Emerging Topics in U.S. News
SUNDAY, MAY 10th 2026
Updated 23:59 ET
12 articles
IRAN, TRUMP, CEASEFIRE, DEAL
Iran ceasefire tested as cargo ship catches fire after being hit off Qatar's coast
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A cargo ship caught fire Sunday after being hit by an unknown projectile off Qatar's coast, the British military said, in the
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NEW, COURT, DEMOCRATS, REDISTRICTING
Manhattan congressional candidate Jack Schlossberg says he supports the effort to block arms sales to Israel and claims that the US has already lost the war in Iran.
The grandson of President John F. Kennedy said during a recent candidates forum at the Stephen
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GORKA, TRUMP, EXCLUSIVE, COUNTERTERRORISM
Friday on “The Alex Marlow Show,” Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about AOC.
Marlow said, “If you’re a black person, why would you want this level of pandering? It’s so racist. It’s so completely racist to black people hat you think black people
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PRATT, SPENCER, MOTHER, DAY
A political advertisement opposing Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt is drawing attention online as critics argue the messaging could ultimately benefit the former reality TV star instead of hurt his campaign.
The ad, which has circulated widely
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HANTAVIRUS, CRUISE, SHIP, PASSENGERS
The cruise ship linked to a deadly Hantavirus outbreak arrived early Sunday off the Spanish island of Tenerife, where the evacuation of passengers is expected to begin.
Passengers will be tested by Spanish health authorities to ensure they are asymptomatic
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MOTHER, DAY, HONORS, POST
Savannah Guthrie issued a heartbreaking Mother’s Day plea Sunday as the search for her mother, Nancy Guthrie, continues.
In an emotional Instagram post, the "Today" co-host shared a video filled with memories of her mom, alongside a message urging the public
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TRUMP, STATE, ADMINISTRATION, DIPLOMATS
Under the Trump administration, the State Department is seeing an exodus of diplomats Under the Trump administration, the State Department is seeing an exodus of diplomats. Among the reasons: a newly aggressive politicization of U.S. foreign policy.
National
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HARRIS, BIG, 2028, 2024
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As Kamala Harris eyes a possible 2028 presidential bid, there is little outward enthusiasm among her biggest 2024 backers to fund a repeat performance, adding to uncertainty
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BIGGER, AOC, AMBITION, PRESIDENT
AOC has revealed the highest office in the land isn’t high enough for her.
Democratic socialist darling Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez downplayed speculation about a 2028 presidential run and revealed that her “ambition is way bigger than that.”
The Queens
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TRACK, TRANS, DOMINATES, GIRLS
Pro-transgender activists held a news conference at a California girls' track meet on Saturday, just hours after "Save Girls Sports" protesters held a rally at the same meet.
It was the first round of the state tournament, as a trans athlete competed for Jurupa
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NEWSOM, DIAPER, DEAL, GAVIN
They are just diapers. But they have landed California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) into messy accusations of corruption for dumping $20 million in taxpayer money into a nonprofit led by an executive who sits on the board of his wife’s organization.
The initiative
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LOTTERY, NBA, DRAFT, PACERS
The league’s worst team this season is getting the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft.
A person walks by a sign in the NBA basketball draft lottery in Chicago, Sunday, May 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
A person walks by a sign in the NBA basketball draft lottery
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STARMER, BIG, BRITAIN, LOCAL
Keir Starmer's party lost big in U.K. local elections. Here's what comes next.
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U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Labour party suffered major losses in elections held across Britain last week, resulting in
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KNICKS, HALF, RECORDS, 76ERS
The New York Knicks seem to enjoy a nice rout in playoff series-clinching games.
It was a 51-point blowout against the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of their First Round matchup earlier in these NBA Playoffs. But with a potential sweep on deck against the Philadelphia
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RELEASE, BIDEN, BLOCK, AUDIO
Former President Joe Biden plans to go to court to block the Trump administration from releasing roughly 70 hours of partially redacted audio recordings of his conversations with a ghostwriter, the Justice Department said in new court filings Friday.
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TRUMP, TAX, SECRETARY, GAS
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday the Trump administration is open to suspending the federal gas tax as Americans face rising fuel prices tied to the ongoing conflict involving Iran and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
"We are open to all ideas,"
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GDP, TOP, GROWTH, EXPLOSIVE
President Trump’s top economic adviser claimed Sunday that economic growth this year could clock in north of an explosive 6%, close to triple the expectations of most mainstream forecasts.
White House Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett theorized that
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KELLY, HEGSETH, MARK, STATEMENTS
Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) has sparked a lot of outrage after comments he made on Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan about the status of our armaments at this point in the fight with Iran.
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Brennan tweeted about the interview.
After hearing
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NEWSOM, GAVIN, TEARS, MADNESS
Let’s put this in language Gavin Newsom can understand: Setting murderers free doesn’t work out well for presidential candidates.
That advice seems urgent in the wake of Newsom’s failure to stop the parole release of Alberto Tamez Jr., 75, who was convicted
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TRUMP, FANS, NFL, GOUGING
President Donald Trump has chimed in on the NFL's fight to retain its antitrust exemption amid probes by the FCC and Justice Department that could seriously affect the league's business model if it loses its exemption.
At the center of the issue is whether
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REMAINS, SMART, SEARCH, FOUND
Investigators in California have concluded a search at a home tied to convicted killer Paul Flores in the decades-old disappearance of Kristin Smart, saying they did not recover her remains but will continue analyzing evidence collected at the property.
The
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CAPTAIN, NYPD, MAMDANI, RANT
An NYPD captain who was transferred to a less desirable role after being caught on video bashing NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani as “an embarrassment” has become a veritable folk hero with an army of supporters backing him for speaking his mind about the radical socialist.
Republican
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CAITLIN, CLARK, CAREER, JAMES
Caitlin Clark’s surprise walkout with Morgan Wallen to start his concert at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday night drew mixed reviews from WNBA fans considering the Indiana Fever dropped their home season opener.
Clark and the Fever were unable to defeat the
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UPSET, STRICKLAND, CHIMAEV, UFC
Sean Strickland found himself in a familiar position Saturday night: That of an underdog seeking the UFC middleweight crown, and he ended the night in a familiar fashion: Wearing the UFC Middleweight Championship belt.
Strickland earned a split-decision victory
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