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May 9, 2026 - World

Scoop: Rubio and Witkoff meet Qatari mediator in Miami on Iran deal

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Trump's border blind spot

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May 9, 2026 - Business

"Momflation" is changing how we celebrate Mother's Day

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Trump's ruthless midterm power play

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2026 map swings back toward Trump

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Vance meets Qatari mediator as U.S. awaits peace plan response

Vice President Vance following negotiations with Iran last month in Islamabad. Photo: Jacquelyn Martin/Pool/Getty Images
May 8, 2026 - Technology

Canvas outage delays college finals across the country

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Labor market holds steady through Iran, AI turbulence

House Dems despondent over "sickening" Virginia decision

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Updated May 8, 2026
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Axios Richmond

Virginia Supreme Court throws out redistricting referendum results

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Updated May 8, 2026 - Economy

Trade court strikes down Trump 10% universal tariffs

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May 8, 2026 - Technology

Behind Washington's AI safety pivot

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California dysfunction puts backlash on the ballot

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Axios Finish Line: Hey, Dad! We built an app

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