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Fire at Eugene O'Neill Theater Halts 'The Book of Mormon'

A blaze on Monday caused major damage to Broadway's storied Eugene O'Neill Theater, the New York Fire Department said. The theater has been closed for repairs, halting performances...

Published May 4, 2026, 5:22 PM EDT

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Pulitzers honor critical coverage of Trump and his policies

The Pulitzer Prizes announced Monday were dominated by reporting on the Trump administration. The prize committee delivered a searing rebuke of President Donald Trump's attempts to limit freedom...

Published May 4, 2026, 5:13 PM EDT

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DeSantis signs redrawn congressional map into law

Second-term Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed his redrawn congressional map into law. The action enacts the governor's revised plan for congressional districts.

Published May 4, 2026, 4:53 PM EDT

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Tigers ace Tarik Skubal to undergo arthroscopic elbow surgery

Two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will undergo arthroscopic elbow surgery to remove loose bodies, the Detroit Tigers announced Monday. The procedure was confirmed...

Published May 4, 2026, 4:33 PM EDT

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Collin Morikawa Withdraws From Final PGA Tuneup

World number six Collin Morikawa, a two-time major winner, withdrew from the PGA Truist Championship on Monday. He opted to rest before next week’s PGA Championship at Aronimink.

Published May 4, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

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GOP senators press to end filibuster after voter ID bill stalls

With Congress juggling government funding, the farm bill and surveillance reauthorization, a Republican election-security voter ID bill has taken a backseat. GOP senators renewed calls to abolish the...

Published May 4, 2026, 3:28 PM EDT