in pictures

UAE blames Iran for drone strike that caused fire at nuclear plant in Abu Dhabi

The Summer My Father Finally Sat Still

Working mother graduates with RN from Maria College

Want to Live Longer? Start Flossing Your Teeth

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