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WH: China Agreed to Address US Concerns Over Rare Earth Shortages
17 May 10:17 pm EDT - Newsmax
China 'will address U.S. concerns about shortages of certain specialty rare earths caused by Beijing's export controls, the White House said on Sunday in a factsheet outlining the major 'deals agreed during a summit last week.

Saudis Bypass US Seeking Direct Pact With Tehran
17 May 9:59 pm EDT - Newsmax
Saudi Arabia is increasingly distancing itself from Washington's hard-line regional strategy toward Iran, reflecting growing doubts within the kingdom about whether the United States is truly committed to confronting - or ultimately removing - the regime in Tehran.

5/17/2026: Betting on War; The Knowledge; Christopher Nolan
17 May 11:00 pm EDT - CBS News
First, prediction market bets on war defy odds. Then, London's cabbies skeptical about robotaxis. And, Christopher Nolan: The 60 Minutes Interview..

5/17: CBS Weekend News
17 May 11:00 pm EDT - CBS News
Fighter jets collide in midair at Idaho air show; Trump's approval ratings on the economy continue to fall in latest CBS News poll..

Which college majors offer the best long-term return on investment'
17 May 10:37 pm EDT - CBS News
College grads outearn people without a degree within 15 years, even after paying for tuition, study finds..



Trump-backed prayer festival on National Mall draws thousands: 'We welcome Jesus!' - The Washington Post

Military aircrew in 'stable condition' following midair collision at Idaho air show - NPR

Drone attack starts fire at UAE nuclear power plant - PBS

Trump warns Iran "clock is ticking" until U.S. launches harder strikes - Axios

White House ballroom loses federal funding for security proposed by Senate Republicans - BBC

Live updates: Strong tornadoes slam the Plains, Upper Midwest in multi-day severe weather outbreak - FOX Weather

How a Jared Polis Came to Release Election Denier Tina Peters from Prison - The New York Times

1 of RFK Jr.'s biggest fans in the Senate wants Bill Cassidy's job - Politico

United States World

Earthquake Hits Southwest China; Thousands Evacuate, Buildings Collapse - usnews.com

Suspects in Custody After Shooting Spree in Austin, Texas, Police Say - usnews.com

Philippines to Convene Court for VP Impeachment Amid Political Turmoil - usnews.com

The World Can't Get Enough U.S. Energy, Keeping Prices High for Americans - Wall Street Journal

Activist Elliott Builds Big Stake in Life-Science Tools Supplier Bio-Rad - Wall Street Journal



Trump warns 'clock is ticking' for Iran as peace progress stalls - BBC News

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo an international emergency - BBC News

How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo' - BBC News

'This may be the last time you hear my voice': Political executions surge in Iran since start of war - BBC News

Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air show - BBC News

Cracks in the bloc: Iran war splits BRICS as New Delhi summit ends without agreement - News24

Ceasefire holds: Israel and Lebanon buy more time with 45-day extension - News24

Labour in crisis: Keir Starmer refuses to quit as party plots Burnham leadership bid - News24


CBS Business New Scientist

Which college majors offer the best long-term return on investment?

CBS News poll finds many voice frustration with Trump's economic approach

5/17: Sunday Morning "By Design"

Is the answer to the housing crunch right in your own backyard?

ADUs: A solution to housing in your own backyard

Thousands of railroad employees on strike in New York



Himalayan wolf-dog hybrids emerge as a threat to wolves and people

First test of CO2 removal with green sand finds no harm to marine life

SpaceX is about to launch tallest and most powerful rocket in history

Cleaning up air pollution could weaken vital AMOC ocean current

CAR T-cell therapy bolstered by stiffening up cancer cells first

Vocal fry is more common in men, actually, find scientists


Real Clear Politics NPR

Can Spencer Pratt Ride Viral Videos to Victory in Los Angeles?

Spencer Pratt Is Where It's At

Dems Can't Agree on How To Woo Working Class Voters

Without Working Class, Dems Will Tank 2026 - and 2028

The Democrats Just Laid Down Their Arms. Again.

After Years of Backing Left, Tech Bros Getting What They Deserve

How Nicki Minaj Went MAGA



Executions nearly doubled in the U.S. last year, and soared abroad

Military aircrew in 'stable condition' following midair collision at Idaho air show

Trump and administration officials address Christian gathering on National Mall

Bus riders to Montgomery retrace old steps while fighting a new fight

Ukraine conducts large-scale drone strikes on Russia, killing 4 and wounding 12 others

One clinic tracks the heavy toll Trump's immigration crackdown takes on mental health


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