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Sunday, May 17, 2026 · Alamosa County
Colorado jury awards $24M in wrongful arrest case against Parker detective
A Douglas County jury awarded $24 million to a New Jersey man wrongfully arrested after his son shot two roommates, finding that a Parker detective omitted exculpatory evidence from an arrest affidavit.
Polis Commutes Sentences for 9 Coloradans, Including Election Official Tina Peters
Gov. Jared Polis commuted sentences for nine Coloradans Friday, including former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters and two men serving life without parole. Polis said the punishments were unusually harsh or out of step with current law.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Vance Says Nuclear Inspectors Will Return to Iran Under Deal Terms
Vice President JD Vance told NBC News that nuclear inspectors will resume operations in Iran as part of an agreement aimed at ending the conflict. The full text of the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding will be made public Friday.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Political analysts assess Iran deal's role in midterm calculations
Political analysts Amy Walter and Jasmine Wright discussed how President Trump's Iran deal and Vice President Vance's promotion of it could influence midterm elections, while California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he is under investigation by the Justice Department.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
U.S. and Iran Sign Memorandum Toward Extended Ceasefire
The United States and Iran electronically signed a memorandum aimed at extending their ceasefire and ending the war between the countries. President Trump discussed the agreement Monday at the G7 summit in France, though officials have flagged unresolved issues ahead of an official signing later in the week.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Newsom Says Trump Administration Using DOJ to Investigate Him and Wife
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that the Trump administration is directing the Justice Department to investigate him and his wife. He did not specify which investigations he referenced or provide supporting documentation.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
U.S. and Iran Reach Initial Agreement to End Conflict and Reopen Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran announced an initial agreement to end their conflict and restore shipping through a critical waterway. Negotiators deferred resolution of several contentious matters to future talks.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Supreme Court Ruling on Pay Discrimination Led Congress to Pass New Law
After the Supreme Court ruled against Lilly Ledbetter in a pay discrimination case, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote a dissent that caught Congress's attention. Two years later, lawmakers passed legislation named after Ledbetter that rewrote the rules on when workers can sue over unequal pay.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Supreme Court Ruling on Pay Discrimination Led Congress to Pass New Law
After the Supreme Court ruled against Lilly Ledbetter in a pay discrimination case, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote a dissent that caught Congress's attention. Two years later, lawmakers passed legislation named after Ledbetter that rewrote the rules on when workers can sue over unequal pay.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Iran and U.S. Agree to Initial Ceasefire Extension and Strait of Hormuz Access
Iran and the United States reached an initial agreement to extend a ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping corridor. Analysts warn that global energy prices could remain elevated for months even after the waterway reopens.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Israeli Officials Criticize Reported U.S.-Iran Deal
Israeli officials have expressed opposition to a reported agreement between the United States and Iran to halt military escalation. The disagreement marks a point of tension between the two governments on Iran policy.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Lawmaker plans new push for assisted dying legislation in England and Wales
Lauren Edwards plans to introduce legislation on assisted dying that previously passed the House of Commons but ran out of time for debate in the House of Lords. The renewed effort aims to move the proposal forward in Parliament.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
G-7 Leaders Discuss Economic Diversification as Trump Prepares for Summit
Leaders of the Group of Seven are examining ways to reduce economic dependency through expanded trade partnerships and security arrangements. The discussions occur as President Trump prepares to attend the summit in France.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
U.S. and Iran Reach Deal to End Conflict and Reopen Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran announced an agreement to end their conflict and restore shipping access through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global energy markets. The deal addresses immediate hostilities but leaves several core disputes for future negotiations.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Trump speaks with both Putin and Zelenskyy as Ukraine war intensifies
President Donald Trump held separate phone calls Sunday with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The conversations occurred as drone attacks claimed lives in Russia and British authorities detained a vessel carrying Iranian oil.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
MP Plans New Push for Assisted Dying Bill in Parliament
Labour MP Lauren Edwards announced plans to bring forward the same assisted dying bill that cleared the House of Commons but ran out of time in the House of Lords. The move signals a renewed effort to advance the contentious end-of-life care legislation.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Trump and Pakistani Premier Announce U.S.-Iran Peace Agreement
President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced Sunday that the United States and Iran have reached a peace agreement. Iranian state media broadcast confirmation of the announcement.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Georgia Faces July Deadline to Replace QR Code Ballot System
Georgia's legislature passed a law two years ago that prohibits the state from using QR codes on ballots after July 1, 2024. Lawmakers have not yet implemented a replacement system, prompting legislative action this week to address the deadline.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Trump announces agreement with Iran, orders naval blockade to lift from Strait of Hormuz
President Trump said he reached a deal with Iran and ordered the removal of naval forces blocking the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement will be signed Friday in Switzerland, though details remain undisclosed.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Israel's Defense Ministry Says Troops Will Remain in Lebanon Amid U.S.-Iran Agreement
President Trump announced the U.S. and Iran reached an initial agreement to end hostilities, a development that includes provisions for a ceasefire in Israeli strikes. Israel's defense minister stated forces would not withdraw from Lebanon.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Eight presumed dead after B-52 bomber crashes at California Air Force base
A B-52 bomber crashed at an Air Force base in Southern California on Tuesday morning, with military officials reporting eight people presumed dead. The incident occurred around 11:20 a.m. at the facility.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Trump opposes Israeli strike on Beirut, says U.S. nearing Iran war deal
Donald Trump said an Israeli strike on Beirut on Sunday should not have occurred, though he indicated the U.S. remains close to reaching a deal to end the war with Iran.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Iran conflict expected to overshadow G7 summit in France
The Group of Seven summit in France will shift focus from its traditional economic and security topics to center on U.S.-led military operations in Iran, according to expectations ahead of the gathering.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Major Powers Face Stalled Conflicts After Miscalculating Regional Dynamics
Recent military conflicts involving major powers have produced deadlocked situations, prompting analysis of how Washington and Moscow miscalculated the political and military realities in the regions where they intervened.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Trump announces Sunday signing of U.S.-Iran deal as Tehran expresses reservations
Former President Donald Trump said a U.S.-Iran peace agreement would be signed Sunday, while Iranian officials signaled uncertainty about the timeline and expressed caution regarding terms.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Trump faces discord with G7 allies over two conflicts at France summit
President Trump will attend the G7 summit in France, where he confronts allied leaders who disagree with his positions on two separate military conflicts.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Trump Says U.S.-Iran Deal Could Be Signed Sunday
President Trump said Saturday that a peace agreement with Iran would be signed Sunday, with the Strait of Hormuz opening immediately after. Pakistan's prime minister characterized the deal as closer to completion than before.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
NBC News Poll Shows 57% Disapprove of Trump's Job Performance
An NBC News poll found 57% of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump's job performance during his second term. The survey was released amid ongoing tensions in Iran and questions about the administration's economic record.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Trump Says U.S. and Iran Will Sign Agreement on June 14
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the United States and Iran plan to sign an agreement on June 14. The deal is expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and include provisions governing Iran's nuclear weapons program.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Southern Lebanon village counts 14 dead from Israeli airstrike
An airstrike in a southern Lebanese village killed 14 people last month. The strike marks one incident in an ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah that has claimed more than 3,700 lives.
Sunday, May 17, 2026