UK Heat Wave Could Break May Temperature Record

Forecasters warned that temperatures could climb to the highest level ever recorded in the month of May, reaching 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit) in some areas of England.

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One of Madagascar’s Oldest Sacred Trees Is Slowly Dying

In a forest in Madagascar, the demise of a centuries-old baobab points to the fraying of a fragile ecosystem.

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What Are the Abraham Accords, Trump’s 2020 Mideast Deals?

The diplomatic agreements normalized relations between Israel and several Arab countries. Now, as part of the peace talks with Iran, Mr. Trump wants other states to join.

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Absent Congressman Calls Allies, but Stops Short of Public Appearance

Republican officials said they have talked to Tom Kean Jr., who has been absent from Congress for weeks. His office said Mr. Kean will eventually explain his absence.

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What to Know About the White House Shooting on Memorial Day Weekend

Shots were fired near the northwestern corner of the White House complex, while President Trump was inside the building. The Secret Service returned fire, killing the gunman.

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The Moms Delivered for Trump. Now He’s Scamming Them.

The moms are not happy.

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Garden Grove Chemical Plant Crisis: What to Know and Evacuation Map

Firefighters continue to cool a chemical storage tank with water to prevent it from breaching or exploding. Some 40,000 residents near the Orange County plant have been evacuated to shelters.

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Google Appeals Landmark Ruling Declaring It a Monopolist in Search

Google asked a federal appeals court on Friday to reverse a judge’s ruling that it had violated antitrust laws, as well as a requirement it share some data with rivals.

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Federal Panel Approves Trump’s Plans for a 250-foot Arch in Washington

The panel, whose members were selected by President Trump, has an advisory role on the design of the project but no enforcement power.

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Elim Chan Becomes First Female Music Director of San Francisco Symphony

Elim Chan has been named the symphony’s next music director. She joins a small field of female conductors at American orchestras, as San Francisco rebuilds after Esa-Pekka Salonen.

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Return to the Land, a Whites-Only Community, Is Sued for Discrimination

Return to the Land, a 160-acre development requiring members be white and heterosexual, is breaking fair housing and civil rights laws, according to a lawsuit.

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