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May 5, 2026 · The Independent

Ohio primary results set up high-stakes senate and governor races
Trump’s endorsement continues to carry weight in Ohio, which favored him three times for president
Washington woman accused of chasing kid on dirt bike down sidewalk in her car while under the influence
The suspect is facing a felony charge of first-degree attempted assault and was released the following day
2026 NHL Lottery Mock Draft: Who The Maple Leafs Should Pair With Auston Matthews
Who should the Toronto Maple Leafs draft first overall? Could the Vancouver Canucks get a first-overall-caliber winger a
Man posing as Rahul Gandhi's aide defrauds politicians of lakhs across 3 states
Man posing as Rahul Gandhis aide defrauds politicians of lakhs across states
Trump says he has paused effort to guide vessels from the Strait of Hormuz
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment for further detail on the progress in negotiations