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May 3 Afternoon Brief
In U.S. politics and security
Sen. Adam Schiff said the Justice Department sought another grand jury indictment of James Comey to help acting Attorney General Todd Blanche keep the job full time. It is a claim made on television, which means it will now be treated by Washington as both evidence and entertainment.
Separately, federal investigators say a Secret Service agent was struck by buckshot from the gun of the man accused of trying to attack the White House Correspondents’ dinner. Prosecutors say there is strong evidence President Trump was the intended target, and the defendant is due in court on attempted assassination and weapons charges.
In health and science
The World Health Organization says one hantavirus infection has been confirmed on an Atlantic cruise ship, with five more suspected cases under investigation and three deaths linked to the outbreak. That is the sort of travel update nobody wants in their email inbox.
Imported infant formula has been recalled in large quantities over possible toxin contamination, and consumers are being told not to use it. In a separate biosecurity warning, researchers say honeybees may be spreading myrtle rust spores between plants, raising concerns for native forests and managed hives alike.
In the West
California, Arizona, and Nevada have proposed a three-year voluntary water-saving plan for the Colorado River as talks remain deadlocked. The states are trying to buy time while Lake Mead and Lake Powell stay historically low, after years of overuse, weak snowpack, and warming tied to climate change.
In the Middle East
Iran says it is reviewing the U.S. response to its latest peace proposal, a 14-point plan that was reviewed by President Donald Trump. So far, that leaves everyone in the familiar diplomatic position of saying they are very serious while reading each other’s homework.
In sports
Kimi Antonelli won the Miami Grand Prix, holding off Lando Norris in a race-long fight and extending his championship lead. Liverpool, meanwhile, lost 3-2 to Manchester United, and manager Arne Slot blamed the VAR decision on United’s second goal while also saying his own team had to own the result.
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