• US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and start new nuclear talks, VP Vance confirms
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    US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and start new nuclear talks, VP Vance confirms

    May 29, 2026 - By 

    Regarding the existing ceasefire, Vance said that “Ceasefires are always a little messy,” but it’s “very much holding.” WASHINGTON — U.S. and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative agreement Thursday to extend the ceasefire in the 3-month-old war by 60 days and start a new round of talks on Iran’s nuclear program, according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter. Iran did not immediately confirm any deal. Vice President JD Vance on Thursday evening confirmed there was a tentative agreement, but said it was unclear whether President Donald Trump would approve it. This story continues below. “It’s…

  • Fire official confirms fatalities in a massive explosion, fire at a Dallas apartment building
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    Fire official confirms fatalities in a massive explosion, fire at a Dallas apartment building

    May 29, 2026 - By 

    Officials confirmed that there were fatalities but didn’t provide a specific number. At least four people are injured, but there could be more victims. DALLAS — A huge fire destroyed a two-story apartment building in Dallas on Thursday, causing fatalities and injuries and the search for missing people is ongoing, a fire official said. The blaze sent huge plumes of black smoke into the sky and drew a massive firefighter response. “There have been fatalities at this point,” Dallas Fire-Rescue Deputy Chief Mark Berry said at a news conference, adding the mission has changed from rescue to recovery. “Let us…

  • Treasury Department confirms it has taken limited steps toward a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump
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    Treasury Department confirms it has taken limited steps toward a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump

    May 29, 2026 - By 

    The Treasury Department insists that it’s only working to get a head start on pending-but-stalled legislation in Congress and not because of political pressure. WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that his department has prepared the design for a $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump, anticipating the passage of stalled legislation in Congress to put the president on a new denomination of legal tender. Bessent said at the White House that authorizing the new currency will be up to lawmakers on Capitol Hill, but that “we’ve created the bill” because “we have to be prepared.” The secretary downplayed…