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Happy Friday. In the news today: House Republicans call off a vote on legislation that would compel Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran; and Stephen Colbert says goodbye to “The Late Show.” Also, “The game’s afoot.” See how superfans celebrate Sherlock Holmes Day.
In observance of Memorial Day, we won’t be putting out Morning Wire on Monday. But our colleagues are still covering the news around the world on APNews.com. And be sure you’re signed up for our email News Alerts so you don’t miss any major breaking news. I’m looking forward to some time outside this weekend and hope it’s sunny wherever you are. If you’re planning a trip for the long weekend, we’ve also got holiday travel coverage below.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., center, speaks Thursday, on Capitol Hill, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
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Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing
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The House had scheduled a vote on a war powers resolution, brought by Democrats, that would rein in President Donald Trump’s military campaign. But as it became clear that Republicans would not have the numbers to defeat the bill, GOP leaders delayed planned votes into June. Read more.
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- It was the latest sign of the slipping support in Congress for a war that Trump launched more than two months ago without congressional approval. Republicans in the Senate are also working to ensure they have the votes to dismiss another war powers resolution that advanced to a final vote earlier this week, when four GOP senators supported the resolution and three others were absent from the vote.
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Memorial Day: Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their travel plans
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Industry forecasts show tens of millions of people still plan to get away during the holiday weekend and over the summer. But higher fuel prices resulting from the Iran war and other inflationary pressures may be changing the types of trips they take. Read more.
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The nonprofit Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy estimated Americans would collectively spend an extra $3.5 billion on gasoline over the holiday weekend. The latest consumer price index showed airfares were 20.7% higher in April than a year earlier. Some travelers are opting for shorter getaways, cheaper lodging and lower-cost activities.
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Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to ‘The Late Show’ in ambitious final show
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Stephen Colbert wrapped up his final broadcast of his cancelled CBS show on Thursday with a memorable night chatting with Paul McCartney. Colbert’s goodbye — running about 17 minutes over — was filled with surprises, guest appearances, and barbs for the network that ended his run. Read more.
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CBS announced last summer that Colbert’s show would end, citing economic reasons after 11 seasons. Colbert was the ratings leader in late-night TV. Many — including Colbert — expressed skepticism that President Donald Trump’s repeated criticism of the show wasn’t a factor. Trump’s name on Thursday never came up. The decision to shutter the show came after parent company Paramount’s $16 million settlement of Trump’s lawsuit over a “60 Minutes” interview as Paramount awaited his administration’s approval of a pending sale to Skydance Media. Colbert had called it a “big fat bribe.”
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Philip Porter, left, as Sherlock Holmes and Peter Horrocks, as Professor Moriarty during an event recreating the fateful confrontation between Holmes and Moriarty, at Reichenbach Falls in Switzerland on May 3. (AP Photo/Niccolo Lupone, Pool)
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‘The game’s afoot!’
This morning I giggled watching Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts reenact Holmes’ death scene at Switzerland’s Reichenbach Falls. It was the start of celebrations leading up to International Sherlock Holmes Day today. In “The Final Problem,” Sir Arthur Conan Doyle appeared to bring one of literature’s most beloved detectives to an end. He thought Holmes was overshadowing what he considered his more serious historical writing. But readers revolted and Conan Doyle eventually wrote a new story, revealing (spoiler alert) that the detective had staged his death. More than a century after the character’s creation, Sherlock Holmes endures, inspiring some people to put on deerstalker hats and travel to Switzerland for reenactments.
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It’s been nearly two months since I’ve started waking up extra early to write the Morning Wire, and I’ve been loving it. Thanks for sticking with me and please let me know what you think of the newsletter. You can sign up for more and invite a friend here. For news in real time visit APNews.com. - Nadja
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