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Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say 05/19/2026 07:10pm • MIAMI (AP) — The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday, as President Donald Trump threatens possible military action against the communist-run island. One of the p Rising fuel prices trigger protests in Kenya, in photos 05/19/2026 07:07pm • rising-fuel-prices-trigger-protests-in-kenya-in-photos LSU has an agreement to sign recent NBA G League pro RJ Luis Jr., AP source says 05/19/2026 07:06pm • BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Recently re-hired LSU coach Will Wade is in the process of signing former professional player RJ Luis Jr., a person with knowledge of the move said Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because LSU had not announced or acknowledged the Two humpback whales set records swimming between Australia and Brazil 05/19/2026 07:01pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have spotted two humpback whales that made separate, record-breaking crossings between Australia and Brazil. The whales were identified by their distinctive tail markings at the two locations about 9,000 miles (14,500 kilometers) apart. They traveled in opposite directio Andy Barr wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Kentucky 05/19/2026 07:00pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Andy Barr wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Kentucky. The UAE says drones that targeted its Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraqi territory 05/19/2026 06:58pm • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The drones that targeted the United Arab Emirates’ Barakah nuclear power plant all came from Iraq, the country’s Defense Ministry said on Tuesday, an indication that Iraqi Shiite militias backed by Iran were likely behind the assault. No group has claimed re Metro crackdown on fare evasion draws union pushback over safety concerns  05/19/2026 06:56pm • Nearly 70% of Metrobus riders are not paying, transit officials say. Starting next week, the agency plans to crack down on fare evaders. Metro leaders at a board meeting last week said the transit system will ramp up enforcement and outreach following the Memorial Day holiday weekend, includi Pentagon watchdog to evaluate US military’s boat strikes in Latin America 05/19/2026 06:54pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon watchdog will evaluate whether the U.S. military followed an established targeting framework when carrying out attacks on dozens of alleged drug-smuggling boats that have killed nearly 200 people in Latin American waters since early September. The evaluation will fo Hal Rogers wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Kentucky's 5th Congressional District 05/19/2026 06:52pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Hal Rogers wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Kentucky's 5th Congressional District. Vance takes his fight against fraud to red Ohio, muddying waters for GOP's Vivek Ramaswamy 05/19/2026 06:51pm • COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Vice President JD Vance 's decision to extend his fight against Medicaid fraud beyond Democratic states to his red home state of Ohio has set off a scramble among the state's Republicans — including his close ally Vivek Ramaswamy, the party's nominee for governor. A day bef UN lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026 over Mideast energy crisis 05/19/2026 06:44pm • UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Responding to Middle East crises and rising oil prices, the United Nations on Tuesday lowered its forecast for global economic growth and raised the prospects for inflation this year. U.N. economists said global GDP growth is now forecast at 2.5% for 2026, down from 2.7% in J Jell-O is jiggling its way toward more natural ingredients 05/19/2026 06:41pm • Jell-O — long known for its bright rainbow of artificially colored gelatins — is getting a line of products made without synthetic colors or artificial sweeteners to meet increasing consumer demand for natural ingredients. Kraft Heinz Co. on Tuesday unveiled Jell-O Simply, a line of pre-made gel A mop, a broom and a calmer mind. Why some find mental health benefits in everyday tasks 05/19/2026 06:39pm • NEW YORK (AP) — It's spring cleaning season, and for some people that can mean drudgery or anxiety. But experts from Zen monks to psychologists say there are mental health benefits to be found in such manual chores as sweeping, mopping and clearing away clutter. These tasks can encourage mindfulne Blanche doesn't rule out considering payments for violent Jan. 6 rioters as he defends $1.8B fund 05/19/2026 06:38pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday wouldn't rule out the possibility that people who carried out violence during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol will be considered for payouts from a new $1.776 billion fund to pay individuals who believe they were targeted Chiefs' Rashee Rice ordered to jail after testing positive for marijuana in violation of probation 05/19/2026 06:36pm • KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was ordered to serve 30 days in jail Tuesday after testing positive for marijuana, which violated the terms of his probation for his role in a crash that left multiple people injured on a Dallas highway two years ago. The Texas State Attorne