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Police: 4 combatants, 1 civilian killed in Kashmir fighting Officials say three rebels, an army soldier and a civilian have been killed during a gunbattle in disputed Kashmir that triggered anti-India protests and clashes.

The Latest: Qatar trying to defuse tensions amid Iran crisis The Latest on developments in the Persian Gulf region and elsewhere in the Mideast amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran (all times local): 9:40 a.m.

Iran's foreign minister says US sanctions 'unacceptable' Iran's foreign minister says his country is committed to an international nuclear deal but that the escalating U.S. sanctions are "unacceptable."

Philippines recalls envoys in Canada over trash shipments The Philippine foreign secretary says the ambassador and consuls in Canada are being recalled over Ottawa's failure to take back truckloads of garbage that Filipino officials say were illegally shipped to the Philippines years ago.

Australian prime minister predicts close election result Australia's conservative prime minister has predicted a close result at elections on Saturday as his rival used a campaign rally to revel in the memory of one of his center-left party's greatest victories 47 years ago.

Peru's military tries to curb illegal gold mining in Amazon By day, Peruvian police and soldiers search for and destroy equipment used by illegal gold miners in a part of the Amazon rainforest where mining has transformed once-dense foliage into a desert pocked with dead trees and toxic pools.

Venezuelan government, opposition head to talks in Norway The Venezuelan government and opposition have sent envoys to Norway to attend talks on ways of ending the South American country's crisis, though their mutual mistrust and differences on key issues are likely to slow chances of progress.

2 Indian climbers die on Mount Kanchenjunga in Nepal An expedition organizer says two Indian climbers on Mount Kanchenjunga (KAN'-chen-joonga) have died while attempts were being made to rescue them.

A mystery to many, Australian PM is a tough sell at election Scott Morrison has carried an unusual burden for an Australian prime minister campaigning for election.

The Latest: Venezuela gov't, opposition reported in talks The latest on the political crisis in Venezuela (all times local): 9:15 p.m. Officials in Venezuela say representatives of the government and opposition have traveled to Norway for talks on resolving the political crisis in the South American country.

The firm behind the UK's energy networks says the move would delay the switch to green energy. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Jm9Ifo

The tour operator reports a huge first half loss and says it has received bids for its airline. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WOtHpU

The executive order is to protect US networks from "foreign adversaries", the White House says. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2JlVKdm

HS2 does not offer value for money and could "short change" the North, warns Lords committee. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WKQToZ

The move follows reports that a parked car caught fire in Hong Kong, after a similar incident in Shanghai. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2VHwTXO

The Sackler family owns Purdue Pharma, which manufactures opioids linked to the deaths of thousands. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2JlIhCj

American Airlines pilots reportedly raised concerns months before the second deadly 737 Max crash. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Hk5anj

A Trump tax consultant reportedly said "some negative connotation is associated with the brand". from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2JkFY2v

New BBC research into who owns the High Street prompts government announcement on a new register for landlords. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2EejUSR

The Chinese leader says it is "stupid" to believe in racial superiority as tensions with the US rise. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WRuDdr

Walmart considers listing its Asda business after its merger deal with rival Sainsbury's was blocked. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2VsBCYs

What has happened to bills, profits and how the UK compares with the rest of the EU? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2HnuYzb

IT contractors, oil and gas workers, locum doctors, social workers and nurses who took advice from accountants, recruitment firms and tax advisers face unexpected tax demands. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2HinywS

Impoverished North Korea is suffering its worst drought in decades and food supplies are reportedly running low, but South Korea's push to provide aid is bogged down in the growing tension marked by missile tests and sanctions crackdowns. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2Hm24PR

The British government will renationalize the management of probation services in England and Wales five years after a heavily criticized program of privatization was deemed to have put members of the public at risk. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2HqmQOt

Jonny Kim was selected as a member of NASA's 2017 astronaut class, nicknamed "the Turtles." from NASA https://go.nasa.gov/2LJ0742

Fox News Breaking News Alert Fox News Poll: Voters feel good about the economy, say tariffs will hurt 05/15/19 3:44 PM

Fox News Breaking News Alert Alabama governor signs restrictive abortion bill into law 05/15/19 3:28 PM

Fox News Breaking News Alert White House to unveil sweeping overhaul of immigration system, including merit-based admissions, officials say 05/15/19 1:14 PM

Fox News Breaking News Alert Large basket secured, people inside rescued at Oklahoma City tower 05/15/19 6:58 AM

Fox News Breaking News Alert Large basket with people trapped inside 'swinging wildly out of control' at top of tower, Oklahoma City Fire Department says 05/15/19 6:18 AM

John Lott: Gun controls backed by Dem presidential candidates would hurt poor and minorities Gun controls that that Sens. Kamala Harris and Cory Booker -- both Democratic presidential candidates -- are proposing would make gun ownership too expensive for poor people living in high-crime neighborhoods to afford.

Gutfeld on jokes as aggression An incident in which a passenger was kicked off a Southwest Airlines plane for telling a joke shows how some young people have no sense of humor.

Gutfeld on jokes as aggression Passenger kicked off Southwest flight after cracking a joke about vodka.

Judge Napolitano: Trump has been abandoning separation of powers Madison so carefully crafted Judge Napolitano's Chambers: Judge Andrew Napolitano explains how President Trump violated the separation of powers three times within the past week.

Howard Kurtz: Trump’s advisers want him to lay off ‘Sleepy Joe’ 'MediaBuzz' host Howard Kurtz weighs in on President Trump's attacks against Joe Biden and how the increased attention could potentially help the Democratic presidential candidate.

Helen Raleigh: Four groups of traditional Democrat supporters that should walk away As the Democratic Party continues lurching to the far left, there are at least four groups of traditional Democrat supporters who should do some soul searching and ask themselves whether today's Democratic Party and candidates still deserve their votes, given the rhetoric they are hearing and the direction the party is going.

Tomi Lahren: Denver does the right thing – City says NO to homeless camping initiative Denver residents might be as high as the Rocky Mountains but at least they have enough sense to overwhelmingly REJECT homeless encampments in public spaces! 

Gregory Angelo: If Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders really cared about everyday Americans they would do THIS It shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone that the infamous socialists Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., unveiled a new policy that’s aimed at targeting Wall Street. However, the only thing this deceptively titled Loan Shark Prevention Act will do is hurt the pocketbooks of common Americans.

Tucker Carlson: Beto O'Rourke has 'changed' -- and he's groveling, just like all the other 2020 Dems Tucker Carlson: Meet the 'new' Beto O'Rourke

Canyons School District is hosting their 10th Annual Film Festival for student filmmakers. In this episode UEN sits down with creator of the festival, Canyons EdTech Katie Blunt. from UEN News /pdtv/

As Utah revels in the afterglow of the 150th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinetal Railroad, you can relive the event by watching the rebroadcast on UEN-TV, or on our YouTube channel.  from UEN News

The executive order is to protect US networks from "foreign adversaries", the White House says. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2JlVKdm

App executives are questioned by MPs two days after the apparent suicide of a Malaysian teenager. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HllAf9

The Chinese firm launches an action camera with built-in stabilisation and a front colour screen. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2JIXpcf

How much trust should be put in apps and devices after the WhatsApp security breach? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Q8nov4

The scheme aims to tackle terror content after the Christchurch attacks, but the US opts out. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2LIp4wD

Chip-maker says it expects the fixes will see data centres experience the biggest performance hit. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2VqkD99

The state broadcaster's stream showed faked video of explosions in the host city, Tel Aviv. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2YwF9am

The city voted against the emerging technology amid fears of invasion of privacy and unreliability. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Ho8BbF

Internet, pay-TV, and phone subscribers in the UK must be told when their lock-ins are about to end. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Q7SOSi

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern calls Facebook's new policy a "good first step". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2LLIJf8

BTP says some staff details have been leaked after its website's news section was hacked. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2LIQWAU

The country had previously only blocked the Chinese language version of the site. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2JEeILr

A William Hill advert that appeared on Tinder broke advertising rules, a watchdog rules. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Q0X5GS

The firm will offer its next-generation mobile network to businesses and the public in seven cities. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2VpmQSq

Customers across the UK had struggled to make calls, send text messages and use mobile data. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Hj72wL

Australians have a choice between tax cuts and greater public spending when they vote in a general election on Saturday, the starkest distinction in economic policy in years from the two main political parties. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2LOuVR4

Houthi fighters and Saudi-backed pro-government forces battled in Yemen's port city of Hodeidah on Wednesday, breaching a ceasefire and potentially complicating a troop withdrawal agreement intended to pave the way for wider peace talks. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2VF8H8H

Growing U.S. pressure on Iran has weakened pragmatic President Hassan Rouhani and made his hardline rivals more assertive at home and abroad, recent developments show. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/30oP2s7