Federal Judge Bars Trump From Immediately Setting Up $1.8 Billion Fund 
NYT U.S.
A judge in Virginia temporarily blocked the Trump administration from transferring money in or out of the fund until the court could hear arguments in June.
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After China Orders a Times Reporter to Leave the Country, the U.S. Reciprocates
The Trump administration ejected a Chinese journalist amid fresh concerns about Beijing’s growing pressure on foreign correspondents.
Bus Crash in Virginia Kills 5 and Injures More Than 30 NYT U.S.
The bus was traveling in a southbound lane on I-95 near Quantico, Va., when it failed to slow for traffic in a work zone, the authorities said.
ICE Agent Charged in Minnesota Shooting Is Arrested in Texas NYT U.S.
Christian Castro, who had been charged with assault in the shooting of a Venezuelan man during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota, was taken into custody Friday morning.
'Poison seller' who sold toxic chemicals online to people across world admits aiding suicides 
BBC U.S. & Canada
Kenneth Law admitted charges relating to Canadian victims - but families say he should also be charged in the UK over 79 deaths in Britain.
Why Hasn’t California Elected a Woman Governor? NYT U.S.
Most states have had a woman serve as governor, but California is in the minority despite its progressive-minded electorate. Women who have reached the top elsewhere saw familiar roadblocks.
Watch rescue after rollercoaster stalls 100ft in the air BBC U.S. & Canada
Firefighters rescued the trapped riders after four hours with no injuries reported.
Former US attorney general Pam Bondi testifies in congressional Epstein probe BBC U.S. & Canada
The testimony comes about a month after America's top prosecutor was ousted by US President Donald Trump.
Amtrak fire near Penn Station triggers major NYC commuter disruptions, NJ Transit and LIRR cancellations 
Fox News U.S.
An Amtrak track car fire near New York's Penn Station has snarled rail traffic, caused damage and resulted in several people being injured.
What does Blue Origin rocket mishap mean for Nasa's Moon mission? BBC U.S. & Canada
Science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains why the explosion is a setback for space exploration.
‘Ghosts’ on Florida highways: Roadside sting snares 249 illegal immigrants, officers warn many more hiding Fox News U.S.
Florida Highway Patrol teams up with ICE and local agencies in Operation 9, arresting 249 illegal immigrants along South Florida highways in three days.
US responds to reports that an American aircraft was shot down in Iran and more top headlines Fox News U.S.
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Providence Isn’t an Official World Cup Host but It Sure Is Acting Like One NYT U.S.
A stadium outside Boston that will host seven World Cup games is actually closer to Providence, R.I., prompting officials there to capitalize on that proximity to lure fans.
Skeleton unearthed near Nancy Guthrie search site believed to be up to 1,000 years old, expert says Fox News U.S.
A skeleton unearthed miles from where Nancy Guthrie was allegedly abducted is believed to be up to 1,000 years old, an Arizona anthropologist says.
US and Iran 'very close' to deal but 'not there yet', Vance says BBC U.S. & Canada
US officials earlier told the BBC that the framework of a ceasefire extension deal had been agreed, pending the approval of Trump and Iran's leadership.
Trans Athlete Could Repeat as State Champion at California Meet NYT U.S.
Special rules will again be in place. Podium spots might be shared.
California House Primary in Sacramento Displays Democrats’ Fierce Generational Battle NYT U.S.
Representative Doris Matsui has been re-elected 10 times with ease. But an upstart Democrat is threatening to end her run in Congress.
Scripps Spelling Bee 2026 Takeaways: Shrey Parikh Wins in Spell-Off NYT U.S.
The competition came down to a spell-off. Contestants were eliminated early, and a sixth grader became a crowd favorite.
Watch: Moment 14-year-old wins US national spelling bee BBC U.S. & Canada
A teenager from California has won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, after days of fierce competition.
12-year-old boy dies after raft capsizes during school trip in Pennsylvania Fox News U.S.
A 12-year-old boy died from accidental drowning during a school rafting trip in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains after his raft capsized, officials said.
Blue Origin rocket explodes into huge ball of flame on Florida launch pad BBC U.S. & Canada
Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, who founded Blue Origin, said it was a "very rough day".
Where Do E. Jean Carroll’s Lawsuits Against President Trump Stand? NYT U.S.
Two monetary judgments against Mr. Trump are winding their way through the legal system, with the Supreme Court likely to be the final word on both.
Families Settle Suit Over Deaths in Baltimore Bridge Collapse NYT U.S.
The owner and the operator of the cargo ship that crashed into the Key Bridge settled cases brought by several victims’ families, but other claims are headed to trial.
Alaska Authorities Race to Rescue 4 Climbers Who Fell on Mount McKinley NYT U.S.
The condition of the climbers was not immediately known.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Will Not Run for President in 2028 NYT U.S.
The Michigan governor made the remarks to a reporter on Thursday morning. Later, she sounded less definitive. Ms. Whitmer has been viewed as part of a field of possible Democratic candidates.
Hawaii police arrest 'armed and extremely dangerous' man suspected in three killings on the Big Island Fox News U.S.
Jacob Baker is in custody after a manhunt tied to three killings discovered across Hawaii’s Big Island within two days.
Death Toll Rises in Washington Paper Mill Explosion NYT U.S.
At least eight are now confirmed dead, and firefighters believe there are three more bodies they have yet to reach, making the crisis the worst industrial disaster in the state’s modern history.
Trump’s Iran Approach Sows Confusion NYT U.S.
President Trump’s pendulum swings on Iran have often seemed driven by mood and moment rather than any discernible strategy.
Are the US and Iran close to reaching a peace deal… again? BBC U.S. & Canada
BBC’s Sarah Smith looks at why both countries are in a tense cycle of negotiations, despite the progress President Trump consistently claims.
Who Are the 9 Scripps Spelling Bee Finalists? NYT U.S.
The remaining spellers are 12 to 14, and represent five states as well as the District of Columbia.
Anna Kepner’s suspected cruise ship killer carried out ‘barbaric, intentional, thoughtful act’: prosecutors Fox News U.S.
Prosecutors describe Anna Kepner's cruise ship killing as a barbaric act, alleging her stepbrother strangled her after a sexual assault.
When trade soured, this American liquor maker moved to Canada BBC U.S. & Canada
Phillips Distilling lost 70% of its Canadian business after provinces banned the sale of US liquor. It has since found a way to sell its products in Canada again.
California teen wins US spelling bee - but could you compete? Take our quiz BBC U.S. & Canada
Nine kids have battled it out in the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals - can you spell as well as they did?
After an Explosion at a Washington Paper Mill, Mourning Mixes With Dread NYT U.S.
The disaster at the mill in Longview, Wash., which took at least eight lives, was greeted with sadness but not surprise by a community that knew cutbacks and other pressures had raised risks.
The spelling bee takes a game show approach to combat declining viewership. NYT U.S.
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Families confront California 'party mom' in court, calling her a 'monster' who groomed their children Fox News U.S.
Convicted Los Gatos Party Mom Shannon O'Connor was sentenced to 35 years in prison after a jury found her guilty on 48 felony charges in Silicon Valley.
From ‘clickbait’ to ‘nerfing,’ modern slang is shaking up the bee. NYT U.S.
Internet slang and non-European terms are appearing more and more in the competition while words with Greek and Latin words are being used less.
Mina Kimes, an N.F.L. analyst, is returning to her spelling bee roots. NYT U.S.
A former school spelling bee champ, Ms. Kimes is on a mission to show America that these spellers are just as awesome as Patrick Mahomes.
A Democrat’s Dodge on AIPAC Points to the Party’s Tensions Over Israel NYT U.S.
A key moment at a Senate primary debate in Michigan showed how pro-Israel Democrats are approaching the issue with caution.
Iran, Gas Prices, the Ballroom: Trump Professes Indifference Over Fallout NYT U.S.
President Trump has increasingly adopted a posture of nonchalance when pushed on the political consequences of his actions.
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