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Today as it Happened on Wednesday, May 27, 2026:
The White House is disputing a draft memorandum released by Iranian state media that purported to outline the first steps toward ending the war between the U.S. and Iran.
A string of Trump-backed primary victories over incumbent Republicans is raising new questions about the future of the GOP and what November's general election could look like — both in Texas and across the country.
And Ugandan authorities on Wednesday ordered its border with Congo closed "with immediate effect" as suspected cases of a rare type of Ebola surge near 1,000 there and others emerge at home.
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From reality star to potential mayor of Los Angeles: Spencer Pratt lost his home in the Palisades Fire. Now that loss, and the city's response, have driven the former star of the MTV reality show "The Hills" to run for mayor. He has quickly become a top candidate.
Scripps News spoke with Maxwell Adler, a senior staff writer at Vanity Fair who just published an exclusive interview with Pratt. We asked: how seriously are Angelenos taking Pratt's candidacy?
Watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/CrQypDgEdIg
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Iran on Tuesday denounced U.S. strikes a day earlier as a sign of “bad faith and unreliability” as negotiations continue toward a possible deal to end the war.
The Republican Senate runoff in Texas has been heated and at times downright nasty. Attack ads have defined much of the campaign, with spots targeting both candidates.
And New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez is calling on survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to come forward and help with the state's criminal investigation into Epstein's former New Mexico ranch.
Watch the day's headlines here: https://youtu.be/VESatlCK_p0
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The Trump administration on Tuesday unveiled new plans to require federal government employees to sign non-disclosure agreements prohibiting the dissemination of “confidential government information,” according to the Office of Personnel Management and a draft notice published on the Federal Register.
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Iran on Tuesday denounced U.S. strikes a day earlier as a sign of “bad faith and unreliability” as negotiations continue toward a possible deal to end the war.
The U.S. military said it acted with restraint in defensively targeting missile launch sites and boats placing mines. Iran’s foreign ministry called the strikes a ceasefire violation and warned that “The Islamic Republic of Iran will leave no act of aggression unanswered.”
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President Donald Trump heads to Walter Reed for annual checkups as questions over age, fitness, and transparency return to the forefront. At 79 and nearing his 80th birthday, he faces polls showing doubts over his mental sharpness and physical health. The White House insists he’s in “excellent” shape, but past reports offered scant detail, fueling calls for full disclosure ahead of key midterms.
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Texas Roadhouse raised menu prices 1.9%, but sales climbed 6.5% as customers spent 2.6% more per check. CEO Jerry Morgan says value, taste, and hospitality keep guests coming despite inflation. At one Ohio location, a pulled pork dinner rose from $14.99 to $15.49, country fried steak from $16.99 to $17.49, and a 16-ounce sirloin from $24.99 to $26.99. Higher gas prices haven’t slowed traffic, according to company leaders.
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Former live-in assistant Kenneth Iwamasa, 60, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine resulting in Matthew Perry’s death. Prosecutors say he injected the “Friends” star with fatal doses on Oct. 28, 2023, then left to run errands, returning to find Perry dead. Family members blame Iwamasa above all others, calling him a trusted guardian who instead enabled addiction. He’ll be sentenced Wednesday, with prosecutors seeking over 3 years in prison.
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By plane, train and car, millions of Americans are getting away for the holiday weekend.
More than 39 million Americans will hit the roads, according to AAA.
And they’ll face the highest Memorial Day weekend gas prices in years. The national average for a gallon just topped $4.50.
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Foreigners in the U.S. who want a green card will need to leave and apply in their home country, the Trump administration announced Friday, in a surprise change to a longstanding policy that sowed confusion and concern among aid groups, immigration lawyers and immigrants.
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