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    Gun Found in Mangione’s Backpack Can be Used as Evidence, Judge Says

    By Hurubie Meko and Anusha BayyaMay 18, 2026

    The ruling was a partial victory for prosecutors in the murder trial of Luigi Mangione. A state judge ruled that some other material and statements could not be used.

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    Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives

    By Sofia Ferreira Santos, Anbarasan Ethirajan, Sarah RainsfordMaldivesMay 18, 2026

    The bodies of all five Italian divers who died in the Maldives last week have now been found, officials tell the BBC.

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    Trump drops IRS lawsuit, paving the way for a settlement

    By Carrie JohnsonMiamiMay 18, 2026

    The president sued the IRS and the Treasury Department in January, demanding $10 billion over the leak of his tax returns years ago.

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    Supreme Court to decide if university staff can sue over sex discrimination

    By Kelsey ReichmannGeorgiaMay 18, 2026

    A women's basketball coach and art professor from Georgia urged the high court to ensure that federal civil rights protections are available equally across the country.

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  • julie-su-wants-economic-development-for-nycs-working-class

    Julie Su Wants Economic Development for NYC's Working Class

    By Liza FeatherstoneNew York CityMay 18, 2026

    Mayor Zohran Mamdani's deputy mayor for economic justice, Julie Su, speaks to Jacobin about her plans: "For too long, city hall policies have benefited the few but not the many in New York City."

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    Pakistan's mediation faces limits as Iran-US tensions deepen

    By Abid HussainIslamabad, PakistanMay 18, 2026

    Tehran and Washington exchange proposals through Pakistan while military escalation increasingly shadows diplomatic efforts.

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    As WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak a Global Health Emergency, Did USAID Cuts Worsen the Crisis?

    Democratic Republic of Congo, UgandaMay 18, 2026

    The World Health Organization declared a global health emergency on Saturday due to the rapid spread of Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Public health experts warn that USAID cuts and U.S. withdrawal from the WHO may have worsened the crisis.

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    Trump Warns Iran the ‘Clock Is Ticking’ as Tensions Surge Again in Middle East

    By Aaron BoxermanMay 18, 2026

    The president has sought to force Iran to accept his terms on its nuclear program or else face renewed war. An emboldened Iran has rebuffed Trump’s demands.

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    Four killed in protests during Kenyan strikes over high fuel prices

    By Basillioh RukangaKenyaMay 18, 2026

    Four people have been killed and at least 30 injured in protests linked to Kenya's nationwide transport strikes against recent increases in the cost of fuel. Thousands of commuters were left stranded, with key roads in the capital Nairobi largely empty as some businesses remained shut and schools asked students to stay at home.

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  • the-supreme-court-avoids-taking-up-a-fight-over-voting-rights-act-enforcement-for-now

    The Supreme Court avoids taking up a fight over Voting Rights Act enforcement for now

    By Hansi Lo WangUnited StatesMay 18, 2026

    After recently weakening the Voting Rights Act, the Supreme Court avoided for now taking up a legal question that may severely limit enforcement of the law's remaining protections for minority voters.

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  • judge-tosses-select-backpack-evidence-in-luigi-mangiones-state-murder-case

    Judge tosses select backpack evidence in Luigi Mangione's state murder case

    By Erik UebelackerManhattanMay 18, 2026

    A New York judge agreed to suppress evidence from Luigi Mangione's backpack, finding that some items were unlawfully searched by police during his 2024 arrest at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania, though key evidence like the firearm and manifesto will still be admissible.

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    Rejecting the Health Care Trap of the Democrats' Donor Class

    By David SirotaMay 18, 2026

    An oligarch-funded think tank is trying to undermine Medicare for All even before Democrats regain power. Candidates like Graham Platner and Abdul El-Sayed are rejecting the ploy.

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