■ The New York Times: Rep. Ted Budd (R) thrives in North Carolina Senate primary as two key backers squabble. It’s why he sought the presidency for a third time in 2020, he says (The Associated Press). ■ The Associated Press: The accused Buffalo gunman scoped out Saturday’s supermarket target and plotted an attack for months. ■ The Associated Press: McDonald’s said on Monday it will sell its 850 restaurants in Russia and exit the country. Abbott has said it will take at least eight weeks to begin shipping new product to stores (The Associated Press).

Source: Washington Post May 17, 2022 11:49 UTC