SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station

The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.

• May 15

Supreme Court rejects Virginia Democrats' bid to revive new congressional map

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid by Virginia Democrats to revive its new voter-approved congressional map that was drawn to advantage the party for the upcoming midterm elections.

• May 16

Trump talks up trade deals with China, but experts see no big wins for U.S.

President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.

• May 18

1 firefighter dead, 10 other people injured in fire and explosion at lumber mill

Firefighters responded to a fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, about 95 miles from Portland.

• May 15

U.S. reups $6M reward for American missing in Afghanistan for 12 years

Paul Edwin Overby Jr. vanished in May 2014 while researching a book in Khost province, Afghanistan, the FBI said.

• May 15

Which college majors offer the best long-term return on investment?

College grads outearn people without a degree within 15 years, even after paying for tuition, study finds.

• May 20

Prominent N.Y. synagogue targeted in alleged terror plot, prosecutors say

An Iraqi national allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks in the U.S., including at a prominent synagogue in New York, prosecutors said Friday.

• May 16

Pirro threatens charges against parents if their teens violate local curfew

In a move aimed at curbing the growing problem of "teen takeovers," D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is threatening to bring charges against parents if their teens violate the local curfew.

• May 15

Pentagon's rush to counter drone threat may pose safety risks, specialist says

The safety specialist's warning appeared in a memo describing how a mini-drone had detonated and injured an Army Special Forces soldier.

• May 15

Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen drops reelection bid after redistricting

Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee announced Friday that he's retiring from Congress at the end of this term after his district in Memphis was redrawn.

• May 15

This week on "Sunday Morning" (May 17): "By Design"

"Sunday Morning" presents its annual edition touching on all aspects of design, hosted by Jane Pauley.

• May 17

How a growing El Niño will affect 2026 hurricane season in Atlantic, Pacific

The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.

• May 15

2 senators call on FAA to study impact of reduced flight attendant staffing

Sens. Tammy Duckworth​ of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation.

• May 15

Meet the horses who ran in the Preakness Stakes

The Preakness Stakes featured its biggest field in 15 years with 14 horses in the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.

• May 16

How will Jerome Powell be remembered as he exits as Fed chair?

As Powell steps down after more than eight years leading the Federal Reserve, economists say he helped steer the U.S. through historic shocks but misread inflation.

• May 15

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