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PBS NewsHour

most recent: 8:31 AM EDT, Wednesday, May 22

Biden says Congress should protect abortion rights if necessary

Harris' bill seeks to address racial bias in maternal care

Gillibrand proposes more access to maternal care and adoption

6 dead in Indonesia riots after presidential election

Gov. Bevin to face Beshear in Kentucky gubernatorial showdown

The Guardian

most recent: 8:30 AM EDT, Wednesday, May 22

Far-right Facebook groups 'spreading hate to millions in Europe'

Indonesia riots: six dead after protesters clash with troops over election result

Michael Gove refuses to confirm Brexit bill vote will go ahead

Revealed: 21,000 US women order abortion pills online in past six months

Amnesty: Don’t let Azerbaijan hide human rights abuses behind football

The Raw Story

most recent: 7:50 AM EDT, Wednesday, May 22

Why Hope Hicks’ new job with Rupert Murdoch makes her more likely to testify against Trump

‘It’s a sure winner—except for the profiteers’: 200+ economists send letter to Congress endorsing Medicare for All

Boy or girl? Hong Kong at centre of banned China gender test

Trump sends baffling ‘bat signals’ to friendly GOP lawmakers by retweeting their days-old tweets as impeachment talk heats up

Howard Stern still can’t believe the guy who lusted for his daughter over the radio is president

AlterNet

most recent: 10:20 PM EDT, Tuesday, May 21

Here’s why even our weakling president doesn’t really want a border wall

Trump is a would-be tyrant surrounded by henchmen. There’s only one solution.

Why the Democrats can’t push off impeachment much longer

ICE just reached a disturbing record as it exceeds congressional limits

Why we should all care about Pete Buttigieg’s big Fox News mistake

Zero Hedge

most recent: 8:30 AM EDT, Wednesday, May 22

Nenner: If Deutsche Breaks $6.40 "The World Is In Trouble"

"Far Less Competent Than A Human": Consumer Reports Slams Tesla's Autopilot

UK's Second-Biggest Steel Company Collapses Into Bankruptcy As Iron Prices Climb

Futures Slides As Trade Tensions Escalate

Qualcomm Shares Crash After Losing Landmark Anti-Trust Case

The Onion

most recent: 3:21 PM EDT, Tuesday, May 21

Everything We Know About The ‘Final Fantasy VII’ Remake

‘Game Of Thrones’ Caps Off Series Finale

Trump Demands Investigation Into Whether Clintons Gave Him Non-Registry Wedding Gift In 2005

Mom Guesses Dressbarn Closure Means She’ll Just Have To Go Shop With All The Sluts Over At Chico’s Now

Employee Using Up Sick Days Before Leaving Company

Think Progress

most recent: 8:10 AM EDT, Wednesday, May 22

Sen. Ron Wyden is tired of Republicans ignoring election security

Trump is ruining America. Do the 2020 Democrats have a handle on how to fix a broken nation?

Carson probably shouldn’t be in charge of HUD, as exchange with Katie Porter shows

Alabama Senate hopeful who authored an ACA repeal sells ‘free’ pro-life stickers — for $4 each

Fox News host lobbying Trump on behalf of accused war criminals enjoys cozy relationship with him

Common Dreams

most recent: 6:30 AM EDT, Wednesday, May 22

'No Amount of Legal Advice Will Stop the Lawlessness and Lies': Leaked IRS Memo Says Mnuchin Must Hand Over Trump Tax Returns

Over 1,351 Climate Strikes in 110 Countries Planned for Friday as Global Revolt Escalates

No War With Iran, Say 62 Groups in Letter to Congress

'We Need More DAs Standing Up Like This': Georgia Prosecutors Vow Not to Charge Women Under State's Unconstitutional Abortion Ban

'It's a Sure Winner—Except for the Profiteers': 200+ Economists Send Letter to Congress Endorsing Medicare for All

The Nation

most recent: 8:11 AM EDT, Wednesday, May 22

Trump Tower

Why We, Palestinians and Israelis, Insist on Mourning Our Dead Together

What if Reporters Covered the Climate Crisis Like Edward R. Murrow Covered the Start of World War II?

Don’t Let Russiagate Fool You—America Is Still the Ultimate Election-Meddler

Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Call for an Impeachment Inquiry

Mother Jones

most recent: 9:21 PM EDT, Tuesday, May 21

Did Senate Republicans Just Get Serious About Agriculture and Climate Change?

IRS Says It’s Required to Turn Over Trump’s Tax Returns to Congress

As Antwon Rose’s Death Looms Large, Pittsburgh’s DA Faces Toughest Reelection Race in Decades

Let’s Avoid a Cold War With China, OK?

Support for Climate Change Policies Is a Mile Wide and an Inch Deep

Hot Air

most recent: 8:10 AM EDT, Wednesday, May 22

Here we go. Pelosi calls meeting on impeachment this morning

Would Beto O’Rourke do a town hall on Fox? “Absolutely”

Rep. Yarmuth: There’s a growing sense ‘impeachment is inevitable’

Trump targets Pennsylvania, people fainted

Meadows: Gowdy’s right — Americans will be “astonished” by “game changing” Russiagate material about to be declassified

The New York Times

most recent: 6:20 AM EDT, Wednesday, May 22

Trump Administration Could Blacklist China’s Hikvision, a Surveillance Firm

China Faces New ‘Long March’ as Trade War Intensifies, Xi Jinping Says

A Pledge to Pay Morehouse Students’ Debt Prompts Elation, Envy and a Host of Questions

Can Data Ward Off College Debt? New Strategy Focuses on Results

John Walker Lindh, Known as the ‘American Taliban,’ Is Set to Leave Federal Prison This Week

Washington Post

most recent: 8:40 PM EDT, Tuesday, May 21

A cadet died in a tragedy. Now his parents can use his sperm to create his child, a judge rules.

Two dozen states, municipalities, sue over Trump’s ‘conscience’ rule

An American pastor reportedly gave ‘miracle water’ to Ugandans. It was bleach.

A CIA suicide sparks hard questions about the agency’s Memorial Wall

U.S.-funded broadcaster failing to spread fair and balanced news, independent review says

Chicago Tribune

most recent: 6:00 PM EDT, Tuesday, May 21

St. Louis spared after dangerous storms in Midwest produce dozens of tornadoes for 2nd consecutive day

House Democrats call for impeachment proceedings after Trump blocks White House counsel from testifying

Indiana man sentenced to 3 years for spray-painting Nazi flags and iron crosses, setting fires at synagogues

Congress calls on former White House communications director Hope Hicks to testify

Alabama Public Television declines to air episode of children's show 'Arthur' featuring a gay wedding

Detroit Free Press

most recent: 8:30 AM EDT, Wednesday, May 22

Detroit charter school closing after dispute over lease with Andre Agassi fund

Michigan residents could get priority when booking state campground reservations

Court: It's OK to suspend student accused of sex assault while he waits for hearing

Aretha Franklin's handwritten wills reveal window into her private world: Read them here

Abortion rights supporters gather in cities across Michigan to protest bans

San Jose Mercury News

most recent: 8:30 AM EDT, Wednesday, May 22

California church volunteer charged with child rape and sexual assault on an animal

Rare sighting of 20-foot basking shark off Southern California coast

Editorial: California needs to resume investment in its parks

Suspect indicted in killing of Nipsey Hussle, pleads not guilty

Palo Alto: Police investigating home-invasion robbery

Los Angeles Times

most recent: 7:21 AM EDT, Wednesday, May 22

Joe Biden’s campaign pitch: Make America Normal Again

Senior military officers rebel against Trump plan to pardon troops accused of war crimes

Washington state legalizes ‘human composting’

Calls for Trump’s impeachment grow in the House

Surprise medical bills could prompt rare bipartisan action in Congress

Reuters

most recent: 8:30 AM EDT, Wednesday, May 22

China: U.S. resembles "Don Quixote" in seeing other powers as threats

Turkey preparing for possible U.S. sanctions over S-400s: minister

Kremlin condemns alleged U.S. ultimatum to Turkey over missile deal

Turkey's Russia missile deal raises difficult questions: Germany

Exclusive: Behind Grindr's doomed hookup in China, a data misstep and scramble to make up

CBS

most recent: 8:30 AM EDT, Wednesday, May 22

Dramatic video shows rescue of children after family fell down cliff

High-profile attorney and vineyard owner plead guilty in college admissions scam

Woman with 2 dogs and stolen RV lead California police in wild chase

Booker unveils plan to protect abortion rights if he wins presidency

Eye Opener at 8: Democrats pressure Pelosi on impeachment

NBC

most recent: 7:10 AM EDT, Wednesday, May 22

Georgia woman lost $80,000 after man she met on dating site disappeared

N.J. officer charged in shooting death of motorist

Tornadoes and extreme weather tear through the southern Plains

North Korea slams Joe Biden as a 'fool of low IQ'

Heart disease deaths in middle-aged women on the rise

CNN

most recent: 8:31 AM EDT, Wednesday, May 22

America's most powerful leaders will meet today as the House speaker grapples with calls to impeach Trump

Schiff cancels 'enforcement' meeting after DOJ offers to share Mueller documents

Tillerson says Trump was 'pretty undisciplined'

Tillerson quietly meets with lawmakers for 7 hours to talk Trump

Nadler is feeling the heat on impeachment

Financial Times

most recent: 8:30 AM EDT, Wednesday, May 22

EE and Vodafone pull Huawei phones from UK 5G launch

Electric cars: China powers the battery supply chain

US judge rules Qualcomm ‘strangled competition’

Theresa May under pressure to pull Brexit deal vote

Deutsche Bank glitch blocked reporting of suspicious transactions

BBC

most recent: 5:50 AM EDT, Wednesday, May 22

US-China trade war: Shoe giants urge Trump to end tariffs

Huawei faces break with key chip maker

Indonesia post-election protests leave six dead in Jakarta

The US abortion battle explained in three minutes

US border: Calls for inquiry after teen dies in detention

NPR

most recent: 7:50 AM EDT, Wednesday, May 22

Nevada Poised To Become 15th State To Ditch Electoral College

Has The U.S. Census Ever Asked About Everyone's Citizenship Status?

Italy's Matteo Salvini Hopes To Lead Nationalist Wave In Upcoming European Elections

Nevada Law Removing Abortion Restrictions Passes State Assembly

Collateral Damage Of The Trade War, Farmers Want Chinese Market Reopened

Haaretz - (Israel)

most recent: 8:30 AM EDT, Wednesday, May 22

Germany grants asylum to 2 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists

UPDATE 1-UAE says joint probe into tanker attack ensures impartiality

UK electoral body says reviewing Brexit Party's systems after funding criticism

UK expats say slow mail service prevents them from casting EU-vote

Two Hong Kong activists granted asylum in Germany - source

China Daily

most recent: 8:00 PM EDT, Tuesday, May 21

Photo

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Huawei definitely will not repeat ZTE's fate this time

US and Iran not heading toward war

Navigation freedom a pretext for putting pressure on China

Russia Today

most recent: 8:30 AM EDT, Wednesday, May 22

Missiles fired at Russian Kheimim airbase in Syria amid massive militant offensive – MoD

Turkey braces for potential US sanctions over S-400 purchase as troops begin training in Russia

‘Our eyes in the sky’: India launches all-weather satellite to control borders

6 dead, 200 injured as Indonesia gripped by post-election riots (VIDEOS, PHOTOS)

UK must not ‘export its political crisis’ to EU, French politician warns

Al-Jazeera - (Qatar)

most recent: 7:30 AM EDT, Wednesday, May 22

British Steel collapse: 25,000 jobs at risk as assets liquidated

Venezuela: Desperate patients seek spiritual cures

Somalia: At least two killed in Mogadishu car explosion

Zimbabwe increases fuel prices as economic crisis deepens

Bangladesh: Scores of Rohingya children expelled from schools

CBC

most recent: 7:10 AM EDT, Wednesday, May 22

U.S. anti-abortion activists once 'chipped away' at Roe vs. Wade — now they've picked up a sledgehammer

Duterte loses patience, Philippines president orders trash shipped back to Canada

Labour Party says Theresa May should 'admit defeat' as Brexit bid falters again

Jakarta governor says 6 dead in Indonesia post-election unrest

Brexit firebrand Farage appears poised for victory as EU divorce flounders

DW - (Germany)

most recent: 6:10 AM EDT, Wednesday, May 22

British Steel collapses but will trade in administration

Europol smashes major European crime gang

Tariffs prompt US firms to rethink China business: survey

Counting started in Malawi's tight three-way election

US warns Syria over suspected chemical weapons attack

France 24

most recent: 8:10 AM EDT, Wednesday, May 22

US abortion rights activists protest against ‘war on women’

Deadly clashes in Indonesia after election result

Paris to create giant garden near Eiffel Tower

French-Spanish nun murdered in Central African Republic

With friends like these: Bannon visit puts Le Pen on the defensive ahead of EU vote

Sydney Morning Herald

most recent: 3:21 AM EDT, Wednesday, May 22

Protesters killed in clashes over elections, soldiers on the street in Jakarta

Dead man's parents can use his sperm to create his child, judge rules

Gallery: The best photos from around the world

Poland's sextuplets surprise parents and doctors

From Toowoomba to the West Wing, racing driver Will Power's big day in DC

Toronto Star

most recent: 8:31 AM EDT, Wednesday, May 22

Remains of Holocaust victims laid to rest in Belarus

Germany grants asylum to 2 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists

Returning soldier dons umpire gear to surprise son at game

Kansas Christian school founder acquitted of child sex abuse

Oman author Jokha Alharthi wins Booker International Prize

National Post

most recent: 8:31 AM EDT, Wednesday, May 22

Duterte moves to forcibly send garbage back to Canada from Philippines, spokesman says

Children’s show episode featuring same-sex marriage between a rat and aardvark banned in Alabama, Arkansas

From carbon sponge to carbon spout: Why invading earthworms have climate scientists worried

United Conservatives outline agenda of repeal, with aim to ‘restore the Alberta advantage’

Bollywood actor who campaigned for Stephen Harper was granted Canadian citizenship by Conservative government