Thousands still evacuated amid Orange County toxic chemical leak that could lead to explosion

"This thing is going to fail, and we don’t know when."

23rd, May 2026, 08:57pm

Suspect dead after approaching White House checkpoint with weapon, Secret Service says

WASHINGTON (AP) — A person who approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers has died, according to federal officials. The U.S. Secret Service said in a statement late Saturday that, according to a preliminary investigation, the person approached a checkpoint shortly after 6 p.m. ET “removed a weapon from his bag [...]

23rd, May 2026, 08:20pm

Secret Service shoots person near White House, bystander also shot, law enforcement official says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Secret Service shot a person near the White House on Saturday, and a bystander also was shot, a law enforcement official said. Both individuals were said to be in critical condition, according to the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the [...]

23rd, May 2026, 08:02pm

Law enforcement authorities are responding to reports of shots fired near White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement authorities are responding to shots fired near the White House grounds. Journalists working there Saturday reported hearing a series of gunshots and were told to seek shelter inside the press briefing room. U.S. Secret Service officers kept them from leaving. There were no immediate reports of injuries or information about [...]

23rd, May 2026, 07:12pm

Protesters clash with police after an anti-government rally in Serbia's capital

Clashes erupted between groups of protesters and riot police after a huge anti-government rally on Saturday in the Serbian capital of Belgrade by tens of thousands of opponents of the country's autocratic President Aleksandar Vucic.

23rd, May 2026, 07:05pm

Secret Service exchanges gunfire with suspect near White House: Sources

Journalists said they heard what sounded like multiple shots around 6 p.m. local time.

23rd, May 2026, 06:49pm

Gunman fatally shot, bystander wounded outside White House

President Trump was inside the White House at the time of the shooting.

23rd, May 2026, 06:49pm

2 shot near White House, including armed suspect: Officials

A civilian reportedly was injured in during the incident.

23rd, May 2026, 06:49pm

Trump posts AI video depicting him throwing Colbert in a dumpster and dancing

President Trump late Friday shared an AI-generated video depicting him throwing former late night host Stephen Colbert into a dumpster and subsequently dancing — the latest instance of the president using artificial intelligence to mock his enemies. The video, posted to Truth Social, shows Colbert onstage for the taping of the last episode of "The [...]

23rd, May 2026, 02:52pm

Blood biomarkers could detect earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease – and slow its progression

New research has found that midlife could be a critical window for promoting brain health.

23rd, May 2026, 02:26pm