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Iranian Military Says It Targeted a U.S. Base in Retaliation for Strikes
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May 28, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Justice Dept. Is Said to Open Criminal Inquiry of E. Jean Carroll Over Trump Lawsuits

Ms. Carroll, who prevailed in a civil trial after accusing President Trump of sexual abuse, is the latest target in a Justice Department campaign going after his perceived enemies.

Iran War Live Updates: Iranian Military Says It Targeted a U.S. Base in Retaliation for Strikes

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps did not say which base it had targeted early Thursday, after U.S. strikes in the country’s south. The exchanges threaten a fragile cease-fire.

In Cornyn’s Enormous Loss, Proof of Trump’s Hold Over G.O.P. Base

Senator John Cornyn lost to his MAGA-aligned challenger, Ken Paxton, by 28 percentage points. It was a historically poor showing.

World

Why Pakistan and Afghanistan Are Still Fighting

Months after Pakistan declared “open war” on Afghanistan, neither side appears ready to back down, despite China’s efforts to mediate.

Trump Threatens Oman Over the Strait

President Trump said there would be serious repercussions if Iran and Oman move forward with a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz.

China Is Testing Its State Surveillance Model Abroad

When a remote Pacific village asked for help with rowdy youth, the Chinese police arrived with a surveillance system. Then came the backlash.

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U.S.

California Tries to Block Trump Involvement in Election Procedures

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation that tries to stop outside officials from taking ballots or getting involved in ballot processing.

Texas School Police Pepper-Sprayed, Tackled and Tasered Students

School officers across the state turned to heavy-handed tactics on children, often in response to minor misbehavior, our investigation shows.

Two of America’s Thorniest Political Issues Are Dividing an Arizona Town

Marana, Ariz., is used to placid local politics, but the town, in a congressional swing district held by Juan Ciscomani, has been convulsed by two national issues, A.I. and immigration detention.

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Politics

Trump Says He Feels No Political Pressure to Make an Iran Deal

President Trump held out hope for a peace agreement, but said high oil prices would not force his hand.

Jill Biden’s Reaction to Biden’s 2024 Debate: ‘He’s Having a Stroke’

“I had never, ever seen Joe like that,” the former first lady told CBS News. “Before or since.”

Massie Visits Greene in Costa Rica for Fishing and ‘Spicy’ Political Talks

The two Republican critics of President Trump — Thomas Massie, who lost his House primary last week, and Marjorie Taylor Greene, who resigned from Congress — met up in the tropics.

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Business

What Plunging Pork Prices Say About China’s Economy

A key measure of inflation in China, they hit a 16-year low, driven by anemic consumer spending and an oversupply of hogs.

‘60 Minutes’ Journalist Who Accused CBS of Political Meddling Loses Her Deal

Sharyn Alfonsi, whose segment on a brutal Salvadoran prison was pulled abruptly in December, said that CBS News and its top editor, Bari Weiss, had let her contract expire.

Global Supply Shortages Deepen, Threatening Jobs and Growth

After three months, the fallout of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is spreading, with developing countries bearing the brunt of the shortfall.

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Technology

Teachers’ Union Urges Schools to Curb A.I. Chatbots and Screen Time

The American Federation of Teachers recommended “no screens” at all for those in second grade or younger, and no A.I. chatbots for students in elementary school.

Go Ask Alice Why Tech Start-Ups Are Spending Big on Hype Videos

A Mad Hatter and a giant rabbit sit around a table discussing an A.I. start-up. This is normal behavior around the Bay Area these days.

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New York

Man Charged With Hate-Crime Killing of Gay Dancer Claims Self-Defense

Dmitriy Popov was 17 when he stabbed O’Shae Sibley, a 28-year-old dancer, at a gas station. Mr. Popov has been charged with murder as a hate crime.

Knicks Fans Are Stunned by Four-Figure Ticket Prices

New York Knicks fans, still celebrating the team making it to the N.B.A. finals, are confronting high ticket prices for the games at Madison Square Garden.

Bribery Indictments Are Dismissed in Case That Shook Soccer World

The decision marked an end to a significant part of a broader corruption investigation that rocked the soccer world more than a decade ago.

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Arts

Matthew Perry’s Assistant Sentenced to More Than 3 Years in Prison

Kenneth Iwamasa injected Mr. Perry with the ketamine that killed him. He is the last of five defendants to be sentenced in the case.

A Choral Festival That Passes the Baton Each Year

The May Festival in Cincinnati was led this time by the soprano Julia Bullock, who wove her experiences as a Black artist through two weeks of concerts.

Blake Lively’s Last Chance: A U.S. Judge’s Take on an Untested State Law

After the settlement with Justin Bald