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May 19

Chinese solar tech poses 'chilling' threat to US electric grid, lawmakers warn

Lawmakers introduce bills to ban foreign adversary tech after discovery of undocumented communication components

May 19

Harvard University's alleged ties to Chinese paramilitary group, Iran-backed research spark GOP probe

Lawmakers question Harvard's collaborations with Chinese paramilitary and Iranian-funded researchers, citing potential violations of U.S. sanctions and security risks.

May 19

Trump says Russia, Ukraine to start ceasefire negotiations after Putin call

President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke for two hours in a call both called “useful," but offered no breakthrough in Russia–Ukraine peace negotiations.

May 19

Lufthansa flight flew for 10 minutes without conscious pilot, investigation reveals

A Lufthansa Airbus A321 flight experienced a incident on Feb. 17, 2024, when a copilot fainted alone while the captain was on a restroom break.

May 19

Russia bombards Ukraine with drones hours after Trump announces talks with Putin

Russia fired 273 exploding drones at multiple regions of Ukraine after President Donald Trump announced he would be speaking with Vladimir Putin on Monday.

May 19

Trump's tough policies push UK, EU to significantly expand trade and defense

The U.K. and EU enhance their partnership with new trade and defense deals as President Donald Trump's tariffs challenge and defense policies impact U.S. relations with Western allies.

May 19

Parents of freed hostage speak after son's remarkable release from Gaza

Edan Alexander's parents, Adi and Yael, join 'America's Newsroom' to discuss their son's experience being held in Hamas captivity and their emotional reunion with him upon his release. 

May 19

Iranian president calls for negotiation and dialogue as nuclear talks continue

As nuclear talks continue, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian seeks dialogue with the U.S., focusing on civilian nuclear rights and potential sanctions relief.

May 19

Trump kicks off 18th week in office with high-stakes bid to broker Ukraine, Russia peace

As President Donald Trump is holding for crucial calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, his administration faces ongoing talks to secure trade deals.

May 19

Trump to call Putin in a bid to end Russia's 'bloodbath' war with Ukraine

President Donald Trump will call Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday in a renewed bid to negotiate a ceasefire after talks between Russian and Ukrainian officials over the weekend in Turkey.