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Who is Jacob Zuma, the former South African president disqualified from next week's election?
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been barred from running in next week’s national election over a previous criminal conviction, the latest twist in his return to politicsABC News - World -
5/19: Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan speaks to former Defense Secretary Robert Gates about the war between Israel and Hamas, campus protests in the U.S. and the ongoing congressional debate on providing aid to Ukraine. Plus, Ukrainian ...CBS News - Politics -
AP Week in Pictures: Asia
May 10-16, 2024 Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing during his two-day state visit to one of his strongest allies and trading partners. Flash flooding and torrents of cold lava and mud flowing down a ...ABC News - World -
Face the Nation: Markarova, Krebs, Gates
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Oksana Markarova tells "Face the Nation" that while the U.S. is supplying weapons, "there is no such thing as fast enough when we are up against such a bad enemy and we have to catch up for such ...CBS News - Top stories -
The Election Stakes in Mexico
The big question: Will the ruling Morena party get a large enough legislative majority to rewrite the constitution?The Wall Street Journal - World - Mexico -
AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa
May 10-16, 2024 Prime Minister Robert Fico of Slovakia was shot and wounded while greeting a crowd. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken played guitar in Kyiv while on a visit to Ukraine. Malians replastered the world’s largest mud brick ...ABC News - World -
16 Books We Read This Week
The rise of an explosive political movement, education at a crossroads, the man who scammed the U.S. Navy and more.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Lanterns, lights and laundry: Photos of the week
A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.BBC News - Top stories -
Nasdaq Reaches Record to Start Week
Tech stocks led the Nasdaq Composite to a new high as investors continued to bet on the strength of U.S. consumers and rate cuts. The Dow slipped 0.5% ahead of retailers’ earnings.The Wall Street Journal - World -
UK general election poll tracker
Live-updating state of the parties polling ahead of the general electionFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Election battle lines drawn up
Plus, a row over graduate visas could leave UK universities fighting for their futureFinancial Times - World -
Will the 2024 Democratic National Convention mirror the 1968 protests?
A coalition of pro-Palestinian activists is vowing to march without a permit during August's Democratic National Convention in Chicago. In 1968, demonstrators protested the DNC, also held in Chicago that year, over U.S. involvement in the Vietnam ...CBS News - Top stories -
Hunt hints at another National Insurance tax cut
Jeremy Hunt promises further tax cuts, as he launches an attack on Labour's plans ahead of an election.BBC News - Top stories -
Israel’s ‘strategic drift’ darkens national mood
Rafah offensive and hostage talks stalemate create sense of endless warFinancial Times - Business - Israel -
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," May 19, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Sen. J.D. Vance and Sen. Gary Peters join Margaret Brennan.CBS News - Top stories -
The threat of Russian nationalism looms over Europe
A fragile sense of nationhood is one of Russia’s many complexities.The Hill - Politics - Russia -
Russia gives British diplomat a week to leave
The expulsion of Capt Adrian Coghill comes after his counterpart was removed from Britain last week.BBC News - Top stories - Russia -
WNBA charter flights to be fully set by next week
All WNBA teams will be using the league's new charter flight program by early next week, a spokesman told ESPN.ESPN - Sports - WNBA -
Key weeks ahead for Russia’s war in Ukraine
Russia has launched a push north of Kharkiv but its ultimate goal is so far unclear.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean
May 10-16, 2024 As young Haitians are increasingly exposed to violence, the country is undergoing a wider push to dispel a long-standing taboo on mental health services teaching parents how to put a smile on their children’s faces. Family and ...ABC News - World -
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This week on "Sunday Morning: By Design" (May 19)
We present our annual edition touching on all aspects of design, hosted by Jane Pauley.CBS News - Top stories -
It's not 'TV Week' anymore as streamers dominate the advertising upfronts
In a week that was once all about ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox, Amazon and Netflix make their presence felt as they seek a piece of the $27-billion upfront ad market.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Arts Calendar: Happenings for the Week of May 19
Furiosa gets an origin story in the latest ‘Mad Max,’ Garfield pulls off a heist in a new film, Shane Gillis runs an auto shop in a Netflix comedy and more.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Treasury yields climb for third straight day after flurry of Fedspeak
Treasury yields ticked higher on Monday, rising for a third straight day as several senior Federal Reserve officials warned that the central bank likely faces a slower path toward reaching its inflation target.MarketWatch - Business -
Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 26-June 1
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of May 26-June 1 include actor Laverne Cox, singer Lenny Kravitz and actor Helena Bonham CarterABC News - Entertainment -
Nasdaq, S&P 500 Advance to Start Week
Stocks rose, with technology shares leading the way higher as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite sought fresh record highs.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Is This the Week Microsoft Unveils its AI-Boosted PCs?
Ahead of a closely watched developers' conference, the tech giant is touting a special event on Tuesday. If Redmond-watchers are correct, newPC operating systemsmeanyou can expect your computing experience to change soon.Inc. - Business - Microsoft -
Yankees' Aaron Judge named American League Player of the Week thanks to stellar week at the plate
Outfielder Aaron Judge was named AL Player of the Week on Monday, thanks to an extra-base bonanza over the last seven days.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Opponents Will Use AI to Mess With Election, Officials Warn
Foreign foes will harness the technology to influence the vote, officials warn theSenate Intelligence Committee.Inc. - Business -
RFK Jr. Is Priming His Audience for Election Denialism
Robert F. Kennedy’s campaign—and his life’s work—have laid the groundwork for supporters to blame his inevitable loss on an elite conspiracy.Wired - Tech -
Venezuela’s 2024 Presidential Election: What to Know
Venezuela’s election features an opposition candidate with a slim, if improbable, chance of defeating the country’s long-ruling authoritarian leader.The New York Times - World -
Trade policy is the new front in the US presidential election
Also in today’s newsletter, how Ray Dalio is thinking about the electionFinancial Times - World -
Even European Parliament Elections Have Consequences
The body has become emblematic of the EU’s dysfunction, but this year’s vote may actually matter.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How Twitch Streamers Could Shape the 2024 Elections
WIRED talked to political streamer Hasan Piker about Joe Biden, the youth vote, and his advocacy for Gaza.Wired - Tech -
Elected officials share personal mental health struggles
Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania and Harris County Texas Judge Lina Hildago are some of the most outspoken elected officials telling Americans it's okay to not be okay. Both officials have taken leaves of absence for their mental health ...CBS News - Top stories -
Indictment or no, Henry Cuellar will likely be re-elected
His March primary, his weak potential opponents, and the obscure nature of his alleged crimes make his survival highly likely.The Hill - Politics -
How Black men could impact the 2024 election
NBC News' Trymaine Lee reports on how Black men could be pivotal to the 2024 presidential election.NBC News - Top stories -
How Election Deniers Claimed the Upside-Down Flag
The practice started with sailors signaling distress but evolved into a form of protest, most recently among Trump supporters who believe the falsehood that the 2020 election was stolen.The New York Times - Top stories