Emerging Topics in U.S. News
THURSDAY, MAY 14th 2026
Updated 07:12 ET
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TRUMP, CHINA, XI, BEIJING
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Ahead of President Trump’s arrival in Beijing on Wednesday for his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, longtime China expert Kurt M. Campbell offered a novel way of
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VANCE, FRAUD, MEDICAID, CALIFORNIA
The 2026 election is a “change” election in California.
Everyone agrees on that.
But while Republicans are running to change California, Democrats are running to change Trump.
High gas prices? Blame Trump’s war in Iran — not California’s $2 premium over
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ALEX, MURDAUGH, OVERTURNED, CONVICTIONS
Alex Murdaugh will get a new murder trial. Here's a timeline of his case
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Three years after Alex Murdaugh's double-murder trial ended with two life sentences, the South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday
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NYC, MAMDANI, STREET, HOCHUL
Michael Rapaport is doubling down on his plans to run for mayor of New York City.
On Tuesday, the 60-year-old actor and comedian said he plans on running against Mayor Zohran Mamdani , who is known for his democratic socialist policies, with a "New York
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HOUSE, EPSTEIN, TRUMP, WHITE
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick arrives for a deposition as part of the House Oversight Committee's investigation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick arrives for
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COVID, WHISTLEBLOWER, CIA, RAND
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee is hearing testimony Wednesday from an alleged CIA whistleblower who reportedly will detail a deep-state conspiracy to mislead the public on the origins of COVID.
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SCHOOL, STUDENT, TRANS, GIRLS
A complaint has been filed against a North Carolina high school alleging that administrators refused to acknowledge reports that a transgender student had been leering at girls in the school’s locker room and making them feel uncomfortable.
Students at Cox
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CUP, WORLD, SHOW, SHAKIRA
Madonna, Shakira and K-pop boy band BTS will co-headline the Super Bowl-style half-time show at this summer's World Cup final.
The tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, concludes with the final in New Jersey on 19 July.
The
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GAS, TAX, TRUMP, HOLIDAY
High gas prices are displayed at a Shell gas station on May 11, 2026 in Burbank, California.
Gas prices are up about 50% since the Iran war began on Feb. 28, clocking in at $4.50 a gallon on Tuesday, according to AAA . Diesel, used in trucks and construction
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CHAIR, FED, WARSH, KEVIN
One person sure to be happy by Wednesday’s news: Donald Trump. The president is no fan of outgoing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, who has been reluctant to lower interest rates and has overseen massive cost overruns with his renovation project.
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RICHINS, HUSBAND, KOURI, POISONING
Kouri Richins, right, is seen during her sentencing hearing in Third District Court in Park City, Utah, May 13, 2026.
Kouri Richins, right, is seen during her sentencing hearing in Third District Court in Park City, Utah, May 13, 2026.
Kouri Richins, right,
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PRATT, SPENCER, POLL, CELEBRITY
Abdul El-Sayed has moved into first place in Michigan’s Democrat U.S. Senate primary, according to a new Mitchell Research & Communications poll showing him ahead of Rep. Haley Stevens and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow in the race to replace retiring Democrat
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CAITLIN, CLARK, SPARKS, VOICE
Caitlin Clark was assessed with her first technical foul of the season on Wednesday night after a heated exchange with a referee.
During the Indiana Fever's game against the Los Angeles Sparks, with 20 seconds remaining in the first half, Clark was called
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BREITBART, APRIL, INFLATION, DIGEST
There’s an AI Shock Story Lurking Under the Hood of the April Producer Price Report
Producer prices came in far hotter than expected in April, with the headline Producer Price Index rising 1.4 percent for the month—nearly triple Wall Street’s forecast—and
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ICE, ANTI, FEDS, HOME
Attacks on ICE agents are outrageous and unwarranted — which is why it’s good to see federal agents going after the anti-ICE ringleaders.
On Wednesday morning, as The California Post reported, federal agents swooped in on Leo Martinez, who allegedly tried
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PRISONER, NY, RAPE, TIMES
Note: This story contains graphic allegations of sexual violence.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J. joined the growing choir of critics lambasting The New York Times for its explosive report alleging systemic sexual violence targeting Palestinian prisoners, including
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SHERIFF, NANCY, GUTHRIE, COUNTY
A move to oust Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos failed during a Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday night, though the board voted to refer perjury allegations to the state attorney general's office as Nanos' past record and handling of the Nancy Guthrie
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MATTHEW, KETAMINE, PERRY, DELIVERED
Erik Fleming arrives at federal court in Los Angeles for sentencing in connection with the ketamine overdose death of actor Matthew Perry, May 13, 2026, in Los Angeles.
Erik Fleming arrives at federal court in Los Angeles for sentencing in connection with
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MARLOW, VOICE, REASON, DEBATE
Tuesday on “The Alex Marlow Show,” Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about Los Angeles.
Marlow said, “It doesn’t make sense for you to go create a bunch of soundbites when you’re speaking off the cuff and you’re getting torched by a guy who’s way
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COLLEGE, FOOTBALL, PLAYOFF, 24
The commissioners of the Big 12 and ACC have publicly come out in favor of expanding the College Football Playoff (CFP) to 24 teams, On3 reports.
“We like 24, we want 24,” Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark told On3. “There are too many teams getting left out
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ICE, LEADER, TRUMP, STUDENTS
Acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons announced in April that he is stepping down from the post effective May 31 because he wants to spend more time with his family. That leaves a pretty big hole to fill, as the Trump administration
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CALIFORNIA, GOVERNOR, NEW, BECERRA
A Democrat has finally climbed to the top of the California governor’s race, according to a new poll.
Xavier Becerra beat out the crowded field in a new Emerson College poll, earning 19% support from voters and besting Republican frontrunner Steve Hilton and
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PRATT, SPENCER, BEL, AIR
Spencer Pratt escalated his war of words with critics this week, alleging safety threats forced him into a high-end hotel stay.
Pratt fired back Wednesday as scrutiny over his living situation intensified following reports he was not living in an Airstream
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SESSION, KEMP, SPECIAL, GEORGIA
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) called for lawmakers in the state to gather for a special session in June in order to redraw the state’s congressional map ahead of the 2028 election.
In a proclamation on Wednesday, Kemp announced that “by virtue of the power and
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