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Golden Tempo wins Kentucky Derby, Cherie DeVaux becomes 1st woman to train its winner

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Cherie DeVaux made history on Saturday as the first woman to train the winner of the Kentucky Derby, as Golden Tempo charged from the back of the pack and charged down the stretch to get to the finish line first in the biggest event in horse racing.DeVaux is just the second female trainer to win any Triple Crown race after Jena Antonucci won with Arcangelo in the 2023 Belmont Stakes. She won the Derby in her first opportunity, eight years since starting her own stable.Ridden by Jose Ortiz and with a crowd of more than 100,000 watching and roaring at Churchill Downs, Golden Tempo passed favorite Renegade just before the wire to win the 1 1/4-mile race in 2:02.27 at odds of 23-1. Renegade was second, with brother Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard, and long shot Ocelli was third.“I don’t even have any words right now,” DeVaux said. “I just can't. Just so, so, so happy for Golden Tempo. Jose did a wonderful job, a masterful job of getting him there. He was so far out of it.”During the week, DeVaux shifted from downplaying what it would mean to be the first woman to train a Derby winner

1 dead after vehicle crashes into Oregon health club, police say

Evidence of an explosive device was found in the vehicle, police said.ByThe Associated PressMay 2, 2026, 5:23 PMPORTLAND, Ore. -- One person is dead following a fiery crash at a health club early Saturday in Portland, Oregon, according to authorities who also said explosive devices — some of which had detonated — were found.Portland Police Bureau Chief Bob Day told reporters this appeared to be an isolated event. It occurred shortly before 3 a.m. at the Multnomah Athletic Club. The facility bills itself as the largest private athletic and social club in the U.S., founded in 1891 and boasting more than 21,000 members. Police said the person who died was found inside the vehicle after the fire was contained. But details shared by local and federal law enforcement during a Saturday afternoon news conference were sparse. Popular ReadsJim DeFrain, a police officer and supervisor of the Metro Explosive Disposal Unit, said propane tanks were among the items found. He said investigators believe the explosive materials were brought in by the vehicle.A club spokesperson, Adam Linnman, in a statement, said the crash occurred when the club was closed and that no club members or staff were injured.

Iran live updates: Iranian military official says war with US will 'likely' resume

LivePresident Trump told Congress this week that hostilities "have terminated."Last Updated: May 2, 2026, 5:46 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting military, government and infrastructure sites.Following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, initial U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan earlier this month failed to reach a peace deal.Trump later announced the open-ended extension of the ceasefire and the continuation of the blockade until Iran's proposal is submitted and discussions are concluded "one way or the other."Key Headlines5:47 AM EDTMay 01, 2026, 3:44 PM EDTMay 01, 2026, 2:49 PM EDTApr 30, 2026, 4:34 PM EDTHere's how the news is developing.5:47 AM EDTSenior Iranian military official says war with US will 'likely' resumeIran’s armed forces say it is "likely" the U.S.-Israel war on the country will resume as "evidence shows the US is not committed to any agreements or treaties.""The actions and statements of U.S. officials are primarily media-driven aimed first at preventing a drop in oil prices and second at extricating themselves from the mess they have created," Mohammad Jafar Asadi, deputy of the military headquarters, said in a statement carried by Iran’s Fars news agency.Iran Army members wave national

Airlines reduce, cap fares for Spirit travelers looking to rebook canceled flights

Some carriers reduced fares on high volume routes where Spirit used to operate.May 2, 2026, 11:02 AMThe Department of Transportation said on Saturday the majority of airlines will be capping tickets prices for Spirit Airlines travelers who need to rebook their canceled flights.Some carriers have even reduced fares on high volume routes where Spirit used to operate.Spirit began winding down operations early Saturday morning after talks between the airline and the federal government over a $500 million rescue deal stalled.Spirit said that travelers who booked their tickets with a credit or debit card will be automatically refunded.United, Delta, JetBlue and Southwest said they are capping ticket prices specifically for Spirit customers who need to rebook cancelled flights.In this Oct. 24, 2025, file photo, an American Airlines airplane arrives at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.NurPhoto via Getty Images, FILETo access these special prices, individuals will need to provide at least a Spirit flight confirmation number and proof of payment, the airlines said.These fares will only be available for a short period:JetBlue: Available for 72 hoursSouthwest: Available for 72 hours; only in person at an airport ticket counterDelta: Available for five daysUnited: Available for two weeks online American Airlines

College football champion Indiana Hoosiers to visit White House this month: Source

The Hoosiers went undefeated in the 2025 college football season.May 2, 2026, 8:28 AMThe Indiana Hoosiers -- 2025 College Football Playoff national champions -- will visit the White House on Monday, May 11, according to a source familiar with the team's plans.It's unclear whether former Indiana quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza will attend. Mendoza was the first player chosen in April's NFL draft.ABC News reached out to the White House about the upcoming visit but did not receive an immediate response.Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) is interviewed during the trophy ceremony after Indiana defeated Miami in a College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla.Lynne Sladky/APLed by a late-game touchdown run by Mendoza, the Hoosiers' undefeated season was capped off in storybook fashion this past January, when the team defeated the Miami Hurricanes 27-21 for their first-ever championship.Indiana Head Coach Curt Cignetti is also expected to attend.The White House trip is an honor bestowed to the championship winning teams in both college and professional sports. It's often coupled with visits to Capitol Hill but the source couldn't determine whether the team's schedule would feature a trip to Congress.Las Vegas Raiders first-round draft

What to know about Spirit Airlines as it says it is 'winding down all operations'

Spirit Airlines says that it has "started an orderly wind-down of our operations, effective immediately" while the outcome of talks between the airline and the federal government over a $500 million rescue deal for the remains unclear.Spirit Airlines final flight was flight 1833 which travelled from Detroit to Dallas and landed early Saturday morning just after midnight as the airline says it flew more than 50,000 passengers over the past day and is working to get more than 1,300 crew safely home to their bases.A spokesperson for Spirit also said that the majority of the airline's employees found out about the airline's closure primarily through media reports that they were about to lose their jobs.The airline was scheduled to operate 277 flights Saturday, according to data from Airline Data Inc, which have now all been cancelled."To our Guests: all flights have been cancelled, and customer service is no longer available," Spirit said in a statement on its website. "We are proud of the impact of our ultra-low-cost model on the industry over the last 34 years and had hoped to serve our Guests for many years to come."The Wall Street Journal first reported that Spirit was preparing to shut down

Judge blocks Trump administration from ending TPS for Yemeni nationals

Days after the Supreme Court heard arguments challenging the Trump administration's termination of Temporary Protected Status for migrants from Haiti and Syria, a federal judge in New York on Friday blocked the administration from ending TPS for those from Yemen.It was the latest in a series of rulings forestalling the administration's attempts to eliminate TPS protections, which grant recipients the ability to temporarily live in the U.S. in order to escape unsafe conditions in their home country.Yemen's Temporary Protected Status had been due to expire at midnight May 4. Instead, the judge sided with 16 plaintiffs who have lived and worked in the United States, some for decades, who are among the nearly 3,000 Yemeni nationals who hold such status.Fourteen of the plaintiffs are current TPS holders, while two are first-time TPS applicants.U.S. District Judge Dale Ho decided the Department of Homeland Security, under then-Secretary Kristi Noem, terminated Temporary Protected Status for Yemen "in clear disregard" of the procedure Congress established."This Court does not write on a blank slate," the judge wrote. "Defendants have terminated TPS for more than half a dozen countries in the last six months, under circumstances nearly indistinguishable from those here. And every district court that

Video Google giving US students a shot at re-designing its homepage

Google giving US students a shot at re-designing its homepageKameirah Johnson is a Doodle For Google finalist. She and four other students submitted designs that beat out thousands of entries. The inspiration for her design may surprise you.May 1, 2026Additional Live StreamsAdditional Live Streams

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is ordering the withdrawal of about 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, the Pentagon announced Friday. The withdrawal of these troops is expected to be completed over the next six to 12 months."This decision follows a thorough review of the Department’s force posture in Europe and is in recognition of theater requirements and conditions on the ground," Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement.Popular ReadsThere are 38,000 U.S. troops in Germany.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Appeals court issues nationwide order blocking telehealth distribution of abortion pill mifepristone

The case is bound for the Supreme Court. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in Louisiana issued a nationwide order Friday barring dispensation of the abortion pill mifepristone by telehealth providers and distribution of the medication by pharmacies and mail. The order takes effect immediately. The case is bound for the Supreme Court. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events

Nebraska becomes 1st state to implement Medicaid work requirements

Nebraska became the first state on Friday to implement the federal Medicaid work requirements, mandated under President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill that passed last summer.The bill imposes new 80-hour per month work requirements on able-bodied Medicaid recipients aged 19 to 64 who don't have dependents. These requirements include working or other approved activities, such as school and volunteering.There are exemptions for certain groups, such as parents or guardians of children under age 14 and those with disabilities.Estimates from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) suggest approximately 5.2 million Americans nationwide could lose Medicaid coverage by 2034 due to these new work requirements. The CBO estimated the federal policy would increase the number of people uninsured by 4.8 million.A report from the nonpartisan policy research group Center for Budget and Policy Priorities found that 28,000 to 41,000 Nebraskans are at risk of losing coverage by 2034 following the implementation of work requirements. (this should be higher with the Nebraska mention) Will move up Health policy experts told ABC News that sharp Medicaid cuts could result in vulnerable Americans, in Nebraska and nationwide, no longer being able to receive care, either by losing coverage or by closing the centers that provide

Which states might redraw congressional maps in 2026, 2028 after Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act ruling

The bare-knuckle, partisan mid-decade redistricting battles that have occurred across the country over the past year and a half might become the new normal in the light of a landmark Supreme Court ruling on Wednesday that could impact congressional maps and minority representation nationwide. The ruling in Louisiana v. Callais could result in states redistricting every few years, instead of every 10 after the release of census data. But with many states' candidate filing deadlines having passed, it's not clear how many more congressional seats could be redrawn because of this ruling ahead of November's midterm elections -- although there could be Republican-controlled states that use the ruling to redistrict ahead of the 2028 elections, and Democratic-controlled ones that plan to respond.Joshua Stockley, a political science professor at the University of Louisiana Monroe, said the country is already seeing "a domino effect" of redistricting, which the ruling could supercharge. People walk outside the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, March 14, 2026.Will Dunham/Reuters"I think Republicans and Democrats, both parties, are going to continue to try to create as many non-competitive or favored districts as they can until we get to a point where somebody steps in and says, 'Enough is

Police officers hailed as heroes after New York house explosion

May 1, 2026, 2:20 PMThe New York Police Department hailed as heroes multiple officers who responded to a domestic incident call that turned into a house explosion."This was yet another example of the valor and the courage of your NYPD cops, who, again, put the safety of complete strangers above their own," NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said in a press conference Thursday.The explosion, which was caught on police bodycam video early Thursday, occurred after officers arrived at an Ozone Park, Queens, home. They were responding to a 911 call from a woman who said her estranged husband forced his way into the home, according to police. He was allegedly intoxicated and armed with a knife.New York City police officers responded to a domestic incident call that turned into a house explosion.NYPD"They said he threatened them with a knife and was carrying two garbage bags containing yellow canisters with contents unknown," Tisch said.As officers approached the house, they said they noticed a gas odor. Then, after they walked into the home, there was a sudden, fiery explosion, which knocked the officers to the ground.Officers then rushed back up and raced to rescue anyone inside. They can be seen in the body

Video NYPD praises officers after home explosion caught on camera

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Long DACA renewal wait times leave some 'Dreamers' without status, fearing detainment

Every two years for more than a decade, Melani Candia has gotten approved to stay in the U.S. with her husband and two cats and — more recently — continue to work in special education in Florida.But this year, delays in Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, a program that has shielded her and hundreds of thousands of others from deportation, led to her missing her renewal deadline, losing her job and fearing detention in the country she has called home since she was 6 years old.She said that as an immigrant in the U.S., fear has become her “new baseline." “But now, having a new level of vulnerability, it was a very quick increase in the fear," said Candia.Renewal wait times for the Obama-era program that allows people who were brought to the U.S. as children to temporarily remain in the country and work have increased to levels not seen since 2016 when there were significant technical issues.Some of the program’s more than 500,000 beneficiaries, often referred to as “Dreamers,” have waited months for an answer only to see their deadline pass without a decision. Now they’re stuck in a type of limbo in which their work authorization disappears, oftentimes

Video David Muir reports on boys' miracle heart transplants at Texas Children's Hospital

David Muir reports on boys' miracle heart transplants at Texas Children's HospitalWhile receiving care at the Houston hospital, three boys awaiting heart transplants became friends. In a remarkable turn, they received matches within 10 days of each other – strengthening their bond.April 30, 2026

Americans are increasingly bleak about their own finances, most say using the US military against Iran was a mistake: ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll

Americans are increasingly bleak about their own finances as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran continues into another week of an uneasy ceasefire, an ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll conducted using Ipsos’ KnowledgePanel finds. As gas prices have reached a four-year high because of the war, half of Americans expect gas prices to increase even more in the next year, 4 in 10 say they are not as well off as they were when President Donald Trump returned to the White House and nearly a quarter say they are falling behind financially. Most Americans say that using the U.S. military against Iran was a mistake, are not confident that an agreement with Iran will prevent them from developing nuclear weapons and say that U.S. military action in Iran has increased the risk of terrorism against Americans.In this photo taken with a slow shutter speed, traffic moves past a sign for a Mobil gas station on April 29, 2026, in Portland, Ore.Jenny Kane/APAnd a large majority of Americans -- including a slim majority of Republicans -- had a negative reaction to Trump's social media post earlier this month saying that "A whole civilization will die tonight."EconomyAn increasing share of Americans say they are

Republicans say they will defer to Trump on Iran war despite arrival of 60-day deadline

WASHINGTON -- Many Republicans who have been uneasy with President Donald Trump's war in Iran emphasized that there would be a May 1 deadline for Congress to intervene. But the date is now set to pass with no action from GOP lawmakers who continue to defer to the White House. Under the War Powers Resolution of 1973, Congress must declare war or authorize the use of force within 60 days — a deadline that falls on Friday — or within 90 days if the president asks for an extension. But Congress made no attempt at enforcing that requirement, leaving town for a week on Thursday after the Senate rejected a Democratic attempt to halt the war for a sixth time. The Trump administration has shown no interest in seeking congressional approval at all. It is arguing that the deadlines set by the law don't apply because the war in Iran effectively ended when a ceasefire began in early April.Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said Thursday he doesn’t plan on a vote to authorize force in Iran or otherwise weigh in.“I’m listening carefully to what the members of our conference are saying, and at this point I don’t see that,”

Congress passes 45-day FISA extension, sends to Trump for signature

An earlier extension of the program would have expired at midnight Thursday.April 30, 2026, 6:37 PMSpeaker of the House Mike Johnson takes questions at a news conference following a closed-door GOP meeting at the Capitol in Washington, April 21, 2026.J. Scott Applewhite/APThe House on Thursday passed a 45-day extension of the Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act (FISA) Section 702 by a vote of 261-111, sending the measure to President Donald Trump’s desk for signature just hours before an earlier short-term extension would have expired at midnight.Earlier Thursday, the Senate unanimously approved a 45-day extension of the surveillance program. The House passed a three-year extension of FISA on Wednesday, but its version included a controversial Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) provision that many Republican senators oppose. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Wednesday the Senate would be unable to move the House's proposal and would instead advance the clean reauthorization it took up today.Ahead of the bill's passage, Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden announced that a letter cosigned by Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton and Vice Chairman Mark Warner would be sent to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche insisting on a declassification and public release of

House approves bill to fund DHS, ending record-long partial shutdown

After months of resistance, the House on Thursday passed the Senate-backed Department of Homeland Security funding bill, which funds all agencies inside DHS except immigration enforcement operations.The bill passed via voice vote. There was no recorded vote requested.President Donald Trump signed the bill Thursday afternoon, the White House confirmed, effectively ending the record-long DHS shutdown after 76 days.DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin had warned extra funding to pay his department's employees would have "dried up" by the first week of May.The House took action just before Congress leaves for a weeklong recess."This will relieve pressure from the Department of Homeland Security," Johnson told reporters after the vote. "We're not going to have lines at TSA. Everybody will get their paychecks now. We'll get moving forward."The US Capitol is seen, April 20, 2026 in Washington.Leigh Vogel/Getty ImagesWhile the package funds most of DHS -- the Transportation Security Administration, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Coast Guard, the Secret Service and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency -- it does not include funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and parts of Customs and Border Protection.Republicans are working on a separate budget bill to fund those agencies through reconciliation, a process that will allow

Hegseth says War Powers deadline doesn't apply because of ceasefire with Iran

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Congress on Thursday that the ceasefire with Iran does not count toward the 60-day requirement by the War Powers Resolution that the president must either inform Congress it needs an additional 30 days to wind down combat operations in Iran, or begin bringing forces home.Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine invoked the resolution in a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing and asked Hegseth what the administration planned to do with the 60-day deadline that falls on Friday."We are in a ceasefire right now, which our understanding means the 60-day clock pauses or stops in a ceasefire," the secretary responded.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies before a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on U.S. President Donald Trump's FY2027 budget request for the Department of Defense on Capitol Hill in Washington, April 30, 2026.Ken Cedeno/ReutersKaine was dubious that the statute would support Hegseth's claim."It's going to pose a really important legal question for the administration ... we have serious constitutional concerns and we don't want to layer those with additional statutory concerns," he said.Later Kaine told reporters that "I have grave concern, based on that answer, that the White House does not intend to honor the 60 days."Democratic Sen. Elizabeth

Video What does a person have to make to afford the average price of a home?

What does a person have to make to afford the average price of a home?New polling shows only a quarter of non-homeowners believe they’ll be able to buy a home in the next five years. Chen Zhao, head of economic research at Redfin, discusses more.April 30, 2026

Trump administration pitches others to join new coalition to reopen Strait of Hormuz

The Trump administration is seeking the participation of other countries to form an international coalition to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to an internal cable sent this week by the State Department to posts around the world.Dubbed the "Maritime Freedom Construct," the coalition would help with coordinating diplomatic efforts, including aligning on sanctions and information sharing to help with safe transit through the waterway, according to a U.S. official.The cable called on diplomats to announce the formation of the new coalition and "ask for partner participation" by Friday.Guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta enforces the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports against M/T Stream after it attempted to sail to an Iranian port, April 26, 2026.U.S. Central CommandThe Maritime Freedom Construct would take steps to ensure safe passage, including providing real-time information, safety guidance, and coordination to ensure vessels can transit the waters securely, the cable said.The Wall Street Journal first reported on the cable."The MFC's efforts will enhance maritime domain awareness and support the safe passage of commercial operators and their crews," a State Department official said.The United Kingdom and France have already launched a multilateral effort involving 30+ nations toward securing the strait that could eventually involve deploying

Trump nominates radiologist Dr. Nicole Saphier as surgeon general

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he is nominating Dr. Nicole Saphier to be the next surgeon general.Trump made the announcement on social media, calling Saphier "a STAR physician who has spent her career guiding women facing breast cancer through their diagnosis and treatment while tirelessly advocating to increase early cancer detection and prevention."The Surgeon General is colloquially referred to as the "Nation's Doctor" and traditionally provides Americans with scientific information about health such as nutrition, screen time and mental health. The position may be best known for issuing warnings on products.Saphier is the director of breast imaging at Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth in New Jersey and a regular medical contributor on Fox News.According to her Memorial Sloan Kettering profile, she has experience "performing minimally invasive, image-guided procedures of the breast, kidney, pancreas, liver, thyroid and lymph nodes."Nicole Saphier attends the Patriot Awards, December 5, 2024 in Greenvale, New York.Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesSaphier has generally indicated support for vaccines. In a video on Fox News Digital, Saphier said the majority of research shows there is no causal link between the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine and an increased risk of autism.This is in contrast with Health and Human Services Secretary

Video AI agent error causes mayhem at tech company

AI agent error causes mayhem at tech companyJeremy Crane, founder and CEO of PocketOS, shared in an in-depth post on X, explaining how the AI coding agent Cursor deleted his company's entire production database in about 9 seconds flat.April 30, 2026