<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><title>Most recent stories - Newsday</title><link rel="self" href="https://www.newsday.com/api/rss/recent?page=1"/><link rel="next" href="https://www.newsday.com/api/rss/recent?page=2"/><updated>2026-05-21T12:13:41.332-04:00</updated><id>https://www.newsday.com/api/rss/recent</id><entry><title>Jessica Shepard's triple-double helps Wings rally from 11-point deficit, beat Sky 99-89</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/wings-sky-score-i65022"/><id>urn:uuid:bd800b59-0662-4276-8811-3b4088058137</id><updated>2026-05-20T23:43:19.642-04:00</updated><summary>Jessica Shepard had her second career triple-double and the first in the WNBA this season, Arike Ogunbowale scored 11 of her 23 points in the fourth quarter, and the Dallas Wings beat the Chicago Sky 99-89.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shohei Ohtani homers on first pitch, then throws 5 sharp innings in Dodgers' 4-0 win over Padres</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/padres-dodgers-score-shohei-ohtani-x60372"/><id>urn:uuid:8f69654c-fdcc-4395-a3d4-5343d05215df</id><updated>2026-05-20T23:34:59.753-04:00</updated><summary>Shohei Ohtani homered on the first pitch of the game before throwing five sharp innings of three-hit ball in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 4-0 victory over the San Diego Padres.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ducks' Trevor Bauer uninjured after car accident in Arizona</title><author><name>Brian Heyman</name><email>brian.heyman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/local/ducks/trevor-bauer-accident-i0zas267"/><id>urn:uuid:924ec94c-9155-4d02-a725-2d70198dafe6</id><updated>2026-05-20T23:18:25.653-04:00</updated><summary>A source said the Long Island Ducks righthander's car was T-boned by another vehicle, but neither driver was injured.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30, Thunder top Spurs 122-113 in Game 2 of West finals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/spurs-thunder-score-nba-playoffs-j44691"/><id>urn:uuid:5530a761-c887-4319-8968-053d1044de9a</id><updated>2026-05-20T23:16:37.759-04:00</updated><summary>The MVP looked like the MVP again, and the Western Conference finals are knotted up.</summary></entry><entry><title>Spencer Horwitz homers, Konnor Griffin has four hits to help Pirates blank Cardinals 7-0</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pirates-cardinals-score-w35746"/><id>urn:uuid:035b776c-f1b6-43b3-a59d-e09d25daa885</id><updated>2026-05-20T23:14:45.355-04:00</updated><summary>Spencer Horwitz homered, Konnor Griffin had four singles, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-0 to snap a four-game losing streak.</summary></entry><entry><title>Golden Knights roll to early lead, hold off Avs 4-2 to open Western Conference Final</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/golden-knights-avalanche-nhl-score-stanley-cup-d38289"/><id>urn:uuid:1f77043b-6312-45db-bd71-d0c29763be56</id><updated>2026-05-20T23:12:33.871-04:00</updated><summary>Dylan Coghlan scored his first Stanley Cup playoff goal to get Vegas rolling, Carter Hart made 36 saves and the Golden Knights opened the Western Conference final by holding off the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 on Wednesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Japan records bigger exports and imports in April, despite oil supply concerns</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/japan-trade-oil-exports-takaichi-d36285"/><id>urn:uuid:8b998f50-1627-40e9-bc40-32e30e0edcb2</id><updated>2026-05-20T23:05:03.503-04:00</updated><summary>Japan has reported its exports soared nearly 15% in April from a year earlier as its trade remained robust despite worries over supplies of oil and gas due to the war in Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>Duran's 2-run, opposite field homer rallies Red Sox to a 4-3 win over the Royals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-royals-score-u96208"/><id>urn:uuid:a05cb608-f961-41e4-b020-181c0c6a2c75</id><updated>2026-05-20T22:53:40.095-04:00</updated><summary>Jarren Duran's opposite-field two-run homer in the seventh inning rallied the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Australian judge fines X $465,000 for online safety breach after 3-year court battle</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/australia-elon-musk-x-esafety-fine-v28283"/><id>urn:uuid:5d4c66c2-50c5-43d3-b85e-4723c4c0876e</id><updated>2026-05-20T22:30:05.964-04:00</updated><summary>An Australian judge has fined X Corp. $465,000 for failing to provide information to an online safety watchdog about how it tackled child sexual exploitation content.</summary></entry><entry><title>US stocks slip after oil prices rise and Nvidia's latest profit report gets a yawn</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/stocks-markets-rates-oil-nvidia-kospi-d56744"/><id>urn:uuid:1f10ec82-30bb-4eeb-a29b-2c84c3342d7e</id><updated>2026-05-20T22:28:48.055-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. stock market is slipping following a rebound for oil prices and mixed reports on the U.S. economy.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kyle Harrison strikes out 11 as Brewers sweep sloppy Cubs with 5-0 win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-brewers-score-kyle-harrison-o37959"/><id>urn:uuid:d48fc416-7208-4a5e-969b-fb751c8e6af0</id><updated>2026-05-20T22:25:10.952-04:00</updated><summary>Kyle Harrison struck out 11 in seven dominant innings and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the sloppy Chicago Cubs 5-0 to sweep the first series this season between the NL Central rivals.</summary></entry><entry><title>High school roundup: Baseball, softball and flag football</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/high-school-roundup-fepfncg2"/><id>urn:uuid:b7454af4-9427-463f-9c73-c474feb3872d</id><updated>2026-05-20T22:16:04.891-04:00</updated><summary>A recap of Long Island high school sporting events.</summary></entry><entry><title>OKC guard Jalen Williams' hamstring issues return, he leaves Game 2 of Thunder-Spurs early</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/jalen-williams-thunder-l84623"/><id>urn:uuid:2bbe7b3e-6f61-4c84-a726-27ba000f0445</id><updated>2026-05-20T22:05:57.263-04:00</updated><summary>Thunder guard Jalen Williams, who missed six games earlier in these playoffs with a strained left hamstring, was ruled out for the second half of Game 2 of Oklahoma City's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference finals on Wednesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Guardians score twice in the 10th for a 3-2 victory over the slumping Tigers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/guardians-tigers-score-q33102"/><id>urn:uuid:6fff25a7-98fd-4546-ac95-37b2dfe2bebd</id><updated>2026-05-20T22:03:31.227-04:00</updated><summary>Angel Martínez hit a tiebreaking triple in the 10th inning, José Ramírez followed with an RBI double and the Cleveland Guardians beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 3-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Montreal Victoire win their first PWHL title, beating Ottawa 4-0 in Game 4</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/victoire-charge-score-pwhl-hockey-playoffs-u61940"/><id>urn:uuid:256e8a8b-2c21-49b3-a89d-08e2dce794e4</id><updated>2026-05-20T21:47:16.567-04:00</updated><summary>Abby Roque scored twice, Ann-Renée Desbiens made 23 saves and the Montreal Victoire won their first PWHL title, beating the Ottawa Charge 4-0 on Wednesday night in Game 4 of the Walter Cup Finals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Aliyah Boston scores 24 as Fever beat Fire 90-73 without Caitlin Clark</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/fire-fever-score-v94591"/><id>urn:uuid:dd065c4c-6a53-44e5-99e0-473510540a55</id><updated>2026-05-20T21:32:56.283-04:00</updated><summary>Aliyah Boston had 24 points and eight rebounds, Kelsey Mitchell scored 21 points, and the Indiana Fever beat the Portland Fire 90-73 with Caitlin Clark sidelined.</summary></entry><entry><title>Braves beat Marlins 9-1 behind Chris Sale and 3-run homers from Austin Riley, Dominic Smith</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/braves-marlins-score-chris-sale-f15718"/><id>urn:uuid:92675468-0114-4019-a0e1-3a9a94ff6f69</id><updated>2026-05-20T21:19:11.601-04:00</updated><summary>Austin Riley and Dominic Smith hit three-run home runs, Chris Sale allowed just one run and struck out eight over seven innings, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 9-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cubs RHP Cabrera optimistic after leaving game vs. Brewers with blister on middle finger</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-cabrera-injury-k94267"/><id>urn:uuid:91dfe758-a8e3-4585-a67c-e8e60c9f8fe1</id><updated>2026-05-20T21:15:39.336-04:00</updated><summary>Cubs right-hander Edward Cabrera is optimistic about making his next start after leaving Wednesday night's game against Milwaukee because of a blister on his right middle finger.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong makes another mistake on defense</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-crowarmstrong-r39445"/><id>urn:uuid:22fd75f4-8dac-4c01-80c2-cd15c3f1d241</id><updated>2026-05-20T21:01:32.024-04:00</updated><summary>Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is having a difficult week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jericho girls badminton's Sandra Chen helps Jayhawks roll to perfect season, 2nd straight Long Island crown</title><author><name>Christopher Matias</name><email>christopher.matias@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/badminton/high-school-badminton-qxjkvxf0"/><id>urn:uuid:43f3d132-8397-41d1-a70f-824038fb4346</id><updated>2026-05-20T20:47:22.051-04:00</updated><summary>Jericho (18-0) arrived later than originally planned due to a rescheduled AP chemistry test, but it did little to dull their performance.</summary></entry><entry><title>Joey Chestnut to defend hot dog eating title while on probation after pleading guilty to battery</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/joey-chestnut-competitive-eating-battery-probation-j48482"/><id>urn:uuid:3feb339d-9206-400f-a182-0f0363a938ed</id><updated>2026-05-20T20:20:46.827-04:00</updated><summary>Competitive eater Joey Chestnut is on probation after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge.</summary></entry><entry><title>Laura Albanese: Mets' bullpen chess game getting more complicated by the day</title><author><name>Laura Albanese</name><email>laura.albanese@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/laura-albanese/mets-bullpen-bnucg5cr"/><id>urn:uuid:572ba3a8-027a-4671-89c1-bda5be5f5709</id><updated>2026-05-20T20:11:24.340-04:00</updated><summary>Every day it seems Carlos Mendoza is trying to solve new equations in order to get through nine innings.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jericho boys badminton defeats Half Hollow Hills to win 5th consecutive Long Island championship</title><author><name>Christopher Matias</name><email>christopher.matias@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/badminton/long-island-boys-badminton-championship-qwni3e3a"/><id>urn:uuid:078fd758-4482-497b-b0c9-0aca9911e645</id><updated>2026-05-20T20:08:15.279-04:00</updated><summary>Despite having its 70-match winning streak snapped earlier this season, Jericho still won a ninth straight county title before the LI final.</summary></entry><entry><title>East Quogue waterside restaurant Dockers damaged by fire</title><author><name>Melissa Azofeifa and Nicholas Grasso</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/dockers-fire-east-quogue-io0r1pco"/><id>urn:uuid:cbc0ced3-eea6-465a-b847-e8726200745b</id><updated>2026-05-20T20:03:50.700-04:00</updated><summary>The East Quogue Fire Department responded to the blaze at Dockers Waterside on Dune Road Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Spurs' Fox out of Game 2 against Thunder with ankle issue, then Harper leaves with leg injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/spurs-deaaron-fox-ankle-x23478"/><id>urn:uuid:0828d8a8-32cf-4b82-8b04-1c2197bf3481</id><updated>2026-05-20T20:01:43.056-04:00</updated><summary>Once again, San Antonio guard De'Aaron Fox tried to go through a pregame workout.</summary></entry><entry><title>Steve Popper: Knicks' Jalen Brunson, the captain, steadied ship when club needed it most</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/steve-popper/jalen-brunson-knicks-cavs-eastern-conference-finals-jlnq6w3q"/><id>urn:uuid:1d8be14c-ee6b-4fb8-9c2c-de332fcd4d27</id><updated>2026-05-20T19:47:29.395-04:00</updated><summary>As much as the Knicks needed the on-court heroics Tuesday night, they needed belief and faith.</summary></entry><entry><title>NBA All-Rookie 1st team: Flagg, Knueppel, Edgecombe, Harper and Coward</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-all-rookie-team-q03847"/><id>urn:uuid:48a356c7-b696-48a1-9422-1396aee89c78</id><updated>2026-05-20T19:46:40.810-04:00</updated><summary>Dallas' Cooper Flagg, Charlotte's Kon Knueppel and Philadelphia's VJ Edgecombe were all unanimous first-team selections for the NBA's All-Rookie team, which was unveiled Wednesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>David Lennon: Yankees' Gerrit Cole sees greatness, longevity in Cam Schlittler's meteoric rise</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/yankees-cam-schlittler-gerrit-cole-wj42j4oh"/><id>urn:uuid:d8c33486-133c-4df3-a923-f29392080b5f</id><updated>2026-05-20T19:45:14.782-04:00</updated><summary>Gerrit Cole knows what it takes to be a reliable, consistent No. 1 pitcher, and he's convinced that Cam Schlittler is no fluke.</summary></entry><entry><title>NYS aid to Long Island schools will rise to $5.5B in 2026-27</title><author><name>Dandan Zou and Michael R. Ebert</name><email>dandan.zou@newsday.com&lt;br&gt;michael.ebert@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/school-aid-long-island-a04uf9iz"/><id>urn:uuid:9a590a51-fccc-4651-a724-171f94e18690</id><updated>2026-05-20T19:38:48.315-04:00</updated><summary>State aid figures were released Wednesday, a day after school districts had to present their budgets to voters.</summary></entry><entry><title>Timing isn't everything when spinning a budget</title><author><name>Dan Janison</name><email>Dan.Janison@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/columnists/dan-janison/state-budget-hochul-cuomo-xkyj5lg2"/><id>urn:uuid:b99f7f9a-d314-4774-a80a-d4cda9cb4a63</id><updated>2026-05-20T19:27:21.234-04:00</updated><summary>As it turns out, weeks ago Hochul was essentially shouting "last call, all aboard."</summary></entry><entry><title>Brooklyn mom who drowned 3 kids on Coney Island beach sentenced to 20 years to life</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/coney-island-mom-merdy-drowning-kids-c51074"/><id>urn:uuid:09a65400-8b30-455c-9153-decc69a30810</id><updated>2026-05-20T19:25:34.375-04:00</updated><summary>A Brooklyn woman has been sentenced to 20 years to life for drowning her three young children in the ocean near Coney Island's boardwalk.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lawsuit claims Arkansas group rejected woman's land purchase due to Jewish ancestry, Black husband</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/whites-only-community-lawsuit-arkansas-r33304"/><id>urn:uuid:b8d6cbe6-b034-4ff7-9ad8-00deea419e8a</id><updated>2026-05-20T19:10:02.142-04:00</updated><summary>A real estate broker says in a lawsuit that an organization denied her the opportunity to purchase land in an Arkansas development because of her Jewish ancestry, and because she has a Black husband and biracial children.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jhonny Pereda hits 1st MLB home run as Mariners beat White Sox 5-4 to win 3-game series</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/white-sox-mariners-score-x43090"/><id>urn:uuid:e14a47b5-6091-44d5-ad6f-eb78c02ba938</id><updated>2026-05-20T19:09:22.406-04:00</updated><summary>Jhonny Pereda hit his first MLB homer, Randy Arozarena also went deep and scored three runs, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scottie Scheffler looks for putting rebound on revamped greens at his hometown Byron Nelson</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/byron-nelson-preview-scottie-scheffler-o76562"/><id>urn:uuid:496f941e-2c6d-498d-89ba-3d1b193f762a</id><updated>2026-05-20T18:51:20.538-04:00</updated><summary>Scottie Scheffler is eager to test the difficulty of the revamped greens at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson a year after tying the PGA Tour's 72-hole scoring record while winning his hometown event by eight shots.</summary></entry><entry><title>Owner of 'Peanuts' music sues 3 companies and US government alleging illegal use of its catchy tunes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/peanuts-guaraldi-music-charlie-brown-christmas-lawsuits-r45048"/><id>urn:uuid:2ba464dd-8e4b-48f4-b007-cd00cc12e31f</id><updated>2026-05-20T18:49:57.547-04:00</updated><summary>The owner of the music of "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and other "Peanuts" television specials filed four lawsuits Wednesday over what they say is the illegal use of the jazzy piano tunes of Vince Guaraldi.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blue Jays' José Berríos undergoes Tommy John surgery</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/jose-berrios-blue-jays-injury-c49327"/><id>urn:uuid:4b447e76-5d77-4d89-b162-fb85ec4fc8e1</id><updated>2026-05-20T18:40:01.946-04:00</updated><summary>José Berríos underwent a full Tommy John surgery on his right elbow Wednesday, sidelining the veteran Toronto Blue Jays starter well into the 2027 season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Braves designate José Azócar for assignment, activate Eli White from injured list</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/braves-eli-white-jose-azocar-l45254"/><id>urn:uuid:4689cfe0-b3c9-49de-99a1-f2af2a092f5c</id><updated>2026-05-20T18:36:01.835-04:00</updated><summary>The Atlanta Braves have designated outfielder José Azócar for assignment and activated outfielder Eli White from the seven-day concussion injured list.</summary></entry><entry><title>Taylor Lindberg, of Port Washington, charged with abusing 7-year-old child</title><author><name>Candice Ferrette</name><email>candice.ferrette@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/port-washington-nassau-police-taylor-lindberg-co53w16i"/><id>urn:uuid:8c63e126-ac8c-4d57-ab7f-650b698aa6fc</id><updated>2026-05-20T18:33:01.575-04:00</updated><summary>Officers arrested Taylor Lindberg, 18, a library tutor, after an investigation by the Port Washington and Nassau County police.</summary></entry><entry><title>Athletics right-hander Gunnar Hoglund undergoes hip surgery and won't pitch this season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/athletics-gunnar-hoglund-hip-surgery-p70405"/><id>urn:uuid:614f9f3b-eb35-49c9-8d0a-e79174043dbd</id><updated>2026-05-20T18:30:32.959-04:00</updated><summary>Athletics right-hander Gunnar Hoglund won't pitch this season as he recovers from hip surgery.</summary></entry><entry><title>Browns QB race under Monken remains wide open as offseason enters organized practice stage</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/browns-watson-sanders-monken-o92095"/><id>urn:uuid:28235b56-7c18-413d-b745-991097601e25</id><updated>2026-05-20T18:30:27.590-04:00</updated><summary>Todd Monken reiterated two points about the quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders as the Cleveland Browns held their second voluntary organized team activity practice on Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>LuHi baseball's Matt Muzikant throws three-hitter to lead Crusaders to NYSAIS championship</title><author><name>Brian Heyman</name><email>brian.heyman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/long-island-lutheran-high-school-baseball-matt-muzikant-nysais-championship-d3zwwag0"/><id>urn:uuid:08074ba1-6cbb-4f87-b4cf-1daeb209c0ef</id><updated>2026-05-20T18:18:20.626-04:00</updated><summary>The Crusaders' ace struck out eight and walked none to lead Long Island Lutheran to its first state title.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about the US indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/raul-castro-indictment-cuba-1996-shootdown-explained-v14887"/><id>urn:uuid:e486a539-b66e-4914-aa19-e09900973a52</id><updated>2026-05-20T18:14:50.299-04:00</updated><summary>Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has been charged in a U.S. indictment with murder and other crimes for his alleged role in the downing of two civilian aircraft operated by Miami-based exiles in 1996 off the coast of the Caribbean island.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ketel Marte, Geraldo Perdomo lead D-backs to 6-3 win over Giants and a 3-game sweep</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/giants-diamondbacks-score-n42352"/><id>urn:uuid:7a53becf-efbb-40d2-bd82-f4dafbea718f</id><updated>2026-05-20T18:09:27.993-04:00</updated><summary>Ketel Marte hit a two-run homer, Geraldo Perdomo drove in three runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks finished a three-game sweep of the San Francisco Giants with a 6-3 win.</summary></entry><entry><title>Woman charged with damaging a Jesus statue at an East Islip church</title><author><name>Candice Ferrette</name><email>candice.ferrette@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/east-islip-church-jesus-mrfnhlyn"/><id>urn:uuid:5b124872-cfb7-45a4-9474-bb144663cec0</id><updated>2026-05-20T18:00:10.104-04:00</updated><summary>Suffolk police arrested Deyonna Subert early Wednesday following an investigation by Hate Crimes Unit detectives.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cuba secured its independence on May 20, 1902, but the island doesn't celebrate it. Here's why</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cuba-independence-day-may-20-us-trump-government-e95042"/><id>urn:uuid:e60e8514-9aac-4e12-be27-1d4bbf971028</id><updated>2026-05-20T17:58:07.290-04:00</updated><summary>Cuba's independence on May 20, 1902, isn't celebrated by its socialist government.</summary></entry><entry><title>RFK Jr. fires leaders of group that sets guidelines for preventive health screenings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-kennedy-preventive-services-task-force-fired-i20573"/><id>urn:uuid:37e55f74-5145-44cf-9fdc-5f42e5255723</id><updated>2026-05-20T17:53:18.401-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration has fired the two leaders of an influential health group that determines when insurance must provide free preventive care like mammograms for millions of Americans.</summary></entry><entry><title>Friends Academy's Charles Nevin wins second Nassau boys golf title</title><author><name>Jared Valluzzi</name><email>jared.valluzzi@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/golf/charles-nevin-friends-academy-nassau-golf-championships-oeszxk8o"/><id>urn:uuid:b715f3c8-f58f-4793-ad5b-e789dc14da58</id><updated>2026-05-20T17:50:31.281-04:00</updated><summary>Nevin also helped Friends Academy win its first team championship since 2002.</summary></entry><entry><title>Caitlin Clark sidelined for Fever vs. Fire with back injury, her first game missed this season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/fever-caitlin-clark-injury-back-c98412"/><id>urn:uuid:21774324-b763-4baa-9c59-e22a96d0a5e7</id><updated>2026-05-20T17:45:04.655-04:00</updated><summary>Caitlin Clark has a back injury and was ruled out by the Indiana Fever for Wednesday night's game against the Portland Fire.</summary></entry><entry><title>Marlins option struggling left-hander Braxton Garrett to Triple-A Jacksonville</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/marlins-braxton-garrett-d02021"/><id>urn:uuid:bb865341-5005-4d9e-abe1-7f9880898ab6</id><updated>2026-05-20T17:38:35.667-04:00</updated><summary>The Miami Marlins have optioned Braxton Garrett to Triple-A Jacksonville.</summary></entry><entry><title>Roosevelt man sentenced in beating death behind Chuck E. Cheese restaurant in Hempstead</title><author><name>Janon Fisher</name><email>janon.fisher@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/sentence-beating-death-chuck-e-cheese-hempstead-wvijseo8"/><id>urn:uuid:eb2e9f79-e96f-4374-97df-3975c6d89f6a</id><updated>2026-05-20T17:32:36.046-04:00</updated><summary>Dennis "Midnight" Ray, 64, accepted no responsibility during the sentencing for his role in the killing of 59-year-old Jose Osma, of Copiague.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michigan woman whose name inspired band to become Greta Van Fleet dies at 95</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/gretna-van-fleet-rock-band-u74780"/><id>urn:uuid:437e4d4f-0eea-4794-9c50-f4e5bf6a4b4a</id><updated>2026-05-20T17:27:55.071-04:00</updated><summary>The Michigan woman who inspired the name of the rock band Greta Van Fleet has died.</summary></entry><entry><title>UN votes to support strong action on climate change despite US efforts to thwart the effort</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/climate-change-vanuatu-trump-administration-international-court-a48631"/><id>urn:uuid:7746eb8e-b2e9-4256-a728-d5b6a577fab0</id><updated>2026-05-20T17:23:19.869-04:00</updated><summary>The U.N. General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to support strong action to prevent climate change despite recent diplomatic efforts by the United States to have the measure withdrawn.</summary></entry><entry><title>SpaceX reveals plans for what could be the biggest-ever initial public offering</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/spacex-initial-public-offering-musk-e60286"/><id>urn:uuid:202f49d6-41c7-41db-a37e-75395d293937</id><updated>2026-05-20T17:23:10.385-04:00</updated><summary>Elon Musk announced plans Wednesday for one of the biggest sales of stock to the public ever for his space company that is currently losing billions of dollars year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Two deaths at Michigan's women's prison renew concerns over medical care</title><author><name> Bridge Michigan</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/michigan-womens-prison-deaths-concerns-medical-care-x28675"/><id>urn:uuid:9465216b-d191-410a-92a7-0854ab3bbbd5</id><updated>2026-05-20T17:12:49.494-04:00</updated><summary>Two sudden deaths at Michigan's only women's prison are renewing concerns about medical care and conditions.</summary></entry><entry><title>Josh Hart checks ego at the door</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/josh-hart-checks-ego-at-the-door-k28335"/><id>urn:uuid:40261355-b87a-4be7-9031-ec5f01518f0c</id><updated>2026-05-20T17:12:09.784-04:00</updated><summary>Josh Hart wasn't on the floor to help end Game 1 for the Knicks. Here's</summary></entry><entry><title>3 dead in New Mexico and first responders decontaminated after exposure to unknown substance</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/overdose-deaths-new-mexico-e57907"/><id>urn:uuid:62f436bd-052f-4ba3-84a8-bd7de4bfa159</id><updated>2026-05-20T17:11:59.824-04:00</updated><summary>New Mexico authorities say three people are dead and more than a dozen first responders were assessed for possible exposure to an unidentified substance after being called to a rural home for a suspected drug overdose.</summary></entry><entry><title>PSEG apologizes for debt-collection furor; LIPA calls for more oversight</title><author><name>Mark Harrington</name><email>mark.harrington@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/lipa-pseg-long-island-debt-collection-hxcckm66"/><id>urn:uuid:0d2476f7-a44f-4f62-a2d9-bb9d9f3110b3</id><updated>2026-05-20T17:05:28.144-04:00</updated><summary>Comments made by a former PSEG supervisor about using shutoffs and other aggressive tactics to get customers in arrears to pay up have led to probes.</summary></entry><entry><title>A look at the notable accomplishments of Aaron Rodgers' career as he enters his final season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/aaron-rodgers-pittsburgh-steelers-d36475"/><id>urn:uuid:005b7575-46c4-403e-8743-63bc082d225f</id><updated>2026-05-20T17:05:24.166-04:00</updated><summary>Aaron Rodgers is running it back one last time before calling it a career.</summary></entry><entry><title>NTSB: Flaw that led to engine flying off UPS plane grew unnoticed under relaxed inspection schedule</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ups-louisville-ntsb-md11-plane-engine-c58859"/><id>urn:uuid:73f236f3-d17c-4f39-8550-33045dc21830</id><updated>2026-05-20T17:04:05.087-04:00</updated><summary>The UPS plane crash that killed 15 people after an engine flew off its left wing might have been prevented under the original inspection schedule.</summary></entry><entry><title>Arrest in 'grandparent' scam when police intervene as Queens man picks up $10,000 payment</title><author><name>Nicholas Spangler</name><email>nicholas.spangler@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/grandparent-scam-queens-man-arrest-c3438tq8"/><id>urn:uuid:181de703-6af7-43ce-84ca-daae6b0a94cf</id><updated>2026-05-20T16:58:30.733-04:00</updated><summary>Zhenye Chen was arrested after he picked up $10,000 sent overnight by a Minnesota woman who believed her grandson was in trouble.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nvidia Q1 results surpass Wall Street expectations thanks to massive AI chip demand</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/nvidia-ai-earnings-revenue-r98526"/><id>urn:uuid:48324611-4775-4287-be53-f73a1f66718b</id><updated>2026-05-20T16:57:57.552-04:00</updated><summary>Artificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidia's quarterly results blew past Wall Street's expectations once again, fueled by massive demand for its high-end AI chips.</summary></entry><entry><title>Washington Capitals re-sign Timothy Liljegren to a 2-year, $6.5 million contract</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/capitals-liljegren-w89191"/><id>urn:uuid:d9016cc9-336f-4545-8d98-22ec322a5546</id><updated>2026-05-20T16:57:21.521-04:00</updated><summary>The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman Timothy Liljegren to a two-year contract worth $6.5 million.</summary></entry><entry><title>3 Bayport women arrested in connection with torture, death of 7-year-old child in their care</title><author><name>Grant Parpan and Nicole Fuller</name><email>nicole.fuller@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/7-year-old-torture-kill-indictment-long-island-sqiykbzd"/><id>urn:uuid:aa1b0cd8-1301-4020-baa0-36d902e0d511</id><updated>2026-05-20T16:54:46.918-04:00</updated><summary>"This was not an alleged single act of violence. It was months of alleged systematic cruelty and sadistic abuse, meticulously documented," said Suffolk DA Ray Tierney.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michigan is old and getting older. Experts warn of looming consequences</title><author><name> Bridge Michigan</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/michigan-aging-population-labor-market-tax-revenue-j06783"/><id>urn:uuid:72f735fd-85ef-459a-b2b2-7015192c90e5</id><updated>2026-05-20T16:50:33.286-04:00</updated><summary>State demographers warn that Michigan's aging population and stagnant labor market could have serious consequences if not addressed.</summary></entry><entry><title>Attorneys for Tennessee inmate worry state could use expired drugs for lethal injection</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/carruthers-lethal-injection-execution-memphis-tennessee-o99893"/><id>urn:uuid:e96d18c9-cc59-46ab-8446-ae485bc908f2</id><updated>2026-05-20T16:49:37.853-04:00</updated><summary>Attorneys for a Tennessee death row inmate say they are concerned the state may be planning to use expired lethal injection drugs at a planned execution on Thursday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump has long kept his tax returns secret. He says that might change now, after IRS deal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-irs-tax-justice-department-l58646"/><id>urn:uuid:91b51399-6e47-49ba-981c-fa2f896b71ab</id><updated>2026-05-20T16:42:54.418-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump's legal team has reached a deal with the Justice Department to drop tax claims against him, his family and associates.</summary></entry><entry><title>NCAA infractions expert says Brendan Sorsby faces long odds challenging permanent ban for gambling</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/sorsby-gambling-lawsuit-texas-tech-k87349"/><id>urn:uuid:e4166875-84cf-4e58-af8f-c3ad06a7cc8d</id><updated>2026-05-20T16:41:28.152-04:00</updated><summary>A former arbitrator of NCAA infractions cases says Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby faces an uphill fight trying to force the NCAA to stand down on enforcing the policy that permanently bans athletes who are found to have wagered on their own team.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Trail Blazers have laid off employees as part of a restructuring effort</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/portland-trail-blazers-layoffs-tom-dundon-r06303"/><id>urn:uuid:0435bfc8-7553-4590-8d51-bdb2f52a52a5</id><updated>2026-05-20T16:32:46.357-04:00</updated><summary>The Portland Trail Blazers have laid off employees as new owner Tom Dundon cuts costs.</summary></entry><entry><title>James Murdoch, media scion, strikes deal for New York Magazine and Vox</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/james-murdoch-vox-media-new-york-magazine-d33744"/><id>urn:uuid:d1c2140a-8614-4e82-a2f8-b7c9f5016164</id><updated>2026-05-20T16:26:15.273-04:00</updated><summary>Media scion James Murdoch has struck a deal with the Vox Media digital company to acquire New York magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network and the Vox editorial brand.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oregon files lawsuit seeking $10,000 from former player who transferred to Oklahoma</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/oregon-lawsuit-dakoda-fields-q25626"/><id>urn:uuid:69c33db5-99b6-448f-98f2-4029e061cb37</id><updated>2026-05-20T16:21:30.076-04:00</updated><summary>The University of Oregon says one of its former football players owes it $10,000.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nathaniel Lowe has 2 doubles, drives in 3 as Reds beat Phils 9-4 for Mattingly's first series loss</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/reds-phillies-score-l94272"/><id>urn:uuid:9e2680d1-7969-47fa-923e-1b2e7d6769fd</id><updated>2026-05-20T16:17:19.268-04:00</updated><summary>Nathaniel Lowe doubled twice and drove in three runs, including a pivotal two-bagger in the seventh inning, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-4.</summary></entry><entry><title>Joe Ryan pitches the Twins past the Astros 4-1 with a 12-strikeout masterpiece over 6 innings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/astros-twins-score-c06703"/><id>urn:uuid:41788ffd-9a36-49aa-9081-49085cd89485</id><updated>2026-05-20T16:17:02.840-04:00</updated><summary>Joe Ryan matched his career high with 12 strikeouts over six innings, Ryan Kreidler hit a three-run home run against his former team and the Minnesota Twins beat the Houston Astros 4-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hunter Feduccia hits 1st MLB home run and Rays sweep Orioles with a 5-3 win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/orioles-rays-score-y29579"/><id>urn:uuid:7f09accb-aea7-4060-9060-8c14535ec225</id><updated>2026-05-20T16:13:16.815-04:00</updated><summary>Richie Palacios hit a go-ahead single, Hunter Feduccia homered and the Tampa Bay Rays used a four-run eighth inning to complete a sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with a 5-3 win.</summary></entry><entry><title>House committee discusses modernizing the TSA as Trump seeks to privatize airport screening</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/tsa-privatization-airports-officers-contractors-n44364"/><id>urn:uuid:78966b93-4e03-4412-8af8-f6dddaedfd04</id><updated>2026-05-20T16:09:10.802-04:00</updated><summary>A House committee has discussed the future of the Transportation Security Administration as the Trump administration lobbies to replace TSA officers with private contractors.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suffolk's GOP chair leaves day job</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/the-point/jesse-garcia-suffolk-boe-anthony-desposito-labor-prayer-thgiecab"/><id>urn:uuid:d18d3f68-c8cf-4e11-ba53-2771a91d4f6d</id><updated>2026-05-20T16:02:16.129-04:00</updated><summary>The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Democrats try to defeat candidate expressing antisemitic views in Texas runoff on Tuesday</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/texas-runoff-galindo-garcia-primary-election-antisemitism-i87801"/><id>urn:uuid:39d9aca6-aed4-49bd-af9d-bc9b7664b3ca</id><updated>2026-05-20T15:59:41.958-04:00</updated><summary>Democratic leaders are trying to prevent Maureen Galindo, a candidate who has repeatedly expressed antisemitic views, from winning their party's nomination in next week's Texas runoff, and they've accused Republicans of propping up her campaign.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge refuses to postpone June 1 civil trial over deadly 2024 collapse of Baltimore bridge</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/baltimore-key-bridge-collapse-trial-f67694"/><id>urn:uuid:f6b7ad6b-8c27-4800-a41d-24e6477cfc12</id><updated>2026-05-20T15:56:59.105-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has refused to postpone a trial next month for civil claims stemming from the 2024 collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mariners' Crawford open to moving from shortstop to 3rd base. Brash returns to bullpen</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mariners-brash-crawford-emerson-h80921"/><id>urn:uuid:bf9673ba-9b75-41d8-8f84-286a8ba8082e</id><updated>2026-05-20T15:44:57.929-04:00</updated><summary>The Seattle Mariners' longest-tenured shortstop, J.</summary></entry><entry><title>Watchdog group head asks Manhattan DA to prosecute Eric Adams on dismissed federal corruption charges</title><author><name>Janon Fisher</name><email>janon.fisher@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/adams-bragg-federal-corruption-indictment-jr0e9t6r"/><id>urn:uuid:33e690e2-12e4-43ee-8d2f-468017756e40</id><updated>2026-05-20T15:43:28.234-04:00</updated><summary>The executive director of Citizens Union wrote an open letter to the Manhattan DA urging him to pick up the corruption case against former Mayor Eric Adams.</summary></entry><entry><title>UCLA's basketball team reloads with four transfers to bolster the Bruins</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/transfer-portal-ucla-e92549"/><id>urn:uuid:143ac5a2-7ba4-49a9-9189-127c1cef7eea</id><updated>2026-05-20T15:42:42.249-04:00</updated><summary>UCLA's basketball team has added four players through the transfer portal.</summary></entry><entry><title>Joe Burrow thrilled by Bengals' bold offseason moves, but says he didn't drive them</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/bengals-joe-burrow-t74864"/><id>urn:uuid:60a20783-a744-4808-9d87-5da90d506acc</id><updated>2026-05-20T15:35:06.982-04:00</updated><summary>Joe Burrow has praised the Cincinnati Bengals' offseason moves, expressing excitement about the team's new roster.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ohio woman accused of illegally voting as a noncitizen acquitted at trial</title><author><name> Signal Ohio</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/maria-dearaujo-ohio-voting-noncitizen-acquitted-p10498"/><id>urn:uuid:f423032c-4b94-428a-b6ab-454230f353c4</id><updated>2026-05-20T15:34:50.197-04:00</updated><summary>A U.S. citizen has been found not guilty of illegally voting in the 2018 election in Ohio while she was a lawful permanent resident.</summary></entry><entry><title>Movie Review: Boots Riley's 'I Love Boosters' is a wild, surrealist social satire</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/movie-review-i-love-boosters-f21818"/><id>urn:uuid:8b7c287a-7023-4693-84df-6bfa579b4f3d</id><updated>2026-05-20T15:32:58.345-04:00</updated><summary>Keke Palmer stars in Boots Riley's social satire "I Love Boosters," in theaters Friday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kolkata stays in playoff contention with 4-wicket win over Mumbai in Indian Premier League</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/ipl-kolkata-mumbai-u41363"/><id>urn:uuid:c31d7145-307a-44df-af2b-e4ee07291647</id><updated>2026-05-20T15:28:39.850-04:00</updated><summary>Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoffs hopes alive with a four-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League.</summary></entry><entry><title>Missouri's Ahmad Hardy thanks supporters as he continues his recovery from gunshot wound</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/ahmad-hardy-missouri-shooting-v06758"/><id>urn:uuid:bfcfe376-fc72-41a3-8d08-83f39f1affac</id><updated>2026-05-20T15:21:40.245-04:00</updated><summary>Ahmad Hardy is back in Missouri just over a week after the All-America running back was shot in his home state of Mississippi.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brooks Koepka enjoys grind in his PGA Tour return from LIV and calls every week a fresh start</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/brooks-koepka-pga-liv-byron-nelson-b74688"/><id>urn:uuid:04830ce5-7ea4-471f-820f-c30602f3f75e</id><updated>2026-05-20T15:19:13.757-04:00</updated><summary>Every week feels like a new fresh start for Brooks Koepka in his return to the PGA Tour from LIV Golf.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alex Palou's continued IndyCar domination draws more boos as he chases a 2nd straight Indy 500 crown</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/indianapolis-500-indycar-palou-r57938"/><id>urn:uuid:f6faf915-5bf0-4297-bc81-5a51de87cbbf</id><updated>2026-05-20T15:14:43.240-04:00</updated><summary>Alex Palou senses a change among IndyCar fans these days.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nashville gives hint of Super Bowl 2030 as officials celebrate Music City's biggest event yet</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/super-bowl-nashville-2030-o07978"/><id>urn:uuid:96cd76d9-64f6-4cb8-aecf-b60a6a2c1671</id><updated>2026-05-20T15:06:38.592-04:00</updated><summary>Nashville has given a hint of what the NFL and football fans can expect in 2030 from Music City for Super Bowl 64.</summary></entry><entry><title>Longwood High School open Thursday after building struck by lightning</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/weather/thunderstorms-long-island-cold-front-yf9uonny"/><id>urn:uuid:1e35167a-e994-4069-8865-29d57fff8bc7</id><updated>2026-05-20T15:06:02.817-04:00</updated><summary>The fire lead to a "smoke condition" in the gymnasium ceiling, authorities said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Final case at UN tribunals for Yugoslavia and Rwanda atrocities comes to an end</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/un-tribunal-rwanda-felicien-kabuga-v83376"/><id>urn:uuid:8a7db7f7-6b6a-4ef4-90d4-80b64d47e878</id><updated>2026-05-20T15:04:54.014-04:00</updated><summary>The U.N. courts set up to prosecute the atrocities committed during the violent disintegration of Yugoslavia in the early 1990s and the 1994 Rwandan genocide have held their final session.</summary></entry><entry><title>As CFP barrels toward 24 teams, the questions remain: Who's paying for this, and how much?</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/college-football-playoff-expansion-w56461"/><id>urn:uuid:03737dbd-9e03-4bce-a1d8-a83a08dab165</id><updated>2026-05-20T15:04:34.252-04:00</updated><summary>The Big Ten is pushing to expand the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, but the question is who will televise it.</summary></entry><entry><title>Madison Square Garden won't move under new Penn Station plan picked by Trump administration</title><author><name>Alfonso A. Castillo and Candice Ferrette</name><email>candice.ferrette@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/penn-station-msg-amtrak-g7fnohqi"/><id>urn:uuid:058995bf-8d4d-4b96-b37c-f4df9c859c4c</id><updated>2026-05-20T15:01:21.818-04:00</updated><summary>Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Amtrak, which owns Penn, announced the selection Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nassau County Police Department honors fallen officers</title><author><name>Joseph Ostapiuk</name><email>joseph.ostapiuk@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/nassau-officers-fallen-memorial-ugzv23pb"/><id>urn:uuid:92a42085-829f-4012-8ee5-a74852c14de2</id><updated>2026-05-20T14:57:15.681-04:00</updated><summary>The department's memorial honors a total of 50 officers who died in the line of duty.</summary></entry><entry><title>Aaron Rodgers says the 2026 NFL season will be his last: 'This is it'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/pittsburgh-steelers-aaron-rodgers-n41881"/><id>urn:uuid:e1fa0afa-7779-4406-bb94-2c2081a7376c</id><updated>2026-05-20T14:52:31.670-04:00</updated><summary>Aaron Rodgers says his 22nd season in the NFL will be his last.</summary></entry><entry><title>LeBron James to tape live podcast with Tyrese Haliburton in NYC at Fanatics Fest on July 16</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/lebron-james-nba-fanatics-fest-v60363"/><id>urn:uuid:7689f974-4974-4108-b8f7-b588e335827a</id><updated>2026-05-20T14:51:26.573-04:00</updated><summary>LeBron James will likely have a few things to say about free agency on July 16.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sinkhole keeps LaGuardia Airport runway closed</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso and John Asbury</name><email>john.asbury@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/laguardia-runway-sinkhole-iw79oc28"/><id>urn:uuid:a692eb0d-8246-42e4-a805-dfbf1de15e82</id><updated>2026-05-20T14:50:54.647-04:00</updated><summary>It remained unclear when the runway would open again for flights.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brazil's Lula adds pressure on big techs by increasing their liability for illegal user content</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brazil-lula-big-techs-decree-pressure-j38183"/><id>urn:uuid:7304ce81-866b-4398-acfc-11a7d17f7350</id><updated>2026-05-20T14:49:03.514-04:00</updated><summary>Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed two decrees on Wednesday to add pressure on big tech companies by making them liable for illegal content shared by its users and opening way for investigations through a government body on their response to such cases.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sabres reward coach Lindy Ruff with 2-year contract extension after breakthrough season in Buffalo</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/sabres-lindy-ruff-contract-extension-n51378"/><id>urn:uuid:fdfaf7e6-a92d-424a-8f57-8d29217b0dae</id><updated>2026-05-20T14:41:04.339-04:00</updated><summary>Having transformed the Buffalo Sabres into contenders again, Lindy Ruff will have the opportunity to build on the team's breakthrough season by continuing his second stint as coach.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jim Furyk and Keegan Bradley added as assistant captains for Presidents Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/presidents-cup-assistant-captains-furyk-bradley-h47013"/><id>urn:uuid:cc3ce7a6-4f04-4405-951a-bb86273e9b37</id><updated>2026-05-20T14:31:16.981-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. Presidents Cup captain Brandt Snedeker will have plenty of experience helping him at Medinah.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alabama's US Senate race heads to runoff as House primaries are in limbo over redistricting fight</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/alabama-election-2026-senate-governor-l59974"/><id>urn:uuid:601bf2f3-f098-4f08-bf74-e659e00612c2</id><updated>2026-05-20T14:20:54.190-04:00</updated><summary>The runoff field for a U.S. Senate seat has been set in Alabama, a state that also will have a high-profile race for governor this fall and congressional seats that could be scrambled amid a wave of Republican redistricting.</summary></entry><entry><title>Harvard faculty votes to make it more difficult for undergrads to earn A's</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/harvard-university-grade-inflation-limits-e20726"/><id>urn:uuid:e754d08c-9588-4c4d-872c-d16e9c487b7b</id><updated>2026-05-20T14:17:39.977-04:00</updated><summary>Harvard University faculty have voted to limit the number of A grades awarded to undergraduates, approving one of the most sweeping efforts by a major university to curb grade inflation.</summary></entry><entry><title>US beats Germany 4-3 in shootout at ice hockey worlds, Switzerland and Sweden win big</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/hockey-worlds-us-switzerland-sweden-v49634"/><id>urn:uuid:0bde90a6-002b-4f58-b829-5edb99b37383</id><updated>2026-05-20T14:12:49.663-04:00</updated><summary>Ryan Leonard scored the decisive penalty for the United States in a 4-3 shootout win over Germany at the ice hockey world championship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Timberwolves will be as aggressive as possible this summer in trying to improve, Tim Connelly says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-playoffs-timberwolves-connelly-a19107"/><id>urn:uuid:2c849261-3b9e-463f-b132-52a69b431c90</id><updated>2026-05-20T14:12:24.155-04:00</updated><summary>Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly is promising to be aggressive about trying to improve the team this summer after losing to the San Antonio Spurs in a six-game second-round playoff series.</summary></entry><entry><title>Republicans mull dropping $1 billion security money request for the White House and Trump's ballroom</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-white-house-ballroom-settlement-fund-republicans-u52854"/><id>urn:uuid:8e43db3e-cf81-47a3-8c7f-4caf4acf2e30</id><updated>2026-05-20T14:08:24.226-04:00</updated><summary>Republican senators are considering dropping a proposal for $1 billion in security money for the White House complex and President Donald Trump's ballroom after it has failed to win enough party support on Capitol Hill.</summary></entry><entry><title>Neptune's mysterious moon Nereid may be an original, study shows</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/neptune-moon-nereid-nasa-webb-telescope-h18486"/><id>urn:uuid:b32bcd6b-2eff-4082-b9d2-be8fcdc017d8</id><updated>2026-05-20T14:01:19.277-04:00</updated><summary>Neptune's mysterious, far-flung moon Nereid may be the last of the planet's original companions.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mexico City airport races to finish $500M renovation as the 2026 World Cup nears</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mexico-city-world-cup-airport-repairs-o56884"/><id>urn:uuid:1441167e-b3c1-4bf3-baea-7fa1ee104dd6</id><updated>2026-05-20T14:00:33.576-04:00</updated><summary>With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, Mexico City's Benito Juárez International Airport is a chaotic construction site.</summary></entry><entry><title>AI anxiety won't be eased by universal basic income</title><author><name>Kathryn Anne Edwards</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/ai-anxiety-universal-basic-income-thadrm4s"/><id>urn:uuid:7c223fde-1671-411a-bf5b-39d4bbbc44a9</id><updated>2026-05-20T14:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The fear of AI can be mitigated if we stop leaving the bottom of the labor market behind.</summary></entry><entry><title>Timeline of recent US-Cuba relations amid heightened tensions in Trump's second term</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/castro-cuba-trump-tensions-y10101"/><id>urn:uuid:24953d90-9f7f-4fb5-b30d-bf3e4e1b764e</id><updated>2026-05-20T13:57:50.514-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro is pushing U.S. relations with the communist-run island to the foreground.</summary></entry><entry><title>Three Village voters defeat tax to support Stony Brook's Long Island Museum</title><author><name>Carl MacGowan</name><email>carl.macgowan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/long-island-museum-tax-xmmpwb7c"/><id>urn:uuid:9f379c02-1b97-413d-bed5-9101b6dc366d</id><updated>2026-05-20T13:57:35.729-04:00</updated><summary>The tax was rejected by a more than 2-1 margin in a district where the school budget also failed. In Southold, voters approved an annual tax for the Southold Historical Museum.</summary></entry><entry><title>As 'The Boys' ends, actors reveal their craziest stunts and what's next for Vought</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/boys-series-finale-t44713"/><id>urn:uuid:90ad35a8-223f-4d13-ae63-97a0f42b8ee0</id><updated>2026-05-20T13:51:41.926-04:00</updated><summary>"The Boys" is airing its series finale after five seasons of death, depravity and digs at the capitalistic superhero-industrial complex.</summary></entry><entry><title>Holy deception: Rome's 'sexy priest' calendar star never set foot in a seminary</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/italy-priest-calendar-sexy-p84862"/><id>urn:uuid:bd560695-abba-4690-b1d1-a7d03e2c84f0</id><updated>2026-05-20T13:48:13.847-04:00</updated><summary>A calendar featuring close-ups of young, handsome priests has been a popular Rome souvenir for two decades.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge bars certain evidence from the trial of the man accused of sparking the deadly Palisades Fire</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/palisades-fire-jonathan-rinderknecht-trial-d38697"/><id>urn:uuid:b0570f5a-e186-4586-b17e-ef95479ac1ff</id><updated>2026-05-20T13:46:38.434-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has ruled that attorneys for the man accused of sparking last year's deadly Palisades Fire in and around Los Angeles can't introduce evidence or arguments at his arson trial about alleged negligence by the fire department in responding to an earlier blaze.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kentucky and Gonzaga agree to discontinue their men's basketball series</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/gonzaga-kentucky-wildcats-m23258"/><id>urn:uuid:2e80bce3-2cdb-4649-987b-8f63066b0ec4</id><updated>2026-05-20T13:46:23.266-04:00</updated><summary>Kentucky and Gonzaga have mutually agreed to discontinue a men's college basketball series that had been scheduled to run for two more seasons.</summary></entry><entry><title>Billy Joel is in 'great spirits,' 'making progress,' says longtime booking agent Dennis Arfa</title><author><name>Rafer Guzm&amp;aacute;n</name><email>rafer.guzman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music/dennis-arfa-billy-joel-l931sy0v"/><id>urn:uuid:356d331e-49de-4073-a7e8-67f01a53d935</id><updated>2026-05-20T13:45:42.621-04:00</updated><summary>Dennis Arfa, who has worked with Joel for 50 years, will be inducted next month into the LI Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ex-prosecutor charged with sending to herself copy of Smith report on Trump classified files probe</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-classified-files-investigation-jack-smith-f20502"/><id>urn:uuid:06d39bf9-c033-413e-bce5-0da4b9e9de83</id><updated>2026-05-20T13:45:32.012-04:00</updated><summary>A former federal prosecutor is facing federal charges over allegations that she sent a report detailing Jack Smith's investigation into President Donald Trump's hoarding of classified documents to her personal email account, despite a judge's order to keep it secret.</summary></entry><entry><title>Train a trucker like a pilot and you'll get safer roads</title><author><name>Thomas Black</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/commercial-truck-safety-roads-fwneha1c"/><id>urn:uuid:a0602d02-f10b-4056-9f66-2221e2d53364</id><updated>2026-05-20T13:43:09.502-04:00</updated><summary>Any decrease in the thousands of lives that are lost on US roads every year would make that extra cost well worth it.</summary></entry><entry><title>US military boards Iranian-flagged oil tanker suspected of trying to breach blockade</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-blockade-oil-tanker-military-boards-v65085"/><id>urn:uuid:b14f42a9-0f66-464d-9bda-4c7b757cfed9</id><updated>2026-05-20T13:43:06.981-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. military says it boarded an Iranian-flagged commercial oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that was suspected of trying to violate the American blockade.</summary></entry><entry><title>Arsenal fans feel the joy of European soccer's season of wild and historic title winners</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/european-soccer-surprise-champions-arsenal-a11657"/><id>urn:uuid:f8335171-5961-4fdb-889f-b139e2933c27</id><updated>2026-05-20T13:40:09.491-04:00</updated><summary>The joy that flowed across north London for Arsenal clinching a Premier League title has capped a European soccer trend this season that started in a Swedish fishing village.</summary></entry><entry><title>NYS budget includes $39B for schools statewide</title><author><name>Keshia Clukey</name><email>keshia.clukey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/hochul-budget-lmeu9u8i"/><id>urn:uuid:3771a889-69ba-484a-98e1-646f26d2c9b6</id><updated>2026-05-20T13:37:30.612-04:00</updated><summary>The plan freezes tuition for in-state, undergraduate students attending the state's public colleges and universities.</summary></entry><entry><title>AP Was There when Cuban fighter jets shot down two exile planes from Miami</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cuba-brothers-rescue-plane-shootdown-miami-e24035"/><id>urn:uuid:b9fef57d-ea12-4998-9b1e-7f5d0cd4a446</id><updated>2026-05-20T13:37:11.100-04:00</updated><summary>When Cuban government fighter jets shot down two small planes flown by members of a Cuban exile group from Miami 30 years ago, The Associated Press was there.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lawsuit accuses Massachusetts schools of segregating students of color in low-opportunity districts</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/school-desegregation-lawsuit-massachusetts-h94064"/><id>urn:uuid:460df5cc-2cb3-445e-93c9-5f129c44323d</id><updated>2026-05-20T13:31:36.929-04:00</updated><summary>A lawsuit filed on behalf of students and community organizations in Massachusetts argues the state is illegally maintaining schools that are racially segregated, concentrating Black and Latino students in high-poverty districts with fewer opportunities.</summary></entry><entry><title>9 deportees from US arrive in Sierra Leone under third-country agreement</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/sierra-leone-deportations-united-states-r36861"/><id>urn:uuid:629df0f8-f1b8-4303-be6d-e518cc64ad6d</id><updated>2026-05-20T13:23:15.077-04:00</updated><summary>Nine migrants deported from the United States have landed in Sierra Leone, according to the West African country.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sherritt agrees to sell stake in Cuba mining business to company linked to former Trump adviser</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/sherritt-cuba-canada-trump-sanctions-t29184"/><id>urn:uuid:cf72911c-671e-4cd3-b60d-665d9b764f72</id><updated>2026-05-20T13:17:29.628-04:00</updated><summary>Canadian miner Sherritt International Corp. has signed a non-binding agreement with Gillon Capital LLC.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michal Pacek, New Jersey man accused of stalking Suffolk nurse, arrested on outstanding warrants</title><author><name>Robert Brodsky</name><email>robert.brodsky@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/michael-pacek-stalking-charges-melanie-smith-nl1d3rww"/><id>urn:uuid:a8690799-fff2-4e6f-b608-aa5befc10948</id><updated>2026-05-20T12:58:22.737-04:00</updated><summary>Michal Pacek, 47, was picked up on outstanding warrants connected to sending sexually explicit messages, violent threats and unwanted gifts.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former CAF general secretary Mosengo-Omba is elected president of Congolese soccer federation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/congo-soccer-federation-president-t95948"/><id>urn:uuid:460d43c5-ba17-4ccb-ae04-e19b34eb025f</id><updated>2026-05-20T12:57:48.880-04:00</updated><summary>Véron Mosengo-Omba has been elected president of the Congolese soccer federation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mavericks president Masai Ujiri says it was his decision to remove Jason Kidd as coach</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/ujiri-mavericks-kidd-t98384"/><id>urn:uuid:5c3dbba1-d5bc-4f84-847c-a4aa522034fc</id><updated>2026-05-20T12:56:24.686-04:00</updated><summary>Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri says it was a difficult decision, and his alone, to remove Jason Kidd as the team's coach after five seasons.</summary></entry><entry><title>Islanders reach minor-league affiliation deal with Trenton Ironhawks</title><author><name>Andrew Gross</name><email>andrew.gross@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/islanders-trenton-minor-league-echl-cn9enok2"/><id>urn:uuid:cb7a74bb-31a4-4cb4-9447-496e255e23cd</id><updated>2026-05-20T12:53:50.512-04:00</updated><summary>Trenton will play in the ECHL and becomes the second new city in the Islanders' minor-league system for 2026-27.</summary></entry><entry><title>Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar misses 4-2 loss to Vegas in opener of Western Conference Final</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/cale-makar-avalanche-knights-western-conference-final-g07540"/><id>urn:uuid:2f172c10-f093-4063-b2e1-ed113d5c0a11</id><updated>2026-05-20T12:52:41.369-04:00</updated><summary>At times, especially early, the Colorado Avalanche looked disjointed on defense.</summary></entry><entry><title>Summer Movie Guide 2026: Here's what's coming to theaters and streaming from May to August</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/summer-movie-2026-guide-r35106"/><id>urn:uuid:eb1cbc70-0d2b-4ac2-a9ed-39340d11bd23</id><updated>2026-05-20T12:46:35.435-04:00</updated><summary>This summer, Hollywood is buzzing with a mix of sequels, adaptations, and original films.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump tells Coast Guard graduates they will 'be tested' in their military careers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-coast-guard-commencement-iran-war-e45743"/><id>urn:uuid:3f0c9ffc-9b50-4a54-ab0a-4222decb2a7c</id><updated>2026-05-20T12:37:32.772-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump has returned to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy to give the commencement address at the Connecticut school.</summary></entry><entry><title>Eastern US sweats through another hot day before rain, cold move in</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/heat-weather-record-northeast-f51990"/><id>urn:uuid:61e0b4ca-5791-4ace-923d-53b1c491a0cd</id><updated>2026-05-20T12:32:07.010-04:00</updated><summary>Wednesday has been another hot day across the eastern U.S. That comes a day after several spots broke daily heat records.</summary></entry><entry><title>Massapequa school voter turnout was so high they ran out of ballots</title><author><name>Lorena Mongelli</name><email>lorena.mongelli@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/massapequa-roosevelt-school-budget-vote-r4xddqqq"/><id>urn:uuid:39b2b4ca-3286-4ccb-850a-61ce2e05c536</id><updated>2026-05-20T12:27:22.673-04:00</updated><summary>Meanwhile, in the Roosevelt district, results will likely be delayed for several days due to a high number of affidavit ballots.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sorry, Arsenal fans, but a public holiday for you in Botswana is fake news</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/fake-holiday-arsenal-fans-botswana-football-soccer-n34603"/><id>urn:uuid:f38535e8-58df-4e0f-babb-919658c99605</id><updated>2026-05-20T12:22:02.860-04:00</updated><summary>Arsenal fans in Botswana were briefly excited by the apparent announcement of a public holiday to celebrate their team's first Premier League title win in 22 years.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Once Upon a Time in Harlem' has its day at the Cannes Film Festival, 50 years after it was shot</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/once-upon-a-time-harlem-cannes-b83029"/><id>urn:uuid:eec3fd2b-88bd-4aea-8127-0081c3fad24c</id><updated>2026-05-20T12:12:58.131-04:00</updated><summary>No movie at the Cannes Film Festival has had a longer road to get here than "Once Upon a Time in Harlem."</summary></entry><entry><title>Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy calls special session for gas line bill starting Thursday</title><author><name> Juneau Independent</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/alaska-dunleavy-special-session-natural-gas-line-w87152"/><id>urn:uuid:9fc4c51b-7c65-4810-b267-6223bbf7c291</id><updated>2026-05-20T12:07:31.840-04:00</updated><summary>Gov. Mike Dunleavy has ordered the Alaska Legislature to convene a special session on Thursday to consider a natural gas line bill.</summary></entry><entry><title>US raises pressure on Cuba with indictment of former leader as island's president condemns charges</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/raul-castro-indictment-trump-cuba-u62059"/><id>urn:uuid:a8c3e21a-af5b-47f2-9584-4ae34f2ea87f</id><updated>2026-05-20T12:04:09.887-04:00</updated><summary>Federal prosecutors have announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles.</summary></entry><entry><title>UEFA plans to revamp qualifying group formats for the 2030 World Cup and Euro 2032</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/uefa-world-cup-qualifying-p61270"/><id>urn:uuid:2b293897-db9e-438f-bdf3-398fac16093a</id><updated>2026-05-20T12:03:26.956-04:00</updated><summary>UEFA has proposed an overhaul of qualifying for the 2030 World Cup and 2032 European Championship that could end mismatches between the strongest and weakest teams.</summary></entry><entry><title>Southampton loses appeal in spying case that cost it a chance at promotion to Premier League</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/southampton-spying-appeal-hearing-v44563"/><id>urn:uuid:28aac879-2ee3-41f6-b743-2dedb2e0c0c2</id><updated>2026-05-20T12:00:39.567-04:00</updated><summary>Southampton's appeal against its expulsion from the Championship playoff final because of spying offenses was dismissed.</summary></entry><entry><title>Beachfront Port Washington condo for sale overlooks Hempstead Harbor</title><author><name>Arielle Dollinger</name><email>arielle.dollinger@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/port-washington-beach-condo-q40p9z6v"/><id>urn:uuid:52e6603a-8ee5-455c-839c-82ff8c23beff</id><updated>2026-05-20T12:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>"Every single place you stand in the unit, you see water views," the listing agent said of the Port Washington home.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hurricanes get another shot at Eastern Conference Final roadblock, this time against Canadiens</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/nhl-playoffs-canadiens-hurricanes-v57548"/><id>urn:uuid:c7feb8d6-b103-4a07-99d0-b30ea8106100</id><updated>2026-05-20T11:59:09.307-04:00</updated><summary>The Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens are set to open a best-of-seven series in the Eastern Conference Final of the NHL playoffs on Thursday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Snoop Dogg, Fetty Wap to perform at Montauk's Surf Lodge concert series</title><author><name>Rafer Guzmán</name><email>rafer.guzman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music/surf-lodge-montauk-snoop-dogg-fetty-wap-byil83yv"/><id>urn:uuid:7fc5e417-38a3-42e4-9f49-f8ec35406d35</id><updated>2026-05-20T11:58:41.123-04:00</updated><summary>The rappers are among the stars performing at the newly renovated Surf Lodge.</summary></entry><entry><title>A Cuban exiles' group is at the heart of Raúl Castro's indictment over a 1996 shootdown</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cuba-brothers-rescue-raul-castro-explainer-w49771"/><id>urn:uuid:67a6b836-10c6-4128-943a-1a9526a5190f</id><updated>2026-05-20T11:52:41.226-04:00</updated><summary>A group founded by Cuban exiles known as Brothers to the Rescue is at the center of the U.S. Justice Department's decision to seek an indictment against Cuban leader Raúl Castro.</summary></entry><entry><title>World Cup-bound Norway player backs calls for improved heat protocols from FIFA</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-heat-players-fifa-v84025"/><id>urn:uuid:fc4303d3-dd71-4f44-9417-222e1f447f5f</id><updated>2026-05-20T11:39:34.726-04:00</updated><summary>A Norway international likely headed to the World Cup is among a group of current or former soccer players who have written to FIFA backing calls for stronger heat protocols at the tournament.</summary></entry><entry><title>WFAN host Boomer Esiason headed to the National Radio Hall of Fame</title><author><name>Anthony Rieber</name><email>anthony.rieber@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/media/boomer-esiason-radio-hall-of-fame-a47olxtb"/><id>urn:uuid:2ae69c07-c9b3-4113-b28b-05924801623a</id><updated>2026-05-20T11:32:01.394-04:00</updated><summary>Former NFL MVP from East Islip is among the 8 inductees this year</summary></entry><entry><title>Officers who defended Capitol from rioters sue to block payouts from $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/irs-trump-settlement-tax-returns-police-capitol-riot-k54439"/><id>urn:uuid:da1f5f43-5dbf-4f68-a1ca-bb1968118d6f</id><updated>2026-05-20T11:30:09.759-04:00</updated><summary>Two police officers who helped defend the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot are suing to block anyone from receiving payouts from a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for people who claim to be victims of politically motivated prosecutions.</summary></entry><entry><title>Executive Towers at Lido settles over alleged discrimination involving emotional support animals</title><author><name>Victor Ocasio</name><email>victor.ocasio@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/executive-towers-lido-emotional-support-animals-w5culiq9"/><id>urn:uuid:9c70349e-b6c8-4ae5-a8cb-dad764b54973</id><updated>2026-05-20T11:11:00.669-04:00</updated><summary>Testers with Long Island Housing Services Inc. were told by the property that tenants could not have emotional service animals at the complex.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hearts express concerns about 'premature ending' to title decider against Celtic</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/hearts-celtic-scottish-title-w46789"/><id>urn:uuid:9f46662b-45c1-4852-bc86-c2a71722734a</id><updated>2026-05-20T11:07:36.809-04:00</updated><summary>Hearts have expressed concerns that a "troubling precedent" was set when their Scottish title decider against Celtic last weekend was ended before the match had officially finished following a pitch invasion.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brentwood: Diverse hamlet, ongoing downtown improvements draw buyers</title><author><name>Arlene Gross</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/brentwood-c1xhldjw"/><id>urn:uuid:fa24fc38-803f-4eb1-be7e-2c99bfb1ff91</id><updated>2026-05-20T11:03:55.868-04:00</updated><summary>With a commercial district centering around the LIRR and an ongoing sewer district extension, town officials hope to make it a better place to work and live.</summary></entry><entry><title>Congo cancels 3-day World Cup training camp and fan farewell in Kinshasa over Ebola fears</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/congo-ebola-outbreak-world-cup-x08453"/><id>urn:uuid:5291b70c-2107-4a6e-8ca3-e3bc7c91d5cd</id><updated>2026-05-20T11:01:45.234-04:00</updated><summary>Congo's soccer team has canceled a three-day World Cup preparation training camp and a planned farewell to fans in the capital Kinshasa because of an outbreak of Ebola in the east of the country.</summary></entry><entry><title>Thousands of gallons of partially treated Long Beach sewage spills into Reynolds Channel</title><author><name>John Asbury</name><email>john.asbury@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/environment/sewage-spill-long-beach-new-york-d5rzob9w"/><id>urn:uuid:6803625d-0826-4972-ac85-4c4e1fe933b7</id><updated>2026-05-20T10:55:42.857-04:00</updated><summary>There was a mishap at the city's wastewater treatment plant, officials said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Epic comeback? Sure. Historic comeback? These stats say yes.</title><author><name>Mike Rose</name><email>michael.rose@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/epic-comeback-sure-historic-comeback-these-stats-say-yes--g91125"/><id>urn:uuid:80af61f1-e93c-4607-8a25-42e1e7afdae7</id><updated>2026-05-20T10:49:35.981-04:00</updated><summary>To put some historical context on the Knicks’ remarkable win in Game 1 of the</summary></entry><entry><title>Main Event arcade opens in Deer Park</title><author><name>David J. Criblez</name><email>david.criblez@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/family/main-event-opens-in-deer-park-yugfan9p"/><id>urn:uuid:b19f6e44-c6ba-499f-9c85-6f68585869ff</id><updated>2026-05-20T10:47:34.439-04:00</updated><summary>The main floor has more than 100 games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Smith Point Bridge fully reopened in time for Memorial Day weekend</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/smith-point-bridge-open-cgjnkmrf"/><id>urn:uuid:07497f91-fa48-49b0-b74c-4c0bcc02fc60</id><updated>2026-05-20T10:35:21.765-04:00</updated><summary>The bridge, connecting mainland Long Island to Fire Island, was previously opened to one lane of traffic.</summary></entry><entry><title>Knicks social media team checking in on their fan base</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/knicks-social-media-team-checking-in-on-their-fan-base-e59149"/><id>urn:uuid:73d1ea2e-ab08-4f72-b10c-44205919fae2</id><updated>2026-05-20T10:33:49.720-04:00</updated><summary>To borrow from "Mad Dog" Chris Russo: "Nicely produced." good morning new york 😴 everyone</summary></entry><entry><title>US sanctions hit alleged Sinaloa cartel fentanyl network, including a Chihuahua restaurant</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/treasury-sanctions-sinaloa-fentanyl-k93848"/><id>urn:uuid:087e5f66-d0be-4f59-b810-aca4eae0e43b</id><updated>2026-05-20T10:28:10.077-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. is imposing sanctions on over a dozen individuals, a Mexican restaurant, and a security firm linked to the Sinaloa cartel's fentanyl trafficking.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wembanyama and Spurs to play regular-season games vs. Pelicans in Paris and Manchester next season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-europe-games-pelicans-spurs-n65568"/><id>urn:uuid:95055ea3-357b-4dae-8a16-bf3cd5753bda</id><updated>2026-05-20T10:19:18.361-04:00</updated><summary>Victor Wembanyama is heading back to France next season with the San Antonio Spurs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Netanyahu's coalition alliances with religious parties put his reelection at risk</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-election-netanyahu-ultra-orthodox-military-draft-t42542"/><id>urn:uuid:581562cc-614f-4e4b-918f-9f95c2679bc3</id><updated>2026-05-20T10:14:26.149-04:00</updated><summary>For most of the past 17 years, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has remained in power due in part to a tight alliance with ultra-Orthodox religious parties.</summary></entry><entry><title>French Open players plan media protest over prize-money share</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/tennis-french-open-prize-money-players-protest-v30068"/><id>urn:uuid:936f9ff9-e609-44c4-b6bb-76ed38169407</id><updated>2026-05-20T10:13:43.455-04:00</updated><summary>Players at the French Open are planning a media protest over prize money.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Sandbox at Theodore Roosevelt Park opens in Oyster Bay</title><author><name>Marie Elena Martinez</name><email>marieelena.martinez@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/the-sand-box-oyster-bay-beach-hcsyjxlk"/><id>urn:uuid:a8ad5d65-b817-45e9-afd7-6e9ec715cfa7</id><updated>2026-05-20T10:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The casual concession stand will highlight a weekly variety of rotating food trucks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Barbara Barker: Rest or rust for Knicks? Doesn't matter after instant classic</title><author><name>Barbara Barker</name><email>barbara.barker@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/barbara-barker/knicks-cavs-game-1-ect7q8di"/><id>urn:uuid:517e1385-e7a4-4269-a65b-3be901a6f71f</id><updated>2026-05-20T10:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>"We have a group that didn't flinch at that deficit and just went out there and made something happen," Landry Shamet said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Barney Frank, a liberal congressman and trailblazer for gay rights, dies. He was 86</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/barney-frank-congressman-democrat-gay-rights-massachusetts-o57958"/><id>urn:uuid:24842b83-bb30-400d-9594-27f7fffc8853</id><updated>2026-05-20T09:58:43.081-04:00</updated><summary>Barney Frank has died.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Minotaur,' about murder and corruption in Putin's Russia, jolts the Cannes Film Festival</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/cannes-minotaur-russia-zvyagintsev-putin-war-ukraine-k12095"/><id>urn:uuid:8005a06b-f39f-4aad-a236-7c9c5f8cb173</id><updated>2026-05-20T09:53:07.397-04:00</updated><summary>Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev sent shock waves through the Cannes Film Festival with a soberly damning crime film about murder and corruption in Russia.</summary></entry><entry><title>MTA gives 4-day strike rebate to LIRR monthly ticket holders, waives $10 refund fee</title><author><name>Alfonso A. Castillo</name><email>alfonso.castillo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/lirr-strike-rebate-vw0j8wyc"/><id>urn:uuid:124b164a-9847-452d-9edf-5245d5190b39</id><updated>2026-05-20T09:43:07.050-04:00</updated><summary>LIRR service ceased early Saturday morning and did not fully resume until Tuesday afternoon.</summary></entry><entry><title>Knicks fans take to the streets after Game 1</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/knicks-fans-take-to-the-streets-after-game-1-e06325"/><id>urn:uuid:8b116b82-5b46-420e-9a8b-abafd64a4a0f</id><updated>2026-05-20T09:38:14.602-04:00</updated><summary>The Knicks pulled off a 22-point comeback last night in Game 1 against the Cavaliers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Seagull splatters King Charles III during Northern Ireland visit</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/sea-gull-poop-king-charles-iii-northern-ireland-s21392"/><id>urn:uuid:b5a0fead-8e4e-4282-80f9-a63495e8ba9f</id><updated>2026-05-20T09:29:20.856-04:00</updated><summary>A seagull has left a lasting impression on King Charles III during his visit to Northern Ireland.</summary></entry><entry><title>Plastic bags don't go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/movies/recycling-plastic-bags-wishcycling-plastic-films-o60588"/><id>urn:uuid:9baa72cf-7908-4dda-8d3e-88f5188aa442</id><updated>2026-05-20T09:13:03.975-04:00</updated><summary>You may have heard that recycling plastic grocery bags can jam up machinery, but what might not be as well known is that there are other ways to get rid of the stuff.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tennessee man jailed over Charlie Kirk post wins $835,000 settlement</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/charlie-kirk-facebook-arrest-tennessee-bushart-x33867"/><id>urn:uuid:cfa1ffb6-8778-42f7-ad48-b4c0a189bf77</id><updated>2026-05-20T09:01:55.886-04:00</updated><summary>Tennessee officials will pay $835,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a man who was jailed for more than a month over a Facebook post he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.</summary></entry><entry><title>Netanyahu scolds Israeli security minister for releasing videos taunting detained flotilla activists</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/gaza-flotilla-detained-activists-ben-gvir-israel-t03484"/><id>urn:uuid:ac8d2f20-b4de-4dcb-8630-5eb9a1f4ab82</id><updated>2026-05-20T09:01:12.586-04:00</updated><summary>Israel's national security minister has drawn a sharp rebuke from his boss and triggered a backlash abroad after he released videos taunting detained activists from a flotilla that tried to reach Gaza.</summary></entry><entry><title>World Cup host Boston has lobster rolls, American history and Fenway Park: Things to know</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-boston-foxborough-d40037"/><id>urn:uuid:90fa5611-c166-46da-be75-52a219c564a7</id><updated>2026-05-20T09:00:40.897-04:00</updated><summary>After more than 30 years, the World Cup is back in Boston.</summary></entry><entry><title>North Korean soccer team beats South Korean hosts in rare match between divided countries</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/north-south-korea-soccer-afc-naegohyang-b69805"/><id>urn:uuid:291dac9c-c891-423b-a0b2-a29e24e0cf76</id><updated>2026-05-20T08:57:13.805-04:00</updated><summary>Drenched in rain, hundreds of South Koreans have cheered the North Korean visitors during a rare soccer match between the divided countries as Pyongyang-based Naegohyang Women's FC defeated host Suwon 2-1 against the backdrop of political tensions.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: US indicts former Cuban President Raúl Castro over 1996 downing of planes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/president-donald-trump-q32530"/><id>urn:uuid:bf010a66-3131-44aa-b014-97a780631647</id><updated>2026-05-20T08:19:58.739-04:00</updated><summary>Federal prosecutors on Wednesday charged former Cuban President Raúl Castro with ordering the 1996 shootdown of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles, a major escalation of pressure by the Trump administration on the socialist government.</summary></entry><entry><title>Six tax tips you should start thinking about now</title><author><name> SHERYL ROWLING of Morningstar</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/personal-finance-morningstar-tax-tip-r97685"/><id>urn:uuid:d2bbb16f-34a5-42a1-a17f-a90a41c6928c</id><updated>2026-05-20T08:17:56.663-04:00</updated><summary>Simple questions to ask year-round that can help you keep more of what you earn.</summary></entry><entry><title>Poland welcomes U.S. statements that troop reduction there is temporary</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/poland-nato-united-states-military-troops-n05846"/><id>urn:uuid:6105e8ca-adb6-4adb-a367-da56a4379bd4</id><updated>2026-05-20T08:17:05.918-04:00</updated><summary>Polish officials have welcomed U.S. statements clarifying that the decision not to deploy 4,000 U.S. troops to Poland is temporary.</summary></entry><entry><title>George Soros' foundations pledge $300M for US democracy amid attacks on nonprofits</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/george-soros-open-society-foundations-alex-soros-q46124"/><id>urn:uuid:c77c5f9b-9e53-426f-9a35-e305bb37bd84</id><updated>2026-05-20T08:02:27.583-04:00</updated><summary>George Soros' Open Society Foundations pledged $300 million Wednesday to initiatives it says will defend democratic rights and advance economic security in the U.S. over the next five years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kansas farmers hit hard by weather extremes and growing costs, wheat crop could be worst since 1972</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/climate-drought-plains-wheat-farmers-tariffs-costs-p72397"/><id>urn:uuid:62e7829c-c557-4c2d-94b7-4f6a3a87ff91</id><updated>2026-05-20T07:49:41.018-04:00</updated><summary>Amid a punishing drought, tariffs and the high cost of fertilizers, farming wheat has become more uncertain as farmers in western Kansas are feeling the impact in their major wheat-producing region.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sites tied to equality movements join list of America's most endangered historic places</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/historic-places-endangered-list-america250-preservation-t26441"/><id>urn:uuid:371ffe11-f2a2-479b-9fdc-28e51998490f</id><updated>2026-05-20T07:45:11.378-04:00</updated><summary>The National Trust for Historic Preservation has released its annual list of the most endangered historic places in the United States.</summary></entry><entry><title>US test fires mobile rocket system near Mount Fuji in rapid 'shoot and scoot' drill</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/japan-us-military-rocket-launcher-test-fire-x31102"/><id>urn:uuid:8e1d865b-23c0-4d96-b538-909b4beede9f</id><updated>2026-05-20T07:28:31.188-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. Marines test fired a dozen rockets from a HIMARS launcher near Mount Fuji in Japan, highlighting a weapon system that is becoming increasingly important to the U.S. military.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dix Hills Water District resolves issue impacting Half Hollow Hills schools</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/half-hollow-hills-water-nrixve13"/><id>urn:uuid:3a307919-5783-4b8e-97af-d9027cb32697</id><updated>2026-05-20T07:24:51.016-04:00</updated><summary>The issue forced the district to go remote on Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stephen Colbert's long goodbye is coming to an end, leaving a void</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/colbert-final-show-late-night-cbs-i51882"/><id>urn:uuid:26211177-b108-4a35-97cf-af17dd996d33</id><updated>2026-05-20T07:21:26.858-04:00</updated><summary>Stephen Colbert's run on "The Late Show" ends Thursday, marking the conclusion of his on-air feud with President Donald Trump.</summary></entry><entry><title>Battle of the family SUVs: Hyundai Palisade vs Kia Telluride</title><author><name> By DAN FRIO of Edmunds</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/palisade-telluride-suvs-family-s91162"/><id>urn:uuid:d160aa6b-8b8d-4fd3-aa5c-a3c4caffa12c</id><updated>2026-05-20T07:07:59.369-04:00</updated><summary>The Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride are mechanical twins with uniquely different styles.</summary></entry><entry><title>The GOP's YOLO caucus is small but growing. That may spell trouble for Trump's congressional agenda</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congress-republicans-trump-opposition-agenda-midterms-k70757"/><id>urn:uuid:01cc7b9e-355d-4e92-9a2b-8dbc909c5460</id><updated>2026-05-20T06:48:42.798-04:00</updated><summary>A small but growing group of Republican lawmakers is showing independence from President Donald Trump.</summary></entry><entry><title>All LIRR branches running 'on or close' following strike</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/lirr-on-or-close-d6o4hfyw"/><id>urn:uuid:aec68f6b-dee9-4c07-b551-6daaee51a47d</id><updated>2026-05-20T06:43:57.998-04:00</updated><summary>After a strike spanning parts of five days, the LIRR is back to normal Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Target books strongest sales growth in 4 years with customers buying into refreshed lineup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/target-stores-sales-first-quarter-earnings-w00210"/><id>urn:uuid:bf1f770c-8c89-4c28-83b4-12e28080c002</id><updated>2026-05-20T06:43:29.813-04:00</updated><summary>Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported the biggest increase for a widely watched measure of quarterly sales in four years.</summary></entry><entry><title>EU overcomes fierce internal debate to agree on tariff deal with the US</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brussels-eu-strasbourg-parliament-us-tariffs-trade-deal-s99742"/><id>urn:uuid:f7eed4eb-7a6f-4f00-bc6c-0191b837bcf3</id><updated>2026-05-20T06:33:19.288-04:00</updated><summary>The European Union has approved a tariff deal with the United States to cap tariffs on most EU exports at 15%</summary></entry><entry><title>Ebola fears surge on the ground in Congo over rapid spread of a rare type</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congo-ebola-who-spread-bunia-bundibugyo-b07007"/><id>urn:uuid:e1cedbb6-c4f0-4109-bb24-ab2096b305e7</id><updated>2026-05-20T06:10:43.583-04:00</updated><summary>Healthcare workers in eastern Congo say they are underprotected and undertrained as a rare Ebola virus spreads rapidly in one of the world's most remote and vulnerable places.</summary></entry><entry><title>In Iran's capital, weapons demonstrations send a signal at home and abroad as threat of war remains</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-israel-war-missiles-rifle-training-tehran-l09609"/><id>urn:uuid:7e45e23b-bd45-4360-984a-b56036700c1c</id><updated>2026-05-20T06:09:54.940-04:00</updated><summary>Weapons are now regularly brandished in Tehran in an increasing show of defiance.</summary></entry><entry><title>Demand soars for Israel's battle-tested weapons tech despite global criticism of its wartime conduct</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-military-weapons-sales-u04169"/><id>urn:uuid:cf3e0ce0-f7dc-432c-a19b-337851fac2f7</id><updated>2026-05-20T06:09:33.377-04:00</updated><summary>Demand is soaring for Israel's battle-tested weapons and military technology, despite widespread condemnation by rights groups and the international community over the country's conduct in wars, particularly in Gaza.</summary></entry><entry><title>Indonesia tightens state control over exports of vital commodities</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/indonesia-prabowo-resources-coal-nickel-x35715"/><id>urn:uuid:a25c09b4-8d5d-4df7-8243-c685a31828e4</id><updated>2026-05-20T06:01:59.109-04:00</updated><summary>Indonesia is tightening control over its globally important natural resources, with new regulations requiring exports of key commodities like palm oil, coal and iron alloys to be handled by state enterprises.</summary></entry><entry><title>The goal for road teams in the NBA playoffs is to enjoy the quiet. In some arenas, it's hard to find</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-playoffs-loud-crowds-j46131"/><id>urn:uuid:6941bfb2-2907-496c-8134-12636ca088d9</id><updated>2026-05-20T06:00:56.119-04:00</updated><summary>San Antonio Spurs coach Mitch Johnson sounds like he's been yelling a lot.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kansas City small businesses whipping up World Cup flavors and merch for fans this summer</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-economy-c89909"/><id>urn:uuid:f8e353bb-12b6-4591-9018-58d54443761f</id><updated>2026-05-20T06:00:39.679-04:00</updated><summary>The World Cup may be a multibillion-dollar global endeavor, but small, locally owned businesses across the country are hoping to make a buck as well as the U.S., Mexico and Canada jointly host one of the world's biggest sporting events.</summary></entry><entry><title>Congress should strip White House ballroom down to size</title><author><name>The Editorial Board</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorials/trump-white-house-ballroom-mfqum7fp"/><id>urn:uuid:5f36e166-a712-4f1a-bb4c-fccb6eacab01</id><updated>2026-05-20T06:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The funding process must be transparent, except for specific safety details.</summary></entry><entry><title>Single Gen Z women outpace Gen Z men to homeownership despite overall decline in first-time buyers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/gen-z-single-women-housing-boomers-affordability-x21616"/><id>urn:uuid:2d483146-d787-4e70-bd49-5337ddbdee42</id><updated>2026-05-20T05:57:01.593-04:00</updated><summary>Single Gen Z women are outpacing the men of their generation when it comes to buying a home.</summary></entry><entry><title>WHO says risk of global spread of Ebola outbreak is low, but high at national, regional levels</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congo-uganda-ebola-who-spread-r39344"/><id>urn:uuid:03ffd0bc-73ce-4ad5-b36d-52c2e4afccf8</id><updated>2026-05-20T05:39:54.959-04:00</updated><summary>The risk of global spread of the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda is high at national, regional levels but low at the global level, World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Residents of Lithuania's capital told to shelter as drone alarm underlines NATO's eastern jitters</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lithuania-russia-belarus-ukraine-war-drone-alert-q78373"/><id>urn:uuid:b66c7457-7fb6-4f08-a486-84adcd86c00f</id><updated>2026-05-20T05:28:07.700-04:00</updated><summary>Lithuania's president and prime minister have been taken to safe locations after a suspected drone was detected near the country's border with Belarus.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shanghai restaurant knife attack injures 2 Japanese citizens and a Chinese national</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/china-japanese-injured-knife-attack-q90797"/><id>urn:uuid:e6f8d11f-3dcc-4e89-8c65-cc9810c74e26</id><updated>2026-05-20T05:23:42.034-04:00</updated><summary>A knife attack at a restaurant in Shanghai has injured three people including two Japanese citizens.</summary></entry><entry><title>Where Trump stands with Republicans nationally, according to the latest AP-NORC poll</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/poll-trump-republicans-economy-iran-immigration-i50722"/><id>urn:uuid:6d508e14-56dc-494a-9dd6-16742b4900ce</id><updated>2026-05-20T05:09:24.410-04:00</updated><summary>A new poll finds that Republicans are unhappier with President Donald Trump's handling of the economy than they were a few months ago, but they're largely continuing to stand behind him as the war with Iran continues.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ukraine ally Britain eases new sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/uk-russia-oil-sanctions-hormuz-k76610"/><id>urn:uuid:03fd358f-45d8-4637-ba09-f49cf335feab</id><updated>2026-05-20T05:07:00.237-04:00</updated><summary>Prime Minister Keir Starmer insists that Britain's support for Ukraine remains strong, despite the U.K. delaying some new sanctions on Russian oil.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Young Frankenstein,' 'West Side Story,' 12 more must-see shows this summer on Long Island</title><author><name>Daniel Bubbeo</name><email>daniel.bubbeo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/theater/summer-theater-preview-fhvbfqzh"/><id>urn:uuid:55269d61-a7f9-49da-9b96-ce2c5cd599f4</id><updated>2026-05-20T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Summer's almost here and the time is right for 'Dear Evan Hansen' and more big shows.</summary></entry><entry><title>Owner of Massapequa car repair shop sues Oyster Bay after town says it can't operate anymore</title><author><name>Joseph Ostapiuk</name><email>joseph.ostapiuk@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/massapequa-auto-repair-shop-lawsuit-o4befbm8"/><id>urn:uuid:b0665883-063f-4a78-9560-b9533ed4a054</id><updated>2026-05-20T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The town contends an auto repair shop is not allowed on the property.</summary></entry><entry><title>Len Sears, Newsday's first Carl A. Hansen Award winner, dies at 82</title><author><name>Jared Valluzzi</name><email>jared.valluzzi@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/football/len-sears-hansen-award-obituary-hks3vnha"/><id>urn:uuid:bf7a8323-9223-4d30-9d47-6f18fa74e4c4</id><updated>2026-05-20T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Sears played football at the University of South Carolina and was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 19th round of the 1965 NFL Draft.</summary></entry><entry><title>'This Week in Baseball' returns with Wantagh's Kait Maniscalco as host</title><author><name>Anthony Rieber</name><email>anthony.rieber@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/media/this-week-in-baseball-kait-maniscalco-t8xsatbi"/><id>urn:uuid:9a0603e1-7a3a-483f-992e-56adf63946f7</id><updated>2026-05-20T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Wantagh native hosts 'This Week in Baseball' reboot on social media.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pay for top 9 PSEG Long Island executives in 2025 jumps 10%, bonuses rise 22%</title><author><name>Mark Harrington</name><email>mark.harrington@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/pseg-long-island-executive-pay-bonuses-l5qah2i8"/><id>urn:uuid:aadd7270-4ae0-4fe5-bd9b-93a75cb11b1e</id><updated>2026-05-20T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Total compensation for those officials increased to $6.3 million last year, compared with $5.7 million in 2024, a 10% jump.</summary></entry><entry><title>LIRR strike deal gives unions 4.5% raise, extends contract 6 weeks</title><author><name>Alfonso A. Castillo</name><email>alfonso.castillo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/lirr-strike-union-deals-vdjd4bk5"/><id>urn:uuid:6b4f1bac-db59-487e-aa08-ba71b6f0f88b</id><updated>2026-05-20T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The deal represented a middle ground between the two sides.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mattituck Strawberry Festival returns for 71st year</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/long-island-events/mattituck-strawberry-festival-cja7lom9"/><id>urn:uuid:51ad648b-9a04-42c1-93c3-c81f555314d3</id><updated>2026-05-20T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The festival marks its 71st year in Mattituck this Father's Day weekend.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bohemia firm to spend $2 million on development of hypersonic aircraft engines, creating 15 jobs</title><author><name>James T. Madore</name><email>james.madore@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/ge-aerospace-innoveering-hyersonic-engines-defense-b2lar590"/><id>urn:uuid:5ec8fd1d-a89b-41ee-814f-4b9d11f44970</id><updated>2026-05-20T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Innoveering is developing a dual-mode ramjet engine that can be used to power hypersonic aircraft.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island 2026 Memorial Day parades and ceremonies</title><author><name>Gina Tabarus</name><email>gtabarus@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/memorial-day-long-island-jb0vj3jw"/><id>urn:uuid:64ccee97-70fe-438a-b3f6-ce5fe685580f</id><updated>2026-05-20T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Communities across Long Island will mark the day with parades, services and other events.</summary></entry><entry><title>Most Long Island Sound beaches got grades of A or B from Save the Sound during last year's swimming season</title><author><name>Lisa L. Colangelo and Tracy Tullis</name><email>tracy.tullis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/health/long-island-sound-beaches-grades-q4445xi9"/><id>urn:uuid:402360c1-1203-45fa-a21d-f2525379ce53</id><updated>2026-05-20T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>During last year's swimming season, 81 of the 90 beaches reviewed received the high marks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Say Cheese Pizza Cafe opens in Melville</title><author><name>Melissa Azofeifa</name><email>melissa.azofeifa@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/say-cheese-pizza-cafe-melville-i5abcc88"/><id>urn:uuid:81140bd0-15c9-407c-9d2f-d719da3760b8</id><updated>2026-05-20T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The cafe serves slices, sandwiches and breakfast items.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island teacher has students play modern tunes with a jazz twist</title><author><name>Beth Whitehouse</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/jason-oconnor-franklin-square-cmv49lpn"/><id>urn:uuid:cff13a30-4c46-451e-803a-68e58a03ecab</id><updated>2026-05-20T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>"He's making a core memory for these kids — something that they'll remember for the rest of their lives," one colleague said.</summary></entry><entry><title>$61M Hicksville apartment building, near LIRR station, wins key approval</title><author><name>Joseph Ostapiuk</name><email>joseph.ostapiuk@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/hicksville-lirr-apartments-cornerstone-g0n6sedr"/><id>urn:uuid:7da429a8-b6ac-4d57-84da-2cb64dc4da94</id><updated>2026-05-20T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The project is among several public and private investments aimed at revitalizing the hamlet's downtown.</summary></entry><entry><title>Levittown zoning, Trump's Jan. 6 fund, National Shabbat 250</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/levittown-zoning-jan-6-fund-national-shabbat-250-kh5v5k45"/><id>urn:uuid:42a96fc5-0270-41f5-b290-3b37f1ff6ef4</id><updated>2026-05-20T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump's portrait hits New Delhi traffic as US Embassy rolls out 'Happy Birthday America!' rickshaws</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/india-donald-trump-rickshaws-america-250-delhi-s27714"/><id>urn:uuid:59174fe1-e977-48ea-a7aa-1fe0e2b5ce58</id><updated>2026-05-20T04:42:11.977-04:00</updated><summary>In New Delhi, some auto-rickshaws are now displaying images of U_S_ President Donald Trump with the slogan "Happy Birthday America!"</summary></entry><entry><title>British PM Starmer congratulates Arsenal as title celebrations go deep into the night</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/arsenal-starmer-premier-league-title-celebrations-g80297"/><id>urn:uuid:8b5e37bd-5b56-4fdb-8465-6f15177917dc</id><updated>2026-05-20T04:41:07.547-04:00</updated><summary>British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has taken time out from dealing with his own sticky political situation to congratulate his favorite soccer team Arsenal on winning the Premier League.</summary></entry><entry><title>Aston Villa and Prince William celebrate Europa League triumph ending team's 30-year trophy drought</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/europa-league-final-b21248"/><id>urn:uuid:3bd7bf28-d028-4fa3-907f-9e806423ac7a</id><updated>2026-05-20T04:30:41.270-04:00</updated><summary>In front of the future king of England, Unai Emery reaffirmed his status as the king of the Europa League.</summary></entry><entry><title>Finnish divers recover remaining 2 bodies of Italians from underwater cave in Maldives</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/italy-maldives-finland-divers-cave-a66094"/><id>urn:uuid:84ef92bf-05db-449e-a146-eb9cd24081c8</id><updated>2026-05-20T04:29:07.127-04:00</updated><summary>Divers have recovered the last two bodies of four Italians who died deep inside an underwater cave in the Maldives.</summary></entry><entry><title>FRENCH OPEN '26: Coco Gauff has a new mindset for title defense and more confidence on her serve</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/french-open-coco-gauff-v49462"/><id>urn:uuid:c4f495f2-69b7-47f7-a906-59c44db44ad1</id><updated>2026-05-20T04:23:07.487-04:00</updated><summary>Coco Gauff has a new approach for her second time around attempting to defend a Grand Slam title.</summary></entry><entry><title>5.8 magnitude earthquake hits Peru, damaging buildings and injuring 27</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/peru-earthquake-ica-damage-d87381"/><id>urn:uuid:d84f08b0-975b-48ee-806d-4784f8a1001e</id><updated>2026-05-20T02:54:22.529-04:00</updated><summary>A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Peru, injuring 27 people and damaging some buildings.</summary></entry><entry><title>Schools evacuated as magnitude 5.6 quake hits eastern Turkey</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/earthquake-turkey-malatya-battalgazi-x41060"/><id>urn:uuid:5ab8850f-524e-456c-8404-dd47f593cf19</id><updated>2026-05-20T02:41:14.216-04:00</updated><summary>Emergency services say eastern Turkey has been struck by a magnitude 5.6 earthquake.</summary></entry><entry><title>Andy Pages bests Mason Miller after an epic 9-pitch at-bat in 9th inning of Dodgers' win over Padres</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-padres-mason-miller-andy-pages-s43956"/><id>urn:uuid:84580d02-9c8f-46b4-a05c-aa1ce1641044</id><updated>2026-05-20T02:19:07.543-04:00</updated><summary>Andy Pages dug in against Mason Miller and refused to give in.</summary></entry><entry><title>Benintendi's ninth-inning single sends the White Sox past the Mariners 2-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/white-sox-mariners-score-n90914"/><id>urn:uuid:a7fb990c-4494-44eb-a066-a126e37d0801</id><updated>2026-05-20T01:00:31.622-04:00</updated><summary>Andrew Benintendi drove in the go-ahead run with an infield single in the ninth inning, four Chicago pitchers held Seattle to one hit, and the White Sox beat the Mariners 2-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nick Kurtz's 5 RBIs, HRs by Zack Gelof and Brent Rooker lead Athletics to 14-6 win over Angels</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/angels-athletics-score-q37488"/><id>urn:uuid:9c269da9-a7db-4aad-9183-322f4b92a892</id><updated>2026-05-20T00:59:11.812-04:00</updated><summary>Nick Kurtz had three hits and five RBIs, Brent Rooker and Zack Gelof homered and drove in three runs apiece as the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 14-6.</summary></entry><entry><title>Taiwan's Lai says he'd tell Trump he hopes to continue arms purchases from US, if given a chance</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/taiwan-lai-ching-te-address-second-annivesary-k56391"/><id>urn:uuid:094883a3-1367-4431-8a1f-2ac86472e322</id><updated>2026-05-20T00:51:29.151-04:00</updated><summary>Taiwan President Lai Ching-te says that if given the chance he would tell U.S. President Donald Trump he hopes to continue U.S. arms purchases that are essential for peace.</summary></entry><entry><title>San Francisco turns to AI to avoid collisions between ships and whales searching for food</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/climate-marine-heat-wave-whale-boats-ai-d38270"/><id>urn:uuid:49287a6c-d24f-46fb-9e45-28e215f8113d</id><updated>2026-05-20T00:42:08.818-04:00</updated><summary>Climate change is pushing starving gray whales into the San Francisco Bay in unusual numbers, where ship strikes killed at least 40% of the 21 whales found dead last year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dodgers manufacture tiebreaking run off Mason Miller in 9th inning, hang on to beat Padres 5-4</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/padres-dodgers-score-shohei-ohtani-a77294"/><id>urn:uuid:3c39e67e-65b1-4bca-8437-d6ae0ab1639f</id><updated>2026-05-20T00:38:04.332-04:00</updated><summary>Alex Call slid home with the tiebreaking run on Andy Pages' sacrifice fly off Mason Miller in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers hung on for a 5-4 victory over the San Diego Padres.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ketel Marte hits game-winning 3-run HR with 2 outs in 9th, lifts D-backs over Giants 5-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/giants-diamondbacks-score-j24560"/><id>urn:uuid:e11c42ca-d0e6-4445-ba06-2f18810a0b72</id><updated>2026-05-20T00:33:12.456-04:00</updated><summary>Ketel Marte hit a game-winning three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks over the San Francisco Giants 5-3.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brittney Sykes, Marina Mabrey combine for 61 points, and the Tempo beat the Mercury 98-90</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/tempo-mercury-score-e30147"/><id>urn:uuid:14a5500d-fed4-4903-a80d-817f87e60f8d</id><updated>2026-05-20T00:26:59.901-04:00</updated><summary>Brittney Sykes had 31 points, seven rebounds and six assists, Marina Mabrey added 30 points and six 3-pointers, and the Toronto Tempo beat the Phoenix Mercury 98-90.</summary></entry><entry><title>Samsung's union puts off strike after reaching last-minute wage deal with management</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/korea-samsung-union-strike-memory-i88255"/><id>urn:uuid:b8e4c4fe-0f11-45db-af5d-261526ba6cd0</id><updated>2026-05-20T00:19:21.304-04:00</updated><summary>Samsung Electronics' labor union says it'll hold off a planned strike and put a tentative wage deal with management to a vote.</summary></entry><entry><title>Putin and Xi hail their friendship and growing energy trade at their meeting in Beijing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/china-russia-putin-xi-n89759"/><id>urn:uuid:55237f01-d978-4a91-a6a0-be3d1461addc</id><updated>2026-05-20T00:14:29.454-04:00</updated><summary>Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have hailed their strategic ties and energy trade during a meeting in Beijing.</summary></entry><entry><title>US stocks rally after pressure eases from the bond market and oil prices fall</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/stocks-markets-iran-bonds-yields-t17617"/><id>urn:uuid:73d5971a-b103-43a8-ae8d-d576bdf23c7b</id><updated>2026-05-20T00:10:31.893-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. stock market bounced back after pressure eased on Wall Street from the bond market and oil prices gave back some of their big gains.</summary></entry><entry><title>Arizona executes inmate who set a man on fire, killing him, in 2002 attack</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/arizona-execution-leroy-mcgill-charles-perez-f67571"/><id>urn:uuid:22652cbf-4ce1-4fe2-89be-55c0de83ea9d</id><updated>2026-05-20T00:05:05.641-04:00</updated><summary>An Arizona prisoner convicted of killing another man by throwing gasoline at him and lighting a match has been put to the death in the first of three executions planned this week around the U.S. Corrections officials say 63-year-old Leroy McGill received a lethal injection Wednesday for the 2002 killing of Charles Perez.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie charted his own way, until toppled by Trump</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/donald-trump-thomas-massie-r68965"/><id>urn:uuid:86985ae9-c22c-479d-9970-1d1a862463ac</id><updated>2026-05-20T00:02:13.034-04:00</updated><summary>Thomas Massie, a Republican congressman from Kentucky, has lost his primary bid for reelection.</summary></entry><entry><title>Barbara Barker: Knicks can't let Cavs scare them like this again</title><author><name>Barbara Barker</name><email>barbara.barker@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/barbara-barker/knicks-cavs-eastern-conference-finals-jkw7hm04"/><id>urn:uuid:d4c41f0a-2707-4dcb-bd4d-da5ae683499d</id><updated>2026-05-19T23:44:24.374-04:00</updated><summary>The exciting 22-point comeback was great theater but the Knicks never should have found themselves in that position to begin with.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shirtless fans the stars at MLB stadiums as 'Tarps Off' trend sweeps baseball world</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tarps-off-baseball-st-louis-cardinals-x27281"/><id>urn:uuid:85f5e567-8a56-49da-9c78-d075a21ac3e7</id><updated>2026-05-19T23:28:07.183-04:00</updated><summary>Major League Baseball is experiencing an epidemic of (mostly) guys being dudes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iván Herrera's 3-run, walk-off homer in the 10th inning lifts Cardinals past Pirates</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pirates-cardinals-score-n24941"/><id>urn:uuid:98f5c666-3e09-4eaa-9fe4-4f7a8dc16733</id><updated>2026-05-19T23:13:03.568-04:00</updated><summary>Iván Herrera hit a three-run, walk-off home run in the bottom of the 10th inning — one of four homers by St. Louis — as the Cardinals rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>East Finals: Knicks overcome 22-point deficit in 4th quarter, beat Cavs in OT in Game 1</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-cavs-game-1-c5i9mf9v"/><id>urn:uuid:a025b095-415c-4b45-8828-79ebc243b0e7</id><updated>2026-05-19T23:06:31.698-04:00</updated><summary>The Knicks trailed by 22 points with less than eight minutes to play before Jalen Brunson erupted in the final period.</summary></entry><entry><title>Duran and Contreras drive in 3 runs apiece as Red Sox beat Royals 7-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-royals-score-q43531"/><id>urn:uuid:02632694-f0d6-489c-85fe-a42018d26074</id><updated>2026-05-19T22:54:41.595-04:00</updated><summary>Jarren Duran hit a home run, doubled and drove in three runs, Willson Contreras added two hits and three RBIs, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jacob Misiorowski dominant again, Brice Turang homers as Brewers top Cubs 5-2 to move into 1st</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/brewers-cubs-score-v06971"/><id>urn:uuid:9f2ecea3-82c6-4283-b777-c733c2e13fda</id><updated>2026-05-19T22:47:10.961-04:00</updated><summary>Jacob Misiorowski pitched six scoreless innings, Brice Turang was 3 for 4 with a two-run homer, and the Milwaukee Brewers topped the Chicago Cubs 5-2 to move into first place in the NL Central.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chase Burns hit by Bryce Harper comebacker, strikes out 9 and flashes All-Star form for Reds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cincinnati-reds-burns-phillies-h69182"/><id>urn:uuid:a158131b-2371-4c2c-916d-48987722247f</id><updated>2026-05-19T22:28:55.776-04:00</updated><summary>Chase Burns took a 108.8 mph line drive from Bryce Harper and stays composed.</summary></entry><entry><title>Torrential rain and floods batter China, killing at least 12 and forcing mass evacuations</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/china-floods-rain-deaths-hunan-hubei-guizhou-h63897"/><id>urn:uuid:5d78322e-e929-477a-b6bd-361b18e298a2</id><updated>2026-05-19T22:24:28.413-04:00</updated><summary>Torrential rain and floods have hit parts of China, killing at least 12 people and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate.</summary></entry><entry><title>Paredes' 2-run homer in the 1st inning powers Astros to a 2-1 win over the Twins</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/houston-astros-minnesota-twins-score-mlb-x10763"/><id>urn:uuid:6adac67d-d7cc-46e8-9b1f-a82a5a8a36f9</id><updated>2026-05-19T22:21:47.766-04:00</updated><summary>Isaac Paredes hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Jason Alexander scattered four hits over six scoreless innings and the Houston Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>High school roundup: Playoff softball, baseball and boys and girls lacrosse</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/high-school-roundup-ou5jsq9b"/><id>urn:uuid:a92d053e-7547-4d26-b5d6-e1f993999500</id><updated>2026-05-19T22:15:58.586-04:00</updated><summary>A recap of Long Island high school postseason games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Guardians survive a ninth-inning scare to beat the Tigers 4-3 for a fourth straight win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/guardians-tigers-score-v97593"/><id>urn:uuid:74c65fcb-e760-40c8-8f26-48abda1ead41</id><updated>2026-05-19T21:59:52.682-04:00</updated><summary>Travis Bazzana hit a two-run homer and Cade Smith pitched out of a jam in the ninth inning and the Cleveland Guardians held off the Detroit Tigers 4-3 for their fourth straight victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yandy Díaz homers, leads Rays to 4-1 win over Orioles</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/orioles-rays-score-d80147"/><id>urn:uuid:fedb75cd-1246-4f00-a8f1-49e39580605d</id><updated>2026-05-19T21:45:43.802-04:00</updated><summary>Yandy Díaz went 2 for 3 with a home run and an RBI double, Griffin Jax allowed one run and had six strikeouts in five innings, and Tampa Bay beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 on Tuesday night for the Rays' third consecutive win.</summary></entry><entry><title>Broadway return of 'The Book of Mormon' delayed a week</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/the-book-of-mormon-the-eugene-oneill-theatre-nf15a2iw"/><id>urn:uuid:80d37d42-aec3-4433-8b19-52b604d86adf</id><updated>2026-05-19T21:30:07.407-04:00</updated><summary>Performances of the hit musical farce were delayed a week "as final work continues" repairing the theater after a fire, ATG and producers said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Knicks struggling from deep in first half</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/knicks-struggling-from-deep-in-first-half-f40444"/><id>urn:uuid:b96e6851-76e5-4c1d-a1ea-6f67fcd70093</id><updated>2026-05-19T21:23:01.749-04:00</updated><summary>Knicks coach Mike Brown warned before the game that the Knicks could have lost something</summary></entry><entry><title>Chase Burns dazzles with 9 Ks as the Reds snap 3-game losing skid with 4-1 win over the Phillies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/reds-phillies-score-o09454"/><id>urn:uuid:f590a7cb-3f8c-499e-9a6d-6b4fc71eded6</id><updated>2026-05-19T21:19:45.645-04:00</updated><summary>Chase Burns shines for the Cincinnati Reds, striking out nine in six innings during a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sayville woman, Heather Foster, in court over alleged hit-and-run that injured jogger</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/sayville-drive-fled-the-scene-injured-jogger-hseoz58f"/><id>urn:uuid:6a20f68d-6a4e-4d43-8da4-cc125ac17bff</id><updated>2026-05-19T21:02:19.505-04:00</updated><summary>Heather Foster, 50, faces a charge of leaving the scene of an accident with serious physical injury, police said.</summary></entry><entry><title>School budget vote: Most LI budgets approved, but at least 5 fail</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/school-budget-vote-results-long-island-w13ccch3"/><id>urn:uuid:35ec23ab-e948-4f53-a712-4e897248c74e</id><updated>2026-05-19T21:00:06.409-04:00</updated><summary>Budget proposals in the Three Village, Bayport-Blue Point, South Country, Locust Valley and Islip districts failed to garner enough voter support Tuesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Laura Albanese: Mets' Nick Morabito wearing No. 8 wouldn't have upset Gary Carter and it shouldn't upset you</title><author><name>Laura Albanese</name><email>laura.albanese@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/laura-albanese/nick-morabito-mets-pxcsan3e"/><id>urn:uuid:508598b9-4bdd-4aec-9c15-ed68a0cebfd9</id><updated>2026-05-19T20:43:56.320-04:00</updated><summary>While it's important to honor the past, it's dangerous to live in it. And this crop of young players is ensuring the Mets avoid doing just that.</summary></entry><entry><title>Australia's soccer federation set to cut staff due to another expected record financial loss</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/football-australia-finances-layoffs-k93342"/><id>urn:uuid:92b3d68f-da7b-4b37-a0e7-09e9f83054e3</id><updated>2026-05-19T20:41:22.806-04:00</updated><summary>Australia's soccer federation is preparing to cut staff following news of an expected second consecutive record financial loss, its chief executive Martin Kugeler says.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kraken sign 2024 third-round pick Alexis Bernier to a 3-year, entry-level deal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/kraken-bernier-entry-level-contract-m59216"/><id>urn:uuid:57fdf282-ee4b-4d9b-ab07-2c0ae9c20eb2</id><updated>2026-05-19T20:36:29.189-04:00</updated><summary>The Seattle Kraken signed their 2024 third-round pick, defenseman Alexis Bernier, on Tuesday to a three-year, entry-level contract with an average annual value of $1.03 million.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island commuters and LIRR getting back on track after strike ends</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/long-island-commuters-and-lirr-getting-back-on-track-after-strike-ends-t81580"/><id>urn:uuid:b3eee34c-8b4d-4e32-a2a7-0b3e058a0080</id><updated>2026-05-19T20:30:42.236-04:00</updated><summary>"All aboard!" an announcer said over the PA system shortly before noon Tuesday as the</summary></entry><entry><title>Acuña scores 3 times in return as Braves surge past Marlins 8-4</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/atlanta-braves-miami-marlins-score-i24480"/><id>urn:uuid:37b41f78-0925-46f6-bada-486b7549383a</id><updated>2026-05-19T20:25:33.864-04:00</updated><summary>Ronald Acuña Jr. doubled, walked twice and scored three times in his return and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 8-4.</summary></entry><entry><title>Venezuela plans to free 300 people including some whose detentions are considered politically based</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/venezuela-political-prisoners-rodriguez-trump-opposition-a19439"/><id>urn:uuid:49fd39ac-a942-465c-b051-c3f7e0bff3af</id><updated>2026-05-19T20:24:56.829-04:00</updated><summary>Venezuela's government plans to release 300 detainees this week, some held for political reasons.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island commuters and LIRR getting back on track after strike ends</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/long-island-railroad-strike-service-resumes-d8oirsp4"/><id>urn:uuid:c79a9688-95fe-4ec7-9f44-0414d2d5e313</id><updated>2026-05-19T20:22:49.529-04:00</updated><summary>Resilient Long Island commuters were just glad to see a return to near normalcy with LIRR service resuming after a 3½-day strike.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rousey's return draws US-record MMA viewership for Netflix</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/mixed-martial-arts/rousy-carano-netflix-ratings-record-b94682"/><id>urn:uuid:29d1f98f-8770-4f65-af73-73030a30080d</id><updated>2026-05-19T20:20:14.743-04:00</updated><summary>The first live MMA event broadcast on Netflix — featuring a double-comeback bout between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano — attracted the most U.S. viewers in the sport's history.</summary></entry><entry><title>Breakdown on tonight's referees</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/breakdown-on-tonight-s-referees-u01262"/><id>urn:uuid:1481602b-2bae-4bcd-9f1f-566c5eab9582</id><updated>2026-05-19T20:10:09.688-04:00</updated><summary/></entry><entry><title>Mastic man remains in custody after hearing in alleged road rage attack</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/mastic-road-rage-stabbing-r15wrys1"/><id>urn:uuid:0ab58f01-ec41-4c25-9feb-1260f77b03f8</id><updated>2026-05-19T20:07:11.879-04:00</updated><summary>The encounter occurred between a driver and a passenger in two vehicles traveling on Ditmas Avenue in Mastic.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson on quick turnaround</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/cavs-coach-kenny-atkinson-on-quick-turnaround-q37786"/><id>urn:uuid:af0cdb29-1c85-4e35-adb2-0033d02d237f</id><updated>2026-05-19T20:05:52.629-04:00</updated><summary>STORYWIDGET: spQUOTE_blurb1</summary></entry><entry><title>Joe Ingles back in Australia's National Basketball League after a 12-year, 800-game NBA career</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/joe-ingles-australia-nbl-k85247"/><id>urn:uuid:a5148cd0-dd29-4f61-8910-a8dcd9e0ab8a</id><updated>2026-05-19T19:59:39.875-04:00</updated><summary>Joe Ingles is returning to play in Australia's National Basketball League after a 12-year NBA career spanning more than 800 games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mariners' Colt Emerson makes 1st first career start at shortstop as J.P. Crawford gets day off</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mariners-emerson-shortstop-p81425"/><id>urn:uuid:0f1abe45-10eb-48e2-91c0-181cad4b2c2c</id><updated>2026-05-19T19:56:42.896-04:00</updated><summary>Colt Emerson will make his first MLB start at shortstop for the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night against the White Sox, less than 24 hours after hitting a three-run homer for his first big league hit.</summary></entry><entry><title>Planned Billy Joel biopic does not score the Piano Man's OK</title><author><name>Rachel Weiss</name><email>rachel.weiss@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/celebrities/billy-joel-biopic-irwin-mazur-m58w8yum"/><id>urn:uuid:bbc51d57-f606-4b21-b4c6-116da40cb6a0</id><updated>2026-05-19T19:49:00.944-04:00</updated><summary>"Billy Joel has not authorized or supported this project in any capacity," said the songwriter's spokesperson.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge orders mental health evaluation for the woman accused of attempting to murder Rihanna</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/rihanna-shooting-ivanna-ortiz-incompetent-b59585"/><id>urn:uuid:188c1c5a-3cf3-4041-9767-b0bfb33530e5</id><updated>2026-05-19T19:41:29.065-04:00</updated><summary>A judge has paused the prosecution of a woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna while it is determined whether she is mentally competent to stand trial.</summary></entry><entry><title>Preakness this year is the most watched since 2021, NBC Sports says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/horse-racing/preakness-stakes-ratings-w74374"/><id>urn:uuid:6a46bd39-9f60-44b0-922d-3a3b642dabe5</id><updated>2026-05-19T19:37:08.367-04:00</updated><summary>NBC Sports says that this year's running of the Preakness Stakes was the most watched since 2021.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump orders banks to take a closer look at clients' citizenship in new immigration enforcement move</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-immigration-banking-citizenship-treasury-f79258"/><id>urn:uuid:5f4285cd-347f-4627-a65f-c647ffb65daf</id><updated>2026-05-19T19:37:00.384-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump has signed an executive order requiring banks to scrutinize their customers' citizenship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pirates recall prospect Jhostynxon Garcia to boost ailing outfield</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pirates-jhostynxon-garcia-v78344"/><id>urn:uuid:802a306e-4ced-4fbd-91af-58b18508db03</id><updated>2026-05-19T19:36:50.878-04:00</updated><summary>The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia from Triple-A Indianapolis.</summary></entry><entry><title>LSU has an agreement to sign recent NBA G League pro RJ Luis Jr., AP source says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/lsu-rj-luis-will-wade-e76406"/><id>urn:uuid:95c996d7-0d7e-41c4-89db-21e46e05d459</id><updated>2026-05-19T19:36:28.253-04:00</updated><summary>Recently re-hired LSU basketball coach Will Wade is in the process of signing former professional player RJ Luis Jr. That's according to a person with knowledge of the move who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because LSU had not announced or acknowledged it.</summary></entry><entry><title>Two humpback whales set records swimming between Australia and Brazil</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/humpback-whale-migration-australia-brazil-p73146"/><id>urn:uuid:52b7e684-647f-44ff-9497-461b002489a3</id><updated>2026-05-19T19:36:04.010-04:00</updated><summary>Two humpback whales have made record-breaking crossings between Australia and Brazil.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pentagon watchdog to evaluate US military's boat strikes in Latin America</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/boat-strike-pentagon-inspector-general-evaluation-targeting-d83862"/><id>urn:uuid:2d33824c-cca1-404a-bd65-1c4c42faa647</id><updated>2026-05-19T19:35:39.913-04:00</updated><summary>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 in Latin America.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cubs reinstate left-handed reliever Caleb Thielbar, designate Ty Blach for assignment</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-brewers-thielbar-blach-l83529"/><id>urn:uuid:f9ec61f6-96b6-4bdf-b882-669cbb236ed6</id><updated>2026-05-19T19:34:55.727-04:00</updated><summary>The Chicago Cubs reinstated left-handed reliever Caleb Thielbar from the 15-day injured list before Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, giving their depleted bullpen a boost.</summary></entry><entry><title>Big Ten commish says a 24-team playoff would make regular season more meaningful, not less</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/college-football-playoff-big-ten-sec-b90954"/><id>urn:uuid:bd73a1ea-5507-485d-aee2-458f9d9413a3</id><updated>2026-05-19T19:34:47.263-04:00</updated><summary>Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti paints his conference's 24-team College Football Playoff proposal as a way of making the regular season more meaningful, not less.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jason Kidd is out as coach of the Mavericks, 2 weeks after the hiring of team president Masai Ujiri</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/mavericks-jason-kidd-g90242"/><id>urn:uuid:cb65eefc-5620-4264-9bb3-569b2c854587</id><updated>2026-05-19T19:33:45.890-04:00</updated><summary>Jason Kidd is out as coach of the Dallas Mavericks after five seasons, and two weeks after the club hired former Toronto Raptors executive Masai Ujiri as team president and governor.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn has a 'clear' MRI on sore left knee</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cardinals-masyn-winn-m38861"/><id>urn:uuid:b09ba5a2-37ee-4797-9a12-6e32c8e3e08c</id><updated>2026-05-19T19:32:56.118-04:00</updated><summary>St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn had an MRI on his left knee on Tuesday, and it came back "clean," manager Oliver Marmol said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jell-O is jiggling its way toward more natural ingredients</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/jello-kraft-heinz-artificial-colors-sweeteners-gelatin-o25479"/><id>urn:uuid:403a934e-5fc1-426c-8722-d411537f59e3</id><updated>2026-05-19T19:32:28.024-04:00</updated><summary>Jell-O is getting a line of products made without synthetic colors or artificial sweeteners to meet increasing consumer demand for natural ingredients.</summary></entry><entry><title>Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar misses practice on eve of Game 1 of Western Conference Final</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/cale-makar-avalanche-golden-knights-stanley-cup-r11502"/><id>urn:uuid:cdb1adb4-78bd-464c-b4ab-63f4ff222ddc</id><updated>2026-05-19T19:32:08.245-04:00</updated><summary>Cale Makar missed another practice session ahead of the Western Conference Final against Vegas.</summary></entry><entry><title>For Vance and Rubio, the road to 2028 takes a turn through the White House briefing room</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/vance-rubio-trump-2028-election-briefing-room-u42528"/><id>urn:uuid:1da02046-2318-42cd-bc28-d82271a66bf6</id><updated>2026-05-19T19:31:30.790-04:00</updated><summary>The earliest signals of a presidential race normally involve such subtle positioning from candidates that it's become known as the "shadow primary."</summary></entry><entry><title>The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP opposition</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-ballroom-billion-gop-opposition-immigration-o29226"/><id>urn:uuid:da60cc08-99cc-4bad-8e4f-5936a241a7b3</id><updated>2026-05-19T19:29:57.842-04:00</updated><summary>A proposal to fund $1 billion in security additions for the White House campus and the president's new ballroom is facing growing opposition from Republicans ahead of an expected vote this week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Roger Goodell says the NFL is cooperating with the Florida AG after receiving subpoena</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/nfl-subpoena-florida-s30408"/><id>urn:uuid:901cc42c-dc0e-4956-8c2e-e2e420f3e1bd</id><updated>2026-05-19T19:29:46.187-04:00</updated><summary>NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league is cooperating with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier after being issued a subpoena last week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Colorado's top court orders children's hospital to resume gender-affirming care for minors</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/colorado-court-children-genderaffirming-care-hospital-h88205"/><id>urn:uuid:93b84f46-a9fa-443b-89f5-fd00d944b6f6</id><updated>2026-05-19T19:29:23.453-04:00</updated><summary>The Colorado Supreme Court has ordered the state's largest provider of gender-affirming care for young people to resume medical treatments like puberty blockers and hormone therapy for minors.</summary></entry><entry><title>UN lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026 over Mideast energy crisis</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/un-global-economic-forecast-growth-inflation-oil-n59613"/><id>urn:uuid:fbfe4b16-b2f2-4c99-a022-f4263411a156</id><updated>2026-05-19T19:28:36.077-04:00</updated><summary>The United Nations has lowered its forecast for global economic growth and raised the prospects for inflation in response to Middle East crises and rising oil prices.</summary></entry><entry><title>Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-iran-war-senate-bill-cassidy-w08449"/><id>urn:uuid:5b096fc5-abc7-4f25-b176-c049a186d975</id><updated>2026-05-19T19:26:37.188-04:00</updated><summary>The Senate has advanced legislation that seeks to force President Donald Trump to withdraw from the Iran war.</summary></entry><entry><title>Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill 19, including children and women, officials say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lebanon-israel-hezbollah-airstrike-deir-qanoun-al-nahr-ceasefire-j94795"/><id>urn:uuid:db894a9b-5b62-4230-8a95-99d5c017f1a7</id><updated>2026-05-19T19:26:32.985-04:00</updated><summary>Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon have killed at least 19 people, including four women and three children.</summary></entry><entry><title>Erik Boland: Yankees' Gerrit Cole set to return Friday, and it's on his own terms</title><author><name>Erik Boland</name><email>erik.boland@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/erik-boland/gerrit-cole-yankees-bgy8brj4"/><id>urn:uuid:b774e37d-e5dd-44e9-92bb-459548983553</id><updated>2026-05-19T19:22:53.830-04:00</updated><summary>"I'm most looking forward to competing at the highest stage," said Gerrit Cole, whose last MLB start came in Game 5 of the 2024 World Series.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Ross School's Alejandro Perez Trapero wins Suffolk County tennis championship</title><author><name>Tess Ferguson</name><email>tess.ferguson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/tennis/ross-schools-trapero-suffolk-tennis-championship-arrranwo"/><id>urn:uuid:ea064fe6-0005-416c-a24e-f8e085e76326</id><updated>2026-05-19T18:36:56.496-04:00</updated><summary>Perez Trapero defeated his teammate Ignacio Pena Lopez in the final.</summary></entry><entry><title>LIRR got these brothers to Knicks' Game 1</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/lirr-got-these-brothers-to-knicks-game-1-k23453"/><id>urn:uuid:d3c495bb-2bd7-48e9-a34f-955728941e89</id><updated>2026-05-19T18:33:56.491-04:00</updated><summary>Adam and Andrew Ayroso, of Bethpage, were in good spirits Tuesday when they took the</summary></entry><entry><title>NYCLU appeals ruling allowing Nassau-ICE partnership</title><author><name>Bahar Ostadan</name><email>bahar.ostadan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/nyclu-nassau-us-immigration-and-customs-enforcement-lpqizray"/><id>urn:uuid:bbfba6c4-614a-4135-b8fa-8f1d48ef4e17</id><updated>2026-05-19T18:32:26.791-04:00</updated><summary>The New York Civil Liberties Union claims the agreement violates state law and has led to racial profiling.</summary></entry><entry><title>Slow ride home despite LIRR restart</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/slow-ride-home-despite-lirr-restart-i90829"/><id>urn:uuid:60d374de-80c1-4fdd-95e3-a505eca431ad</id><updated>2026-05-19T18:11:06.175-04:00</updated><summary>As of 6 p.m., traffic on the eastbound Long Island Expressway began to slow near</summary></entry><entry><title>Lone rider has the shuttle bus from Howard Beach to himself</title><author><name>Michael Sicoli</name><email>michael.sicoli@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/lone-rider-has-the-shuttle-bus-from-howard-beach-to-himself-f42971"/><id>urn:uuid:c7ca7893-f36b-4406-b258-5989104164f4</id><updated>2026-05-19T17:57:39.874-04:00</updated><summary>Talk about a quiet ride. Vinny Migliore of Babylon was the only person on the</summary></entry><entry><title>Taiwan's Yáng Shuāng-zǐ wins the International Booker Prize for a multilayered historical romance</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/international-booker-prize-translation-winner-o57776"/><id>urn:uuid:fbebc934-31b2-4670-a6aa-bf32db125076</id><updated>2026-05-19T17:32:03.971-04:00</updated><summary>Taiwanese author Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and translator Lin King have won the International Booker Prize for "Taiwan Travelogue."</summary></entry><entry><title>Ravens coach shrugs off Lamar Jackson's absence at voluntary practice, says he'll be back soon</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/baltimore-ravens-lamar-jackson-x94277"/><id>urn:uuid:4a34f3cb-849b-4cf1-8f8f-93bd00ae69f8</id><updated>2026-05-19T17:31:30.807-04:00</updated><summary>Lamar Jackson was absent from a voluntary practice for the Baltimore Ravens.</summary></entry><entry><title>Southampton's Elie Poremba wins her second Suffolk girls golf title</title><author><name>Mike Anderson</name><email>michael.anderson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/golf/elie-poremba-southampton-golf-h1ix9n0w"/><id>urn:uuid:d7225f6e-3fbc-46fe-af13-4146c346780a</id><updated>2026-05-19T17:28:27.359-04:00</updated><summary>The sophomore, who also won the championship as a seventh-grader in 2023, shot a 12-over 158 over two days at Pine Hills Golf &amp; Country Club.</summary></entry><entry><title>Roslyn girls golf's Lara Cohen wins Nassau County title</title><author><name>Jared Valluzzi</name><email>jared.valluzzi@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/golf/nassau-county-girls-golf-roslyns-lara-cohen-kp0wzixa"/><id>urn:uuid:ac9c9bf8-17da-4bdc-bd67-4f955b48c8b8</id><updated>2026-05-19T17:26:19.402-04:00</updated><summary>Cohen shot a 1-over-par 143 over two days on the Bethpage Yellow and Green courses.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island weather: Temps will drop from the 80s to the 60s with rain over Memorial Day weekend</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/weather/weather-heat-rain-long-island-e8a4l2r4"/><id>urn:uuid:d6a11730-8d4a-4272-9e31-63f78315fe8c</id><updated>2026-05-19T17:24:40.400-04:00</updated><summary>Wednesday will be the last in a series of days marked by temperatures in the 80s.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vance takes his fight against fraud to red Ohio, muddying waters for GOP's Vivek Ramaswamy</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/election-2026-medicaid-fraud-republicans-ramaswamy-acton-n07807"/><id>urn:uuid:badc3d7f-b259-40f4-be84-0c6fa9001464</id><updated>2026-05-19T17:22:28.180-04:00</updated><summary>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.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump discloses thousands of stock trades, some in companies directly influenced by his policies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/stock-trading-trump-nvidia-apple-defense-l34777"/><id>urn:uuid:3e10185c-d29d-46b8-94c1-9f36155fd1d7</id><updated>2026-05-19T17:20:23.252-04:00</updated><summary>Recent presidents have stayed away from trading stocks in companies whose fortunes they could lift or scuttle with the stroke of a pen.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lifeline for West Ham as Tottenham loss takes Premier League relegation fight to final round</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/tottenham-west-ham-relegation-premier-league-a51234"/><id>urn:uuid:e409972b-bf32-4d27-b02a-df969e7faf0d</id><updated>2026-05-19T17:19:24.090-04:00</updated><summary>The fight between West Ham and Tottenham to avoid relegation from the Premier League is headed to the final round.</summary></entry><entry><title>An outcry erupts as a whale mural beloved by many in Dallas is replaced with art for the World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-dallas-whale-mural-w52522"/><id>urn:uuid:50d082b2-b228-48a7-91b8-f6ca8904e5e6</id><updated>2026-05-19T17:19:05.890-04:00</updated><summary>The painting over of a giant mural in Dallas of swimming whales to make way for art related to the upcoming World Cup matches has spurred an outcry.</summary></entry><entry><title>Women's flag football on track to gain NCAA championship status before sport makes its Olympic debut</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/womens-ncaa-flag-football-h67103"/><id>urn:uuid:91b10ffa-e5b2-4d0e-90e4-48fa76da6a9c</id><updated>2026-05-19T17:02:28.094-04:00</updated><summary>Women's flag football is on track to gaining NCAA championship status.</summary></entry><entry><title>AI can lead to a fix of this broken government program</title><author><name>Kathryn Anne Edwards</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/unemployment-insurance-semhau2v"/><id>urn:uuid:430c1452-1e36-4ae5-8c16-56bf1c2b5faa</id><updated>2026-05-19T16:54:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The next unemployment system, like America's economy, should be national.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kevin Harvick selected to NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2027 along with Jeff Burton, Larry Phillips</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/nascar-hall-of-fame-class-2027-harvick-p79171"/><id>urn:uuid:22994220-d54a-497e-9d46-3908922e45d1</id><updated>2026-05-19T16:45:27.879-04:00</updated><summary>Kevin Harvick, who captured the 2014 NASCAR Cup Series championship and won 60 races at the sport's top level, has been selected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame along with fellow drivers Jeff Burton and Larry Phillips.</summary></entry><entry><title>NHL Coaches' Association says it is monitoring the situation with Bruce Cassidy and Vegas</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/bruce-cassidy-golden-knights-coach-h62765"/><id>urn:uuid:db20e4b3-10d8-4bbd-900f-0ff706a86807</id><updated>2026-05-19T16:40:52.249-04:00</updated><summary>The NHL Coaches' Association says it is closely monitoring the situation involving Bruce Cassidy amid reports that the Vegas Golden Knights have denied multiple teams permission to speak with him about working for them.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pickpockets, set-pieces and keeping the faith: Inside Arsenal's journey to the top of English soccer</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/arsenal-premier-league-arteta-k72518"/><id>urn:uuid:67bd7b34-b223-4b14-b216-d8649142a2e1</id><updated>2026-05-19T16:38:57.169-04:00</updated><summary>Arsenal is English champion for the first time in more than two decades.</summary></entry><entry><title>Riders heading home on rails, still aggravated with strike's inconvenience</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/riders-heading-home-on-rails-still-aggravated-with-strike-s-inconvenience-o88791"/><id>urn:uuid:6d193742-4e40-474d-9599-f33fd187c480</id><updated>2026-05-19T16:30:58.099-04:00</updated><summary>As LIRR service returned to mostly normal at Penn Station Tuesday, the end of the</summary></entry><entry><title>FACT FOCUS: Trump falsely accuses Maryland of sending 'illegal' mail-in ballots to voters</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/fact-check-trump-maryland-ballots-t47410"/><id>urn:uuid:198d8926-3c1c-4768-abcc-563155be9461</id><updated>2026-05-19T16:30:01.498-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump has falsely accused Maryland officials, including Gov. Wes Moore, of illegally sending hundreds of thousands of mail-in ballots to voters in an effort ensure victory for Democrats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Argentines hunting for source of hantavirus outbreak trap rats in southernmost city</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/argentina-hantavirus-investigation-cruise-ship-hondius-outbreak-ushuaia-a97927"/><id>urn:uuid:4b1f5db8-e033-4ed9-abae-caa0eb3c1577</id><updated>2026-05-19T16:26:39.930-04:00</updated><summary>Argentine investigators searching for the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise last month were trapping rodents in the forests surrounding the southernmost city of Ushuaia.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former mayor enters fray for Hempstead supervisor</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/the-point/hempstead-supervisor-race-martin-oliner-ferretti-lirr-blakeman-trump-reto7y01"/><id>urn:uuid:0b8dfd77-6a00-45b0-9057-caaebfa59fe7</id><updated>2026-05-19T16:17:13.611-04:00</updated><summary>The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.</summary></entry><entry><title>One of world's largest energy storage plants launches in South Dakota</title><author><name> South Dakota News Watch</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-dakota-thermal-energy-storage-poet-antora-p02743"/><id>urn:uuid:1999d4a7-0d06-43ac-9c4f-1cdf1ac6b726</id><updated>2026-05-19T16:12:06.747-04:00</updated><summary>South Dakota has become an energy hub with a new thermal energy storage project.</summary></entry><entry><title>Roger Rubin: Rick Pitino has faith in St. John's 'program guys'</title><author><name>Roger Rubin</name><email>roger.rubin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/roger-rubin/st-johns-rick-pitino-laupmg8j"/><id>urn:uuid:2e698732-66e4-4b55-ab24-c1fb18c68de1</id><updated>2026-05-19T16:09:29.526-04:00</updated><summary>Ian Jackson, Ruben Prey and Lefteris Liotopoulos will have significant role in the Red Storm's possible success next season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michael Kors puts Fire Island property on market for $6.25 million</title><author><name>Rachel Weiss</name><email>rachel.weiss@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/michael-kors-fire-island-for-sale-tkdaqxec"/><id>urn:uuid:6edf535e-f4af-483f-b1e3-e5f9c68ee639</id><updated>2026-05-19T16:02:08.908-04:00</updated><summary>The Merrick-raised fashion designer bought the home in 2001 and later expanded it, records show.</summary></entry><entry><title>Golf Notes: Keeping track of LIV players in the majors is starting to get old</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/liv-golf-pga-championship-rahm-koivun-korn-ferry-v06763"/><id>urn:uuid:b2b6206e-bdb7-4853-9c71-ab15fb5bd975</id><updated>2026-05-19T15:50:06.174-04:00</updated><summary>Keeping track of how LIV Golf players perform in the majors is starting to get old.</summary></entry><entry><title>Braves place star catcher Drake Baldwin on 10-day IL with strained oblique</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/braves-drake-baldwin-u11382"/><id>urn:uuid:8735a6aa-ae97-40bb-9de5-74ea4e4b1901</id><updated>2026-05-19T15:36:36.567-04:00</updated><summary>The Atlanta Braves have placed star catcher Drake Baldwin on the 10-day injured list because of a strained right oblique muscle.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump shows reporters ballroom construction site as lawmakers balk at $1B for White House security</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-ballroom-construction-east-wing-w82811"/><id>urn:uuid:3b21ff31-3455-4d87-9721-d2bdd6ada033</id><updated>2026-05-19T15:36:09.050-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump is defending the White House ballroom he's building.</summary></entry><entry><title>Women's soccer coach banned for life by UEFA for filming players in the locker room</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/vlachovsky-uefa-coach-banned-q82960"/><id>urn:uuid:ad363f14-82be-47ae-926f-a6d2537efb0e</id><updated>2026-05-19T15:30:45.891-04:00</updated><summary>A Czech women's soccer coach who secretly filmed players in the locker room and showers has been banned from coaching for life by UEFA.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dangerous Roads newsletter: Nightmare travel week reveals fragility of transportation system</title><author><name>Alfonso A. Castillo</name><email>alfonso.castillo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/dangerous-roads-newsletter-commuterpocalypse-y4aasn7q"/><id>urn:uuid:2af83622-e0e2-4caf-b86a-7a3b5d38b133</id><updated>2026-05-19T15:24:48.246-04:00</updated><summary>A track fire, sink hole and LIRR strike made for a surreal week of travel news, Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso A. Castillo writes.</summary></entry><entry><title>US Justice Department sues Connecticut over law banning masks, requiring ID for ICE</title><author><name> The Connecticut Mirror</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/connecticut-ice-identification-masks-justice-department-lawsuit-n86736"/><id>urn:uuid:af98d903-091d-4636-9159-d77ca3348379</id><updated>2026-05-19T15:22:38.689-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Connecticut over a new state law affecting federal agents.</summary></entry><entry><title>Eric Lauer cost to the Dodgers $600,001, Blue Jays sending just over $2.5 million to LA</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/eric-lauder-dodgers-blue-jays-trade-e81666"/><id>urn:uuid:2ef4e498-3c62-475e-bf56-58d7d3aea53c</id><updated>2026-05-19T15:20:33.173-04:00</updated><summary>Pitcher Eric Lauer added just $600,001 to the Los Angeles Dodgers' pricey payroll.</summary></entry><entry><title>Southampton joins a list of sports teams to be punished for spying on rivals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/spying-southampton-patriots-astros-f1-canada-bielsa-a22110"/><id>urn:uuid:266087a9-13cd-4e25-9351-42a613af4e8e</id><updated>2026-05-19T15:20:24.897-04:00</updated><summary>Southampton has been expelled from the second-tier Championship playoff final after admitting to the unauthorized filming of other clubs' practice sessions.</summary></entry><entry><title>US government agrees to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS lawsuit settlement</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/irs-trump-settlement-tax-returns-e07117"/><id>urn:uuid:90d3eb0d-0a2c-4fd3-ae41-7ffb231244c4</id><updated>2026-05-19T15:12:15.876-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. government has agreed to permanently drop tax claims against President Donald Trump, according to a settlement document that is part of a deal to resolve Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michigan State University's new ethics policy: Gag order or commonsense loyalty guide for trustees?</title><author><name> Bridge Michigan</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/michigan-state-university-trustees-ethics-policy-o74356"/><id>urn:uuid:9eda0f9d-d755-4140-bb19-cbe2d774f688</id><updated>2026-05-19T15:10:00.237-04:00</updated><summary>Michigan State University trustees have until the weekend to sign an updated board ethics policy.</summary></entry><entry><title>Google announces slew of AI advances, including a personal AI assistant coming soon</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/google-io-gemini-developers-conference-o12974"/><id>urn:uuid:ae69f733-384b-44f4-8fb2-7489fc647e13</id><updated>2026-05-19T15:05:35.793-04:00</updated><summary>Google is introducing a range of new AI tools, including an AI assistant called Gemini Spark, which proactively performs tasks for users.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jury acquits 2 business executives of bribing Navy admiral for government contract</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/navy-robert-burke-acquittal-bribery-next-jump-b36163"/><id>urn:uuid:7a26f72f-82b8-44a6-af22-1ac6b2392b67</id><updated>2026-05-19T14:59:50.446-04:00</updated><summary>A federal jury has acquitted two business executives of charges that they conspired to bribe a retired four-star U.S. Navy admiral, who is now serving a six-year prison sentence for his conviction on corruption charges.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chiefs' Rashee Rice ordered to jail after testing positive for marijuana in violation of probation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/chiefs-rashee-rice-x64603"/><id>urn:uuid:23185977-82b0-4403-aac7-99c28ce527d4</id><updated>2026-05-19T14:56:37.124-04:00</updated><summary>Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice has been sentenced to serve 30 days in jail after testing positive for marijuana in violation of the terms of his probation for his role in a crash that left multiple people injured on a Dallas highway two years ago.</summary></entry><entry><title>Opposition leaders in the Bahamas demand probe after US ties politician to drug trafficking case</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/bahamas-politician-drug-trafficking-plane-crash-t29530"/><id>urn:uuid:9e15bd4d-6ac9-405e-892b-5dc92e5f4c78</id><updated>2026-05-19T14:56:27.488-04:00</updated><summary>Opposition leaders in the Bahamas are demanding an investigation after a U.S. federal agent alleged that a suspected drug trafficker who survived a recent plane crash near Florida was rescued and found with roughly $30,000.</summary></entry><entry><title>Aaron Rai a surprise major winner only by name as PGA Championship lives up to major reputation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/pga-championship-aronimink-aaron-rai-major-p38347"/><id>urn:uuid:db0661f2-beb1-45d0-ad9e-b6be5799ec0f</id><updated>2026-05-19T14:54:42.553-04:00</updated><summary>Aaron Rai might be a surprising winner of the PGA Championship, but that's based on his pedigree and not the quality of shots that makes him a major champion.</summary></entry><entry><title>School official did nothing after being told about a 6-year-old student with a gun, prosecutor says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/school-shooting-trial-newport-news-g65506"/><id>urn:uuid:34d896fb-2b37-464c-9371-30446e9fe32c</id><updated>2026-05-19T14:50:38.516-04:00</updated><summary>Opening statements have been given in the trial of a former assistant principal in Virginia who faces criminal charges from a 2023 school shooting.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to expect on the Tuesday afternoon/evening commute, now that the LIRR strike is over</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/lirr-evening-commute-what-to-expect-pgqi8cz7"/><id>urn:uuid:5c0b6215-40c6-4e60-8475-2920cd92deae</id><updated>2026-05-19T14:49:57.513-04:00</updated><summary>All branches of the LIRR had returned to normal schedules for Tuesday afternoon and evening.</summary></entry><entry><title>Democratic-led states challenge the Trump administration's new caps on federal student loans</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/student-loan-caps-lawsuit-y50639"/><id>urn:uuid:0ed98f3b-f791-404f-b835-4806abe391ad</id><updated>2026-05-19T14:45:32.489-04:00</updated><summary>A coalition of Democratic-led states is challenging the Trump administration's recent caps on federal student loans, arguing the limits will make it harder for students pursuing certain healthcare degrees to attain the necessary training and education.</summary></entry><entry><title>Teenage star Sooryavanshi smashes 93 against Lucknow to keep Rajasthan in line for IPL playoffs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/ipl-rajashtan-lucknow-c48095"/><id>urn:uuid:3eb07029-5235-40d5-9b58-4fc26154b2da</id><updated>2026-05-19T14:42:02.228-04:00</updated><summary>Rajasthan Royals teenage star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's hit an entertaining knock of 93 runs with 10 sixes against Lucknow Super Giants to keep his team in contention for the final Indian Premier League playoff spot.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nassau County sued by 3 women alleging civil rights violations involving ex-correction officer</title><author><name>Janon Fisher</name><email>janon.fisher@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau-county-jail-lawsuits-ex-correctional-officer-john-barber-idl0rulr"/><id>urn:uuid:ea8b83a4-ceff-40f9-8bcc-ef5a9ffeef80</id><updated>2026-05-19T14:41:05.837-04:00</updated><summary>The women said that John Barber, who retired in February 2025, paid them unwanted attention and got their phone numbers through the jail visitor log.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vancouver Canucks fire coach Adam Foote after finishing last in the NHL in his one season in charge</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/canucks-adam-foote-fired-x75176"/><id>urn:uuid:e54aca8a-4a0a-42ef-bcfd-7e4beb42f1d5</id><updated>2026-05-19T14:31:04.055-04:00</updated><summary>The Vancouver Canucks have fired coach Adam Foote after just one year in the role.</summary></entry><entry><title>Switzerland picks fit-again forward Zeki Amdouni in World Cup squad led by Granit Xhaka</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-switzerland-squad-r28430"/><id>urn:uuid:9668e715-57b4-4fc4-bd6f-df1f75ed28f3</id><updated>2026-05-19T14:25:28.155-04:00</updated><summary>Switzerland forward Zeki Amdouni has been picked in the World Cup squad with less than one hour of playing time all season after a serious knee injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Gallrein defeats Massie in Kentucky, furthering Trump's hold on GOP</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/may-19-primary-trump-massie-kentucky-a60806"/><id>urn:uuid:5aae8a24-7c03-43c1-84fd-862270eb278a</id><updated>2026-05-19T14:19:40.711-04:00</updated><summary>Primary elections have been held in Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, Idaho and Pennsylvania.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rubio heads to a NATO meeting as European angst over Trump reliability, US troops, Iran grows</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nato-rubio-sweden-india-e49452"/><id>urn:uuid:e697654d-3cbe-4485-b0e7-0ec6142e9540</id><updated>2026-05-19T14:19:10.841-04:00</updated><summary>Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel this week to a NATO foreign ministers meeting in Sweden, where U.S. plans to reduce troop levels in Europe coupled with President Donald Trump's often inconsistent stance on the alliance have created concern.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pistons GM hopes to make a deal with Jalen Duren, also wants to bring back Tobias Harris</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/jalen-duren-contract-pistons-y01507"/><id>urn:uuid:2e506c91-9a6e-4f0b-89f3-0fa1ca17f9ac</id><updated>2026-05-19T14:13:48.110-04:00</updated><summary>Detroit Pistons general manager Trajan Langdon said he hoped to reach a deal with All-Star center Jalen Duren to keep him on the roster.</summary></entry><entry><title>28 killed in a drone strike on a market in Sudan's West Kordofan, rights group says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/sudan-war-market-attack-x89764"/><id>urn:uuid:ee10ea35-9702-4c42-9a11-81a093859064</id><updated>2026-05-19T14:08:54.002-04:00</updated><summary>A local rights group says a drone strike on a market in central Sudan has killed 28 people and wounded dozens more.</summary></entry><entry><title>Twins send Royce Lewis to Triple-A for a reset at the plate after a rough return from injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/minnesota-twins-mlb-royce-lewis-l33022"/><id>urn:uuid:c4789f91-db92-43e1-8b84-59bdeb636544</id><updated>2026-05-19T14:06:42.495-04:00</updated><summary>The Minnesota Twins have sent struggling third baseman Royce Lewis to Triple-A to take some pressure off the 2017 No. 1 draft pick.</summary></entry><entry><title>An international student's transportation dilemma</title><author><name>Matthew Chayes</name><email>matthew.chayes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/an-international-student-s-transportation-dilemma-c85955"/><id>urn:uuid:46464c98-c636-4f88-8c14-0a55a94c9a75</id><updated>2026-05-19T14:06:02.776-04:00</updated><summary>Aboard the first train to depart Penn Station since the strike ended was Becca Thomas,</summary></entry><entry><title>Southampton expelled from playoffs for spying, loses shot at promotion to Premier League</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/southampton-spying-expelled-efl-playoffs-middlesbrough-t18176"/><id>urn:uuid:ea48ae3e-2173-42f6-b19f-5833a07b4eb2</id><updated>2026-05-19T14:06:01.464-04:00</updated><summary>Southampton has been expelled from the Championship playoffs after admitting to repeatedly spying on opponents.</summary></entry><entry><title>Thousands of Long Islanders could lose in-network healthcare at Northwell Health</title><author><name>Peter D&amp;#39;Auria and David Olson</name><email>david.olson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/investigations/northwell-fidelis-insurance-fwlsecvq"/><id>urn:uuid:39567899-408e-4a69-b5de-502860c9d9a8</id><updated>2026-05-19T14:02:35.866-04:00</updated><summary>For thousands of low-income residents and seniors on Long Island, Northwell Health facilities will become out-of-network in July.</summary></entry><entry><title>Housing affordability is a major problem. How do we fix it?</title><author><name>Michael Schill</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/housing-affordability-cad8lq7g"/><id>urn:uuid:34a916a7-03fa-460a-9c26-16f8362e79f6</id><updated>2026-05-19T14:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>If you want to identify one of the principal sources of today's housing crisis, just look in the mirror.</summary></entry><entry><title>Appeals court judges appear to be divided over Pentagon's legal dispute with AI company Anthropic</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ai-anthropic-trump-security-risk-q38199"/><id>urn:uuid:c4dc2285-a156-42c5-b09b-ac3efe8b1b90</id><updated>2026-05-19T13:55:35.963-04:00</updated><summary>A panel of appellate judges appears to be divided over a legal dispute between the Pentagon and Anthropic.</summary></entry><entry><title>Canadian miner Sherritt International stops plan to dissolve Cuban joint venture</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/canadian-miner-sherritt-cuba-operations-dissolution-x07647"/><id>urn:uuid:89914108-3b65-446b-ab9e-408ab4408568</id><updated>2026-05-19T13:53:33.823-04:00</updated><summary>Canadian miner Sherritt International Corp. says it is no longer pursuing a plan to dissolve its Cuban joint venture, reversing a decision it announced last week amid expanded U.S. sanctions on the country.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ryusuke Hamaguchi makes gentle, quiet, long films. And he might win the Palme d'Or</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/cannes-ryusuke-hamaguchi-w35007"/><id>urn:uuid:bd48a0cf-3c63-43a4-bcbf-7b5914a41a39</id><updated>2026-05-19T13:50:05.871-04:00</updated><summary>The Cannes Film Festival is not a place that's conducive to taking your time.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bulls hire Stephen Mervis and Acie Law IV for new-look front office</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/bulls-mervis-law-graham-h28922"/><id>urn:uuid:77ca4a3b-d3e5-468f-b66b-ff3cc69882a6</id><updated>2026-05-19T13:44:20.075-04:00</updated><summary>The Chicago Bulls have hired Stephen Mervis and Acie Law IV for the team's revamped front office under Bryson Graham.</summary></entry><entry><title>Knicks' Jalen Brunson and Cavs' Donovan Mitchell were almost teammates, but now they're competitors</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/jalen-brunson-knicks-donovan-mitchell-cavs-l8ubtqw3"/><id>urn:uuid:ab5c90e7-a4b8-45c5-9882-637b3b0797e8</id><updated>2026-05-19T13:38:52.571-04:00</updated><summary>The guards nearly came together in the summer of 2022 as New York's backcourt.</summary></entry><entry><title>Community grieves the 3 men killed while defending San Diego mosque</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/san-diego-islamic-center-shooting-security-guard-s97456"/><id>urn:uuid:bdd55aed-96ac-4368-aab5-9697c397bd71</id><updated>2026-05-19T13:36:22.503-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities say the three people killed by two teen shooters at a San Diego mosque died while saving roughly 140 children who were in the building at the time of the attack.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hungary shuts out Britain at ice hockey worlds, Slovakia tops Slovenia in shootout</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/ice-hockey-worlds-o50127"/><id>urn:uuid:95fe64e8-da8b-41f5-a870-a4e14ecc9a52</id><updated>2026-05-19T13:31:13.257-04:00</updated><summary>Hungary shut out Britain 5-0 at the ice hockey world championship for its first victory at this year's tournament.</summary></entry><entry><title>US health officials order quarantine for 2 passengers from cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hantavirus-ship-quarantine-andes-virus-j20281"/><id>urn:uuid:1538eeb8-11cb-4b48-91fb-ba8d2e22f8ed</id><updated>2026-05-19T13:26:57.204-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. health officials say they've issued quarantine orders for two passengers who were on the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak who are now at a hospital in Nebraska.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. borrows Giancarlo Stanton's baggy pants and Jose Caballero's bat to spark turnaround</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/jazz-chisholm-borrowed-pants-bat-stanton-caballero-kxrm9wcx"/><id>urn:uuid:ea7f5e4d-7f00-45e4-9c59-6a47e3906555</id><updated>2026-05-19T13:26:37.352-04:00</updated><summary>Jazz Chisholm Jr. is making a style statement with baggy pants, and it's paying off for the Yankees.</summary></entry><entry><title>South Carolina House backs congressional map favoring GOP but bill faces a more skeptical Senate</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/redistricting-congress-voting-rights-trump-k08897"/><id>urn:uuid:96812a18-559e-4570-8d87-a559b88ff0df</id><updated>2026-05-19T13:26:35.163-04:00</updated><summary>The South Carolina House has endorsed a plan to redraw its congressional districts to favor Republicans at the urging of President Donald Trump.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nigeria says joint strikes with the US have killed 175 Islamic State group fighters</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nigeria-us-joint-strikes-islamic-state-p83305"/><id>urn:uuid:5523d26e-fb2c-4fab-a4e0-3b476dc3fca1</id><updated>2026-05-19T13:26:10.721-04:00</updated><summary>A joint operation by the United States and Nigeria has killed 175 Islamic State fighters, Nigeria's military says.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cup Series heads to Charlotte for NASCAR's longest race and Alex Palou seeks repeat Indy 500 win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/auto-racing-glance-t98344"/><id>urn:uuid:900bd65d-8068-417b-80b9-346f480e4002</id><updated>2026-05-19T13:09:05.950-04:00</updated><summary>Denny Hamlin claimed the $1 million prize with a dominant Dover victory for his 61st career Cup Series win and second All-Star Race triumph, while Alex Palou looks to defend his Indianapolis 500 title and 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli carries a 20-point lead over Mercedes teammate George Russell after a dominant stretch in his sophomore Formula One season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Inside Wemby's night: A dive into Wembanyama's Game 1 numbers against the Thunder</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/spurs-wembanyama-playoffs-game-1-w00749"/><id>urn:uuid:28b9b660-a0de-46d7-b264-2e61339591d4</id><updated>2026-05-19T13:06:56.419-04:00</updated><summary>The numbers deserve a deeper look: 41 points, 24 rebounds, three blocked shots.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cherokee Nation integrates culture into new treatment center built with opioid settlement funds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/tribes-opioids-cherokee-settlement-culture-addiction-treatment-w17219"/><id>urn:uuid:6d1b611c-7d0d-4a5e-bade-86721fec97a9</id><updated>2026-05-19T13:06:36.104-04:00</updated><summary>The Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma is using opioid settlement funds to build a culturally competent healthcare system.</summary></entry><entry><title>NYS residents could get rebates up to $200 to offset energy costs under Albany plan</title><author><name>Yancey Roy</name><email>yancey.roy@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/new-york-energy-rebate-fxd652yg"/><id>urn:uuid:08209543-529f-4a37-bff5-9d07dfda5530</id><updated>2026-05-19T13:00:49.280-04:00</updated><summary>The rebate would be part of a state budget agreement, which Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Democrat-led legislature are trying to finalize.</summary></entry><entry><title>NHL denies Golden Knights' appeal to get draft-pick punishment reduced, AP sources say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/golden-knights-draft-pick-appeal-g54554"/><id>urn:uuid:3b08ac42-8b67-4688-b927-c23a00c4734b</id><updated>2026-05-19T12:59:25.425-04:00</updated><summary>The Vegas Golden Knights' appeal to have their punishment reduced for breaking media access rules has been denied by the NHL and they will lose a second-round pick in the draft this year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iran soccer's excluded star Azmoun posts support for players ahead of World Cup games in US</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-iran-azmoun-v78128"/><id>urn:uuid:52dbfa24-208d-4bc8-bea3-63f7d54263df</id><updated>2026-05-19T12:55:47.077-04:00</updated><summary>Iranian soccer star Sardar Azmoun who was excluded from the World Cup squad in what seemed to be a political decision has posted support for teammates on social media.</summary></entry><entry><title>More than 17,000 under evacuation orders as Southern California wildfire threatens homes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/sandy-fire-simi-valley-california-q08918"/><id>urn:uuid:2fa12198-55a3-42ab-83b2-389bcc0c5514</id><updated>2026-05-19T12:54:16.816-04:00</updated><summary>More than 17,000 people are under evacuation orders as a wildfire continues to threaten suburban homes in Southern California.</summary></entry><entry><title>NATO's top officer doesn't expect more American drawdowns beyond the 5,000 troops Trump announced</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nato-us-troops-redeployment-trump-germany-u45441"/><id>urn:uuid:94490099-cee1-4ced-8028-e0d6fe0b5b97</id><updated>2026-05-19T12:46:02.577-04:00</updated><summary>NATO's top military officer says he doesn't expect any more drawdowns of American troops from Europe — at least not anytime soon — beyond the 5,000 that U.S. President Donald Trump announced would leave the continent.</summary></entry><entry><title>Graduates are booing pep talks on AI at college commencements</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/ai-college-commencement-anxiety-boo-h85770"/><id>urn:uuid:1d4f6ab0-0ff2-44ea-b2db-a9b0aa7a9b20</id><updated>2026-05-19T12:45:28.866-04:00</updated><summary>Artificial intelligence has become an unwelcome topic at college commencements.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Texas GOP primary, boosting his challenge to incumbent Sen. Cornyn</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/trump-texas-senate-endorsement-paxton-cornyn-s86783"/><id>urn:uuid:4fc78778-e2e0-47ab-8301-ed0737d06c40</id><updated>2026-05-19T12:40:27.444-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, supercharging his effort to oust incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in a Republican primary runoff.</summary></entry><entry><title>NFL taking 2030 Super Bowl to Nashville and Titans' new enclosed stadium</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/super-bowl-nashville-2030-c47785"/><id>urn:uuid:40f9ba78-d066-415c-9124-7a8191d75cc4</id><updated>2026-05-19T12:38:12.146-04:00</updated><summary>The NFL is taking the 2030 Super Bowl to Nashville and the Tennessee Titans' new Nissan Stadium after team owners voted Tuesday to hold the league's championship game in the Music City for the first time.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iranian family detained for relative's key role in 1979 US Embassy hostage crisis seeks release</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-deportation-hostage-crisis-green-cards-rubio-r68550"/><id>urn:uuid:7925e845-89f1-4c1e-8938-23923769c1bd</id><updated>2026-05-19T12:33:57.798-04:00</updated><summary>An Iranian family that's lived in the United States for a decade is demanding their release from immigration detention after they were arrested due to a relative's role in the 1979 U.S. Embassy hostage crisis.</summary></entry><entry><title>No, the Iran War won't ground your European holiday flight</title><author><name>Javier Blas</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/iran-war-european-holiday-flight-f6wo50t8"/><id>urn:uuid:c62df741-84e5-4b0d-95ba-63d9c9ee8b7b</id><updated>2026-05-19T12:30:10.982-04:00</updated><summary>For now, the answer is no.</summary></entry><entry><title>Avalanche shrug off 2021 playoff loss to Golden Knights as they meet in the Western Conference final</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/nhl-playoffs-vegas-colorado-b86844"/><id>urn:uuid:47ac44a5-8607-428f-b099-0f6d0d330c03</id><updated>2026-05-19T12:21:16.751-04:00</updated><summary>Gabriel Landeskog doesn't need any extra incentive or motivation.</summary></entry><entry><title>NFL owners approve playing up to 10 international games beyond 2026 season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/nfl-meetings-r06870"/><id>urn:uuid:91385614-56f4-4530-aec8-72f40470243e</id><updated>2026-05-19T12:19:57.271-04:00</updated><summary>The NFL will be playing more games overseas.</summary></entry><entry><title>Affordable Care Act enrollment projected to plunge by 5 million as costs spike, analysis shows</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/affordable-care-act-aca-enrollment-health-b51453"/><id>urn:uuid:86e90539-50e4-4808-be4a-272b1410d8a9</id><updated>2026-05-19T12:13:21.167-04:00</updated><summary>Nationwide enrollment in the Affordable Care Act marketplace could drop by nearly 5 million people this year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bolivia's capital under siege as protests deepen crisis for President Paz</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/bolivia-protests-evo-rodrigo-paz-w00734"/><id>urn:uuid:7dec1c10-9b87-4318-8c36-74c53f111cd2</id><updated>2026-05-19T12:10:28.812-04:00</updated><summary>Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz faces a deepening crisis as protests and blockades grip the country.</summary></entry><entry><title>Patricia Sparby, of West Islip, charged with stealing more than $385G from employer</title><author><name>John Valenti</name><email>john.valenti@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/patricia-sparby-embezzlement-employer-m7eyh1va"/><id>urn:uuid:07d71567-7caa-40f4-939e-9b1dcdf48333</id><updated>2026-05-19T12:02:23.516-04:00</updated><summary>Patricia Sparby, 66, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with second-degree grand larceny.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Spurs say they're always learning. The Thunder have to do some learning before Game 2 as well</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/spurs-thunder-nba-playoffs-wemby-a66673"/><id>urn:uuid:97d4e2c5-5723-4b49-ba98-596a69a3e016</id><updated>2026-05-19T11:38:58.287-04:00</updated><summary>Victor Wembanyama is not going to get any shorter before Game 2 of the Western Conference finals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Caitlin Clark has been named the Indianapolis 500 grand marshal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/indianapolis-500-indycar-caitlin-clark-t23777"/><id>urn:uuid:f9c1dfb2-5b75-4cbe-9997-bf579fd8c253</id><updated>2026-05-19T11:09:12.851-04:00</updated><summary>WNBA All-Star Caitlin Clark has been named the grand marshal for this year's Indianapolis 500 and will give the starting command at the sold-out race.</summary></entry><entry><title>Carlos Alcaraz pulls out of Wimbledon because of wrist injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/wimbledon-carlos-alcaraz-injury-b04517"/><id>urn:uuid:3878f9a3-44eb-417a-8f27-d9a704d22cca</id><updated>2026-05-19T11:08:55.420-04:00</updated><summary>Two-time Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of the grass-court Grand Slam event next month because of his lingering wrist injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>UK police investigate allegations of child sex abuse dating back to 1980s after Epstein file release</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/epstein-child-sex-abuse-uk-surrey-berkshire-l35204"/><id>urn:uuid:5f78a47a-e527-40f6-8978-1aa2dbd9f6a7</id><updated>2026-05-19T10:58:45.443-04:00</updated><summary>Police in the UK are investigating two allegations of decades-old child sex abuse linked to Jeffrey Epstein.</summary></entry><entry><title>NAACP calls for boycott of Southern college sports programs over voting rights</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/black-athletes-ncaa-boycott-voting-rights-v51507"/><id>urn:uuid:8551bf67-061d-4317-ba2d-88ee6bbea6c9</id><updated>2026-05-19T10:56:33.965-04:00</updated><summary>The NAACP is calling on Black athletes, alumni, fans and the general public to boycott the athletic programs of public universities in states that aim to redistrict longtime Black lawmakers.</summary></entry><entry><title>The market powerful enough to sway stocks and Trump is rumbling again</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/bond-market-warning-wall-street-trump-j88881"/><id>urn:uuid:77c0c88d-c032-483b-bc50-0ed99123103a</id><updated>2026-05-19T10:48:40.454-04:00</updated><summary>The bond market is making noise again.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scottie Scheffler returns for title defense at Byron Nelson. European tour goes to Belgium</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/byron-nelson-pga-tour-golf-glance-q93267"/><id>urn:uuid:944f286b-dc8e-410f-9f19-54bc31e9469b</id><updated>2026-05-19T10:43:35.600-04:00</updated><summary>Scottie Scheffler returns home to Dallas for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson as the defending champion.</summary></entry><entry><title>Israeli minister orders West Bank hamlet evicted after hearing he may face arrest warrant overseas</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/smotrich-arrest-warrant-khan-al-ahmar-k72388"/><id>urn:uuid:72eed776-4c77-41e2-9785-61b7ef9dc4a5</id><updated>2026-05-19T10:38:00.660-04:00</updated><summary>Israel's finance minister has ordered the eviction of a Palestinian village in the West Bank.</summary></entry><entry><title>See how players got into the US Open at Shinnecock Hills</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-shinnecock-hills-field-v93520"/><id>urn:uuid:c71c419d-3be6-478f-a895-541e787dcb34</id><updated>2026-05-19T10:31:36.398-04:00</updated><summary>The field for the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills on June 18-21.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chicago Sky forward Rickea Jackson tears ACL in her left knee</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/rickea-jackson-acl-sky-wnba-u95085"/><id>urn:uuid:9a00f1b1-78e4-4f80-8014-c8dd09ea2fe0</id><updated>2026-05-19T10:28:01.543-04:00</updated><summary>Chicago Sky forward Rickea Jackson has torn the ACL in her left knee.</summary></entry><entry><title>Woman dies after falling into an uncovered maintenance hole in New York City</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/maintenance-hole-death-new-york-e86758"/><id>urn:uuid:a58fef6f-19a0-4cfd-befe-3dd7756bfbb2</id><updated>2026-05-19T10:26:06.142-04:00</updated><summary>A 56-year-old woman has died after falling into an open maintenance hole on a busy New York City street.</summary></entry><entry><title>The UAE says drones that targeted its Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraqi territory</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-uae-nuclear-drones-uae-gulf-e65774"/><id>urn:uuid:af063ec6-9b84-4473-bb3f-5cf65b880f54</id><updated>2026-05-19T10:22:11.480-04:00</updated><summary>The United Arab Emirates says drones that targeted its Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraq.</summary></entry><entry><title>Board of Peace will ask the UN Security Council to press Hamas to disarm</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/gaza-board-peace-mladenov-israel-disarm-hamas-f30139"/><id>urn:uuid:b4de029c-12c0-4cf5-b90a-e3991d97f6f4</id><updated>2026-05-19T10:21:18.075-04:00</updated><summary>The body overseeing the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza plans to ask the United Nations Security Council to press Hamas to disarm.</summary></entry><entry><title>Woman dies after stepping out of car, falling into uncovered manhole near Manhattan Cartier store</title><author><name>John Valenti</name><email>john.valenti@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/con-ed-utility-hole-death-o8nrfb7t"/><id>urn:uuid:a10711df-df22-42a3-bd08-a6e1abc0b657</id><updated>2026-05-19T10:07:48.450-04:00</updated><summary>The NYPD and Con Ed said the manhole cover may have been knocked off by a truck minutes before the woman parked her car.</summary></entry><entry><title>PWHL goes the way of San Jose in adding a fourth expansion team and growing to 12 overall</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/pwhl-expansion-san-jose-v56548"/><id>urn:uuid:d793928e-24f6-4992-9be1-df3c30d2099a</id><updated>2026-05-19T10:07:27.342-04:00</updated><summary>San Jose has landed a pro women's hockey franchise with the PWHL completing its ambitious four-team expansion process with a first entry into California.</summary></entry><entry><title>A mop, a broom and a calmer mind. Why some find mental health benefits in everyday tasks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/cleaning-mental-health-benefits-zen-mindfulness-g70785"/><id>urn:uuid:002e9e89-efc8-4327-8304-5a9f1a4516c9</id><updated>2026-05-19T09:53:31.014-04:00</updated><summary>It's spring cleaning season, and for some people that means drudgery or anxiety.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pakistani court sentences man to death in teenage TikTok influencer's killing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pakistan-court-teenage-influencer-killing-tiktok-a39711"/><id>urn:uuid:cb936f5a-6bd8-4c31-b8de-2142dcc043b6</id><updated>2026-05-19T09:44:09.296-04:00</updated><summary>A Pakistani court has sentenced a man to death for killing a teenage social media influencer.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blast outside a Syrian defense ministry building kills a soldier, wounds 12 people</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/syria-explosion-defense-ministry-bab-sharqi-d79687"/><id>urn:uuid:e6451fb0-e7a5-4d8a-ad03-c78f377ff22a</id><updated>2026-05-19T09:41:55.323-04:00</updated><summary>A bomb outside a Defense Ministry building in the Syrian capital has killed one soldier and wounded about a dozen other people.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ronkonkoma shuttles were more popular Tuesday</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/ronkonkoma-shuttles-were-more-popular-tuesday-k24459"/><id>urn:uuid:37e76764-5fd8-4ad4-96f1-54db66d0aef2</id><updated>2026-05-19T09:27:07.747-04:00</updated><summary>MTA workers at Ronkonkoma told Newsday that more people are taking the shuttle Tuesday than</summary></entry><entry><title>Kyiv holds a funeral for 2 young sisters killed by a Russian missile strike</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-children-funeral-kyiv-r09382"/><id>urn:uuid:6f404780-370e-4a98-8421-29c63d91e96e</id><updated>2026-05-19T09:25:02.471-04:00</updated><summary>The St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery in Kyiv has become a place of mourning for many.</summary></entry><entry><title>The future has arrived for the Canadiens, who won two Game 7s and advanced to East finals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/canadiens-sabres-hurricanes-playoffs-r82826"/><id>urn:uuid:e14adeb1-a08f-492f-af8d-7e539ec8c06f</id><updated>2026-05-19T09:24:11.521-04:00</updated><summary>The long wait in Montreal for the Canadiens' rebuilding plan to be complete has finally arrived.</summary></entry><entry><title>Police say dozens of people and organizations could be charged over deadly 2017 London fire</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/london-grenfell-tower-fire-criminal-charges-x58463"/><id>urn:uuid:2795776b-d281-4b64-a8be-baa68cbb9b86</id><updated>2026-05-19T09:18:50.270-04:00</updated><summary>British police plan to ask prosecutors to consider charging 57 people and 20 organizations over the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in London.</summary></entry><entry><title>Slovenia set for a right-wing government and a comeback for former Prime Minister Jansa</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/slovenia-government-rightwing-coalition-janez-jansa-golob-d83872"/><id>urn:uuid:a5302c61-96ff-4f23-bb92-cd558e61c03a</id><updated>2026-05-19T09:11:47.518-04:00</updated><summary>Right-wing politician Janez Jansa is set to become Slovenia's prime minister again after his candidacy was submitted to Parliament on Tuesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>The worst climate future is less likely, but the best one is slipping away, scientists say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/climate-change-future-worst-case-best-danger-i75130"/><id>urn:uuid:9f7e4e1f-82e1-4224-b7de-d91ff6b17cc9</id><updated>2026-05-19T09:06:11.248-04:00</updated><summary>Both the old best and worst case future scenarios in the fight against climate change are being jettisoned by the world's top scientists as they prepare the next series of huge United Nations reports.</summary></entry><entry><title>Leon Thomas to receive ASCAP Vanguard Award for shaping the future of R&amp;B</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/leon-thomas-ascap-n20979"/><id>urn:uuid:dea2fada-ed58-458b-9f4e-45667b2ca90a</id><updated>2026-05-19T09:01:39.169-04:00</updated><summary>Leon Thomas is set to receive the ASCAP Vanguard Award, recognizing his influence on the future of music.</summary></entry><entry><title>Movie Review: 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' makes a clumsy big-screen debut</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/mandalorian-grogu-movie-review-star-wars-x50805"/><id>urn:uuid:c6acf778-ea3c-4f4a-9d17-4981db5c60d9</id><updated>2026-05-19T09:01:30.208-04:00</updated><summary>"Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" hits theaters nearly seven years after the last "Star Wars" movie.</summary></entry><entry><title>UN considers response to Israeli move to build a military compound on site of relief agency</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-unrwa-jerusalem-military-compound-palestinian-x32698"/><id>urn:uuid:74304d88-0040-410d-b4c3-478f9f6366be</id><updated>2026-05-19T08:58:03.721-04:00</updated><summary>The United Nations is reviewing Israel's plan to turn a former U.N. agency headquarters in east Jerusalem into a military complex.</summary></entry><entry><title>Video and satellite photos show Iran war oil spill on Persian Gulf island</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-war-oil-spill-persian-gulf-shidvar-island-g24961"/><id>urn:uuid:8aabb0fd-9976-4d6d-b342-fd0104bb5667</id><updated>2026-05-19T08:43:36.066-04:00</updated><summary>A mysterious attack on an Iranian oil refinery during the Iran war caused an oil spill that affected a nearby Persian Gulf island that's a protected breeding ground for wildlife.</summary></entry><entry><title>Portugal's World Cup team announced with Cristiano Ronaldo chasing history and Diogo Jota remembered</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-squad-world-cup-n19470"/><id>urn:uuid:c0130b4c-0ffe-45a2-88ec-695203a1a5e2</id><updated>2026-05-19T08:34:33.185-04:00</updated><summary>Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make a record sixth World Cup appearance after being included in Portugal's list for the tournament.</summary></entry><entry><title>Russia holds massive drills of its nuclear forces as Ukraine steps up its drone attacks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-nuclear-drills-putin-ukraine-war-o32307"/><id>urn:uuid:293b4de3-09fd-4a03-be81-50c9bd0a2ead</id><updated>2026-05-19T08:16:34.904-04:00</updated><summary>The Russian military has begun drills of its nuclear forces that will feature practice launches of nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: US government will permanently drop tax claims against Trump as part of IRS lawsuit deal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/president-donald-trump-iran-s38346"/><id>urn:uuid:0bbdc932-e81c-4e62-a1b2-4df8b9e7f9f3</id><updated>2026-05-19T08:12:55.374-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. government agreed to permanently drop tax claims against President Donald Trump as part of a settlement deal to resolve Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns.</summary></entry><entry><title>A NATO fighter jet shoots down a Ukrainian drone over Estonia</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ukraine-drone-downed-estonia-russia-war-c52202"/><id>urn:uuid:374204b3-a669-4b25-93a2-e8ddb0a6d2e9</id><updated>2026-05-19T08:10:16.243-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities say a NATO fighter jet shot down a Ukrainian drone over southern Estonia.</summary></entry><entry><title>A de-extinction company has hatched live chicks from an artificial eggshell</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/deextinction-colossal-giant-moa-artificial-egg-g89736"/><id>urn:uuid:7c33031a-6879-4f59-ab93-950888f08304</id><updated>2026-05-19T08:03:44.042-04:00</updated><summary>A biotech company that aims to resurrect lost creatures says it has hatched live chicks in an artificial environment.</summary></entry><entry><title>Malaysia seeks $251 million from Kongsberg after Norway scuttles missile deal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/malaysia-norway-kongsberg-nsm-missile-deal-canceled-u01330"/><id>urn:uuid:3901a729-4f52-4729-bd10-8b3bfdc7b46b</id><updated>2026-05-19T07:58:31.531-04:00</updated><summary>Malaysia's government is seeking $251 million in compensation from Kongsberg Defense &amp; Aerospace AS after Norway revoked an export permit.</summary></entry><entry><title>Animal welfare groups say 3 South African zoo elephants are depressed and sue to move them</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/elephants-depressed-south-africa-zoo-animals-o67120"/><id>urn:uuid:15108262-b440-4b44-83e1-b940e215730f</id><updated>2026-05-19T07:54:40.989-04:00</updated><summary>Animal welfare groups in South Africa are taking a zoo to court over the mental well-being of three elephants.</summary></entry><entry><title>Israeli forces intercept the remaining activist flotilla vessels headed for Gaza</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/gaza-israel-flotilla-intercepted-andros-v97080"/><id>urn:uuid:c3227d0b-3272-4fcc-9bc5-374db9d7c674</id><updated>2026-05-19T07:44:21.735-04:00</updated><summary>Israeli forces have intercepted the remaining vessels from an activist flotilla challenging Israel's naval blockade of Gaza.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scotland includes 43-year-old goalkeeper Craig Gordon in World Cup squad</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-scotland-squad-gordon-v76448"/><id>urn:uuid:10371a18-f5f8-4c9a-acf5-9924d83c07d9</id><updated>2026-05-19T07:38:07.869-04:00</updated><summary>Scotland's 43-year-old goalkeeper Craig Gordon is going to the World Cup alongside teammates who were not born when he made his national-team debut in 2004.</summary></entry><entry><title>Libyan prison chief known as 'Angel of Death' appears before ICC accused of war crimes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/libya-international-criminal-court-mitiga-hishri-g06283"/><id>urn:uuid:b3bb3d36-20cf-4705-86f8-198995e8fde8</id><updated>2026-05-19T07:25:44.673-04:00</updated><summary>Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court have told judges that the senior commander of a Libyan detention facility murdered and raped prisoners, sometimes in front of their children.</summary></entry><entry><title>A fuel strike in Kenya is suspended after 2 days of protests that left 4 people dead</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/kenya-protests-fuel-strike-price-transport-cost-m56546"/><id>urn:uuid:04560833-53ef-4fc3-af94-652ad34ebfd8</id><updated>2026-05-19T07:24:36.134-04:00</updated><summary>Public transport operators in Kenya have suspended a nationwide strike for one week to consult with the government.</summary></entry><entry><title>Georgia Republicans dig in for runoffs for Senate and governor as campaigns go into overtime</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/georgia-election-governor-senate-ossoff-jones-jackson-g26355"/><id>urn:uuid:a9a2d879-e1b6-4c7b-8632-4ed3e5a0737c</id><updated>2026-05-19T07:14:18.510-04:00</updated><summary>Rep. Mike Collins and Derek Dooley will compete for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in a June 16 runoff, as neither received at least 50% of the vote in Tuesday's primary to win outright.</summary></entry><entry><title>Channel 4 pulls all episodes of 'Married at First Sight UK' after sexual misconduct claims</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/married-at-first-sight-uk-allegations-m73785"/><id>urn:uuid:87eface9-cfb3-431d-8e39-0419b6361788</id><updated>2026-05-19T06:36:11.720-04:00</updated><summary>Channel 4 has pulled all episodes of "Married at First Sight UK" after three contestants claimed they were sexually assaulted by on-screen partners.</summary></entry><entry><title>Son of Mango fashion chain founder posts bail after arrest in Spain over father's fatal cliff fall</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/spain-mango-jonathan-andic-isak-death-arrest-x71543"/><id>urn:uuid:7022f7ee-3396-4a56-a308-8eef9b1ebb11</id><updated>2026-05-19T06:30:51.094-04:00</updated><summary>Jonathan Andic, the son of Mango's billionaire founder, has posted bail following his arrest in connection with the death of his billionaire father.</summary></entry><entry><title>Home Depot profit falls, but it tops expectations in the face of growing economic uncertainty</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/home-depot-mortgage-inflation-c80353"/><id>urn:uuid:0a0343dd-f7ce-439c-b131-00dc78aa7118</id><updated>2026-05-19T06:19:49.808-04:00</updated><summary>Home Depot's results beat Wall Street's expectations in the fiscal first quarter on a strong showing from professional customers while homeowners started stocking up on some of their spring supplies.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suspected gunman in deadly shootings in southern Turkey dies by suicide as police close in</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/turkey-shootings-gunman-kills-himself-s28844"/><id>urn:uuid:c3e177b3-70d4-4a54-8608-7bf6b78e7170</id><updated>2026-05-19T06:09:06.131-04:00</updated><summary>A man suspected of carrying out deadly shootings in southern Turkey has died after taking his own life.</summary></entry><entry><title>Busiest US commuter rail system resumes operations as deal reached to end strike</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/long-island-rail-road-strike-new-york-a97046"/><id>urn:uuid:907f5709-f0ca-4255-9c0c-766098195db5</id><updated>2026-05-19T06:03:11.016-04:00</updated><summary>Trains are rolling again on the Long Island Rail Road after a deal was reached to end a strike that had shut down the busiest commuter rail system in the country.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ivory Coast teenager Yan Diomande took a whirlwind path from a Florida high school to the World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/yan-diomande-florida-world-cup-ivory-coast-y24476"/><id>urn:uuid:a27ef0a6-a41a-48aa-bc15-95ae2b0dfda9</id><updated>2026-05-19T06:00:37.304-04:00</updated><summary>In two years, Ivory Coast teenager Yan Diomande has gone from playing at a Florida high school to facing the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich.</summary></entry><entry><title>Guardiola doesn't deny reports he's leaving City, will talk to chairman before saying future plans</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/guardiola-man-city-maresca-n87455"/><id>urn:uuid:1c3a0ffa-8483-49b2-b2bc-a58c13529924</id><updated>2026-05-19T05:51:15.529-04:00</updated><summary>Pep Guardiola has addressed the fevered speculation about his future at Manchester City by saying he will talk to club chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak in the upcoming days before announcing whether he'll see out the remaining year of his contract.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blanche doesn't rule out considering payments for violent Jan. 6 rioters as he defends $1.8B fund</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/todd-blanche-justice-department-congress-irs-fund-v02373"/><id>urn:uuid:31c22b8a-20ba-4ecc-8157-245e4b3d29d3</id><updated>2026-05-19T05:32:06.937-04:00</updated><summary>Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has not ruled out the possibility of compensating individuals involved in violence during the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot from a new $1.776 billion fund.</summary></entry><entry><title>New affordable apartments in Medford offer rents starting at $975 for seniors</title><author><name>Jonathan LaMantia</name><email>jonathan.lamantia@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/affordable-apartments-suffolk-county-td87xxi4"/><id>urn:uuid:f211a956-713e-4b2a-a3bc-e8947dea409c</id><updated>2026-05-19T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The nonprofit WellLife Network is accepting applications from people 55 and over for 33 new apartments in Medford.</summary></entry><entry><title>Karen Heitner disciplinary case: Plainview-Old Bethpage school board seeks to overturn hearing officer's decision</title><author><name>Dandan Zou</name><email>dandan.zou@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/pasadena-elementary-karen-heitner-disciplinary-case-lg8r4gjr"/><id>urn:uuid:cbacaae2-60ed-468a-a247-534ea9639a20</id><updated>2026-05-19T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Plainview-Old Bethpage school board is asking a judge to vacate a hearing officer's decision allowing Pasadena Elementary principal Karen Heitner to return to work.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kyma team opens new NYC restaurant, Selene</title><author><name>Marie Elena Martinez</name><email>marieelena.martinez@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/selene-opens-nyc-mbdz77cj"/><id>urn:uuid:f38659f6-c8c6-42f9-aad4-3e436909af30</id><updated>2026-05-19T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Roslyn's Kyma is a winning combination of Greek food and European hospitality set against a DJ-fueled soundtrack in a setting that evokes the shores of Santorini.</summary></entry><entry><title>Giants players impressed with John Harbaugh's culture change</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/john-harbaugh-kayvon-thibodeaux-cam-skattebo-town-hall-ooowftty"/><id>urn:uuid:4c9f98fe-11b1-453f-be50-6af39ab43981</id><updated>2026-05-19T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Said Kayvon Thibodeaux: "It's different in a great way. It's testing the limits. He's seeing what we can do. I'm all for the future and this is now."</summary></entry><entry><title>Which sports team license plates rank highest in New York State?</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/new-york-state-sports-license-plates-data-sq3gyazz"/><id>urn:uuid:c4c6210e-accc-40fc-9a05-e57202f543d2</id><updated>2026-05-19T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>There are over 14 million registered license plates in New York State. How many are sports-themed?</summary></entry><entry><title>School budget vote today: What to know before heading to the polls</title><author><name>Dandan Zou</name><email>dandan.zou@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/school-budget-vote-long-island-imvk5r1p"/><id>urn:uuid:0e7f9a32-d737-4b68-8ae2-5d33e0507fd2</id><updated>2026-05-19T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Long Island voters on Tuesday will decide whether to approve a total of nearly $16.9 billion in spending for the 2026-27 academic year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Explore Montauk: Beaches, dining and outdoor adventures</title><author><name>Carissa Kellman</name><email>carissa.kellman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/montauk-summer-guide-crljt30b"/><id>urn:uuid:f9c5a805-b0e0-4acd-bfb7-07ffd4b467d7</id><updated>2026-05-19T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Plan your Montauk summer vacation with our essential tips. From scenic hikes to local dining, make the most of your Long Island adventure.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson's competitiveness began in a Long Island home</title><author><name>Barbara Barker</name><email>barbara.barker@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/kenny-atkinson-cavs-v0cf22e4"/><id>urn:uuid:035a4d76-e0f7-498d-a170-08222aba23b3</id><updated>2026-05-19T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Kenny Atkinson was the seventh of eight boys in his Northport family, but despite his age, he never backed down from his older brothers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Summer books preview: A dozen hot books for the beach</title><author><name>Marion Winik</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/books/summer-books-preview-a1joev4d"/><id>urn:uuid:a105d4c9-6b99-4b46-811e-ad051d22c666</id><updated>2026-05-19T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Check out new must-reads from Colson Whitehead, Ann Patchett and more.</summary></entry><entry><title>Anthony Rieber: Knicks' playoff success an 'out-of-body experience' for ESPN and MSG's Alan Hahn</title><author><name>Anthony Rieber</name><email>anthony.rieber@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/anthony-rieber/alan-hahn-knicks-xbicd1h1"/><id>urn:uuid:debf620d-2246-4783-a984-0d1dd4ebcf10</id><updated>2026-05-19T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Ronkonkoma native has never seen this type of offensive execution in his two decades covering the team.</summary></entry><entry><title>Navigating 'forced' retirement on Long Island</title><author><name>Sheryl Nance-Nash</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/forced-retirement-long-island-geab52ap"/><id>urn:uuid:e8847419-57f5-4a70-9763-ab12cb4cd57e</id><updated>2026-05-19T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>For many Long Islanders, adapting to an unexpected retirement has meant rewriting that chapter on the fly.</summary></entry><entry><title>NYS AG: Report cases of ride-hailing price gouging amid LIRR strike</title><author><name>Yancey Roy</name><email>yancey.roy@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/lirr-rideshare-qrvhzk16"/><id>urn:uuid:a0bfaac4-7ac7-4355-80bf-b4599616df20</id><updated>2026-05-19T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Consumers may report incidents by calling the AG's hotline or online.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero is under investigation linked to airline bailout</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/zapatero-spain-prime-minister-investigation-airline-bailout-x30777"/><id>urn:uuid:d3eec0fd-681d-41b1-9b14-adc0277af26e</id><updated>2026-05-19T04:48:17.174-04:00</updated><summary>A Spanish court is investigating former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero for alleged influence peddling tied to a government airline bailout.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lettuce introduce you to the live frog found in this grocery store salad bag</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/australia-frog-lettuce-salad-esperance-b61240"/><id>urn:uuid:63de71a4-c4a0-4789-a92f-b3f21b6aad43</id><updated>2026-05-19T04:40:16.504-04:00</updated><summary>An Australian farmer has found a live frog in a bag of lettuce.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hong Kong court hears final arguments in trial of Tiananmen vigil organizers, hopes for July verdict</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hong-kong-tiananmen-trial-closing-arguments-t75152"/><id>urn:uuid:5b1f2ba4-3e73-46ad-b556-d76ee9331c90</id><updated>2026-05-19T04:33:37.594-04:00</updated><summary>A Hong Kong court has concluded final arguments in a national security trial for two former organizers of vigils remembering the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown.</summary></entry><entry><title>WHO chief concerned over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak as Congo reports 134 dead</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congo-ebola-deadly-virus-bundibugyo-health-emergency-o26072"/><id>urn:uuid:3df19c6a-f53e-4789-a79e-e3b9b72bc9da</id><updated>2026-05-19T04:30:44.696-04:00</updated><summary>The World Health Organization director-general has expressed concern over the rapid spread of a rare type of Ebola in eastern Congo.</summary></entry><entry><title>Arsenal wins its first Premier League title in 22 years after Man City draws with Bournemouth</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/man-city-bournemouth-arsenal-premier-league-title-tottenham-h62522"/><id>urn:uuid:e8073da9-4846-43bf-b525-4629745e241f</id><updated>2026-05-19T03:59:50.637-04:00</updated><summary>Arsenal was crowned Premier League champion for the first time since 2004 after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rescuers search for 3 missing after German building collapse possibly caused by gas explosion</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/east-germany-goerlitz-building-collapse-missing-d43823"/><id>urn:uuid:5f8d772c-0868-446f-b614-d717906603b0</id><updated>2026-05-19T03:41:59.041-04:00</updated><summary>Rescue teams in Germany are searching for three people missing after a building collapsed in the eastern city of Görlitz near the Polish border.</summary></entry><entry><title>Atlanta bracing to host 8 World Cup matches, including a semifinal showdown: Things to know</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/atlanta-world-cup-f59499"/><id>urn:uuid:617e9302-802d-45c9-aa58-0bf0f749f9df</id><updated>2026-05-19T03:39:49.945-04:00</updated><summary>Atlanta is bracing to host World Cup fans from around the globe and the city has something for everyone to enjoy during some of the hottest months of the year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bodies of 2 Italian divers are recovered from deep in a Maldives underwater cave</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/maldives-recovery-bodies-italian-divers-underwater-cave-m91045"/><id>urn:uuid:09348166-e40b-4a84-a898-ce04c0052efe</id><updated>2026-05-19T03:16:19.978-04:00</updated><summary>Divers have recovered the bodies of two Italian divers from an underwater cave in the Maldives.</summary></entry><entry><title>New Zealand's government plans to cut 14% of public sector jobs to slash spending</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/public-sector-job-cuts-new-zealand-willis-j06490"/><id>urn:uuid:aedadbf8-e8b7-41ec-8653-736072343bf9</id><updated>2026-05-19T02:52:56.630-04:00</updated><summary>New Zealand's government plans to lay off nearly 9,000 workers, cutting 14% of public sector jobs by 2029.</summary></entry><entry><title>The UAE's image as a Middle Eastern haven is tested by the Iran war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/emirates-us-iran-war-israel-business-economy-b63858"/><id>urn:uuid:7a1b83b9-617b-4812-99a4-36d544ab9824</id><updated>2026-05-19T02:06:33.118-04:00</updated><summary>The United Arab Emirates for decades advertised itself as a haven for business in the Middle East.</summary></entry><entry><title>San Diego mosque shooters met online and left writings expressing hate, FBI says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/islamic-center-san-diego-shooting-mosque-hate-q09610"/><id>urn:uuid:baa4ccc8-a2d4-49cd-b3f5-d75d969e53f7</id><updated>2026-05-19T01:48:30.857-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities say the two teenagers who shot and killed three people in an attack on a California mosque had been radicalized online where they first met.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alex Caruso's 31-point night gives Thunder a chance in Game 1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/thunder-spurs-alex-caruso-nba-playoffs-l87468"/><id>urn:uuid:6d22f9ca-3c96-4a96-ac7e-61c9e94e7acb</id><updated>2026-05-19T01:42:33.081-04:00</updated><summary>The guard with the headband carried the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Colt Emerson homers for 1st career hit as Mariners beat White Sox 6-1 behind Woo</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mariners-white-sox-score-colt-emerson-v46447"/><id>urn:uuid:578158c4-307e-4527-a864-9c27227ffef7</id><updated>2026-05-19T01:29:54.129-04:00</updated><summary>Touted prospect Colt Emerson launched a three-run homer for his first major league hit, and the Seattle Mariners stopped a three-game slide with a 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hungary's Magyar kicks off his first foreign trip as prime minister to ally Poland</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hungary-magyar-poland-democracy-e33768"/><id>urn:uuid:60612195-0550-4fd8-9d0f-00083dca651c</id><updated>2026-05-19T01:09:42.202-04:00</updated><summary>Hungary's new prime minister, Péter Magyar, is visiting Poland, a traditional ally that can offer plenty of lessons on political transformation and restoring democratic norms.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lawyers for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to seal evidence and parts of a key hearing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/tyler-robinson-defense-charlie-kirk-shooting-p37709"/><id>urn:uuid:0d5219cd-2012-479d-8ef6-7dc3fe2b7f2f</id><updated>2026-05-19T01:02:26.022-04:00</updated><summary>A Utah judge will decide whether to restrict access to parts of a July preliminary hearing and seal some exhibits in the case of the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wemby's night: 41 points, 24 rebounds, and a 1-0 lead in the Western Conference finals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/spurs-victor-wembanyama-f71161"/><id>urn:uuid:5274d801-0fde-498c-b887-325ef21d7955</id><updated>2026-05-19T00:58:32.455-04:00</updated><summary>Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a 122-115 double-overtime win against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ginn loses no-hitter in 9th and then the game when Neto's 2-run homer gives Angels 2-1 win over A's</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/athletics-angels-score-ginn-nohitter-neto-frazier-k52132"/><id>urn:uuid:4c6c1bf1-049a-4dd9-ac1a-440b65adf641</id><updated>2026-05-19T00:34:10.145-04:00</updated><summary>Adam Frazier singled leading off the ninth inning for the first hit against Athletics starter J.</summary></entry><entry><title>Josh Bell homers twice as Twins beat Astros 6-3 in game delayed nearly 2 hours by rain</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/astros-twins-score-n90780"/><id>urn:uuid:a6aee4f1-3e0c-493b-a421-73d9f17d7895</id><updated>2026-05-19T00:29:14.064-04:00</updated><summary>Josh Bell homered twice and drove in four runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the Houston Astros 6-3.</summary></entry><entry><title>Federal judge bans most arrests by federal agents in immigration courts in New York</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ice-immigration-courts-arrests-ruling-t61720"/><id>urn:uuid:4f518a07-e168-48a9-9e8d-a97101485033</id><updated>2026-05-19T00:28:33.754-04:00</updated><summary>A New York judge says federal agents can no longer make arrests without exceptional circumstances in and around three Manhattan buildings where immigration proceedings occur.</summary></entry><entry><title>Arenado's grand slam in the 1st inning helps power the Diamondbacks to a 12-2 win over Giants</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/giants-diamondbacks-score-b57683"/><id>urn:uuid:6867bf88-1f8e-42cb-ac9b-a73eb3073612</id><updated>2026-05-19T00:25:30.268-04:00</updated><summary>Nolan Arenado hit his seventh career grand slam, Gabriel Moreno added a two-run homer, and the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the San Francisco Giants 12-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries: Massie's loss leaves no doubt about Trump's power over the GOP</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/election-takeaways-massie-kentucky-georgia-alabama-e48470"/><id>urn:uuid:74bcc854-0112-4d2b-bfc2-c7dd7f4df9e1</id><updated>2026-05-19T00:13:35.056-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump has scored another win against a Republican rival, purging Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky's primary and knocking out one of his most outspoken critics on Capitol Hill.</summary></entry><entry><title>OpenAI avoided a costly court loss to Elon Musk, but neither side is unscathed</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/elon-musk-openai-altman-ai-trial-y24353"/><id>urn:uuid:3265b0f3-55a5-4fbd-ab0b-5b0cb28cfb46</id><updated>2026-05-19T00:11:32.100-04:00</updated><summary>Elon Musk lost his case against OpenAI and its top executives in a high-stakes trial that pitted billionaire against billionaires.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oregon voters reject Democrats' gas tax increase as Iran war causes prices to soar</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/oregon-election-primary-gas-tax-t82198"/><id>urn:uuid:79860e82-7704-4ca4-a020-5104fdfbdcc0</id><updated>2026-05-19T00:09:14.132-04:00</updated><summary>Oregon voters have rejected a gas tax increase passed last year by Democratic lawmakers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Years before UPS plane crash, 10 similar flaws were recorded. NTSB says no one raised an alarm</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ups-louisville-plane-crash-engine-ntsb-hearing-m16988"/><id>urn:uuid:889ca859-48c2-4798-ad41-e1357de933ed</id><updated>2026-05-19T00:09:00.173-04:00</updated><summary>A federal investigation into the crash of a UPS cargo plane that killed 15 people in Kentucky quickly focused on spherical bearings in a part that helps keep engines attached to wings.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kenya's professional mourners help grieving families and keep tradition alive</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/kenya-professional-mourners-tribal-tradition-christianity-c41913"/><id>urn:uuid:c57d152f-aa5e-4653-a72a-a79a29d63150</id><updated>2026-05-19T00:08:48.392-04:00</updated><summary>Loud and expressive mourners are common at funerals around the world — but in parts of Kenya, some of them may be paid workers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michael King's strong start, Mason Miller's big finish send Padres to 1-0 victory over Dodgers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/padres-dodgers-score-shohei-ohtani-n62583"/><id>urn:uuid:e496f609-1110-4f49-94ad-61508a4cf2b9</id><updated>2026-05-19T00:08:31.503-04:00</updated><summary>The San Diego Padres snapped the Los Angeles Dodgers' five-game winning streak with a 1-0 victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former political rivals head to rematch in Alabama governor's race and runoffs for US Senate seat</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/election-2026-alabama-republicans-redistricting-voting-maps-w40389"/><id>urn:uuid:73219097-4468-4a94-bd87-170247ba937e</id><updated>2026-05-19T00:07:10.763-04:00</updated><summary>Former Senate race rivals U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville and Doug Jones are headed to a rematch in Alabama's governor's race.</summary></entry><entry><title>Timeline of recent US-Cuba relations amid heightened tensions in Trump's second term</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-us-cuba-relations-raul-castro-a66705"/><id>urn:uuid:3c733fd7-7017-4445-9f9a-c262c908409f</id><updated>2026-05-19T00:06:49.073-04:00</updated><summary>The possibility that the Justice Department could indict former Cuban leader Raúl Castro is pushing U.S. relations with the communist-run island to the foreground.</summary></entry><entry><title>US Rep. Thomas Massie loses Kentucky GOP primary to Ed Gallrein in another victory for Trump</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/massie-gallrein-trump-kentucky-republican-primary-l33175"/><id>urn:uuid:4a8190e3-c5c9-4962-bc23-8f31e2acbac2</id><updated>2026-05-19T00:04:55.583-04:00</updated><summary>Kentucky U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie has lost his Republican House primary after a concerted effort by President Donald Trump to oust him through challenger and ultimate winner Ed Gallrein.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shapiro-backed Democrats win House primaries in Pennsylvania swing districts the party hopes to flip</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/pennsylvania-primary-congress-governor-shapiro-garrity-g78115"/><id>urn:uuid:973b49a5-87a5-4684-be7f-ff62dc129f8a</id><updated>2026-05-19T00:04:33.458-04:00</updated><summary>Democrats in Pennsylvania backed by Gov. Josh Shapiro won their primaries to shape a congressional slate in which they hope to flip the state's four swing districts and, ultimately, capture a U.S. House majority.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lee and Takaichi hold 4th meeting in 6 months to push South Korea-Japan cooperation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-korea-japan-lee-takaichi-f49224"/><id>urn:uuid:1473fd8b-c27e-4dd1-9887-365eb742892d</id><updated>2026-05-19T00:03:04.112-04:00</updated><summary>South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have emphasized the need for cooperation amid global challenges, including the Iran war.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump's tough-talk foreign policy is hitting a wall with Iran as it grips Strait of Hormuz</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-iran-pressure-campaign-strait-hormuz-de-f87071"/><id>urn:uuid:d6b98789-925c-4537-ada8-d63a5cc5750c</id><updated>2026-05-19T00:02:24.648-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump considers himself an effective dealmaker but appears to have hit a wall with Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>LIRR strike ends as MTA, unions reach deal; train service begins noon Tuesday</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/strike-day-three-deal-j8e2jm79"/><id>urn:uuid:2ae34d12-4221-485d-9931-a584671ad295</id><updated>2026-05-19T00:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The agreement provides relief to the tens of thousands of harried and frustrated Long Islanders who saw their commutes double or even triple.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wembanyama has 41 points, 24 rebounds and Spurs top Thunder 122-115 in 2OT to open West finals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/spurs-thunder-score-nba-playoffs-k70681"/><id>urn:uuid:962b22d6-5e39-4fe2-ba90-67c8dc322e99</id><updated>2026-05-18T23:52:13.632-04:00</updated><summary>Victor Wembanyama had 41 points and 24 rebounds, Dylan Harper finished with 24 points and a team playoff-record seven steals, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-115 in a double-overtime classic to open the Western Conference finals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Athletics pitcher J.T. Ginn loses no-hitter in 9th inning, then loses 2-1 to the Angels</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/jt-ginn-nohitter-athletics-angels-p99112"/><id>urn:uuid:6972d9ae-6530-43d8-841f-51f1bba1d701</id><updated>2026-05-18T23:40:02.890-04:00</updated><summary>Athletics starter J.</summary></entry><entry><title>US stocks fall further from their records after bond markets crank up the pressure</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/stocks-markets-iran-trump-oil-nvidia-i14040"/><id>urn:uuid:f000e21a-552f-469c-be79-8895bfd07952</id><updated>2026-05-18T23:23:39.291-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. stock market gave back more of its record-setting rally.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kate Voelker, Nylah Phillips, Valeria Paez star at Nassau Class AA outdoor track and field championships</title><author><name>Mike Anderson</name><email>michael.anderson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/track/nassau-class-aa-championships-x017gtr7"/><id>urn:uuid:bc53d139-ebbe-4789-8d3e-2a312ba0e386</id><updated>2026-05-18T23:21:42.045-04:00</updated><summary>Hewlett won the girls team title with 116 total points; Manhasset won the boys team championship with 89.</summary></entry><entry><title>Billie Jean King, 82, earns a college degree 65 years after starting at Cal State LA</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/billie-jean-king-graduates-f05576"/><id>urn:uuid:42ea6b88-17d6-465a-b6b2-c6f6681c6262</id><updated>2026-05-18T23:06:36.544-04:00</updated><summary>Billie Jean King celebrated earning a college degree 65 years after first taking classes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Japan's economy expands at a 2.1% annual pace, boosted by consumer spending</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/japan-gdp-economy-oil-war-spending-h24009"/><id>urn:uuid:1da3574a-aa2e-4ab9-bd62-d3d85c8d2686</id><updated>2026-05-18T22:56:37.441-04:00</updated><summary>Japan has reported its economy expanded at an annualized rate of 2.1% in the January-March quarter.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fudd scores season-high 12, Bueckers adds 18 to lead Wings past Mystics 92-69</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/mystics-wings-score-s35833"/><id>urn:uuid:847a4bfd-6a6d-45b6-955a-8773023bea94</id><updated>2026-05-18T22:30:01.914-04:00</updated><summary>Top draft pick Azzi Fudd scored a season-high 12 points off the bench and Paige Bueckers added 18 points and seven assists as the Dallas Wings beat the Washington Mystics 92-69 on Monday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump administration plans to admit more white South Africans as refugees this year</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-refugees-south-africa-afrikaners-o84825"/><id>urn:uuid:2096d048-da2d-4604-8d58-dc6828ae967e</id><updated>2026-05-18T22:29:34.441-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration plans to admit up to 10,000 more white South African refugees into the United States, citing discrimination against Afrikaners.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newhook scores in OT to lift Canadiens over Sabres 3-2 in Game 7</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/canadiens-sabres-playoffs-score-o24366"/><id>urn:uuid:f89244ed-87b2-4f96-b454-73c310852c72</id><updated>2026-05-18T22:25:35.038-04:00</updated><summary>Alex Newhook scored his second Game 7-winning goal of the postseason, this time 11:22 into overtime in the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jake Bauers homers, drives in 4 runs as the Brewers beat the Cubs 9-3 in series opener</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/brewers-cubs-score-b81641"/><id>urn:uuid:cd5b736c-2b39-4714-a7d3-8c2363874613</id><updated>2026-05-18T22:20:39.013-04:00</updated><summary>Jake Bauers homered and drove in four runs, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 9-3 in the first meeting this season between the longtime NL Central rivals.</summary></entry><entry><title>José Ramírez homers and drives in 3 to back Slade Cecconi as Guardians beat Tigers 8-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/guardians-tigers-score-a58373"/><id>urn:uuid:86724869-84e7-4176-afc3-de76a16314bc</id><updated>2026-05-18T22:17:26.924-04:00</updated><summary>José Ramírez homered and hit a two-run double on a 3-for-4 night, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the reeling Detroit Tigers 8-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yandy Díaz and Junior Caminero each drive in 4 runs as Rays bash Orioles 16-6</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/orioles-rays-score-diaz-caminero-n06786"/><id>urn:uuid:57638550-9faa-4a25-9e5a-eed5ec6661c6</id><updated>2026-05-18T22:13:12.569-04:00</updated><summary>Yandy Díaz had four hits and four RBIs, Junior Caminero homered and drove in four runs, and the Tampa Bay Rays battered Baltimore Orioles pitching in a 16-6 victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sanoja hits grand slam, Meyer pitches 6 sharp innings as Marlins rout Braves 12-0</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/braves-marlins-score-j88439"/><id>urn:uuid:0f93f440-e1ba-4aa5-b46c-a9e830851777</id><updated>2026-05-18T22:06:45.641-04:00</updated><summary>Javier Sanoja hit his first career grand slam, Joe Mack drove in four runs and the Miami Marlins shut out the MLB-leading Atlanta Braves 12-0 on Monday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ketanji Brown Jackson says Supreme Court risks being seen as political after voting rights decision</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/supreme-court-voting-rights-justice-jackson-t02293"/><id>urn:uuid:e67a5304-98b2-425e-8283-d54fd678c0c9</id><updated>2026-05-18T22:02:46.942-04:00</updated><summary>Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson said Monday that the Supreme Court risks being seen as political in the wake of a major voting rights decision.</summary></entry><entry><title>LIRR strike ends but changes still needed</title><author><name>The Editorial Board</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorials/lirr-mta-strike-deal-oqruc3vl"/><id>urn:uuid:8c2741ca-0d38-48e3-a22d-a06775215be3</id><updated>2026-05-18T22:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Details still forthcoming.</summary></entry><entry><title>Red Sox beat Royals 3-1 behind Willson Contreras' homer and Sonny Gray's strong outing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-royals-score-l86087"/><id>urn:uuid:bae0cc9e-f3c6-416f-9f7e-7c481572a3c2</id><updated>2026-05-18T21:51:38.650-04:00</updated><summary>Willson Contreras hit his team-leading 10th homer and Sonny Gray outdueled Seth Lugo as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about a deadly attack by teen gunmen on a San Diego mosque</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/san-diego-islamic-center-shooting-i61034"/><id>urn:uuid:2158d5ec-9202-4184-941b-51933acf61ef</id><updated>2026-05-18T21:50:55.528-04:00</updated><summary>An attack by two teenagers on a San Diego mosque left a community mourning its victims, Muslim leaders calling for increased security and investigators parsing white supremacist writings by the suspects.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bryson Stott's 2-run HR in the 8th inning lifts Phillies past the Reds 5-4</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/reds-phillies-score-u17699"/><id>urn:uuid:eb67e00c-febe-49b5-bb37-2e8824cc3c97</id><updated>2026-05-18T21:47:02.317-04:00</updated><summary>Bryson Stott hit a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and Jhoan Duran worked a 1-2-3 ninth as the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds.</summary></entry><entry><title>High school playoff roundup: Baseball, flag football and boys tennis</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/playoff-roundup-baseball-flag-football-boys-tennis-ov336f55"/><id>urn:uuid:cb6ce6a0-4303-4174-a1c2-95fd82c2ee2c</id><updated>2026-05-18T21:45:39.713-04:00</updated><summary>Recapping notable postseason scores from across Long Island.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island Lutheran reaches NYSAIS baseball final by defeating Fieldston</title><author><name>Brian Heyman</name><email>brian.heyman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/luhi-baseball-wy1gvlfk"/><id>urn:uuid:7998b0fe-a2cb-4d7f-a775-b6bba71677c5</id><updated>2026-05-18T21:34:52.938-04:00</updated><summary>A four-run sixth inning broke a 1-1 tie to send the Crusaders to a state final Wednesday against Horace Mann.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dodgers' Blake Snell will undergo surgery to remove loose bodies from elbow in bid to return sooner</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-jonathan-hernandez-chayce-mcdermott-f74273"/><id>urn:uuid:eae7473c-e182-4483-85d3-110001ec3226</id><updated>2026-05-18T21:13:39.232-04:00</updated><summary>Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell will undergo surgery Tuesday to remove loose bodies from his elbow, general manager Brandon Gomes said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rebecca Leslie scores winner as Charge edge Victoire 2-1 to trim deficit in Walter Cup Final</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/charge-victoire-score-q12185"/><id>urn:uuid:fdbb5959-d095-4ec4-af2c-0ff74fbdb3e6</id><updated>2026-05-18T21:13:33.388-04:00</updated><summary>Rebecca Leslie scored the winning goal with 56 seconds left on Monday night to give the Ottawa Charge a 2-1 win over the Montreal Victoire to force a Game 4 in the best-of-five Walter Cup Final.</summary></entry><entry><title>Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy has no regrets over Trump impeachment vote, even as it cost him his seat</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cassidy-senate-louisiana-trump-loss-h50905"/><id>urn:uuid:9ba212e9-7f82-4104-a9b1-fadc1821dcc8</id><updated>2026-05-18T21:11:43.227-04:00</updated><summary>Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana says he has no regrets about his "momentous" vote to convict President Donald Trump on impeachment charges five years ago.</summary></entry><entry><title>Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties as Xi also seeks stable US relations after Trump summit</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/china-russia-putin-xi-beijing-visit-trump-v61303"/><id>urn:uuid:bfcb2f09-3b26-4eb6-aae5-92c8a70f2b72</id><updated>2026-05-18T21:05:43.909-04:00</updated><summary>Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in China for meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.</summary></entry><entry><title>LIRR strike: What was at stake</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/lirr-strike-opinions-expensive-long-island-baqmduba"/><id>urn:uuid:61be1a99-5d64-497c-bbea-3803508f322c</id><updated>2026-05-18T21:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets the MVP trophy from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-mvp-shai-gilgeous-alexander-trophy-silver-f08650"/><id>urn:uuid:2e676591-1af1-4829-9d42-18548bb37998</id><updated>2026-05-18T20:43:04.592-04:00</updated><summary>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's trophy case is a little more jammed.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tool or threat? Cannes Film Festival grapples with the rise of AI</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/cannes-ai-artificial-intelligence-s04673"/><id>urn:uuid:f75cb285-5ae6-474f-8fef-f21a9c339938</id><updated>2026-05-18T20:36:12.373-04:00</updated><summary>The Cannes Film Festival can function like a global water cooler for movies, with prevailing issues and anxieties of the industry tending to surface at the event.</summary></entry><entry><title>Marner's Vegas reinvention: From Toronto heat to a Western Conference final run</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/mitch-marner-golden-knights-maple-leafs-o74554"/><id>urn:uuid:172e9d9b-c861-41ec-a110-0b6c6f6a47ed</id><updated>2026-05-18T20:29:25.373-04:00</updated><summary>Mitch Marner leads the Vegas Golden Knights into the Western Conference final against the Colorado Avalanche.</summary></entry><entry><title>David Lennon: Yankees' David Bednar bounces back, but they have to be concerned about Austin Wells</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/yankees-blue-jays-al-east-j6xrfpq2"/><id>urn:uuid:8bfc106d-3cca-4a0e-bc29-df9a9f6a5826</id><updated>2026-05-18T20:29:06.086-04:00</updated><summary>David Bednar bounced back on Monday, but Austin Wells has not been contributing as expected.</summary></entry><entry><title>Laura Albanese: Mets' mettle may be key to turning season around</title><author><name>Laura Albanese</name><email>laura.albanese@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/laura-albanese/mets-nationals-uxvlshyi"/><id>urn:uuid:b32c1741-358a-43f3-aa3b-badc2113f338</id><updated>2026-05-18T20:24:39.070-04:00</updated><summary>Comeback wins, infusions of youthful energy and the refusal to let a miserable April define them could be signs the team can overcome its flaws.</summary></entry><entry><title>Roger Rubin: Rick Pitino already excited about St. John's roster — and there's still room for more</title><author><name>Roger Rubin</name><email>roger.rubin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/roger-rubin/rick-pitino-st-johns-ung06jbs"/><id>urn:uuid:40f1098e-72f5-48e0-b87e-20f8f16a8492</id><updated>2026-05-18T20:21:57.599-04:00</updated><summary>The Red Storm have made under-the-radar additions and still have two open roster spots.</summary></entry><entry><title>Buses to Hicksville available</title><author><name>Ted Phillips</name><email>ted.phillips@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/buses-to-hicksville-available-s28821"/><id>urn:uuid:2953bb84-5de3-4d87-a94e-fa6f24195eb5</id><updated>2026-05-18T20:16:45.159-04:00</updated><summary>While MTA workers above the 179th Street F train station moved passengers quickly to shuttle</summary></entry><entry><title>Washington Nationals set to ban spectator over banner promoting white nationalist website</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/washington-nationals-banner-white-nationalist-website-y41613"/><id>urn:uuid:23dabde3-d1cb-4cb4-9381-4e666260cf84</id><updated>2026-05-18T20:09:47.823-04:00</updated><summary>The Washington Nationals have identified at least one person who will be banned from the ballpark after a banner promoting a white nationalist website was unfurled in the crowd during Sunday's game.</summary></entry><entry><title>Some Long Island employers leaned into remote work, technology to ride out LIRR shutdown impacts</title><author><name>Victor Ocasio</name><email>victor.ocasio@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/lirr-strike-businesses-remote-work-technology-suacuxq8"/><id>urn:uuid:fea123c1-22e0-4536-9bb0-b3e77285354e</id><updated>2026-05-18T20:07:29.792-04:00</updated><summary>Contingency plans and workplace policies set in place during COVID helped keep operations uninterrupted at some LI companies.</summary></entry><entry><title>Minimal strike impact on major retailers</title><author><name>Brianne Ledda</name><email>brianne.ledda@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/minimal-strike-impact-on-major-retailers-d24121"/><id>urn:uuid:621c04c4-6aa8-4cc2-8328-0d28bb47e1e7</id><updated>2026-05-18T20:00:56.309-04:00</updated><summary>Major retailers and carriers on Long Island said the LIRR strike has caused minimal or</summary></entry><entry><title>Ducks place Trevor Bauer on injured list with back spasms; no timetable for return</title><author><name>Brian Heyman</name><email>brian.heyman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/local/ducks/trevor-bauer-injury-i5yjg39b"/><id>urn:uuid:c38b3e01-ff7d-4b86-a37d-fa029d10fb67</id><updated>2026-05-18T19:58:20.197-04:00</updated><summary>The righthander, who is suffering from back spasms, led the Atlantic League in earned run average before allowing five runs in five innings on Sunday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Autopsy says the death of a Haitian man detained in Arizona was related to his dental woes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/immigration-detention-center-death-arizona-teeth-j43168"/><id>urn:uuid:c0a1f343-c2bd-4446-8e54-776ec494d0d1</id><updated>2026-05-18T19:54:57.744-04:00</updated><summary>An autopsy report has confirmed that the death of a Haitian man after spending months at an Arizona immigration detention facility was related to his dental problems.</summary></entry><entry><title>Spurs take Game 1 with De'Aaron Fox out with ankle soreness; Thunder fall with Jalen Williams back</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/deaaron-fox-spurs-jalen-williams-thunder-w74572"/><id>urn:uuid:b6d2d8bc-467d-4682-b7ac-63a4760b4e4a</id><updated>2026-05-18T19:50:04.908-04:00</updated><summary>San Antonio guard De'Aaron Fox was ruled out of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals with right ankle soreness, a huge blow to the Spurs going into the series opener against the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder.</summary></entry><entry><title>Umpire Alfonso Márquez leaves in 2nd inning of Braves-Marlins game after being struck by foul ball</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/braves-marlins-umpire-injured-marquez-t34763"/><id>urn:uuid:f05869de-d8a5-4cc4-bef5-2da14d0df27f</id><updated>2026-05-18T19:38:33.686-04:00</updated><summary>Plate umpire Alfonso Márquez left in the second inning of Monday's game between the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins after being hit in the mask by a foul ball.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jericho girls badminton wins back-to-back Nassau championships</title><author><name>Christopher Matias</name><email>christopher.matias@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/badminton/jericho-girls-badminton-g9xr5g8n"/><id>urn:uuid:fb99d34f-025f-4a84-bc21-62f6daf62ad0</id><updated>2026-05-18T19:37:48.486-04:00</updated><summary>The Jayhawks won their 35th straight match with the victory</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about the Bundibugyo virus, a species of Ebola causing an outbreak in Congo</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ebola-bundibugyo-virus-outbreak-congo-t65441"/><id>urn:uuid:d3a9b537-58d9-45c0-9865-661e56ad6cba</id><updated>2026-05-18T19:33:09.674-04:00</updated><summary>The virus that has caused an outbreak in Congo suspected of killing more than 130 people is less common than others that cause Ebola disease.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Hartford police officer charged in fatal shooting of a Black man in mental distress</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/joseph-magnano-hartford-police-officer-steven-jones-h41714"/><id>urn:uuid:20fa84d0-161b-482e-b1ac-624339183bf0</id><updated>2026-05-18T19:28:19.112-04:00</updated><summary>A Connecticut police officer has been charged with manslaughter after fatally shooting a man suffering a mental health crisis.</summary></entry><entry><title>Max Scherzer throws a bullpen session as he works his way back from right forearm tendinitis</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-max-scherzer-injury-x68724"/><id>urn:uuid:c49a5a43-0de0-445b-a087-78c42b3e8850</id><updated>2026-05-18T19:26:01.285-04:00</updated><summary>Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer threw a bullpen session of about 22 pitches at Yankee Stadium as he works his way back from right forearm tendinitis, and he could face batters this week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Steve Popper: Knicks have last season's disappointment to fuel them in this year's Eastern Conference Finals vs. Cavaliers</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/steve-popper/knicks-cavaliers-eastern-conference-finals-i205igpq"/><id>urn:uuid:b54ccb5a-559e-4376-afba-5accc1db3ba5</id><updated>2026-05-18T19:21:20.808-04:00</updated><summary>There are no guarantees when the season ends, no card that allows you to pass the 82-game grind and the first two rounds of the playoffs to get back to this point. But the Knicks did it, and what happened a year ago fuels them.</summary></entry><entry><title>Big Ten on a roll at spring meetings, trying to solve playoff stalemate and other college problems</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/big-ten-college-playoff-michigan-j55185"/><id>urn:uuid:cb15b6b0-8a79-46f2-8561-5d3a63e76739</id><updated>2026-05-18T19:16:48.189-04:00</updated><summary>Leaders in the Big Ten opened their annual spring meeting with nothing more than the future of their business on the agenda.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pac-12, Mountain West conferences agree to settlement in lawsuits over poaching and exit fees</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/pac-12-mountain-west-lawsuits-u89393"/><id>urn:uuid:b0385a55-103d-48d2-b889-095086c8b867</id><updated>2026-05-18T19:08:46.938-04:00</updated><summary>The Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences have reached an agreement in principle to resolve pending lawsuits over "poaching" and exit fees.</summary></entry><entry><title>At Hicksville, complaints and resignation</title><author><name>Michael Sicoli</name><email>michael.sicoli@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/at-hicksville-complaints-and-resignation-c87164"/><id>urn:uuid:39de80de-1146-4811-aada-25919f1a4af0</id><updated>2026-05-18T19:05:53.165-04:00</updated><summary>Veronica Muzek of Farmingdale works in the city as a teacher and said her commute</summary></entry><entry><title>Senate confirms Trump's pick to lead federal land agency as drilling and mining expand</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-public-land-management-pearce-i09251"/><id>urn:uuid:73b21dc5-7bf2-4f8a-892d-1a0e417924b6</id><updated>2026-05-18T19:02:54.110-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump's pick to oversee the management of a quarter-billion acres of public lands concentrated in Western states.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mark Fuhrman, former LA police detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson murder trial, has died</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/detective-mark-fuhrman-dies-oj-simpson-trial-x87971"/><id>urn:uuid:1a02bb7d-c7f6-48a3-97ea-a346e3045358</id><updated>2026-05-18T18:58:53.404-04:00</updated><summary>Former Los Angeles police detective Mark Fuhrman, who was convicted of lying during testimony at the O.J. Simpson murder trial, has died.</summary></entry><entry><title>Texas Tech's Sorsby, after acknowledging gambling, asks court for injunction to restore eligibility</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/ncaa-texas-tech-sorsby-gambling-c09004"/><id>urn:uuid:ab03df5b-5776-465f-a493-2da688b77c74</id><updated>2026-05-18T18:56:59.109-04:00</updated><summary>Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who entered treatment for a gambling addiction, has filed a lawsuit seeking to have the NCAA restore his eligibility.</summary></entry><entry><title>Penalized teams say rules violations not intended to give their drivers an edge for Indy qualifying</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/indianapolis-500-indycar-penalties-y64472"/><id>urn:uuid:60e05376-94f1-4298-a20f-a3269391733d</id><updated>2026-05-18T18:47:57.890-04:00</updated><summary>Leaders of the racing teams penalized for violating IndyCar rules during Indianapolis 500 qualifying say their teams did not intend to give their drivers an unfair advantage.</summary></entry><entry><title>Braves activate outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. from the injured list</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/braves-ronald-acuna-activated-y22936"/><id>urn:uuid:7e3947b0-ad5e-4d23-8649-c204d2230316</id><updated>2026-05-18T18:45:07.691-04:00</updated><summary>The Atlanta Braves have activated Ronald Acuña Jr. from the 10-day injured list.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gerrit Cole could return to Yankees during this homestand, Aaron Boone says</title><author><name>Erik Boland</name><email>erik.boland@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/gerrit-cole-injury-return-k95f8hlr"/><id>urn:uuid:8e5aca40-8d02-4a64-9f30-834f8724eb70</id><updated>2026-05-18T18:44:56.659-04:00</updated><summary>The signs point to Gerrit Cole, who missed all of last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, starting Friday night against the AL East-leading Rays.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong apologizes for the words he used during a heated exchange with a fan</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-crow-armstrong-a96281"/><id>urn:uuid:092281fb-c183-45d7-822f-054844a691f5</id><updated>2026-05-18T18:43:31.022-04:00</updated><summary>Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong says he regrets the words he used during a heated exchange with a fan.</summary></entry><entry><title>A grim list: Some notable attacks on US houses of worship in recent years</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/san-diego-mosque-shooting-r18066"/><id>urn:uuid:5c301272-cace-4e09-b120-752d5fac202e</id><updated>2026-05-18T18:41:35.570-04:00</updated><summary>An attack on a mosque in San Diego has resurrected fears about violence at houses of worship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rob Gronkowski named grand marshal of Indianapolis 500 Snake Pit for 2nd straight year</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/indianapolis-500-indycar-gronkowski-k82887"/><id>urn:uuid:cc6e1ac6-a603-4e8e-b838-9ae1926a4265</id><updated>2026-05-18T18:38:22.853-04:00</updated><summary>Four-time Super Bowl champion and Fox NFL studio analyst Rob Gronkowski has been named grand marshal of the Indianapolis 500's Snake Pit.</summary></entry><entry><title>A 'stress-free' commute to Bay Shore</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/a-stress-free-commute-to-bay-shore-m63677"/><id>urn:uuid:8e3a1fe4-474d-46a6-a614-5461661a6c7f</id><updated>2026-05-18T18:25:15.477-04:00</updated><summary>As he departed the third shuttle to pull into Bay Shore from Queens about 6</summary></entry><entry><title>Jackson Holliday is back with Orioles, activated after recovering from hand surgery</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/baltimore-orioles-jackson-holliday-n98768"/><id>urn:uuid:cd6f7380-d624-406c-ac90-20f35ff5062f</id><updated>2026-05-18T18:22:59.180-04:00</updated><summary>Jackson Holliday is back with the Baltimore Orioles.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nearly 170 striking LIRR union workers earned more than $200,000</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/lirr-strike-pay-d2la6eum"/><id>urn:uuid:eaaf9678-d023-45f9-9139-6d16c0e1c61c</id><updated>2026-05-18T18:15:56.423-04:00</updated><summary>An analysis of 2024 payroll data shows 168 LIRR employees who went on strike for three days made more than $200,000. Five made more than $300,000.</summary></entry><entry><title>'They deserve better' says daughter of union members</title><author><name>Joshua Needelman</name><email>joshua.needelman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/-they-deserve-better-says-daughter-of-union-members-t49926"/><id>urn:uuid:3fbbf32c-fd7e-41ce-8db5-b34c2a91df2a</id><updated>2026-05-18T18:10:56.862-04:00</updated><summary>Jasper Wittenhagen, 23, of Seaford, woke up at 5:15 a.m. Monday for her commute to</summary></entry><entry><title>Alexander Rossi still hoping to compete in Indianapolis 500 after crash leads to hand surgery</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/indianapolis-500-indycar-crash-rossi-b62582"/><id>urn:uuid:5678e62a-8395-425c-a945-5bbef6a55dea</id><updated>2026-05-18T18:07:28.688-04:00</updated><summary>Alexander Rossi had surgery to repair minor injuries to his left hand Monday night following a crash earlier in the day during practice for the Indianapolis 500.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man wrongly convicted of killing 2 Michigan hunters in 1990 agrees to $5.25M settlement</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lawsuit-settlement-exoneration-michigan-v77181"/><id>urn:uuid:c509951c-77f6-4544-8565-785b0ea971b5</id><updated>2026-05-18T17:53:53.945-04:00</updated><summary>A man who spent nearly 21 years in prison for the deaths of two Michigan hunters has agreed to a $5.25 million settlement.</summary></entry><entry><title>FACT FOCUS: Trump distorts recent revisions of scientific projections of global warming</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-climate-change-fact-check-g12847"/><id>urn:uuid:e7230c01-eedd-4d11-a25d-c04de438a174</id><updated>2026-05-18T17:53:29.501-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump blasted the accuracy of scientists' global warming projections in a social media post that itself painted a distorted view of the science, projections and policy of climate change.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chaminade's William Argenziano secures CHSAA golf title after two playoff holes</title><author><name>Jared Valluzzi</name><email>jared.valluzzi@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/golf/high-school-golf-hf3uan0i"/><id>urn:uuid:421194b6-2640-4673-ac8a-3d5c7b7bc96d</id><updated>2026-05-18T17:52:38.965-04:00</updated><summary>He wins the individual title as Chaminade takes home the team championship at Eisenhower Red.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stop &amp; Shop stores cut prices amid competition from discounters, affordability worries</title><author><name>Tory N. Parrish</name><email>tory.parrish@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/stop-and-shop-lowering-prices-supermarkets-grocery-store-long-island-rzy5qkw3"/><id>urn:uuid:54d94784-87ad-4cb8-bb31-ea6e81ccd177</id><updated>2026-05-18T17:50:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Stop &amp; Shop and other traditional supermarket chains have been seeing their market share decline for the past several years as discounters and specialty grocers expand.</summary></entry><entry><title>St. Anthony's Emilia Parlow, Kellenberg's Eloise Alveari place second and third at state golf tournament</title><author><name>Jared Valluzzi</name><email>jared.valluzzi@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/golf/emilia-parlow-st-anthonys-nyschsaa-golf-tournament-ebo31vvi"/><id>urn:uuid:ef9f138a-dfb6-4d5d-a371-deca02850fd3</id><updated>2026-05-18T17:40:34.789-04:00</updated><summary>After winning the state tournament last year, the St. Anthony's sophomore finished second on Monday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Texas summer camps have closed, scaled back operations due to state's new regulations</title><author><name> The Texas Tribune</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/texas-summer-camps-deadly-floods-stricter-regulations-m54315"/><id>urn:uuid:e8c827e5-5c6a-4ea3-903e-949ef980b1d2</id><updated>2026-05-18T17:39:56.986-04:00</updated><summary>Records show there's 66 fewer active summer camps in Texas now compared to December.</summary></entry><entry><title>The New York Times sues the Pentagon a second time over Hegseth's media restrictions</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pentagon-press-access-new-york-times-lawsuit-o27074"/><id>urn:uuid:ba77daad-21d5-4e9f-90a3-ebe1f5b3fa4d</id><updated>2026-05-18T17:37:37.624-04:00</updated><summary>The New York Times sued the Defense Department Monday for the second time in recent months over media access.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former NBA champ Rick Fox appointed opposition senator in the Bahamas after election loss</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/bahamas-rick-fox-senator-election-y26656"/><id>urn:uuid:f6b3e7ad-0bf6-4b6c-a9e2-a2aa280e4d2c</id><updated>2026-05-18T17:35:02.086-04:00</updated><summary>Retired three-time NBA champion Rick Fox has been appointed a senator for the main opposition party in the Bahamas after losing a bid for a legislative seat in last week's general election.</summary></entry><entry><title>US pauses joint defense effort with Canada that dates to WWII</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/canada-pentagon-defense-m75611"/><id>urn:uuid:a8566a2d-4df4-424f-b44a-272a7b906517</id><updated>2026-05-18T17:32:53.828-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. says it's pausing participation on a joint board with Canada for continental defense that dates to World War II.</summary></entry><entry><title>Deer Park nail salon trial: Jurors view video seemingly contradicting Steven Schwally's defense</title><author><name>Grant Parpan</name><email>grant.parpan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/deer-park-salon-crash-murder-trial-steven-schwally-v86opm3p"/><id>urn:uuid:d7a80230-a1fa-4696-b2ea-d7e83660ccd1</id><updated>2026-05-18T17:28:31.040-04:00</updated><summary>In the video, the defendant gives different reasons as to why he crashed into the Deer Park nail salon at 78 mph, killing four people.</summary></entry><entry><title>Students protest in Venezuela after deaths of political prisoner and his mother</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/venezuela-political-prisoner-mother-death-demonstration-l53055"/><id>urn:uuid:e3bb384e-2fff-4098-8edf-9a8443589aa2</id><updated>2026-05-18T17:28:14.140-04:00</updated><summary>A few dozen people have demonstrated in Venezuela's capital to remember a woman who died over the weekend.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iowa State's RB depth takes another hit with Salahadin Allah out for season with Achilles tear</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/college-football-iowa-state-g08847"/><id>urn:uuid:13409fab-d89f-4ba8-a18c-94b1009c6260</id><updated>2026-05-18T17:25:19.761-04:00</updated><summary>Iowa State running back Salahadin Allah will miss the 2026 season with a torn Achilles tendon.</summary></entry><entry><title>Three-hour commute from Northport</title><author><name>Ted Phillips</name><email>ted.phillips@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/three-hour-commute-from-northport-k27021"/><id>urn:uuid:b0091907-917c-4ce7-9863-54b4d54dcfc7</id><updated>2026-05-18T17:23:44.963-04:00</updated><summary>On Hillside Avenue between 181st and 182nd streets some regular LIRR riders waited for NICE</summary></entry><entry><title>Police: Two suspects kill 3 people at a San Diego mosque before killing themselves</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/san-diego-mosque-shooting-v21093"/><id>urn:uuid:e0d412fb-ebbc-4a35-8df5-fa383290e094</id><updated>2026-05-18T17:17:14.218-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities say two teenage suspects opened fire at an Islamic center in San Diego, killing three men before killing themselves.</summary></entry><entry><title>Neymar picked for Brazil's World Cup squad despite doubts on fitness</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/brazil-world-cup-neymar-a44104"/><id>urn:uuid:e8521dbc-bd0b-411b-9e79-da4a1350df1a</id><updated>2026-05-18T17:16:23.979-04:00</updated><summary>Neymar has made Brazil's World Cup squad.</summary></entry><entry><title>Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal throwing bullpen sessions two weeks after surgery</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tigers-tarik-skubal-surgery-rehab-bullpen-d40898"/><id>urn:uuid:b13a9f63-9be9-4ed3-b334-dfd0fe8c6e59</id><updated>2026-05-18T17:15:39.196-04:00</updated><summary>Tarik Skubal's multi-million dollar pitching arm feels better than it has all season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Arsenal on the verge of Premier League title after beating Burnley</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/arsenal-burnley-premier-league-w96575"/><id>urn:uuid:ef1bc771-364e-4960-9c34-755a3f717d61</id><updated>2026-05-18T17:03:28.937-04:00</updated><summary>Arsenal has closed in on a first Premier League title in 22 years by beating Burnley 1-0 in its penultimate game of the campaign.</summary></entry><entry><title>FEMA can't help until it handles its own disaster</title><author><name>Mark Gongloff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/fema-kt4xb30y"/><id>urn:uuid:6322c8d2-3055-4f27-81dd-9047688b0d28</id><updated>2026-05-18T17:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>We'll have to hope the coming hurricane season is as forgiving as the last one.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ronkonkoma Station Yards eateries hit with drop in business amid LIRR strike</title><author><name>Melissa Azofeifa</name><email>melissa.azofeifa@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/station-yards-lirr-strike-gbjq7fst"/><id>urn:uuid:a70214f8-b26f-4f6c-afe5-8d2a9f56f381</id><updated>2026-05-18T16:56:54.100-04:00</updated><summary>Businesses near one of Long Island's busiest train stations reported a downturn in sales as the LIRR strike disrupted commuter traffic.</summary></entry><entry><title>What a deal to stop the LIRR strike could cost commuters</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/the-point/lirr-strike-mta-fare-increases-martin-bellew-islip-dec-cv6q8yyh"/><id>urn:uuid:bab60591-f14d-4629-916d-b81d2cd77e3d</id><updated>2026-05-18T16:55:17.735-04:00</updated><summary>The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brazilian artisan crafts replica World Cup trophies to the joy of locals and celebrities alike</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brazil-world-cup-trophies-l67506"/><id>urn:uuid:055a55dd-cd0c-4e3a-a6c9-3826668e696b</id><updated>2026-05-18T16:45:54.903-04:00</updated><summary>For over 30 years, Brazilian soccer fan Jarbas Meneghini Carlini has crafted replicas of the FIFA World Cup trophy.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vermont officials and residents respond to ongoing PFAS contamination concerns in Bennington County</title><author><name> VTDigger</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/bennington-pfas-contamination-well-testing-free-water-k67396"/><id>urn:uuid:d3756cd2-ae70-4432-afab-e2d460a7efbc</id><updated>2026-05-18T16:37:33.018-04:00</updated><summary>Vermont is offering free water and well testing in southern Bennington and Shaftsbury due to worsening PFAS contamination.</summary></entry><entry><title>Opposing views of an altered commute</title><author><name>Joshua Needelman</name><email>joshua.needelman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/opposing-views-of-an-altered-commute-w42874"/><id>urn:uuid:4f69f665-41a5-418d-a038-cebb2db95bb4</id><updated>2026-05-18T16:34:53.229-04:00</updated><summary>Stacey Richards, a nurse from Massapequa Park, was at the Howard Beach-JFK train station Monday</summary></entry><entry><title>New Mexico wildfire sparked by fatal medical plane crash spreads quickly in rural area</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/new-mexico-wildfire-plane-crash-ruidoso-capitan-seven-cabins-fire-v10411"/><id>urn:uuid:2103c245-04de-47b4-a7b0-01984457d9a3</id><updated>2026-05-18T16:29:18.147-04:00</updated><summary>A wildfire sparked by the fatal crash of a small medical plane in New Mexico has triggered evacuations for a rural area north of the Capitan Mountains and closures in the Lincoln National Forest.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alex Murdaugh sues clerk whose behavior led state Supreme Court to overturn his murder convictions</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/murdaugh-lawsuit-clerk-conviction-overturned-g89099"/><id>urn:uuid:8464fd6b-fd71-4a23-a951-2c1e609f9603</id><updated>2026-05-18T16:27:26.363-04:00</updated><summary>Alex Murdaugh has filed a lawsuit against the court clerk whose behavior during his trial led the South Carolina Supreme Court to overturn his murder convictions for the deaths of his wife and son.</summary></entry><entry><title>LIRR strike: Long Islanders sit in traffic, buses, or work from home on first work day of shutdown</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/lirr-strike-long-island-riders-vi9owx8y"/><id>urn:uuid:182a4f05-3f3e-4e39-acb1-7b13730aeef2</id><updated>2026-05-18T16:25:41.547-04:00</updated><summary>Gov. Kathy Hochul's announcement that a deal had been reached to end the work stoppage came after a tough day for Long Island commuters.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ann Marie Drago, who pleaded guilty in Evelyn Rodriguez's death, appeals conviction</title><author><name>Michael O&amp;#39;Keeffe</name><email>michael.okeeffe@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/ann-marie-drago-conviction-evelyn-rodriguez-death-ms-13-rh2k7jcn"/><id>urn:uuid:0159e405-8b8f-4f70-a440-e1b402d54135</id><updated>2026-05-18T16:25:02.319-04:00</updated><summary>An attorney for Ann Marie Drago, 65, told appeals court justices that Drago had not waived her right to appeal when she pleaded guilty in April 2025.</summary></entry><entry><title>A $2G kids party. $8G for youth sports. Long Island parents sacrifice finances to give kids the 'best life.'</title><author><name>Victor Ocasio and Brianne Ledda</name><email>brianne.ledda@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/wallet-watch/long-island-parents-kids-expenses-sports-birthday-parties-uuf8n7a2"/><id>urn:uuid:807ef9be-8fcd-4d77-969b-3ac6e313cf44</id><updated>2026-05-18T16:23:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Families say keeping up with the Joneses is hurting budgets and financial priorities.</summary></entry><entry><title>New England grid operator forecasts modest growth in electricity demand over next 10 years</title><author><name> The Maine Monitor</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/maine-power-grid-operator-projects-increasing-electricity-use-x30803"/><id>urn:uuid:48b01d89-e150-449c-a93e-80050010ba38</id><updated>2026-05-18T16:09:47.291-04:00</updated><summary>ISO New England expects electricity use in Maine and New England to grow by about 9 percent over the next decade.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about Trump's nearly $1.8B fund to compensate allies claiming political targeting</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-doj-fund-irs-trump-family-lawsuit-a50339"/><id>urn:uuid:03e49c91-a576-4d3f-b409-25f1f75e1d50</id><updated>2026-05-18T16:02:16.699-04:00</updated><summary>The Justice Department has announced a nearly $1.8 billion compensation fund for Trump allies who believe they were wrongly prosecuted by the Biden administration.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump touts a major TrumpRx expansion, adding more than 600 generic drugs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-trumprx-drug-prices-health-y53315"/><id>urn:uuid:8c04375d-b516-4f52-bd94-ed8d9fe2df97</id><updated>2026-05-18T15:59:50.319-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump has announced an expansion of his discounted-drug website, TrumpRx.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Ebola outbreak in Congo went unnoticed for weeks. This is what we know</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ebola-outbreak-congo-uganda-disease-who-x77687"/><id>urn:uuid:cbb6fa79-ff6b-4b5e-a271-0ec17cdd63e3</id><updated>2026-05-18T15:52:57.861-04:00</updated><summary>The Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization.</summary></entry><entry><title>Aaron Rai withdraws from CJ Cup Byron Nelson after breakthrough win at PGA Championship</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/aaron-rai-byron-nelson-withdraws-y29681"/><id>urn:uuid:d97dfd21-c349-4a15-b4cc-4ca1cab55163</id><updated>2026-05-18T15:49:36.506-04:00</updated><summary>Aaron Rai has withdrawn from this week's CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament, less than 24 hours after winning his first major at the PGA Championship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wild goalie Filip Gustavsson will have offseason hip surgery that complicates his readiness for camp</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/nhl-playoffs-wild-guerin-gustavsson-wallstedt-r42652"/><id>urn:uuid:fb0b26be-2818-4330-abda-0e717d14ef72</id><updated>2026-05-18T15:48:34.740-04:00</updated><summary>Minnesota Wild goalie Filip Gustavsson will have offseason surgery on his hip that puts his readiness for the beginning of training camp in question.</summary></entry><entry><title>Requiring Judges To Consider Past Trauma Of Youth Offenders Aim Of New Hawaii Law</title><author><name> Honolulu Civil Beat</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hawaii-juvenile-justice-youth-trauma-adult-charges-o86792"/><id>urn:uuid:7032fa8d-bd3f-44c5-b85d-719e5bf535fa</id><updated>2026-05-18T15:44:48.103-04:00</updated><summary>Hawaiʻi is set to become one of the first states to require judges to consider a child's trauma before charging them as adults.</summary></entry><entry><title>Saints GM Loomis: the status of 3 key veterans remains unclear, but Jordan was offered a contract</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/saints-loomis-jordan-kamara-hill-m86779"/><id>urn:uuid:42f07d80-edba-479b-b99b-ae721b84fc3b</id><updated>2026-05-18T15:42:11.834-04:00</updated><summary>New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says the club has made a contract offer to career franchise sack leader Cameron Jordan and wants the 36-year-old 15-year veteran back.</summary></entry><entry><title>A new Swatch model is introduced, and a case study in overexcited 'drop culture' plays out</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/swatch-line-royal-pop-closed-security-d70976"/><id>urn:uuid:ccac96ea-ad00-43bd-814a-658c315123e3</id><updated>2026-05-18T15:33:46.932-04:00</updated><summary>Swatch's new Royal Pop pocket watch has sparked outbursts of chaos worldwide.</summary></entry><entry><title>Teenage gunmen open fire on San Diego mosque, killing 3 men and then themselves</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/san-diego-islamic-center-shooting-f16767"/><id>urn:uuid:fd63e582-4828-487a-a5f8-e3a80b31b0b2</id><updated>2026-05-18T15:33:08.712-04:00</updated><summary>Police say a shooting at a San Diego mosque has killed three men and both shooters are dead.</summary></entry><entry><title>Thousands ordered to evacuate as Southern California wildfire threatens homes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/los-angeles-brush-sandy-fire-simi-valley-i64139"/><id>urn:uuid:fa55f107-586b-4498-9277-bf6971f9c9c2</id><updated>2026-05-18T15:25:39.008-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities have ordered thousands of people to evacuate as a wind-driven wildfire threatens suburban homes in Southern California.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sam Houston football player William Davis dies; no cause of death disclosed</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/college-football-sam-houston-u15000"/><id>urn:uuid:3f24bb32-9140-4682-bcb1-8d4bb365449c</id><updated>2026-05-18T15:24:13.490-04:00</updated><summary>Sam Houston football player William Davis died over the weekend.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump says he's called off Iran strike planned for Tuesday at request of Gulf allies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-iran-ceasefire-strikes-military-e95519"/><id>urn:uuid:f9fed3ee-e651-4078-8775-3ac678a983e0</id><updated>2026-05-18T15:14:37.280-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump says he is holding off on a military strike on Iran planned for Tuesday because "serious negotiations" are underway to end the war.</summary></entry><entry><title>As Blakeman seeks statewide visibility, brief LIRR strike a window of opportunity</title><author><name>Yancey Roy</name><email>yancey.roy@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/blakeman-hochul-lirr-yvgpciwo"/><id>urn:uuid:a681cda3-2a02-45b0-9618-6c9716cba9d5</id><updated>2026-05-18T15:13:55.264-04:00</updated><summary>The Nassau County executive trails Gov. Kathy Hochul by 16 percentage points in the latest Siena College poll.</summary></entry><entry><title>Defense secretary steps into key Kentucky election to attack Trump critic</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/hegseth-massie-kentucky-war-trump-q38714"/><id>urn:uuid:6ee46c71-1988-4ccd-a341-f5f94b6d3532</id><updated>2026-05-18T15:08:04.487-04:00</updated><summary>Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is railing against one of President Donald Trump's chief Republican critics in Congress on the eve of a high-profile primary election.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about a midair collision between 2 Navy jets at an Idaho air show</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/idaho-navy-air-show-collision-ejected-j05341"/><id>urn:uuid:f995c42c-dc41-43c5-9770-4934f77860f1</id><updated>2026-05-18T15:07:52.862-04:00</updated><summary>Two Navy jets collided during an air show in Idaho, but all four crew members survived.</summary></entry><entry><title>Police hunt gunman in rifle attacks that kill 6 people in southern Turkey</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/turkey-riffle-attacks-trigger-manhunt-gunman-p43244"/><id>urn:uuid:ba1075b2-f0df-4977-852c-59ba15d3e0d0</id><updated>2026-05-18T15:05:10.100-04:00</updated><summary>Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says that a man armed with a rifle has carried out a string of attacks in southern Turkey, killing at least six people and wounding eight others.</summary></entry><entry><title>Maduro ally is charged in Venezuela bribery case after deportation to US</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/venezuela-maduro-ally-saab-court-charges-miami-q33550"/><id>urn:uuid:112319dd-6e2c-4e30-acd4-fb90d9af42a2</id><updated>2026-05-18T15:03:14.235-04:00</updated><summary>Alex Saab, a close ally of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, has been charged in Miami with bribing officials for government contracts.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bolivia protesters allied with ex-leader Morales clash with police as unrest widens</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/bolivia-evo-morales-rodrigo-paz-protests-road-blocks-argentina-a61354"/><id>urn:uuid:1b56578d-466c-4b41-8f1a-7ce735ec8b4c</id><updated>2026-05-18T14:59:40.483-04:00</updated><summary>Followers of Bolivia's ex-President Evo Morales have joined a massive protest movement against President Rodrigo Paz.</summary></entry><entry><title>Palestinian man shot by Israeli troops while trying to cross into Israel for work dies of wounds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-palestinians-west-bank-barrier-g08077"/><id>urn:uuid:dc28fa87-45dc-4f34-b8aa-e00afdbb62d4</id><updated>2026-05-18T14:58:49.683-04:00</updated><summary>Palestinian health officials say a Palestinian man who was shot by Israeli soldiers as he tried to cross into Israeli territory from the occupied West Bank has died of his wounds.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Death Becomes Her' to close on Broadway</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/theater/death-becomes-her-closing-broadway-lyikr66x"/><id>urn:uuid:b71dd6f8-09f3-42e4-bceb-76e87d0e09de</id><updated>2026-05-18T14:57:12.362-04:00</updated><summary>The well-reviewed musical will have its final performance on June 28.</summary></entry><entry><title>Public land groups sue Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks over corner-crossing position</title><author><name> Montana Free Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/montana-public-land-groups-sue-cornercrossing-x01634"/><id>urn:uuid:aa305e20-4c32-4fbb-a706-4c7c30222c3d</id><updated>2026-05-18T14:56:09.848-04:00</updated><summary>Two public land access groups have filed a lawsuit challenging Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks' stance that corner crossing is "unlawful" in the state.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brazilian court to rule on whether Belo Sun's Amazon gold mine stays suspended</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brazil-amazon-belo-sun-mining-e92717"/><id>urn:uuid:40e808b9-88a5-4f16-92a8-0b4b67b752b1</id><updated>2026-05-18T14:52:25.150-04:00</updated><summary>A Brazilian court is set to rule on the controversial Volta Grande gold mine project in the Amazon, operated by Canadian company Belo Sun.</summary></entry><entry><title>Don't sleep on 'Is God Is,' a primal scream of a movie inspired by Westerns and Greek tragedy</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/is-god-is-movie-l94259"/><id>urn:uuid:daa04dc4-55f7-4993-8221-a65d9b9f0f7f</id><updated>2026-05-18T14:45:46.125-04:00</updated><summary>Aleshea Harris wrote "Is God Is" as a story of rage and revenge, blending Greek tragedy with Spaghetti Westerns.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hyderabad seals IPL playoffs spot with Gujarat after beating Chennai</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/chennai-hyderabad-ipl-b24739"/><id>urn:uuid:2df17383-6737-4eba-9503-32420b011056</id><updated>2026-05-18T14:39:42.993-04:00</updated><summary>Sunrisers Hyderabad have qualified for the Indian Premier League playoffs after Ishan Kishan anchored them to a five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings.</summary></entry><entry><title>OSHA has 6 inspectors to keep 60,000 West Virginia workplaces safe. Here's what it means for workers</title><author><name> Mountain State Spotlight</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/workplace-safety-inspections-osha-west-virginia-o12139"/><id>urn:uuid:6a6b81f5-6cf3-4535-8af1-2b99af107777</id><updated>2026-05-18T14:37:36.301-04:00</updated><summary>When two West Virginia workers died last month in a chemical reaction, federal records showed the plant had been cited for safety violations in 2018.</summary></entry><entry><title>NHL sets the table for conference finals with heavyweights racing for the Stanley Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/nhl-playoffs-favorites-e26736"/><id>urn:uuid:4cc354ec-6291-462e-b2b3-143887f72a2c</id><updated>2026-05-18T14:30:58.998-04:00</updated><summary>Big boy hockey has arrived in the third round of the NHL playoffs with three of the top five favorites going in still playing in the conference finals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Jaguars coach Urban Meyer loses arbitration case against NFL team, AP source says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/urban-meyer-jaguars-arbitration-r29524"/><id>urn:uuid:6425aa86-bda0-4ff8-8e02-66a5c906826d</id><updated>2026-05-18T14:29:51.943-04:00</updated><summary>A person familiar with the legal outcome says former Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer lost his multimillion-dollar arbitration case against the NFL team that fired him with cause in 2021.</summary></entry><entry><title>Knicks fans may have to make a traveling call Tuesday</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/knicks-fans-may-have-to-make-a-traveling-call-tuesday-h66554"/><id>urn:uuid:2d9a64fc-4394-4862-bc34-82686ec98210</id><updated>2026-05-18T14:25:45.142-04:00</updated><summary>If the strike continues, Knicks fans who usually take the LIRR to games will be</summary></entry><entry><title>Westchester teen drowns in waters off Shelter Island, police say</title><author><name>John Valenti</name><email>john.valenti@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/drown-shelter-island-pelham-teen-kr8prq9z"/><id>urn:uuid:a37ae415-8eb4-44ce-96eb-4a9502e1d954</id><updated>2026-05-18T14:20:13.728-04:00</updated><summary>Timothy Magambo, 18, of Pelham, was with a group of seven friends when he got separated as they crossed a channel, police said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Eastbound LIE traffic is building</title><author><name>David Olson</name><email>david.olson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/eastbound-lie-traffic-is-building-n15711"/><id>urn:uuid:8284991c-997e-4357-bda4-d7ecab75e078</id><updated>2026-05-18T14:12:20.656-04:00</updated><summary>Pre-rush-hour traffic is building just before 2 p.m. on the eastbound Long Island Expressway in</summary></entry><entry><title>Minnesota county charges an ICE officer in a nonfatal shooting during Trump's immigration crackdown</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/minneapolis-immigration-crackdown-charges-sosacelis-m15985"/><id>urn:uuid:8f22b6fa-a0f4-4d11-831d-e05d4cfb7930</id><updated>2026-05-18T14:08:56.482-04:00</updated><summary>A Minnesota county prosecutor has charged an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in the nonfatal shooting of a Venezuelan man during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in the state.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bessent grants a 30-day extension for Russian oil in tankers as Iran war squeezes supply</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/bessent-russia-oil-iran-w48657"/><id>urn:uuid:98511a85-97bd-471e-8b5e-ae83d14fcff7</id><updated>2026-05-18T14:08:51.818-04:00</updated><summary>Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. will give a 30-day extension for countries to import Russian oil already in tankers at sea.</summary></entry><entry><title>Amid LIRR strike and Knicks-Cavs Game 1, Long Island commuters can still find parking spots in NYC garages</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/msg-knicks-lirr-strike-ubqhvy09"/><id>urn:uuid:f00e3f89-7d44-44d2-8084-4dcf8ebb7f65</id><updated>2026-05-18T14:08:43.518-04:00</updated><summary>For Tuesday's Game 1, look for pre-paid parking spot in one of NYC's parking garages near MSG.</summary></entry><entry><title>Watch live: MTA officials making an announcement</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/watch-live-mta-officials-making-an-announcement-f13749"/><id>urn:uuid:28883a85-cd69-415a-84cf-a13bef90dbfa</id><updated>2026-05-18T14:05:59.137-04:00</updated><summary/></entry><entry><title>Parenting teens in the age of AI means choosing trust over control</title><author><name>Lisa Jarvis</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/parenting-teens-ai-ydu123nf"/><id>urn:uuid:1d585291-28d4-48ab-ab43-4f5359bc9433</id><updated>2026-05-18T14:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>AI is suddenly omnipresent in teens' lives.</summary></entry><entry><title>LIRR strikers should take deal</title><author><name>The Editorial Board</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorials/long-island-rail-road-strike-deal-s9poube1"/><id>urn:uuid:cc1fed3b-930e-4313-bbd7-6a80080bad74</id><updated>2026-05-18T14:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>This strike continues on an irresponsible path.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chicago Sky are off to strong start although may have lost Rickea Jackson to knee injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/wnba-j57737"/><id>urn:uuid:78f78f1e-7b85-4455-889c-c55224bbf439</id><updated>2026-05-18T13:58:10.638-04:00</updated><summary>The Chicago Sky got off to a hot start to the season, but the health of young star Rickea Jackson is foremost on their minds after she had a non-contact injury on her left knee in Sunday's win over Minnesota.</summary></entry><entry><title>Federal court rejects Elon Musk's claims against OpenAI, saying he filed his lawsuit too late</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/musk-openai-trial-verdict-o27815"/><id>urn:uuid:43dea75c-1225-40ba-adc4-c3a94852203d</id><updated>2026-05-18T13:46:57.655-04:00</updated><summary>A federal court on Monday dismissed claims filed against OpenAI and its top executives by Elon Musk, who accused them of betraying a shared vision for it to remain a nonprofit dedicated to guiding artificial intelligence's development for the good of humanity.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tennessee lands VCU big man Christian Fermin, adding size and defense via portal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/transfer-portal-tennessee-fermin-vcu-q16388"/><id>urn:uuid:f9f0896d-a3a9-4d51-b1aa-0a91ada6aed3</id><updated>2026-05-18T13:41:11.497-04:00</updated><summary>Tennessee coach Rick Barnes says VCU forward Christian Fermin has become the Volunteers' eighth roster addition through the transfer portal.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judges toss charges against 9 over US Attorney Darin Smith's 'deeply concerning' misconduct</title><author><name> WyoFile</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/wyoming-attorney-darin-smith-felony-indictments-dismissed-w81360"/><id>urn:uuid:a94cc80e-51c6-473a-8666-1672e01b93f7</id><updated>2026-05-18T13:38:46.492-04:00</updated><summary>Three federal judges have cited misconduct by interim U.S. Attorney for Wyoming Darin Smith in an order to dismiss felony indictments against nine defendants.</summary></entry><entry><title>Canada beats Denmark and Crosby tallies 4 assists in third-period surge at hockey worlds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/ice-hockey-worlds-us-canada-finland-x50346"/><id>urn:uuid:e01848df-a010-43c4-9038-3ade403352a8</id><updated>2026-05-18T13:31:45.761-04:00</updated><summary>Canada has scored five goals in the final period against Denmark in a 5-1 victory at the ice hockey world championship in Switzerland.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cannes standout 'Paper Tiger' reveals a new side to Miles Teller</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/paper-tiger-miles-teller-james-gray-cannes-d93954"/><id>urn:uuid:1f379700-f83f-44bb-8772-b7b5cd90974f</id><updated>2026-05-18T13:28:28.589-04:00</updated><summary>One of only two American films competing for the Palme d'Or, James Gray's "Paper Tiger" has been one of the standouts of this year's Cannes.</summary></entry><entry><title>A humanitarian aid ship from Mexico docks in Havana as US-Cuba tensions escalate</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cuba-aid-ship-mexico-uruguay-havana-us-tensions-n72719"/><id>urn:uuid:c52f3346-b800-4f6f-a589-af802515ae07</id><updated>2026-05-18T13:18:16.330-04:00</updated><summary>A ship carrying humanitarian aid from Mexico and Uruguay has arrived in Havana to help ease Cuba's spiraling crises.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michigan cities, counties have spent 18% of opioid settlement funds</title><author><name> Bridge Michigan</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/michigan-opioid-settlement-funds-local-governments-w97084"/><id>urn:uuid:5f3ca32a-cdbf-4479-95d3-dffc733470c2</id><updated>2026-05-18T13:14:53.653-04:00</updated><summary>Michigan has $176 million in opioid settlement funds sitting unused in local government accounts.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ukraine's attack on Moscow is another sign the war is not so distant anymore for Russians</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-moscow-attack-drone-t60557"/><id>urn:uuid:8212df1c-7239-4b41-960c-e06798db370e</id><updated>2026-05-18T13:09:42.253-04:00</updated><summary>It's getting harder for Kremlin officials to cast the war in Ukraine as something so distant that it doesn't affect the daily routines of Russian civilians.</summary></entry><entry><title>Denny Hamlin doing his homework to stay on top of NASCAR heading into Coca-Cola 600</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/nascar-denny-hamlin-charlotte-s96331"/><id>urn:uuid:3955be1b-9afb-426c-ad44-ff4e965b5aaf</id><updated>2026-05-18T13:02:38.483-04:00</updated><summary>Denny Hamlin is the oldest driver on the circuit and he will be among the favorites to win the longest race in NASCAR.</summary></entry><entry><title>UK police find cocaine worth $9.3 million stashed in a shipment of Kim Kardashian brand underwear</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/uk-skims-truck-cocaine-smuggling-d40420"/><id>urn:uuid:7a3be150-de6a-4139-8cda-0de85a26900b</id><updated>2026-05-18T13:00:39.910-04:00</updated><summary>British authorities have sentenced a truck driver to prison for smuggling cocaine in a shipment of Skims clothing.</summary></entry><entry><title>Regal Cinemas offering $1 movies for Long Island families this summer</title><author><name>Rafer Guzm&amp;aacute;n</name><email>rafer.guzman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/movies/regal-cinemas-dollar-movies-a8lowzgi"/><id>urn:uuid:cd1cc44e-5769-4ef4-b09c-b32b745f85c2</id><updated>2026-05-18T12:52:11.612-04:00</updated><summary>The Regal Cinemas promotion runs from June 1 to Aug. 13 and starts at 11 a.m. on Mondays through Thursdays.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hochul visits MTA headquarters for briefing on negotiations</title><author><name>Matthew Chayes</name><email>matthew.chayes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/hochul-visits-mta-headquarters-for-briefing-on-negotiations-x88352"/><id>urn:uuid:8447120f-c9c6-4203-bb3a-cd1272941e27</id><updated>2026-05-18T12:51:06.290-04:00</updated><summary>Gov. Kathy Hochul paid a visit Monday to MTA headquarters to be briefed by agency</summary></entry><entry><title>In this job market, women have the upper hand</title><author><name>Allison Schrager</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/job-market-women-health-care-j2mlahhl"/><id>urn:uuid:402292a5-dd8a-4af8-aa1c-7bd9882f0fc6</id><updated>2026-05-18T12:43:52.773-04:00</updated><summary>This reflects a structural change in the economy.</summary></entry><entry><title>A Cuban exiles' group is at the heart of DOJ's push to indict Raúl Castro over a 1996 shootdown</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/raul-castro-brothers-to-rescue-cuba-planes-shootdown-g12587"/><id>urn:uuid:67fc652c-b4e1-4723-a5c9-8c469e069e3c</id><updated>2026-05-18T12:39:09.800-04:00</updated><summary>A group founded by Cuban exiles known as Brothers to the Rescue is at the center of the U.S. Justice Department's decision to seek an indictment against Cuban leader Raúl Castro.</summary></entry><entry><title>US prosecutors drop fraud charges against billionaire Indian businessman Gautam Adani</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/gautam-adani-india-solar-energy-securities-fraud-bribery-f07442"/><id>urn:uuid:6132c45f-0bf3-4e77-9fec-8cd26ee37008</id><updated>2026-05-18T12:37:20.489-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. prosecutors are moving to drop charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, one of the world's richest men.</summary></entry><entry><title>Slumping Austin FC fires coach and sporting director in shakeup before World Cup break</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/austin-mls-coach-fired-estevez-borello-s09439"/><id>urn:uuid:58683a49-c4d4-4d92-86c7-a73c442cd31a</id><updated>2026-05-18T12:36:00.358-04:00</updated><summary>Slumping Austin FC fired head coach Nico Estévez and sporting director Rodolfo Borrell with the team near the bottom of the Major League Soccer standings one season after returning to the playoffs.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about the political chaos engulfing the UK's Labour Party and efforts to unseat Starmer</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/uk-labour-leadership-britain-politics-starmer-burnham-streeting-reform-c48805"/><id>urn:uuid:c113dfbb-ccf0-45cc-916f-9af917543ecb</id><updated>2026-05-18T12:20:44.894-04:00</updated><summary>Beleaguered British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is trying to return to the business of running government.</summary></entry><entry><title>Aaron Rodgers hits the practice field after signing 1-year deal to stay with the Steelers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/pittsburgh-steelers-aaron-rodgers-t22445"/><id>urn:uuid:e5fb5cfb-d318-4605-becb-031b164b64d5</id><updated>2026-05-18T12:16:20.042-04:00</updated><summary>Aaron Rodgers didn't waste time getting back to work with the Pittsburgh Steelers.</summary></entry><entry><title>College Baseball Notebook: Ga. Tech, UCLA, Kansas, Georgia are top seeds in conference tournaments</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college-baseball-n40730"/><id>urn:uuid:c925a82a-3395-4f20-a049-343c82cc0c0b</id><updated>2026-05-18T12:08:06.462-04:00</updated><summary>The field for the NCAA Tournament will begin taking shape this week with 28 of the 29 automatic bids to be decided in conference tournaments.</summary></entry><entry><title>Adam Scott officially set for 100th consecutive major at US Open as field starts to fill</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/us-open-shinnecock-adam-scott-england-dallas-qualifying-v83838"/><id>urn:uuid:5ada6dbd-32c7-4158-9708-aa776d0a707c</id><updated>2026-05-18T11:55:56.124-04:00</updated><summary>Adam Scott is officially set for his 100th consecutive major.</summary></entry><entry><title>MSG Sports files paperwork with SEC to split Knicks, Rangers into separate companies</title><author><name>Anthony Rieber</name><email>anthony.rieber@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-rangers-msg-split-vl5n8jpm"/><id>urn:uuid:9ab0d571-2cdd-4169-bb0b-f9833495bfd4</id><updated>2026-05-18T11:50:07.417-04:00</updated><summary>The Knicks company would include the G League's Westchester Knicks and the Rangers company would include the AHL's Hartford Whalers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pelicans hire ex-Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley as New Orleans' next coach</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/new-orleans-pelicans-coach-jamahl-mosley-t70539"/><id>urn:uuid:34382663-541a-4b9c-9cd5-01511c8eb55c</id><updated>2026-05-18T11:30:08.741-04:00</updated><summary>The New Orleans Pelicans have hired Jamahl Mosley as their next coach, ending interim coach James Borrego's candidacy to retain his job on a permanent basis.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lebanon death toll reaches 3,000 in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lebanon-israel-death-toll-ceasefire-u48399"/><id>urn:uuid:bcb9aa0d-af18-4499-b83d-bef117df6e8e</id><updated>2026-05-18T11:28:18.829-04:00</updated><summary>The death toll in the latest fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has surpassed 3,000.</summary></entry><entry><title>The breathless Korean sci-fi monster movie 'Hope' leaves the Cannes Film Festival floored</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/cannes-hope-na-hongjin-monster-movie-v02324"/><id>urn:uuid:84c243da-78fb-4221-bb8a-5a6332765342</id><updated>2026-05-18T11:07:48.166-04:00</updated><summary>Sprawling action movies with aliens do not generally compete for the Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island native Jordan Firstman's 'Club Kid' becomes breakout film at Cannes Festival</title><author><name>Rafer Guzm&amp;aacute;n</name><email>rafer.guzman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/movies/jordan-firstman-club-kid-cannes-nqakdi6i"/><id>urn:uuid:4d17d5bc-ca58-4451-8d4e-1c3d88a9347b</id><updated>2026-05-18T11:04:41.894-04:00</updated><summary>Jordan Firstman, who grew up in Northport and is the son of two former Newsday reporters, stars in, directed and wrote "Club Kid."</summary></entry><entry><title>Belarus launches joint drills with Russia to practice nuclear weapons use</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/belarus-russia-nuclear-putin-lukashenko-ukraine-oreshnik-s72836"/><id>urn:uuid:6973e43f-a2bd-4dd8-a47c-89c1859c2138</id><updated>2026-05-18T11:03:27.489-04:00</updated><summary>Belarus says it has launched joint drills with Russia to practice the use of nuclear weapons that Moscow has deployed on the territory of its neighbor and ally.</summary></entry><entry><title>Greenland's prime minister tells Trump's envoy self-determination cannot be negotiated</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/greenland-us-landry-visit-nielsen-d55944"/><id>urn:uuid:b2b61cfe-f332-40f9-8c97-15ad9c347dbc</id><updated>2026-05-18T10:59:28.695-04:00</updated><summary>Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen says a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy to the Arctic, Jeff Landry, was positive but emphasized Greenland's commitment to self-determination.</summary></entry><entry><title>Prince William's Duchy of Cornwall to sell 20% of property portfolio to fund housing, green projects</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/prince-william-duchy-of-cornwall-property-portfolio-y81945"/><id>urn:uuid:4efd2a7c-169c-4609-b9bd-e730d0103c4d</id><updated>2026-05-18T10:36:36.936-04:00</updated><summary>Prince William's Duchy of Cornwall plans to sell about 20% of its property portfolio over the next decade.</summary></entry><entry><title>PSG's Ousmane Dembélé set for calf treatment days before Champions League final</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/psg-champions-league-dembele-arsenal-w04785"/><id>urn:uuid:079ae01f-dc7a-4053-9a92-3183a9e6e05f</id><updated>2026-05-18T10:30:26.350-04:00</updated><summary>PSG striker Ousmane Dembélé will undergo treatment for discomfort in his right calf muscle ahead of the Champions League final.</summary></entry><entry><title>Negotiators reach a deal to end strike on North America's busiest commuter rail system</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/long-island-rail-road-strike-n70184"/><id>urn:uuid:a9e247ad-d844-400c-acac-ee06cc87e537</id><updated>2026-05-18T10:21:19.407-04:00</updated><summary>Negotiators have reached a deal to end a strike that has brought North America's largest commuter rail system to a standstill.</summary></entry><entry><title>England's rugby team calls up South Africa-born Janse van Rensburg ahead of summer tests</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/janse-van-rensburg-england-rugby-k17680"/><id>urn:uuid:72c8c329-e85a-43c7-b744-83b029b1ecb3</id><updated>2026-05-18T10:12:42.039-04:00</updated><summary>South Africa-born center Benhard Janse van Rensburg has been included in England's rugby squad for the first time.</summary></entry><entry><title>Georgia Republicans scramble to pick a candidate to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/georgia-senate-republicans-collins-carter-dooley-ossoff-o36964"/><id>urn:uuid:31ed38b7-1f0c-411c-aabe-f17f0f9b6616</id><updated>2026-05-18T10:11:25.282-04:00</updated><summary>Georgia Republican Rep. Mike Collins is positioning himself as a strong supporter of Donald Trump in his bid to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.</summary></entry><entry><title>Luigi Mangione murder trial: Judge to allow gun, alleged diary confession as evidence</title><author><name>Janon Fisher</name><email>janon.fisher@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/crime/ceo-killing-luigi-mangione-trial-oa7aaao2"/><id>urn:uuid:8d8dfa2f-040e-4334-8e77-2a0a380f7fae</id><updated>2026-05-18T10:10:32.920-04:00</updated><summary>The ruling marked a significant blow to the defense of Mangione, accused in the 2024 shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ebola and hantavirus have Africa talking 'health sovereignty' as donor support fades</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/health-africa-funding-aid-disease-ebola-sovereignty-m74839"/><id>urn:uuid:1a0ff7f3-b934-43bf-965b-5e8eba8a8b24</id><updated>2026-05-18T10:05:07.585-04:00</updated><summary>A new Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda is highlighting Africa's struggle with reduced international aid.</summary></entry><entry><title>Supreme Court sends closely watched Native American voting rights decision back to lower court</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/voting-rights-native-american-supreme-court-x38091"/><id>urn:uuid:76040a91-4ad5-459e-a4b4-fda85d3f4e03</id><updated>2026-05-18T10:02:03.436-04:00</updated><summary>The Supreme Court has acted in a Voting Rights Act case brought by Native American tribes, saying a closely watched ruling needs to be reconsidered after the high court weakened the Civil Rights-era law.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge allows gun and notebook as evidence at Mangione's trial in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mangione-united-health-care-ceo-killed-h76340"/><id>urn:uuid:ae64f815-2fa2-42f7-96fc-c89d4cb97af8</id><updated>2026-05-18T10:01:39.846-04:00</updated><summary>A gun and notebook that prosecutors say link Luigi Mangione to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson can be used as evidence at his murder trial.</summary></entry><entry><title>America's 250th anniversary events on Long Island</title><author><name>Mary Gregory</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/long-island-events/america-250-anniversary-events-2026-gv5lp23n"/><id>urn:uuid:b620d95e-9df2-42ae-83c7-009d183c6fb0</id><updated>2026-05-18T10:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Celebrate our nation's birthday at historical reenactments, museum exhibits, art and music events and more.</summary></entry><entry><title>Flick signs contract extension keeping him at Barcelona at least until 2028</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/hansi-flick-barcelona-coach-q54191"/><id>urn:uuid:3a4af594-7756-4dbd-ad10-7e223e62147d</id><updated>2026-05-18T09:52:13.057-04:00</updated><summary>Barcelona and Hansi Flick have reached a deal to extend the coach's contract until 2028 with the option for an another season.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Knicks-Cavs NBA Eastern Conference finals will air on ESPN and ABC</title><author><name>Anthony Rieber</name><email>anthony.rieber@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-cavs-tv-schedule-lesly7a3"/><id>urn:uuid:a4adefcb-f1e1-493a-ab1a-2dd22d47a052</id><updated>2026-05-18T09:51:29.919-04:00</updated><summary>For the NBA Eastern Conference finals, you can watch the Knicks on one family of networks</summary></entry><entry><title>Gunmen kill 2 police officers assigned to protect polio workers in Pakistan</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pakistan-police-police-officers-killed-northwest-j34953"/><id>urn:uuid:118bfa88-bce6-4c1b-9f91-990a6cff0583</id><updated>2026-05-18T09:44:00.484-04:00</updated><summary>Officials say gunmen in two separate attacks have shot and killed two police officers assigned to protect polio vaccination teams in northwest Pakistan.</summary></entry><entry><title>Supreme Court rejects appeals from drug manufacturers over Medicare price negotiations</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/supreme-court-medicare-prescription-drug-price-negotiation-h29844"/><id>urn:uuid:9818a445-89ab-4cdd-b97f-6cc1f7205693</id><updated>2026-05-18T09:43:27.345-04:00</updated><summary>The Supreme Court has rejected appeals from pharmaceutical companies that object to negotiating Medicare drug prices with the federal government.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fermín López set to miss the World Cup for Spain after fracturing foot</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/fermin-lopez-spain-barcelona-injury-world-cup-j02513"/><id>urn:uuid:214f6265-f29e-408a-a0a2-4d2350721dd8</id><updated>2026-05-18T09:41:11.711-04:00</updated><summary>Spain midfielder Fermín López is set to miss the World Cup because of a fracture on his right foot.</summary></entry><entry><title>Houthi-controlled court in Yemen sentences 19 to death for aiding Saudi-led coalition</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/yemen-war-houthis-court-j24311"/><id>urn:uuid:4b1f80cc-1199-411c-b568-81e2d4c4ef48</id><updated>2026-05-18T09:38:36.128-04:00</updated><summary>A Houthi-controlled court in Yemen has sentenced 19 people to death for collaborating with the Saudi-led coalition fighting the Iranian-backed rebels.</summary></entry><entry><title>Croatia names World Cup squad with Luka Modric set for his fifth tournament</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/croatia-squad-modric-world-cup-i21021"/><id>urn:uuid:27347354-4913-4e5d-b577-fa2e169c5171</id><updated>2026-05-18T09:33:01.881-04:00</updated><summary>Luka Modric is set to play in his fifth World Cup as Croatia's squad has been announced.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island lacrosse players in the NCAA men's and women's final four</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/lacrosse-final-four-long-island-er1059st"/><id>urn:uuid:ea454ee3-7785-4eca-af5d-f52517dd8932</id><updated>2026-05-18T09:32:58.797-04:00</updated><summary>College lacrosse's championship weekend has, as always, plenty of Long Island flavor.</summary></entry><entry><title>NextEra, Dominion want to create a massive power company as AI drives energy demand in the US</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/nextera-dominion-ai-electricity-utility-b36340"/><id>urn:uuid:4d8b9e3f-8f64-4961-b836-295102acae8b</id><updated>2026-05-18T09:23:21.950-04:00</updated><summary>NextEra Energy is seeking to acquire Dominion Energy in an all-stock deal valued at about $67 billion, creating a massive power company as the energy needs of artificial intelligence drive demand higher in the U.S. It is one of the biggest proposed mergers so far this year and would create the world's biggest regulated electric utility business by market capitalization, the companies said on Monday.</summary></entry><entry><title>David Tamarkin's recipe for Greens, Grains and Fried Egg works for any meal</title><author><name> Voracious</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/food-and-drink/tamarkin-recipe-greens-grains-fried-egg-cook90-u15861"/><id>urn:uuid:1417a5d6-5c68-479c-8205-b92b01f24621</id><updated>2026-05-18T09:21:51.391-04:00</updated><summary>Chef David Tamarkin says eggs are better with carbs.</summary></entry><entry><title>MotoGP rider Álex Márquez set to leave the hospital a day after crash at Catalunya GP</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/alex-marquez-johann-zarco-motogp-catalunyagp-y21500"/><id>urn:uuid:cda6602d-8d84-4ee1-8516-4cf736606305</id><updated>2026-05-18T09:17:40.485-04:00</updated><summary>MotoGP rider Álex Márquez is expected to leave the hospital a day after undergoing surgery on his clavicle following a crash at the Catalunya Grand Prix.</summary></entry><entry><title>Justice Department announces nearly $1.8B fund to compensate Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-lawsuit-irs-leak-i59218"/><id>urn:uuid:5c0aef31-b39f-4c2d-be36-72295be27415</id><updated>2026-05-18T09:12:50.901-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration has announced the creation a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies of the Republican president who believe they have been unjustly investigated and prosecuted.</summary></entry><entry><title>FIFA signs another World Cup sponsor deal with the gambling industry</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-fifa-betting-gambling-sponsor-e10816"/><id>urn:uuid:2908aec0-0a6e-48a6-ab09-123e05c688db</id><updated>2026-05-18T09:07:24.660-04:00</updated><summary>FIFA has added another gambling industry sponsor to the 2026 World Cup by signing Greece-based betting brand Betano to a regional deal covering Europe and South America.</summary></entry><entry><title>Knicks ticket prices for Game 1 vs. Cavaliers top $12,000 in asking price on second market</title><author><name>Anthony Rieber</name><email>anthony.rieber@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-ticket-prices-game-1-ct0kce59"/><id>urn:uuid:d99f4c9c-e841-4020-9c71-995cdbecde89</id><updated>2026-05-18T08:50:04.527-04:00</updated><summary>Asking prices range from just under $500 for upper bowl to more than $10,000 for premium seats.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Trump calls off Iran strike planned for Tuesday to allow for 'serious negotiations'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/president-donald-trump-iran-u26757"/><id>urn:uuid:ba320a46-b240-4deb-b580-283dd9868373</id><updated>2026-05-18T08:31:11.756-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump said he is holding off on a planned military strike on Iran at the request of several allies in the Middle East because "serious negotiations" are underway.</summary></entry><entry><title>AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Oregon's primaries</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/oregon-primary-governor-senate-house-measure-120-d64176"/><id>urn:uuid:162a266a-ca92-4853-8adc-625c70e3929b</id><updated>2026-05-18T08:30:54.710-04:00</updated><summary>Oregon's Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek and the nearly two dozen challengers hoping to defeat her are among the candidates on the ballot in Oregon's primary.</summary></entry><entry><title>AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Idaho's primaries</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/idaho-primary-election-jim-risch-brad-little-w50056"/><id>urn:uuid:8be2f953-4f16-4108-a751-d5355ad1d3f8</id><updated>2026-05-18T08:18:10.907-04:00</updated><summary>Idaho voters will nominate candidates for federal, state and local offices in a state primary.</summary></entry><entry><title>AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Kentucky's primaries</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/kentucky-primary-congress-ky04-massie-trump-senate-mcconnell-g51088"/><id>urn:uuid:90b33d71-b4ae-4d68-b297-3f0b747f539d</id><updated>2026-05-18T08:08:14.823-04:00</updated><summary>One of President Donald Trump's most vocal critics within the Republican Party faces a tough primary challenge in Kentucky's state primary.</summary></entry><entry><title>Real Madrid and Dani Carvajal parting ways after end of the season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/dani-carvajal-real-madrid-a31024"/><id>urn:uuid:50634395-28b0-4c07-8199-1a50f2fc4550</id><updated>2026-05-18T08:06:37.477-04:00</updated><summary>Veteran defender Dani Carvajal will not return to Real Madrid next season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jannik Sinner enters the French Open on a 29-match win streak, chasing a career Grand Slam</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/jannik-sinner-french-open-q44790"/><id>urn:uuid:6fb8e68f-de73-4a4e-afe4-8aceb4e7d9b3</id><updated>2026-05-18T07:54:31.464-04:00</updated><summary>By sweeping the first five Masters 1000 tournaments of the year top-ranked Jannik Sinner has dominated tennis like few other players have in the sport's recent history.</summary></entry><entry><title>AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Alabama's primaries</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/alabama-primary-house-redistricting-senate-governor-tuberville-jones-w32699"/><id>urn:uuid:4fef5f3a-5e23-4e0d-811e-a705c73c6c00</id><updated>2026-05-18T07:52:32.347-04:00</updated><summary>Alabama voters will choose nominees for U.S. Senate, governor and a full slate of state and local offices.</summary></entry><entry><title>AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Georgia's primaries</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/georgia-primary-governor-senate-t43583"/><id>urn:uuid:a4536ba7-9914-44c6-918d-ccff31c955d3</id><updated>2026-05-18T07:44:14.565-04:00</updated><summary>Voting will conclude in the swing state of Georgia in competitive primaries for governor and a U.S. Senate seat that could decide control of the closely divided chamber.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pope and co-founder of Anthropic to launch pontiff's AI encyclical on May 25</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/vatican-pope-anthropic-olah-encyclical-artificial-intelligence-g93335"/><id>urn:uuid:03de518b-3862-44c0-888a-35c9ae95c12d</id><updated>2026-05-18T07:38:37.213-04:00</updated><summary>Pope Leo XIV and Anthropic's co-founder Christopher Olah are set to launch the pontiff's first encyclical on May 25.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nigeria and U.S. forces kill over 20 Islamic State group militants in new offensive</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nigeria-militants-borno-united-states-n95429"/><id>urn:uuid:546f9f27-9c76-40bf-a0e5-28e032bb19d1</id><updated>2026-05-18T07:31:57.588-04:00</updated><summary>The Nigerian military says a new operation with U.S. forces has killed over 20 Islamic State militants in Borno state.</summary></entry><entry><title>AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Pennsylvania's primaries</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/pennsylvania-primary-house-pa01-pa07-pa10-governor-shapiro-garrity-n27579"/><id>urn:uuid:c6952999-9f9d-41ae-a77d-f8cffa2132d8</id><updated>2026-05-18T07:31:52.542-04:00</updated><summary>Pennsylvania Democrats will pick nominees to unseat a trio of vulnerable Republican members of Congress in a state primary on Tuesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>China Evergrande liquidators seek $8.4B from accounting firm PwC in Hong Kong lawsuit</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/hong-kong-china-evergrande-pwc-fine-d98468"/><id>urn:uuid:4a8c1c90-d36e-4b88-8b3a-b43671a4c85a</id><updated>2026-05-18T07:25:29.296-04:00</updated><summary>Liquidators of China Evergrande are seeking $8.4 billion from accounting firm PwC.</summary></entry><entry><title>Will White House correspondents' dinner be rescheduled? Some say: 'Let's call the whole thing off'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/white-house-correspondents-dinner-trump-future-t79810"/><id>urn:uuid:e41f1cba-4d25-444f-a3ed-71b58a78de3a</id><updated>2026-05-18T07:16:01.445-04:00</updated><summary>And now, back to our regularly scheduled programming.</summary></entry><entry><title>Injured Madison Keys withdraws from French Open warmup tournament</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/tennis-french-open-madison-keys-injured-h81042"/><id>urn:uuid:7eb25cb7-83b1-4eff-8689-d9c9cd05d9a6</id><updated>2026-05-18T06:54:39.106-04:00</updated><summary>Madison Keys has withdrawn from a French Open warmup tournament due to a left thigh injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>After years of tension, Hungary and Ukraine hold talks on Hungarian minority rights</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hungary-ukraine-talks-minority-rights-magyar-orban-f80360"/><id>urn:uuid:f44c46d2-80ef-4562-ad87-ccf59d9e5099</id><updated>2026-05-18T06:49:36.927-04:00</updated><summary>Hungary and Ukraine are planning to start high-level consultations on the rights of Ukraine's ethnic Hungarian minority.</summary></entry><entry><title>Italy's foreign minister says divers found bodies of 4 Italians in Maldives sea cave</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/italy-maldives-divers-bodies-c30167"/><id>urn:uuid:d17847df-9ee9-4305-81cd-310b14a821d6</id><updated>2026-05-18T06:45:21.107-04:00</updated><summary>Italy's Foreign Ministry says rescuers have found the bodies of four Italian divers inside an underwater cave in the Maldives.</summary></entry><entry><title>3 young people arrested in series of random shootings across Austin that left 4 injured</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/austin-texas-shootings-k25355"/><id>urn:uuid:41359482-df6c-4f24-8f9e-6e09f7ddcf18</id><updated>2026-05-18T06:30:08.628-04:00</updated><summary>Officials in Austin, Texas, say three young people are in custody in at least 10 random shootings that left four people hurt in the city over the weekend.</summary></entry><entry><title>Italian minister says Modena attack raises integration concerns as migration debate heats up</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/italy-migration-car-attack-modena-mental-health-f37079"/><id>urn:uuid:6269a2e8-b96a-4ef1-a8c5-08669e21e94b</id><updated>2026-05-18T06:21:36.214-04:00</updated><summary>Italy's interior minister says a car-ramming and stabbing attack in Modena highlights deeper integration challenges even for second-generation Italians.</summary></entry><entry><title>This golfer nearly died after being hit by a drunken driver. Now she's won her first pro title</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/leonie-harm-golf-german-masters-drunk-driver-l55298"/><id>urn:uuid:cb10e095-0a3e-4538-b409-6bde0b465a69</id><updated>2026-05-18T06:18:17.897-04:00</updated><summary>German golfer Leonie Harm has won her first professional title on the Ladies European Tour, 13 years after nearly dying when she was hit by a drunken driver.</summary></entry><entry><title>Welcome to the slowdown</title><author><name>Lisa L. Colangelo</name><email>lisa.colangelo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/welcome-to-the-slowdown-q49044"/><id>urn:uuid:ea7f7c12-5ada-48e9-ba97-bbb08a620c9b</id><updated>2026-05-18T06:05:04.093-04:00</updated><summary>Traffic is starting to slow down on several major roads across Long Island and Queens,</summary></entry><entry><title>Bobby Witt Jr. is scorching. Why can't the Royals turn it into wins?</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/kansas-city-royals-bobby-witt-jr-r62576"/><id>urn:uuid:e239e8e0-8aa0-45db-821c-51a0008fe256</id><updated>2026-05-18T06:01:06.747-04:00</updated><summary>A couple years ago, the Kansas City Royals were in the playoffs as a wild card and won a round.</summary></entry><entry><title>Aaron Rai leans on humble roots and hard work to become a major champion</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/aaron-rai-pga-championship-aronimink-g46308"/><id>urn:uuid:30ec07d6-52b8-4ba5-9d3d-7218bad6818c</id><updated>2026-05-18T06:01:01.754-04:00</updated><summary>Aaron Rai recalls watching VHS tapes of Tiger Woods when he was a boy growing up in England.</summary></entry><entry><title>Munetaka Murakami looks right at home with young Chicago White Sox</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/white-sox-munetaka-murakami-l93343"/><id>urn:uuid:9d61f583-bdf6-4286-9211-753ea8f2c3d2</id><updated>2026-05-18T06:00:41.818-04:00</updated><summary>Munetaka Murakami wasn't supposed to end up with the Chicago White Sox.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pop star Shakira is acquitted in a Spanish tax fraud case</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/shakira-spain-tax-fraud-b51046"/><id>urn:uuid:ddebd8d0-ecb7-437b-8b69-77b797eec333</id><updated>2026-05-18T05:59:06.965-04:00</updated><summary>A Spanish court has acquitted pop star Shakira in a tax fraud case and ordered the government to return over 55 million euros in wrongly imposed fines.</summary></entry><entry><title>Elina Svitolina and Marta Kostyuk raise trophies for war-torn Ukraine on the tennis court</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/svitolina-kostyul-ukraine-french-open-m63251"/><id>urn:uuid:2533aa3c-8ed9-49d1-8351-0c0a0538a4c7</id><updated>2026-05-18T05:46:03.161-04:00</updated><summary>It's more than just poignant and intentional handshake snubs from Ukrainian players on the tennis courts these days.</summary></entry><entry><title>From Ronkonkoma to Queens in 54 minutes</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/from-ronkonkoma-to-queens-in-54-minutes-e66589"/><id>urn:uuid:4f1dda91-6080-4974-9314-ad080f1fc732</id><updated>2026-05-18T05:36:48.426-04:00</updated><summary>The shuttle bus that left Ronkonkoma at 4:05 a.m. arrived at 179th Street in Jamaica</summary></entry><entry><title>Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi released from hospital</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-narges-mohammadi-hospitalized-nobel-prize-a33912"/><id>urn:uuid:4ebbd2f9-7158-4c0c-9de0-aba6e992a4a7</id><updated>2026-05-18T05:34:36.452-04:00</updated><summary>Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has been released from the hospital after more than two weeks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mobile sports gambling operators DraftKings, FanDuel place their bets in NYS races</title><author><name>Steve Hughes</name><email>stephen.hughes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/gambling-campaign-donations-fgfr7cjy"/><id>urn:uuid:37d5c9db-990c-41a9-9db2-c78f17d3c3aa</id><updated>2026-05-18T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>New York Future is funded by DraftKings and FanDuel, which seeded the group with $2.5 million.</summary></entry><entry><title>Musings: Born to run, but stuck in UBS line</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/ubs-arena-parking-shuttle-q2447ozn"/><id>urn:uuid:ff5b761f-a89a-4bb0-ba6b-394b1b3ee015</id><updated>2026-05-18T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Musings: Childcare is no luxury but a true necessity</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/childcare-nxusmoh2"/><id>urn:uuid:381d50b5-7a03-4208-bd3d-c22710ad1d1c</id><updated>2026-05-18T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Internships after graduation: Advice for Long Island grads looking to stand out in a competitive job market</title><author><name>Maura McDermott</name><email>maura.mcdermott@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/internships-college-graduation-job-market-xe196hx5"/><id>urn:uuid:bc6fd342-86e4-4f8b-bbe6-9bbc8026d994</id><updated>2026-05-18T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>College career counselors say internships can help students gain the skills they need and make the personal connections that can lead to full-time employment.</summary></entry><entry><title>Owner of Nature's Bounty vitamins to lay off 31 employees in Holbrook</title><author><name>James T. Madore</name><email>james.madore@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/vitamins-nestle-health-science-layoffs-natures-bounty-xfivmxru"/><id>urn:uuid:33d69a34-be86-4916-8622-276bc0380671</id><updated>2026-05-18T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Nestlé Health Science, once known as Nature's Bounty Co., is among Long Island's largest private-sector employers with more than 1,900 workers across Suffolk County.</summary></entry><entry><title>Babylon's Village Vanity salon class teaches dads to do daughters' hair</title><author><name>Beth Whitehouse</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/family/dads-daughter-hair-class-long-island-bb59tetp"/><id>urn:uuid:53ea9753-808f-47a5-923e-9c62bd82700b</id><updated>2026-05-18T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>With Blue Moons and Coronas on ice in the hair sink and mannequin heads clamped to a table, class begins with the men learning how to get knots out of their daughters' hair.</summary></entry><entry><title>Musings: Court's rulings alter voting</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/gerrymandering-supreme-court-llxluiax"/><id>urn:uuid:907d760e-7ce1-4efe-972a-89018210d4a9</id><updated>2026-05-18T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Knicks vs. Cavaliers: Previewing the Eastern Conference Finals matchup and predicting the series result</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/eastern-conference-finals-preview-matchups-prediction-v16z65tr"/><id>urn:uuid:8b2fb87f-2436-4aa3-8b94-9004489da54f</id><updated>2026-05-18T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Knicks finally learned whom they'll face in the conference finals when Cleveland routed the Pistons in Game 7 on Sunday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsday's top 10 Long Island high school girls lacrosse team rankings</title><author><name>Tess Ferguson</name><email>tess.ferguson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/girls-lacrosse/top-10-girls-lacrosse-rankings-rczcvgni"/><id>urn:uuid:392e19a6-5536-4b9c-9f3d-7b87344dd408</id><updated>2026-05-18T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A look at where the top Long Island teams stand.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tom Rock: Arvell Reese, Tremaine Edmunds form a true Giant tandem at linebacker</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/tom-rock/arvell-reese-tremaine-edmunds-giants-slxtvuov"/><id>urn:uuid:de448b41-8e09-49ba-8de4-ee69d62a33bf</id><updated>2026-05-18T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>In a league in which the average size of an inside linebacker is a little over 6 feet tall, the Giants are leaning into their name and putting a pair of players listed at 6-4 in the center of their defense.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsday's top 10 Long Island high school boys lacrosse team rankings</title><author><name>Michael Sicoli</name><email>michael.sicoli@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/boys-lacrosse/top-10-boys-lacrosse-team-rankings-nxs7awrg"/><id>urn:uuid:fc9a222e-a513-4a0a-a8de-408c1069121a</id><updated>2026-05-18T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A look at where the top Long Island teams stand.</summary></entry><entry><title>The first bus rolls out of Ronkonkoma</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/the-first-bus-rolls-out-of-ronkonkoma-t95688"/><id>urn:uuid:d7c3c913-5828-41cf-b887-47a6dafc2e7b</id><updated>2026-05-18T04:46:31.758-04:00</updated><summary>At 4 a.m., a packed charter bus pulled out of the Ronkonkoma station, leaving behind</summary></entry><entry><title>Congo opens more centers to treat rare type of Ebola that has killed nearly 120</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congo-ebola-e50854"/><id>urn:uuid:ea02e2d6-02cc-4694-b1c3-76f3d7d9c433</id><updated>2026-05-18T04:45:00.322-04:00</updated><summary>Congo will open three treatment centers for the Ebola virus in the eastern Ituri province, and the World Health Organization is sending a team of experts to the country, following an outbreak that has killed nearly 120 people.</summary></entry><entry><title>It's time to hit the road</title><author><name>Lisa L. Colangelo</name><email>lisa.colangelo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/it-s-time-to-hit-the-road-c77320"/><id>urn:uuid:ebb9d347-0c23-42a4-8974-cb8b987ceb22</id><updated>2026-05-18T04:38:26.706-04:00</updated><summary>The third day of the Long Island Rail Road strike has arrived and it’s the</summary></entry><entry><title>4 people killed and dozens injured in Kenya protests over record fuel prices</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/kenya-fuel-prices-protests-q36945"/><id>urn:uuid:f1791599-dfd2-495b-bd32-293388a1da93</id><updated>2026-05-18T04:11:57.048-04:00</updated><summary>Four people died and over 30 were injured when police clashed with protesters in Kenya's capital.</summary></entry><entry><title>Philippine Senate convenes as impeachment court to try vice president as political storm rages</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/philippines-duterte-impeachment-senate-t35889"/><id>urn:uuid:d751c076-be29-4430-aa23-52e012b770f8</id><updated>2026-05-18T04:11:28.154-04:00</updated><summary>The Philippine Senate has convened as an impeachment court for Vice President Sara Duterte's trial over criminal charges.</summary></entry><entry><title>Israeli troops intercept a flotilla off Cyprus as it tries to breach the Gaza blockade</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-gaza-flotilla-h89185"/><id>urn:uuid:e23ce7ae-a456-41f2-b4b9-2b386b35772b</id><updated>2026-05-18T04:04:33.835-04:00</updated><summary>The Israeli military has intercepted boats in international waters off the coast of Cyprus, part of a flotilla attempting to break Israel's naval blockade of Gaza.</summary></entry><entry><title>A strong quake in south China kills 2 and triggers evacuation of 7,000</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/china-earthquake-guangxi-liuzhou-b03512"/><id>urn:uuid:8506d578-35e9-4fee-9107-f1f26a889027</id><updated>2026-05-18T03:10:16.740-04:00</updated><summary>A 5.2 magnitude earthquake has struck south China's Guangxi region, killing two people and toppling buildings.</summary></entry><entry><title>Argentina's icy outpost at the end of the world fears the hantavirus will chill tourism</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/argentina-tourism-hantavirus-cruise-ship-ushuaia-n32851"/><id>urn:uuid:919f520d-0b9b-4a78-8e18-2b5cb596b0b6</id><updated>2026-05-18T03:05:04.875-04:00</updated><summary>The city of Ushuaia in Argentina, which bills itself as the "end of the world," has found itself at the center of a global media storm involving a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise that departed from its port.</summary></entry><entry><title>Redistricting debate shifts to South Carolina as Republicans seek clean sweep of US House seats</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/redistricting-congress-trump-voting-rights-o25382"/><id>urn:uuid:9d605613-1fdd-45f7-bf12-d23af4411d71</id><updated>2026-05-18T02:02:47.072-04:00</updated><summary>The South Carolina House is debating legislation that could redraw congressional districts to help Republicans possibly win an additional seat in the November elections.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trial begins for former Virginia assistant principal after 6-year-old student shot teacher</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/newport-news-virginia-teacher-shot-a84725"/><id>urn:uuid:25eec88f-2c6c-4379-9bc4-46b82a3c56ee</id><updated>2026-05-18T02:00:28.199-04:00</updated><summary>A former Virginia assistant principal is on trial, accused of ignoring warnings that a student brought a loaded gun to an elementary school.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Flying Kiwis: No longer flightless, spreading football fandom at the World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/fifa-world-cup-flying-kiwis-n21367"/><id>urn:uuid:ca2f89e6-85b1-418a-b39f-af84e79b31f8</id><updated>2026-05-18T01:59:43.650-04:00</updated><summary>A group of New Zealanders known as the Flying Kiwis travels the world to support their national soccer team.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hantavirus-ship-rotterdam-u80552"/><id>urn:uuid:ec733929-86db-42b2-bb82-1bbe3457890e</id><updated>2026-05-18T01:40:08.549-04:00</updated><summary>A cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hong Kong court hears final arguments in the trial of Tiananmen vigil organizers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hong-kong-china-tiananmen-vigil-security-trial-p14752"/><id>urn:uuid:08e95ac9-62dd-4db9-b725-a7fcc53b1f25</id><updated>2026-05-18T01:04:34.958-04:00</updated><summary>A Hong Kong court has started hearing final arguments in the national security trial of two organizers of vigils commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bickerstaff says Pistons will learn from their blowout loss in Game 7 against the Cavaliers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/pistons-cavaliers-score-w63987"/><id>urn:uuid:a76dcb2f-a56d-45bf-ae48-6343f561371a</id><updated>2026-05-18T00:52:26.084-04:00</updated><summary>The stunning turnaround season for the Detroit Pistons ended Sunday night with a harsh reminder of how difficult the final step can be.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oil prices keep swinging, and so do stocks worldwide</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/stocks-markets-china-trump-iran-a37292"/><id>urn:uuid:aa4bad04-e022-46c9-b42e-c94186493ee2</id><updated>2026-05-18T00:43:05.640-04:00</updated><summary>Oil prices and stock markets worldwide swung with uncertainty about what will happen with the Iran war.</summary></entry><entry><title>PHOTO ESSAY: A symbolic marriage ritual and beauty pageant brings India's trans community together</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/koovagam-festival-india-transgenders-photos-p79807"/><id>urn:uuid:45331c5a-ee80-40af-b854-4b317492b5bb</id><updated>2026-05-18T00:16:49.157-04:00</updated><summary>KOOVAGAM, India — Under stage lights, hundreds of transgender women adjusted their sarees, tucked flowers</summary></entry><entry><title>Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/summer-travel-budget-airlines-prices-spirit-i18255"/><id>urn:uuid:62e9c8b4-de29-41c6-8ae1-0f068f2beeca</id><updated>2026-05-18T00:10:42.942-04:00</updated><summary>The collapse of Spirit Airlines isn't the only curveball confronting people planning summer trips.</summary></entry><entry><title>Texas A&amp;M defeats Auburn 4-1 to capture second NCAA women's tennis title</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/ncaa-womens-tennis-georgia-auburn-a13602"/><id>urn:uuid:25686288-d0af-4ffb-b363-371b9f8f724d</id><updated>2026-05-18T00:04:36.213-04:00</updated><summary>Daria Smetannikov won the No. 6 singles in three sets, lifting fourth-seeded Texas A&amp;M to a 4-1 win over second-seeded Auburn for the Aggies' second NCAA women's tennis title.</summary></entry><entry><title>Donovan Mitchell scores 26 and the Cavaliers rout the Pistons in Game 7 to reach the East finals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/cavaliers-pistons-score-kt8z6i1t"/><id>urn:uuid:397c3d81-ec0e-468c-b4a1-582b39e38cb7</id><updated>2026-05-17T23:29:33.149-04:00</updated><summary>The fourth-seeded Cavaliers ousted the East's top seed and will face the third-seeded Knicks beginning Tuesday at MSG.</summary></entry><entry><title>IndyCar penalizes 2 cars for rules violations by putting them at the back of Indianapolis 500 field</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/indianapolis-500-indycar-penalties-c03846"/><id>urn:uuid:6190dd8a-df9a-4666-ac15-7fef3f7693ae</id><updated>2026-05-17T23:21:40.508-04:00</updated><summary>IndyCar penalized drivers Caio Collet and Jack Harvey for making unapproved changes to their cars for Sunday's Indianapolis 500 qualifying.</summary></entry><entry><title>China agrees to boost trade for US beef and poultry following Trump-Xi summit</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-xi-china-farmers-trade-soybeans-beef-i87066"/><id>urn:uuid:5c426709-86f0-4bde-b4a6-06b189c6cc2b</id><updated>2026-05-17T23:16:24.015-04:00</updated><summary>The White House says China has agreed to increase its imports of U.S. agricultural products like beef and poultry, after President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing last week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cavs' Donovan Mitchell breaks through, reaching the conference finals for the first time</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/cavaliers-donovan-mitchell-nba-playoffs-a99955"/><id>urn:uuid:4d73fe00-96c2-4a77-8956-ce23dd6cc42e</id><updated>2026-05-17T23:05:27.225-04:00</updated><summary>Donovan Mitchell is heading to the conference finals for the first time.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gavin Sheets and Lucas Giolito lead the Padres past the Mariners 8-3 for season sweep</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/padres-mariners-score-sheets-giolito-m69263"/><id>urn:uuid:eef08a87-6f5b-4b75-90d0-1e7f9887518b</id><updated>2026-05-17T22:42:51.436-04:00</updated><summary>Gavin Sheets homered twice and drove in four runs, Lucas Giolito won his San Diego debut and the Padres beat the Seattle Mariners 8-3 to sweep their six-game season series.</summary></entry><entry><title>Deal wouldn't mean instant train service</title><author><name>Joseph Ostapiuk</name><email>joseph.ostapiuk@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/deal-wouldn-t-mean-instant-train-service-o16696"/><id>urn:uuid:9432b6e2-e589-4c1a-b2d5-18fb8b637dff</id><updated>2026-05-17T22:41:46.523-04:00</updated><summary>It's unclear how quickly Long Island Rail Road service will be fully restored when a</summary></entry><entry><title>Portland and Angel City play to 0-0 draw. Tanaka's goal gives Utah 2-1 win over Louisville</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/nwsl-roundup-r12135"/><id>urn:uuid:eaa442fa-c624-43dc-8530-a30a013ce248</id><updated>2026-05-17T22:37:33.029-04:00</updated><summary>Angelina Anderson made one save for her second shutout and became the first goalkeeper to hold Portland scoreless this season as visiting Angel City played the Thorns to a 0-0 draw.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sayville jogger seriously injured in hit-and-run</title><author><name>Bahar Ostadan</name><email>bahar.ostadan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/jogger-hit-and-run-police-sayville-jsuvwvc8"/><id>urn:uuid:109c9525-29e4-4517-ae3a-64f23b517d94</id><updated>2026-05-17T22:28:45.115-04:00</updated><summary>Suffolk police are investigating the crash on Brook Street near Cherry Avenue.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mukhtar scores 3 goals, his 5th career hat trick, as Nashville beats LAFC 3-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/lafc-nashville-score-hany-mukhtar-hat-trick-i99912"/><id>urn:uuid:904559c1-9e59-465c-906a-e352781008db</id><updated>2026-05-17T22:17:51.184-04:00</updated><summary>Hany Mukhtar scored three goals, his first hat trick since 2023, and Nashville SC beat Los Angeles FC 3-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>PGA Championship at a glance</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/pga-championship-aronimink-aaron-rai-recap-y72070"/><id>urn:uuid:a5170b74-7c81-4ff6-ad4d-0b86811b035e</id><updated>2026-05-17T21:49:18.144-04:00</updated><summary>A brief summary from the final round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, where Aaron Rai won his first major.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sykes has career-high 38 points to help Tempo get first road win, 106-96 over Sparks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/tempo-sparks-score-r40731"/><id>urn:uuid:4bc4d7ba-0930-4262-b513-88b0a9cb0260</id><updated>2026-05-17T21:47:59.112-04:00</updated><summary>Brittney Sykes scored a career-high 38 points, rookie Kiki Rice added 19 in her first start and the Toronto Tempo raced past the Los Angeles Sparks 106-96.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gabriela Jaquez has 20 points, 8 rebounds to help Sky beat Lynx 86-79</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/sky-lynx-score-s89460"/><id>urn:uuid:50cf354c-74bc-4ef0-b0c9-1237cece3893</id><updated>2026-05-17T21:33:18.473-04:00</updated><summary>Rookie Gabriela Jaquez set career highs with 20 points and eight rebounds, Kamilla Cardoso had 11 points and 12 rebounds, and the Chicago Sky beat the Minnesota Lynx 86-79.</summary></entry><entry><title>An Australian journalist turns her harrowing China prison ordeal into a memoir and play</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/australia-china-prison-play-cheng-lei-s75279"/><id>urn:uuid:0395386e-1851-4404-b01b-0dd25335494c</id><updated>2026-05-17T21:07:44.862-04:00</updated><summary>Cheng Lei is rebuilding her life after three years in a Beijing prison.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scheffler can't conjure final-round magic in PGA Championship title defense</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/pga-championship-d52375"/><id>urn:uuid:0d9cde72-405d-4872-b47f-3b20ca44e3a4</id><updated>2026-05-17T20:57:36.094-04:00</updated><summary>Scottie Scheffler couldn't conjure up the late-round magic that has been the staple of his 2026 season Sunday in the final round of the PGA Championship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Caitlin Clark has 21 points and 10 assists to lead Fever to 89-78 win over Storm</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/storm-fever-score-caitlin-clark-l66522"/><id>urn:uuid:010b7635-60ba-4ab6-b0ee-fb628c595d60</id><updated>2026-05-17T20:48:37.244-04:00</updated><summary>Caitlin Clark scored 21 points and had 10 assists and seven rebounds to lead the Indiana Fever to an 89-78 win over the Seattle Storm.</summary></entry><entry><title>Messi's goal, assist lead Inter Miami to 2-0 win over Portland and first at new stadium</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/timbers-inter-miami-score-messi-w17554"/><id>urn:uuid:60b0f453-918e-4a2b-babc-297f41ad722e</id><updated>2026-05-17T20:36:40.594-04:00</updated><summary>Lionel Messi had a goal and assisted on another as Inter Miami won its first game at Nu Stadium with a 2-0 victory over the Portland Timbers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Inside the MVP numbers: Appeals paid off for Doncic and Cunningham, and Jokic's streak continues</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-mvp-2026-a54477"/><id>urn:uuid:7a6e0aa6-5c37-414a-908f-5ca4eb808a29</id><updated>2026-05-17T20:32:24.250-04:00</updated><summary>The All-NBA first team this season might have been decided in part by an appeals process.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dodgers think Roki Sasaki is finally on his way to realizing his potential after dominating Angels</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-roki-sasaki-y84972"/><id>urn:uuid:2c302412-8160-4225-b3a3-80d67970540b</id><updated>2026-05-17T20:31:52.986-04:00</updated><summary>Roki Sasaki's eventful major league career finally appears to be going the way most everyone expected when he joined the Los Angeles Dodgers at the start of last season.</summary></entry><entry><title>LIRR strike talks: No deal after unions, MTA summoned Sunday night</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/lirr-strike-day-2-talks-kxukmtbp"/><id>urn:uuid:d1ecb936-2f98-4be1-9dd7-0642b0bcf1ca</id><updated>2026-05-17T20:29:53.605-04:00</updated><summary>The National Mediation Board had summoned the five striking unions and MTA management; talks will resume at 7:30 a.m.</summary></entry><entry><title>With runner-up at PGA, Jon Rahm flashes a reminder that he's still among the world's best</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/pga-championship-aronimink-jon-rahm-q33797"/><id>urn:uuid:10b8d2f6-9883-4031-8efb-b64ec7e4b5c8</id><updated>2026-05-17T20:25:03.536-04:00</updated><summary>Jon Rahm had his best performance at a major championship since leaving the PGA Tour for LIV Golf.</summary></entry><entry><title>Corbin Carroll hits 2 homers, drives in 3 as the Diamondbacks beat the Rockies 8-6</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/diamondbacks-rockies-score-p38206"/><id>urn:uuid:b938f1d1-1d01-4a17-a6da-bfeb2092d478</id><updated>2026-05-17T20:22:58.437-04:00</updated><summary>Corbin Carroll homered twice and drove in three runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 8-6.</summary></entry><entry><title>David Lennon: With the Mets, all you should expect is the unexpected</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/subway-series-yankees-mets-as0ua37g"/><id>urn:uuid:35c82fd4-87dd-499c-a3ec-39181ccbb85d</id><updated>2026-05-17T20:19:10.565-04:00</updated><summary>After a disastrous April, they are 10-5 in May after taking 2 of 3 from the Yankees in an improbable Subway Series at Citi Field.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bader's wind-aided grand slam helps Giants breeze to 10-1 victory over Athletics</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/giants-athletics-score-bader-arraez-r93094"/><id>urn:uuid:a717c67d-bb24-4813-b176-29f348bd066b</id><updated>2026-05-17T19:58:09.261-04:00</updated><summary>Harrison Bader hit a grand slam that capped an eight-run eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the sloppy Athletics 10-1 in 25-35 mph winds.</summary></entry><entry><title>McIlroy has angry exchange with fan at PGA. Rahm, Smith, Schauffele also fade</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/mcilroy-pga-championship-k53710"/><id>urn:uuid:bc7af62f-09a9-4bdc-bd6d-7b045868eb0d</id><updated>2026-05-17T19:56:12.808-04:00</updated><summary>Rory McIlroy's frustrating final round at the PGA Championship boiled over with an angry exchange with a fan after a "U-S-A!"</summary></entry><entry><title>Barbara Barker: Mikal Bridges has played major role in Knicks' playoff success</title><author><name>Barbara Barker</name><email>barbara.barker@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/barbara-barker/mikal-bridges-mike-brown-knicks-playoffs-xoxo19z4"/><id>urn:uuid:db8f66c7-2a7f-4bb3-8af5-855ee05ad8d3</id><updated>2026-05-17T19:44:12.171-04:00</updated><summary>Mikal Bridges has bounced back with a vengeance from his early playoff struggles, averaging 18.8 points in the last five games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Unwanted lab rats find new homes and are adopted thanks to an Argentine organization</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/argentina-team-ratas-lab-rodents-rats-mice-j24020"/><id>urn:uuid:8e0f365d-af8c-4195-947b-970ddc559fe6</id><updated>2026-05-17T19:24:44.470-04:00</updated><summary>A group of people watches three albino rats leap from small baskets into a big cage at an indoor hall in the Argentine capital.</summary></entry><entry><title>Josef Newgarden and Kyle Kirkwood fall out of the pole mix early during Indianapolis 500 Pole Day</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/indianapolis-500-indycar-qualifying-p38058"/><id>urn:uuid:30d439bb-8a76-451d-82cb-03825ba1db3f</id><updated>2026-05-17T19:16:42.789-04:00</updated><summary>Josef Newgarden found some solace in his inexplicable qualifying run.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alex Palou starts his Indianapolis 500 title from the pole after taking the top spot in qualifying</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/indycar-indianapolis-500-qualifying-i18801"/><id>urn:uuid:943f713a-9e10-48a4-89d5-fb9b121fe566</id><updated>2026-05-17T19:14:19.069-04:00</updated><summary>Alex Palou had his best qualifying attempt on his final four-lap run Sunday and took his second career Indianapolis 500 pole with an average speed of 232.248 mph.</summary></entry><entry><title>Eintracht Frankfurt parts ways with coach Albert Riera after turbulent spell in charge</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/frankfurt-coach-riera-bundesliga-b42567"/><id>urn:uuid:4280ea79-054f-41db-a894-970eba9337a0</id><updated>2026-05-17T19:00:18.374-04:00</updated><summary>Eintracht Frankfurt is looking for a new coach after announcing Albert Riera's departure following his short and turbulent spell in charge of the Bundesliga club.</summary></entry><entry><title>Colin Stephenson: Kyle Lewis' decision to stay at Adelphi paying off as Panthers reach NCAA Division II title game</title><author><name>Colin Stephenson</name><email>colin.stephenson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/colin-stephenson/adelphi-molloy-ncaa-division-ii-mens-lacrosse-semifinal-ywkv3gns"/><id>urn:uuid:037367ae-3a08-48f0-a883-92ebfa433e37</id><updated>2026-05-17T18:52:30.724-04:00</updated><summary>He and his teammates are going back to the national title game for the third straight year after beating Molloy in Sunday's semifinal.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mets' Clay Holmes on potential surgery: 'I don't think anything is off the table really right now'</title><author><name>Roger Rubin</name><email>roger.rubin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/clay-holmes-injury-evnyrmth"/><id>urn:uuid:1371b63b-c733-4183-85cb-e2eac1a9c099</id><updated>2026-05-17T18:48:42.413-04:00</updated><summary>He was struck by a 111-mph line drive off the bat of the Yankees' Spencer Jones on Friday night and is waiting for the next steps.</summary></entry><entry><title>Roki Sasaki throws 7 sharp innings, Shohei Ohtani has 3 hits, Dodgers beat Angels 10-1 for sweep</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-angels-score-shohei-ohtani-l69931"/><id>urn:uuid:3c45231c-3ba8-4ee0-9f00-17ad5291c181</id><updated>2026-05-17T18:47:34.427-04:00</updated><summary>The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the weekend Freeway Series with a 10-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trevor Bauer gets support from Ducks fans despite rough start</title><author><name>Michael Sicoli</name><email>michael.sicoli@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/local/ducks/trevor-bauer-ducks-kdja7qyv"/><id>urn:uuid:990b0459-b16a-41dc-a6e1-a7c4dd5f48c2</id><updated>2026-05-17T18:44:26.115-04:00</updated><summary>The righthander allowed five runs in five innings in the Ducks' loss to Gastonia on Sunday, falling to second in the Atlantic League in ERA.</summary></entry><entry><title>Guardians flex muscles and play long game, connecting for 6 home runs in 10-3 rout over Reds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/guardians-6-home-runs-manzardo-p29389"/><id>urn:uuid:a4894dc5-e797-49fa-83d9-3f634a827363</id><updated>2026-05-17T18:15:19.107-04:00</updated><summary>Known for doing the little things it takes to win, a style they've embraced and branded as "Guards Ball," the Guardians showed they can also swing big.</summary></entry><entry><title>Columbus Crew fire coach Henrik Rydstrom less than halfway through his debut season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/columbus-crew-coach-fired-henrik-rydstrom-mls-k65118"/><id>urn:uuid:11ed4796-48c3-439d-ba12-cab2d80218fd</id><updated>2026-05-17T18:11:29.073-04:00</updated><summary>The Columbus Crew have fired coach Henrik Rydstrom, less than halfway through his first season.</summary></entry><entry><title>St. John's lands commitment from top high school recruit Theo Edema</title><author><name>Roger Rubin</name><email>roger.rubin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/st-johns/theo-edema-commitment-pmipc1dn"/><id>urn:uuid:c4710953-78b1-4d41-acaf-8a3f526d6ff0</id><updated>2026-05-17T18:10:48.700-04:00</updated><summary>The high-ceiling big man announced his decision in a live video on YouTube at 6 p.m. Sunday by unzipping his sweatshirt to reveal a St. John's jersey.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lottie Woad wins Kroger Queen City Championship for 2nd LPGA Tour title</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/lpga-tour-golf-kroger-queen-city-u22278"/><id>urn:uuid:cd04c279-b2d8-4ffe-a92e-3e4456c023af</id><updated>2026-05-17T18:09:12.710-04:00</updated><summary>Lottie Woad held off Haeran Ryu on a gusty Sunday afternoon at Maketewah Country Club in the Kroger Queen City Championship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lille finishes third in Ligue 1 to secure a Champions League berth despite losing to Auxerre</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/french-league-psg-lens-lille-lyon-rennes-g34365"/><id>urn:uuid:0e3fb7db-3591-4218-84db-2cebbb1be6e7</id><updated>2026-05-17T18:04:06.271-04:00</updated><summary>Lille finishes the Ligue 1 season in third place and secures a Champions League spot despite losing 2-0 to Auxerre.</summary></entry><entry><title>Denny Hamlin beats teammate Chase Briscoe at Dover for 2nd NASCAR All-Star Race win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/nascar-all-star-race-dover-i68664"/><id>urn:uuid:f7797989-4acd-4791-83d1-0d6da47bd036</id><updated>2026-05-17T18:03:09.297-04:00</updated><summary>Denny Hamlin avoided trouble by starting from the pole for what turned out to be a caution-plagued event and outdueled Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Chase Briscoe for his second victory in the NASCAR All-Star Race.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dietrich, No. 4 seed Virginia beat No. 2 seed Texas 4-3 for program's 7th NCAA men's tennis title</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/ncaa-mens-tennis-texas-virginia-dylan-dietrich-x54184"/><id>urn:uuid:5c4193bd-68e3-4278-97ec-882029c92ece</id><updated>2026-05-17T18:01:30.549-04:00</updated><summary>Dylan Dietrich, the top-ranked singles player in the nation, rallied for a three-set victory over Sebastian Gorzny in the final match, and fourth-seeded Virginia beat No. 2 seed Texas 4-3 to win the program's seventh NCAA men's tennis championship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Quero hits a game-ending homer as the White Sox beat the Cubs 9-8 in 10 innings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-white-sox-score-l67514"/><id>urn:uuid:f73af74c-c0c6-4f81-9589-c31f01af80b1</id><updated>2026-05-17T17:55:04.713-04:00</updated><summary>Edgar Quero hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 9-8 in the rubber game of their first crosstown series this season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Here's what to know as LIRR strike starts the workweek</title><author><name>Grant Parpan</name><email>grant.parpan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/long-island-railroad-strike-faq-etjq7g8a"/><id>urn:uuid:01361766-1a21-49d8-a84f-37df8f2c59f3</id><updated>2026-05-17T17:50:55.350-04:00</updated><summary>Residents this weekend wondered how they'll get to work, to their family's graduations, or visit parents in the hospital.</summary></entry><entry><title>Poor air quality could aggravate health issues for vulnerable Long Island residents</title><author><name>Janon Fisher</name><email>janon.fisher@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/weather/weather-forecast-air-quality-anwrnmay"/><id>urn:uuid:e900f73a-3c51-498d-8de7-09c2c2f1a5da</id><updated>2026-05-17T17:43:42.751-04:00</updated><summary>The Air Quality Index, which measures the level of five pollutants, hit 105 in the metro area, including Nassau and Suffolk counties.</summary></entry><entry><title>Howie Rose meets Sir Paul McCartney to cross off 'bucket list' item</title><author><name>Anthony Rieber</name><email>anthony.rieber@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/media/howie-rose-paul-mccartney-kk5x9ni0"/><id>urn:uuid:882c16e6-725f-432a-998b-1e4351c64d8a</id><updated>2026-05-17T17:33:33.052-04:00</updated><summary>The Mets broadcaster exited the booth late in Saturday night's Subway Series game to meet the iconic Beatle.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mariners' top prospect Colt Emerson makes major league debut, place Brendan Donovan on IL</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mariners-emerson-promotion-r46487"/><id>urn:uuid:a3d704cf-b91a-4699-bae3-3945c9f26e74</id><updated>2026-05-17T17:29:55.239-04:00</updated><summary>The Seattle Mariners promoted top prospect Colt Emerson from Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday and placed All-Star utilityman Brendan Donovan on the 10-day injured list with a left groin muscle strain.</summary></entry><entry><title>Astros hit again by injuries as Jose Altuve heads to the IL with a grade 2 oblique strain</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/astros-altuve-injury-e79667"/><id>urn:uuid:7b7be60c-afd2-44cf-914a-58470357f18d</id><updated>2026-05-17T17:29:34.166-04:00</updated><summary>Second baseman Jose Altuve will be placed on the injured list with a grade 2 left oblique strain, the latest blow to a Houston Astros team that has been ravaged by injuries.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gunnar Henderson hits 10th HR for 1st of 4 hits in Orioles' 7-3 win over Nationals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/orioles-nationals-score-d26581"/><id>urn:uuid:92c052c8-8c32-4467-8f57-84cb00c3f52b</id><updated>2026-05-17T17:24:12.934-04:00</updated><summary>Gunnar Henderson hit his 10th homer and was 4 for 5 with two RBIs to help the Baltimore Orioles avoid a series sweep with a 7-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ryan Jeffers and Kody Clemens help Twins avoid sweep, beat Brewers 5-4</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/brewers-twins-score-i33905"/><id>urn:uuid:890c345d-fe3a-43ef-b948-fcc9ea3a522c</id><updated>2026-05-17T17:21:44.988-04:00</updated><summary>Ryan Jeffers hit a tiebreaking homer and Kody Clemens had two doubles and two RBIs as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 to avoid a three-game sweep.</summary></entry><entry><title>Avs forward Nicolas Roy puts Vegas friendships on hold as he meets his old team in conference finals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/nicoloas-roy-avalanche-knights-stanley-cup-playoffs-w55964"/><id>urn:uuid:13004d65-69fd-4203-bd42-bd2de8bd7b21</id><updated>2026-05-17T17:19:00.938-04:00</updated><summary>Nicolas Roy still has a place in Las Vegas and plenty of friends on the Golden Knights.</summary></entry><entry><title>Salvador Perez homers and drives in both runs to help the Royals beat the Cardinals 2-0</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/royals-cardinals-score-e72987"/><id>urn:uuid:c4470cc4-004e-4b83-8a69-3960df69c7e0</id><updated>2026-05-17T17:16:34.708-04:00</updated><summary>Salvador Perez homered and drove in two runs, Stephen Kolek allowed four hits in 6 1/3 innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Sunday to snap a six-game losing streak.</summary></entry><entry><title>Teenagers arrested in random shootings across Austin that left 4 injured</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/austin-texas-shootings-e41256"/><id>urn:uuid:29158659-4031-4c35-a368-d11d3f31afa0</id><updated>2026-05-17T17:09:46.991-04:00</updated><summary>Officials in Austin, Texas, say two teenagers are in custody and a potential third suspect is being sought in at least 10 random shootings that left four people hurt in the city over the weekend.</summary></entry><entry><title>Guerrero's homer backs Gausman's strong outing in Blue Jays' 4-1 win over Tigers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tigers-blue-jays-score-guerrero-gausman-q49200"/><id>urn:uuid:6613b0b8-5aee-449d-809c-fe23cd54a887</id><updated>2026-05-17T17:08:41.244-04:00</updated><summary>Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered and scored twice, Kevin Gausman pitched six shutout innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mets take 2 of 3 in Subway Series after walking off Yankees in finale</title><author><name>Erik Boland</name><email>erik.boland@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-yankees-subway-series-oe8pllsa"/><id>urn:uuid:b6990f5d-73b2-4262-9330-55488640ddbb</id><updated>2026-05-17T17:04:21.757-04:00</updated><summary>Tyrone Taylor's game-tying pinch-hit three-run homer off David Bednar in the ninth set up Carson Benge's RBI fielder's choice in the 10th to end it.</summary></entry><entry><title>Riley, Holmes lead Braves to another series win with an 8-1 rout of the Red Sox</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/braves-red-sox-score-n90645"/><id>urn:uuid:aa05f6c8-69e8-439e-9f7d-8b4c2879312c</id><updated>2026-05-17T16:47:41.215-04:00</updated><summary>Austin Riley hit a three-run homer, Grant Holmes pitched six strong innings and the Atlanta Braves routed the Boston Red Sox 8-1 to win another series.</summary></entry><entry><title>The 64-win Thunder, the 62-win Spurs, and the possibility of an epic matchup in the West finals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/spurs-thunder-nba-playoffs-l78684"/><id>urn:uuid:b11faada-3735-4f22-9b4f-6325b5ee3a01</id><updated>2026-05-17T16:37:13.175-04:00</updated><summary>This is not a one-of-a-kind matchup in the Western Conference finals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Barcelona wins in Lewandowski's farewell. Sevilla avoids relegation despite loss to Real Madrid</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/real-madrid-barcelona-relegation-la-liga-sevilla-m93586"/><id>urn:uuid:c88be3ee-3684-4adf-b590-1494d402c726</id><updated>2026-05-17T16:26:57.419-04:00</updated><summary>Barcelona has capped a perfect season at home.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bryce Harper homers off Paul Skenes and Phillies beat Pirates 6-0 and move over .500</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/phillies-pirates-score-q97880"/><id>urn:uuid:c00a30e9-469a-48fd-a148-371e0d787523</id><updated>2026-05-17T16:26:06.470-04:00</updated><summary>Zack Wheeler pitched seven sparkling innings, Bryce Harper hit a home run off ace Paul Skenes and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0 for a three-game sweep that moved them over.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kyle Manzardo homers twice and Guardians go deep 6 times in 10-3 win over Reds to take series</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/reds-guardians-score-manzardo-x28283"/><id>urn:uuid:5444b41a-e961-4a50-80f0-5567bc71bb06</id><updated>2026-05-17T16:25:44.699-04:00</updated><summary>Kyle Manzardo homered twice, rookie Chase DeLauter, Angel Martinez and José Ramírez each belted a two-run shot, and the Cleveland Guardians connected a season-high six times in a 10-3 blowout of the Cincinnati Reds.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rays top Marlins 6-3 for 18th win in their past 22 games</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tampa-bay-rays-miami-marlins-score-d33907"/><id>urn:uuid:50aa24df-b100-4bba-8108-58337940db1a</id><updated>2026-05-17T16:25:12.483-04:00</updated><summary>Junior Caminero and Yandy Díaz homered and the Tampa Bay Rays earned their 18th win in their past 22 games with a 6-3 victory over the Miami Marlins.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chelsea Gray makes the go-ahead jumper with 3.6 seconds left as the Aces beat the Dream 85-84</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/aces-dream-score-n24640"/><id>urn:uuid:17be220b-fc65-4cc2-8f22-531bfa7bd8fb</id><updated>2026-05-17T16:21:35.268-04:00</updated><summary>Chelsea Gray made a fadeaway jumper in the lane with 3.6 seconds to play, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Atlanta Dream 85-84 on Sunday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Match abandoned after Nantes fans storm the field on Ligue 1 final day</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/ligue-1-nantes-toulouse-fans-pitch-field-s03488"/><id>urn:uuid:4bbc7eb1-9752-4d8d-b9ce-35321c2a4e38</id><updated>2026-05-17T16:07:10.002-04:00</updated><summary>Nantes fans have stormed the field during their team's final game of the Ligue 1 season against Toulouse, stopping play with the match later abandoned.</summary></entry><entry><title>Topsy-turvy Sabres-Canadiens 2nd-round playoff series to be decided with Game 7 at Buffalo on Monday</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/canadiens-sabres-game-7-nhl-c17843"/><id>urn:uuid:400b596f-6ad5-4f18-a8ff-60586694e1e5</id><updated>2026-05-17T16:00:41.782-04:00</updated><summary>The Sabres and Montreal Canadiens' topsy-turvy and sometimes logic-defying second-round playoff series is going the distance with Buffalo set to host Game 7.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dodgers acquire Eric Lauer after reliever Jack Dreyer goes on injured list with shoulder discomfort</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-jack-dreyer-injured-e92277"/><id>urn:uuid:0170a400-9a70-479a-8a0d-1cf113e4d814</id><updated>2026-05-17T15:39:16.394-04:00</updated><summary>Left-handed reliever Jack Dreyer has become the latest Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher to be placed on their injured list.</summary></entry><entry><title>4 crew members eject safely after two Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/air-show-idaho-incident-lockdown-f19681"/><id>urn:uuid:3c719394-d16a-4e36-afa3-9771c25fdd69</id><updated>2026-05-17T15:36:30.485-04:00</updated><summary>Officials say all four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided and crashed during an air show at a military base in Idaho.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gunmen kill 10 people in a town in Mexico's Puebla state, authorities say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mexico-killings-gunmen-puebla-j38004"/><id>urn:uuid:5b540bb9-8de6-4a37-afb4-247f27848e45</id><updated>2026-05-17T15:23:10.905-04:00</updated><summary>Mexican officials say at least 10 people have been killed in an attack by gunmen in the state of Puebla.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cassidy tried to get along with Trump after his impeachment vote. Retribution came anyway</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/cassidy-senate-louisiana-trump-letlow-retribution-republicans-y10952"/><id>urn:uuid:b6c68cc4-8933-4473-aba5-505b131fce1f</id><updated>2026-05-17T15:01:57.165-04:00</updated><summary>It was a hurdle too high for Bill Cassidy to clear.</summary></entry><entry><title>Neymar angry at being accidentally substituted in last match before Brazil announces World Cup squad</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/neymar-substitution-world-cup-santos-brazil-squad-w46820"/><id>urn:uuid:85237d05-4a10-4032-a484-15c7ee463c61</id><updated>2026-05-17T14:53:34.103-04:00</updated><summary>An apparent mistake by the fourth official has forced Neymar off the field in the 65th minute of Santos' 3-0 home loss to Coritiba in the Brazilian league, the last match before Brazil's World Cup squad is announced Monday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Map: How to navigate your Long Island-NYC commute during LIRR strike</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/lirr-strike-kzg16mgm"/><id>urn:uuid:c7e4390c-84d7-48e6-b184-04c7f61d2776</id><updated>2026-05-17T14:47:45.722-04:00</updated><summary>Find route information, shuttle bus and NICE bus pickup and drop-off locations and hours of operation as you find alternative transportation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Barbra Streisand won't attend Cannes Palme d'Or ceremony after a knee injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/cannes-barbra-streisand-palme-dor-d18947"/><id>urn:uuid:9d3bd6bc-bfe8-4d94-b404-26ed42afdcd4</id><updated>2026-05-17T14:36:09.082-04:00</updated><summary>Barbra Streisand says she won't attend the Cannes Film Festival ceremony where she was to receive an honorary Palme d'Or after sustaining a knee injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cate Blanchett laments that the #MeToo movement 'got killed very quickly' in Hollywood</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/cate-blanchett-cannes-metoo-k12547"/><id>urn:uuid:2d529727-fbab-4ed9-9c54-bc5dbefafa6e</id><updated>2026-05-17T14:19:11.431-04:00</updated><summary>Cate Blanchett says that the #MeToo movement "got killed very quickly" in remarks at the Cannes Film Festival.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pirates place Ryan O'Hearn on 10-day injured list with a strained right quad, activate Jake Mangum</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pittsburgh-pirates-ryan-ohearn-jake-mangum-n89036"/><id>urn:uuid:2de55684-e01b-4d14-a40e-e48e40984224</id><updated>2026-05-17T14:18:52.508-04:00</updated><summary>The Pittsburgh Pirates placed outfielder/first baseman Ryan O'Hearn on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a strained right quad and activated outfielder Jake Mangum from the IL.</summary></entry><entry><title>Canadian national health agency confirms 1 positive hantavirus test</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/canada-hantavirus-positive-test-j83260"/><id>urn:uuid:01b281a7-90c4-4f99-add3-36d8f629b152</id><updated>2026-05-17T14:13:57.404-04:00</updated><summary>Canada's national health agency confirms that one of four Canadians returning from a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kurt Kitayama becomes 2nd player with a Sunday 63 in PGA Championship history</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/pga-championship-kurt-kitayama-aronimink-majors-p88772"/><id>urn:uuid:855720ef-53b2-4ccf-a1fc-cb852f1e5712</id><updated>2026-05-17T14:00:43.624-04:00</updated><summary>Kurt Kitayama has tied the lowest final round in major championship history with a 63 at the PGA Championship.</summary></entry><entry><title>In Cannes standout 'Fatherland,' Sandra Hüller stuns again</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/sandra-huller-fatherland-cannes-f28698"/><id>urn:uuid:e772f75c-cc74-4c08-9a6f-0849e6c36fed</id><updated>2026-05-17T13:56:34.623-04:00</updated><summary>The full range of Sandra Hüller's talent is on full display this year in four films that run from big to small.</summary></entry><entry><title>White Sox catcher Kyle Teel tweaks his right knee while on a minor league rehab assignment</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/white-sox-kyle-teel-v96682"/><id>urn:uuid:3526a6a0-690c-4c74-b3fe-21e2ec600e80</id><updated>2026-05-17T13:54:18.728-04:00</updated><summary>Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel has tweaked his right knee while playing for Triple-A Charlotte on a minor league rehab assignment.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bulgaria gives its Eurovision winner Dara a grand welcome upon her return home</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/bulgaria-eurovision-song-contest-winner-dara-g05456"/><id>urn:uuid:acdacba7-3a86-4da8-a89e-2980f5392a55</id><updated>2026-05-17T13:42:16.197-04:00</updated><summary>Hundreds of cheering fans waving Bulgarian flags have welcomed Eurovision Song Contest winner Dara upon her return home.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cubs send right-hander Javier Assad to minors to stretch out as a starting pitcher</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-assad-o26087"/><id>urn:uuid:3dbd7d4c-fea2-4540-ab2f-89b414ec37e3</id><updated>2026-05-17T13:29:10.349-04:00</updated><summary>The Chicago Cubs have optioned right-hander Javier Assad to Triple-A Iowa to stretch him out as a starting pitcher.</summary></entry><entry><title>Latest militant attacks on schools in Nigeria leave more than 80 children missing, officials say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nigeria-school-kidnapping-e94756"/><id>urn:uuid:9f2c25b2-f69b-4f0f-a3a8-97c57bc5e9e4</id><updated>2026-05-17T13:25:03.196-04:00</updated><summary>Officials say that more than 80 children are missing after suspected militants attacked schools in Nigeria in the past week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sinner becomes 1st Italian man to win Italian Open in 50 years and matches Djokovic's Masters sweep</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/italian-open-jannik-sinner-masters-sweep-v16786"/><id>urn:uuid:03e03ae8-a701-4c78-bd5a-cd6fd8da53cf</id><updated>2026-05-17T13:12:26.819-04:00</updated><summary>Jannik Sinner is the first Italian man to win the Italian Open since Adriano Panatta 50 years ago.</summary></entry><entry><title>Talks to end a strike shutting down the largest US commuter rail system will resume Monday</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lirr-long-island-train-strike-e99789"/><id>urn:uuid:8ef9c60c-2773-4471-ab1e-7a9005eb99bd</id><updated>2026-05-17T12:37:10.932-04:00</updated><summary>The strike shutting down North America's largest commuter rail system will continue into a third day.</summary></entry><entry><title>'No action has been taken'</title><author><name>Peter Gill</name><email>peter.gill@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/-no-action-has-been-taken--m78607"/><id>urn:uuid:9a569247-eaf4-48b6-a8ab-31e60a5e3977</id><updated>2026-05-17T12:14:01.823-04:00</updated><summary>Earlier, the MTA had warned probationary workers that if they did not show up to</summary></entry><entry><title>Taiwan's president defends US arms purchases that Trump called 'bargaining chip'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/taiwan-us-arms-china-trump-o94346"/><id>urn:uuid:bd0fde23-c8ef-4699-8ac7-04188d12e0a2</id><updated>2026-05-17T11:53:22.482-04:00</updated><summary>Taiwan's president says arms purchases from the United States are crucial for regional stability, after President Donald Trump questioned continued U.S. support for Taiwan following his visit to China.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder becomes the 14th player to win back-to-back NBA MVPs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-mvp-gilgeous-alexander-k36204"/><id>urn:uuid:52b5caa5-ff64-4e49-a1f0-dc69e08c6e0a</id><updated>2026-05-17T11:52:58.456-04:00</updated><summary>He's the best player on the best team.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Michael' reclaims the top box office spot in its 4th weekend</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/box-office-michael-obsession-o48020"/><id>urn:uuid:21046fb3-c1cd-4e28-bce9-a53cb1d1a881</id><updated>2026-05-17T11:44:22.473-04:00</updated><summary>The Michael Jackson biopic, "Michael," is reclaiming the top spot in the North American box office.</summary></entry><entry><title>Small-town club Elversberg clinches Bundesliga promotion for the first time</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/elversberg-promoted-bundesliga-a30288"/><id>urn:uuid:0ccf0400-4cb4-4097-8e11-b3b31f077952</id><updated>2026-05-17T11:42:33.506-04:00</updated><summary>Small-town club Elversberg has clinched promotion to the Bundesliga for the first time by finishing runner-up in Germany's second division behind already promoted Schalke.</summary></entry><entry><title>Injury concerns for the US ahead of World Cup with Aaronson, Richards hurt in Premier League action</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/brenden-aaronson-injury-usa-world-cup-a13925"/><id>urn:uuid:7b449e1d-8fec-42dc-bfbe-df88a9a00147</id><updated>2026-05-17T11:38:33.773-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. forward Brenden Aaronson has left the field with an apparent left knee injury while playing for Leeds in the Premier League in a potential concern for the Americans ahead of the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Aaron Rai runs away with the PGA Championship, first English-born winner in more than a century</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/pga-championship-aronimink-wanamaker-smalley-f54695"/><id>urn:uuid:4eb1f2e7-2dc8-4567-bc3b-074779bbafa9</id><updated>2026-05-17T11:28:06.647-04:00</updated><summary>Aaron Rai has become the first English-born player in more than a century to capture the PGA Championship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Thousands flocked to the National Mall in Washington for an America-themed prayer rally</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-rededicate-america-250-prayer-gathering-f70177"/><id>urn:uuid:d0fd5270-f241-4f3f-8582-c052e359a0a9</id><updated>2026-05-17T11:25:08.366-04:00</updated><summary>Thousands of people have streamed onto the National Mall in Washington for a daylong prayer rally.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scottish soccer chiefs 'utterly condemn' field invasion in dramatic Celtic-Hearts title decider</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/scotland-hearts-celtic-league-fans-g81303"/><id>urn:uuid:ce1bcfda-beb3-4dc8-802c-4692e31a93f4</id><updated>2026-05-17T11:09:55.108-04:00</updated><summary>Scottish soccer authorities say they "utterly condemn" the field invasion that followed Celtic's title-sealing goal in its thrilling final-round showdown with Hearts.</summary></entry><entry><title>Peru's electoral board confirms June 7 presidential runoff with Fujimori and Sánchez</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/peru-elections-results-second-round-d55042"/><id>urn:uuid:c5c96e6f-93f3-41a5-980e-11604b2c1dab</id><updated>2026-05-17T10:52:00.758-04:00</updated><summary>Peruvian electoral authorities have confirmed the results of the first round of presidential elections.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island boardwalks for running, biking and more</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/recreation/boardwalks-long-island-guide-2026-cd7dbqnd"/><id>urn:uuid:bd0bdf84-5772-4dc6-9bcf-cc45674904de</id><updated>2026-05-17T10:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Stroll in the sun, ride bikes, jog or sit to admire the scenery on an iconic boardwalk.</summary></entry><entry><title>West Ham on brink of relegation from the Premier League as Bruno Fernandes ties assist record</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/epl-united-fernandes-west-ham-relegation-var-a14857"/><id>urn:uuid:2f802683-26d3-4b43-abda-73a3688b7ba0</id><updated>2026-05-17T09:49:11.778-04:00</updated><summary>West Ham's 14-year stay in the Premier League is almost over.</summary></entry><entry><title>At LIRR picketing line in Queens, workers want MTA to 'meet us halfway'</title><author><name>Michael O'Keeffe</name><email>michael.okeeffe@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/at-lirr-picketing-line-in-queens-workers-want-mta-to-meet-us-halfway--b40360"/><id>urn:uuid:1b149949-0a25-4686-a4d2-684cb82a85c7</id><updated>2026-05-17T09:39:12.699-04:00</updated><summary>Raymond Delio of Howard Beach, Queens, was among the LIRR strikers picketing outside the Jamaica</summary></entry><entry><title>Bruno Fernandes ties Premier League assist record with 20th of the season for Man United</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/bruno-fernandes-assist-record-man-united-henry-bruyne-h07931"/><id>urn:uuid:27ff134d-49ea-464b-9124-66a8e4875058</id><updated>2026-05-17T09:18:12.103-04:00</updated><summary>Bruno Fernandes has tied the record for most assists in a single Premier League campaign.</summary></entry><entry><title>Defending champion US rebounds from loss to Switzerland by beating Britain 5-1 at ice hockey worlds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/hockey-worlds-us-sweden-a89508"/><id>urn:uuid:821b8237-fdda-4fbb-9c74-03af39d07516</id><updated>2026-05-17T09:16:40.779-04:00</updated><summary>The United States bounced back from a loss to Switzerland with a 5-1 win over Britain at the ice hockey world championship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tiny patients, big fight: NICU parents win leave in 2 states and push for more</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/neonatal-leave-icu-parents-baby-d06248"/><id>urn:uuid:c0ee3f8d-836b-4a4a-b76e-3c110483d5ef</id><updated>2026-05-17T09:05:39.192-04:00</updated><summary>Parents with newborns in intensive care units have long faced a difficult but overlooked plight: Any parental leave they might have does not take into account the days or even months their newborns spend in intensive care.</summary></entry><entry><title>US-Mexico border wall construction is desecrating sacred sites, Indigenous leaders say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/border-wall-indigenous-tribe-sacred-mountain-mexico-a63200"/><id>urn:uuid:4212c77b-db47-4623-b33b-158c1254c05a</id><updated>2026-05-17T09:03:37.101-04:00</updated><summary>Indigenous leaders say that federal contractors are desecrating sacred Native American places and cultural sites at an unprecedented pace in the rush to build more walls on the U.S.-Mexico border.</summary></entry><entry><title>Napoli secures spot but Serie A's final-day Champions League math is still wide open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/napoli-milan-roma-serie-a-i28562"/><id>urn:uuid:8c366d9b-3a59-4b1d-8266-a5deab63b301</id><updated>2026-05-17T08:41:44.801-04:00</updated><summary>Napoli secured a spot in next season's Champions League but the other two remaining places in Europe's elite club competition could go to any of four teams in Serie A.</summary></entry><entry><title>On the voting rights trail, bus riders to Montgomery retrace old steps while fighting a new fight</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/voting-civil-rights-movement-redistricting-montgomery-race-i32045"/><id>urn:uuid:55031f90-d694-4b4b-8575-de3cbc001b8c</id><updated>2026-05-17T08:13:12.903-04:00</updated><summary>The year was 1965 and Black Americans had come to Montgomery, Alabama, to demonstrate peacefully voting rights.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsday's top 10 Long Island high school softball team rankings</title><author><name>Matt Lindsay and Christopher Matias</name><email>christopher.matias@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/softball/top-10-softball-rankings-a56mwich"/><id>urn:uuid:3ac967c4-3f3e-473c-90b1-d2201d2798cf</id><updated>2026-05-17T08:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A look at where the top Long Island teams stand.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsday's top 10 Long Island high school flag football team rankings</title><author><name>Jared Valluzzi</name><email>jared.valluzzi@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/flag-football/top-10-flag-football-rankings-hknq1efl"/><id>urn:uuid:b03ff2be-0409-4212-95d0-a199305b146a</id><updated>2026-05-17T08:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A look at where the top Long Island teams stand.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsday's top 10 Long Island high school baseball teams rankings</title><author><name>Gregg Sarra and Jonathan Ruban</name><email>jonathan.ruban@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/top-10-baseball-team-rankings-s1y2pn0y"/><id>urn:uuid:f0a444c4-f34d-4734-b176-e99cd28e29a1</id><updated>2026-05-17T08:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A look at where the top Long Island teams stand.</summary></entry><entry><title>Community college student from Michigan to be 1st woman to represent US at world welding competition</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/first-woman-welding-shanghai-trades-worldskills-o16529"/><id>urn:uuid:b28defd7-326f-4e29-984c-2d4789fccc4c</id><updated>2026-05-17T07:34:39.608-04:00</updated><summary>A Michigan community college student will be the first female welder to represent the United States at a worldwide competition described as the Olympics of the skilled trades.</summary></entry><entry><title>3 Finnish divers arrive in the Maldives to remap the search for the bodies of 4 Italian divers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/italy-divers-maldives-cave-search-finnish-l08438"/><id>urn:uuid:c9ae82c4-f10c-4c26-a6ef-c00f26d598e5</id><updated>2026-05-17T07:09:21.636-04:00</updated><summary>Three Finnish divers have arrived in the Maldives to help search for the bodies of four Italian divers believed to be in an underwater cave.</summary></entry><entry><title>3 people killed, several others injured after driver crashes into pedestrians in Oakland, California</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/oakland-crash-california-j34203"/><id>urn:uuid:a00ababa-c9fd-4910-8ef0-d8d67a4de861</id><updated>2026-05-17T07:08:19.633-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities say a driver crashed into multiple cars and pedestrians in Oakland, California, late Saturday night, killing three people.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump administration promotes program to check voter eligibility. Critics fear a midterm purge</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/trump-voter-eligibility-purge-noncitizens-disenfranchised-c62590"/><id>urn:uuid:441ac7c7-2c5f-4313-9cd8-8e20ebddc960</id><updated>2026-05-17T07:06:34.674-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration has run the names of at least 67 million voters through government databases as it looks for noncitizens and people who've died.</summary></entry><entry><title>Strike weather: sunny and pleasant</title><author><name>Tracy Tullis</name><email>tracy.tullis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/strike-weather-sunny-and-pleasant-s01043"/><id>urn:uuid:d6343297-c2a4-41eb-af30-8a641bafd9f8</id><updated>2026-05-17T06:58:54.911-04:00</updated><summary>Long Island commuters may be harboring bleak thoughts of the coming week, but meteorologically, at</summary></entry><entry><title>1 dead and 9 missing after pickup truck falls off bridge in southern China</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/river-accident-guangxi-china-pickup-truck-m34072"/><id>urn:uuid:c03052fc-5d28-4441-9aba-5c4e6d45efbf</id><updated>2026-05-17T06:47:58.552-04:00</updated><summary>One worker has died and nine remained missing after a pickup truck fell of a bridge in southwest China on Saturday, state media reported.</summary></entry><entry><title>Max Verstappen frustrated as hopes of win on 24-hour race debut ended by mechanical issue</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/max-verstappen-nurburgring-24-hours-f17509"/><id>urn:uuid:7ed09d0b-8613-426a-b27a-3b3eab8222e4</id><updated>2026-05-17T06:46:20.026-04:00</updated><summary>Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen's chances of victory in his 24-hour racing debut at the famed Nürburgring track have been ended by a mechanical issue with his car.</summary></entry><entry><title>Drone strikes UAE nuclear plant as US and Iran signal they are prepared to resume war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-uae-nuclear-drones-d34133"/><id>urn:uuid:981cd50d-c918-4453-a3f4-840e09f014ae</id><updated>2026-05-17T06:34:36.147-04:00</updated><summary>A drone strike has targeted the United Arab Emirates' sole nuclear power plant.</summary></entry><entry><title>Toronto, one of the most diverse cities in the world, will host 6 World Cup games: 5 things to know</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-toronto-q12158"/><id>urn:uuid:dc28bc4f-dcf3-4ce2-a43c-6bb2df2fac6a</id><updated>2026-05-17T06:00:23.996-04:00</updated><summary>Toronto, one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world, will host six World Cup games, including the first-ever such match in Canada on June 12.</summary></entry><entry><title>We underestimate El Niño's impacts to our peril</title><author><name>Michael Dobie</name><email>Michael.Dobie1@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/columnists/michael-dobie/el-nino-i1agfpig"/><id>urn:uuid:55eef409-84ec-4504-9ed5-4b7e2a901fe9</id><updated>2026-05-17T06:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Trouble is brewing in the Pacific.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jeffries vows to fight back as GOP pushes on redistricting</title><author><name>Billy House</name><email>billy.house@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/hakeem-jeffries-j8bpudqy"/><id>urn:uuid:4466ea18-4500-4753-baec-055425375131</id><updated>2026-05-17T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Republicans are looking stronger after the Supreme Court ruled Louisiana's election map to be "an unconstitutional racial gerrymander."</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island Museum, of Stony Brook, seeks Three Village voters' approval for $500,000 tax</title><author><name>Carl MacGowan</name><email>carl.macgowan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/long-island-museum-tax-ynma8y7u"/><id>urn:uuid:062b5544-e9d3-4e0a-8c39-aeeb68df0b96</id><updated>2026-05-17T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The tax to fund the Long Island Museum in Stony Brook will cost about $34 annually, officials said.</summary></entry><entry><title>LIRR strike could strand disabled Long Islanders, advocates say</title><author><name>Alfonso A. Castillo</name><email>alfonso.castillo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/lirr-strike-disabled-passengers-r909qcji"/><id>urn:uuid:b50ce01a-8d35-47e0-a911-d6aff5976f97</id><updated>2026-05-17T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The problem could be especially pronounced Sunday, since the MTA's accessible shuttle buses will only run on weekdays.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island's Stick Stars: The top high school boys and girls lacrosse performers this week</title><author><name>Michael Sicoli</name><email>michael.sicoli@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/boys-lacrosse/high-school-boys-girls-lacrosse-fe8ttuea"/><id>urn:uuid:fa762722-99c5-4167-b399-f4bb6525dc7f</id><updated>2026-05-17T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Here's a look at some outstanding showings across Long Island.</summary></entry><entry><title>Steve Popper: Knicks' offensive flexibility puts them in favorable spot against either Cavaliers or Pistons</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/steve-popper/knicks-dkeokcfc"/><id>urn:uuid:d2da333d-0c5f-4942-a11d-b57d376f032d</id><updated>2026-05-17T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Eastern Conference finals will begin Tuesday night once the Cavs-Pistons series is decided Sunday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island's Diamond Stars: Top performances this week in high school baseball and softball</title><author><name>Gregg Sarra, Matt Lindsay and Christopher Matias</name><email>christopher.matias@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/high-school-baseball-and-softball-b4lbua55"/><id>urn:uuid:dc41fe9e-1dad-447f-bc89-c52c8b56315d</id><updated>2026-05-17T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Here's a look at some outstanding showings across Long Island.</summary></entry><entry><title>Crown of Spices opens in Levittown</title><author><name>Andi Berlin</name><email>andi.berlin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/crown-of-spices-opens-levittown-rz2xnzap"/><id>urn:uuid:6e5e7e8f-71fc-4a6d-8377-4da57156c716</id><updated>2026-05-17T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The kitchen also prepares an array of Southern Indian breads.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Shrek' turns 25, and Long Island is part of the celebration</title><author><name>Daniel Bubbeo</name><email>daniel.bubbeo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/movies/shrek-25th-anniversary-xllsmy4a"/><id>urn:uuid:e62bf54e-5d78-4be3-bc2a-8b4ffb317261</id><updated>2026-05-17T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>From Roosevelt's Eddie Murphy to movie screenings, LI celebrates "Shrek."</summary></entry><entry><title>Xabi Alonso hired by Chelsea on 4-year deal in return to coaching after Real Madrid disappointment</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/chelsea-xabi-alonso-resenior-boehly-clearlake-madrid-e89734"/><id>urn:uuid:2db8a392-0bda-4085-a1c8-92ebe220dda1</id><updated>2026-05-17T04:15:28.974-04:00</updated><summary>Chelsea has hired Xabi Alonso as its latest manager on a four-year deal, with the former Real Madrid coach set to take over on July 1.</summary></entry><entry><title>It's official: Wes Streeting of the Labour Party wants to be Britain's next prime minister</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/britain-politics-streeting-starmer-prime-minister-j06603"/><id>urn:uuid:da994276-c0f9-464e-9e34-38d36a9f6a97</id><updated>2026-05-17T04:02:13.877-04:00</updated><summary>Wes Streeting's ambition to head the British government was one of the worst-kept secrets in U.K. politics.</summary></entry><entry><title>Young Kyiv couple killed in a fierce Russian airstrike hoped to start a family, mourners say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/kyiv-russia-attack-couple-killed-h07687"/><id>urn:uuid:4012334b-10e5-415f-ae59-e0f5d8e8ed4e</id><updated>2026-05-17T03:59:38.100-04:00</updated><summary>Maryna Homeniuk fled Ukraine after Russia's full-scale invasion four years ago.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ukraine conducts large-scale drone strikes on Russia, killing 4 and wounding a dozen others</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-drones-moscow-strike-attack-killed-l96423"/><id>urn:uuid:f28e684e-2d81-47a6-8241-c7c550005cfc</id><updated>2026-05-17T03:57:25.331-04:00</updated><summary>Russian officials say overnight Ukrainian drone strikes killed at least four people including three near Moscow.</summary></entry><entry><title>North Korean women's soccer team arrives in South Korea for regional tournament</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/north-korea-south-women-soccer-tensions-f98274"/><id>urn:uuid:b463a038-d390-4904-9224-6737331f0eb8</id><updated>2026-05-17T03:02:26.446-04:00</updated><summary>A North Korean women's soccer team has arrived in South Korea to compete in a regional tournament.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shohei Ohtani getting on track with season-high 5 RBIs in Dodgers' rout of Angels</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/shohei-ohtani-dodgers-u31480"/><id>urn:uuid:71e14834-0c26-4e15-9323-ddc6a662f062</id><updated>2026-05-17T01:57:15.164-04:00</updated><summary>Shohei Ohtani had a season-high five RBIs during the Los Angeles Dodgers' 15-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels.</summary></entry><entry><title>Researchers stunned by a forgotten medieval book in Rome hiding the oldest English poem</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/old-english-manuscript-poetry-bede-caedmon-hymn-latin-italy-p93320"/><id>urn:uuid:3bf5420d-7509-43ec-b70a-1343225eefff</id><updated>2026-05-17T01:33:28.001-04:00</updated><summary>Researchers in Dublin have uncovered the oldest surviving English poem in a Roman library.</summary></entry><entry><title>Demand for cruises appears undimmed despite hantavirus and other onboard outbreaks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/hantavirus-cruise-ship-passengers-norovirus-b96364"/><id>urn:uuid:bb59efb1-ef11-47e3-9adb-ffe3f506e8f4</id><updated>2026-05-17T01:05:15.938-04:00</updated><summary>Recent outbreaks of hantavirus and norovirus on cruise ships are making headlines, but they're unlikely to dim vacationers' growing love of cruises.</summary></entry><entry><title>Samuel Sarver scores in stoppage time, Dallas hands Earthquakes 2nd straight loss, 3-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/dallas-earthquakes-score-p75380"/><id>urn:uuid:cc9e07a8-3603-456e-9b14-392d005a07e0</id><updated>2026-05-17T00:51:32.159-04:00</updated><summary>Samuel Sarver scored his third goal in the last four games in stoppage time, Patrickson Delgado and Petar Musa each added a goal, and FC Dallas beat San Jose 3-2 to hand the Earthquakes their second consecutive loss.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shohei Ohtani has 5 RBIs and Dodgers take advantage of Angels' mistakes in 15-2 rout</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-angels-score-ohtani-a06392"/><id>urn:uuid:8cb6c458-d95b-46ea-853f-c5724a99a9ae</id><updated>2026-05-17T00:46:44.007-04:00</updated><summary>Shohei Ohtani had five RBIs, Mookie Betts homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers pummeled the Los Angeles Angels 15-2 for their fourth straight win.</summary></entry><entry><title>WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congo-ebola-uganda-who-africa-emergency-m64361"/><id>urn:uuid:f121de1e-f133-4ff0-8752-fac6e19b8b1a</id><updated>2026-05-17T00:42:00.166-04:00</updated><summary>The World Health Organization has declared an Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cincinnati's Tom Barlow, San Diego's Marcus Ingvartsen both score twice in wild 3-3 draw</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/fc-cincinnati-san-diego-fc-score-mls-b04030"/><id>urn:uuid:b8196de6-149b-4601-b91d-1dacfb819043</id><updated>2026-05-17T00:33:40.334-04:00</updated><summary>FC Cincinnati's Tom Barlow scored his second goal of the match in the eighth minute of second-half stoppage time, two minutes after Marcus Ingvartsen's second goal gave San Diego FC the lead and the two clubs settled for a wild 3-3 draw.</summary></entry><entry><title>Casey Schmitt has 2nd career multihomer game to lead Giants over A's, 6-4</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/giants-athletics-score-e93549"/><id>urn:uuid:25fec66a-d7e5-4c1c-b07b-74d692202373</id><updated>2026-05-17T00:30:49.180-04:00</updated><summary>Casey Schmitt hit two home runs and drove in three, Trevor McDonald struck out five in 6 2/3 innings, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Athletics 6-4.</summary></entry><entry><title>As electric bills rise, some states are focusing on the growing profits of utilities</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/electric-bills-utilities-artificial-intelligence-data-centers-p05889"/><id>urn:uuid:cb8c20de-a175-4223-b71c-911bd2c45be4</id><updated>2026-05-17T00:16:58.454-04:00</updated><summary>The artificial intelligence boom is leading to fights in some states over growing utility profits.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hawaii's worst flooding in 20 years leaves farmers struggling and fewer veggies at the market</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hawaii-farms-floods-oahu-u77026"/><id>urn:uuid:aa38ab1a-617f-4f62-8364-8c082bd37614</id><updated>2026-05-17T00:04:22.226-04:00</updated><summary>Hawaii's recent catastrophic flooding has devastated local farms, leaving many farmers struggling.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pec, Marcinkowski lead Galaxy past Seattle 2-0, ending Sounders' 22-match unbeaten streak at home</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/los-angeles-galaxy-seattle-sounders-score-mls-g50216"/><id>urn:uuid:d9be1596-8faf-4d48-b8c1-38bc2e906982</id><updated>2026-05-17T00:00:40.749-04:00</updated><summary>Gabriel Pec had a goal and an assist to back goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski and the Los Angeles Galaxy beat Seattle 2-0, ending the Sounders' 22-match unbeaten streak at home as well as a nine-match unbeaten run this season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stroller and wheelchair-friendly walking trails on Long Island</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/family/2026-wheelchair-stroller-friendly-paths-long-island-mhx0325v"/><id>urn:uuid:52db75f4-4ee7-41e8-8f54-66a6d8f1016c</id><updated>2026-05-17T00:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Find accessible walking paths in Nassau and Suffolk counties.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mike Perry bloodies and beats Nate Diaz in 2 rounds on Rousey-Carano undercard</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/mixed-martial-arts/nate-diaz-junior-dos-santos-u24861"/><id>urn:uuid:7d08755e-5423-4f31-a1f9-2d4d43583604</id><updated>2026-05-16T23:48:38.605-04:00</updated><summary>Mike Perry beat Nate Diaz in a two-round welterweight brawl on the undercard of Ronda Rousey's comeback fight against Gina Carano.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gozo scores 3rd goal in 2 games in late bid for US roster spot. RSL beats Rapids 2-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/rapids-real-salt-lake-score-g28816"/><id>urn:uuid:12b000b1-8693-4000-8312-baae3cb8dfb2</id><updated>2026-05-16T23:43:14.788-04:00</updated><summary>Zavier Gozo scored his third goal in two games as the 19-year-old bids to become a late addition to the U.S. World Cup roster, and Real Salt Lake beat the Colorado Rapids 2-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dynamo defender Diadie Samassekou taken off field in ambulance with apparent head injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/diadie-samassekou-houston-dynamo-h01220"/><id>urn:uuid:4c1f01a0-e5dd-436f-9ef5-3e33e35e12ea</id><updated>2026-05-16T23:33:27.379-04:00</updated><summary>Houston Dynamo defender Diadie Samassekou was taken off the field by ambulance after suffering an apparent head injury against Vancouver on Saturday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sonis scores 2 goals as Denver beats Orlando for NWSL expansion team's first home win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/nwsl-soccer-y55858"/><id>urn:uuid:b0c2289b-fa0f-421a-a778-044e29642f33</id><updated>2026-05-16T23:31:18.931-04:00</updated><summary>Janine Sonis scored two goals for the second straight game, and the expansion Denver Summit beat the Orlando Pride 3-1 for the first home victory in franchise history.</summary></entry><entry><title>Guilherme's stoppage-time goal helps Dynamo snap Whitecaps' 7-game unbeaten streak</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/whitecaps-dynamo-score-d43698"/><id>urn:uuid:1d051b91-2720-4944-b19d-41bd0acd2760</id><updated>2026-05-16T23:09:02.024-04:00</updated><summary>Guilherme Santos — known simply as "Guilherme" — scored a goal in the sixth minute of stoppage time, Jonathan Bond had three saves, and the Houston Dynamo beat Vancouver 1-0 to snap the Whitecaps' seven-game unbeaten streak.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sabres rally to beat the Canadiens 8-3 to force Game 7</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/sabres-canadiens-score-nhl-stanley-cup-playoffs-h28801"/><id>urn:uuid:6addc17d-2691-4c6f-b0df-376fb00519e3</id><updated>2026-05-16T23:01:25.169-04:00</updated><summary>Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 18 saves after starter Alex Lyon stopped only one of the four shots he faced, and the Buffalo Sabres roared back to beat the Montreal Canadiens 8-3 on Saturday night and force a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Canada coach Priestman leads Phoenix to final in return from drone spying ban</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/womens-aleague-phoenix-priestman-f69680"/><id>urn:uuid:921d1a32-c399-48de-9ebc-150bd03f7e83</id><updated>2026-05-16T22:56:25.681-04:00</updated><summary>Former Canada women's soccer coach Bev Priestman has tasted immediate success on her return from a one-year ban over a drone-spying scandal at the 2024 Olympics, guiding the Wellington Phoenix women to the final of the Australian A-League.</summary></entry><entry><title>Late goals by Manu García and Stephen Afrifa rally Sporting KC to 2-1 victory over Austin</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/sporting-kansas-city-austin-fc-score-mls-v73930"/><id>urn:uuid:b206a463-4a59-4244-b68c-f6f07aca7c80</id><updated>2026-05-16T22:51:01.572-04:00</updated><summary>Manu García and Stephen Afrifa both scored late in the second half to rally Sporting Kansas City to a 2-1 victory over Austin FC.</summary></entry><entry><title>Astros' Jose Altuve set for MRI after awkward swing leaves him with left side soreness</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/astros-altuve-h87447"/><id>urn:uuid:3f9754ea-ef29-4af3-97ff-5a4daacde7eb</id><updated>2026-05-16T22:50:24.684-04:00</updated><summary>Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will have an MRI on Sunday after leaving Houston's 4-1 win over the Texas Rangers in the ninth inning with soreness on his left side.</summary></entry><entry><title>Steven Soderbergh used AI in a documentary about John Lennon. And he wants to talk about it</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/john-lennon-steven-soderbergh-ai-cannes-documentary-t40518"/><id>urn:uuid:72314568-b77f-423c-8f43-9efbb821a322</id><updated>2026-05-16T22:43:03.918-04:00</updated><summary>The day John Lennon was shot in 1980, he and Yoko Ono gave an interview to a San Francisco radio crew from their home in New York's Dakota Apartments.</summary></entry><entry><title>Castellanos, Durán and Sheets homer as Padres beat Mariners 7-4</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/padres-mariners-score-o06003"/><id>urn:uuid:29fc702e-5db2-4edf-b3ec-6ffcdc01978e</id><updated>2026-05-16T22:42:09.084-04:00</updated><summary>Nick Castellanos hit a three-run homer, Rodolfo Durán went deep for his first career hit, and Gavin Sheets also connected in the San Diego Padres' 7-4 win over the Seattle Mariners.</summary></entry><entry><title>Senate parliamentarian deals blow to $1 billion security proposal for White House</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/white-house-ballroom-funding-senate-parliamentarian-republicans-j13652"/><id>urn:uuid:3d801051-38ce-4c8d-afdc-738b15f63bd1</id><updated>2026-05-16T22:39:27.880-04:00</updated><summary>A proposal to fund $1 billion in security additions for the White House campus and the president's new ballroom fails to meet procedural rules.</summary></entry><entry><title>Subway Series: Mets' Luke Weaver pulls Houdini act, Mark Vientos has three RBIs to beat Yankees</title><author><name>Laura Albanese</name><email>laura.albanese@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-yankees-subway-series-q8vlgsg3"/><id>urn:uuid:7dfba18c-52b8-41f8-8568-789fdbb70f22</id><updated>2026-05-16T22:35:39.509-04:00</updated><summary>Luke Weaver, who came in with the bases loaded and none out in the seventh, stranded the three runners.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pep Biel, Kerwin Vargas spark Charlotte to 3-1 victory over Toronto</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/toronto-fc-charlotte-fc-score-mls-s98245"/><id>urn:uuid:be186873-e88c-4a2e-a066-621878ba7ba2</id><updated>2026-05-16T22:20:28.094-04:00</updated><summary>Pep Biel had a goal and an assist, Kerwin Vargas added two assists and Charlotte FC beat Toronto FC 3-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wheatley boys tennis' Saje Menon win Nassau singles title</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/high-school-roundup-uk3kqkvl"/><id>urn:uuid:8565eeb3-6a2a-442c-b97d-6b9028c94fd9</id><updated>2026-05-16T22:17:48.204-04:00</updated><summary>Garden City's Ben Wiese and CJ Bravo defeated Nikhil Shah and Aayan Mehta of Syosset to claim their second straight doubles title.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chourio hits go-ahead homer, makes run-saving catch to lead Brewers past Twins 2-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/twins-brewers-score-r56031"/><id>urn:uuid:c08b670f-342f-4e9e-9c6a-8ff570ab5c20</id><updated>2026-05-16T22:06:44.176-04:00</updated><summary>Jackson Chourio hit a go-ahead solo homer in the sixth inning and made a run-saving catch in the seventh, Logan Henderson struck out seven in five innings and the Milwaukee Brewers edged the Minnesota Twins 2-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Peglow scores in the 90th minute for DC United in 1-1 tie with St. Louis</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/st-louis-dc-united-score-c17119"/><id>urn:uuid:b4238f88-3ec1-4a73-b57b-3d0206982a56</id><updated>2026-05-16T22:02:07.194-04:00</updated><summary>João Peglow scored a goal in the 90th minute for D.C. United in a 1-1 tie with St. Louis City.</summary></entry><entry><title>Luca Langoni scores early in second half to help Revolution beat Minnesota United 2-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/minnesota-united-new-england-revolution-score-mls-h63798"/><id>urn:uuid:d3c93b02-0047-443f-a687-35252521409f</id><updated>2026-05-16T22:00:47.178-04:00</updated><summary>Luca Langoni scored the go-ahead goal early in the second half and the New England Revolution held on for a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United to close out a four-match homestand.</summary></entry><entry><title>Munetaka Murakami homers twice as the White Sox beat the Cubs 8-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-white-sox-score-n93807"/><id>urn:uuid:4cd7e38e-4005-4b4f-a659-f0b1f66a44ca</id><updated>2026-05-16T22:00:32.693-04:00</updated><summary>Munetaka Murakami homered twice and drove in three runs, helping the Chicago White Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 8-3.</summary></entry><entry><title>Three Derby horses came back for the Preakness on short rest. None finished higher than 4th</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/horse-racing/preakness-kentucky-derby-horses-m30519"/><id>urn:uuid:89586e51-d44f-4793-ae68-17769da87f2c</id><updated>2026-05-16T21:57:19.371-04:00</updated><summary>Ocelli, Incredibolt and Robusta were the only three horses to race in both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness this year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jay Fortune's late goal helps Atlanta United earn 1-1 draw with Orlando City</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/atlanta-united-orlando-city-score-mls-p60735"/><id>urn:uuid:c7df0585-491d-4c2a-9874-a0c665937298</id><updated>2026-05-16T21:51:04.200-04:00</updated><summary>Jay Fortune scored late in the second half to rally Atlanta United to a 1-1 draw with Orlando City.</summary></entry><entry><title>Perea scores a goal in the 70th for NYCFC in 1-1 tie with Red Bulls</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/nycfc-red-bulls-score-a56904"/><id>urn:uuid:0d03ee11-0e3f-417d-9e48-4c5e2fabe5fe</id><updated>2026-05-16T21:51:01.034-04:00</updated><summary>Andres Perea scored his first goal of the season in the 52nd minute for New York City FC in a 1-1 tie the New York Red Bulls.</summary></entry><entry><title>Christian Evans, of Mastic, charged with assault, weapon possession charges following Farmingville stabbing</title><author><name>Alek Lewis</name><email>alek.lewis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/mastic-farmingville-suffolk-county-crime-stabbing-f32skjl9"/><id>urn:uuid:489ce01f-2483-45c9-8303-56ff2197be57</id><updated>2026-05-16T21:50:03.919-04:00</updated><summary>Christian Evans, 24, became involved in a dispute with another man inside Mooney Pond Deli in Farmingville, Suffolk County police said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Martínez hits go-ahead, two-run homer, and Guardians beat Reds 7-4</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/reds-guardians-score-h40379"/><id>urn:uuid:0d283672-1672-40f6-bc92-a3aabf39b6b5</id><updated>2026-05-16T21:42:46.545-04:00</updated><summary>Angel Martínez hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the seventh inning, José Ramírez moved into sixth place in franchise history for hits and Cleveland Guardians beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-4.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iloski scores in the 70th minutes for Union in 1-1 tie with Crew</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/crew-union-score-d21669"/><id>urn:uuid:c7242620-cacb-43e6-aee9-7c936cd7cdf6</id><updated>2026-05-16T21:42:31.054-04:00</updated><summary>Milan Iloski scored in the 70th minute for the Philadelphia Union in a 1-1 tie with the Columbus Crew.</summary></entry><entry><title>Willson Contreras hits a 2-run homer in the 8th to lift the Red Sox past the Braves, 3-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-braves-score-e23311"/><id>urn:uuid:f139db93-e84b-49f7-8083-30ac1490ed53</id><updated>2026-05-16T21:33:20.258-04:00</updated><summary>Willson Contreras hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Saturday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Orioles sign veteran Tommy Pham to minor league deal to boost struggling outfield</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/orioles-pham-o41175"/><id>urn:uuid:9012b4b0-56b1-4c5b-aa1e-499caa28773f</id><updated>2026-05-16T21:30:39.086-04:00</updated><summary>The Baltimore Orioles signed veteran Tommy Pham in an effort to boost their struggling outfield.</summary></entry><entry><title>Davis Martin turns in another sharp performance for the Chicago White Sox</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/white-sox-davis-martin-g25874"/><id>urn:uuid:8d1a61e8-9afe-4e52-844b-d1a13cac6785</id><updated>2026-05-16T21:15:28.275-04:00</updated><summary>Davis Martin added another impressive performance to his breakout season for the Chicago White Sox.</summary></entry><entry><title>Coveted Swatch timepiece brought throngs, and police, to Roosevelt Field mall Saturday</title><author><name>Alek Lewis</name><email>alek.lewis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/uniondale-nassau-police-swatch-roosevelt-field-mall-v9vml0hg"/><id>urn:uuid:9e0d0457-ec50-4092-b0e7-40e3eb147e24</id><updated>2026-05-16T21:07:55.309-04:00</updated><summary>The Swatch store at the Roosevelt Field mall temporarily closed on Saturday after crowds converged on the outlet to purchase the timepiece.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michael McHenry, of Bellport, charged in death of Juliann Bachmann, found at Yaphank gas station</title><author><name>Matthew Chayes</name><email>matthew.chayes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/yaphank-bellport-suffolk-police-homicide-crime-nng0xyzk"/><id>urn:uuid:d8b6c612-d36d-4d2d-895f-31221f81973f</id><updated>2026-05-16T20:52:22.205-04:00</updated><summary>The victim, Juliann Bachmann, of Bellport, was found unresponsive in a vehicle.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blake Snell set for surgery to remove loose bodies from elbow. Dodgers expect him back this season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-blake-snell-injury-surgery-h92039"/><id>urn:uuid:afd346d5-3874-4603-b846-61387e4778bb</id><updated>2026-05-16T20:40:36.493-04:00</updated><summary>Blake Snell will undergo surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow, and the Los Angeles Dodgers expect the two-time Cy Young Award winner to return this season.</summary></entry><entry><title>St. Anthony's girls lacrosse wins seventh straight CHSAA title</title><author><name>Christopher Matias</name><email>christopher.matias@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/girls-lacrosse/st-anthonys-kellenberg-lacrosse-mzddwsee"/><id>urn:uuid:641d7909-7df0-4cfc-9bc3-3c4e1ebb3866</id><updated>2026-05-16T20:40:29.898-04:00</updated><summary>The Friars finished a 17-1 season with another league championship</summary></entry><entry><title>LIRR strike: What happened between MTA, union negotiators, before deal fell apart</title><author><name>Matthew Chayes and&amp;nbsp;Joseph Ostapiuk</name><email>joseph.ostapiuk@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/lirr-union-mta-strike-deal-e8apzzq8"/><id>urn:uuid:e4a5e15d-7166-4307-aafa-6b575e75750d</id><updated>2026-05-16T20:40:02.809-04:00</updated><summary>To the unions, it was an 11th-hour offer involving "an enormous contribution" for new hires.</summary></entry><entry><title>Subway Series: LIRR strike forces Mets, Yankees fans to find different ways to Citi Field</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/subway-series-yankees-mets-g1xzfw5n"/><id>urn:uuid:dce87dde-e737-4254-b38d-25909b2c464e</id><updated>2026-05-16T20:37:58.368-04:00</updated><summary>"It stinks," Yankees fan Zack Becker said. "But today, we made a good day out of it."</summary></entry><entry><title>North Babylon football's Jovan Greenhill leads Team Long Island in Rising Stars Bowl against NYC</title><author><name>Jared Valluzzi</name><email>jared.valluzzi@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/football/high-school-football-hypikqsy"/><id>urn:uuid:088fee47-aac2-4659-b48c-8252da22c852</id><updated>2026-05-16T20:35:56.413-04:00</updated><summary>The junior had 154 receiving yards and one touchdown in a win over New York City at LIU.</summary></entry><entry><title>Marlins score 8 runs in 10th inning to top Rays 10-5</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/miami-marlins-tampa-bay-rays-score-v69111"/><id>urn:uuid:d469406c-f6d1-4b30-b19d-4a221fc747dd</id><updated>2026-05-16T20:32:08.280-04:00</updated><summary>Liam Hicks had a two-run RBI single in an eight-run 10th inning and the Miami Marlins ended the Tampa Bay Rays' 11-game home winning streak with a 10-5 victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Umpire leaves Cubs-White Sox game after being struck by foul ball</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/white-sox-cubs-umpire-n51881"/><id>urn:uuid:ae588e5a-da41-415b-9060-8b79859833de</id><updated>2026-05-16T20:31:36.852-04:00</updated><summary>Umpire Brian O'Nora has left the Cubs-White Sox game in the fourth inning after he was struck by a foul ball.</summary></entry><entry><title>Woad takes Kroger Queen City lead, leaving Korda 9 shots back in bid for 3rd straight win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/lpga-tour-golf-kroger-queen-city-j56227"/><id>urn:uuid:225025a0-c3fe-4a09-a188-cad2421c3d87</id><updated>2026-05-16T20:25:09.740-04:00</updated><summary>Lottie Woad left Nelly Korda and everyone else behind on a rainy and breezy Saturday in the Kroger Queen City Championship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Who is PGA Championship leader Alex Smalley? A player with the confidence he can win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/pga-championship-aronimink-smalley-q28693"/><id>urn:uuid:9c666d86-1402-4f36-a716-baced0902da9</id><updated>2026-05-16T20:13:53.439-04:00</updated><summary>Alex Smalley leads the PGA Championship, potentially setting up his first career PGA Tour victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Aaron Rodgers agrees to a 1-year deal to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers, AP sources say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/aaron-rodgers-pittsburgh-steelers-return-p45884"/><id>urn:uuid:dea7a34c-ca8b-4c76-9002-ae57b0faf460</id><updated>2026-05-16T20:11:58.861-04:00</updated><summary>Aaron Rodgers is running it back with the Pittsburgh Steelers.</summary></entry><entry><title>David Lennon: Yankees still have Juan Soto; he just calls himself Ben Rice</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/yankees-b5b5hyjp"/><id>urn:uuid:a9cc86c1-e448-425a-864b-c7d958a06883</id><updated>2026-05-16T20:11:15.885-04:00</updated><summary>Ben Rice is basically doing Juan Soto-type stuff better than Soto himself this season, at a tiny fraction of the cost ($845,000).</summary></entry><entry><title>Kellenberg boys track's Christian Mahfood wins hurdle and high jump at NSCHSAA championships</title><author><name>Mike Anderson</name><email>michael.anderson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/track/high-school-track-kellenberg-christian-mahfood-xg5en12s"/><id>urn:uuid:4453460f-9f47-4df4-8a17-3eb837633fac</id><updated>2026-05-16T20:00:33.342-04:00</updated><summary>The junior won championships in the 110-meter hurdles and high jump.</summary></entry><entry><title>PGA Championship starting times at Aronimink</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/pga-championship-tee-times-h99046"/><id>urn:uuid:ea301291-a0d8-447d-9f4e-6d0a7fdc7a52</id><updated>2026-05-16T19:57:55.518-04:00</updated><summary>Tee times for the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.</summary></entry><entry><title>How Long Islanders performed in the men's lacrosse quarterfinals at Hofstra</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/lacrosse/mens-college-lacrosse-ssex90vp"/><id>urn:uuid:39e26c5c-12d8-4fbf-be22-1e80af679a24</id><updated>2026-05-16T19:55:22.307-04:00</updated><summary>A recap of how local players performed during the men's lacrosse semis at Hofstra.</summary></entry><entry><title>Napoleon Solo wins Preakness at Laurel</title><author><name>The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/horse-racing/preakness-kbwkslci"/><id>urn:uuid:3eea072d-3568-4ea6-b2db-18cab6743dc4</id><updated>2026-05-16T19:37:55.782-04:00</updated><summary>By NOAH TRISTER Associated Press LAUREL, Md. (AP) — Napoleon Solo held off Iron Honor</summary></entry><entry><title>Adelphi women's lacrosse has 14-game winning streak snapped in NCAA Tournament quarterfinals</title><author><name>Denis P. Gorman</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/stony-brook/adelphi-lacrosse-rey7td2u"/><id>urn:uuid:5cc26bad-7dd0-48ec-be6e-fd811e55590e</id><updated>2026-05-16T19:35:38.103-04:00</updated><summary>The program failed to advance to the Final Four and was denied a chance at its 10th national championship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cavalli takes shutout into 7th, Ruiz drives in 5 as Nationals reach .500 with 13-3 win over Orioles</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/orioles-nationals-score-a23026"/><id>urn:uuid:841d31ca-0cb9-4e5c-8bf1-08ec30920611</id><updated>2026-05-16T19:33:36.939-04:00</updated><summary>Cade Cavalli took a shutout into the seventh inning, Keibert Ruiz homered and had five RBIs and the Washington Nationals reached the.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tom Rock: Mount Sinai's Joey Spallina has cemented his legacy as king of Long Island lacrosse</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/tom-rock/tom-rock-lacrosse-vid518m2"/><id>urn:uuid:fba27649-9355-4857-a24c-86cf2858f665</id><updated>2026-05-16T19:33:11.955-04:00</updated><summary>Spallina had three goals and three assists in Syracuse's win over North Carolina in Division I quarterfinals on Saturday at Hofstra.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mets' Clay Holmes' injury complicates rotation, frustrates manager trying to keep team afloat</title><author><name>Laura Albanese</name><email>laura.albanese@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-subway-series-q9dkythk"/><id>urn:uuid:e5a6b657-5e45-4680-9da5-fe3eb17255de</id><updated>2026-05-16T19:22:50.507-04:00</updated><summary>The starter, who had been the de facto ace, broke his right fibula Friday night and likely will miss a few months.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scheffler's putter goes cold, forcing big comeback for shot at 2nd straight PGA Championship</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/scheffler-pga-championship-aronimink-c59393"/><id>urn:uuid:41221222-fa87-46d8-855f-6c38802b7499</id><updated>2026-05-16T19:13:15.215-04:00</updated><summary>Scottie Scheffler struggles with his putting at the PGA Championship, impacting his chances to lead the tournament.</summary></entry><entry><title>Colleges warn students and faculty to prepare for final exams and graduation without LIRR trains</title><author><name>Arielle Dollinger</name><email>arielle.dollinger@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/lirr-college-graduation-if625hbr"/><id>urn:uuid:a8f7c5ab-8207-45cc-867a-502c2bc28509</id><updated>2026-05-16T19:02:49.983-04:00</updated><summary>With commencement ceremonies scheduled for as soon as Sunday, those who rely on train transport may have to make alternate travel plans.</summary></entry><entry><title>LIRR strike, Day One: Idled trains, snarled traffic, stranded commuters</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/long-island-rail-road-strike-hochul-union-tycug9sx"/><id>urn:uuid:a2d8c94e-e822-41d6-9b7f-ab2da9af56ec</id><updated>2026-05-16T18:59:47.256-04:00</updated><summary>Saturday without the LIRR was merely a taste of the misery that could ensue if the strike stretches into Monday morning.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cristopher Sánchez strikes out a career-high 13 as the Phillies beat the Pirates 6-0 to reach .500</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/phillies-pirates-score-k57698"/><id>urn:uuid:69035ffd-2bd2-44a0-9fd2-5dabfd9575c3</id><updated>2026-05-16T18:58:45.030-04:00</updated><summary>Cristopher Sánchez struck out a career-high 13 while picking up the second shutout of his career as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0 to reach.</summary></entry><entry><title>McCarthy singles twice and has an RBI against former team, helping Rockies beat Diamondbacks 4-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rockies-diamondbacks-score-i13227"/><id>urn:uuid:91bdb22f-580c-460d-9dcf-01269f3e30fe</id><updated>2026-05-16T18:48:11.548-04:00</updated><summary>Jake McCarthy singled twice and drove in a run against his former team, helping the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Venezuela says it deported a close ally of Maduro to face criminal proceedings in US</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/venezuela-us-maduro-ally-i15454"/><id>urn:uuid:c92f7050-09fb-46d3-8c5a-f015c7cec8ca</id><updated>2026-05-16T18:47:16.233-04:00</updated><summary>Venezuela's government says it has deported a close ally of Nicolás Maduro to face judicial proceedings in the U.S. less than three years after the business owner was pardoned by President Joe Biden as part of a prisoner swap.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hugo Cuypers scores MLS-leading 13th goal, Fire beats Montreal 2-0</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/fire-montreal-score-m69656"/><id>urn:uuid:18bc2a71-d39f-43e1-a0a9-b5ca06d240bf</id><updated>2026-05-16T18:44:44.333-04:00</updated><summary>Hugo Cuypers scored his MLS-leading 13th goal this season, Philip Zinckernagel added a goal and an assist, and the Chicago Fire beat CF Montreal 2-0.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Gridlocks like we've never seen before.' If you thought traffic was bad Saturday ...</title><author><name>Joseph Ostapiuk</name><email>joseph.ostapiuk@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/-gridlocks-like-we-ve-never-seen-before-if-you-thought-traffic-was-bad-saturday--p97660"/><id>urn:uuid:7504914c-3991-4988-9890-d4afe3c59775</id><updated>2026-05-16T18:33:43.932-04:00</updated><summary>Long Island traffic crawled on first day of LIRR strike. Just wait 'til Monday, experts</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island traffic crawled on first day of LIRR strike. Just wait till Monday, experts say.</title><author><name>Joseph Ostapiuk</name><email>joseph.ostapiuk@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/traffic-slow-saturday-gridlocks-monday-p6fja0z1"/><id>urn:uuid:22bb298a-18d1-4ed8-989c-ee53ddf80483</id><updated>2026-05-16T18:25:36.544-04:00</updated><summary>Experts said it can't all be pinned on halted service, predicted it would be a precursor to a tortuous drive Monday.</summary></entry><entry><title>LIRR strike: Uber, Lyft and sticker shock</title><author><name>Peter Gill</name><email>peter.gill@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/lirr-strike-uber-lyft-sticker-shock-i2ppgcom"/><id>urn:uuid:69e4c870-79e0-4cfd-ad75-b5e28b012250</id><updated>2026-05-16T18:21:32.925-04:00</updated><summary>"That's just way too much," said one Long Islander who had flown into JFK from a London vacation.</summary></entry><entry><title>White Sox outfielders Austin Hays and Everson Pereira move closer to rehab assignment</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/white-sox-eisert-b40505"/><id>urn:uuid:66591b90-f031-41ff-9477-d3a667052975</id><updated>2026-05-16T18:20:36.207-04:00</updated><summary>White Sox outfielders Austin Hays and Everson Pereira ran the bases before the team's 8-3 victory against the Cubs, moving one step closer to a minor league rehab assignment.</summary></entry><entry><title>Flaherty scores OT winner to give Montreal a 2-1 win over Ottawa in Game 2 of Walter Cup Finals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/montreal-victoire-ottawa-chargescore-u16170"/><id>urn:uuid:949f4fdc-3fd3-4dc9-b44c-133c807e0432</id><updated>2026-05-16T18:09:00.762-04:00</updated><summary>Maggie Flaherty scored 14:12 into overtime to give the Montreal Victoire a 2-1 win over the Ottawa Charge in Game 2 of the Professional Women's Hockey League's Walter Cup final.</summary></entry><entry><title>The 10 best performances at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/eurovision-song-contest-2026-best-performances-r74602"/><id>urn:uuid:545e28fe-47d1-4384-ba16-a81fce6248e9</id><updated>2026-05-16T18:04:12.884-04:00</updated><summary>The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest final in Vienna has showcased acts from 25 countries.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alex Smalley grabs a 2-shot lead in a PGA Championship that's up for grabs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/pga-championship-aronimink-mcilroy-scheffler-c49969"/><id>urn:uuid:3722ea84-e12e-41e2-b428-18899d015f05</id><updated>2026-05-16T18:03:48.718-04:00</updated><summary>Alex Smalley has a two-shot lead in the PGA Championship.</summary></entry><entry><title>MTA unclear on when the next round of talks will take place</title><author><name>Joseph Ostapiuk and Matthew Chayes</name><email>joseph.ostapiuk@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/mta-unclear-on-when-the-next-round-of-talks-will-take-place-o92307"/><id>urn:uuid:f8cf719c-aafc-4605-9065-f05951f47a84</id><updated>2026-05-16T17:59:04.349-04:00</updated><summary>As of early Saturday evening, the MTA press office said there was no update about</summary></entry><entry><title>Avalanche taking advantage of break to heal as they get set to play Knights in conference finals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/colorado-avalanche-nhl-stanley-cup-playoffs-x00966"/><id>urn:uuid:609383e4-d9e8-46aa-9795-8a33fee42059</id><updated>2026-05-16T17:55:48.579-04:00</updated><summary>Most of the Colorado Avalanche's players returned to the ice for practice Saturday after a two-day break.</summary></entry><entry><title>St. Anthony's girls track and field's Gianna Bowman wins three events at NSCHSAA championships</title><author><name>Mike Anderson</name><email>michael.anderson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/track/girls-track-and-field-gianna-bowman-nschsaa-championships-st-anthonys-jeaqla61"/><id>urn:uuid:ed5ef784-f691-4351-94f2-a532e35e6c71</id><updated>2026-05-16T17:49:52.291-04:00</updated><summary>The junior won the 100 and 200 and anchored the victorious 4 X 100 relay team at the NSCHSAA outdoor track and field championships.</summary></entry><entry><title>David Lennon: Celebrating Bobby Valentine's legacy of leadership and journey to Mets' Hall of Fame</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/bobby-valentine-mets-mzgqr8ls"/><id>urn:uuid:35bce24c-1c8d-4ae5-8835-310a1914f450</id><updated>2026-05-16T17:43:43.204-04:00</updated><summary>Bobby Valentine, who led the team to the World Series in 2000, will be inducted into the Mets' Hall of Fame on May 30.</summary></entry><entry><title>Red Sox place Trevor Story on the 10-day IL with a sports hernia, promote Nick Sogard</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-trevor-story-injury-hernia-w08154"/><id>urn:uuid:ece4ca42-78cc-4e4e-b82f-6c15e032aef8</id><updated>2026-05-16T17:42:57.117-04:00</updated><summary>The Red Sox have placed struggling shortstop Trevor Story on the 10-day injured list with a sports hernia.</summary></entry><entry><title>Barbara Barker: Knicks' OG Anunoby has healthy outlook for East finals, talks about hamstring injury</title><author><name>Barbara Barker</name><email>barbara.barker@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/barbara-barker/knicks-og-anunoby-apyjp8ln"/><id>urn:uuid:f044d4af-1b00-4b1d-8edc-3269dc1b9221</id><updated>2026-05-16T17:30:22.110-04:00</updated><summary>He said he "felt good" and made it clear that this hamstring injury was not as bad as some he has suffered in the past.</summary></entry><entry><title>Burleson, Winn spark Cardinals to 4-2 victory over Royals in Game 2 of I-70 series</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cardinals-royals-score-m13190"/><id>urn:uuid:659def4b-4485-43ce-9518-e87e3ebb8f06</id><updated>2026-05-16T17:20:28.045-04:00</updated><summary>Alec Burleson drove in two runs and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Saturday in the second game of the annual I-70 series, much to the delight of some boisterous and shirtless fans in the right-field seats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves are still trying to climb over the Western Conference hump</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-playoffs-timberwolves-e27452"/><id>urn:uuid:9c29cc7d-f7e9-4a97-a7a0-dbd2d962a66e</id><updated>2026-05-16T17:17:42.857-04:00</updated><summary>Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves are still trying to climb over the hump at the top of the NBA after losing in the second round to the San Antonio Spurs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Canadian cruise passenger gets a presumptive positive hantavirus test result after ship outbreak</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/canada-hantavirus-positive-test-u04076"/><id>urn:uuid:2426d51a-ee56-4ff0-badc-f549ce798c5d</id><updated>2026-05-16T17:09:20.953-04:00</updated><summary>Canadian officials have reported that one of four Canadians returning from a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak has a "presumptive positive" test result.</summary></entry><entry><title>1st day of Indy 500 qualifying washed out, forcing revised Sunday schedule</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/indycar-indianapolis-500-rain-qualifying-f88806"/><id>urn:uuid:49cb7c05-4e51-475d-afd0-d6b2a1bde83c</id><updated>2026-05-16T16:41:40.805-04:00</updated><summary>The first day of Indianapolis 500 qualifying was rained out, race organizers announced Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>A day off for Phillies manager Don Mattingly allows Dusty and John Wathan to join a select club</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/philadelphia-phillies-mlb-d48745"/><id>urn:uuid:0da01b51-0c5e-4faa-a16e-974760a6baf3</id><updated>2026-05-16T16:37:00.515-04:00</updated><summary>Dusty Wathan made a little bit of baseball history while filling in for Philadelphia Phillies manager Don Mattingly during a game against Pittsburgh.</summary></entry><entry><title>LIRR strike: Riding the last train to Huntington</title><author><name>John Asbury</name><email>john.asbury@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/lirr-strike-last-train-huntington-ekrslldf"/><id>urn:uuid:fabee3cd-455b-4592-b7ee-f84ec369f902</id><updated>2026-05-16T16:35:38.331-04:00</updated><summary>Weary passengers (mostly) found their way home on a chaotic day of commuting.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ronaldo's Saudi trophy wait drags on after Al-Nassr falls to Gamba Osaka in Asian final</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/alnassr-gamba-osaka-ronaldo-asian-final-f61284"/><id>urn:uuid:5902ae6b-ea68-4b19-a665-ddd01a94536e</id><updated>2026-05-16T16:11:17.909-04:00</updated><summary>Cristiano Ronaldo's wait for a first major trophy in Saudi Arabia continues after Al-Nassr lost to Japan's Gamba Osaka 1-0 in the Asian Champions League Two final in Riyadh.</summary></entry><entry><title>Daulton Varsho drives in the go-ahead run in the 10th as the Blue Jays beat the Tigers 2-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-tigers-score-w20157"/><id>urn:uuid:77ee7d48-c16b-487c-8212-d8514bbc4769</id><updated>2026-05-16T16:11:14.132-04:00</updated><summary>Daulton Varsho drove in the go-ahead run with a single in the 10th inning and Yohendrick Pinango homered Saturday to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers.</summary></entry><entry><title>LI Traffic during LIRR Strike</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/lirr-traffic-widget-app-qlnnv8s7"/><id>urn:uuid:0d2fa9c0-12e1-45ec-9dc8-4bf74dcbd9aa</id><updated>2026-05-16T16:01:16.021-04:00</updated><summary/></entry><entry><title>LIRR strike traffic report and cost data</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/lirr-traffic-money-tracker-j4dqikka"/><id>urn:uuid:203e1aba-af1e-4ca9-a1a1-e2c07011ee30</id><updated>2026-05-16T15:53:38.688-04:00</updated><summary>See the economic impact of the strike in realtime, and how long your commute time will be on LI roads.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former mayor shot dead in central Colombia during election campaign</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/colombia-mayor-shooting-election-violence-g53198"/><id>urn:uuid:03e305c2-c968-43e9-a849-292311a172be</id><updated>2026-05-16T15:33:34.828-04:00</updated><summary>A former mayor allied with presidential candidate Abelardo de La Espriella was shot dead in Colombia's heartland, local authorities say.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bayern Munich finally receives Bundesliga trophy and celebrates</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/bayern-munich-bundesliga-celebrations-kane-record-goals-j23287"/><id>urn:uuid:663176bd-5dd0-4bae-bb67-5b0ce51fb669</id><updated>2026-05-16T15:33:20.149-04:00</updated><summary>Bayern Munich has finally got hold of the Bundesliga trophy after extending its goals record with a Harry Kane hat trick.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ex-Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso set to take Chelsea job: AP source</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/xabi-alonso-chelsea-coach-f06161"/><id>urn:uuid:7cb0f28a-b5b2-4d6d-bd6f-aec60738b413</id><updated>2026-05-16T15:25:46.731-04:00</updated><summary>Xabi Alonso is set to be named Chelsea coach after reaching an agreement with the Premier League club, a person with knowledge of the deal has told the Associated Press.</summary></entry><entry><title>American forward Daryl Dike will leave West Brom after 4 1/2 injury-plagued seasons</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/daryl-dike-west-mrom-o66753"/><id>urn:uuid:a1083a98-c577-442d-ad69-32c078db9931</id><updated>2026-05-16T15:20:47.894-04:00</updated><summary>American forward Daryl Dike will leave West Bromwich Albion after 4 1/2 injury-plagued seasons.</summary></entry><entry><title>Denny Hamlin rebounds from spin to win pole for first NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/denny-hamlin-nascar-allstar-race-k30010"/><id>urn:uuid:e04111e1-9cd2-4fa3-84cd-80439c8542e7</id><updated>2026-05-16T15:16:33.552-04:00</updated><summary>Denny Hamlin will start first for the second time in the NASCAR All-Star Race.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Bulgarian singer Dara wins this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/eurovision-song-contest-grand-final-latest-y07568"/><id>urn:uuid:baed538a-0d3e-4fe5-8f89-2ac7bcb578ef</id><updated>2026-05-16T15:14:41.827-04:00</updated><summary>Bulgarian singer Dara's dance anthem "Bangaranga" has won the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, her country's first ever win in the competition.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cardinals manager Marmol buys tickets for fans to continue shirtless revelry at Busch Stadium</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cardinals-shirtless-fans-a73116"/><id>urn:uuid:84f1f4c1-5460-4e4b-be74-3c43a8c61a3a</id><updated>2026-05-16T14:46:23.068-04:00</updated><summary>St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol believes in the "no shirt, no problem," mantra.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blue Jays pitcher Jose Berrios to undergo elbow surgery</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/toronto-blue-jays-jose-berrios-j05968"/><id>urn:uuid:b0c2a913-ba9d-4111-9069-8a9496d85d69</id><updated>2026-05-16T14:23:17.386-04:00</updated><summary>The Toronto Blue Jays could be without right-hander José Berríos for the remainder of the season after the veteran pitcher is scheduled to undergo elbow surgery Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga dies in custody in The Hague</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/rwanda-genocide-suspect-kabuda-dies-hague-l53562"/><id>urn:uuid:390e0191-c1df-4af8-a8bc-5d581aaedd6c</id><updated>2026-05-16T14:13:36.036-04:00</updated><summary>Félicien Kabuga, accused of bankrolling the Rwandan genocide, died in a hospital in The Hague while in custody, a U.N. court said.</summary></entry><entry><title>A French judge will look into complaints against Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi's killing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/khashoggi-mbs-washington-post-o12904"/><id>urn:uuid:902e99aa-c834-4f76-bec5-310dbb780fae</id><updated>2026-05-16T14:01:53.802-04:00</updated><summary>A French investigating judge will examine a complaint by two rights groups accusing Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of involvement in the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.</summary></entry><entry><title>Going to the Subway Series game tonight? Here's some options</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/going-to-the-subway-series-game-tonight-here-s-some-options-b28116"/><id>urn:uuid:2632cc9e-8237-4fa1-b384-9aa70c1251ae</id><updated>2026-05-16T13:44:45.276-04:00</updated><summary>The NYC Office of Emergency Management posted some helpful tips on how to get to</summary></entry><entry><title>McIlroy-Koepka, Spieth-Johnson pairings highlight early starters in Round 3 of the PGA Championship</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/pga-championship-b41969"/><id>urn:uuid:c3aa053d-9fd8-4c41-818e-346f69fef6cd</id><updated>2026-05-16T13:25:39.380-04:00</updated><summary>The marquee pairings of Jordan Spieth and Dustin Johnson, and Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka provided plenty of early star power in Round 3 of the PGA Championship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Driver plows into pedestrians in Modena, 8 injured as driver detained after attempted escape</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/italy-car-hits-pedestrians-v82810"/><id>urn:uuid:701fad73-c512-4847-9ef7-6f54b3bc3be2</id><updated>2026-05-16T13:25:17.446-04:00</updated><summary>A driver has plowed into pedestrians in the northern Italian city of Modena, injuring eight people, four of them critically, before trying to flee and being detained by police, local authorities said.</summary></entry><entry><title>LIRR still selling tickets and charging $10 refund fees</title><author><name>Tara Smith</name><email>tara.smith@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/lirr-still-selling-tickets-and-charging-10-refund-fees-p39967"/><id>urn:uuid:faf8f461-23fa-4647-86cb-e11324c6c586</id><updated>2026-05-16T13:21:41.873-04:00</updated><summary>Upon opening the MTA Train Time app Saturday, users received a warning that train service</summary></entry><entry><title>Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath says France is seeking to deport him</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/france-palestinian-activist-deportation-r86516"/><id>urn:uuid:32a06ca7-a19a-4f1f-8cc4-48f55e17778b</id><updated>2026-05-16T13:15:59.930-04:00</updated><summary>Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath says French authorities are seeking to deport him on the grounds that he is a threat to public security.</summary></entry><entry><title>Half of La Liga teams are in relegation fight with two rounds left</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/laliga-relegation-f58659"/><id>urn:uuid:894c62c7-07d8-4f62-a256-148c000e4470</id><updated>2026-05-16T12:31:35.266-04:00</updated><summary>The focus in La Liga has shifted to a multi-team fight to avoid relegation after Barcelona won the title last weekend.</summary></entry><entry><title>France says cruise ship Andes virus matches known South American viruses</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/france-hantavirus-andes-sequencing-t04719"/><id>urn:uuid:f3f4a155-a4ab-4cb4-a05f-68ec78b75413</id><updated>2026-05-16T12:08:02.646-04:00</updated><summary>France's Pasteur Institute has fully sequenced the Andes virus found in a French passenger from the MV Hondius cruise ship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Maine communities mourn the 27-year-old firefighter killed in a lumber mill explosion</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/maine-firefighter-lumber-mill-explosion-m15073"/><id>urn:uuid:5f674f73-d6ab-4b46-9fef-0a669a12cd77</id><updated>2026-05-16T12:07:46.440-04:00</updated><summary>A 27-year-old firefighter who died in a massive fire and explosion at a lumber mill in Maine's midcoast region is being honored.</summary></entry><entry><title>Napoleon Solo holds off Iron Honor by 1 1/4 lengths to win the Preakness at Laurel Park</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/horse-racing/preakness-laurel-park-g35034"/><id>urn:uuid:b2cff05a-9828-4993-b5d5-198223558a2c</id><updated>2026-05-16T12:01:55.992-04:00</updated><summary>Napoleon Solo has held off Iron Honor in the stretch to win the Preakness Stakes, rebounding from a pair of fifth-place showings for his first victory of the year.</summary></entry><entry><title>St. Pauli and Heidenheim relegated on Bundesliga's last day</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/wolfsburg-st-pauli-heidenheim-relegated-bundesliga-o68418"/><id>urn:uuid:0f3974e5-659f-4aa7-81df-d98703958a8b</id><updated>2026-05-16T11:52:57.519-04:00</updated><summary>St. Pauli and Heidenheim have been relegated from the Bundesliga while Wolfsburg grabbed the last chance for survival on a dramatic last day of the season.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Stuck' at LIRR station, she contemplates $120 taxi to airport</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/-stuck-at-lirr-station-she-contemplates-120-taxi-to-airport-p88748"/><id>urn:uuid:6af561f4-859a-44f5-962d-0347dac0b6f6</id><updated>2026-05-16T11:50:22.892-04:00</updated><summary>Elizabeth Dement, 40, of Houston, Texas , was visiting a friend on Long Island and</summary></entry><entry><title>What year is this? NASCAR's All-Star prize remains stuck at $1 million 23 years after launch</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/nascar-dover-all-star-race-x44172"/><id>urn:uuid:4ae70e69-b0c8-4f57-84e3-85a7c39186bb</id><updated>2026-05-16T11:40:44.501-04:00</updated><summary>The NASCAR All-Star race is set to be held in the Northeast for the first time.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rory McIlroy surges into PGA Championship contention with a 66 at Aronimink</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/pga-championship-aronimink-kim-e70314"/><id>urn:uuid:04b0c168-3137-48cf-8c72-9b7ced1fb8d1</id><updated>2026-05-16T11:21:59.024-04:00</updated><summary>Rory McIlroy charges back in the PGA Championship, moving from 105th to a share of the lead at Aronimink.</summary></entry><entry><title>Drones, bullets and cartel warfare fuel an invisible displacement crisis in Mexico</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mexico-cartel-violence-guererro-indigenous-displacement-q23197"/><id>urn:uuid:b332ec9c-1bdc-46fc-b3b8-cdeea54cf91f</id><updated>2026-05-16T11:21:03.369-04:00</updated><summary>María Cabrera and her family fled into the night-cloaked mountains of central Mexico with only the clothes on their backs when bombs fell from the sky and bullets ricocheted off her concrete floors.</summary></entry><entry><title>LIer on strike: 'It's essentially extortion'</title><author><name>Sam Kmack</name><email>sam.kmack@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/lier-on-strike-it-s-essentially-extortion--w59882"/><id>urn:uuid:0006ca31-9748-407a-aaee-468d4d15508c</id><updated>2026-05-16T11:04:51.669-04:00</updated><summary>Centerport resident Jim Malloy called the union’s strike “unconscionable” on Saturday morning. “It’s essentially extortion,”</summary></entry><entry><title>Svitolina beats Gauff to win Italian Open and Sinner reaches men's final</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/italian-open-sinner-gauff-svitolina-j92902"/><id>urn:uuid:1fe33f97-0a23-46a2-97ee-7913b7ff5de0</id><updated>2026-05-16T10:58:45.881-04:00</updated><summary>Elina Svitolina has claimed a third Italian Open title by beating Coco Gauff, who lost in the final in Rome for the second straight year.</summary></entry><entry><title>USS Ford returns home after 11-month deployment supporting the Iran war and Maduro's capture</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/uss-ford-aircraft-carrier-deployment-iran-maduro-s77104"/><id>urn:uuid:1cb55513-aded-4a71-b1f7-99be23d8c0ec</id><updated>2026-05-16T10:50:36.149-04:00</updated><summary>The USS Gerald R.</summary></entry><entry><title>Humpback whale released after spectacular rescue effort found dead off Denmark</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/germany-denmark-dead-whale-timmy-rescue-v90466"/><id>urn:uuid:2b3bdd7a-5e93-47b6-89ab-1a45cb7d7c4b</id><updated>2026-05-16T10:33:59.188-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities say a humpback whale found dead this week off a Danish island has been identified as the animal released two weeks ago in a spectacular and contentious rescue effort.</summary></entry><entry><title>His store is usually busy on game day. Today, it's quiet.</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/his-store-is-usually-busy-on-game-day-today-it-s-quiet--f22726"/><id>urn:uuid:823e2fde-20cd-476e-bfee-691c49eeede0</id><updated>2026-05-16T10:31:28.238-04:00</updated><summary>Kennedy McArthur, an employee at Convenience Station Market Newsstand in Ronkonkoma, said that on a</summary></entry><entry><title>Game 7s have been kind to Cavaliers, Pistons over the years. But one will fall on Sunday</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/cavaliers-pistons-game-7-nba-playoffs-d18483"/><id>urn:uuid:93991842-74a8-45dd-9062-c04e8db2795c</id><updated>2026-05-16T10:20:32.056-04:00</updated><summary>Game 7.</summary></entry><entry><title>Riders learn about strike when they arrive at LIRR station</title><author><name>Arielle Dollinger</name><email>arielle.dollinger@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/riders-learn-about-strike-when-they-arrive-at-lirr-station-e38698"/><id>urn:uuid:64c6275d-5aec-4a45-9ae2-4352b6a674c4</id><updated>2026-05-16T10:19:49.012-04:00</updated><summary>In the shadow of apartment buildings, the train tracks in Wyandanch were quiet. The rhythmic</summary></entry><entry><title>LIRR worker: 'To live on Long Island, you have to make a fair wage'</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/lirr-worker-to-live-on-long-island-you-have-to-make-a-fair-wage--p09424"/><id>urn:uuid:308db247-e0fb-4be2-9c8a-88ba4f688a87</id><updated>2026-05-16T10:14:31.711-04:00</updated><summary>Ann Gilmour, TCU financial secretary, said she learned of the strike through a text message.</summary></entry><entry><title>America In Focus: Hotter inflation doesn't stop consumers, investors</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/economy-inflation-iran-gas-unemployment-mortgage-j82665"/><id>urn:uuid:dcbbf95a-beba-452c-bdaf-3f5d18189851</id><updated>2026-05-16T10:10:36.892-04:00</updated><summary>American consumers are keeping a close eye on economic data, as gas prices fueled an inflation surge of 3.8% in the U.S. last month.</summary></entry><entry><title>Teenage captain Celebrini scores 2 as Canada shuts out Italy at ice hockey worlds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/hockey-worlds-canada-switzerland-x16250"/><id>urn:uuid:12ecd549-379d-4d3e-81ad-52887adda1d6</id><updated>2026-05-16T09:45:48.744-04:00</updated><summary>Teenage captain Macklin Celebrini has scored twice and Canada has shut out Italy 6-0 at the ice hockey world championship in Switzerland.</summary></entry><entry><title>Strike doesn't derail LI Scouts' trip to NYC</title><author><name>Peter Gill</name><email>peter.gill@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/strike-doesn-t-derail-li-scouts-trip-to-nyc-w56310"/><id>urn:uuid:260c2c75-4e0b-4973-bdff-4ee604bbf9be</id><updated>2026-05-16T09:44:34.816-04:00</updated><summary>After their train to Manhattan was canceled, a troop of scouts from Wantagh organized a</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump's description of Taiwan as a 'good negotiating chip' with China raises anxieties</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/taiwan-trump-arms-y49636"/><id>urn:uuid:36ff9d24-67f5-4a8c-90e2-95ee178d49a5</id><updated>2026-05-16T09:36:09.039-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. President Donald Trump has described arms sales to Taiwan as a "very good negotiating chip" in dealings with China.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nigeria police detain 3 suspects in a rare school attack in the south of the country</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nigeria-school-attack-south-oriire-oyo-state-n25094"/><id>urn:uuid:49073784-a943-461a-a35a-f80f26bd0fb7</id><updated>2026-05-16T09:35:51.970-04:00</updated><summary>Police in Nigeria say they have detained three gunmen who allegedly stormed into two primary schools in a rare attack in the southwest of the country.</summary></entry><entry><title>Striking workers picketing at LI train yard plan to be there 'every day'</title><author><name>Brianne Ledda</name><email>brianne.ledda@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/striking-workers-picketing-at-li-train-yard-plan-to-be-there-every-day--v91797"/><id>urn:uuid:c32ee4b6-f037-45cd-8b61-41f6d96e5b3b</id><updated>2026-05-16T09:27:06.634-04:00</updated><summary>At the LIRR train yard in Babylon, more than a dozen striking union workers stood</summary></entry><entry><title>How much are players earning at PGA Championship? The purse goes up to $20.5M</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/pga-championship-prize-money-aronimink-majors-i58633"/><id>urn:uuid:4ded1862-9445-4544-b58e-648750aba54e</id><updated>2026-05-16T09:23:24.087-04:00</updated><summary>The PGA Championship has bumped up its prize fund by $1.5 million.</summary></entry><entry><title>The empty tracks are still electrified</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/the-empty-tracks-are-still-electrified-x69510"/><id>urn:uuid:0b649c6a-193c-4254-a713-b2f09af94159</id><updated>2026-05-16T08:59:12.079-04:00</updated><summary>A warning issued digitally at the Ronkonkoma station early Saturday bears repeating. A screen encouraged</summary></entry><entry><title>When should you get a mammogram? Conflicting advice makes it hard to know</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/breast-cancer-mammogram-age-risk-advice-v30416"/><id>urn:uuid:6a0161f9-938c-442f-9064-1a6a70f6c71a</id><updated>2026-05-16T08:51:15.633-04:00</updated><summary>Deciding when to get a routine mammogram is confusing.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chanting and support outside Penn Station</title><author><name>Joseph Ostapiuk</name><email>joseph.ostapiuk@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/chanting-and-support-outside-penn-station-i32884"/><id>urn:uuid:af957017-db64-4a7d-a9e3-6e32c247085e</id><updated>2026-05-16T08:47:25.639-04:00</updated><summary>More than 50 people walked in a circle outside Penn Station at 8:30 a.m., holding</summary></entry><entry><title>Homeowner injured in explosion of pool chemicals at his Oceanside home, Nassau fire officials say</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/pool-chemical-explosion-s67cmt71"/><id>urn:uuid:93900c21-2f28-47ae-8f65-dd4834ceb045</id><updated>2026-05-16T08:42:02.198-04:00</updated><summary>A 59-year-old man suffered face and eye injuries when pool chemicals he was mixing exploded at his Oceanside home on Friday night, Nassau fire officials said.</summary></entry><entry><title>In Northport, a different take on the strike</title><author><name>Sam Kmack</name><email>sam.kmack@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/in-northport-a-different-take-on-the-strike-x11369"/><id>urn:uuid:abef16f2-c943-4165-8a93-560b34ba85e2</id><updated>2026-05-16T08:41:21.742-04:00</updated><summary>Some residents who live near the Northport LIRR station welcomed the shutdown and the relative</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about joint US-Nigeria operation that killed a senior militant leader</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nigeria-trump-almainuki-islamic-state-v55637"/><id>urn:uuid:4e883418-1910-4c5a-9c33-3171428ed7d0</id><updated>2026-05-16T08:39:56.126-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump says a joint U.S. and Nigerian operation has killed a top Islamic State leader in Nigeria.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pondering Monday at Grand Central</title><author><name>Joseph Ostapiuk</name><email>joseph.ostapiuk@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/pondering-monday-at-grand-central-r90640"/><id>urn:uuid:aca135d2-ba52-4d21-9da9-047f00a359c8</id><updated>2026-05-16T08:25:37.553-04:00</updated><summary>When the 7-Train pulled into Grand Central Station, an announcement overhead said transfer is available</summary></entry><entry><title>Brass bands in Beijing make way for sticker shock at home as Trump returns to escalating inflation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-china-trip-us-economy-inflation-midterms-x86935"/><id>urn:uuid:18ea24be-ad59-46ba-8ff1-2ef706fa8752</id><updated>2026-05-16T08:15:07.627-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump has returned from his state visit to China to face a challenging U.S. economy.</summary></entry><entry><title>Watch: 'Parties were unable to reach a deal'</title><author><name>Andrew Ehinger</name><email>andrew.ehinger@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/watch-parties-were-unable-to-reach-a-deal--w00588"/><id>urn:uuid:f9d7ba3d-ac4d-4411-9a95-e3c6a792bfa0</id><updated>2026-05-16T07:58:17.371-04:00</updated><summary/></entry><entry><title>Robert Lewandowski to leave Barcelona at end of the season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/robert-lewandowski-barcelona-poland-leaving-w53511"/><id>urn:uuid:1e7794b2-60f9-4b93-a4e7-70ef159a9415</id><updated>2026-05-16T07:48:06.180-04:00</updated><summary>Barcelona says that prolific scorer Robert Lewandowski will be leaving the club at the end of the season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Emotions at Woodside</title><author><name>Joseph Ostapiuk</name><email>joseph.ostapiuk@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/emotions-at-woodside-p73088"/><id>urn:uuid:68d65378-b8c1-46c9-9b3e-705d55b073cb</id><updated>2026-05-16T07:23:51.730-04:00</updated><summary>The platforms were mostly deserted at Woodside, where digital signs that normally display train times</summary></entry><entry><title>Mourinho receives Arbeloa's blessing amid talk of return to Real Madrid</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/jose-mourinho-real-madrid-arbeloa-r07027"/><id>urn:uuid:1b96df19-cbbd-4899-9a65-46143be713fc</id><updated>2026-05-16T07:19:30.622-04:00</updated><summary>Real Madrid's Álvaro Arbeloa has given his blessing to former boss José Mourinho amid intense speculation that the Portuguese coach is set to replace him and start a second stint at the European powerhouse.</summary></entry><entry><title>Russia eases citizenship rules for residents of Moldova's breakaway Transnistria</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-moldova-transnistria-citizenship-c30793"/><id>urn:uuid:ca4c1f8d-b4cf-4a2c-a8d3-0d7fa5fc5c9f</id><updated>2026-05-16T07:16:58.416-04:00</updated><summary>The Kremlin has approved new measures allowing citizens from Moldova's breakaway region of Transnistria to gain Russian citizenship more easily.</summary></entry><entry><title>North America's largest commuter rail system remains shut a second day as Monday rush hour looms</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lirr-new-york-commuter-rail-strike-union-c67035"/><id>urn:uuid:24bc4854-9711-4475-a454-433c8f900315</id><updated>2026-05-16T07:12:14.042-04:00</updated><summary>The shutdown of North America's largest commuter rail system has continued into a second day with no end in sight after unionized workers went on strike.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pope to visit France in September with a stop at UNESCO</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/vatican-pope-travel-france-unesco-k22126"/><id>urn:uuid:f8b85523-54a3-4cb4-bc32-83b6b0be3992</id><updated>2026-05-16T07:09:39.479-04:00</updated><summary>Pope Leo XIV is adding a trip to France to his busy 2026 travel schedule.</summary></entry><entry><title>Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 87</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congo-ebola-outbreak-ituri-bunia-rwampara-p46375"/><id>urn:uuid:b5d854e0-dfe0-44cc-8fe3-06e22b270079</id><updated>2026-05-16T07:00:42.284-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities say at least 87 people have died in Congo's new Ebola disease outbreak in the eastern Ituri province.</summary></entry><entry><title>From Newsday's archives: LIRR strike editorials</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorials/lirr-strike-editorials-newsday-archives-suym0xzz"/><id>urn:uuid:be516413-18fb-4b44-b289-c6c232c3b049</id><updated>2026-05-16T07:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The editorial board's coverage of past strikes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Israeli strike kills Hamas' military wing leader, who Israel says was an architect of Oct 7 attacks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/gaza-hamas-israel-strike-f32576"/><id>urn:uuid:6fe1e720-d8b6-421e-a822-4461eb6ed293</id><updated>2026-05-16T06:32:35.659-04:00</updated><summary>An Israeli airstrike in Gaza has killed Hamas military wing leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad.</summary></entry><entry><title>Heartbreak for Hearts as Celtic crowned Scottish Premiership champion</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/scottish-title-race-hearts-celtic-i95221"/><id>urn:uuid:8fbb4b68-2156-43a2-8b14-9f802450f859</id><updated>2026-05-16T06:21:58.123-04:00</updated><summary>Celtic has won the Scottish Premiership in dramatic style with two late goals to beat rival Hearts 3-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pedestrian, 76, killed in Hempstead crash</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/fatal-crash-pedestrian-hempstead-wn4vjqw4"/><id>urn:uuid:611c66b7-3897-406a-ac0b-c2759bbbe007</id><updated>2026-05-16T06:05:07.558-04:00</updated><summary>The man, who was not identified by police, was crossing at the intersection of Jerusalem Avenue and Henry Street when he was struck.</summary></entry><entry><title>A cargo train hits a public bus at a Bangkok rail crossing, killing at least 8</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/thailand-bangkok-train-collision-bus-j43744"/><id>urn:uuid:b3c86673-00d5-4404-847a-e8f01b1c76a3</id><updated>2026-05-16T06:01:29.864-04:00</updated><summary>A train has crashed into a public bus in Bangkok, killing at least eight people.</summary></entry><entry><title>Houston will give World Cup fans a taste of BBQ, Texas heat: 5 things to know about Space City</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/fifa-houston-world-cup-q41904"/><id>urn:uuid:27ee8c10-36a8-4642-a243-5f1476266593</id><updated>2026-05-16T06:01:02.045-04:00</updated><summary>Houston hosts the FIFA World Cup for the first time this summer.</summary></entry><entry><title>Spurs aren't thinking about being ahead of schedule. They're just focused on the conference finals.</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-playoffs-spurs-e99609"/><id>urn:uuid:79bf16f8-223d-4f98-9618-504d600b2879</id><updated>2026-05-16T06:00:47.112-04:00</updated><summary>The San Antonio Spurs have exceeded external expectations for the season by reaching the Western Conference finals with a young roster.</summary></entry><entry><title>NaLyssa Smith graduates from Baylor 4 years after leaving for the WNBA</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/smith-aces-graduates-o00823"/><id>urn:uuid:fceabd17-a4ce-4dfa-a0e3-3e070aae961d</id><updated>2026-05-16T06:00:30.964-04:00</updated><summary>NaLyssa Smith can now say she's a college graduate.</summary></entry><entry><title>A shark fatally mauls a spearfishing diver off Australia's Rottnest Island, police say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/australia-spearfishing-diver-shark-attack-diver-rottnest-j64400"/><id>urn:uuid:3c52a18b-b19f-4727-b641-ab91b55dc8de</id><updated>2026-05-16T05:58:23.589-04:00</updated><summary>A shark has fatally mauled a diver off an Australian tourist island, police say.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ronkonkoma station deserted at sunrise</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/ronkonkoma-station-deserted-at-sunrise-n07365"/><id>urn:uuid:99b0ba4b-0634-4f82-95eb-985d3ac51e1e</id><updated>2026-05-16T05:52:16.934-04:00</updated><summary>As the sun rose on Day 1 of the LIRR strike, not a soul was</summary></entry><entry><title>London police were out in force to deal with rival rallies and a soccer final</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/britain-protests-police-soccer-e25798"/><id>urn:uuid:3089c334-57f3-4106-be79-06c568948aa2</id><updated>2026-05-16T05:42:11.312-04:00</updated><summary>Police say 43 people were arrested in London in connection two rival marches on the streets of capital.</summary></entry><entry><title>Strange silence at Stony Brook</title><author><name>Sam Kmack</name><email>sam.kmack@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/strange-silence-at-stony-brook-f47078"/><id>urn:uuid:d8ce70d7-3c5f-47bf-8633-da59ab8dd1b2</id><updated>2026-05-16T05:23:19.525-04:00</updated><summary>In an eerie scene that will play out all morning across Long Island, Stony Brook</summary></entry><entry><title>Man City beats Chelsea in FA Cup final after '1 in 100' Antoine Semenyo goal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/fa-cup-final-manchester-city-chelsea-guardiola-h33598"/><id>urn:uuid:e262dda4-c8f2-4f0a-8e4b-7fb4c8294aa9</id><updated>2026-05-16T05:19:11.165-04:00</updated><summary>Antoine Semenyo has produced a moment of magic for Manchester City to beat Chelsea 1-0 in the FA Cup final.</summary></entry><entry><title>Walking weather to be warm</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/walking-weather-to-be-warm-g04326"/><id>urn:uuid:b397c566-3c81-4463-850c-d96932eb7929</id><updated>2026-05-16T05:12:54.480-04:00</updated><summary>Many stranded LIRR commuters may find themselves walking much more if the strike continues. Beginning</summary></entry><entry><title>Dark message: All branches 'suspended systemwide'</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/dark-message-all-branches-suspended-systemwide--v76914"/><id>urn:uuid:e848027d-c44f-400b-8a4d-671b2bca28fe</id><updated>2026-05-16T05:07:24.622-04:00</updated><summary>It was a surreal sight. On its website, a URL relied upon by tens of</summary></entry><entry><title>Garbarino runs against his party with animal treatment stance</title><author><name>Billy House</name><email>billy.house@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/andrew-garbarino-tfk17s7n"/><id>urn:uuid:573c9fe9-585d-40c3-ba62-ddaf2169b551</id><updated>2026-05-16T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Bayport congressman was one of just three Republicans to vote against the Farm Bill that passed last month.</summary></entry><entry><title>Syosset's Kendall Halpern to help launch Women's Lacrosse League: 'I didn't know this would be possible'</title><author><name>Colin Stephenson</name><email>colin.stephenson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/kendall-halpern-wll-xo02llyc"/><id>urn:uuid:2ab3a503-b858-4cb6-bba9-b445e8ab0bff</id><updated>2026-05-16T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The WLL consists of four teams each playing four games, plus an All-Star game and championship final</summary></entry><entry><title>So you think you know TV? Take our new by-the-decades quiz</title><author><name>Andy Edelstein</name><email>andy.edelstein@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/tv-quiz-brady-bunch-i-love-lucy-viyojjr6"/><id>urn:uuid:598ec529-a2ff-458c-a22a-882da4f9105d</id><updated>2026-05-16T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>From "The Honeymooners" to "Family Matters" and "Stranger Things" how much do you remember?</summary></entry><entry><title>Griffin Kitchen &amp; Bar opens in Roslyn</title><author><name>Erica Marcus</name><email>erica.marcus@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/griffin-kitchen-and-bar-roslyn-p6jfmst5"/><id>urn:uuid:b0ab7877-2c8a-408f-9586-a1e6edf50be9</id><updated>2026-05-16T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Enjoy a burger and salad, macaroni and cheese, grilled seafood or prime steak.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island school budgets don't reflect enrollment reality</title><author><name>The Editorial Board</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorials/school-budgets-long-island-paggbkis"/><id>urn:uuid:20127c6f-dc94-4a78-8dc2-5c24dc3fdedd</id><updated>2026-05-16T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Districts must balance enrollment trends and rising costs when crafting plans.</summary></entry><entry><title>Locust Valley coaches saved student who collapsed</title><author><name>Michael R. Ebert</name><email>michael.ebert@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/locust-valley-high-school-coaches-ah8rtjjk"/><id>urn:uuid:00898040-1f5f-417b-be4f-65211dda30b4</id><updated>2026-05-16T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The coaches were recognized this spring with Lifesaving Awards from the American Red Cross.</summary></entry><entry><title>Viola's Vintage opens in Roslyn with secondhand finds</title><author><name>Joe Dziemianowicz</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-shopping/violas-vintage-roslyn-secondhand-fashion-lbwydy10"/><id>urn:uuid:07434433-c4d1-4c04-a3ae-26a79ed70a76</id><updated>2026-05-16T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Viola's Vintage offers curated vintage cool for all ages, featuring secondhand clothes, unique finds and a commitment to sustainability.</summary></entry><entry><title>Andrew Gross: Islanders star Matthew Schaefer loves New York . . . and the feeling is mutual</title><author><name>Andrew Gross</name><email>andrew.gross@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/andrew-gross/islanders-matthew-schaefer-a9vmgzrk"/><id>urn:uuid:fc347a7b-9302-4eaf-8381-3ed5474d9b8d</id><updated>2026-05-16T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>From the moment he was drafted No. 1 overall to earning the Calder Trophy, he's embraced the community, fans and spotlight.</summary></entry><entry><title>Putin to visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping days after Trump's trip to Beijing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-putin-china-visit-x72217"/><id>urn:uuid:c24b6ff6-8597-4914-8ee3-ed2dfea44886</id><updated>2026-05-16T04:58:30.055-04:00</updated><summary>Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on a two-day trip to Beijing next week, the Kremlin says.</summary></entry><entry><title>Veteran star Son Heung-min will lead South Korea's World Cup campaign</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/south-korea-squad-roster-world-cup-son-g52305"/><id>urn:uuid:0210ea60-b90b-468a-bfbe-7fc31cf80f86</id><updated>2026-05-16T04:51:54.830-04:00</updated><summary>Veteran star Son Heung-min will lead South Korea's World Cup campaign as coach Hong Myung-bo named his 26-man squad on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Maldives suspends search for 4 Italians in underwater cave after military diver dies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/italy-divers-missing-maldives-search-underwater-cave-q84175"/><id>urn:uuid:26d25bc1-68f9-49b8-862f-6f9903f54fc6</id><updated>2026-05-16T04:42:39.887-04:00</updated><summary>Maldivian authorities have suspended the search for four Italian divers believed to be trapped in an underwater cave.</summary></entry><entry><title>Walmart and Amazon race to win over rural America with speedier deliveries</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/rural-areas-fast-delivery-walmart-amazon-m52715"/><id>urn:uuid:566dec2b-b9bb-4306-a430-873d6641d277</id><updated>2026-05-16T04:29:34.551-04:00</updated><summary>Walmart and Amazon are racing to speed up order deliveries in rural areas of the U.S. Small cities and towns are a rich source of untapped sales for whichever retailer builds a loyal base of online shoppers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Argentina's beef consumption falls to lowest level in 20 years as prices soar</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/argentina-milei-trump-beef-chicken-inflation-pork-tariffs-i10009"/><id>urn:uuid:7104f067-0360-48ab-b480-65d71732b5f8</id><updated>2026-05-16T03:31:45.712-04:00</updated><summary>Argentina's beef consumption has fallen to its lowest level in two decades as soaring prices and weakening purchasing power push many families to replace beef with cheaper proteins like chicken and pork.</summary></entry><entry><title>Spain's Eurovision boycott over Israeli participation leaves contest fans torn</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/spain-eurovision-boycott-israel-ireland-netherlands-slovenia-x64359"/><id>urn:uuid:bab0ed7c-b065-46bb-ad1e-eb67de78e7d9</id><updated>2026-05-16T01:42:54.786-04:00</updated><summary>Spain is boycotting this year's edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, after repeatedly expressing disapproval over Israel's participation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nogic scores 27 points, Mercury blow big lead before topping Sky 91-83</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/sky-mercury-score-t71205"/><id>urn:uuid:7f1e8fe8-47f8-4acc-af98-1e4f1b86e8c7</id><updated>2026-05-16T01:23:42.591-04:00</updated><summary>Jovana Nogic scored 27 points and the Phoenix Mercury topped the Chicago Sky 91-83 after blowing a 17-point lead in the second half.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint US-Nigerian mission</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-islamic-state-nigeria-almainuki-g77009"/><id>urn:uuid:88ba1693-7175-407f-92f6-68019bc95853</id><updated>2026-05-16T01:12:09.415-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump says U.S. and Nigerian forces carried out a mission to kill a leader of the Islamic State group.</summary></entry><entry><title>The NBA's MVP will be announced Sunday. Gilgeous-Alexander, Wembanyama or Jokic the finalists</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-mvp-award-q65642"/><id>urn:uuid:086d3605-5f72-4e1b-9eca-6b68970b540b</id><updated>2026-05-16T01:08:12.353-04:00</updated><summary>The NBA will reveal this season's Most Valuable Player on Sunday, which just happens to be the day before Game 1 of the Western Conference finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs.</summary></entry><entry><title>As Netanyahu spotlights Israel's ties to the UAE, its rulers prefer to be discreet</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-uae-netanyahu-gaza-palestinians-k46835"/><id>urn:uuid:19484ba0-4ec2-46ea-82c2-e51c8a410e5b</id><updated>2026-05-16T01:03:13.945-04:00</updated><summary>The tight relationship between Israel and the United Arab Emirates is typically managed discreetly.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wave beat Spirit 2-1, snapping Washington's 5-game winning streak</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/nwsl-soccer-j76413"/><id>urn:uuid:eef97ca4-5337-4f54-8f2e-db067cee1761</id><updated>2026-05-16T01:01:03.756-04:00</updated><summary>Kimmi Ascanio broke a late tie and the San Diego Wave beat the Washington Spirit 2-1 on Friday night to take the top spot in the NWSL standings.</summary></entry><entry><title>Drones are making Sudan's war even deadlier for civilians</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/sudan-war-military-rsf-paramilitary-drones-x31367"/><id>urn:uuid:75615b6d-fcae-4804-a60d-e66e735c4d55</id><updated>2026-05-16T00:59:58.823-04:00</updated><summary>Experts say drone warfare has become the deadliest threat to civilians in Sudan's conflict, with both the military and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces being supplied by various countries.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hochul criticizes LIRR unions' 'reckless' strike</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/hochul-criticizes-lirr-unions-reckless-strike-v22184"/><id>urn:uuid:feeb2a61-9623-4ddd-9393-385794ba4760</id><updated>2026-05-16T00:51:14.616-04:00</updated><summary>Gov. Kathy Hochul, after staying far from the final days of negotiations, weighed in on</summary></entry><entry><title>Sparks get off to fast start, hold off Tempo 99-95 behind Plum's 25 points</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/tempo-sparks-score-q82237"/><id>urn:uuid:5fad88d4-537a-4e36-b67b-6bf71387310e</id><updated>2026-05-16T00:36:20.443-04:00</updated><summary>Kelsey Plum scored 18 of her 25 points in the second half and the Los Angeles Sparks used a fast start before holding off the Toronto Tempo 99-95 on Friday night for their first win of the season.</summary></entry><entry><title>FDA official who scrutinized COVID shots and antidepressants is out in latest shake-up</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/tracy-beth-hoeg-fda-covid-drugs-makary-s18260"/><id>urn:uuid:96ab31ac-93fa-47ad-8bcb-f4725b62d6fd</id><updated>2026-05-16T00:28:35.528-04:00</updated><summary>The Food and Drug Administration's top drug official is leaving in the latest shake-up at the powerful health agency.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stephon Castle gives the Spurs 32 points in a 139-109 blowout to eliminate Timberwolves in Game 6</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/spurs-timberwolves-score-nba-playoffs-n24499"/><id>urn:uuid:b855c55f-2be0-432f-88d0-95ed3e340552</id><updated>2026-05-16T00:25:02.414-04:00</updated><summary>Stephon Castle had 32 points and 11 rebounds to highlight another dominant performance from the San Antonio backcourt, and Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs raced past the Minnesota Timberwolves 139-109 on Friday night to win the series in six games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Andy Pages leads Dodgers' 3-homer attack, bullpen throws 2-hitter in 6-0 victory over Angels</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/angels-dodgers-score-k76587"/><id>urn:uuid:d0eb64ad-7626-4f69-a9fb-01e27e2843e1</id><updated>2026-05-16T00:21:43.527-04:00</updated><summary>Andy Pages hit a three-run homer, eight relievers combined on a two-hitter and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-0 to secure their first three-game winning streak in May.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kurtz homers for 3rd straight game to help the Athletics beat the Giants 5-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/san-francisco-giants-athletics-score-mlb-j79454"/><id>urn:uuid:e303ada5-c818-4ac2-a228-a41d791c2207</id><updated>2026-05-16T00:21:05.700-04:00</updated><summary>Nick Kurtz homered for a third straight game, hitting a go-ahead three-run shot in the fifth inning and the Athletics beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 on Friday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vásquez tosses 6 scoreless innings, Miller gets MLB-best 14th save as Padres beat Mariners 2-0</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/padres-mariners-score-r07562"/><id>urn:uuid:6e36feb3-6f7a-4f18-b64d-db9b133fa44d</id><updated>2026-05-16T00:17:26.228-04:00</updated><summary>Randy Vásquez threw six shutout innings, Mason Miller worked a four-out save and Miguel Andujar hit an RBI double as the San Diego Padres beat the Seattle Mariners 2-0.</summary></entry><entry><title>Many see Andy Burnham as UK government's savior. First he needs a seat in Parliament</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/starmer-burnham-labour-elections-y11943"/><id>urn:uuid:3d3724e5-22fc-44e9-b239-4c576e17544d</id><updated>2026-05-16T00:16:29.396-04:00</updated><summary>Britain's government is in turmoil, and some see Andy Burnham as the one to save it.</summary></entry><entry><title>Unions: LIRR workers on strike</title><author><name>Bahar Ostadan</name><email>bahar.ostadan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/unions-lirr-workers-on-strike-p62766"/><id>urn:uuid:887b0f9d-12ac-46d6-9f73-c6809ea96f2b</id><updated>2026-05-16T00:07:52.455-04:00</updated><summary>Kevin Sexton, spokesman for the bargaining committee, told reporters just after 12 a.m. Saturday that</summary></entry><entry><title>Jalen Duren bounces back after struggling in Game 5 to keep Pistons' season alive</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/pistons-jalen-duren-cavaliers-a04100"/><id>urn:uuid:35a7f81c-fcdf-41af-b81e-5104fb2bc1e8</id><updated>2026-05-16T00:07:29.234-04:00</updated><summary>Jalen Duren helped keep the Detroit Pistons' season alive after struggling for most of their Eastern Conference second-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pozo's hit in 11th lifts Cardinals over Royals, setting off celebration among shirtless fans</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/royals-cardinals-g49174"/><id>urn:uuid:9cbc49ad-7c62-430f-a57b-8d7c6bf280dc</id><updated>2026-05-16T00:05:39.832-04:00</updated><summary>Yohel Pozo ended the game with his first hit in seven pinch-hit at-bats this season, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat I-70 rival Kansas City 5-4 in 11 innings to set off a celebration among about 100 shirtless fans in Busch Stadium's right-field seats.</summary></entry><entry><title>These women are training to represent the US in an Olympic sport they'd never heard of</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/olympics-2028-us-women-handball-y45509"/><id>urn:uuid:e399eeaa-f2d9-4a26-bbeb-20a2779c967e</id><updated>2026-05-16T00:05:08.800-04:00</updated><summary>With Los Angeles hosting the 2028 Olympics, the U.S. women's handball team will be able to play in the Games for the first time since 1996.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pope creates artificial intelligence study group as Vatican prepares to release his first encyclical</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/vatican-artificial-intelligence-pope-musk-nvidia-trump-i09718"/><id>urn:uuid:df1a60b4-5816-40d0-b0fa-0a3ea59e4ee9</id><updated>2026-05-16T00:04:29.384-04:00</updated><summary>Pope Leo XIV has created a study group on artificial intelligence in a sign of his ongoing concern about the technology.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ella Langley dominates the ACM Awards and Cody Johnson wins entertainer of the year</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/acm-awards-2026-winners-stream-h54898"/><id>urn:uuid:8b0c55b7-b22f-4865-b838-1cd9bbc788cd</id><updated>2026-05-16T00:02:58.222-04:00</updated><summary>Cody Johnson won the top prize of entertainer of the year at the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards, but it was Ella Langley's show from the start.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bulgaria wins the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with upbeat party anthem 'Bangaranga'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/eurovision-song-contest-grand-final-r53809"/><id>urn:uuid:fb087d15-ebf6-47d1-b691-d16db175c722</id><updated>2026-05-16T00:02:14.799-04:00</updated><summary>Bulgaria has won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with singer Dara's party anthem "Bangaranga."</summary></entry><entry><title>A Latino grocery store in Delaware turns its produce aisle into a music stage</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/fiesta-fresh-market-latino-grocery-store-concerts-r32506"/><id>urn:uuid:f6b08085-6968-46e2-9627-ee56e9b5b952</id><updated>2026-05-16T00:00:45.656-04:00</updated><summary>A family-owned Latino grocery store in Delaware is attracting online audiences and bands from far away with monthly concerts from diverse artists and genres.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sen. Cassidy knocked out of Louisiana Republican primary as Trump-backed Letlow, Fleming make runoff</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/louisiana-republican-senate-primary-2026-cassidy-letlow-k86386"/><id>urn:uuid:217c136c-6c64-4787-acfc-c20ab65a86e1</id><updated>2026-05-15T23:59:11.654-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming have advanced to a runoff in Louisiana's Republican Senate primary.</summary></entry><entry><title>In the birthplace of Civil Rights Movement, groups rally to defend Black political representation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/voting-rights-act-rally-alabama-scotus-i48204"/><id>urn:uuid:baf3de5d-1a25-46bf-8763-ad5d7e75be52</id><updated>2026-05-15T23:57:47.068-04:00</updated><summary>Thousands of people gathered in Montgomery, Alabama, to mobilize support for voting rights amid concerns about redistricting efforts.</summary></entry><entry><title>Not the kind of strike they came to see</title><author><name>Roger Rubin</name><email>roger.rubin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/not-the-kind-of-strike-they-came-to-see-l02070"/><id>urn:uuid:863aefb4-2e80-43c7-a4fa-5b11b7543e7a</id><updated>2026-05-15T23:48:41.452-04:00</updated><summary>Victoria and Christian Smith of Glen Oaks, Queens, are Yankees fans who came to Citi</summary></entry><entry><title>David Lennon: Yankees' Cam Schlittler just keeps on impressing</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/subway-series-yankees-mets-b71p6umh"/><id>urn:uuid:f265e86f-b3c5-45d5-82ca-cb516bfb440c</id><updated>2026-05-15T23:45:01.466-04:00</updated><summary>The Mets proved to be little more than a speed bump Friday night for what is fast developing into a potential Cy Young Award season for Cam Schlittler.</summary></entry><entry><title>Merrill Kelly throws 1st career complete game, Diamondbacks beat Rockies 9-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/diamondbacks-rockies-score-w44011"/><id>urn:uuid:192ff824-bcaa-493f-836e-24b3229ab6a9</id><updated>2026-05-15T23:43:43.379-04:00</updated><summary>Merrill Kelly threw his first career complete game, Ildemaro Vargas was 4 for 5 with a double and two RBIs and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 9-1 on Friday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kyle Schwarber is on a heater. So are the Phillies. It's not a coincidence</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/phillies-kyle-schwarber-r30781"/><id>urn:uuid:bd8016d0-43dd-478a-b2d1-60a7c3e2227a</id><updated>2026-05-15T23:40:05.427-04:00</updated><summary>Kyle Schwarber is on a hot streak and so are the Philadelphia Phillies.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kelly's tiebreaking single, 4 RBIs lead Cubs to 10-5 win at White Sox</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-white-sox-score-b30881"/><id>urn:uuid:85f0a29c-da5e-42dc-a3db-ac0f56416441</id><updated>2026-05-15T23:19:16.592-04:00</updated><summary>Carson Kelly hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and drove in four runs as the Chicago Cubs stopped a five-game White Sox winning streak with a 10-5 victory over their crosstown rival.</summary></entry><entry><title>Postal worker Jenry Buestan Gutama, of Moriches, charged with rape and endangering the welfare of a child</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/moriches-east-hampton-crime-suffolk-bk079rnz"/><id>urn:uuid:13bb5df2-4284-4951-b0c4-849dd1013adf</id><updated>2026-05-15T23:11:39.713-04:00</updated><summary>Jenry S Buestan Gutama, 23, assaulted a minor who "is familiar with" him in an USPS vehicle, the East Hampton Town Police Department said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sonia Citron scores 30 as Mystics top Fever 104-102 in OT despite Caitlin Clark's heroics</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/mystics-fever-score-b30440"/><id>urn:uuid:9cff7a35-4157-45fa-bddc-4b6591f90c39</id><updated>2026-05-15T22:43:37.992-04:00</updated><summary>Sonia Citron scored 30 points, Kiki Iriafen had 25 points and 13 rebounds, and the Washington Mystics edged Indiana 104-102 after Caitlin Clark forced overtime with a dramatic 3-pointer and 17 points in the fourth quarter.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mike Yastrzemski's 10th-inning single sends the Braves past the Red Sox 3-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-braves-score-o37609"/><id>urn:uuid:b3a68a2a-2e29-4ade-b4e5-7f2058a0e078</id><updated>2026-05-15T22:31:11.644-04:00</updated><summary>Mike Yastrzemski led off the 10th inning with a single to left field to score automatic runner Ha-Seong Kim, and the major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Matt McLain drives in 3 runs, Reds survive brutal innings by bullpen and hold off Guardians 7-6</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/reds-guardians-score-b54018"/><id>urn:uuid:7c93db3d-7300-4a8a-97cb-5b0610378d83</id><updated>2026-05-15T22:27:00.653-04:00</updated><summary>Matt McLain drove in three runs and Cincinnati survived a brutal inning by its bullpen as the Reds snapped a seven-game road losing streak with a 7-6 win over the Cleveland Guardians.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ashby becomes first 8-game winner, Brewers beat Twins 3-2 with help of interference call</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/brewers-twins-score-h79288"/><id>urn:uuid:b1443cb4-9369-45bc-a6f6-6919d24b3100</id><updated>2026-05-15T22:25:36.496-04:00</updated><summary>Aaron Ashby became the major leagues' first eight-game winner, helped when an interference call on third baseman Royce Lewis allowed the tying run to score in a two-run eighth inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 for their seventh win in eight games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Subway Series: Yankees' Cam Schlittler tosses gem; Mets' Clay Holmes suffers fractured right fibula</title><author><name>Laura Albanese</name><email>laura.albanese@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/subway-series-yankees-mets-hvjq4d61"/><id>urn:uuid:e9c84f38-0b55-4c87-a166-caa1b39bac14</id><updated>2026-05-15T22:24:02.597-04:00</updated><summary>After going 8-4 against four sub-.500 teams, the Mets again were victimized by their own offense.</summary></entry><entry><title>Delays expected on road to George Washington Bridge as crews conduct inspections after falling debris</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/george-washington-bridge-debris-expressway-kw8iy7oz"/><id>urn:uuid:852a824b-0ca4-4294-83d4-19f666c77261</id><updated>2026-05-15T22:20:07.737-04:00</updated><summary>Starting at Friday night, two upper level eastbound and westbound lanes of the Trans-Manhattan Expressway will close through sometime next week as crews conduct inspections following falling debris, the Port Authority said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Schwarber hits majors-leading 19th and 20th HRs, Phillies beat Pirates 11-9 in 10 innings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/phillies-pirates-score-g80033"/><id>urn:uuid:d0bdcd26-38c6-4cd4-b06a-3bdb2be0528a</id><updated>2026-05-15T22:19:37.213-04:00</updated><summary>Kyle Schwarber hit his majors-leading 19th and 20th home runs of the season and Philadelphia rallied past Pittsburgh 11-9 in 10 innings.</summary></entry><entry><title>A'ja Wilson scores 45 points as the Aces outlast the short-handed Sun 101-94</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/aces-sun-score-j26546"/><id>urn:uuid:72cad422-2c92-487e-a6ba-f6f499c325df</id><updated>2026-05-15T22:04:45.547-04:00</updated><summary>A'ja Wilson scored 45 points to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the short-handed Connecticut Sun 101-94.</summary></entry><entry><title>Torkelson's 2-out single in ninth lifts Tigers to 3-2 victory over Blue Jays</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-tigers-score-m52476"/><id>urn:uuid:6bb7fd15-7824-4d0d-9e02-3be4c0e4db69</id><updated>2026-05-15T21:59:17.787-04:00</updated><summary>Spencer Torkelson drove in the winning run with an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Detroit Tigers snapped a three-game losing streak by edging the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mullins homers and has 3 singles to help AL East-leading Rays beat Marlins 7-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/marlins-rays-score-c74894"/><id>urn:uuid:7fc9e5c1-c5cf-410e-b1ce-26d0343deb3d</id><updated>2026-05-15T21:54:39.211-04:00</updated><summary>Cedric Mullins homered and singled three time in four at-bats to help the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Miami Marlins 7-2 on Friday night for their 11th victory in 13 games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cade Cunningham scores 21 and Pistons dominate 2nd half to beat Cavs 115-94 and force Game 7</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/pistons-cavaliers-score-h28613"/><id>urn:uuid:02ab4947-3372-4178-a4f1-481f39410980</id><updated>2026-05-15T21:53:30.467-04:00</updated><summary>Cade Cunningham scored 21 points and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons dominated the second half, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-94 to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference second-round series.</summary></entry><entry><title>Padres recall righty Alek Jacob from Triple-A El Paso, place RHP Matt Waldron on 15-day injured list</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/jacob-waldron-giolito-padres-m03622"/><id>urn:uuid:fb31d809-454a-4e6c-a0fa-656cf107bcbe</id><updated>2026-05-15T21:49:23.494-04:00</updated><summary>The San Diego Padres recalled right-hander Alek Jacob from Triple-A El Paso and placed righty Matt Waldron on the 15-day injured list with a right upper arm injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lile hits another homer, Littell throws 5 scoreless as Nationals hang on to beat Orioles 3-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/orioles-nationals-score-v16647"/><id>urn:uuid:7e8007df-a823-495c-94c0-92a15bb0663a</id><updated>2026-05-15T21:40:11.941-04:00</updated><summary>Daylen Lile homered for the fourth time in his last four games, Zack Littell tossed five scoreless innings in his best start of the season and the Washington Nationals held on to beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mariners star catcher Cal Raleigh had hunch right oblique injury would cause IL stint</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/raleigh-oblique-il-b15822"/><id>urn:uuid:d4fd6da6-7ac9-4e9a-b6a7-1668071ccea6</id><updated>2026-05-15T21:25:08.476-04:00</updated><summary>When Cal Raleigh left the Seattle Mariners' 4-3 loss to the Houston Astros in the eighth inning after aggravating an injury to his right side, he had a hunch an injured list stint was in store.</summary></entry><entry><title>Syosset boys lacrosse's Ryan Rosenfeld scores in OT to beat Massapequa; Brody Waxer nets seven goals</title><author><name>Brian Heyman</name><email>brian.heyman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/boys-lacrosse/nassau-boys-lacrosse-massapequa-at-syosset-mtutqyxv"/><id>urn:uuid:8f94fc02-f9dc-4e90-a650-6b42f2c8bc7c</id><updated>2026-05-15T21:14:51.422-04:00</updated><summary>Syosset's Brody Waxer scored seven goals in home win over Massapequa.</summary></entry><entry><title>High school roundup: Baseball, softball and girls lacrosse</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/high-school-roundup-jjtvprbi"/><id>urn:uuid:df8b1847-9f8e-4aad-86f7-3bb4268e5f24</id><updated>2026-05-15T21:12:49.944-04:00</updated><summary>A recap of Long Island high school sporting events from Thursday and Friday.</summary></entry><entry><title>PGA Championship starting times at Aronimink</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/pga-championship-tee-times-l84141"/><id>urn:uuid:21c92da8-8d81-4e2f-9955-7c37c4deac73</id><updated>2026-05-15T21:07:36.121-04:00</updated><summary>Tee times for the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.</summary></entry><entry><title>'It's going to be hard'</title><author><name>Janon Fisher</name><email>janon.fisher@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/-it-s-going-to-be-hard--o79508"/><id>urn:uuid:d7dfe042-11e4-413f-b1c1-1e573b59f5b2</id><updated>2026-05-15T21:07:25.981-04:00</updated><summary>Patricia Brown, a director of social work programs who lives in Brentwood, leaned against a</summary></entry><entry><title>An unheralded pair of long shots, Smalley and McNealy, lead the PGA Championship</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/pga-championship-h25845"/><id>urn:uuid:0b79df80-7550-4d95-b64c-4aca06c33164</id><updated>2026-05-15T21:06:28.341-04:00</updated><summary>Alex Smalley's performance in the second round of the PGA Championship defied his winless run on the PGA Tour.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wild vets Brodin, Eriksson Ek each had broken foot that kept them out of playoff series loss to Avs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/wild-brodin-eriksson-ek-injuries-w47495"/><id>urn:uuid:59711538-0d20-473c-88b9-9053dac9eb4a</id><updated>2026-05-15T20:55:11.923-04:00</updated><summary>Defenseman Jonas Brodin and center Joel Eriksson Ek were unable to play for Minnesota in the second-round series against Colorado in the NHL playoffs because of broken bones in their feet.</summary></entry><entry><title>The standoff, summarized</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/the-standoff-summarized-r33991"/><id>urn:uuid:80c93b5e-2b23-4e31-87f3-4c2497374f18</id><updated>2026-05-15T20:46:12.274-04:00</updated><summary>As the clock ticks down to a possible LIRR strike, catch up on Newsday transportation</summary></entry><entry><title>A minor-league Pirates affiliate coasts to 28-1 win over mistake-prone Orioles affiliate</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/orioles-pirates-minor-league-28-runs-e69546"/><id>urn:uuid:1dd03a80-c97b-41c1-8652-173705f39bcf</id><updated>2026-05-15T20:24:44.391-04:00</updated><summary>A minor-league affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates had a 28-1 victory over a mistake-prone Baltimore Orioles affiliate Friday in the Florida Complex League.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trevor Bauer's special autograph session brings out Ducks fans before Friday night's game</title><author><name>Michael Sicoli</name><email>michael.sicoli@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/local/ducks/ducks-trevor-bauer-djis6q3q"/><id>urn:uuid:0689b820-dbba-47ed-acc8-90c6fc8d0db5</id><updated>2026-05-15T20:05:54.790-04:00</updated><summary>The first 2,000 fans received a poster of Trevor Bauer, who signed autographs for about 30 minutes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Felix Rosenqvist, Scott McLaughlin reach the top of Indianapolis 500 speed charts on Fast Friday</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/indycar-indianapolis-500-qualifying-i66522"/><id>urn:uuid:3fab5ae7-4280-4c41-913d-de19eee5f4b5</id><updated>2026-05-15T20:01:09.681-04:00</updated><summary>Felix Rosenqvist took advantage of the friendly, late afternoon weather conditions to reach the top of the Indianapolis 500 speed charts on Fast Friday.</summary></entry><entry><title>PWHL to choose San Jose as its 4th expansion market, AP sources say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/pwhl-expansion-san-jose-o56177"/><id>urn:uuid:d4564777-6ee1-4453-9139-54638f7cb1d9</id><updated>2026-05-15T19:58:44.419-04:00</updated><summary>Two people with knowledge of the discussions tell The Associated Press that the PWHL is bringing women's hockey to the Bay Area by choosing San Jose, California, as its fourth and final market during the league's latest round of expansion.</summary></entry><entry><title>A record-breaking race and Catholic blessing highlight the role of faith for Kenyan runners</title><author><name> Religion News Service</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/kenya-marathon-sabastian-sawe-world-record-christian-q66330"/><id>urn:uuid:acf492a1-cfbe-4595-98d0-ca0809fcfb98</id><updated>2026-05-15T19:53:50.212-04:00</updated><summary>A Catholic church in Eldoret, an epicenter of global long-distance running in the north Rift Valley region of Kenya, is in the spotlight after a runner prayed there and later won the London Marathon.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cleveland celebrates 2016 team, an unforgettable season and a World Series that slipped away</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/guardians-2016-world-series-a58569"/><id>urn:uuid:ba142a3c-1f2e-4a8e-990f-972860407035</id><updated>2026-05-15T19:51:39.709-04:00</updated><summary>Sometimes it's OK to celebrate heartbreak, even if it still stings.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ko and Doherty lead in Cincinnati, with Korda 3 back in bid for 3rd straight win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/lpga-tour-golf-kroger-queen-city-b91244"/><id>urn:uuid:64c5213f-a0de-4f5a-aaef-510480817922</id><updated>2026-05-15T19:38:51.405-04:00</updated><summary>Jin Young Ko and Amanda Doherty each shot 4-under 66 on Friday to share the second-round lead in the Kroger Queen City Championship, with Nelly Korda three shots back in her bid for a third straight victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island's Chris Gabriele misses the cut at PGA Championship</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/chris-gabriele-pga-championship-fhjxjl7o"/><id>urn:uuid:005287a8-dfa4-4720-bb6a-62cc8bf94ddd</id><updated>2026-05-15T19:36:04.152-04:00</updated><summary>The Old Westbury CC head pro shot a second straight 77 at the Aronimink Golf Club.</summary></entry><entry><title>Steve Kerr remains committed to coaching Warriors following some doubts after the season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/warriors-steve-kerr-return-q50481"/><id>urn:uuid:938bc27c-d79d-4412-a396-e6c51466ce44</id><updated>2026-05-15T19:34:33.197-04:00</updated><summary>Steve Kerr says he still loves coaching the Golden State Warriors.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ex-Sinaloa security chief is first of 10 indicted Mexican officials to surrender to US authorities</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mexico-us-indictment-drugs-sinaloa-l62351"/><id>urn:uuid:e27ddc7f-1ba6-4a29-b8e3-ed4eb31a0cfa</id><updated>2026-05-15T19:32:59.994-04:00</updated><summary>The former secretary of public security for Mexico's Sinaloa state has appeared in a U.S. court days after his arrest in Arizona on charges he and other officials took bribes to help the Sinaloa Cartel smuggle vast quantities of drugs into the U.S. Gerardo Mérida Sánchez, 66, was not required to enter a plea during his initial appearance on Friday in federal court in Manhattan.</summary></entry><entry><title>David Lennon: For Mets, this Subway Series means more in terms of getting back on right track</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/subway-series-mets-yankees-i0yifoqq"/><id>urn:uuid:8cccf03e-6a0c-417e-8c3a-64955a92feb6</id><updated>2026-05-15T19:32:45.152-04:00</updated><summary>Regardless of which borough you're from, the goal of the Subway Series is always to manage expectations.</summary></entry><entry><title>The US turns to Guyana's bauxite in its latest push for Latin America's resources</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/guyana-bauxite-us-visit-jacob-helberg-g46580"/><id>urn:uuid:68992a24-a871-46f2-a982-2a504b34873a</id><updated>2026-05-15T19:29:17.675-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. is turning its attention to Guyana's bauxite for business opportunities.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about Harvey Weinstein's cases after his recent mistrial</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/harvey-weinstein-metoo-rape-trial-jessica-mann-c61596"/><id>urn:uuid:041e02f1-0cfd-4d27-b237-541055a98b0f</id><updated>2026-05-15T18:59:26.695-04:00</updated><summary>A New York has declared a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein's rape case from the #MeToo-era that has gone to trial three times so far after a jury was unable to come to a unanimous decision.</summary></entry><entry><title>Berkshire Hathaway triples Alphabet stake and invests in Delta and Macy's under new CEO</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/berkshire-hathaway-warren-buffett-greg-abel-portfolio-u81451"/><id>urn:uuid:311d2f5f-0b80-48f4-ac33-71befa4451c9</id><updated>2026-05-15T18:44:54.166-04:00</updated><summary>Berkshire Hathaway more than tripled the size of its investment in Google's parent company and bought over $2.6 billion worth of Delta Airlines stock as Greg Abel settled into the CEO job after taking over from Warren Buffett at the start of the year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Charles Woodson Jr., son of 1997 Heisman winner, commits to play at Michigan in 2027</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/charles-woodson-jr-michigan-heisman-l00919"/><id>urn:uuid:f5dcbb01-c3da-4222-9ffb-ea623f34c221</id><updated>2026-05-15T18:44:16.034-04:00</updated><summary>Charles Woodson Jr. has committed to play college football at Michigan, which is where his dad won the Heisman Trophy in 1997.</summary></entry><entry><title>Plane carrying pickleball players to Texas tournament broke apart midair, report finds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/texas-plane-crash-pickleball-players-p79376"/><id>urn:uuid:c902649d-c815-42fe-a97a-c07fa6a2edd1</id><updated>2026-05-15T18:42:59.288-04:00</updated><summary>A preliminary federal investigation report has found that the small plane that crashed while carrying five people to a pickleball tournament near Austin, Texas, last month broke apart midair.</summary></entry><entry><title>Supreme Court rejects Virginia's bid to restore congressional map favoring Democrats</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/supreme-court-virginia-redistricting-democrats-republicans-u55008"/><id>urn:uuid:87435e47-9b34-4862-a8cc-bc87e9b9440f</id><updated>2026-05-15T18:39:14.241-04:00</updated><summary>The Supreme Court has rejected Virginia's bid to restore a congressional map that would have given Democrats a chance to pick up four seats in the closely divided House of Representatives.</summary></entry><entry><title>My Miss Mo holds on to win the Black-Eyed Susan by 1 3/4 lengths over Jumping the Gun</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/horse-racing/blackeyed-susan-laurel-l16350"/><id>urn:uuid:2868a340-ccd4-4e7f-b398-abfa3508b9c7</id><updated>2026-05-15T18:38:33.439-04:00</updated><summary>My Miss Mo has won the Black-Eyed Susan at Laurel Park, holding off a spirited effort from Jumping the Gun to win the 1 1/8-mile race for 3-year-old fillies that takes place a day before the Preakness.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dodgers' Blake Snell scratched from start with loose bodies in left elbow. His return is uncertain</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-blake-snell-scratched-b40601"/><id>urn:uuid:00db0ca0-cec6-4fc3-8c59-a8c64356bfdd</id><updated>2026-05-15T18:34:58.223-04:00</updated><summary>Blake Snell has loose bodies in his left elbow, and the Los Angeles Dodgers' two-time Cy Young Award winner is once again sidelined indefinitely.</summary></entry><entry><title>Balls and strikes: Despite possible workers' walkout, Yankees, Mets fans head to Citi Field</title><author><name>John Asbury</name><email>john.asbury@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/balls-and-strikes-despite-possible-workers-walkout-yankees-mets-fans-head-to-citi-field-d93326"/><id>urn:uuid:2b689820-dd5b-4c39-8d65-f93621a991a8</id><updated>2026-05-15T18:28:28.437-04:00</updated><summary>Dozens of passengers, including Yankees and Mets fans, boarded trains Friday evening in Huntington heading</summary></entry><entry><title>Port Washington commuter looks forward to going back 'to normal'</title><author><name>David Olson</name><email>david.olson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/port-washington-commuter-looks-forward-to-going-back-to-normal--t63243"/><id>urn:uuid:ad6433cc-7d65-454c-975f-cb49bfc7d7b8</id><updated>2026-05-15T18:14:57.650-04:00</updated><summary>Everton Wallace of Port Washington commutes four days a week to his job in a</summary></entry><entry><title>LIRR strike could cost New York area $61 million daily, state comptroller says</title><author><name>James T. Madore</name><email>james.madore@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/lirr-strike-economic-fallout-dinapoli-tourism-j094d4ta"/><id>urn:uuid:b803904c-3450-4ae7-b2f0-56fb2213d083</id><updated>2026-05-15T18:02:14.402-04:00</updated><summary>Business leaders predicted a prolonged work stoppage would be devastating to the start of the summer tourism season on Memorial Day.</summary></entry><entry><title>Barbara Barker: The Karl-Anthony Towns-Mike Brown joint decision that changed the Knicks' season</title><author><name>Barbara Barker</name><email>barbara.barker@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/barbara-barker/karl-anthony-towns-mike-brown-knicks-qd83lx5f"/><id>urn:uuid:c896f60d-c1cd-4347-83ca-0454d54e9925</id><updated>2026-05-15T18:01:51.571-04:00</updated><summary>Since Karl-Anthony Towns has taken more of a facilitator role in the Knicks' offense, they are 7-0 with wins by an average of 26.4 points.</summary></entry><entry><title>How to get there now that the LIRR has shut down</title><author><name>Nicholas Spangler</name><email>nicholas.spangler@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/alternate-transportation-strike-lirr-yjrgfnrm"/><id>urn:uuid:743d3ae8-c855-496f-8e99-14d27567f2f2</id><updated>2026-05-15T17:57:08.139-04:00</updated><summary>About 270,000 daily riders will be scrambling for transportation alternatives if the strike continues.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scheffler calls PGA Championship pin placements the hardest he's ever seen</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/pga-championship-aronimink-pins-scheffler-c59843"/><id>urn:uuid:a23411ed-9445-49c9-a7be-26a511863e9f</id><updated>2026-05-15T17:46:45.799-04:00</updated><summary>The scoring at the PGA Championship is especially high, and a big reason is the greens at Aronimink.</summary></entry><entry><title>Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg has Tommy John surgery, will miss season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/westburg-tommy-john-surgery-f14054"/><id>urn:uuid:d08b03c2-c6ad-4b93-ad86-ed78d0a7dc6d</id><updated>2026-05-15T17:39:33.196-04:00</updated><summary>Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg had Tommy John surgery on his injured right elbow Wednesday and will miss the 2026 season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Director of citizens advisory committee to the MTA urges 2 sides to find 'consensus'</title><author><name>John Asbury</name><email>john.asbury@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/director-of-citizens-advisory-committee-to-the-mta-urges-2-sides-to-find-consensus--v66901"/><id>urn:uuid:39d014ea-5fc9-4fc3-b12c-749e5cd9aca2</id><updated>2026-05-15T17:34:26.067-04:00</updated><summary>The executive director of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA, Lisa Daglian, on</summary></entry><entry><title>Colorado's Democratic governor commutes ex-election clerk Tina Peters' sentence after Trump pressure</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/tina-peters-polis-colorado-clemency-trump-o90316"/><id>urn:uuid:e26dd7e9-d988-43b0-bc27-575010604147</id><updated>2026-05-15T17:09:20.912-04:00</updated><summary>Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is commuting the sentence of a former county clerk and election conspiracy theorist following pressure from President Donald Trump.</summary></entry><entry><title>Watkins shines as Aston Villa overruns Liverpool to secure Champions League place</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/aston-villa-liverpool-premier-league-watkins-k32027"/><id>urn:uuid:38709e43-9685-45ac-b678-a23db7d33540</id><updated>2026-05-15T17:08:23.913-04:00</updated><summary>Aston Villa has secured a place in next season's Champions League by beating Liverpool 4-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Colt making his racing debut dies after a race at Laurel, the day before the Preakness</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/horse-racing/preakness-laurel-park-fatality-g61300"/><id>urn:uuid:a535da15-cf2b-431f-af75-f8c43afdf3a8</id><updated>2026-05-15T17:07:38.693-04:00</updated><summary>A 3-year-old colt making his racing debut has died shortly after running in the first race at Laurel Park, a day before the track is set to host the Preakness.</summary></entry><entry><title>Golden Knights docked 2nd-round pick, John Tortorella fined $100K for breaking media rules</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/vegas-golden-knights-john-tortorella-k77677"/><id>urn:uuid:63111efd-0bac-4d5a-8317-71160bcc9275</id><updated>2026-05-15T17:03:03.490-04:00</updated><summary>The NHL has docked the Vegas Golden Knights a second-round pick in next month's draft for violating media rules after their series-clinching Game 6 victory at Anaheim.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gaza airstrike targeted Hamas military wing leader, Israel says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/gaza-hamas-israel-strike-c42067"/><id>urn:uuid:006629fc-a517-46f4-bb73-21ca40f62882</id><updated>2026-05-15T16:53:27.218-04:00</updated><summary>Israeli officials say an airstrike in Gaza has targeted Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the leader of Hamas' military wing.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man pleads guilty in shooting death of rapper Young Dolph at a Memphis bakery</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/young-dolph-killed-memphis-shooting-guilty-plea-g96614"/><id>urn:uuid:dde9d5c4-4d4c-4adf-9f69-c2fafc03a6c9</id><updated>2026-05-15T16:38:13.852-04:00</updated><summary>A Tennessee man has pleaded guilty in the 2021 shooting death of Young Dolph during a daytime ambush at a Memphis bakery.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hochul largely keeps her distance as pressure builds for LIRR resolution</title><author><name>Yancey Roy</name><email>yancey.roy@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/hochul-lirr-gaik0td2"/><id>urn:uuid:c353ddec-e9c7-4061-ba80-5c4255cac94b</id><updated>2026-05-15T16:37:33.680-04:00</updated><summary>The governor has urged the two sides to find some "middle ground."</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees' Max Fried placed on 15-day injured list with bone bruise in left elbow</title><author><name>Roger Rubin</name><email>roger.rubin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/max-fried-yankees-elbow-injury-vxxqchwk"/><id>urn:uuid:22d11586-8fdb-4ead-bcdb-481d36ad6810</id><updated>2026-05-15T16:36:38.105-04:00</updated><summary>The lefthander will get more imaging in a few weeks to determine when he can resume throwing.</summary></entry><entry><title>Deer Park murder trial: 'It was like Armageddon hit'</title><author><name>Grant Parpan</name><email>grant.parpan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/deer-park-nail-salon-crash-steven-schwally-murder-trial-y7e795yt"/><id>urn:uuid:5916121d-db65-492d-a8c7-385d53a4b1eb</id><updated>2026-05-15T16:34:51.981-04:00</updated><summary>Michael Mehale testified at the depraved-indifference murder trial of Steven Schwally, the alleged driver of the vehicle. "There was nothing left [of the storefront]."</summary></entry><entry><title>School bus crash in Freeport causes no major injuries, police say</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/school-bus-crash-freeport-y755uscf"/><id>urn:uuid:17afde8e-8bf8-408c-810f-6b9a72735159</id><updated>2026-05-15T16:33:48.901-04:00</updated><summary>The Freeport school district was investigating the incident but could not immediately provide details Friday afternoon.</summary></entry><entry><title>Federal judge halts Texas immigration law the day before it was set to take effect</title><author><name> The Texas Tribune</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/federal-judge-texas-immigration-law-n08507"/><id>urn:uuid:b5d2c8b0-2c55-450e-9280-ebedf3ceace2</id><updated>2026-05-15T16:27:29.907-04:00</updated><summary>A Texas law allowing police to arrest people suspected of illegal border crossings has been halted a day before it was set to take effect.</summary></entry><entry><title>Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal playing catch a week after elbow surgery</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/skubal-elbow-surgery-v13178"/><id>urn:uuid:e9e7e2f5-88a1-498a-85f3-52d2ed7aa831</id><updated>2026-05-15T16:19:46.053-04:00</updated><summary>Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has started playing catch and soft tossing, just over a week after elbow surgery.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suspect in shooting of Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy arrested in Kentucky</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/missouri-ahmad-hardy-shooting-arrest-c03778"/><id>urn:uuid:7bc23966-dac6-4b54-a358-69a933ae0276</id><updated>2026-05-15T16:19:31.189-04:00</updated><summary>A 20-year-old man wanted in connection to the shooting of Missouri football star Ahmad Hardy at an outdoor concert in Mississippi has been arrested.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rose's final-hole eagle ensures weekend tee times at the PGA Championship; DeChambeau misses cut</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/justin-rose-pga-championship-p08206"/><id>urn:uuid:c044e455-43bf-4c92-a46f-2a56d542bf33</id><updated>2026-05-15T16:13:32.527-04:00</updated><summary>Justin Rose used a dramatic final-hole eagle to make his two-round total good enough to beat the 4-over cut line and secure a weekend stay at Aronimink Golf Club.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump administration sues Catholic diocese to seize land near El Paso for border barrier</title><author><name> The Texas Tribune</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/immigration-mount-cristo-rey-trump-lawsuit-diocese-v80617"/><id>urn:uuid:f01dcfb7-f511-4a4b-a884-b78b73da41a8</id><updated>2026-05-15T16:09:02.453-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration wants to seize 14 acres of land outside El Paso that's owned by the Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces, New Mexico, to install border barriers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dystany Spurlock is 1st Black woman to race in one of NASCAR's national series, crashes in debut</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/nascar-dystany-spurlock-g34511"/><id>urn:uuid:8f6521ac-b0be-4e53-b942-335c55d5ee50</id><updated>2026-05-15T16:07:35.537-04:00</updated><summary>Dystany Spurlock became the first Black woman to compete in one of NASCAR's three national series, crashing on lap 39 in her debut in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Dover Motor Speedway.</summary></entry><entry><title>LIRR strike would lead to higher rideshare prices to NYC, experts say</title><author><name>Celia Young</name><email>celia.young@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/lirr-strike-ridesharing-uber-lyft-q8rlyyok"/><id>urn:uuid:14499229-c28d-4b58-9e16-33700b0ac7d6</id><updated>2026-05-15T16:05:44.428-04:00</updated><summary>Whether prices go up on rideshare platforms such as Uber and Lyft depends on demand.</summary></entry><entry><title>PHOTO ESSAY: Glitter, wings and whimsy: Black cosplayers turn Georgia woods into a fae wonderland</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/black-fae-fest-photo-essay-q61938"/><id>urn:uuid:dc3a194a-93ad-414a-ac48-0147406476c6</id><updated>2026-05-15T15:59:34.922-04:00</updated><summary>WARM SPRINGS, Georgia — Wearing gauzy wings and floaty dresses in a rainbow of colors,</summary></entry><entry><title>California lawmakers rush $25 million to hospitals without knowing who qualifies</title><author><name> CalMatters</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-lawmakers-rush-grant-to-struggling-hospitals-x25661"/><id>urn:uuid:542af902-6b74-4647-9cdc-79426de1d991</id><updated>2026-05-15T15:52:12.488-04:00</updated><summary>A $25 million grant to support struggling hospitals in California has become law just days after its introduction.</summary></entry><entry><title>Backyard ladders and 'sky decks' turn Aronimink homes into free PGA Championship seats</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/pga-golf-championship-major-o15383"/><id>urn:uuid:d3aab075-7c70-4fff-8d6d-5e847bedb5d1</id><updated>2026-05-15T15:48:00.230-04:00</updated><summary>Golf fans are finding creative ways to enjoy the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.</summary></entry><entry><title>Moscow court orders Euroclear to pay compensation to Russia's central bank over seized assets</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-eu-ukraine-assets-moscow-court-euroclear-u17434"/><id>urn:uuid:79c0bf9d-3900-4d98-b205-5254b9dfc842</id><updated>2026-05-15T15:46:32.127-04:00</updated><summary>A Moscow court has ruled in favor of Russia's Central Bank in its lawsuit against Euroclear, the Brussels-based clearing house that holds the bulk of Moscow's frozen assets in Europe, Russian media has reported.</summary></entry><entry><title>Academy Award winning actor Brendan Fraser to serve as Indianapolis 500's honorary starter</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/indianapolis-500-indycar-d30986"/><id>urn:uuid:4f819501-f9e2-454e-96b9-dc4a448c8b4a</id><updated>2026-05-15T15:45:52.177-04:00</updated><summary>Academy Award winning actor Brendan Fraser has been selected as the honorary starter for next week's Indianapolis 500, race organizers have announced.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mechanic Roberto Orozco-Ramirez walks free after more than 100 days in jail on immigration charges</title><author><name> Montana Free Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/froid-mechanic-immigration-charges-free-f49456"/><id>urn:uuid:8fb2c6ad-605b-4787-8dfd-5b8b009e260f</id><updated>2026-05-15T15:42:42.710-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge in Montana has ordered the release of Roberto Orozco-Ramirez, a diesel mechanic detained for over 100 days on immigration charges.</summary></entry><entry><title>No practice. Plan for the best. That's the Ruff approach with Sabres facing elimination vs Canadiens</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/nhl-playoffs-canadiens-sabres-c47068"/><id>urn:uuid:9cd9baf2-6078-44f9-b1d3-1bd7e1dca4f4</id><updated>2026-05-15T15:28:43.740-04:00</updated><summary>No practice.</summary></entry><entry><title>New Wings exhibit traces Paul McCartney's reinvention as husband, father and bandleader</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/paul-mccartney-wings-ohio-exhibit-g06512"/><id>urn:uuid:9f8c9f2a-36fe-467c-ad9c-fb68d53af6a3</id><updated>2026-05-15T15:25:43.421-04:00</updated><summary>A new exhibit at the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland features the largest public display ever assembled of Paul McCartney's personal artifacts.</summary></entry><entry><title>The PGA Championship has the biggest logjam at a major in 24 years.</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/pga-championship-aronimink-gotterup-matsuyama-scheffler-mcilroy-l00335"/><id>urn:uuid:12870252-1c3e-449d-9c55-b63985ef91e0</id><updated>2026-05-15T15:17:44.612-04:00</updated><summary>Alex Smalley and Maverick McNealy share the lead at the PGA Championship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wyoming cuts wolf hunt in half to buoy Yellowstone region's disease-depleted population</title><author><name> WyoFile</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/wyoming-wolves-distemper-population-hunting-b58405"/><id>urn:uuid:630dede0-f80e-46b0-971c-5eb64b5e0659</id><updated>2026-05-15T15:06:15.567-04:00</updated><summary>Wyoming wildlife managers plan to cut wolf hunting by 50% after a canine distemper outbreak reduced wolf numbers to their lowest in two decades.</summary></entry><entry><title>NCAA bans ex-Abilene Christian basketball player Airion Simmons for alleged role in throwing games</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/abilene-christian-airion-simmons-c89827"/><id>urn:uuid:3da092e5-1865-4525-9a37-197a223c1171</id><updated>2026-05-15T14:58:58.997-04:00</updated><summary>A former Abilene Christian men's basketball player has been permanently banned by the NCAA for allegedly helping rig basketball games for sports bettors.</summary></entry><entry><title>Israeli forces set up a camp in the Iraqi desert during Iran war, officials say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iraq-israel-camp-desert-iran-y43058"/><id>urn:uuid:4886a976-2378-492b-b5b4-117a67ed5559</id><updated>2026-05-15T14:56:08.358-04:00</updated><summary>Israeli forces set up a temporary post in the Iraqi desert during the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, according to officials.</summary></entry><entry><title>Students missing following attack by armed groups on school in northeastern Nigeria, police say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nigeria-borno-school-attack-boko-haram-militants-armed-groups-s55289"/><id>urn:uuid:00ca5f6d-354f-48c3-92b4-5e8c335690c5</id><updated>2026-05-15T14:51:10.148-04:00</updated><summary>Suspected jihadi militants have attacked a secondary school in Nigeria's northeastern Borno state.</summary></entry><entry><title>OG Anunoby practices in full with Knicks</title><author><name>Barbara Barker</name><email>barbara.barker@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/anunoby-injury-update-u51uv14s"/><id>urn:uuid:54e0c2a8-cfe8-4353-b9c5-c5e430ad3947</id><updated>2026-05-15T14:49:12.050-04:00</updated><summary>OG Anunoby was having a huge postseason before suffering the injury against the 76ers.</summary></entry><entry><title>NFL: Chiefs' early primetime games not tied to Patrick Mahomes' knee recovery</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/nfl-schedule-patrick-mahomes-f55307"/><id>urn:uuid:b1c070ae-9b2c-48ee-9bc2-bab2d07c393f</id><updated>2026-05-15T14:42:35.523-04:00</updated><summary>The NFL's decision to put the Kansas City Chiefs in primetime windows the first two weeks of the season wasn't meant to be a hint on how fast Patrick Mahomes will recover from knee surgery.</summary></entry><entry><title>FIFA finally seals World Cup broadcast deal in China at just $60M</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-fifa-china-tv-rights-c00707"/><id>urn:uuid:594ede47-d438-4b3d-baf6-51318947aa50</id><updated>2026-05-15T14:38:02.694-04:00</updated><summary>FIFA has finally sealed a World Cup broadcast rights deal for China.</summary></entry><entry><title>The balikbayan box: The way Filipino Americans have sent love all the way back home</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/filipino-balikbayan-box-philippines-q03300"/><id>urn:uuid:f3fe83eb-f6b5-4b59-81b1-5e13b5778032</id><updated>2026-05-15T14:31:52.036-04:00</updated><summary>Beginning in the 1970s, just about every Filipino household in America was either hauling balikbayan boxes in person or mailing them to relatives back in the Philippines.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michigan limits hunters to one buck in Lower Peninsula, urges doe killing</title><author><name> Bridge Michigan</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/one-buck-rule-michigan-deer-hunters-u68553"/><id>urn:uuid:38b1d808-9ffe-443b-8c1d-bc3b24db9a26</id><updated>2026-05-15T14:30:46.423-04:00</updated><summary>Michigan's Natural Resources Commission has voted to limit hunters in the Lower Peninsula to killing one antlered deer starting next year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Created as IDs, dog tags became a crucial link between military families and fallen troops</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/dog-tags-american-objects-military-chaplains-u18563"/><id>urn:uuid:d652be2b-67cc-40b5-843c-c8c041efd82c</id><updated>2026-05-15T14:25:29.614-04:00</updated><summary>Military identification tags — popularly known as dog tags — became standard issue for U.S. troops at the request of an Army chaplain concerned about identifying fallen soldiers at the beginning of the 20th century.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bam! Pow! Krakoom! The everlasting allure of the American comic book</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/comic-books-american-objects-r20088"/><id>urn:uuid:72727a7c-f42f-46b8-9025-4a734f00bdde</id><updated>2026-05-15T14:24:11.722-04:00</updated><summary>They are ridiculous.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nashville HBCU Fisk University Launches $900M Campus Transformation — With a Data Center</title><author><name> Nashville Banner</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/fisk-university-transformation-data-center-g50736"/><id>urn:uuid:c3716703-3c7d-4635-a2ac-8b1abc0fb59a</id><updated>2026-05-15T14:22:07.023-04:00</updated><summary>Fisk University President Agenia Clark has announced a $900 million plan to transform the campus in Nashville, Tennessee.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iowa will replace Carver-Hawkeye floor with court used in NCAA regional in Houston</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/iowa-hawkeyes-basketball-v88546"/><id>urn:uuid:f98626df-1663-4ff4-b608-42b7a6442908</id><updated>2026-05-15T14:20:21.774-04:00</updated><summary>The Iowa Hawkeyes now own a keepsake from their 2025-26 run to the Elite Eight.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about the investigation into Memphis forward Brandon Clarke's death</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/brandon-clarke-grizzlies-death-j38518"/><id>urn:uuid:1f066d89-1eb9-418c-9bd8-1962eb590622</id><updated>2026-05-15T14:16:42.960-04:00</updated><summary>Brandon Clarke's death raised countless questions.</summary></entry><entry><title>A judge is protecting youth gender care in Kansas while a settlement in Texas attacks it</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/genderaffirming-care-minors-texas-hospital-k29524"/><id>urn:uuid:dd740b2e-2f2c-436a-a953-f302d63d3e6c</id><updated>2026-05-15T14:06:16.419-04:00</updated><summary>A Kansas judge has protected access to gender-affirming care for transgender minors as the nation's largest children's hospital moved to restrict such care in Texa and buckled under pressure from the Trump administration.</summary></entry><entry><title>Owl found stuck in a concrete mixer is on the mend and flying free</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/owl-concrete-mixer-utah-recovery-h46370"/><id>urn:uuid:4fe00ccb-5f1f-40bc-873f-d183ab8bf9d4</id><updated>2026-05-15T14:05:04.260-04:00</updated><summary>A great horned owl found stuck in a concrete mixer in Utah is now flying free after recovering at an animal sanctuary.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/raul-castro-cuba-doj-indictment-trump-u54475"/><id>urn:uuid:ab11ec22-067f-4aad-b1d3-603d384474a1</id><updated>2026-05-15T14:04:48.169-04:00</updated><summary>The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter tell The Associated Press.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scientists find climate change is reducing oxygen in rivers worldwide</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/rivers-oxygen-loss-dead-zone-global-warming-e32863"/><id>urn:uuid:6a1b95fb-92fb-4ced-b62a-b2d2487c9518</id><updated>2026-05-15T14:01:52.551-04:00</updated><summary>Global warming is causing rivers to slowly lose oxygen, threatening fish and other lives.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wife of US Army sergeant released from federal immigration custody</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/military-ice-immigration-jose-serrano-k39206"/><id>urn:uuid:62730346-29fe-4c04-b75f-4c3b605d5077</id><updated>2026-05-15T13:56:22.175-04:00</updated><summary>The wife of a U.S. Army sergeant has been released from federal immigration custody after spending a month in detention.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about getting to the airports if there is a strike</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/what-to-know-about-getting-to-the-airports-if-there-is-a-strike-p50834"/><id>urn:uuid:f6318bd7-f2ff-4600-b17d-bd38621a595a</id><updated>2026-05-15T13:50:46.164-04:00</updated><summary>Both LaGuardia and Kennedy airports took to social media to warn flyers about alternate travel</summary></entry><entry><title>Hochul signs bills to give NYS more control over vaccine access</title><author><name>Keshia Clukey</name><email>keshia.clukey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/hochul-vaccine-tx1tmfgr"/><id>urn:uuid:6b69c240-4cc7-45c2-b29a-d3761ad7ddd2</id><updated>2026-05-15T13:49:17.139-04:00</updated><summary>The changes mean the state is no longer legally tied to recommendations from the Trump administration.</summary></entry><entry><title>John Travolta surprised with honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/cannes-john-travolta-honorary-palme-dor-w77149"/><id>urn:uuid:056de2fd-1aea-4ab3-a833-0944693c495e</id><updated>2026-05-15T13:39:28.213-04:00</updated><summary>John Travolta was surprised with an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of his directorial debut.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pentagon halts deployments to Poland and Germany to cut troop numbers in Europe, AP sources say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/poland-us-troop-reduction-deployment-europe-c39577"/><id>urn:uuid:30420105-9bf6-4bf8-b472-dafcec49c923</id><updated>2026-05-15T13:38:51.521-04:00</updated><summary>The Pentagon is drawing down thousands of troops in Europe by stopping units from deploying to Poland and Germany as opposed to yanking those already stationed there.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trailblazing goalie Manon Rheaume hired to become first GM of PWHL's Detroit expansion team</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/pwhl-detroit-gm-rheaume-q35084"/><id>urn:uuid:ee40faf1-87d0-4a48-b8db-4901ff5fd139</id><updated>2026-05-15T13:30:42.547-04:00</updated><summary>Manon Rheaume is carrying over her trailblazing women's hockey career into a front office role in being hired as the general manager of the PWHL's expansion team in Detroit.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iraqi man accused of NYC synagogue plot after attacks in Europe and Canada in response to Iran war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/europe-terrorism-attacks-iran-iraq-l21326"/><id>urn:uuid:c8cc5dc9-1919-4c47-9516-f88dcd5b3ec9</id><updated>2026-05-15T13:27:17.631-04:00</updated><summary>An Iraqi national accused of plotting at least 18 terror attacks in Europe in retaliation for the U.S. and Israel's war in Iran has been arrested and charged with supporting Iran-backed terrorist organizations.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tech CEOs summoned to Congress for another hearing on social media's risks for children</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/tech-ceos-senate-hearing-zuckerberg-b25909"/><id>urn:uuid:3b1a52e1-2d80-4955-b38e-24083ecf220e</id><updated>2026-05-15T13:25:42.157-04:00</updated><summary>Social media CEOs have been called to testify before Congress amid growing pressure to protect young users.</summary></entry><entry><title>AP finishes US restructuring with round of 20 layoffs, part of strategic pivot from print journalism</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/news-industry-ap-layoffs-q20022"/><id>urn:uuid:aabd650f-67d6-4721-8745-fed4324f9d3d</id><updated>2026-05-15T13:24:55.368-04:00</updated><summary>The Associated Press implemented a round of layoffs Friday of U.S.-based journalists.</summary></entry><entry><title>Switzerland beats defending champion the US in ice hockey worlds opener</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/hockey-worlds-canada-us-a64168"/><id>urn:uuid:6a2b9555-577f-45d0-9f71-7776a0f51084</id><updated>2026-05-15T13:24:43.911-04:00</updated><summary>Switzerland has begun its quest for a first ice hockey world championship title by defeating the United States 3-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to Stream: John Krasinski, 'Ladies First,' Rod Stewart, Brooke Shields and a 'Lego Batman' game</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/stream-tv-movies-music-may-2026-n90595"/><id>urn:uuid:055eab50-a27b-415c-8fd1-5aad47b8ffd0</id><updated>2026-05-15T13:22:49.809-04:00</updated><summary>John Krasinski returning as Jack Ryan in "Jack Ryan: Ghost War" for Prime Video and "Stranger Things" masterminds the Duffer Brothers producing a Netflix show in which a retirement community teams up to battle monsters are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brad Underwood agrees to new contract terms following Illinois' Final Four run</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/college-basketball-illinois-a49705"/><id>urn:uuid:b7cbd5d5-4021-49e9-982f-99b677eba00a</id><updated>2026-05-15T13:15:54.832-04:00</updated><summary>Illinois and coach Brad Underwood have agreed to new financial terms on his current six-year contract that runs through 2031-32.</summary></entry><entry><title>New Virginia law banning `assault firearms' prompts quick lawsuits from gun-rights groups</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/guns-assault-weapons-virginia-s83743"/><id>urn:uuid:0655b16f-b496-4f18-8daf-3aa158cb7ecc</id><updated>2026-05-15T13:03:22.287-04:00</updated><summary>Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed legislation banning certain semi-automatic firearms.</summary></entry><entry><title>Takeaways from Trump's trip to China: Taiwan, a new framework for relationship and flattery for Xi</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-xi-china-trade-iran-taiwan-t11067"/><id>urn:uuid:7f2a24ef-b1bb-414e-bdfb-c07e2e67bb21</id><updated>2026-05-15T13:00:44.305-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump's three-day trip to China was unexpectedly dominated by discussions about Taiwan and a new framework for managing Washington and Beijing's complicated relationship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jane Schoenbrun's queer slasher movie 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' jolts Cannes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/teenage-sex-death-camp-miasma-cannes-schoenbrun-k98706"/><id>urn:uuid:899f4ddb-cf24-49f5-a919-8313a2565de2</id><updated>2026-05-15T12:56:16.446-04:00</updated><summary>A bold, bloody queer slasher film starring Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson gave the Cannes Film Festival a gonzo jolt.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ruud beats Darderi to reach Italian Open final. Sinner-Medvedev suspended by rain</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/italian-open-jannik-sinner-ruud-e64566"/><id>urn:uuid:bc2bedd6-0efa-4ba6-a6ea-02d7acab939a</id><updated>2026-05-15T12:54:40.261-04:00</updated><summary>Casper Ruud has maintained his focus during a nearly two-hour rain delay to rout home player Luciano Darderi 6-1, 6-1 and reach the Italian Open final for the first time.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tianah K. Allen, employee at Hempstead assisted living facility, charged with forging painkiller prescriptions</title><author><name>Michael O&amp;#39;Keeffe</name><email>michael.okeeffe@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/assisted-living-facility-arrest-tianah-allen-oxycodone-w8425xjp"/><id>urn:uuid:6874fe8b-a08e-4005-8136-904c92054dec</id><updated>2026-05-15T12:54:32.418-04:00</updated><summary>Tianah K. Allen, 34, of Brooklyn, pleaded not guilty to attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance, forgery and other charges.</summary></entry><entry><title>Manuel Neuer extends Bayern Munich contract by another season at 40</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/manuel-neuer-bayern-munich-contract-v08484"/><id>urn:uuid:257305db-3c19-4546-a4ce-39e286b1ee76</id><updated>2026-05-15T12:51:42.911-04:00</updated><summary>Manuel Neuer has extended his contract at Bayern Munich for another year, keeping the 40-year-old goalkeeping great at the German champion as he mentors his long-term successor.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vermonters will vote on equal protection amendment to state constitution this fall</title><author><name> VTDigger</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/vermont-amendment-state-constitution-equal-protection-i02502"/><id>urn:uuid:433a2207-fa22-4066-b34e-b32498c8864a</id><updated>2026-05-15T12:49:32.839-04:00</updated><summary>Vermont voters will decide on a constitutional amendment this fall to ensure equal treatment under the law for all people.</summary></entry><entry><title>Firefighter killed, 11 injured in lumber mill explosion and massive fire in Maine</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/maine-lumber-mill-explosion-v34542"/><id>urn:uuid:95685a71-b516-4126-ab49-b9c565748f99</id><updated>2026-05-15T12:44:33.481-04:00</updated><summary>A large fire and explosion at a lumber mill in Maine's midcoast region has killed a firefighter and injured at least 11 other people.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dozens of European nations sign off on new interpretation of rights convention in migration cases</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/europe-migration-council-of-europe-moldova-s59717"/><id>urn:uuid:9839941c-b5d2-47a7-af92-23a8186f628d</id><updated>2026-05-15T12:40:56.308-04:00</updated><summary>Forty-six nations in Europe and beyond have approved new approaches for handling irregular migration.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cruise ship stomach bugs hit record high</title><author><name>The Washington Post</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/cruises-stomach-bugs-hantavirus-vvh3vgi9"/><id>urn:uuid:e2ea22a6-9afc-43ed-b809-91221ee91dc4</id><updated>2026-05-15T12:38:06.479-04:00</updated><summary>Stomach bugs on cruise ships recently hit a nearly two-decade high as more people than ever board the vessels, underscoring how easily viruses spread on contained voyages.</summary></entry><entry><title>Albany TV reporter Tamara Starr to be New York State Lottery announcer</title><author><name>Newsday staff and wire reports</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/new-york-lottery-yolanda-vega-w3p49dtw"/><id>urn:uuid:87d967dc-2e5b-4534-ab3c-f52ff999afc6</id><updated>2026-05-15T12:30:40.577-04:00</updated><summary>Tamara Starr is one of four announcers who will be announcing the winning Lottery numbers on TV.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge declares a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial after jury deadlocks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/harvey-weinstein-rape-retrial-jury-deliberations-metoo-v63363"/><id>urn:uuid:212f1065-4107-43e9-8a9e-263eab3d610b</id><updated>2026-05-15T12:29:30.954-04:00</updated><summary>Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial has ended in a mistrial.</summary></entry><entry><title>Justice Department to seek death penalty for man charged with killing 2 Israeli Embassy staffers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israeli-embassy-staffers-killed-death-penalty-c27628"/><id>urn:uuid:699f348a-dcaf-42cd-8c62-f4b550597cb3</id><updated>2026-05-15T12:25:40.101-04:00</updated><summary>The Justice Department will seek the death penalty for the man accused of fatally shooting two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington outside a Jewish museum.</summary></entry><entry><title>NTSB investigating what caused a plane to crash into a home in Akron, killing 2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ohio-plane-crash-akron-home-ntsb-s46925"/><id>urn:uuid:16ef80df-d3c3-462b-9630-d5310c86176a</id><updated>2026-05-15T12:22:36.029-04:00</updated><summary>Investigators are looking into what caused a small plane to crash into a house in northeast Ohio on Thursday, explode into flames and kill two pilots aboard.</summary></entry><entry><title>Legislature rejects Stephen Cox as Alaska's attorney general by 29-31 vote</title><author><name> Juneau Independent</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/stephen-cox-alaska-attorney-general-rejected-p89336"/><id>urn:uuid:bd7dc77e-8fea-4bab-913e-0f36c2476409</id><updated>2026-05-15T12:21:58.080-04:00</updated><summary>Stephen Cox has been rejected by the Alaska Legislature as state attorney general.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ali Jaques hired as Campbell's women's basketball coach</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/ali-jaques-campbell-womens-basketball-y13256"/><id>urn:uuid:c5583f7b-04c5-44d9-853d-e1617f421357</id><updated>2026-05-15T12:18:46.257-04:00</updated><summary>Ali Jaques has been hired as the women's basketball coach at Campbell, after a season in which she helped Rhode Island win a program-record 28 games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tennessee man known for racist videos held on $1.25M bond for courthouse shooting</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/chud-builder-shooting-courthouse-tennessee-h38129"/><id>urn:uuid:6e9c8efb-a8f5-4e2c-a12e-be2f02bbb6e7</id><updated>2026-05-15T12:17:02.316-04:00</updated><summary>A Tennessee man who goes by the moniker Chud the Builder and is known for posting racist videos has been given a $1.25 million preliminary bond on attempted murder charges.</summary></entry><entry><title>Referee under police surveillance after handball call rocks Scottish soccer title race</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/scotland-hearts-celtic-referee-var-w31695"/><id>urn:uuid:390c2dc6-8162-40ec-a2ab-689d6022f2f0</id><updated>2026-05-15T12:05:13.761-04:00</updated><summary>A referee has required police surveillance after a controversial call which impacted the Scottish soccer title race.</summary></entry><entry><title>A look at major Ebola outbreaks and when the disease was first identified</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ebola-outbreak-disease-health-congo-africa-i14868"/><id>urn:uuid:fbdefbd6-9fe7-49c0-9d67-554ed4441c7a</id><updated>2026-05-15T12:04:37.954-04:00</updated><summary>Health authorities say there is a new Ebola outbreak in the Central African country of Congo, with more than 300 suspected cases and at least 88 deaths.</summary></entry><entry><title>Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome to a Eurovision Song Contest that embraces linguistic diversity</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/eurovision-song-contest-languages-i30279"/><id>urn:uuid:aa5186eb-0e8a-49e5-a3af-6aca870c71a9</id><updated>2026-05-15T11:52:13.398-04:00</updated><summary>English has long dominated pop music, but it no longer reigns supreme at the Eurovision Song Contest.</summary></entry><entry><title>A political dynasty heiress and a former trade minister advance to Peru's presidential runoff</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/peru-presidential-election-fujimori-lopez-aliaga-n57268"/><id>urn:uuid:5787e888-47d5-4b8b-aa82-437351e82254</id><updated>2026-05-15T11:51:39.232-04:00</updated><summary>Peruvian voters are set to choose their next president between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez.</summary></entry><entry><title>Middlesbrough wants Southampton expelled from Championship playoff final for spying</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/southampton-middlesbrough-playoffs-spying-h49935"/><id>urn:uuid:7ea420eb-e29d-48d9-8f6a-7b70f4b17cf3</id><updated>2026-05-15T11:42:36.529-04:00</updated><summary>Middlesbrough wants Southampton expelled from the Championship playoff final as the English Football League prepares to hold a hearing into allegations of spying.</summary></entry><entry><title>Democrat Rep. Steve Cohen ending campaign after redraw of his Memphis district</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/steve-cohen-u95952"/><id>urn:uuid:8141c164-c006-4a53-86c7-7b897d680a1e</id><updated>2026-05-15T11:33:46.446-04:00</updated><summary>Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee is ending his bid for reelection.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know if you're going to the Subway Series at Citi Field</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/what-to-know-if-you-re-going-to-the-subway-series-at-citi-field-u31725"/><id>urn:uuid:ef48f8ba-a1d3-480b-a841-ea7a58d21bab</id><updated>2026-05-15T11:27:51.534-04:00</updated><summary>The city's Office of Emergency Management posted to X contingency plans for Mets and Yankees</summary></entry><entry><title>UK media regulator says X promises to crack down on terrorist and hate content</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/x-social-media-uk-musk-hate-w41692"/><id>urn:uuid:407d0f22-1d31-4c29-a50f-faa2f8459bf6</id><updated>2026-05-15T11:24:52.779-04:00</updated><summary>Elon Musk's social media platform X is pledging to crack down on hate and terrorist content in Britain.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Preakness at Laurel Park has a little bit of everything but the Kentucky Derby winner</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/horse-racing/preakness-post-time-l58461"/><id>urn:uuid:8c49d529-2ac7-4b5f-888e-effbeeb3b28e</id><updated>2026-05-15T11:22:40.802-04:00</updated><summary>The 151st Preakness Stakes is set to offer excitement despite lacking a Kentucky Derby winner aiming for the Triple Crown.</summary></entry><entry><title>Texas high court rejects removal of Democratic lawmakers who led quorum break over redistricting</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/texas-congressional-redistricting-gene-wu-democrats-c69117"/><id>urn:uuid:7a9c1670-03d4-4150-ac44-b205e1745ee4</id><updated>2026-05-15T11:13:38.413-04:00</updated><summary>The Texas Supreme Court has refused to declare that Democratic state lawmakers who briefly left the state last year in a quorum break to stop a vote on new congressional voting maps pushed by President Donald Trump vacated their offices.</summary></entry><entry><title>Belarus authoritarian leader welcomes US evangelist Franklin Graham to hold massive gathering</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/belarus-lukashenko-franklin-graham-evangelical-trump-sanctions-t53021"/><id>urn:uuid:abc99678-9d06-44b6-a5ad-060342736e30</id><updated>2026-05-15T11:08:01.661-04:00</updated><summary>Belarus' authoritarian leader has greeted U.S. evangelist Franklin Graham, who arrived in the tightly controlled country to hold the largest evangelical gathering in its history.</summary></entry><entry><title>Driver of car that fell into Long Island Expressway sinkhole describes 'terrifying' experience</title><author><name>John Valenti</name><email>john.valenti@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/lie-sinkhole-driver-l61t03rj"/><id>urn:uuid:eecc1ddf-a07a-4b1b-bb4e-38e82c9a841e</id><updated>2026-05-15T11:01:09.283-04:00</updated><summary>He was headed toward his usual exit on the Long Island Expressway when the ground suddenly opened up — and partially swallowed his Honda.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump says Xi is considering a detained pastor's case, but freeing activist Jimmy Lai is 'tough'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/china-trump-detainees-ezra-jin-jimmy-lai-l68494"/><id>urn:uuid:dd7f4226-21cb-4f63-b21d-2f63fb948e6a</id><updated>2026-05-15T10:59:06.056-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. President Donald Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping is considering the case of detained pastor Ezra Jin Mingri.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump says new sculpture garden honoring 250 prominent Americans will rise along the Potomac River</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-heroes-garden-national-mall-washington-b98902"/><id>urn:uuid:65a9f9cd-bc94-46bd-a770-c00ed108aed8</id><updated>2026-05-15T10:57:05.917-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump plans to build an exhibit of statues featuring prominent Americans along the Potomac River.</summary></entry><entry><title>'The Book of Mormon' set to reopen on Broadway after fire</title><author><name>Daniel Bubbeo</name><email>daniel.bubbeo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/theater/book-of-mormon-reopening-qagtzjom"/><id>urn:uuid:bf44cc65-664d-40f2-a320-643b6e24a1ac</id><updated>2026-05-15T10:53:56.026-04:00</updated><summary>Producers expect the Broadway hit to resume performances on May 21.</summary></entry><entry><title>Don't expect Oleksandr Usyk to get into the ring with Jake Paul any time soon</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/boxing/oleksandr-usyk-next-fight-kickboxer-tyson-fury-e43978"/><id>urn:uuid:bfb4ca9e-017e-4db6-96fe-d7725f01755a</id><updated>2026-05-15T10:36:48.462-04:00</updated><summary>Oleksandr Usyk wants to make some "noise" before he calls time on a career that has made him the most dominant heavyweight boxer of his generation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hungary's new PM symbolically removes fences erected around Orbán's former offices</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hungary-government-building-cordon-magyar-f49596"/><id>urn:uuid:2a0b2844-0998-4370-bc14-acd9e515a8c8</id><updated>2026-05-15T10:33:13.431-04:00</updated><summary>Hungarians Prime Minister Péter Magyar has removed the fences that surrounded a historic building in the capital Budapest while it served as the office of his autocratic predecessor Viktor Orbán.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nuevo León courts South Korean World Cup fans as 'Pes-korea' buzzes near Monterrey</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-mexico-south-korea-j34031"/><id>urn:uuid:a7f02a80-b9de-4a7a-b142-bf31d873a6a0</id><updated>2026-05-15T10:29:30.439-04:00</updated><summary>The government in Nuevo León, Mexico, is inviting South Korea fans to Monterrey for the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Game 1 of Knicks' Eastern Conference finals will be Sunday if Cavaliers win Friday night</title><author><name>Mike Rose</name><email>michael.rose@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-conference-final-schedule-dn6n7cs8"/><id>urn:uuid:0d1ecc1f-b11f-45d6-9c9b-f2e0fb677abb</id><updated>2026-05-15T10:24:00.834-04:00</updated><summary>The Knicks could play Game 1 on Sunday afternoon, depending on tonight's Cavs-Pistons game</summary></entry><entry><title>Iran's top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end war with the US</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-israel-war-trump-oil-hormuz-r18798"/><id>urn:uuid:8a40b19e-5484-4b29-8c44-12360abcb600</id><updated>2026-05-15T10:12:02.788-04:00</updated><summary>Iran's foreign minister says that a lack of trust remains the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the U.S. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said contradictory messages from the U.S. have made Iran reluctant about its intentions in the stalled ceasefire negotiations.</summary></entry><entry><title>Memorial Day weekend flight experiences take off at Farmingdale's Airpower Museum</title><author><name>David J. Criblez</name><email>david.criblez@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/holidays/memorial-day/american-airpower-museum-warbird-flights-oipbd0ko"/><id>urn:uuid:01a40776-5a02-4c90-9e13-e749319998b3</id><updated>2026-05-15T10:06:13.517-04:00</updated><summary>Step back in time with World War II-era aircraft rides at the American Airpower Museum, offering a thrilling historical experience this Memorial Day weekend.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blue Point's Flo's Famous Luncheonette turns 100 with $1 burger deal</title><author><name>Melissa Azofeifa</name><email>melissa.azofeifa@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/flos-famous-luncheonette-blue-point-100-kbzs9ykc"/><id>urn:uuid:76efc416-c676-4611-b3c5-9b2c1fc31ffc</id><updated>2026-05-15T10:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The one-day-only throwback menu also features french fries and chicken fingers.</summary></entry><entry><title>3 takeaways from David Letterman's final appearance on 'The Late Show'</title><author><name>Verne Gay</name><email>verne.gay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/david-letterman-stephen-colbert-late-show-m2d2s4ge"/><id>urn:uuid:4149d6a3-2e86-4f79-a7b5-9200df3c6f7b</id><updated>2026-05-15T09:50:31.013-04:00</updated><summary>The CBS late-night franchise, which Letterman started in 1993, ends on Thursday.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to watch in the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the conference finals arrive</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/stanley-cup-playoffs-nhl-f78925"/><id>urn:uuid:4761f4fb-2609-4070-9832-fc2f06f10dfb</id><updated>2026-05-15T09:48:13.429-04:00</updated><summary>The NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs are heating up with the conference finals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cannes and the Hôtel Martinez await a 'White Lotus' close-up</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/white-lotus-cannes-o67346"/><id>urn:uuid:5492d8e5-ca55-4f0c-8911-03c9bb30b915</id><updated>2026-05-15T09:42:33.773-04:00</updated><summary>As many actors are appearing at the Cannes Film Festival this week, the best role in town might be a little further down the Croisette.</summary></entry><entry><title>Powell's tenure as Fed chair marked by fight for independence while trying to tame inflation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/powell-federal-reserve-trump-x46892"/><id>urn:uuid:9ee6bea6-dfa8-4de7-af4f-8bcbb5ee139d</id><updated>2026-05-15T09:36:36.092-04:00</updated><summary>When Jerome Powell was sworn in as chair of the Federal Reserve eight years ago, economists worried that inflation and interest rates were too low and that too few Americans had jobs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Election denial is a fault line in Republican primary for Georgia secretary of state</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/georgia-secretary-of-state-w41760"/><id>urn:uuid:97e09fc1-587d-4758-96ba-9b01047b5fde</id><updated>2026-05-15T09:31:01.505-04:00</updated><summary>The 2020 election continues to haunt Georgia's political landscape, especially in the Republican primary for secretary of state.</summary></entry><entry><title>Starbucks to lay off 300 US corporate workers and close regional offices</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/starbucks-layoffs-coffee-niccol-employees-u38756"/><id>urn:uuid:0fbb5ffb-7105-4b81-91e4-d2d8cce0d6fd</id><updated>2026-05-15T09:29:24.644-04:00</updated><summary>Starbucks said Friday it's laying off 300 corporate employees and closing some U.S. offices as part of its ongoing turnaround.</summary></entry><entry><title>Takeaways from AP's interview with Colombian woman deported to Congo by US</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/united-states-congo-deportation-colombian-woman-x71947"/><id>urn:uuid:5fdb7e2b-c3fc-441e-85a0-c60792cc7ba3</id><updated>2026-05-15T09:19:08.248-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration has deported 15 Latin Americans to the Democratic Republic of Congo, despite U.S. court orders protecting them from deportation to their homelands.</summary></entry><entry><title>Latin American nationals deported by the US to Congo face an uncertain future</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/colombia-congo-united-states-deportations-trump-w87409"/><id>urn:uuid:12d998aa-4466-4d9e-b9e8-602abf9868ee</id><updated>2026-05-15T09:16:28.815-04:00</updated><summary>Fifteen people deported from the U.S. to Congo under the Trump administration's policy face difficult conditions.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump and Boeing say China agreed to buy 200 aircraft, reopening a key market for the US planemaker</title><author><name> By RIO YAMAT and BILL BARROW</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/trump-china-summit-boeing-i36890"/><id>urn:uuid:e4159f22-0cf9-4ac0-8fd9-a681eae75f16</id><updated>2026-05-15T09:10:03.824-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump says American aircaft manufacturer Boeing has a deal to sell at least 200 planes to China.</summary></entry><entry><title>Southampton Village to stream U.S. Open golf on jumbotron at Agawam Park</title><author><name>Alek Lewis</name><email>alek.lewis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/southampton-us-open-agawam-park-bz254zdz"/><id>urn:uuid:f026513f-dcc3-434a-96e5-255d3d10aa96</id><updated>2026-05-15T09:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Spectators can watch the tournament at Agawam Park, in the heart of Southampton Village.</summary></entry><entry><title>FBI offers $200,000 reward to catch ex-Air Force specialist wanted on espionage charges in Iran</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/monica-witt-iran-fbi-counterintelligence-defector-s99505"/><id>urn:uuid:2ba415a3-3782-427c-b1aa-9bd3b3f48c42</id><updated>2026-05-15T08:59:53.597-04:00</updated><summary>The FBI is offering a $200,000 reward for information leading to the capture of a former U.S. Air Force counterintelligence specialist who defected to Iran in 2013.</summary></entry><entry><title>Meanwhile, LIE still snarled over sinkhole</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/meanwhile-lie-still-snarled-over-sinkhole-k44991"/><id>urn:uuid:f6c5cc4e-cf37-4f24-a889-bd56f4e0eb04</id><updated>2026-05-15T08:02:03.726-04:00</updated><summary>Another piece of commuter misery, on the driving side: Westbound lanes on the Long Island</summary></entry><entry><title>'After a long day, it was a little bit painful'</title><author><name>Sam Kmack</name><email>sam.kmack@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/-after-a-long-day-it-was-a-little-bit-painful--o47804"/><id>urn:uuid:e734308f-bd86-4ff2-8df7-7074b244b0fd</id><updated>2026-05-15T07:57:03.209-04:00</updated><summary>Miami-based investment banker Peter Archer has been using the LIRR to commute between Mineola and</summary></entry><entry><title>Winner pays $9 million in charity auction for a private lunch with Warren Buffett and Stephen Curry</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/warren-buffett-stephen-curry-lunch-auction-glide-w92784"/><id>urn:uuid:43a44c58-f62b-494f-b266-77879e4a74ac</id><updated>2026-05-15T07:52:59.291-04:00</updated><summary>Someone paid more than $9 million to have lunch with basketball player Stephen Curry and Warren Buffett, and the legendary investor also promised to match the winning bid so both their favorite charities will benefit.</summary></entry><entry><title>Injury-hit Romelu Lukaku included in Belgium's World Cup squad for the fourth time</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/belgium-squad-roster-world-cup-courtois-lukaku-l52038"/><id>urn:uuid:edd7cf00-e40b-436d-98ec-fc7e3c5b85c1</id><updated>2026-05-15T07:51:05.069-04:00</updated><summary>Romelu Lukaku's efforts to recover from injuries seem to have paid off after the Napoli striker was included in Belgium's World Cup squad Friday.</summary></entry><entry><title>AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Louisiana's primaries</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/louisiana-senate-primary-cassidy-fleming-letlow-trump-l28117"/><id>urn:uuid:6b4d9255-8654-4c58-8537-d6a9b45a3b0f</id><updated>2026-05-15T07:33:36.190-04:00</updated><summary>Louisiana voters will participate in a revamped and stripped-down state primary Saturday and decide the political fate of an embattled Republican U.S. senator targeted for defeat by President Donald Trump.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang tries Beijing's 'zhajiangmian' on food tour</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/jensen-huang-food-tour-beijing-o56193"/><id>urn:uuid:c8708ca9-b2ec-491d-9255-b3b9b4a69dbf</id><updated>2026-05-15T07:21:01.125-04:00</updated><summary>Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is exploring Beijing's culinary scene, to the delight of social media.</summary></entry><entry><title>Such great heights: They're tall, they're proud — and they're getting together</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/tall-people-tour-height-meetup-o64558"/><id>urn:uuid:e8a56b1f-3fed-4d54-8e96-2bbe82aa0386</id><updated>2026-05-15T07:02:26.853-04:00</updated><summary>The Tall Tour is a traveling meetup drawing thousands of unusually tall people to cities across the United States, offering a rare experience: blending in.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about the outbreak of a rare kind of Ebola as cases and deaths rise</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ebola-congo-ituri-africa-virus-i34942"/><id>urn:uuid:ba04d8d2-c4ec-4c58-88dd-f963c45a5af7</id><updated>2026-05-15T07:00:57.880-04:00</updated><summary>The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern.</summary></entry><entry><title>Norway defends its decision to cancel missile system sale to Malaysia</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/malaysia-norway-missile-export-ban-nsm-w61329"/><id>urn:uuid:221c4816-ff90-4d4c-8e5b-f31e672753b3</id><updated>2026-05-15T06:44:42.514-04:00</updated><summary>Norway's foreign ministry confirms it has revoked export licenses for a naval missile system to Malaysia, restricting sales of sensitive defense technologies to allies and close partners.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island Rail Road workers go on strike, halting busiest US commuter rail system</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lirr-new-york-commuter-rail-strike-union-s29305"/><id>urn:uuid:1b64a917-e33b-436b-99a0-8b4f41efcc1c</id><updated>2026-05-15T06:07:33.544-04:00</updated><summary>Workers on New York's Long Island Rail Road are on strike, paralyzing the busiest commuter rail system in North America.</summary></entry><entry><title>BRICS ministers fail to issue a joint statement over differences on conflict in the Middle East</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/india-brics-iran-war-f03830"/><id>urn:uuid:ff9464b5-6417-43e4-8325-623cb0bf2547</id><updated>2026-05-15T06:05:40.865-04:00</updated><summary>A two-day meeting of BRICS foreign ministers in New Delhi has ended without a joint statement due to differing views on the Middle East.</summary></entry><entry><title>The NFL keeps the spotlight on Sunday broadcasts as it creates viewing options on other days</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/nfl-schedule-cbs-fox-espn-netflix-a51048"/><id>urn:uuid:b1b21c9b-aa5c-4ad1-80ee-4ecbd37e9070</id><updated>2026-05-15T06:01:06.812-04:00</updated><summary>The NFL schedule traditionally gets plenty of attention.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Golden Knights have been winning since they were born. They're back in another conference final</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/golden-knights-ducks-w64846"/><id>urn:uuid:0a3707f4-e0ba-40f6-8b01-1b8db7e38cd4</id><updated>2026-05-15T06:01:00.758-04:00</updated><summary>If a gambler at Las Vegas' high-stakes tables got on a winning run as long and as impressive as the Golden Knights' first nine seasons in the NHL, the casino would probably ask him to leave.</summary></entry><entry><title>Canadiens goalie Dobes delivers on coach's faith by rebounding from tough start in win over Sabres</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/canadiens-dobes-sabres-playoffs-m36762"/><id>urn:uuid:27bbe684-9eb6-4e6e-a451-724586653b8b</id><updated>2026-05-15T06:00:41.728-04:00</updated><summary>Montreal Canadiens rookie goalie Jakub Dobes shook off a rough start and feels indebted to coach Martin St. Louis for not yanking him.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump's call for a national Sabbath is a great idea</title><author><name>Anchelle Perl</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/guest-essays/shabbat-250-trump-k7h2h9tc"/><id>urn:uuid:e2d11765-e73d-45b6-ba18-997f0ecf837c</id><updated>2026-05-15T06:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Trump's Shabbat 250 invites Americans of every background to pause this weekend.</summary></entry><entry><title>New York's mental health system fails young people like me</title><author><name>Cody Hauptman</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/guest-essays/mental-health-long-island-youth-u2xff8sm"/><id>urn:uuid:c2cf9590-cf4c-4af6-a4fa-346c3a3d9537</id><updated>2026-05-15T06:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>I overcame my struggles, but too many kids don't get mental health services they need.</summary></entry><entry><title>Search for bodies of Italian divers in Maldives cave suspended due to bad weather</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/italy-maldives-divers-deaths-accident-cave-c18553"/><id>urn:uuid:7cc1c8bd-2bfe-4c93-9978-71a7243ebeb8</id><updated>2026-05-15T05:54:32.032-04:00</updated><summary>Maldivian authorities have suspended a high-risk operation to recover the bodies of four Italian divers believed trapped inside a deep underwater cave, after one body was recovered the day before.</summary></entry><entry><title>UK government faces weeks of uncertainty over the prime minister's future</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/britain-politics-starmer-burnham-rayner-v29894"/><id>urn:uuid:ad8cb985-7eab-4ec3-ac53-df80be917ac6</id><updated>2026-05-15T05:36:18.152-04:00</updated><summary>Britain's government faces uncertainty as the Labour Party grapples with internal turmoil.</summary></entry><entry><title>Claudine Longet, singer and actor at center of a notorious manslaughter trial, dies at 84</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/claudine-longet-84-died-sabich-trial-k63775"/><id>urn:uuid:bad59f19-e713-41e1-b8ce-0a294b4f0a2e</id><updated>2026-05-15T05:11:12.161-04:00</updated><summary>French singer and actor Claudine Longet has died at age 84.</summary></entry><entry><title>Democrats test a new red state strategy: Back independents over their own nominees</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/independents-democrats-election-strategy-senate-nebraska-osborn-m23209"/><id>urn:uuid:6115da06-187a-4c28-aa17-318541feb0eb</id><updated>2026-05-15T05:00:52.623-04:00</updated><summary>Democratic leaders are embracing independent candidates in red states where their party brand struggles.</summary></entry><entry><title>Takeaways from Fed chair Jerome Powell's legacy</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/federal-reserve-jerome-powell-interest-rates-inflation-w73649"/><id>urn:uuid:0d99ac02-808c-4435-aca9-771958e81a7f</id><updated>2026-05-15T05:00:47.077-04:00</updated><summary>When Jerome Powell was sworn in as chair of the Federal Reserve eight years ago, economists worried that inflation and interest rates were too low and that too few Americans had jobs.</summary></entry><entry><title>LIRR riders brace for chaos, mull options as strike deadline approaches</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/lirr-commuter-strike-pun12n3n"/><id>urn:uuid:a4686f68-e03a-456b-aadc-cc03c09c7852</id><updated>2026-05-15T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Those who depend on the Long Island Rail Road are mulling how to navigate life without it.</summary></entry><entry><title>MTA delayed LIRR contract settlement</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/lirr-strike-union-contract-talks-o432fget"/><id>urn:uuid:b7b18877-7c0b-40f4-b52c-7696e60339ec</id><updated>2026-05-15T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>How Trevor Bauer, the Ducks' controversial star, has built a social media following of more than 3 million</title><author><name>Brian Heyman</name><email>brian.heyman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/local/ducks/trevor-bauer-rq388pxc"/><id>urn:uuid:ba20c12f-dfde-4b74-aff4-d662c11573f1</id><updated>2026-05-15T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Bauer "has a larger social media following than all 10 teams in the Atlantic League combined," Ducks president and chief business officer Michael Pfaff said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Subway Series: Mets' Devin Williams, Luke Weaver looking forward to new view on rivalry with Yankees</title><author><name>Roger Rubin</name><email>roger.rubin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/luke-weaver-devin-williams-mets-yankees-k16cu2gs"/><id>urn:uuid:42bf150b-a831-48c2-a6e1-635aeccadb12</id><updated>2026-05-15T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Both were relievers for the Yankees a year ago when they split six games with the Mets.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pasta-centric Aunt Jake's opens in Huntington</title><author><name>Erica Marcus</name><email>erica.marcus@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/aunt-jakes-huntington-italian-pasta-whkilufn"/><id>urn:uuid:d1f04979-6927-42e5-9cd5-8291f989e5f3</id><updated>2026-05-15T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Most of the homemade pastas cost $18 — and classes are offered as well.</summary></entry><entry><title>Summer outdoor dancing and live music events on Long Island</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/long-island-events/outdoor-music-dancing-2026-summer-season-q5z81y0k"/><id>urn:uuid:ae0a1315-bba5-4899-afaf-73c0c1cd98ea</id><updated>2026-05-15T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Put on your dancing shoes and head to these live music events at parks, beaches and local venues.</summary></entry><entry><title>It's tick season: Here's what you need to know about spraying to control them</title><author><name>Lisa L. Colangelo</name><email>lisa.colangelo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/health/tick-control-insecticide-spraying-organics-itd7rsyv"/><id>urn:uuid:9ebe1031-ba3a-498b-bbb1-bcf5a08ac378</id><updated>2026-05-15T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Many homeowners have turned to professional pest control companies; others do it on their own.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mets and Yankees tattoos: These Long Island fans share their ink-credible stories</title><author><name>Anthony Rieber</name><email>anthony.rieber@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-yankees-fans-tattoos-vm7n1z05"/><id>urn:uuid:7ec0bf39-d12d-4244-9a1d-36ff90e4cfb8</id><updated>2026-05-15T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Hey, why did you get a tattoo of Mr. Met? "He never changes, never disappoints me."</summary></entry><entry><title>Official says he was 'duped' into carrying Maria Delgado's petitions ahead of Huntington supervisor's race</title><author><name>Deborah S. Morris</name><email>deborah.morris@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/huntington-election-petitions-duped-b9kktvh9"/><id>urn:uuid:32319cf1-bbb7-4b31-a9c0-27600a580f1e</id><updated>2026-05-15T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The revelation turned the focus back on last fall's supervisor's race, when Republican Ed Smyth was narrowly reelected.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mothers, clinics scramble as temporary closure of NUMC's maternity wing continues, providers say</title><author><name>Candice Ferrette</name><email>candice.ferrette@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/numc-maternity-ward-jas6n9vr"/><id>urn:uuid:b15b1f83-0f65-4b29-91f2-47fd624dcd9b</id><updated>2026-05-15T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>At least one provider is ensuring birthing plans are up to date.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cam Schlittler talks Nolan McLean and Nolan McLean talks Cam Schlittler</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/cam-schlittler-nolan-mclean-subway-series-tx55k5o7"/><id>urn:uuid:5f40e794-c8ee-4a6a-a6a3-08f18cba32ed</id><updated>2026-05-15T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>New York's young star pitchers won't face off in this edition of Subway Series, but there should be plenty more opportunities.</summary></entry><entry><title>Perpetual redistricting is twisted. Enough is enough.</title><author><name>The Editorial Board</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorials/redistricting-gerrymandering-b7krdlrn"/><id>urn:uuid:d1a9d280-b7b5-4383-96c5-1456b9afe575</id><updated>2026-05-15T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>We need to end the map manipulation and enforce principle over party.</summary></entry><entry><title>El Niño: Meteorologists predict the climate pattern will likely develop by summer</title><author><name>Tracy Tullis</name><email>tracy.tullis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/environment/el-nino-weather-a5oy0ae9"/><id>urn:uuid:7928df20-71f5-4edb-ade0-ea1fbf8d0c97</id><updated>2026-05-15T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>By winter, there's a two out of three chance that the climate pattern will be strong or very strong, increasing the likelihood of drought, flooding and other natural disasters worldwide.</summary></entry><entry><title>Top 10 girls and boys outdoor track and field breakout performers on Long Island</title><author><name>Mike Anderson</name><email>michael.anderson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/track/girls-boys-track-and-field-y144a97e"/><id>urn:uuid:386e48c1-561f-409a-81cc-cbfcb3ae98b4</id><updated>2026-05-15T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>See who has stepped up their game across Nassau, Suffolk and CHSAA.</summary></entry><entry><title>Houses that sold for $500,000 or less in Nassau, Suffolk</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/long-island-houses-500-or-less-xon93g4r"/><id>urn:uuid:2868ed31-32ca-44e9-a2db-650e8725cdbe</id><updated>2026-05-15T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Out of nearly 5,000 closed sales this year, only around 350 were at or below the elusive $500,000 mark, data showed.</summary></entry><entry><title>Indonesia's first giant panda cub, Rio, is growing and healthy before his public debut</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/giant-panda-cub-indonesia-china-j34549"/><id>urn:uuid:5982ae15-4821-40e0-a7db-ea9abb5d789a</id><updated>2026-05-15T03:57:24.139-04:00</updated><summary>The first giant panda born in Indonesia was squirming as veterinarians checked his hearing and eyesight and confirmed the furry cub was growing and healthy.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kyiv mourns as death toll from Russian attack in the Ukrainian capital rises to 24</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-kyiv-attack-q33809"/><id>urn:uuid:8628a06b-8be4-471a-80bf-ff44d7c20805</id><updated>2026-05-15T03:46:23.437-04:00</updated><summary>The death toll from a Russian missile attack that flattened a Kyiv apartment building has risen to 24.</summary></entry><entry><title>Australia bans a neo-Nazi network under new law that criminalizes hate groups</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/neo-nazi-ban-white-australia-hate-group-w63399"/><id>urn:uuid:09181cbf-2745-4cb3-abe8-ba6e383ec61f</id><updated>2026-05-15T03:17:58.620-04:00</updated><summary>Australia says a neo-Nazi network will be the second organization being banned under its new law criminalizing hate groups and support for them.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cuban dancer finds meaning and work in the streets as the island's art scene fades</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cuba-artists-crisis-juan-miguel-mas-q60657"/><id>urn:uuid:52365e4a-e067-4767-abd8-63967a273cef</id><updated>2026-05-15T03:16:50.358-04:00</updated><summary>Renowned Cuban dancer and choreographer Juan Miguel Mas, has faced significant challenges due to Cuba's economic crisis.</summary></entry><entry><title>A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congo-ebola-outbreak-ituri-province-a84916"/><id>urn:uuid:88aa8867-b488-418a-84c4-09b51f4e1046</id><updated>2026-05-15T03:11:30.240-04:00</updated><summary>Africa's top public health body confirms a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province.</summary></entry><entry><title>Premier League winger Mitoma out of Japan squad for World Cup as 26-player squad named</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-japan-squad-v05000"/><id>urn:uuid:bca8bf90-17b7-4cea-9a4d-0146ac0dc4bb</id><updated>2026-05-15T02:15:11.923-04:00</updated><summary>Injured Premier League winger Kaoru Mitoma was left out of Japan's World Cup squad when coach Hajime Moriyasu named his 26 players for the tournament starting next month in North America.</summary></entry><entry><title>India raises fuel prices as global energy crisis adds pressure on economy</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/india-fuel-price-hike-m81481"/><id>urn:uuid:078e6881-1b3e-4c28-8441-40890f9b93db</id><updated>2026-05-15T01:33:20.759-04:00</updated><summary>India has raised fuel prices by 3 rupees per liter to offset losses from higher global oil prices.</summary></entry><entry><title>6 passengers from hantavirus-hit ship arrive in Australia for 3-week quarantine</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hantavirus-australia-passengers-netherlands-quarantine-r44523"/><id>urn:uuid:38981a37-8981-43c8-9f5f-9ac66500baa2</id><updated>2026-05-15T01:29:39.260-04:00</updated><summary>Six passengers from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak have arrived in Australia for a quarantine expected to last at least three weeks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stock markets worldwide drop from records as worries about oil prices rattle the bond market</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/stock-market-china-trump-iran-war-d89704"/><id>urn:uuid:e6b6ec38-6d5e-4bfd-9485-807299e357d4</id><updated>2026-05-15T01:25:27.761-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. stock market fell from its records and joined a worldwide drop for stocks after higher oil prices sent a shiver through the bond market.</summary></entry><entry><title>Animal welfare group finds systemic neglect at public dog shelters in Romania</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/romania-dogs-animal-cruelty-shelters-kennels-g51064"/><id>urn:uuid:9a5f0d1c-7dfd-456e-a829-8352e8346de3</id><updated>2026-05-15T01:12:45.380-04:00</updated><summary>An investigation by the animal welfare group Four Paws reveals systemic neglect at Romania's publicly funded shelters for stray dogs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Will Smith hits 1st leadoff HR as Dodgers beat Giants 5-2, regain sole NL West lead</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/giants-dodgers-score-s52986"/><id>urn:uuid:3994d271-8bfa-47a1-9d05-d8c064946168</id><updated>2026-05-15T01:07:37.664-04:00</updated><summary>Will Smith hit his first career leadoff home run, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Palestinians in Gaza mark anniversary of 1948 mass uprooting and say today's catastrophe is worse</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nakba-israel-palestinians-gaza-war-hamas-t85556"/><id>urn:uuid:c4ba6081-463f-4dc1-a717-dd521fbeaa1a</id><updated>2026-05-15T01:07:13.693-04:00</updated><summary>Millions of Palestinians are marking the 78th anniversary of the Nakba.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stewart scores 22, reserves contribute big to lead Liberty past Fire 100-82</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/liberty-fire-score-w16369"/><id>urn:uuid:1e8f9453-38ae-4761-9010-d71c7b3e53f4</id><updated>2026-05-15T00:42:17.479-04:00</updated><summary>Breanna Stewart scored 22 points and Alex Fowler gave an unexpected boost off the bench as the New York Liberty avenged a loss to the Portland Fire two days earlier with a 100-82 win on Thursday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Marner, Dorofeyev propel Golden Knights past Ducks 5-1 in Game 6 clincher, into conference finals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/ducks-golden-knights-score-h24765"/><id>urn:uuid:54654cd0-4cdd-4b8c-897a-76cbeced23ed</id><updated>2026-05-15T00:40:27.458-04:00</updated><summary>Mitch Marner scored a tremendous goal 62 seconds after the opening faceoff, Pavel Dorofeyev scored two goals in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights cruised into the Western Conference finals with a 5-1 victory over Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 of the second round.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kentucky Republicans race to replace McConnell while carefully keeping him at arm's length</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/barr-mcconnell-cameron-trump-kentucky-senate-republican-p81299"/><id>urn:uuid:84814470-0a53-4848-8c3c-39f7f4516244</id><updated>2026-05-15T00:28:13.808-04:00</updated><summary>Kentucky's Republican Senate primary to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell is becoming a test of the Republican Party's transformation under President Donald Trump.</summary></entry><entry><title>Takeaways from AP's report on Jalue Dorje, the US-born teenage Buddhist lama</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/american-teenager-buddhist-lama-nepal-india-football-w59620"/><id>urn:uuid:b3045737-d4b9-4af4-b6ee-9ab4c1708b73</id><updated>2026-05-15T00:25:48.795-04:00</updated><summary>A teenage Buddhist lama recently blessed thousands of people at a monastery in the Himalayan foothills.</summary></entry><entry><title>Journey of a lifetime: A US teen Buddhist lama is now a monk studying in the Himalayan foothills</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/american-teenager-buddhist-lama-nepal-india-football-t53327"/><id>urn:uuid:79b06964-c11a-4969-bee8-d09cf6d5e701</id><updated>2026-05-15T00:13:41.378-04:00</updated><summary>A teenage Buddhist lama recently blessed thousands at a monastery in the Himalayan foothills.</summary></entry><entry><title>War worsens Lebanon's economic crisis with job losses, price gouging and slow business</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lebanon-israel-war-economy-crisis-hezbollah-h24912"/><id>urn:uuid:37ab4298-4f15-4082-aeb2-a026468395a8</id><updated>2026-05-15T00:10:29.386-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, have sent economic shock waves across the Mideast.</summary></entry><entry><title>Finland's hotly tipped Eurovision performance features flames, a valuable violin and a safety plan</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/eurovision-finland-lampedius-parkkonen-violin-y65427"/><id>urn:uuid:825d92c2-623d-414e-97cb-15407ef33679</id><updated>2026-05-15T00:07:43.867-04:00</updated><summary>At the Eurovision Song Contest, performers get just three minutes to impress.</summary></entry><entry><title>Supreme Court voting rights ruling fuels a new push to defend Black representation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/redistricting-alabama-march-civil-rights-trump-i24582"/><id>urn:uuid:66b51b74-c11d-42dc-8b2e-5e4e19b27fcf</id><updated>2026-05-15T00:07:04.050-04:00</updated><summary>A new generation of civil rights leaders is rallying against efforts to dismantle the Voting Rights Act.</summary></entry><entry><title>New US House map in Florida accused of violating state ban on partisan gerrymandering</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/florida-us-house-redistricting-a43723"/><id>urn:uuid:07c5a4c3-2425-4101-bbce-368cb07045ff</id><updated>2026-05-15T00:03:56.392-04:00</updated><summary>New U.S. House districts in Florida are facing their first test in court.</summary></entry><entry><title>A Texas town may offer a preview of a Trump plan to force noncitizens from public housing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/immigration-public-housing-m05533"/><id>urn:uuid:7aa0649b-d00a-4d2c-abd2-ae3e0d376002</id><updated>2026-05-15T00:03:15.470-04:00</updated><summary>A bungled message from a South Texas housing authority prompted mass flight.</summary></entry><entry><title>Author Ann Patchett urges a 'breath' for books as PEN gala raises $2M amid ban surge</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/pen-america-gala-ann-patchett-g00856"/><id>urn:uuid:8f320cfd-9ca1-4ec4-8828-dc68a0b03d65</id><updated>2026-05-15T00:00:20.023-04:00</updated><summary>Author Ann Patchett and film producer Jason Blum are among those who spoke at PEN America's annual gala, which raised more than $2 million for the century-old literary and free expression organization.</summary></entry><entry><title>STORY REMOVED: SOC--WCup-Official Song</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/shakira-world-cup-official-song-l06095"/><id>urn:uuid:658409ce-977c-456b-83be-265383767556</id><updated>2026-05-14T23:39:32.975-04:00</updated><summary>Please disregard SOC--WCup-Official Song, published on May.</summary></entry><entry><title>Natasha Howard and Courtney Williams lead Lynx to 90-86 win over Wings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/lynx-wings-score-j95069"/><id>urn:uuid:fddc2ad6-ddb4-4293-abb0-3ac00964e9eb</id><updated>2026-05-14T22:57:22.821-04:00</updated><summary>Natasha Howard scored 26 points as the Minnesota Lynx defeat the Dallas Wings 90-86.</summary></entry><entry><title>New Hawaii law targets corporate influence in politics after Citizens United ruling</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/corporate-campaign-money-citizens-united-hawaii-q62762"/><id>urn:uuid:407e34d5-9773-44dd-8056-2d4d24e766b8</id><updated>2026-05-14T22:40:25.646-04:00</updated><summary>Hawaii's Democratic governor has signed a bill to curb corporate and "dark money" influence in politics.</summary></entry><entry><title>Roque's OT goal lifts Victoire to 3-1 win over Charge in Game 1 of Walter Cup Finals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/charge-victoire-score-a80285"/><id>urn:uuid:d34c7b5b-35c4-4b91-b98d-34c18fbad942</id><updated>2026-05-14T22:39:12.995-04:00</updated><summary>Abby Roque scored her second goal of the game 2:29 into overtime as the Montreal Victoire defeated the Ottawa Charge 3-2 in Game 1 of the Walter Cup Finals in the Professional Women's Hockey League on Thursday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>US agrees to settle lawsuit that accused an Indian billionaire of hiding an alleged bribery scheme</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/adani-lawsuit-settlement-u00727"/><id>urn:uuid:ebcaee08-f661-41cd-b9d1-5d5399020d6a</id><updated>2026-05-14T22:37:04.528-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. government has agreed to settle a lawsuit against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani.</summary></entry><entry><title>Grichuk powers White Sox past Royals 6-2 for their fifth straight win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/royals-white-sox-score-b94032"/><id>urn:uuid:9a227548-4068-4576-a862-ceb641b0975a</id><updated>2026-05-14T22:32:54.019-04:00</updated><summary>Randal Grichuk hit a two-run homer and drove in four runs, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 6-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: After China visit, Trump says he's undecided on sending weapons to Taiwan</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/china-trump-xi-summit-beijing-y59992"/><id>urn:uuid:49d8f421-946b-4904-a672-d9c4fe36e9e7</id><updated>2026-05-14T22:22:40.557-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. President Donald Trump departed Beijing following a final day meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kyle Schwarber's MLB-leading 18th homer lifts Phillies past Red Sox 3-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/phillies-red-sox-score-s86047"/><id>urn:uuid:7b3bbf6f-380d-4dff-8666-6f1a20559da9</id><updated>2026-05-14T22:20:45.457-04:00</updated><summary>Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run, breaking a scoreless tie in the eighth inning as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Zimbabwe's vivid English first names carry family histories, from Privilege to Shame</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/zimbabwe-english-names-history-culture-africa-x19518"/><id>urn:uuid:361748c9-1cb4-4cbc-a5b4-bc6477086e0b</id><updated>2026-05-14T22:09:59.478-04:00</updated><summary>In Zimbabwe, first names like Have-A-Look, Handsome, Promise, Confidence and Trust carry deep significance.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iran war energy shock drives interest in ethanol and other biofuels across hard-hit Asia</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/ethanol-fuel-iran-war-india-southeast-asia-t80683"/><id>urn:uuid:35f0d6ff-0f7c-4b41-a683-ab128185b061</id><updated>2026-05-14T22:06:05.995-04:00</updated><summary>Nations across Asia are pushing for the use of more biofuels in transportation in order to slash dependence on imported fossil fuels, which have been disrupted by the Iran war.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suzuki, Evans cap 2nd-period surge, Canadiens beat Sabres 6-3 to take 3-2 lead in 2nd-round series</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/canadiens-sabres-playoffs-score-x76832"/><id>urn:uuid:ea885857-1d01-4bde-b6dd-d812c35d4b86</id><updated>2026-05-14T22:04:35.662-04:00</updated><summary>Captain Nick Suzuki and Jake Evans scored 68 seconds apart late in the second period, and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 6-3 to take a 3-2 lead in their second-round playoff series.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ian Happ homers, 5 combine for shutout as Cubs snap a 4-game skid with a 2-0 win over Braves</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-braves-score-p91006"/><id>urn:uuid:dea25fbb-6279-47a8-8468-afe810c50a19</id><updated>2026-05-14T22:00:00.006-04:00</updated><summary>Ian Happ hit a long home run and five Chicago Cubs pitchers combined for a 2-0 shutout of the Atlanta Braves that snapped a four-game losing streak.</summary></entry><entry><title>Miller Place softball's Delaney Schleider hits sacrifice fly in 13th inning to defeat Kings Park</title><author><name>Matt Lindsay</name><email>matt.lindsay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/softball/suffolk-softball-kings-park-at-miller-place-sabadwzv"/><id>urn:uuid:d35dcab9-5caf-4839-ad39-d238fb780d7f</id><updated>2026-05-14T21:36:59.445-04:00</updated><summary>Schleider helped the Panthers clinch their third straight Suffolk League V title.</summary></entry><entry><title>Halo Infinite jabs, a Simpsons gag and a haircut: How NFL teams dropped 2026 schedule dates</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/2026-nfl-schedule-release-videos-n19983"/><id>urn:uuid:96a6e36d-d82d-4647-be3a-21cf26e75d77</id><updated>2026-05-14T21:20:15.159-04:00</updated><summary>NFL teams tapped into their creativity rolling out a variety of takes revealing their schedules for the 2026 season Thursday night with a mixture of art, video games and yes, even The Simpsons.</summary></entry><entry><title>Incremental progress as both sides look to avoid a first work stoppage in decades</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/incremental-progress-as-both-sides-look-to-avoid-a-first-work-stoppage-in-decades-k29329"/><id>urn:uuid:ce9d5049-f0ec-4cea-b49c-87d228f2cb07</id><updated>2026-05-14T21:17:48.782-04:00</updated><summary>Long Island Rail Road union leaders and MTA managers engaged in continuing marathon negotiations Thursday</summary></entry><entry><title>LIRR on brink of shutdown as strike talks between unions, MTA end for the day without a deal</title><author><name>Alfonso A. Castillo</name><email>alfonso.castillo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/lirr-strike-brink-isyg6765"/><id>urn:uuid:27046f2a-718a-44bb-9a69-0c5ec5d1f2a4</id><updated>2026-05-14T20:21:58.944-04:00</updated><summary>Talks are scheduled to resume Friday morning.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kaymer is healthy and playing at a high level at the PGA Championship</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/martin-kaymer-pga-championship-a61491"/><id>urn:uuid:827fce2b-f836-46c9-90bf-780a5862db42</id><updated>2026-05-14T20:19:21.395-04:00</updated><summary>Martin Kaymer showed everyone at the 108th PGA Championship that he is, indeed, still playing golf.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jordan Spieth off to uneven start in bid for career Grand Slam</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/pga-championship-greens-f92426"/><id>urn:uuid:be2fc4a4-e6f1-4fa0-9f00-15abd4e3de84</id><updated>2026-05-14T20:19:06.621-04:00</updated><summary>Jordan Spieth's bid to complete the career Grand Slam with a victory at the PGA Championship got off to a mixed start.</summary></entry><entry><title>Patrick Reed shoots a bogey-free 68 to open the PGA Championship in 1st action since Masters</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/golf-pga-championship-reed-x09729"/><id>urn:uuid:4b4426c2-ef10-4abf-b5c3-453848758401</id><updated>2026-05-14T20:14:35.489-04:00</updated><summary>Patrick Reed has been preparing for the PGA Championship after taking a break from professional golf.</summary></entry><entry><title>Penn Station fire brings commuters, and business, to Grand Central ... for now</title><author><name>Ted Phillips</name><email>ted.phillips@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/penn-station-fire-brings-commuters-and-business-to-grand-central-for-now-j63407"/><id>urn:uuid:9db6351c-e741-4c11-b73d-f00c4f854145</id><updated>2026-05-14T20:07:22.195-04:00</updated><summary>The fire that sent crowds of commuters to Grand Central Terminal was a boon for</summary></entry><entry><title>The NFL's 2026 season will kick off with a Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl rematch</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/nfl-schedule-f99630"/><id>urn:uuid:f2be3a14-7630-4620-8b89-e74ca01c2b72</id><updated>2026-05-14T20:05:04.222-04:00</updated><summary>The 2026 NFL season will kick off with a Super Bowl rematch.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump weighs Taiwan arms package after summit aimed at steadying US-China ties</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-xi-taiwan-iran-trade-l65369"/><id>urn:uuid:49042676-0849-4f28-b1af-086cdd5759bc</id><updated>2026-05-14T20:01:07.154-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump says he's not yet made a decision on whether a major sale of U.S. arms to Taiwan can move forward following his three-day visit to China.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shakira and Burna Boy release official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem, 'Dai Dai'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/shakira-burna-boy-fifa-world-cup-anthem-d38673"/><id>urn:uuid:8ca03e4e-0fb2-4c36-bd1a-f819546f560e</id><updated>2026-05-14T20:00:38.941-04:00</updated><summary>Colombian superstar Shakira and Afrobeats icon Burna Boy have released the official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tampa Bay Rays prospect hits home run thanks to baseball getting stuck in outfield grass</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/montgomery-overn-ball-stuck-grass-y66725"/><id>urn:uuid:5d999c78-1001-4a30-9aea-bbb010cd03dd</id><updated>2026-05-14T19:57:21.078-04:00</updated><summary>Montgomery Biscuits outfielder Austin Overn, who plays for the Tampa Bay Rays' Double-A affiliate, hit a home run in quite an unexpected way on Wednesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Antipoverty advocate Global Citizen hopes the World Cup halftime show drives money for education</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/fifa-global-citizen-world-cup-a49018"/><id>urn:uuid:cdf4a20e-8a8e-4b94-9e38-c635a588f519</id><updated>2026-05-14T19:56:30.178-04:00</updated><summary>Global Citizen is gearing up for its biggest event yet: the first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime show.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blackhawks agree to 3-year contract with forward prospect Roman Kantserov</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/blackhawks-roman-kantserov-s72066"/><id>urn:uuid:5ce9584e-6654-42e5-adcc-b7876543374c</id><updated>2026-05-14T19:51:46.149-04:00</updated><summary>Roman Kantserov is joining the Chicago Blackhawks after a record-breaking season in the Kontinental Hockey League.</summary></entry><entry><title>Subway Series: Maybe the Mets are legit after all. They need to prove it by sweeping the Yankees.</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/mets-yankees-subway-series-xvebfa3m"/><id>urn:uuid:bda4407d-860c-45de-87a9-23704ec4a9a0</id><updated>2026-05-14T19:50:12.863-04:00</updated><summary>These Mets have to think big, and after climbing to seven games below .500 (18-25), there could be some real momentum building.</summary></entry><entry><title>White Sox say fan who fell into the bullpen seems to be doing well</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/fan-white-sox-fall-bullpen-royals-v83898"/><id>urn:uuid:13faa18f-d642-4af4-aebf-d1cd9d3596d0</id><updated>2026-05-14T19:38:48.116-04:00</updated><summary>The Chicago White Sox said in a statement that the fan who tumbled roughly 10 feet into the visiting bullpen at Rate Field during Wednesday night's 6-5 win over Kansas City seemed to be doing well.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mbappé says Real Madrid coach Arbeloa has made him the team's 4th-choice striker</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/kylian-mbappe-real-madrid-arbeloa-r73563"/><id>urn:uuid:1ddead34-f5d7-49a4-8672-c236566d8ec4</id><updated>2026-05-14T19:15:40.142-04:00</updated><summary>Kylian Mbappé said after not starting in Real Madrid's Spanish league match against Oviedo that coach Álvaro Arbeloa has made him the team's fourth-choice striker.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chella Choi part of 3-way for lead on LPGA Tour with Korda 3 shots behind</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/lpga-tour-cincinnati-korda-choi-takeda-thitikul-b87427"/><id>urn:uuid:ab929a5a-59b7-4716-a092-88b2dd3bb015</id><updated>2026-05-14T19:09:16.628-04:00</updated><summary>Chella Choi is part of a three-way tie for the lead in the Kroger Queen City Championship.</summary></entry><entry><title>3 engine changes during Indianapolis 500 practice have sent Chevrolet and teams in search of answers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/indianapolis-500-indycar-chevrolet-o67196"/><id>urn:uuid:ec8a94a8-7666-4a8a-bff8-ac14c2e10736</id><updated>2026-05-14T18:53:31.990-04:00</updated><summary>Alexander Rossi's crew spent Wednesday night changing the engine in his No. 20 car.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lawyers urge judge to block Trump order that would create eligible voter list, limit mail ballots</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/trump-election-executive-order-democrats-voter-list-h32522"/><id>urn:uuid:c5b52dcc-1c35-423b-895c-6f9ab470dcb1</id><updated>2026-05-14T18:52:34.391-04:00</updated><summary>Voting rights groups are arguing that a federal judge should stop President Donald Trump's executive order restricting mail voting because he doesn't have the authority to do so.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kylian Mbappé among players jeered by Real Madrid fans at the Bernabeu in 2-0 win over Oviedo</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/kylian-mbappe-real-madrid-spanish-league-t31641"/><id>urn:uuid:8c6d31dd-3aa5-4ef6-959a-04b2711bf4b2</id><updated>2026-05-14T18:48:11.251-04:00</updated><summary>Real Madrid fans have made their discontentment known by jeering players at the Santiago Bernabeu before a 2-0 win over already relegated Oviedo.</summary></entry><entry><title>Australian striker Sam Kerr says she's leaving Chelsea after 6-plus seasons</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/sam-kerr-chelsea-australia-i29166"/><id>urn:uuid:a6dade75-48f7-4bf3-8596-dc748c95dc0a</id><updated>2026-05-14T18:44:03.921-04:00</updated><summary>Australian striker Sam Kerr says she's leaving Chelsea after six-plus seasons.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jordan Walker homers, hits go-ahead run in 9th as Cardinals beat Athletics 5-4</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cardinals-athletics-score-n03211"/><id>urn:uuid:3a5892e5-ac7a-4136-a9ef-266223dff8d9</id><updated>2026-05-14T18:33:36.696-04:00</updated><summary>Jordan Walker had a solo homer and drove in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-4 win over the Athletics.</summary></entry><entry><title>Utah officer accused of shooting unarmed man faces manslaughter charge</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/taylorsville-police-officer-shooting-manslaughter-x51272"/><id>urn:uuid:8ece3405-85fa-4dce-bf82-2150ad8f7001</id><updated>2026-05-14T18:26:11.580-04:00</updated><summary>A police officer in the Salt Lake City area is charged with manslaughter for allegedly using unreasonable force when he shot an unarmed man.</summary></entry><entry><title>Texas puts man to death for a retired professor's killing in its 600th execution since 1982</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/texas-execution-edward-busby-intellectually-disabled-d02431"/><id>urn:uuid:852bc02c-59b6-48da-8b6d-df88aa0e1594</id><updated>2026-05-14T18:19:55.313-04:00</updated><summary>A man who experts said was intellectually disabled has become the 600th person executed in Texas since the state resumed carrying out the death penalty in 1982.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tampa Bay Rays and local officials announce a tentative $2.3B deal for a new ballpark</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tampa-bay-rays-ballpark-m53574"/><id>urn:uuid:49a832ef-6e9e-4ac5-a6d8-ae57278efc04</id><updated>2026-05-14T18:09:39.147-04:00</updated><summary>The Tampa Bay Rays and local officials have announced a tentative $2.3 billion agreement for a new ballpark funded by public and private money.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Eurovision final lineup is confirmed after 5 more countries are sent packing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/eurovision-song-contest-second-semifinal-results-b70604"/><id>urn:uuid:c3507d44-2e0d-4279-b448-a03d02d73043</id><updated>2026-05-14T18:07:33.663-04:00</updated><summary>The Eurovision Song Contest final lineup is set after Thursday's second semifinal.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rep. Chuck Edwards faces House ethics investigation over harassment allegations</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/chuck-edwards-ethics-investigation-congress-sexual-harassment-u57487"/><id>urn:uuid:9234b7b7-effa-48a8-90a6-97a20da4cfff</id><updated>2026-05-14T18:04:16.546-04:00</updated><summary>The House Ethics Committee is investigating Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina over allegations that he created a hostile work environment and engaged in sexual harassment.</summary></entry><entry><title>US Rep. Max Miller sues his ex-wife for defamation in escalation of long-running divorce feud</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ohio-congressman-max-miller-defamation-exwife-w11974"/><id>urn:uuid:04fe322a-2d28-4fd8-9c8c-000cc57ef396</id><updated>2026-05-14T17:59:40.162-04:00</updated><summary>Republican U.S. Rep. Max Miller of Ohio has filed a defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife and her legal team.</summary></entry><entry><title>Justice Thomas hails US Constitution as common bedrock in divided America</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/justice-clarence-thomas-250th-anniversary-america-divisions-v76763"/><id>urn:uuid:9d61fb01-2452-46ff-9e55-26576a0c3fad</id><updated>2026-05-14T17:55:28.190-04:00</updated><summary>Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas urged Americans to mark the nation's 250th anniversary by defending deeply held beliefs and protecting free speech rather than relying on patriotic slogans or celebrations.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jury awards $49.5M to the family of a woman killed in 2019 Boeing Max crash</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/boeing-737-max-ethiopia-crash-lawsuit-verdict-x81434"/><id>urn:uuid:8a625166-63b0-43b4-9a53-b9e2ed66dfec</id><updated>2026-05-14T17:42:02.401-04:00</updated><summary>A federal jury in Chicago has awarded $49.5 million to the family of a 24-year-old nonprofit global health worker killed in the 2019 crash of a Boeing 737 Max jet in Ethiopia.</summary></entry><entry><title>Luke Raley hits 3-run home run, Garver hits his 1st of the season and Mariners beat Astros 8-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mariners-astros-score-g48145"/><id>urn:uuid:2aad11fe-c075-496b-bca4-81c21bf8cfe2</id><updated>2026-05-14T17:41:13.374-04:00</updated><summary>Luke Raley hit a three-run home run, Mitch Garver added his first homer of the season and the Seattle Mariners beat the Houston Astros 8-3.</summary></entry><entry><title>2 people found dead inside a plane that crashed into an Ohio home</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/plane-crash-ohio-akron-l09979"/><id>urn:uuid:b9e12bd4-e6d5-4889-b6ab-ed9353a3203b</id><updated>2026-05-14T17:33:29.201-04:00</updated><summary>Fire officials say two people were found dead in a plane after it crashed into a house in Ohio and exploded into flames.</summary></entry><entry><title>Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion pill, while lawsuit plays out</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/supreme-court-mifepristone-abortion-louisiana-j28555"/><id>urn:uuid:c0255d2c-7574-4666-bbd7-7affc2fe6bee</id><updated>2026-05-14T17:31:57.700-04:00</updated><summary>The Supreme Court has preserved women's access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion, rejecting lower-court restrictions while a lawsuit continues.</summary></entry><entry><title>CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Raul Castro's grandson in Havana, US and Cuban officials say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cuba-us-meeting-cia-john-f00504"/><id>urn:uuid:f2f184b6-563c-4a23-ba29-ee47305ca1ac</id><updated>2026-05-14T17:22:19.508-04:00</updated><summary>Cuban and U.S. officials say that CIA Director John Ratcliffe has met with Cuban officials including Raul Castro's grandson during a high-level visit to the island.</summary></entry><entry><title>Canucks hire Ryan Johnson as GM, Sedin twins to share president of hockey operations</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/canucks-general-manager-ryan-johnson-sedin-n19794"/><id>urn:uuid:e48b5daf-ec79-460d-8812-451fc21f8661</id><updated>2026-05-14T17:19:18.509-04:00</updated><summary>The Vancouver Canucks promoted Ryan Johnson to general manager and said Daniel and Henrik Sedin will share the role of president of hockey operations.</summary></entry><entry><title>Congress moves to raise retirement age for Capitol Police as threats against lawmakers mount</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/capitol-police-threats-retirement-age-waiver-congress-i98255"/><id>urn:uuid:57f8236d-492d-48ef-8fc6-e5d7f1668227</id><updated>2026-05-14T17:18:57.601-04:00</updated><summary>Lawmakers are working to raise the retirement age for U.S. Capitol Police officers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Subway Series: Mets-Yankees to air on different networks for each game</title><author><name>Anthony Rieber</name><email>anthony.rieber@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/media/subway-series-mets-yankees-tv-qfpy8724"/><id>urn:uuid:3277cb67-5500-4fec-8818-51516a91a58c</id><updated>2026-05-14T17:18:24.902-04:00</updated><summary>Friday night's game will be exclusively on Apple TV, Saturday night's game will be on Fox and Sunday's game will be on SNY and YES.</summary></entry><entry><title>Drought warning: Long Island's lack of rain this year leads state to issue alert</title><author><name>Tracy Tullis</name><email>tracy.tullis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/drought-warning-long-island-l4zpzlm1"/><id>urn:uuid:1b5612a5-44bb-468a-ae52-63ca08a479ad</id><updated>2026-05-14T17:15:18.488-04:00</updated><summary>The Island has received 4 inches less rain than normal over the past three months.</summary></entry><entry><title>Clashes erupt in Bolivia as miners set off dynamite and police fire tear gas</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/bolivia-protests-la-paz-dynamite-x31084"/><id>urn:uuid:3d6c4e65-4e5b-4d23-ba88-7dfd6e2692a8</id><updated>2026-05-14T17:09:54.095-04:00</updated><summary>Clashes have erupted in Bolivia's capital as police use tear gas to disperse miners trying to breach the government palace.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano to be resentenced July 22</title><author><name>Nicole Fuller</name><email>nicole.fuller@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/edward-mangano-corruption-resentencing-harendra-singh-bribes-dro323nv"/><id>urn:uuid:c925e257-c333-43e1-a310-49914e3170ef</id><updated>2026-05-14T17:09:19.805-04:00</updated><summary>Mangano, who is serving a 12-year sentence for using his clout as county executive to pressure the Town of Oyster Bay to indirectly back the loans for a family friend, will appear via Zoom from his Massachusetts federal prison for resentencing.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rory McIlroy has a bad finish for a rough start at the PGA Championship</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/pga-championship-rory-mcilroy-aronimink-d85464"/><id>urn:uuid:680ca071-439e-4add-b037-3cc5e3523cb9</id><updated>2026-05-14T16:59:44.861-04:00</updated><summary>Rory McIlroy had a blister on his right pinky toe during practice rounds for the PGA Championship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rengifo has three RBIs and Harrison pitches five shutout innings in Brewers' 7-1 win over Padres</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/padres-brewers-score-m61689"/><id>urn:uuid:bdf63466-9fd6-4f6c-8415-ebf21bb881ef</id><updated>2026-05-14T16:59:26.908-04:00</updated><summary>Luis Rengifo drove in three runs, Kyle Harrison recorded seven strikeouts in five scoreless innings and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the San Diego Padres 7-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brookhaven Town OKs Muslim cemetery in Bellport, one of first on Long Island</title><author><name>Carl MacGowan</name><email>carl.macgowan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/muslim-cemetery-bellport-town-board-approves-k20a3th2"/><id>urn:uuid:73da35ac-b540-403c-90c5-ac4b7dff4022</id><updated>2026-05-14T16:51:20.214-04:00</updated><summary>The board approved a site plan and special permit for the Bellport cemetery on a 13.78-acre parcel on Beaver Dam Road.</summary></entry><entry><title>A timeline of events in the death penalty case of Richard Glossip</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/richard-glossip-death-sentence-overturned-f83312"/><id>urn:uuid:cbe13c44-fbb4-485b-b7e6-d389608b693d</id><updated>2026-05-14T16:48:10.651-04:00</updated><summary>Former death row inmate Richard Glossip has been granted bond by an Oklahoma judge who ruled Thursday that Glossip could be freed from jail while awaiting a new trial for a 1997 killing.</summary></entry><entry><title>Teen was among 6 people from Honduras and Mexico who died in hot Texas shipping container</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/texas-border-deaths-immigration-v26429"/><id>urn:uuid:40851276-a3aa-4f7c-a663-d8c21bbf8d99</id><updated>2026-05-14T16:46:55.321-04:00</updated><summary>More details are out after six people were found dead in a rail yard shipping container in Laredo, Texas, last weekend.</summary></entry><entry><title>MTA chief joins strike talks as riders face hellish commute</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/the-point/the-point-newsday-lirr-strike-penn-station-mta-lieber-lphhk5ib"/><id>urn:uuid:8b823bd9-e95a-4f30-8f9f-5ab68585941e</id><updated>2026-05-14T16:43:35.396-04:00</updated><summary>The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bryson DeChambeau fails to stay in contention with 6-over 76 in long day at PGA Championship</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/pga-championship-bryon-dechambeau-d88681"/><id>urn:uuid:a7b1f53d-5133-40af-b7a5-913e2ba94936</id><updated>2026-05-14T16:40:55.856-04:00</updated><summary>Bryson DeChambeau's attempt to climb the PGA Championship leaderboard hit a snag when his tee shot landed on a hospitality tent's stairs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Georgia safety Ja'Marley Riddle arrested on drug, speeding charges</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/georgia-football-arrest-ncaa-u20879"/><id>urn:uuid:2ce6a6f5-da47-4120-957f-075bf6b7ba11</id><updated>2026-05-14T16:40:04.983-04:00</updated><summary>Georgia safety Ja'Marley Riddle has been arrested on two felony counts of possession of a controlled substance and a misdemeanor speeding charge.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about a Tennessee man known for making racist videos now charged with attempted murder</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/chud-builder-courthouse-shooting-o22979"/><id>urn:uuid:c9214cea-9930-43df-b83b-f4acac77493c</id><updated>2026-05-14T16:39:08.844-04:00</updated><summary>A Tennessee man who goes by the moniker Chud the Builder and is known for posting racist videos is charged with attempted murder.</summary></entry><entry><title>Justice Department accuses Yale medical school of illegally using race in admissions</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/yale-race-admissions-trump-justice-department-t21004"/><id>urn:uuid:2870b9ec-ef89-4bb7-a0ef-12f9c2bcb1de</id><updated>2026-05-14T16:32:28.093-04:00</updated><summary>The Justice Department is accusing Yale University of illegally considering race in its medical school admissions.</summary></entry><entry><title>Canada aims to double its electric grid by 2050 with clean energy and lower costs for users</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/energy-canada-carney-s51359"/><id>urn:uuid:94939059-2b0f-43bc-9338-0fa9c183921e</id><updated>2026-05-14T16:30:11.245-04:00</updated><summary>Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils a clean electricity strategy aimed at doubling Canada's electricity grid by 2050.</summary></entry><entry><title>Andy Pettitte's scouting report on the Yankees' starting rotation</title><author><name>Erik Boland</name><email>erik.boland@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/andy-pettitte-yankees-starting-rotation-k5u4kp4a"/><id>urn:uuid:2e288e2c-73ba-4c9f-9fa0-27bc8093c7ef</id><updated>2026-05-14T16:27:07.829-04:00</updated><summary>The former Core Four member shares his thoughts on each member of a Yankees rotation that has been one of the best and deepest units in the game.</summary></entry><entry><title>James Harden, still learning new role, helps Cleveland get 1 win away from East finals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-playoffs-james-harden-cavaliers-c47631"/><id>urn:uuid:26bcefb4-c730-4c19-8e73-ac43d53bba54</id><updated>2026-05-14T16:26:32.647-04:00</updated><summary>James Harden has been pivotal for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Detroit Pistons.</summary></entry><entry><title>Zebby Matthews pitches Twins past Marlins 9-1 with 7 shutout innings in his season debut</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/marlins-twins-score-q45936"/><id>urn:uuid:4c55ee76-ca9a-4c60-ad0f-a707c463a7ee</id><updated>2026-05-14T16:21:15.678-04:00</updated><summary>Zebby Matthews threw seven scoreless innings in his season debut as the Minnesota Twins beat the Miami Marlins 9-1 to win consecutive series for the first time in a month.</summary></entry><entry><title>Budget talks continue, with few signs of a breakthrough</title><author><name>Yancey Roy</name><email>yancey.roy@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/hochul-budget-w9kar470"/><id>urn:uuid:ca6f7602-0f13-46e1-8945-397ab7b954a3</id><updated>2026-05-14T16:14:22.353-04:00</updated><summary>The legislature has passed 12 emergency spending bills since missing the April 1 budget deadline.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump administration aims to roll back limits on toxic wastewater from coal-fired power plants</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-coal-wastewater-epa-artificial-intelligence-i46198"/><id>urn:uuid:c29f35fa-0cdb-479e-bb4c-6724b4bb74a3</id><updated>2026-05-14T16:14:13.529-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants to relax limits that require coal-fired power plants to prevent the release of toxic heavy metals into streams and rivers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Guyana presses Venezuela on border gunfire as they vie over an energy-rich region</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/venezuela-guyana-essequibo-court-dispute-f16320"/><id>urn:uuid:0d4a93ea-b2d2-41bc-b862-dbb1fb581453</id><updated>2026-05-14T15:56:29.183-04:00</updated><summary>Guyana's government has sent a protest note to Venezuela demanding an investigation into recent border shootings that wounded Guyanese soldiers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Steve Popper: Should the Knicks want the Pistons or Cavs in East finals?</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/steve-popper/knicks-playoffs-pistons-cavs-lkg7ybks"/><id>urn:uuid:575297fb-0a21-496c-9765-cd194f4dbc44</id><updated>2026-05-14T15:52:09.042-04:00</updated><summary>While the Knicks rest up after sweeping the 76ers, Cleveland and Detroit are slugging it out in the other Eastern Conference semifinal.</summary></entry><entry><title>Arkansas reinstates men's and women's tennis programs after donors provide short-term funding</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/arkansas-tennis-i36585"/><id>urn:uuid:996e346a-6daa-4553-92bd-33fd78232492</id><updated>2026-05-14T15:27:02.161-04:00</updated><summary>The Arkansas tennis teams are back in business thanks to a short-term funding boost that the school's athletic director says "offers a viable path forward."</summary></entry><entry><title>US grand jury widens charges against Mexico's Jalisco New Generation Cartel second-in-command</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mexico-jalisco-new-generation-cartel-gardener-jardinero-audias-flores-silva-s14887"/><id>urn:uuid:e39a0f7a-c4ad-4ef3-a970-7120be66336b</id><updated>2026-05-14T15:22:13.510-04:00</updated><summary>A U.S. federal grand jury has expanded charges against Audias Flores Silva, the second-in-command of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.</summary></entry><entry><title>Endy Rodriguez drives in a pair of runs in his return to the majors, Pirates top Rockies 7-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rockies-pirates-score-s76621"/><id>urn:uuid:16e2d9ce-d0f4-488c-a376-8fc4e4d85c09</id><updated>2026-05-14T15:21:15.479-04:00</updated><summary>Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez celebrated his return to the majors in style, driving in a pair of runs as Pittsburgh cruised past Colorado 7-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Reds get six shutout innings from Chase Burns and JJ Bleday homers twice in 15-1 rout of Nationals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/nationals-reds-score-t42634"/><id>urn:uuid:d3080a9d-0880-4c61-88fd-a3f31c064782</id><updated>2026-05-14T15:18:49.874-04:00</updated><summary>Chase Burns threw six scoreless innings, JJ Bleday homered twice and drove in six runs, and the Cincinnati Reds avoided being swept by the Washington Nationals with a 15-1 victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ex-aide to California Democrats admits guilt in scheme to steal campaign funds from health secretary</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/xavier-becerra-california-dana-williamson-conspiracy-democrat-c55994"/><id>urn:uuid:3b891b11-9ae9-43f3-b96a-b5dfdd807a4e</id><updated>2026-05-14T15:16:58.749-04:00</updated><summary>A top California Democratic political aide has pleaded guilty in a scheme to steal campaign funds from Xavier Becerra when he served as the federal health secretary.</summary></entry><entry><title>Clarence Carter, soul singer known for 'Patches' and 'Strokin',' dies at 90</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/clarence-carter-90-died-patches-strokin-d34333"/><id>urn:uuid:3e253d59-5c0f-4efc-87f2-fd811b3f23ec</id><updated>2026-05-14T15:10:24.593-04:00</updated><summary>Clarence Carter, the blues and soul singer-songwriter known for hits like "Patches" and "Strokin'," has died at age 90.</summary></entry><entry><title>Families scour southern Mexico after 40 migrants vanished on a dangerous sea route</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mexico-migrants-deaths-cuba-trump-chiapas-guatemala-q94828"/><id>urn:uuid:8193d349-828e-4682-918d-1119885ec0b0</id><updated>2026-05-14T15:05:08.516-04:00</updated><summary>On Christmas Eve 2024, Elianis Caridad Morejón Pérez, a young Cuban woman, told her mother she was boarding a boat from southern Mexico to the U.S. She disappeared along with 39 other migrants from Cuba, Honduras, and Ecuador.</summary></entry><entry><title>Romain Grosjean downplays dust-up with Marcus Armstrong as practice continues for Indianapolis 500</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/indycar-indianapolsi-500-grosjean-l88869"/><id>urn:uuid:31a2c26e-4c83-4ba5-9718-2fe07fa120e9</id><updated>2026-05-14T15:04:17.587-04:00</updated><summary>Romain Grosjean is using some humor to punch back at his feud with Marcus Armstrong.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iraq's parliament approves partial Cabinet lineup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iraq-cabinet-parliament-government-q63062"/><id>urn:uuid:bc97414f-aaa3-4f25-9ae5-2acdccd7e29e</id><updated>2026-05-14T15:03:34.613-04:00</updated><summary>Iraq's parliament has approved the government program and part of the Cabinet lineup of Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi.</summary></entry><entry><title>Emails show FBI Director Kash Patel's Hawaii trip included 'VIP snorkel' at a Pearl Harbor memorial</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/fbi-kash-patel-snorkel-hawaii-pearl-harbor-p32260"/><id>urn:uuid:ddc1bf31-0838-4245-b6f1-36938bac6fd6</id><updated>2026-05-14T14:52:42.619-04:00</updated><summary>Government emails obtained by The Associated Press show that FBI Director Kash Patel went on a "VIP snorkel" session last summer at the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor.</summary></entry><entry><title>Garrick Higgo penalized 2 strokes for missing opening tee time at PGA Championship</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/higgo-pga-championship-n63051"/><id>urn:uuid:488eb4a7-b387-4584-8e79-4f94cc765d0e</id><updated>2026-05-14T14:50:40.665-04:00</updated><summary>Garrick Higgo found out in the PGA Championship if you're not early, you're late.</summary></entry><entry><title>Deschamps unveils France's star-studded World Cup squad and hands Robin Risser surprise call-up</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-france-squad-deschamps-e56787"/><id>urn:uuid:19057cc4-4347-4971-9657-0558f7efd6a6</id><updated>2026-05-14T14:43:04.707-04:00</updated><summary>France coach Didier Deschamps has assembled a powerful squad for the World Cup and rewarded goalkeeper Robin Risser with a call-up after his standout season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Money woes close a small Michigan college. It's not alone</title><author><name> Bridge Michigan</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/michigan-small-colleges-siena-heights-university-k28455"/><id>urn:uuid:51a19ebd-f042-41f2-b23c-64f2d682d3e7</id><updated>2026-05-14T14:37:13.305-04:00</updated><summary>Siena Heights University has closed its doors for good.</summary></entry><entry><title>These guys don't just drive the team bus. They go the extra mile for the players who love them</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college-baseball-y87489"/><id>urn:uuid:08b47ef7-65c7-43b4-9490-535030eaf787</id><updated>2026-05-14T14:29:35.211-04:00</updated><summary>Team bus drivers like Jackie McCloud, Courtney Ellis and Larry Thurman are more than just drivers; they're part of the team.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsom outlines his final budget proposal with no deficit, new major spending</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-gavin-newsom-final-budget-q12256"/><id>urn:uuid:1646ffda-67d2-4eed-bf74-cbfab3c3662b</id><updated>2026-05-14T14:14:40.952-04:00</updated><summary>California Gov. Gavin Newsom has unveiled his final budget proposal.</summary></entry><entry><title>A surge in violence followed Trump's cuts to USAID programs in Africa, a study finds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/africa-usaid-conflict-crisis-j18013"/><id>urn:uuid:462a166a-261e-4550-b6f8-887208bff474</id><updated>2026-05-14T14:12:06.104-04:00</updated><summary>A new study has found that the Trump administration's decision last year to dissolve the U.S. Agency for International Development — once a leading global aid donor — was followed by a significant increase in violence in several African countries the agency had supported.</summary></entry><entry><title>Carlo Ancelotti extends contract with Brazil's national team until 2030 World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/brazil-ancelotti-extension-2030-soccer-k59769"/><id>urn:uuid:e6f0fe89-dda5-490e-b1c0-ec6cb86b7b7f</id><updated>2026-05-14T14:08:54.198-04:00</updated><summary>Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has extended his contract with the team until the 2030 World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>US pledges $1.8 billion more for UN humanitarian aid even as it's cut foreign assistance overall</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/united-nations-trump-humanitarian-aid-funding-d85708"/><id>urn:uuid:1ae42680-43f1-4009-9855-43db13f0fc11</id><updated>2026-05-14T14:06:51.835-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration has announced $1.8 billion in additional funding for U.N. humanitarian aid.</summary></entry><entry><title>Campaign board to appeal restoration of Blakeman's matching funds</title><author><name>Yancey Roy</name><email>yancey.roy@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/blakeman-matching-funds-j5nd7vsq"/><id>urn:uuid:88c40528-c355-48e4-9dff-bea3f41d49a1</id><updated>2026-05-14T14:02:17.524-04:00</updated><summary>A Democrat-controlled board disqualified the Republican because he didn't file a joint application with his running mate.</summary></entry><entry><title>Law firms urge appeals court to keep blocking Trump's sanctions against them</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-law-firms-justice-department-executive-orders-b25191"/><id>urn:uuid:b04c4a77-27e0-4228-ba2d-973b37b64a14</id><updated>2026-05-14T14:00:45.813-04:00</updated><summary>An appeals court has heard arguments in a case challenging President Donald Trump's ability to sanction some of the nation's most prestigious law firms over their ties to clients and representatives whom he dislikes.</summary></entry><entry><title>US agents arrest tourist after video shows a rock hurled at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal's head</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/monk-seal-harassment-endangered-maui-tourist-e04722"/><id>urn:uuid:98fdfc22-ae94-4dac-bdf5-6729df1aa23d</id><updated>2026-05-14T13:59:59.652-04:00</updated><summary>A tourist from Washington state is facing federal charges after a witness recorded what prosecutors say was a video of him hurling a coconut-sized rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal.</summary></entry><entry><title>LI's Chris Gabriele has up-and-down first day at PGA Championship</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/chris-gabriele-pga-championship-xgals53b"/><id>urn:uuid:5ac52baf-bb8e-4190-9e34-a02006ef1317</id><updated>2026-05-14T13:58:22.803-04:00</updated><summary>The Cold Spring Harbor native and Old Westbury Golf and Country Club head pro shot a 7-over 77 in a group with world No. 86 Taylor Pendrith and world No. 132 William Mouw.</summary></entry><entry><title>Car falls into sinkhole on LIE: All lanes reopened after emergency repairs made</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso and John Asbury</name><email>john.asbury@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/lie-sinkhole-closed-exit-49-i6ln3buf"/><id>urn:uuid:d168ccee-eef3-4d0f-be91-2aaa8c73369b</id><updated>2026-05-14T13:57:10.806-04:00</updated><summary>The sinkhole appeared to be caused by a contractor working "on a local municipal sewage project," the DOT said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Carlos Corte, of Patchogue, charged with kidnapping 4-year-old girl at a laundromat, ordered held without bail</title><author><name>Grant Parpan</name><email>grant.parpan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/long-island-kidnapping-arrest-carlos-corte-4-year-old-girl-jvrh8m66"/><id>urn:uuid:91f0c66a-00b2-401e-8b1e-d9924fb10884</id><updated>2026-05-14T13:40:11.169-04:00</updated><summary>Carlos Corte, 38, pleaded not guilty to second-degree kidnapping and endangering the welfare of a child at his arraignment on a grand jury indictment.</summary></entry><entry><title>Los Angeles Sparks to honor Lisa Leslie with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/sparks-leslie-statue-d93564"/><id>urn:uuid:6347f42a-cf1e-4ff9-9cc4-32e4cff019cb</id><updated>2026-05-14T13:38:38.999-04:00</updated><summary>The Los Angeles Sparks are honoring Hall of Fame player Lisa Leslie with a statue outside of Crypto.</summary></entry><entry><title>PSEG plans empathy training for employees in light of debt collection revelations</title><author><name>Mark Harrington</name><email>mark.harrington@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/pseg-long-island-debt-collection-r1xjxe3z"/><id>urn:uuid:c2c34eab-f2dd-49f4-9de1-bad67bf47d83</id><updated>2026-05-14T13:38:00.810-04:00</updated><summary>PSEG also is reviewing employee attendance and presentations "at any conference or public events" to make sure they provide "appropriate representation and messaging" from the company.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man accused of wounding 2 drivers in Cambridge shooting pleads not guilty</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/tyler-brown-cambridge-shooting-j92698"/><id>urn:uuid:424c331d-506e-419e-bae0-296a5e5fc9ce</id><updated>2026-05-14T13:35:29.366-04:00</updated><summary>A man accused of wounding two drivers when he fired at least 70 rounds from an assault-style weapon on a busy street near Boston pleaded not guilty to assault and other charges.</summary></entry><entry><title>Xavier Becerra's decades in public office are a blessing and a curse in his California governor bid</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-governor-becerra-race-campaign-o95318"/><id>urn:uuid:e13b6ede-0114-4350-8299-d02092e0ad6a</id><updated>2026-05-14T13:34:03.965-04:00</updated><summary>Xavier Becerra, a Democrat running for California governor, is propping up his decades-long career in public office as proof he can succeed in the state's highest office.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mariners' scuffling star catcher Cal Raleigh placed on 10-day injured list with right oblique strain</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mariners-raleigh-injured-list-oblique-strain-y08987"/><id>urn:uuid:67bdee70-03af-4972-9bfd-9d487510b448</id><updated>2026-05-14T13:20:43.771-04:00</updated><summary>The Seattle Mariners have placed catcher Cal Raleigh on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kelsey Plum joins Prime's WNBA broadcasts, bringing an active star's voice to the studio</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/plum-prime-analyst-wnba-f13739"/><id>urn:uuid:484fa6d7-0f4a-4ca6-982c-a66b7dc5551d</id><updated>2026-05-14T13:20:00.308-04:00</updated><summary>Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum is joining Amazon Prime Video's WNBA broadcasts as a player contributor.</summary></entry><entry><title>A $620 property tax debt cost him his house. Ohio's Supreme Court will decide if the county owes him</title><author><name> Signal Ohio</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cuyahoga-county-property-tax-debt-lawsuit-i66120"/><id>urn:uuid:9c333c9f-c3d9-431b-a05f-181a6eaf59c2</id><updated>2026-05-14T13:17:36.669-04:00</updated><summary>The Ohio Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case in which homeowners are suing Cuyahoga County, claiming it unconstitutionally seized their homes without compensating them for their value beyond unpaid taxes.</summary></entry><entry><title>'We're praying the strike doesn't happen'</title><author><name>Peter Gill</name><email>peter.gill@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/-we-re-praying-the-strike-doesn-t-happen--n83209"/><id>urn:uuid:81e0e5f1-650e-437a-b354-4cc70b5ad514</id><updated>2026-05-14T13:14:16.879-04:00</updated><summary>Dr. Lori Escallier, who works at Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, said she prefers</summary></entry><entry><title>Saudi Arabia signs soccer World Cup deal and says sports investment is a priority</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-saudi-arabia-y55554"/><id>urn:uuid:8f567173-147b-45a2-b004-1a8bd6b499f9</id><updated>2026-05-14T13:11:50.793-04:00</updated><summary>Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund became an "official tournament supporter" of the World Cup on Thursday and reaffirmed its commitment to invest in sports despite notable retreats from other ventures in recent months.</summary></entry><entry><title>US Border Patrol chief Michael Banks is resigning, in latest DHS leadership change</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/border-patrol-chief-michael-banks-immigration-y90249"/><id>urn:uuid:96bf176f-e613-4c41-844c-56ae1653058e</id><updated>2026-05-14T12:58:31.776-04:00</updated><summary>The head of U.S. Border Patrol has announced his resignation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cuba's power grid collapses and plunges eastern provinces into a major blackout</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cuba-blackout-energy-crisis-oil-embargo-n78537"/><id>urn:uuid:9b0f0e6b-d4b1-430c-b015-da30b386f266</id><updated>2026-05-14T12:57:40.645-04:00</updated><summary>Cuba's national energy grid has suffered a major failure, cutting power to the island's eastern provinces.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michigan teen tobacco use ticks up as prevention funding lags</title><author><name> Bridge Michigan</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/teen-tobacco-use-michigan-rising-c76308"/><id>urn:uuid:e67aa06a-47f7-4a7e-a785-091ad119e58e</id><updated>2026-05-14T12:56:53.623-04:00</updated><summary>Teen tobacco use in Michigan is rising again, prompting calls for increased prevention spending.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI make their final case in a trial that could shape AI's future</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/musk-sam-altman-openai-trial-closing-arguments-e69803"/><id>urn:uuid:1f76c023-dd09-41ed-b00f-2d563e4eca03</id><updated>2026-05-14T12:56:06.618-04:00</updated><summary>Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI made their final arguments Thursday in the landmark trial whose outcome could shape the future of artificial intelligence.</summary></entry><entry><title>After the Kendrick Lamar beef, can Drake come back with 'Iceman'?</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/drake-iceman-kendrick-lamar-y38005"/><id>urn:uuid:1a735f84-36a3-4981-9fd8-54b962d6ef81</id><updated>2026-05-14T12:34:13.065-04:00</updated><summary>A new album from Drake is nearly here.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Oklahoma death row prisoner freed from jail as he awaits retrial in 1997 killing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/oklahoma-richard-glossip-death-sentence-overturned-execution-d02481"/><id>urn:uuid:06c3e46c-9584-499b-85cc-90084b251d71</id><updated>2026-05-14T12:32:19.570-04:00</updated><summary>An Oklahoma man who has narrowly avoided execution three separate times could walk free from a county jail after a judge agreed to grant him bond while awaiting retrial.</summary></entry><entry><title>Federal judge orders Trump administration to bring back a Colombian woman who was deported to Congo</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-immigration-congo-colombia-courts-s91567"/><id>urn:uuid:0288d894-0b6d-45b2-a81f-f314b2b70d11</id><updated>2026-05-14T12:25:53.969-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to bring a Colombian woman back to the U.S. from Congo.</summary></entry><entry><title>Small medical plane crashes in New Mexico mountains, killing all 4 people aboard</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/plane-crash-new-mexico-deaths-l66965"/><id>urn:uuid:7a6d926a-a1c8-4cb0-a0c3-31c7c1c886d7</id><updated>2026-05-14T12:12:24.584-04:00</updated><summary>A small medical plane crashed in a mountain range outside Ruidoso, New Mexico, killing all four people aboard and sparking a wildfire in the surrounding forest.</summary></entry><entry><title>Penn Station fire damaged tunnel repaired; LIRR service should resume Saturday</title><author><name>Ted Phillips, Matthew Chayes and John Valenti</name><email>john.valenti@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/smoke-penn-station-lirr-y5ocme4v"/><id>urn:uuid:cdf1134c-b621-44f9-b37c-08d37997ef55</id><updated>2026-05-14T12:08:08.863-04:00</updated><summary>LIRR service should resume Saturday morning, if there's no strike.</summary></entry><entry><title>Senators approve withholding their own pay during government shutdowns</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/senate-pay-shutdown-withhold-government-b35267"/><id>urn:uuid:8d6582c6-385a-4dd1-a340-ee80a0538b4d</id><updated>2026-05-14T12:07:32.656-04:00</updated><summary>Senators have unanimously approved a resolution to withhold their pay during government shutdowns.</summary></entry><entry><title>Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/nhl-playoffs-colorado-b75730"/><id>urn:uuid:079878a9-caad-4884-95ae-5be217823eba</id><updated>2026-05-14T12:05:33.241-04:00</updated><summary>The Colorado Avalanche advanced to the Western Conference final after a thrilling comeback win against the Minnesota Wild.</summary></entry><entry><title>Average US long-term mortgage rate eases to 6.36% in first drop after two straight weekly increases</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/mortgages-housing-interest-rates-n94306"/><id>urn:uuid:9c3fe489-6e48-4686-8ddc-391ef9386fa4</id><updated>2026-05-14T12:03:54.976-04:00</updated><summary>The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate edged lower this week, its first drop after rising the previous two weeks.</summary></entry><entry><title>UN and media rights groups say Afghanistan's Taliban have arrested 3 journalists</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/afghanistan-journalists-detained-press-freedom-taliban-kabul-h77953"/><id>urn:uuid:4f45cc52-cec9-4d62-9848-3536c48449f0</id><updated>2026-05-14T12:01:22.985-04:00</updated><summary>The United Nations and rights groups say Afghanistan's Taliban authorities have detained at least three journalists on undisclosed charges in recent days.</summary></entry><entry><title>Championship playoff final could change, supporters warned after Southampton spying accusations</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/championship-final-southampton-spying-c92509"/><id>urn:uuid:ac4abdf2-6dae-47da-93f5-61a9fee2b05f</id><updated>2026-05-14T11:54:08.120-04:00</updated><summary>The possibility Southampton could be removed from the Championship playoff final over spying allegations has been raised after fans were warned there may be changes to the game that decides who is promoted to the Premier League.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yemen government and Houthis agree to free 1,600 detainees in the largest swap of the 11-year war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/yemen-civil-war-detainees-swap-a91708"/><id>urn:uuid:28798d8c-f506-488e-a84b-fc48cf7f8ef8</id><updated>2026-05-14T11:40:59.757-04:00</updated><summary>Yemen's government and Houthi rebels have agreed to free more than 1,600 detainees in the largest swap of Yemen's 11-year civil war.</summary></entry><entry><title>Frederik Andersen's elite play in net stands out amid the Carolina Hurricanes' perfect playoff start</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/nhl-playoffs-frederik-andersen-j88561"/><id>urn:uuid:687bcf67-073c-4229-984f-ec438f83abd1</id><updated>2026-05-14T11:39:57.888-04:00</updated><summary>Frederik Andersen has gone from struggling early in the regular season to playing at an elite level in net for the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL playoffs.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about contenders who could replace Keir Starmer as Britain's Labour leader</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/starmer-labour-party-leader-streeting-rayner-r67516"/><id>urn:uuid:74a5e9f1-fd37-4997-91d2-6f331f2b5fa4</id><updated>2026-05-14T11:27:58.613-04:00</updated><summary>British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership is in jeopardy after his Labour Party suffered heavy defeats in local elections last week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Makary is out, but the FDA is still far from normal</title><author><name>Lisa Jarvis</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/fda-marty-makary-pxljlxq5"/><id>urn:uuid:5b9da8cc-ee4d-44c6-88da-0abb7a18e63c</id><updated>2026-05-14T11:25:55.095-04:00</updated><summary>Makary's refusal to approve flavored vapes was the final straw.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brittany Russell, with husband Sheldon riding, could make Preakness history with Taj Mahal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/horse-racing/preakness-brittany-russell-y75155"/><id>urn:uuid:0c2414d3-8486-43c1-91f3-f6596ec3ead9</id><updated>2026-05-14T11:25:41.385-04:00</updated><summary>Brittany Russell has a chance to make horse racing history as the latest woman to train a Triple Crown race winner.</summary></entry><entry><title>Grammy-nominated Jordin Sparks selected to sing the national anthem at the Indianapolis 500</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/indycar-indianapolis-500-anthem-d37316"/><id>urn:uuid:5dc3efe1-8723-4f87-aa63-0d5763aed233</id><updated>2026-05-14T11:15:27.810-04:00</updated><summary>Grammy-nominated Jordin Sparks will sing the national anthem at next week's Indianapolis 500.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man faces attempted murder charge after driving car into elderly man during Belgrade protest</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/serbia-incident-protest-students-vucic-t84454"/><id>urn:uuid:363d4fb5-45b3-46b3-aa52-1947907b8e6f</id><updated>2026-05-14T11:08:40.199-04:00</updated><summary>An elderly man has been injured during an anti-government street blockade in Serbia's capital Belgrade.</summary></entry><entry><title>The popsicle analogy: Yellow or red?</title><author><name>Alfonso A. Castillo</name><email>alfonso.castillo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/the-popsicle-analogy-yellow-or-red--q16097"/><id>urn:uuid:26f0ce19-ad39-46be-945b-786217294223</id><updated>2026-05-14T11:06:04.371-04:00</updated><summary>As the rhetoric between LIRR unions and MTA manager heats up, a peculiar analogy raised</summary></entry><entry><title>Mexico City braces for World Cup, eager to showcase food and culture amid crowds and congestion</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-2026-mexico-city-w77665"/><id>urn:uuid:ee503ab0-7038-4cb5-b556-9ebf1cab2c81</id><updated>2026-05-14T11:04:58.482-04:00</updated><summary>Mexico City, North America's most populous city, is a vibrant mix of history and modern culture that welcomes the World Cup this summer.</summary></entry><entry><title>Harvey Weinstein back in court after feeling ill as jury deliberates in his rape retrial</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/harvey-weinstein-rape-retrial-n72643"/><id>urn:uuid:feb201c6-0856-4962-b94d-988137d1f75d</id><updated>2026-05-14T11:03:36.924-04:00</updated><summary>Harvey Weinstein has returned to court in his rape retrial a day after he reported chest pains while in the courthouse.</summary></entry><entry><title>Twins send strikeout-prone outfielder Matt Wallner to Triple-A and call up Zebby Matthews to start</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/twins-wallner-matthews-f25026"/><id>urn:uuid:99399017-7bce-4d9f-9b40-650ba3795c1c</id><updated>2026-05-14T11:03:21.960-04:00</updated><summary>The Minnesota Twins have sent struggling right fielder Matt Wallner to their Triple-A team and promoted right-handed pitcher Zebby Matthews to start against the Miami Marlins.</summary></entry><entry><title>This court became a symbol of Trump's immigration crackdown. Now it's at the center of a House race</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/new-york-congress-lander-goldman-immigration-court-m70135"/><id>urn:uuid:748b0887-d58f-4f8b-8fc4-d566fab54981</id><updated>2026-05-14T11:02:45.727-04:00</updated><summary>A federal immigration court in New York that is notorious for chaotic arrests has become the focal point of one of the city's most closely watched congressional races.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump has hindered offshore wind while China and other countries invest heavily</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/offshore-wind-energy-climate-trump-b24500"/><id>urn:uuid:38a8ddb9-17f5-45b1-8b94-923c2c73ab04</id><updated>2026-05-14T10:56:44.281-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump is stopping offshore wind projects in the United States, just as the industry was poised to grow significantly.</summary></entry><entry><title>Over 40% of Sudan's population face high levels of acute food insecurity, monitoring group warns</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/food-and-drink/sudan-food-insecurity-conflict-fertilizer-cost-children-m82130"/><id>urn:uuid:ad8ea817-5c6e-478a-9385-c3b8d1855d4e</id><updated>2026-05-14T10:55:31.409-04:00</updated><summary>A global hunger monitoring group reported that over 40% of Sudan's population faces acute food insecurity through May.</summary></entry><entry><title>Union: Lump-sum payment won't work</title><author><name>Alfonso A. Castillo</name><email>alfonso.castillo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/union-lump-sum-payment-won-t-work-b79909"/><id>urn:uuid:36dfe7fa-3b33-4eef-8abb-22ab995fb5b5</id><updated>2026-05-14T10:52:10.170-04:00</updated><summary>Heading into Thursday’s critical negotiating session with MTA managers, LIRR union leaders reiterated that they</summary></entry><entry><title>Louisiana senators pass new US House map while South Carolina plans for extra redistricting work</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/redistricting-congress-voting-rights-trump-l71137"/><id>urn:uuid:9e1e839c-d539-41bf-aa5f-b9d6b96a9607</id><updated>2026-05-14T10:48:38.638-04:00</updated><summary>State senators in Louisiana have passed a new congressional map after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the previous one.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oilers fire Kris Knoblauch after 1st-round playoff exit that followed 2 Stanley Cup Final trips</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/kris-knoblauch-oilers-fired-b06749"/><id>urn:uuid:e2ac23c0-7296-47d6-8817-f153c0b06613</id><updated>2026-05-14T10:40:51.774-04:00</updated><summary>The Edmonton Oilers have fired coach Kris Knoblauch after losing in the first round of the playoffs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge blocks Trump administration's demand for Rhode Island hospital's records of transgender kids</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/transgender-youth-medical-records-rhode-island-subpoena-trump-m15230"/><id>urn:uuid:d11f1239-e1f2-47f1-8dd3-e7b10edbceb3</id><updated>2026-05-14T10:38:33.814-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's demands for confidential transgender patient information from Rhode Island's largest hospital.</summary></entry><entry><title>In an era when workers are returning to offices, here's how Dropbox is making remote jobs work</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/remote-work-virtual-office-g04860"/><id>urn:uuid:a69b331a-b331-49b1-9c0f-de5f38e845f6</id><updated>2026-05-14T10:38:11.938-04:00</updated><summary>Many companies have ended remote work arrangements that began during the coronavirus pandemic.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former McNeese State and Louisiana-Monroe college football coach Bobby Keasler dies at 80</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/bobby-keasler-dies-mcneese-state-ulm-coach-a49510"/><id>urn:uuid:c2eeed9d-ecc7-47da-8e7f-d8fd4c34467e</id><updated>2026-05-14T10:36:59.127-04:00</updated><summary>Former Louisiana-Monroe and McNeese State football coach Bobby Keasler has died.</summary></entry><entry><title>Some employers need 'boots on the ground'</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/some-employers-need-boots-on-the-ground--i76689"/><id>urn:uuid:b4c27e62-1dbc-4d94-a1ba-8fde2de304b2</id><updated>2026-05-14T10:29:27.608-04:00</updated><summary>Raine Mackey, 69, of Westbury, takes the LIRR three times a week into the city.</summary></entry><entry><title>Supreme Court revives suit against major logistics company with potentially big effects on industry</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/supreme-court-truckers-trucking-crash-c06979"/><id>urn:uuid:8ada6b52-c32c-4e77-baf0-4755b471d382</id><updated>2026-05-14T10:23:44.990-04:00</updated><summary>The Supreme Court says man can sue a major logistics company after he lost part of his leg in a semi tractor-trailer crash.</summary></entry><entry><title>Activist flotilla leaves Turkey for Gaza weeks after Israel intercepted a previous convoy</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/turkey-gaza-aid-flotilla-h77190"/><id>urn:uuid:a236af10-0f0c-4303-b300-d3f0b681a508</id><updated>2026-05-14T10:15:51.790-04:00</updated><summary>Dozens of boats carrying activists and aid for Palestinians set sail from Turkey's Mediterranean coast.</summary></entry><entry><title>MTA says LIRR probationary workers will be fired if they strike</title><author><name>Alfonso A. Castillo</name><email>alfonso.castillo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/lirr-strike-fire-probationary-lxl1biqp"/><id>urn:uuid:c8893b02-907c-4c8f-bdc0-7869b97e3b41</id><updated>2026-05-14T10:11:40.118-04:00</updated><summary>Union leaders suggested the move could be illegal.</summary></entry><entry><title>In new lawsuit, Justice Department challenges efforts to sanction Trump administration lawyers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-justice-department-ethics-lawsuit-e78272"/><id>urn:uuid:196e43ea-e9c6-4d16-9583-faf4f5eeb155</id><updated>2026-05-14T10:08:52.674-04:00</updated><summary>The Justice Department is challenging efforts to sanction attorneys from the first and second Trump administrations, asserting in a lawsuit that the District of Columbia Bar is unfairly playing politics with the legal disciplinary process.</summary></entry><entry><title>NYS could opt into Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program. Here's what to know.</title><author><name>Lorena Mongelli</name><email>lorena.mongelli@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/federal-tax-credit-scholarship-program-nys-hc8hfyrj"/><id>urn:uuid:0667f847-70a2-40a8-bf52-5bf497f0039c</id><updated>2026-05-14T10:05:18.350-04:00</updated><summary>The federal initiative has been embraced by school-choice advocates but some worry it could hurt public schools.</summary></entry><entry><title>Greece rejects reports of an exemption from biometric checks for British summer travelers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/greece-eu-biometrics-britain-travel-tourism-digital-v75065"/><id>urn:uuid:aafa13e5-3bda-4792-94bf-ac9d9298e4e5</id><updated>2026-05-14T10:02:16.385-04:00</updated><summary>Greece says a new biometric screening system at airports for non-European Union citizens is fully operational, rejecting reports of a formal summer exemption for British travelers.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Island FC hires Travis Lamprecht to help build 'Long Island's pro soccer team'</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/island-fc-travis-lamprecht-fbnbl5hl"/><id>urn:uuid:6845ef96-289d-40c1-8543-7f00e95bfecc</id><updated>2026-05-14T10:01:05.717-04:00</updated><summary>"I want everyone to feel like they have a piece of it," Travis Lamprecht said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Many LIRR union workers would have to work</title><author><name>Alfonso A. Castillo</name><email>alfonso.castillo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/many-lirr-union-workers-would-have-to-work-x20445"/><id>urn:uuid:71b7785f-72ff-4383-aeb8-5c8b1bd3861e</id><updated>2026-05-14T10:00:14.411-04:00</updated><summary>Even if no trains are running, about half of all LIRR union workers are expected</summary></entry><entry><title>Massive Lego sculpture exhibit opens at Old Westbury Gardens</title><author><name>David J. Criblez</name><email>david.criblez@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/long-island-events/lego-old-westbury-gardens-mtuurn8g"/><id>urn:uuid:e0790345-a1ab-4112-a56c-579df5981d8e</id><updated>2026-05-14T10:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The exhibit uses more than 300,000 Lego bricks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Running events on Long Island: 5K, 10K, marathons and walks</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/recreation/race-running-marathon-events-long-island-2026-b28obmej"/><id>urn:uuid:5654d606-cb6d-4cd4-a5d2-bfccc9ed04b8</id><updated>2026-05-14T10:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>On your marks, get set and go to these races all over Long Island.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about Xi's warning to Trump over the 'Taiwan Question'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/china-xi-trump-taiwan-independence-t82716"/><id>urn:uuid:bcd04f76-4bcc-4013-9b20-3e65c3ea6622</id><updated>2026-05-14T09:57:02.620-04:00</updated><summary>China has intensified its stance on Taiwan, warning the U.S. of potential clashes if the issue isn't handled properly.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ultranationalist Jews chant racist slogans during annual march into Jerusalem's Old City</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-jerusalem-flag-march-violence-c15648"/><id>urn:uuid:c4d4f146-c533-49e7-b609-ed6a99034492</id><updated>2026-05-14T09:46:33.723-04:00</updated><summary>Large crowds of ultranationalist Jews are marching through Jerusalem's Old City, many of them chanting incendiary slogans like "death to Arabs."</summary></entry><entry><title>Polish capital registers its first same-sex marriage</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/poland-eu-same-sex-marriage-k91860"/><id>urn:uuid:157b563f-8f68-4b0d-841b-a99484e13581</id><updated>2026-05-14T09:28:06.699-04:00</updated><summary>Warsaw has registered its first same-sex marriage, following court rulings requiring Poland to recognize such marriages registered abroad.</summary></entry><entry><title>Israeli minister criticizes Barcelona star Lamine Yamal for waving Palestinian flag</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/lamine-yamal-israel-palestine-flag-s96346"/><id>urn:uuid:41c542f2-5d4b-4bd1-98a9-7e98f2c4f5fa</id><updated>2026-05-14T09:27:56.818-04:00</updated><summary>The defense minister of Israel has criticized Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal for his waving of a Palestinian flag during celebrations of the Spanish league title win.</summary></entry><entry><title>At Mineola, concerns about widespread impacts</title><author><name>Peter Gill</name><email>peter.gill@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/at-mineola-concerns-about-widespread-impacts-o56620"/><id>urn:uuid:29e7d2ed-7d0a-4042-b460-65cdb68c8450</id><updated>2026-05-14T09:22:25.319-04:00</updated><summary>Mary Ellen Villalta, manager at The Chefs Corner Café, around the corner from the Mineola</summary></entry><entry><title>New round of Lebanon-Israel talks kicks off as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-lebanon-hezbollah-iran-p72391"/><id>urn:uuid:6ac6e294-16a7-444b-8355-0a7b29c73b32</id><updated>2026-05-14T09:09:39.406-04:00</updated><summary>Israel and Lebanon have started a third round of direct talks in Washington.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lawyer uses LIRR for court hopping</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/lawyer-uses-lirr-for-court-hopping-s14226"/><id>urn:uuid:cd218285-6f2e-4a87-9664-f9264e5df064</id><updated>2026-05-14T09:01:40.595-04:00</updated><summary>Personal injury lawyer Ihor Stratan, 39, of Farmingdale, said he depends on the LIRR as</summary></entry><entry><title>Caumsett State Park awarded $100,000 for trail restoration</title><author><name>Deborah S. Morris</name><email>deborah.morris@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/caumsett-park-trails-grant-few66bhv"/><id>urn:uuid:3159e371-f0f2-41cc-b441-15e60d9e0da6</id><updated>2026-05-14T09:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Fresh Pond Trail, which was built in the 1920s, has been closed since August 2022.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jannik Sinner breaks Masters record to reach Italian Open semis. Coco Gauff is back in the final</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/italian-open-jannik-sinner-coco-gauff-j42194"/><id>urn:uuid:76b8663d-15a4-4e03-9ed0-c17b6b173cc4</id><updated>2026-05-14T08:59:48.012-04:00</updated><summary>Jannik Sinner beat Andrey Rublev 6-2, 6-4 to reach the Italian Open semifinals and move past Novak Djokovic with a record 32nd consecutive victory in Masters 1000 events.</summary></entry><entry><title>Princess of Wales' Italy visit highlights progressive preschool approach that shuns standardization</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/italy-britain-royals-education-reform-p59871"/><id>urn:uuid:e4087135-b46e-4733-ba48-a7441f4f93b4</id><updated>2026-05-14T08:51:14.366-04:00</updated><summary>The Princess of Wales' visit to Italy highlights the Reggio Approach, an educational model that values a child's curiosity and potential.</summary></entry><entry><title>Retail sales growth slowed in April from March as higher gas cost leaves less room for nonessentials</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/retail-sales-consumer-gas-iran-t01440"/><id>urn:uuid:7a752b13-c75d-4196-a93b-b4d6385dc5a3</id><updated>2026-05-14T08:43:51.817-04:00</updated><summary>Shoppers tempered their spending in April as higher gas prices fueled by the Iran war meant less money left over for some nonessentials like clothing and furniture.</summary></entry><entry><title>US filings for jobless benefits hits 211,000 as the war in Iran drags on, clouding economic forecast</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/unemployment-benefits-jobless-claims-layoffs-labor-j83528"/><id>urn:uuid:1965b63e-462a-406e-8bc7-5f305534dd3b</id><updated>2026-05-14T08:39:02.076-04:00</updated><summary>The number of Americans filing for jobless aid rose last week but remains historically low despite the economic uncertainty caused by the war in Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pope decries the rise of AI-directed warfare, saying it leads to a spiral of annihilation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pope-ai-artificial-intelligence-iran-mideast-gaza-o40524"/><id>urn:uuid:9a9b89dc-db59-4bd7-9134-ce9717fd4a5c</id><updated>2026-05-14T08:32:43.628-04:00</updated><summary>Pope Leo XIV has denounced investments in AI and high-tech weaponry, warning they lead to a "spiral of annihilation."</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island home prices climb amid spring listings surge</title><author><name>Jonathan LaMantia</name><email>jonathan.lamantia@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/wallet-watch/long-island-home-prices-april-fgihgg7f"/><id>urn:uuid:b1616c69-fa0c-4839-a570-62e415d97c9b</id><updated>2026-05-14T08:30:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The median sale price in Nassau County rose to $852,000 in April, while Suffolk's median climbed to $714,900.</summary></entry><entry><title>How long would your commute be if there's a strike?</title><author><name>Matthew Chayes</name><email>matthew.chayes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/how-long-would-your-commute-be-if-there-s-a-strike--m96840"/><id>urn:uuid:2ebe374c-0ab8-4294-a3fd-b14069a5d98e</id><updated>2026-05-14T08:28:21.950-04:00</updated><summary>Passengers’ commutes into Manhattan during a Long Island Rail Road labor strike would be longer</summary></entry><entry><title>The politics of a strike blame game</title><author><name>Alfonso A. Castillo</name><email>alfonso.castillo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/the-politics-of-a-strike-blame-game-o54611"/><id>urn:uuid:63f73668-bff8-4360-b9c9-da9ecac14c29</id><updated>2026-05-14T08:23:52.943-04:00</updated><summary>Who will the public blame if the LIRR goes on strike? One railroad labor expert</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump administration will join a prayer gathering criticized for promoting Christian nationalism</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-prayer-gathering-conservative-christians-nationalism-v48851"/><id>urn:uuid:2a99f43c-89df-482a-9b31-d2eaba5db3d9</id><updated>2026-05-14T08:20:36.939-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump and several top administration officials are joining with a cast of mostly conservative Christian clergy this Sunday for a prayer gathering.</summary></entry><entry><title>Some making alternative plans</title><author><name>Peter Gill</name><email>peter.gill@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/some-making-alternative-plans-x91706"/><id>urn:uuid:1911804d-688c-4df4-9b3c-794611538e12</id><updated>2026-05-14T08:14:26.672-04:00</updated><summary>On the LIRR this morning, announcers warned riders about the potential for an upcoming strike</summary></entry><entry><title>NASA's Psyche spacecraft buzzing Mars on its way to a rare metal asteroid</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/asteroid-psyche-nasa-mars-flyby-u66561"/><id>urn:uuid:71fafb49-3d36-4889-b93f-09d79fda256a</id><updated>2026-05-14T08:10:45.388-04:00</updated><summary>A NASA spacecraft chasing a rare metal asteroid is swinging past Mars for a gravity boost.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rider: Strike would force her to stay home</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/rider-strike-would-force-her-to-stay-home-q08488"/><id>urn:uuid:0d8e4d9d-b5c6-42dd-ba10-26764e2aaf0a</id><updated>2026-05-14T08:05:21.401-04:00</updated><summary>Miranda Dellipizzi, 28, who lives in the Mastic-Shirley area, said she commutes on the LIRR</summary></entry><entry><title>Bus company ready to jump in</title><author><name>Alfonso A. Castillo</name><email>alfonso.castillo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/bus-company-ready-to-jump-in-i74574"/><id>urn:uuid:b939d3c8-1ea4-4c0d-8e59-03a240961e62</id><updated>2026-05-14T07:49:43.656-04:00</updated><summary>Long Island commuter bus company Hampton Jitney is gearing up for increased demand if the</summary></entry><entry><title>Serie A schedule in chaos, with half the teams unsure when they'll play this weekend</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/roma-lazio-milan-napoli-seriea-o11059"/><id>urn:uuid:a9481b75-18d3-4496-884f-f66c92824a9f</id><updated>2026-05-14T07:44:19.805-04:00</updated><summary>The Serie A schedule is in chaos just days before the penultimate round of fixtures.</summary></entry><entry><title>Neo-Nazi leader gets 15 years for recruiting violent attacks, including a Santa poison plot</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/chkhikvishvili-nazi-leader-poisoned-candy-jewish-u61390"/><id>urn:uuid:38a1039b-b685-407a-adfd-4ab8fee99e79</id><updated>2026-05-14T07:40:57.604-04:00</updated><summary>The leader of an Eastern European neo-Nazi group has been sentenced in New York to 15 years in prison for trying to recruit others to commit violent acts against Jews and racial minorities.</summary></entry><entry><title>Billy Joel Band member Michael DelGuidice's Live on the Porch opens this weekend in Smithtown</title><author><name>David J. Criblez</name><email>david.criblez@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music/michael-delguidice-live-porch-smithtown-g5hoswfn"/><id>urn:uuid:1bccabfe-4a90-4ada-b6d3-9278796c0d54</id><updated>2026-05-14T07:38:28.333-04:00</updated><summary>The Billy Joel Band member's Live on the Porch features performances from its owner and a focus on supporting local artists.</summary></entry><entry><title>LIRR operating on or close this morning</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/lirr-operating-on-or-close-this-morning-b40085"/><id>urn:uuid:964ab6f2-8d37-4ff1-8ddb-a201648b6654</id><updated>2026-05-14T07:37:48.745-04:00</updated><summary>As the strike deadline looms, the LIRR was operating on or close to schedule on</summary></entry><entry><title>Scottie Scheffler part of 7-way tie for the lead at PGA Championship</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/pga-championship-aronimink-first-round-v83109"/><id>urn:uuid:4a631c5f-ee4f-4fd5-966f-0bc2503449e3</id><updated>2026-05-14T07:25:35.828-04:00</updated><summary>The PGA Championship has its biggest logjam after one round in 57 years.</summary></entry><entry><title>The world's reaction to hantavirus is tinged by echoes of something else: COVID</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hantavirus-covid19-coronavirus-pandemic-trust-worry-j01585"/><id>urn:uuid:13557518-c0b7-45ad-84d0-b62bb938c3dd</id><updated>2026-05-14T07:17:26.977-04:00</updated><summary>The coronavirus pandemic's impact lingers, influencing our lives in both obvious and subtle ways.</summary></entry><entry><title>France allows asymptomatic passengers off new cruise ship struck by stomach bug outbreak</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cruise-ship-outbreak-gastroenteritis-ambition-bordeaux-france-p16950"/><id>urn:uuid:23ea9ac3-5e1b-45cc-803a-25c12f2eae91</id><updated>2026-05-14T07:14:02.112-04:00</updated><summary>Passengers unaffected by an illness outbreak on a British cruise ship have been allowed to disembark in the French port city of Bordeaux.</summary></entry><entry><title>Small cities in big Texas metro areas lead as the fastest growing municipalities in the US</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cities-census-bureau-texas-florida-growth-f63542"/><id>urn:uuid:e971301d-eb08-4c06-ab32-57666992e5b4</id><updated>2026-05-14T07:06:58.891-04:00</updated><summary>Small cities in big Texas metro areas are the fastest-growing in the U.S. The Census Bureau reported Thursday that Celina, Princeton, Melissa and Anna were at the top of the list from mid-2024 to mid-2025.</summary></entry><entry><title>Underwater memorial to wrecked slave ship draws pilgrims seeking to connect with their roots</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/slave-ship-shipwreck-pilgrimage-black-divers-florida-s76142"/><id>urn:uuid:87846051-d311-4061-8a92-222ab5dcbc59</id><updated>2026-05-14T07:02:09.901-04:00</updated><summary>A group of Black divers recently visited the site where the British slave ship Henrietta Marie sank 326 years ago.</summary></entry><entry><title>Two Democrats seeking US Senate nomination in Iowa debate who can flip a GOP seat</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/iowa-senate-democrat-primary-turek-wahls-k71830"/><id>urn:uuid:9c1c54c1-f4be-47ec-91a3-9a52b68fed48</id><updated>2026-05-14T06:51:59.708-04:00</updated><summary>Two Democrats competing to become Iowa's next senator each say they're the best candidate to flip a GOP seat in the U.S. Senate.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces Labour Party leadership challenge</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/starmer-britain-uk-politics-u81679"/><id>urn:uuid:b571b05f-4979-4c4f-b221-897de25142cb</id><updated>2026-05-14T06:42:59.093-04:00</updated><summary>Prime Minister Keir Starmer's future is uncertain as key Labour Party members prepare to challenge his leadership.</summary></entry><entry><title>Extraordinary Seniors Submission Form</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://projects.newsday.com/long-island/extraordinary-seniors-submission-form/"/><id>urn:uuid:976e04c4-70f9-4c4b-ba1f-37d604639c9b</id><updated>2023-02-03T09:35:16.000-05:00</updated><summary>Deadline to nominate: April 14 Marks a required field High school Select a school&amp;hellip;Academy Charter</summary></entry><entry><title>Man City is chasing a treble. Chelsea is in turmoil. FA Cup final looks like a mismatch, but is it?</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/fa-cup-final-man-city-chelsea-w42436"/><id>urn:uuid:39a6139b-41b8-441f-a8ee-203c05c1d464</id><updated>2026-05-14T06:38:05.026-04:00</updated><summary>This season's FA Cup has already delivered the biggest upset in its 155-year history.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island valedictorians 10 years later</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://projects.newsday.com/long-island/long-island-valedictorians-10-years-later/"/><id>urn:uuid:4364e9b5-1de8-478e-bda2-67b6c692dffb</id><updated>2023-02-01T09:34:19.000-05:00</updated><summary>Newsday would like to catch up with some of Long Island&amp;rsquo;s high school valedictorians from</summary></entry><entry><title>Malaysia slams Norway for revoking export license for a naval missile system</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/malaysia-norway-missile-license-f61060"/><id>urn:uuid:986e676c-300f-4722-8d9c-e8f212cfe332</id><updated>2026-05-14T06:28:16.020-04:00</updated><summary>Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has condemned Norway's decision to revoke the export license for a naval missile system.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vance promotes Trump administration's work to counter fraud while criticizing Democrats in Maine</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/jd-vance-maine-primary-election-medicare-fraud-y00400"/><id>urn:uuid:3cce4099-8e17-48cc-ab37-240ac0b7a2a9</id><updated>2026-05-14T06:22:59.054-04:00</updated><summary>Vice President JD Vance is highlighting the Trump administration's efforts to combat fraud in a visit to Maine ahead of the state's primary elections for several high-profile races.</summary></entry><entry><title>ACC backs Duke's TV deal with Amazon, calling it innovative despite Big Ten pushback</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/acc-meetings-duke-michigan-amazon-espn-y63122"/><id>urn:uuid:7938fee2-7352-4c81-9dd1-c54d53e590bb</id><updated>2026-05-14T06:00:36.871-04:00</updated><summary>The Atlantic Coast Conference considers Duke's three-game television deal with streaming giant Amazon Prime "something creative."</summary></entry><entry><title>DiNapoli reaches a new crossroads</title><author><name>Dan Janison</name><email>Dan.Janison@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/columnists/dan-janison/dinapoli-comptroller-primary-sb1dqqby"/><id>urn:uuid:50de5c89-62aa-42fe-b94a-46a2c87fc5c6</id><updated>2026-05-14T06:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Democratic comptroller is facing first loud primary from the left this year.</summary></entry><entry><title>The unintended consequences of Suffolk's e-bike law</title><author><name>Joseph A. Betz</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/guest-essays/e-bikes-suffolk-long-island-q03kja87"/><id>urn:uuid:afa0f0a6-80f1-4322-a601-97735083133a</id><updated>2026-05-14T06:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>For residents like me, the impact is immediate and impractical.</summary></entry><entry><title>Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court flees from Senate</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/philippines-dela-rosa-senate-icc-killings-c13515"/><id>urn:uuid:6b865942-05fa-48a2-97b5-139c70f529c3</id><updated>2026-05-14T05:45:14.460-04:00</updated><summary>A Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court has fled from the Senate, where he sought refuge to evade arrest.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jeffries' job grows more difficult in race for House and speaker's gavel</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/jeffries-democrats-republicans-house-control-speaker-midterms-d18066"/><id>urn:uuid:1c51d9cd-fe2a-4c31-998a-cbde288b9df3</id><updated>2026-05-14T05:20:41.180-04:00</updated><summary>House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries had warned Republicans they would come to regret the congressional redistricting fight.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hungary summons Russian ambassador after drone attack in Ukraine</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hungary-russia-zbigniew-ziobro-transcarpathia-magyar-orban-y80356"/><id>urn:uuid:d26e08c7-2d39-4f8e-bad7-6085e0833c82</id><updated>2026-05-14T05:10:06.237-04:00</updated><summary>Hungary's government has summoned Russia's ambassador over a massive drone attack near its border with Ukraine.</summary></entry><entry><title>Champions League and relegation showdowns loom on Bundesliga's final day</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/bundesliga-preview-j23388"/><id>urn:uuid:8bfc7736-2eb7-41df-9c64-fb21fc5d9525</id><updated>2026-05-14T05:07:51.399-04:00</updated><summary>Two dramatic three-way showdowns will dominate the last day of the Bundesliga season Saturday as Stuttgart leads a race for Champions League qualification and former champion Wolfsburg fights to avoid an historic relegation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Chaka Khan and Vince Gill enter National Recording Registry</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/beyonces-taylor-swift-national-recording-registry-i41862"/><id>urn:uuid:3ef35c95-e4a7-4085-a038-17480b802902</id><updated>2026-05-14T05:07:36.757-04:00</updated><summary>Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan, and The Go-Go's are joining America's audio canon.</summary></entry><entry><title>FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-final-halftime-show-l22032"/><id>urn:uuid:4a00b8cd-6192-4f26-b397-0cbf38ae4d0a</id><updated>2026-05-14T05:00:14.175-04:00</updated><summary>The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy band BTS.</summary></entry><entry><title>14 Long Island hospitals get top federal ratings; 1 again ranks among nation's lowest</title><author><name>Celia Young</name><email>celia.young@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/long-island-hospitals-federal-cms-ratings-l0luvdd7"/><id>urn:uuid:a2ad9d0a-db24-4b18-9452-8d21452dd65e</id><updated>2026-05-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Three Long Island hospitals earned four stars, according to an annual survey by the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tom Rock: Giants assistant GM Brandon Brown shows he can thrive in a John Harbaugh-led organization</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/tom-rock/brandon-brown-giants-n7xcw8nk"/><id>urn:uuid:861ced88-4dc6-4c49-81cb-cf789a625cf5</id><updated>2026-05-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Former LI football player said he has focused on something John Harbaugh told the entire staff very early on: "Mission over men."</summary></entry><entry><title>Finding a bit of the Wild West on LI as 'Dutton Ranch' debuts</title><author><name>Verne Gay</name><email>verne.gay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/dutton-ranch-li-k9d4l94r"/><id>urn:uuid:0244c9fa-dc42-47a4-8a17-b357ef9e2d97</id><updated>2026-05-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>From a place where the buffalo roam in Riverhead to country music, we find LI's Western vibe.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Girl dinner' deals under $30 at Long Island restaurants</title><author><name>Melissa Azofeifa</name><email>melissa.azofeifa@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/girl-dinner-long-island-restaurants-iknm8wi1"/><id>urn:uuid:00d4a97d-d6d0-45e1-ac75-8f5ec97c916f</id><updated>2026-05-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Long Islanders are hungry for the trendy meal pairing.</summary></entry><entry><title>LIRR strike could make commutes twice as long, Newsday analysis finds</title><author><name>Matthew Chayes</name><email>matthew.chayes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/long-island-rail-road-delays-ozovig8c"/><id>urn:uuid:5e91832a-7abb-4fe2-922c-0d13c3c09aae</id><updated>2026-05-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>More than 80% of commuters from Long Island into Manhattan rely on mass transit.</summary></entry><entry><title>Christopher Cruz, Suffolk County reach $3M settlement in 2021 police misconduct lawsuit</title><author><name>Michael O&amp;#39;Keeffe and Jim Baumbach</name><email>jim.baumbach@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk-police-brutality-christopher-cruz-settlement-k36afyic"/><id>urn:uuid:8a5b1972-8bbb-4737-9093-e63759a63a70</id><updated>2026-05-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Christopher Cruz, of Long Beach, filed the suit in connection with an encounter caught on video by one of only 10 Suffolk officers equipped with body-worn cameras at the time.</summary></entry><entry><title>Karen Hill, retired NYPD officer from Holbrook, dies of 9/11-related cancer at 58</title><author><name>Jennifer Fauci</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/obituaries/karen-hill-obituary-nypd-t0spycs7"/><id>urn:uuid:bf685d65-2df0-4ad5-918f-8dd67b72df6d</id><updated>2026-05-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Holbrook resident was sworn into the NYPD in July 2001 and was pressed into service after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.</summary></entry><entry><title>How to make your side hustle work for you</title><author><name>Brianne Ledda</name><email>brianne.ledda@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/wallet-watch/avoid-side-hustle-second-job-mistakes-long-island-gxrhn7ih"/><id>urn:uuid:ddb589a6-f34e-474f-bad4-652ce18092f3</id><updated>2026-05-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Experts say second jobs and passion projects can bring extra income and flexibility — if workers plan carefully for taxes, burnout and legal risks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Babylon Town Board hears impassioned pleas to save Deer Park bowling alley</title><author><name>Denise M. Bonilla</name><email>denise.bonilla@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/strike-10-bowling-deer-park-town-of-babylon-ulkd4kvn"/><id>urn:uuid:dc2fdcb9-2531-470b-9e34-765f3a73e342</id><updated>2026-05-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Dozens urged the Babylon Town Board to reject a plan to turn the Strike 10 bowling alley into a public storage facility.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Late Show With Stephen Colbert' gets ready to call it a day</title><author><name>Verne Gay</name><email>verne.gay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/late-show-colbert-letterman-ne8n4jl9"/><id>urn:uuid:bffd6c42-767a-48f3-b925-d6e548bc17ca</id><updated>2026-05-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The show that started with David Letterman finishes with Stephen Colbert on May 21.</summary></entry><entry><title>Summer 2026 travel costs soar amid global challenges</title><author><name>TNS</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/summer-2026-travel-costs-analysis-hrhsotax"/><id>urn:uuid:1e3ac94b-4c66-4171-994f-36a453d4fa71</id><updated>2026-05-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Summer 2026 sees a significant rise in travel costs, driven by global events and increased demand, with domestic and international fares both climbing.</summary></entry><entry><title>How do I grieve my property assessment in Suffolk County?</title><author><name>Alek Lewis</name><email>alek.lewis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/suffolk-town-assessments-how-to-grieve-q1qr6bst"/><id>urn:uuid:9a45727d-b96c-45ee-943d-9d6d2553ef8f</id><updated>2026-05-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Here's how to challenge Suffolk County property values in your town as the deadline looms.</summary></entry><entry><title>Malverne students' history project, Empire Wind plan</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/malverne-desegregated-school-project-empire-wind-project-q8cz5g90"/><id>urn:uuid:17920d8b-4a5b-4afc-a0cc-e4c7410abbcc</id><updated>2026-05-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ferry from Glen Cove will enable NYU Langone workers to commute to NYC in case of LIRR strike</title><author><name>Joseph Ostapiuk</name><email>joseph.ostapiuk@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/ferry-glen-cover-nyu-langone-lirr-strike-jliitqfe"/><id>urn:uuid:6c238cae-c82e-4dab-8620-08401f2b909e</id><updated>2026-05-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Glen Cove City Council passed resolutions enabling New York Water Taxi to use the city's ferry terminal to transport NYU Langone Health employees to and from New York City.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hochul, on Long Island, touts grants to boost Valley Stream, Patchogue downtowns</title><author><name>Ted Phillips</name><email>ted.phillips@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/state-grants-valley-stream-patchogue-iw9ussrx"/><id>urn:uuid:477d3b88-3863-4176-9b35-05a314ea2fb3</id><updated>2026-05-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A slate of projects to revitalize Valley Stream's downtown got a $10 million boost, while Patchogue landed $4.5 million from the state.</summary></entry><entry><title>Huntington Bay changes length of mayor, trustee terms to four years</title><author><name>Deborah S. Morris</name><email>deborah.morris@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/huntington-bay-term-limits-elections-yghithf8"/><id>urn:uuid:2500787d-27b8-42e0-89c0-138f44ca223a</id><updated>2026-05-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>They have been two-year positions, with staggered elections held every year. That model, the mayor said, "seems a bit over the top," and the new one will be less expensive.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kevin McCarroll takes helm of Port Washington Police District after Robert Del Muro retires</title><author><name>Joshua Needelman</name><email>joshua.needelman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/port-washington-police-commissioner-rhv776kv"/><id>urn:uuid:5227fed8-2925-4734-96b6-9ad13d64c7b9</id><updated>2026-05-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Kevin McCarroll, a former assistant chief, succeeded Robert Del Muro as the department's chief.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dwight Gooden recalls no-hitter with Yankees in 1996, the last game his father watched him pitch</title><author><name>Anthony Rieber</name><email>anthony.rieber@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/dwight-gooden-1996-nohitter-fxihv7ij"/><id>urn:uuid:04958b86-f467-472a-9fa0-2f7b1f044991</id><updated>2026-05-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>He wasn't even sure he should pitch that night because his father was in a Tampa-area hospital room awaiting open-heart surgery.</summary></entry><entry><title>Triangular chalet on the East End for sale for under $1 million</title><author><name>Rachel Weiss</name><email>rachel.weiss@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/southold-chalet-for-sale-yvb4uokb"/><id>urn:uuid:1522b91f-ddf7-43dc-af29-1da8824ffe21</id><updated>2026-05-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The property sits on two parcels that gives it "extensive privacy," the listing agent said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Furor over VAR decision now fuels anger in Scottish soccer's title race following England row</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/scottish-premiership-celtic-hearts-var-penalty-h51038"/><id>urn:uuid:00119d1e-dad8-42f1-92e0-959aee2904c5</id><updated>2026-05-14T04:53:49.524-04:00</updated><summary>Just days after English soccer had what many said was its most controversial VAR call, Scotland said: Hold my beer.</summary></entry><entry><title>Teen Celebrini captains Canada and has Crosby for company at world hockey champs, US defends title</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/hockey-world-championship-switzerland-canada-us-l09153"/><id>urn:uuid:f2906fa1-5745-4158-9f4b-4e4228dff707</id><updated>2026-05-14T04:43:08.081-04:00</updated><summary>Macklin Celebrini is to captain Canada and Sidney Crosby will join him on the team at the world hockey championship in Switzerland.</summary></entry><entry><title>Latvian prime minister resigns after controversy over stray Ukrainian drones</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/latvia-prime-minister-silina-resigns-g35014"/><id>urn:uuid:2e78a353-4afc-4f9c-8758-97971a3ba4f1</id><updated>2026-05-14T04:41:49.937-04:00</updated><summary>Latvian center-right Prime Minister Evika Silina has resigned after losing support from the Progressives Party, her left-leaning coalition partner.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dust storms and lightning kill at least 96 people in northern India</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/india-storm-uttar-pradesh-u58225"/><id>urn:uuid:1a9232dc-2af4-4c41-8546-3d995c2605c0</id><updated>2026-05-14T03:52:05.277-04:00</updated><summary>Dust storms, heavy rain, and lightning have damaged homes and killed at least 96 people in northern India.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-israel-war-oil-hormuz-may-14-2026-k17831"/><id>urn:uuid:e3102042-b1f6-4a1c-b107-ae0d0b771ba7</id><updated>2026-05-14T03:37:12.622-04:00</updated><summary>Tensions are escalating again near the Strait of Hormuz after a ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates was seized and taken toward Iran and another was attacked and sank near the coast of Oman.</summary></entry><entry><title>UK health secretary resigns, setting up a potential Labour leadership challenge to Keir Starmer</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/britain-politics-starmer-streeting-rayner-o96035"/><id>urn:uuid:b8bb6da4-6c98-4289-bc73-142f95be1cc0</id><updated>2026-05-14T03:25:33.495-04:00</updated><summary>Efforts to unseat British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have erupted into open rebellion within his party.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump's talk of 51st US state met with near-silence in Venezuela</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/venezuela-us-state-trump-rodriguez-chavismo-silence-q40739"/><id>urn:uuid:15d1535c-db0c-4515-9827-d35904656ccf</id><updated>2026-05-14T03:21:03.837-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed interest in making Venezuela the 51st U.S. state.</summary></entry><entry><title>Honda records its first-ever annual loss on a costly EV strategy</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/japan-automaker-honda-trump-oil-evs-h79223"/><id>urn:uuid:39d05b21-6a28-40c2-9d5a-abd333450746</id><updated>2026-05-14T03:16:59.266-04:00</updated><summary>Honda says it racked up a full-year loss for the first time ever, losing $2.7 billion in the last fiscal year due to a costly electric-vehicle strategy.</summary></entry><entry><title>Paris' Invalides is more than Napoleon's tomb. For 350 years, it has been a home for war wounded</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/france-invalides-hospital-war-wounded-soldiers-paris-x19650"/><id>urn:uuid:e9e8c3b7-01ba-4318-8fbb-c7b10517919f</id><updated>2026-05-14T02:43:08.833-04:00</updated><summary>The Invalides monument in Paris is best known for Napoleon's tomb.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Ligue 1 title is PSG's but the last automatic Champions League place is not yet decided</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/psg-lens-lille-lyon-monaco-d32563"/><id>urn:uuid:7c5b1ac7-001b-4e41-ab8c-d909e0e2b873</id><updated>2026-05-14T02:10:43.324-04:00</updated><summary>Now that Paris Saint-Germain has clinched a record-extending 14th Ligue 1 title after beating Lens, the focus is on the remaining automatic place for next season's Champions League.</summary></entry><entry><title>BRICS foreign ministers meet in India as Iran war, oil prices and divisions test the bloc's unity</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/india-brics-iran-war-v16576"/><id>urn:uuid:69b57c72-3292-4bb7-9fbb-806992ecbc77</id><updated>2026-05-14T01:38:12.549-04:00</updated><summary>BRICS foreign ministers have started a two-day meeting in New Delhi.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cisco leads Wall Street to more records and the Dow back to 50,000</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/stock-market-china-trump-iran-war-b01069"/><id>urn:uuid:900db1f8-d0e7-48cd-afbf-242a583175dc</id><updated>2026-05-14T01:02:27.218-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. stock market rose to more records after Cisco Systems joined the parade of companies reporting fatter profits for the start of 2026 than analysts expected.</summary></entry><entry><title>Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell lead the Fever past the Sparks, 87-78</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/fever-sparks-score-h73479"/><id>urn:uuid:98ca31b6-6c01-4897-8b86-b625900205ff</id><updated>2026-05-14T00:59:50.895-04:00</updated><summary>Caitlin Clark had 24 points and nine assists, Kelsey Mitchell added 23 points, and the Indiana Fever beat the Los Angeles Sparks 87-78.</summary></entry><entry><title>David Vazquez scores first two goals of career, adds assist in San Diego's 5-0 romp over Austin</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/austin-fc-san-diego-fc-score-mls-o44279"/><id>urn:uuid:40239623-f43d-44bd-9f42-d9fd1f20452a</id><updated>2026-05-14T00:42:04.709-04:00</updated><summary>David Vazquez scored the first two goals of his career and added his first assist to back 19-year-old rookie goalkeeper Duran Ferree and San Diego FC rolled to a 5-0 victory over Austin FC.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ohtani throws 7 scoreless innings as Dodgers beat Giants 4-0 to end 4-game losing streak</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/giants-dodgers-score-f62923"/><id>urn:uuid:f32fe9ee-3324-4a5d-820e-4c5d1b3b5eeb</id><updated>2026-05-14T00:37:40.786-04:00</updated><summary>Shohei Ohtani tossed four-hit ball over seven shutout innings, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-0 win over the San Francisco Giants.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nick Kurtz hits 3rd career grand slam to help the Athletics beat the Cardinals 6-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cardinals-athletics-score-b61715"/><id>urn:uuid:561f515b-a0f5-4875-93a7-d70300b3fc1d</id><updated>2026-05-14T00:33:26.602-04:00</updated><summary>Nick Kurtz hit a grand slam, J.</summary></entry><entry><title>Somalia is in a deadly drought again. Most humanitarian aid isn't there this time</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/somalia-drought-hunger-humanitarian-aid-l50217"/><id>urn:uuid:8c6d9495-fca1-4c13-8b43-62dd1aeb6f88</id><updated>2026-05-14T00:19:34.111-04:00</updated><summary>Somalia is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate shocks, and now it is in the grip of another deadly drought.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump and DeSantis sued over donation of Miami land for extravagant presidential library</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-presidential-library-miami-ron-desantis-o83535"/><id>urn:uuid:07a83c31-f606-45b1-baf1-ab812217fedc</id><updated>2026-05-14T00:15:48.498-04:00</updated><summary>Miami residents have sued President Trump, Miami Dade College, and Florida officials over plans to donate downtown Miami property for Trump's presidential library.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rickea Jackson hits late 3-pointer, scores 18 points to lead Sky past Valkyries 69-63</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/sky-valkyries-score-e36488"/><id>urn:uuid:3f08a796-c113-44a6-80b3-684b18184c05</id><updated>2026-05-14T00:12:50.183-04:00</updated><summary>Rickea Jackson knocked down a 3-pointer with 1:41 remaining to help clinch it and scored 18 points, Skylar Diggins added 15 points, seven assists and five assists, and the Chicago Sky beat the Golden State Valkyries 69-63.</summary></entry><entry><title>After bombs, blackouts and bank restrictions, Gaza's digital workers are still coding</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-hamas-war-gaza-economy-digital-workers-n89797"/><id>urn:uuid:47a4a759-cc65-45e9-ad3c-826552f7014e</id><updated>2026-05-14T00:11:13.762-04:00</updated><summary>A small corps of remote workers in Gaza has provided coding, graphic design and digital marketing services to international clients through more than two years of war.</summary></entry><entry><title>Denver runway fatality reveals a weakness in airport security</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/denver-runway-fatality-airport-security-n61170"/><id>urn:uuid:eb459382-a1d8-4528-8215-aecce80dd08e</id><updated>2026-05-14T00:10:32.177-04:00</updated><summary>An intruder was killed on a Denver runway after exploiting a security gap at one of the nation's busiest airports.</summary></entry><entry><title>Some parents don't want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing back</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/edtech-philly-classroom-technology-computer-phone-screens-t35508"/><id>urn:uuid:03f16853-639f-4b96-ad70-b31fe98df792</id><updated>2026-05-14T00:09:32.640-04:00</updated><summary>Parents across the country who are worried about excessive screen time in schools are lobbying educators to go back to pencils and paper.</summary></entry><entry><title>A Vienna cafe offers a welcome for Israel supporters as tensions brew at the Eurovision Song Contest</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/eurovision-song-contest-israel-cafe-fans-protests-y85880"/><id>urn:uuid:9c466b6f-633f-4e2c-9ab6-e0502c30c4d4</id><updated>2026-05-14T00:07:36.422-04:00</updated><summary>Vienna's coffeehouses have embraced the Eurovision Song Contest, but tensions over Israel's participation have surfaced.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oklahoma executes a man convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend and her 7-month-old daughter</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/oklahoma-execution-raymond-johnson-x56791"/><id>urn:uuid:474214ff-e322-4a5f-b048-19e8d76dc4f7</id><updated>2026-05-14T00:07:07.896-04:00</updated><summary>Oklahoma has executed a man who was convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend and her 7-month-old daughter nearly 20 years ago.</summary></entry><entry><title>Osaze De Rosario's goal in 89th minute helps Sounders beat Earthquakes 3-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/earthquakes-sounders-score-b59454"/><id>urn:uuid:336836fc-c646-4340-95c9-4949d56689da</id><updated>2026-05-14T00:06:41.239-04:00</updated><summary>Osaze De Rosario scored a goal in the 89th minute, Jesús Ferreira and Albert Rusnák each added a goal, and the Seattle Sounders beat the San Jose Earthquakes 3-2 to extend their unbeaten streak to nine game.</summary></entry><entry><title>Postal Service releases special edition bald eagle stamps for America's 250th</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/postal-service-stamps-bald-eagle-america-250-t16008"/><id>urn:uuid:e1aada69-edfa-43a9-b9c9-62bc725377f2</id><updated>2026-05-14T00:05:57.365-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. Postal Service is releasing special edition stamps featuring the bald eagle for America's 250th birthday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Defenders Tomas Totland, Rafael Santos power St. Louis City to first victory over LAFC, 2-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/los-angeles-fc-st-louis-city-score-mls-s76154"/><id>urn:uuid:bcf6d961-2a30-4182-85b1-229516a52f6b</id><updated>2026-05-14T00:05:12.003-04:00</updated><summary>Tomas Totland scored four minutes into the match and fellow defender Rafael Santos added a second-half goal to help St. Louis City beat Los Angeles FC for the first time, 2-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Muskets like those from 1776 are mostly exempt from today's gun laws</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/revolution-musket-gun-laws-antique-firearms-j10595"/><id>urn:uuid:502ce0d1-6419-41e6-95a6-369ef30631b2</id><updated>2026-05-14T00:04:51.100-04:00</updated><summary>Guns that are antiques or replicas of antiques are not considered firearms under federal law.</summary></entry><entry><title>New Mexico politicians grapple with oil windfall from Iran war that's both 'awesome' and awkward</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/new-mexico-strait-hormuz-oil-haaland-bregman-y85620"/><id>urn:uuid:e3162949-6485-4ead-919d-dd0919455a72</id><updated>2026-05-14T00:04:34.360-04:00</updated><summary>A global oil bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz has created a financial windfall on the other side of the world in New Mexico that is both enviable and politically sensitive in a Democratic-dominated state.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kentucky Republicans love Trump. Will they ignore him and reelect Thomas Massie?</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/massie-trump-gallrein-kentucky-primary-republican-election-y21598"/><id>urn:uuid:34711dd5-70da-4dcd-be7e-5f11dccc26bc</id><updated>2026-05-14T00:02:59.404-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump is trying to oust one of his own party's most independent voices: Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie.</summary></entry></feed>