New York Times

• Jews and Arabs Clash in Israel’s Streets as Civil Unrest SpreadsHundreds of people have been arrested on rioting charges and the city of Lod was placed on lockdown after mobs of Jews and Arabs took to the streets looking for violence....
• Amid the Shooting, Netanyahu’s Foes See an Opening, and RisksIsraeli politicians often close ranks in a crisis, but this time the prime minister’s enemies, trying to form a government and oust him, are blaming the violence on him....
• Here's How Disinformation Drives Voting LawsAfter former President Donald J. Trump undermined public confidence in elections, Republican lawmakers are defending voting restrictions by citing a lack of public confidence....
• Republicans' Overthrow of Cheney Creates New Problems for PartyAs the party ties itself ever tighter to Trumpism, some Republicans worry about the implications for 2022 and far beyond. “I don’t think it’s a healthy moment for the party,” said one congressman....

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National Public Radio

• FAA OKs Fix For Electrical Issue That Grounded Some Boeing 737 Max JetsThe issue temporarily took more than 100 newly built 737 Max planes out of service last month, but is unrelated to the flight control system problem blamed for two fatal crashes....
• 'All Our Opportunity Was Taken Away': Sanctuary Family Slowly Restarts LifeThe Thompsons, originally from Jamaica, spent 843 days living in churches in Philadelphia to avoid deportation. Now they are free, but reentry comes with new challenges....
• Biden Will Host Senate Republicans In Bid For Infrastructure PackagePresident Biden continues conversations with Republicans, but major hurdles persist over what items would be in an infrastructure measure, and how it might be paid for....
• Ohio Wants To Make 5 People Millionaires — If They're VaccinatedOhio Gov. Mike DeWine is pitching the $1 million lottery drawing and school scholarships as a scheme to boost vaccination levels in the state. ...

Stock markets

News-Gazette

• For the fifth time, UI prof to hand diploma to his own childEach time a Hinders child had graduated, Kevin has been at the ceremony, standing on the stage to hand them their diploma. On Friday, he’ll do it for the final time for his youngest child, also named ...
• US unemployment claims drop to 473,000, a new pandemic lowWASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up...
• N-G top 10: Baseball (May 13, 2021)St. Joseph-Ogden, Unity, LeRoy continue to roll....
• McDonald's raising US workers' pay in company-owned storesMcDonald’s is raising pay at 650 company-owned stores in the U.S. as part of its push to hire thousands of new workers in a tight labor market....

Daily Illini

• The Daily Illini police blotter for May 12Champaign Nothing to report. University Verbal assault was reported in the 600 block of South Gregory Drive around 10 p.m. on Wednesday. According to the report, a University student was walking on th...
• Illini finish 13th at NCAA Columbus RegionalAfter marching its way into the NCAA Regional tournament each of the four last postseasons, the Illinois women’s golf has seen its season officially come to an end after placing 13th at this year’s NC...
• Tips from Illini: Jade Illini Jade Oribello makes sure to get her workout in during the pandemic. Check out the tips she has for working out! The post . ...
• Opinion | University pandemic guidelines harm theaterThe University has followed the strictest COVID-19 guidelines and implemented a yearlong plan to minimize the spread of the disease. While prioritizing the health and safety of its faculty and student...

Wichita Eagle

• Kansas troopers stop high-priced shipment of meth, heroin, fentanyl hidden in gas tankThe men said they were driving to Kansas City, with approximately $225,000 worth of drugs hidden in the gas tank....
• Baseball’s back: Wichita fans try on a new team, new stadium on opening nightIt was a cold but enthusiastic crowd....

Marion County Record

• Guest's death mars reception; apparent suicide follows quarrel after weddingThe death of rural Hillsboro man by apparent suicide was a sad ending to a weekend of celebration. Jesse Campbell, 23, had been the guest at the Saturday wedding of Lori Kaufmann and Brendon Schafer a...
• Kapaun's coming home -- but for only 3 daysFather Emil Kapaun's extraordinary life will be honored with a funeral Mass at Wichita arena, but his family wanted to return him home first. His remains will be flown from Honolulu, Hawaii, to Eisenh...
• Area co-op is pilot site for autonomous droneMid-Kansas Coop, headquartered in Moundridge, with an elevator in Peabody, is one of three sites in the U.S. that has been selected for a test run of an autonomous drone to gather information on crop ...
• ANOTHER DAY IN THE COUNTRY: Children are a work of artLast Friday evening we had our annual Artful Eye Show at Centre Elementary, where my sister and I nurture the artistic side of kids in third, fourth and fifth grade. This was the 20th art show that we...

KU basketball

• Matt Tait: What's next for Kansas after Tyty Washington commitment to Kentucky? While Tyty Washington’s commitment to Kentucky on Wednesday night no doubt dealt a blow to the KU fan base, the talented point guard’s decision does not spell doom for the Jayhawks. By Matt Tait ...
• Prep point guard Tyty Washington picks Kentucky over KU, Arizona, LSU Prep point guard Tyty Washington committed to the University of Kentucky via social media just after 8 p.m. on Wednesday night. Washington chose John Calipari’s Wildcats over Kansas, Arizona and LSU. ...
• KU makes top 4 for Georgia transfer Sahvir Wheeler The Kansas men’s basketball program made the cut for Georgia point guard Sahvir Wheeler, a sophomore transfer who released his four finalists on Friday morning. By Matt Tait ...
• Andrea Hudy headed back to UConn to work with Huskies' women's basketball program After two years at Texas, following a 15-year career with Bill Self at Kansas, Andrea Hudy is returning to UConn to take over as the director of sports performance for Geno Auriemma’s women’s basketba...

KU football

• Lance Leipold's 1st KU coaching staff blends former Buffalo assistants with KU holdovers Lance Leipold’s first staff at the University of Kansas will consist of what the head football coach considers to be a “great blend” of former Buffalo assistants and returning KU coaches....
• Starting DE Marcus Harris enters transfer portal, leaving KU football One of the Kansas football team’s top defensive prospects won’t be around to help the Jayhawks in Lance Leipold’s first season....
• Names of several former Lance Leipold assistants already appear in KU directory Although the University of Kansas hasn’t yet announced any of the new assistants head football coach Lance Leipold will be adding to his staff, the names of several of his former Buffalo football staf...
• Former KU football players find new teams after months in transfer portal A couple of former Kansas football players who left the program months ago finally have come out on the other end of the NCAA’s transfer portal....

Packers

• Packers 2021 schedule takeaways: TV networks banking on Aaron Rodgers staying in Green BayIt's the eighth straight year the Packers have been scheduled to play in prime time at least five times....
• Green Bay Packers' 2021 season scheduleHere is the Green Bay Packers' 2021 schedule of opponents, released by the NFL on Wednesday....
• Packers to open 2021 season at Saints, host Browns on ChristmasWith or without Aaron Rodgers, the Packers will open the 2021 season at New Orleans on Sept. 12....
• Packers look to add depth by bringing in former Jaguars quarterback Blake BortlesBlake Bortles, 29, has started 73 games, all during his five-year stint with the Jaguars starting in 2014 when he was the No. 3 pick in the draft....