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Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana is fighting for his political life in Saturday's primary against a challenger endorsed by President Donald Trump. Cassidy has sought to portray U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow as out of step with the party's views. Cassidy voted in favor of conviction after Trump's second impeachment in 2021. And as a liver doctor, he has clashed with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine policy. The three-way primary also includes state Treasurer John Fleming. If no candidate gets 50% of the vote, there will be a runoff June 27. The GOP nominee will be heavily favored in the general election.
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Bulgaria has won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with singer Dara’s party anthem “Bangaranga.” Dara beat 24 other competitors during Saturday’s grand final in Vienna. The song’s infectious beats and tightly choreographed dance routine was a hit with both viewers and national juries. It’s Bulgaria’s first-ever Eurovision victory. Israeli competitor Noam Bettan came second after a contest clouded by protests against the country’s participation. Romania’s Alexandra Căpitănescu came third and Australian star Delta Goodrem fourth. Five countries — Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Iceland — boycotted in protest of Israel’s inclusion in the contest following the war in Gaza. Several hundred protesters marched near the contest arena in Vienna.
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New York Mets right fielder Carson Benge fails to catch a fly ball hit by New York Yankees' Cody Bellinger during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 16, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Thousands of people gathered in Montgomery, Alabama, to mobilize support for voting rights amid concerns about redistricting efforts. Organizers say states are moving to dismantle congressional districts that expanded representation opportunities. The rally began in Selma and moved to the Alabama Capitol. Participants and veterans of past struggles warn that recent legal decisions threaten decades of progress. Leaders and activists say the moment requires renewed commitment to protecting voting rights and preserving representation gains.
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Actor/filmmaker Tom Hanks, center left, stands with Mr. Met, center right, during the sixth inning of a baseball game between the New York Mets and the New York Yankees, Saturday, May 16, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
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Napoleon Solo has held off Iron Honor in the stretch to win the Preakness Stakes, rebounding from a pair of fifth-place showings for his first victory of the year. Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo was held out of the race, leaving a wide-open field of 14 horses to contest the middle jewel of the Triple Crown. The Preakness was held at Laurel Park this year because Pimlico in Baltimore is being rebuilt. Taj Mahal was the top choice at 9-2 — the longest odds for a Preakness favorite since the race moved to its current distance of 1 3/16 miles in 1925. Napoleon Solo went off at 7-1.
Performers on stage as voting results are collected during the Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, Saturday, May 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Dara from Bulgaria reacts as she holds the trophy after winning the Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, Sunday, May 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Dara from Bulgaria attends a press conference with the trophy after winning the Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, Sunday, May 17, 2026, she won with the song "Bangaranga".(AP Photo/Martin Meissner)