Saturday, May 02, 2026 3:50 AM ET
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Spirit Airlines shutting down after failed effort at government rescue deal -- The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.1 hour ago
Bard College president to retire after revelations of his ties to Epstein -- The longtime president of Bard College announced his retirement, months after it was revealed that he had a much deeper relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein than was previously known.5 hours ago
Tennessee, Alabama take steps to redraw House maps in wake of Supreme Court ruling -- The Republican governors of Tennessee and Alabama called state lawmakers into special sessions on Friday, initial steps in what could be a scramble to redraw congressional maps after the Supreme Court narrowed the Voting Rights Act.7 hours ago
After a fire torched their Nebraska ranch, anonymous donors came to their rescue -- Mike and Kayla Wintz lost their entire 11,000-acre ranch to a wildfire in the span of about two hours. They have since been gifted about $80,000 worth of hay, mostly from anonymous donors.7 hours ago
Appeals court blocks mailing of abortion pill mifepristone in U.S. -- A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone.8 hours ago
What will a Spirit Airlines shutdown mean for travelers? -- Have tickets to fly on Spirit? Here's what to know about refunds and alternative flights as the budget airline ceases operations.58 minutes ago
Judge blocks Trump from ending deportation protections for Yemenis -- A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from revoking legal protections for more than 2,800 Yemeni nationals.12 hours ago
FDA expands access to drug helping pancreatic cancer patients -- Former Sen. Ben Sasse, 54, called daraxonrasib "a miracle drug" that was allowing him to live longer and with less pain.12 hours ago
Trump tells Congress "hostilities" with Iran have "terminated" -- President Trump on Friday told Congress that hostilities with Iran have "terminated," addressing a critical 60-day deadline.13 hours ago
Body found in Tampa Bay identified as 2nd missing doctoral student -- Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon were last seen in the Tampa area on April 16. Limon's roommate has been charged with their murders.14 hours ago
Here's when businesses will start getting refunds for Trump's IEEPA tariffs -- The first refund payments will go out later this month as the portal works through kinks to return money to businesses.14 hours ago
Comey faces charges over "86 47" post. How strong is the case? -- Former FBI Director James Comey was charged with two counts arising out a now-deleted image he shared on Instagram that showed seashells arranged to read "86 47."11 hours ago
Nebraska becomes first U.S. state to enact Medicaid work requirements -- The "big beautiful bill" requires U.S. states to add work requirements to Medicaid by January 2027. Experts warn millions could lose health coverage.15 hours ago
Remains of teen sailor who helped rescue downed WWII airmen identified -- U.S. Navy Aviation Radioman 2nd Class Robert L. Cyr Jr. enlisted at 17 and flew patrols in the Pacific before his death at 19.14 hours ago