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President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are to meet face to face on Monday after a weekend of on again, off again negotiations over raising the nation’s debt ceiling. Their meeting comes mere days before the government could reach a “hard …

One of the busiest seaports in the U.S. is testing electric driverless autonomous street sweepers to clean parking lots, warehouses and garages. (22 May) (AP Video: Ted Shaffrey)

Firefighters in Italy’s northeastern Emilia-Romagna region have been continuing clear up work, monitoring the stability of buildings and removing water after heavy rains caused serious flooding in areas. (May 22)

Democratic Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware announced Monday that he will not seek reelection to a fifth term in the U.S. Senate. Carper’s announcement paves the way for a wide-open contest for the seat he has held since 2001 in heavily-blue Delaware. It a…

As nations around the globe mark World Biodiversity Day, people are being reminded of the pledges they’ve made to save our faltering environment. (22 May)

Here’s the latest for Monday May 22nd: More talks on US debt ceiling planned at White House; Russia claims to control city in eastern Ukraine; Historic building in Philippines destroyed by fire; SpaceX launches crew bound for International Space Statio…

Ukraine’s State Emergency Service on Monday reported a Russian strike damaged one of its facilities in Dnipro. (May 22)

A 400 years old ‘Tree of Life’ attracts tourists who marvel at how it survived in a barren desert(AP video: Mohammed Nazih Mohammed/ 14 May 2023)

Michelle Yeoh, who was honored in Cannes by Kering’s Women in Motion, revealed that hasn’t stopped working since her Oscar win, as she’s been busy shooting musical adaptation “Wicked.” (May 22)

Red flood warning is extended as incessant rain and the risk of landslides still pose dangers in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna.