2 staff members of Israeli embassy killed in shooting near Jewish museum in DC

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two staff members of the Israeli embassy were shot and killed Wednesday evening while leaving an event at a Jewish museum in the nation’s capital, and the suspect and yelled “free, free Palestine” after he was arrested, police said. The two victims, a man and a woman, were leaving an event at the Capital Jewish Museum when the 30-year-old suspect approached a group of four people and opened fire, Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith said. The suspect was observed pacing outside the museum before the shooting, walked into the museum after the shooting and was detained by event security, Smith said.

'Unquestionably in violation': Judge says US government didn't follow court order on deportations

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge says the White House violated a court order on deportations to third countries with a flight linked to the chaotic nation of South Sudan. The Trump administration says it expelled eight immigrants convicted of violent crimes in the United States but refused to reveal where they would end up. Judge Brian E. Murphy in Boston said the eight migrants aboard the plane were not given a meaningful opportunity to object that the deportation could put them in danger. He ordered a new set of interviews with the migrants, either back in the U.S. or abroad. Before Wednesday's hearing, administration officials accused “activist judges” of advocating the release of dangerous criminals.

Justice Department moves to cancel police reform settlements reached with Minneapolis and Louisville

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Justice Department has moved to cancel settlements with Minneapolis and Louisville, Kentucky, that called for an overhaul of policing following the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. The department announced the steps Wednesday. Minneapolis in January approved a consent decree with the federal government in the final days of the Biden administration to overhaul its training and use-of-force policies under court supervision. The agreement required approval from a federal court. But the Trump administration told the court it doesn't intend to proceed. The administration also announced it's retracting the findings of Justice Department investigations into six other police departments that the Biden administration had accused of civil rights violations.

Gilgeous-Alexander voted as the NBA's MVP, continuing run of international players winning the award

The case for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was simple. He’s the best player on an Oklahoma City Thunder team that had the best record this season and set a league mark for margin of victory. If that wasn’t enough, he also won the scoring title. That’s an MVP year. Gilgeous-Alexander was announced Wednesday as the NBA’s Most Valuable Player, his first time winning the award. It’s now seven straight years that a player born outside the U.S. won MVP, extending the longest such streak in league history.

Trump confronts South African leader with baseless claims of the systematic killing of white farmers

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has used a White House meeting to confront South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with baseless claims of the systematic killing of white farmers in that country. Trump said during Wednesday's meeting that people are fleeing South Africa for their own safety. At one point, Trump dimmed the lights in the Oval Office to play a video of a far-left politician playing an anti-apartheid song that included lyrics about killing farmers. Ramaphosa pushed back against Trump’s accusation, saying of the behavior alleged by the U.S. president, “We are completely opposed to that.”

Defense Department accepts Boeing 747 from Qatar for Trump's use

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has accepted a gifted Boeing 747 from Qatar for President Donald Trump to use as Air Force One. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday that the department will “work to ensure proper security measures” on the aircraft to make it safe for use by the president. He said the plane was accepted “in accordance with all federal rules and regulations.” Trump has defended the gift as a way to save tax dollars. Others have raised concerns about the aircraft being a violation of the Constitution’s prohibition on foreign gifts. They also have noted the need to retrofit the plane to meet security requirements.

Uncommon May nor'easter to bring rain, snow to New England states just before Memorial Day weekend

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) — An unusual May nor’easter is set to wallop New England and provide a soaking before the Memorial Day holiday weekend with weather more commonly associated with fall and winter. The heaviest of the wet weather is expected to arrive on Thursday. Nor’easters usually arrive in the end of fall and winter and bring high winds, rough seas and precipitation in the form of rain or snow. This week’s nor’easter could bring wind gusts over 40 mph and up to two inches of rain in some areas. Snow is even possible at high elevations.

Wall Street tumbles under the weight of rising Treasury yields and US debt worries

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street slumped under the weight of pressure from the bond market, where Treasury yields climbed on worries about the U.S. government’s spiraling debt and other concerns. The S&P 500 fell 1.6% Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1.9%, and the Nasdaq composite sank 1.4%. Stocks had been drifting only modestly lower earlier in the day, after Target and other retailers gave mixed forecasts for their upcoming profits. The market then turned sharply lower after the U.S. government released the results for its latest auction of 20-year bonds. That helped send Treasury yields jumping.

Measles is very contagious. Here's how to avoid it

A person attended a Shakira concert at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey while infectious with measles. Health officials are asking people who attended to monitor for symptoms. More than 1,000 measles cases have been confirmed across the U.S. this year, with major outbreaks in Texas, New Mexico, Kansas and eight other states. There are also many international outbreaks including in Mexico and Canada as childhood vaccination rates have declined since the pandemic.

NASA's Mars Perseverance snaps a selfie as a Martian dust devil blows by

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The latest selfie by NASA's Perseverance rover at Mars has captured an unexpected guest: a Martian dust devil. The twirling dust devil popped up a few miles behind the rover during this month's photo shoot. The selfie was released Wednesday. It's a composite of 59 images taken by the camera on the end of the rover's arm. Perseverance is covered with red dust in the picture, the result of drilling into dozens of rocks over the past four years. It's collecting samples at an ancient lakebed and river delta for eventual return to Earth.