Trump administration fires entire National Science Board
The majority of the board members were academics. Read More
Trump unhappy with Iranian proposal, US official says
WASHINGTON, April 27 – A U.S. official said on Monday that President Donald Trump is unhappy with an Iranian proposal because it did not address Iran’s nuclear program. Read More
US DHS to vet immigrants for what it calls extremist views, raising free speech concerns
The Trump administration includes criticism of Israel as a potentially disqualifying factor. Read More
Baby on board: US woman gives birth on cross-country flight
The baby was born while the flight still had about 30 minutes to go. Read More
US, Iran clash at UN after Tehran gets nuclear non-proliferation role
April 27 – The United States and Iran clashed at the United Nations on Monday over Tehran’s nuclear program and its selection to be one of dozens of vice presidents…
Iran oil tankers turned back by US blockade, Hormuz traffic sparse
The strait would see 125-140 ships crossing in and out daily before the war, but only seven have done so in the past day. Read More
With Bayer at US Supreme Court, MAHA rallies against pesticides
WASHINGTON, April 27 – “Make America Healthy Again” activists rallied at the U.S. Supreme Court building on Monday against Bayer as the justices heard arguments in the German company’s effort…
Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with attempting to assassinate Trump
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, could face a potential life sentence if convicted. Read More
French FM says Iran must make ‘major concessions’ to end crisis
Iran must show a way “to peaceful coexistence within its region,” France’s top diplomat told the UN Security Council. Read More
Fifteen students rescued after raid on Nigerian orphanage school: state government says
ABUJA, April 27 – Nigerian security forces rescued 15 pupils after gunmen abducted 23 children and the wife of a school proprietor during an attack late on Saturday on an…