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Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · El Dorado
Dante Fowler Signs With Seahawks After Lawrence's Super Bowl Pitch
Dante Fowler Jr. signed with the Seattle Seahawks after DeMarcus Lawrence reportedly convinced him he could win a Super Bowl with the team. Fowler and Lawrence were teammates on the Dallas Cowboys from 2022-2023.
Arsenal Edges West Ham 1-0 After VAR Disallows Late Equalizer
Arsenal defeated West Ham 1-0 after a late West Ham goal was disallowed by VAR for a foul on the Arsenal goalkeeper. The win puts Arsenal five points ahead of Manchester City in the Premier League standings.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Projected NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Field Released: Florida Holds Top Seed
The first projected 76-team field for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament is out. Florida currently holds the top overall seed, according to bracketologists.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Top 25 Teams: Potential Award Candidates
Several players across the top 25 teams are emerging as potential candidates for prestigious national awards. Each team has a standout player whose performance places them in contention for individual accolades.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Penn State Football Undergoes Changes in Campbell's First Four Months
Head Coach Matt Campbell has implemented changes within Penn State's football program during his first four months. The focus is on player development and a renewed emphasis on recruiting. The impact on the team's performance remains to be seen.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
CDC Links Infant Botulism Cases to Nara Organics Formula
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified a connection between infant botulism cases and Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula. Health officials recommend parents discontinue use of the product.
Wednesday, May 13, 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.
Wednesday, May 13, 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.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Ebola outbreak disrupts daily life in eastern Congo
An Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has altered routines across the region, with hospitals converting to containment centers and residents grappling with competing sources of information.
Wednesday, May 13, 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.
Wednesday, May 13, 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.
Wednesday, May 13, 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.
Wednesday, May 13, 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.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Surveillance Program Set to Lapse as Congress Leaves Town Without Extension
A major U.S. intelligence program that enables surveillance of foreigners abroad through collection of domestic communications will terminate at the end of Friday unless Congress acts. Lawmakers departed Washington without scheduling a vote on extending the authority.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
U.S. and Iran near deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz, officials say
President Donald Trump and Iranian officials say a memorandum of understanding to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be finalized within days. Pakistan has served as a key mediator in the talks.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
U.S. and Iran Report Progress Toward Deal to End Four-Month-Old Conflict
U.S. and Iranian officials say they are moving closer to a deal that would end a conflict now in its fourth month. Specifics about when an agreement might take effect or how it would work remain unclear.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Israel launches air strikes on Lebanon as Iran signals progress toward US deal
Israel carried out air strikes against targets in Lebanon, according to Lebanese state media. Iran's foreign minister said negotiators were nearing a deal with the United States.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Justice Department Clears Warner Bros. Merger with Paramount
The U.S. Justice Department approved Warner Bros.' acquisition of Paramount, removing a final regulatory hurdle for the $111 billion merger. The deal combines two studios that together control HBO, CNN, and other major media properties.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Police Launch Investigation Into Officer's Use of AI to Generate Evidence
A police department has launched a criminal investigation into an officer accused of using artificial intelligence to create evidence. The department removed the officer from frontline duties.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
SpaceX begins trading on NASDAQ following record initial public offering
SpaceX shares started trading on the NASDAQ following the company's initial public offering. The listing made founder Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire and transformed numerous current and former employees into multi-millionaires.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
How extreme heat damages the human body
Human bodies employ natural cooling mechanisms, but these systems fail under sustained high heat and humidity. Understanding the physiological effects of extreme temperatures can help people recognize danger signs and take protective steps.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Trump Administration Orders Census Bureau to Eliminate Statistical Privacy Methods
The Trump administration has directed the Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis to stop using statistical noise—techniques that obscure individual data to protect privacy—when publishing survey results. Officials say the methods introduce inaccuracies; critics warn the change could limit available public data.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Glucose Monitor for Young Children
The FDA cleared Dexcom Inc.'s Stelo Glucose Biosensor System for over-the-counter use, expanding access to continuous glucose monitoring technology for children and adults not requiring insulin treatment.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Pakistan says U.S. and Iran reach agreement on peace deal text
Pakistan's prime minister announced that the United States and Iran have agreed on final text for a peace deal. Iran's foreign minister said the two countries have moved closer to resolution than at any previous point in negotiations.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
U.S. and Israeli strikes degrade Iran's military; administration claims strategic goals met
Joint U.S. and Israeli military strikes have significantly weakened Iran's armed forces and resulted in deaths of senior commanders. The Trump administration said Friday it has met its stated objectives, though details on specific goals have not been disclosed.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
CDC Activates Emergency Operations Center to Combat New World Screwworm
The CDC has activated its Emergency Operations Center to coordinate response efforts after the New World screwworm was detected in Florida. The parasitic fly larvae had not been found in the continental United States since 1966.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Trump Cancels Iran Strikes, Says Diplomatic Resolution Possible
President Trump announced he has canceled planned military strikes against Iran, stating that diplomatic negotiations could resolve current tensions. The decision represents a shift in his approach to the ongoing conflict.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Iran and Pakistan Say Deal With US Is Nearing Completion
Iran and Pakistan have stated that negotiations to end fighting with the United States have reached their closest point yet, mirroring comments made by President Donald Trump this week.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
New Reports Outline Strategies to Prevent Postpartum Hemorrhage Deaths
A new set of reports identifies preventable causes and treatment options for postpartum hemorrhage, the leading cause of maternal death globally. Researchers say implementing existing interventions could save thousands of lives each year.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Trump Names Jay Clayton as Intelligence Director Nominee
President Donald Trump nominated Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, to lead the intelligence community. Clayton served in Trump's first administration and represents a more traditional choice for the position.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026