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Deutsche Bank Staff Reportedly Saw Transfers From Kushner’s Companies to Russia as Suspicious

Deutsche Bank allegedly ignored calls from employees to file reports with a federal watchdog regarding Trump's and Kushner's firms.

Commencement Speaker at Morehouse College Vows to Pay Off Class of 2019’s Student Loans

Robert F. Smith surprised graduating seniors with the announcement at the historically black college in Georgia.

Madonna’s Eurovision Performance Somehow Fails to Solve Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Well, at least she made a little money on the deal.

Jockey-Less Horse Wins Our Hearts, Loses the Preakness Stakes

Both horse and jockey are reported to be OK after the race.

GOP Lawmaker Breaks With Party, Says Trump “Has Engaged in Impeachable Conduct”

Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan also accused Attorney General William Barr of “deliberately misrepresenting” special counsel Robert Mueller’s report.

Zion Williamson, Steve Francis, and the Art of Spurning the Team that Drafts You

It's rare for a top prospect to refuse to play for the team that drafts him, but it's not unprecedented.

Dozens of Students, Faculty Walk Out of Pence’s Commencement Address at Taylor University

The vice president urged students to "stand up" for Christianity and said he was proud of the administration's track record on abortion.

White House Reportedly Wants Meeting With Irish Prime Minister to Take Place at Trump’s Hotel

The Irish government is allegedly pushing back on the demand and that has raised questions about whether the president will go through with the visit.

Ocasio-Cortez: Republicans Are Trying to Turn U.S. Into “Far-Right Christian Theocracy”

The lawmaker accused Republicans of hypocrisy for claiming they care about babies while rejecting any plan to leave them a better world.

Help! Should I Dump My Girlfriend Over This One Disgusting Habit?

Prudie’s column for May 18.