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She Was Covering President Biden. He Was Protecting Him. Love Took Flight.

Mariam Khan, a producer for ABC News, was in St. Croix covering the former president’s vacation when Phillip McCoy, a fighter pilot, spotted her on the beach.

Red Carpet Looks From the 2026 Cannes Film Festival

Photos from the South of France, where Ruth Negga, Sharon Stone, John Travolta and more went all out for the first week of the annual film festival.

Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson Are Married

President Trump’s eldest son was married in Palm Beach, Fla. The president described celebrations this weekend as a “small, little private affair.”

15 Unforgettable Looks at the Cannes Film Festival

From John Travolta’s beret to Barbara Palvin’s elegant pregnancy style, the red carpets from the festival in France had many memorable moments.

You May Now Call Her Mommy

Alex Cooper, the host of the popular podcast “Call Her Daddy,” announced in an Instagram post that she was expecting her first child. The news shook the internet.

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White House Approves $9 Billion for Spy Agencies to Catch Up on A.I.

The C.I.A. and N.S.A. cannot fully deploy the latest models on their classified systems because of a shortage of cutting-edge chips.

Trump Weighs His Options in Carrying Out New Strikes in Iran

There is no shortage of targets if he decides to strike: Energy facilities left untouched, the deep underground nuclear storage site at Isfahan and missile sites that appear to have been dug out.

Trump Says He Will ‘Try and Make’ Son’s Wedding, but Timing ‘Not Good’

President Trump said the war with Iran and “other things” would make it difficult for him to make the wedding this weekend.

Defiant After Bad Week, Trump Pushes Ahead on Politically Unpopular Ideas

President Trump continues to act like he’s politically all-powerful, even in the face of indications that he is not.

HUD Moves to Limit Assistance Animals for Disabled Tenants

Housing officials were told to exclude emotional support animals and tighten the definition of a service animal when granting accommodations for disabled tenants.

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