Today: November 05, 2026
Today: November 05, 2026

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Africa|Economy|World

Denis Sassou N’Guesso reelected president of Congo with 94.8% of the vote, extending 42-year rule

Provisional results announced by authorities in the Republic of Congo show that President Denis Sassou N’Guesso has been reelected for a fifth consecutive term

Opinion|Political|World

Fact check: Trump’s barrage of false or unproven claims about the Iran war

Fact check: Trump’s barrage of false or unproven claims about the Iran war

Election|Political|US|World

Trump said he wanted one of the Texas Senate candidates to drop out. Now he’s missed the deadline

Trump said he wanted one of the Texas Senate candidates to drop out. Now he’s missed the deadline

Americas|Crime|Political|World

Trump asked Latin America to use military force against drug trafficking. Here are the risks

Trump asked Latin America to use military force against drug trafficking. Here are the risks

Business|Economy|Political|World

US gas prices surge to their highest since October 2023

US gas prices surge to their highest since October 2023

Arts|Business|Political|US|World

Judge mocks White House East Wing ‘alteration’ as a ‘brazen interpretation of the laws of vocabulary’

Judge mocks White House East Wing ‘alteration’ as a ‘brazen interpretation of the laws of vocabulary’

Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump, Rubio call for new Cuban leaders as latest blackout underscores deepening economic crisis

U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are calling for new people in charge of Cuba as the socialist island experiences its third nationwide blackout in four months

Travel|World

St. Patrick myth-busting, from snakes to pagan nipples

St. Patrick myth-busting, from snakes to pagan nipples

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices resume their rise, but US stocks hold steadier this time around

Oil prices resumed their rise because of the war with Iran, but U.S. stocks held steadier this time around

Arts|Crime|Education|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

An update on immigrants who were detained in Trump's crackdown on campus activism

Just over a year ago, the Trump administration began an immigration enforcement campaign that swept up multiple people who had participated in pro-Palestinian activism on U.S. campuses

Economy|Political|World

A look at the top Iranian official and the head of internal security targeted by Israel

Israel says Ali Larijani, a top Iranian security official who was widely believed to be running the country after the killing of its supreme leader, was killed in an overnight strike

Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump's homeland security pick Mullin is poised to inherit a department beset by challenges

Sen. Markwayne Mullin has a tough path as he moves toward leading the Department of Homeland Security, with immigration fights, disaster anger and Iran threats piling up

World

US warship believed to be carrying additional Marines to Middle East tracked off Singapore

US warship believed to be carrying additional Marines to Middle East tracked off Singapore

MidEast|Political|US|World

Pete Hegseth is working hard to make sure the public hears only good news about Iran war

Americans have been able to know what troops at war are facing, and make informed decisions about the war’s cost, because a free press has been able to tell the story − good or bad. Can it still?

Crime|Europe|World

Vatican appeals court declares mistrial in the 'trial of the century' against a cardinal

The Vatican appeals tribunal has declared a mistrial in the Holy See’s big “trial of the century.”

Crime|Political|US|World

Attorney General Pam Bondi subpoenaed to answer questions from Congress about the Epstein files

Attorney General Pam Bondi has been subpoenaed to answer questions from Congress about the Justice Department’s sex trafficking investigation of Jeffrey Epstein and the agency’s handling of millions of files related to the disgraced financier

Election|US|World

Republicans are launching a voting bill debate that could last days or even weeks

Republicans have launched an unprecedented effort to hold the Senate floor and talk for days about a bill that they know won’t pass — an attempt to capture public attention on legislation requiring stricter voter registration rules as President Donald Trump pressures Congress to act before November’s midterm elections

Political|US|World

Top counterterrorism official Kent resigns over Trump's Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat

President Donald Trump is pushing back against claims by the director of the National Counterterrorism Center about the motivations for the Iran war

Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump lashes out after he fails to convince European allies to help in war with Iran

Trump lashes out after he fails to convince European allies to help in war with Iran

Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Trump muses over ‘taking Cuba’ as island’s power grid collapses after weeks of US oil blockade

Trump muses over ‘taking Cuba’ as island’s power grid collapses after weeks of US oil blockade

Health|Sports|World

Oilers' Leon Draisaitl out for the rest of the regular season because of injury

Standout Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl is expected to miss the rest of the NHL regular season because of what the team called a lower-body injury

Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

‘These days truly feel like a fairytale’: What Team Italy’s run in the World Baseball Classic means to Italian baseball fans

‘These days truly feel like a fairytale’: What Team Italy’s run in the World Baseball Classic means to Italian baseball fans

Crime|MidEast|Political|World

UN rights report condemns displacement of Palestinians in West Bank

The U.N. human rights office has expressed concerns about possible “ethnic cleansing,” warning of an acceleration of Israeli settlements and displacements of thousands of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank

Health|Political|Science|US|World

US judge blocks Kennedy’s efforts to overhaul US vaccine policy

US judge blocks Kennedy’s efforts to overhaul US vaccine policy

Asia|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Travel|US|World

Trump postpones his China trip to focus on the war in Iran

President Donald Trump is delaying a diplomatic trip to China that was planned for months but began to unravel as he pressured Beijing and other world powers to form a military coalition to protect the vital Strait of Hormuz

Health|Political|US|World

Trump reveals GOP congressman faced ‘terminal’ health condition and had months to live

Trump reveals GOP congressman faced ‘terminal’ health condition and had months to live

Crime|Political|US|World

Supreme Court to hear arguments over push to end legal protections for migrants from Haiti, Syria

The Supreme Court will hear arguments over the Trump administration’s push to end legal protections for people fleeing war and natural disaster from countries around the world, including Haiti and Syria

Asia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Afghanistan says more than 400 dead in Pakistan airstrike on Kabul hospital

Rescue crews are digging bodies from the rubble of a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Marine veteran continues mission of service, leading disaster response with Team Rubicon

Marine veteran continues mission of service, leading disaster response with Team Rubicon

Business|Economy|Europe|World

Hungary and Slovakia strike a new fuel pipeline deal to steady regional supplies

Hungary and Slovakia are agreeing to build a new pipeline that links their refineries in what they say will boost regional fuel security

Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump criticizes allies who aren't helping secure the Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump criticized US allies who have refused his demands to send warships to help escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as the war with Iran continues.

World

Iran’s internet blackout silences voices at home as diaspora creators fill the void

Iranian American social media creators are helping lead the online conversation about the war in Iran

Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|World

As winters warm, falling through the ice is becoming more common — and deadly

Warming winters are making ice thinner and less predictable, leading to more drownings as people fall through while fishing, hunting and recreating on frozen waters

Crime|Political|World

Man charged with planting pipe bombs before the Jan. 6 riot argues Trump's mass pardons apply to him

A man charged with planting pipe bombs near the U.S. Capitol on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot claims he's covered by President Donald Trump's blanket pardons

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Trump's tax law changes may increase the number of donors, but reduce donations to nonprofits

Millions more Americans will likely donate to nonprofits as a result of changes to tax laws, but those changes will also likely reduce the overall amount of money given to charity

Arts|Health|Political|Sports|World

WADA is weighing a rule to bar Trump and US officials from major events. Can it really do that?

Leaders at the World Anti-Doping Agency are considering adopting a rule that could bar President Donald Trump and all U.S. government officials from attending major international events — even if they take place on American soil

Education|Science|World

Shigeaki Mori, Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor and historian embraced by Obama, dies at 88

Japanese atomic bomb survivor Shigeaki Mori has died at age 88

Africa|Crime|World

23 killed, 108 wounded in suspected suicide bombings in northeast Nigeria

Police in Nigeria say suspected suicide bombings have killed at least 23 people and wounded 108 others in Maiduguri

Asia|Crime|Europe|Interview|Sports|World

Life in exile: What the Iranian soccer players who defected can expect

Life in exile: What the Iranian soccer players who defected can expect

Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|World

Iran’s nuclear materials and equipment remain a danger in an active war zone

The war in Iran has cut off diplomatic efforts to limit the country’s development of nuclear weapons. Securing that material and equipment in other ways would be difficult and dangerous.

Political|World

Trump says a former president had an Iran confession. Aides to his predecessors deny recent contact

President Donald Trump says a former president has told him that he now wishes he had attacked Iran when he occupied the Oval Office

Business|Economy|World

Oil prices jump as Iran warns Strait of Hormuz ‘cannot be the same’

Oil prices jump as Iran warns Strait of Hormuz ‘cannot be the same’

Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Lindsey Graham got a war with Iran. What will it cost the country and his party?

Sen. Lindsey Graham is tying his reelection pitch to President Donald Trump and the war with Iran, a conflict for which he's long advocated

Environment|Health|Science|World

Extraordinary, climate change-fueled heat wave envelops the West with mounting consequences

Extraordinary, climate change-fueled heat wave envelops the West with mounting consequences

Education|Health|Political|US|World

Trump repeatedly suggests Newsom can’t be president because he has dyslexia

Trump repeatedly suggests Newsom can’t be president because he has dyslexia

Political|Sports|World

It’s USA vs. Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic final. The Maduro raid and decades of tension simmer under the surface

It’s USA vs. Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic final. The Maduro raid and decades of tension simmer under the surface

Technology|World

US race to counter Iranian drones echoes response to roadside bombs in Iraq and Afghanistan

US race to counter Iranian drones echoes response to roadside bombs in Iraq and Afghanistan

Business|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

This powder paradise in Japan is a magnet for tourists. Locals say the party is getting out of hand

This powder paradise in Japan is a magnet for tourists. Locals say the party is getting out of hand

Business|Economy|Political|World

Flailing Cuba invites exiles to return, but hurdles remain

Flailing Cuba invites exiles to return, but hurdles remain

Sports|Travel|World

Why more tourists need rescuing in Japan's ski towns

Japan is facing a sharp rise in ski and snowboard accidents involving foreign tourists this season. Rescuers warn that they are operating at breaking point and can not guarantee everyone will be rescued. CNN's Hanako Montgomery has more.

Crime|US|World

Man who attacked a Michigan synagogue was suicidal, ex-wife told police in 911 call

The ex-wife of the gunman who drove a pickup truck into a Detroit-area synagogue told police that he was distraught and suicidal

Europe|Sports|World

Fiorentina beats Cremonese to pull away from Serie A drop zone

Fiorentina has taken a big step to avoiding relegation from Serie A by beating Cremonese 4-1

Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Interview|Opinion|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Flyers face hourslong lines as TSA agents quit amid first weekend without full pay

Flyers face hourslong lines as TSA agents quit amid first weekend without full pay

Crime|Health|World

An Afghan man who worked with the US military dies in ICE custody

Officials say an Afghan immigrant whose family said had worked with U.S. forces in his home country died at a Texas hospital after having been detained by immigration authorities

Environment|Science|US|World

See the forecast for the sprawling storm sweeping across the US

A sprawling storm is sweeping across the US, bringing a significant severe weather threat from the Gulf Coast to the Northeast, and blizzard conditions are threatening parts of the Midwest. CNN meteorologist Derek Van Dam has the forecast.

Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US stocks climb to their best day since the Iran war began after oil prices ease

A drop in oil prices helped send the U.S. stock market to its best day since the war in Iran began

Environment|Science|World

Sprawling storm drops feet of snow, knocks out power with high winds and disrupts thousands of flights

Sprawling storm drops feet of snow, knocks out power with high winds and disrupts thousands of flights

Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

United Arab Emirates briefly closes airspace as Israel strikes Lebanon and Tehran

Explosions are sounding in Dubai after the United Arab Emirates reopened its airspace following a brief closure amid incoming attacks from Iran

Americas|Sports|World

Venezuela rallies past Italy 4-2 with 3-run 7th and will face US for World Baseball Classic title

Ronald Acuña Jr., Maikel Garcia and Luis Arraez hit run-scoring, two-out singles in a seventh-inning rally that led Venezuela over Italy 4-2 and into its first World Baseball Classic championship game

Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Afghanistan says 400 people killed in Pakistan strike on Kabul hospital

Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of targeting a drug rehabilitation hospital in the Afghan capital with an airstrike

Europe|Sports|Travel|World

Italy’s improbable World Baseball Classic run ends, but Azzurri leave lasting impact at home

Italy’s remarkable 2026 World Baseball Classic run is over after losing to Venezuela in the semifinals

Sports|US|World

Criticized for their cool, American players head into the WBC final appreciating opponents' flair

Criticized for their cool, American players head into the World Baseball Classic championship also appreciating opponents’ flamboyant flair

Australia|Sports|World

Iranian women soccer players granted asylum in Australia are pictured training in Brisbane

Two Iranian women soccer players have been seen training with the Brisbane Roar after Australia granted them asylum, and they stayed behind as teammates headed home

Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

The Latest: Trump seeks help opening the Strait of Hormuz as Iran war chokes oil shipping

U.S. President Donald Trump says he has pressured around seven countries to send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open as fears of a global energy crisis persist and Iranian attacks and threats have choked off shipping in the vital waterway

MidEast|Political|World

Trump team applying pressure to media: Tell the war's story the way we see it

President Donald Trump and his team are increasing the pressure on journalists to cover the war in the Middle East the way the administration wants

Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Palestinian protester held in immigration detention for over a year is released

Palestinian protester held in immigration detention for over a year is released

Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|World

Last protester in immigration detention after Trump’s campus crackdown has been released

A Palestinian woman who was the last person still in immigration detention after the Trump administration’s 2025 crackdown on pro-Palestinian activists has been released

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Poland is now among the world's 20 largest economies. How it happened

Poland once was in economic ruins when communism fell more than three decades ago

Health|Political|Science|US|World

Judge blocks US government from slimming down vaccine recommendations

A federal judge in Boston has blocked federal health officials from cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every child, and says U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. likely violated federal procedures in revamping a key vaccine advisory committee

Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Igor Thiago celebrates Brazil call-up with goal in Brentford draw with Wolves

Igor Thiago has celebrated his first call-up to the Brazil squad by scoring in Brentford’s 2-2 draw against Wolves in the Premier League

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

What we know on the 17th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 17th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

Crime|US|World

New York man freed after 19 years in prison for robbery he didn't commit

A New York man who spent nearly two decades in prison for a roughly $550 robbery has been exonerated and freed

Africa|Crime|World

Bombs explode in northeastern Nigeria, leaving scores killed and injured, authorities say

Bomb blasts hit Maiduguri in northeastern Nigeria’s Borno state, killing and injuring many people, according to emergency officials

Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|US|World

US allies balk at Trump’s appeal to help secure Strait of Hormuz

US allies balk at Trump’s appeal to help secure Strait of Hormuz

Science|Technology|World

Retired Air Force major general missing for weeks once led Wright-Patterson, an Ohio base steeped in decades of UFO theories

Retired Air Force major general missing for weeks once led Wright-Patterson, an Ohio base steeped in decades of UFO theories

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump side-stepped diplomacy on his way to war in Iran. Now, he's asking China and others for help

President Donald Trump relied on his gut and largely side-stepped diplomatic coordination as he made the decision to launch strikes on Iran with Israel

Crime|World

El Salvador has arbitrarily detained nationals deported from the US, Human Rights Watch says

Salvadoran nationals deported from the United States are arbitrarily detained in El Salvador and their loved ones do not know where they are or how to contact them

Crime|Political|World

Top Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino plans to retire, sources say

Top Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino plans to retire, sources say

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Political|World

In win for 'One Battle After Another,' the Oscars meet an anxious moment

A horde of children chased Conan O’Brien onto the Dolby Theatre stage in the opening moments of the 98th Academy Awards, and throughout an Oscar ceremony that saw “One Battle After Another” win best picture, it was like they never left

Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Trump faces new pressure on mass deportations as Republicans weigh Homeland Security nominee

President Donald Trump's decision to replace Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem gives him an opportunity to reset his mass deportation agenda — or to double down on a campaign promise

Arts|Entertainment|US|World

Kennedy Center votes to shut down operations for 2 years and names a new president

The Kennedy Center’s board of directors has voted to shut down operations for two years following this summer’s July 4 celebrations

Health|Political|US|World

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has breast cancer but will keep working through treatment

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer but plans to continue working through her treatment, retaining her place as one of President Donald Trump’s closest aides

Environment|Europe|World

‘Ticking time bomb’: Stricken Russian fuel tanker drifts near to Italian islands

‘Ticking time bomb’: Stricken Russian fuel tanker drifts near to Italian islands

Arts|Business|Finance|Political|Sports|Stock Markets|US|Videos|World

Pentagon names six airmen who died in Iraq crash

Six airmen died when their KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq earlier this week, according to the Pentagon. Their deaths bring the total US troop casualties in connection to the war in Iran to 13.

Crime|Election|US|World

Wisconsin legislator pleads no contest to disorderly conduct in feud over Hispanic resolutions

A Wisconsin legislator has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct in connection with a bitter feud with her caucus over resolutions honoring Hispanics

Health|Political|World

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has early stage breast cancer, Trump announces

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has early stage breast cancer, Trump announces

Business|Economy|Political|World

With the US pressuring Cuba, a Castro known as ‘the Crab’ is making appearances. Here’s why it matters

With the US pressuring Cuba, a Castro known as ‘the Crab’ is making appearances. Here’s why it matters

Americas|Crime|Finance|Political|World

Police in Haiti arrest lawmaker Arnel Belizaire, who faces charges including terror financing

Haitian authorities say they have arrested legislator Arnel Belizaire

Europe|Health|Science|World

Two dead, 11 others infected in meningitis outbreak linked to English university

Two dead, 11 others infected in meningitis outbreak linked to English university

Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China warns Trump's latest tariff moves could damage trade ties

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Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Technology|World

'Radiant' mother from Kentucky was among 6 US service members killed in air crash in Iraq

The U.S. military is identifying the six service members who died last week when a KC-135 refueling plane crashed in western Iraq

Entertainment|Lifestyle|US|World

'St. Ryan's Day' meetup aims to unite people who share the same name - and break a world record

'St. Ryan's Day' meetup aims to unite people who share the same name - and break a world record

Travel|World

Couple's anniversary trip turns into escape from Dubai amid Iran war

Couple's anniversary trip turns into escape from Dubai amid Iran war

Business|Economy|Political|World

Iran still exporting millions of barrels of oil through Strait of Hormuz even as other traffic paralyzed

Iran still exporting millions of barrels of oil through Strait of Hormuz even as other traffic paralyzed

Americas|Arts|Entertainment|Sports|World

Aaron Judge hails World Baseball Classic crowds as 'bigger and better than the World Series'

Aaron Judge says the World Baseball Classic has become baseball’s biggest stage

Health|Political|World

Afghan man who served alongside US forces dies after less than a day in ICE custody, family and advocates say

Afghan man who served alongside US forces dies after less than a day in ICE custody, family and advocates say

Australia|Sports|World

Iranian women’s team leaves Malaysia for Oman after asylum reversal

Iran’s women’s soccer team has left Malaysia for Oman after five of the seven squad members who sparked a diplomatic furor by seeking asylum in Australia reversed their decisions and rejoined the team in Kuala Lumpur

Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US|World

Paul Skenes shines in the WBC spotlight, treats it same as Pirates outings

Paul Skenes shined in the World Baseball Classic semifinal, dominating an All-Star lineup in the United States' 2-1 victory over the Dominican Republic

Science|Technology|World

The first modern rocket launched 100 years ago, beginning a century of both innovations and challenges for spaceflight

From World War II to the Apollo era, the space shuttle program and today’s privately developed commercial rockets, the landscape of spaceflight has changed dramatically.

Sports|World

US beats Canada in Para ice hockey final to complete historic clean sweep in Olympics, Paralympics

Three weeks after the United States beat Canada in the Olympic hockey finals, the Americans overcame their neighbors again to win Paralympic gold and complete the sweep at Milan Cortina

Political|World

Trump and his officials pressure the news media in unison as Iran war scrutiny intensifies

Trump and his officials pressure the news media in unison as Iran war scrutiny intensifies

Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says that he's asked 'about 7' countries to join coalition to police Iran's Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump says he has “demanded” that about seven countries heavily reliant on Middle East oil join a coalition to police the Strait of Hormuz

Business|Economy|US|World

Tricky negotiations begin Monday to renew a trade pact between the United States, Mexico and Canada

Every day more than $4 billion worth of goods cross the United States’ borders with Canada and Mexico – U.S. auto parts headed for car factories in northern Mexico, cartons of Mexican avocados bound for California supermarkets, Canadian aluminum destined to become cans of Campbell Soup

Arts|Asia|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Japan’s cherry blossom season begins with first flowering confirmed in 3 cities

Japan’s cherry blossom season is starting as officials confirm the first blooms in three Japanese cities

Africa|Education|Environment|Science|World

Africa’s great divide: Why the continent’s split is so exciting for science

Africa’s great divide: Why the continent’s split is so exciting for science

Education|Entertainment|World

‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ wins best documentary feature Oscar for teacher who opposed Ukraine war

“Mr. Nobody Against Putin” has won the Oscar for best documentary feature

Arts|Environment|Health|World

A harsh climate for many LGBTQ people in Africa is getting worse. Some blame the US

A harsh climate for many LGBTQ people in Africa is getting worse. Some blame the US

Sports|US|World

Giants an out away from perfect game, a strike away from no-hitter in 7-1 win over Brewers

The San Francisco Giants were an out away from a perfect game and a strike away from a no-hitter before they were broken up by the Milwaukee Brewers in a spring training game

Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli soldiers fire on family car in occupied West Bank, killing 4

Israeli soldiers fired on a car carrying a family in the northern West Bank, killing four people, including two children, the Palestinian Authority’s Health Ministry said

Crime|Europe|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Hospital officials say Israeli strikes killed 12 in Gaza, including 2 children and a pregnant woman

Palestinian hospital officials say Israeli airstrikes hit a home and a police vehicle in central Gaza and killed at least 12 Palestinians, including two boys, a woman pregnant with twins and eight police officers

Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Italian team players celebrate WBC success with la dolce vita: espresso, wine and Armani

Italy reached its first World Baseball Classic semifinal, and the team’s espresso-and-wine celebrations have gained some level of attention in a soccer-obsessed nation

Sports|World

Henderson starts at third for US over Bregman, then homers in WBC

Gunnar Henderson started at third base for the United States over Alex Bregman Sunday in the World Baseball Classic semifinals, then homered in the fourth inning against the Dominican Republic

Sports|World

U.S. beats Dominican Republic 2-1 to reach 3rd straight WBC title game

Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony homered and the United States limited the Dominican Republic’s electric offense to win a thrilling semifinal 2-1 and move a win from its second World Baseball Classic championship

Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Political|World

Politically charged awards season ends with some at Oscars advocating for peace in Gaza

A few artists at Hollywood's biggest night protested more than just the Trump administration’s immigration policies

Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Republicans resist calls for Iran war hearings, creating a new standoff with Democrats

The United States’ war with Iran is entering its third week, but Congress has yet to publicly test the Trump administration’s case for the conflict

Crime|MidEast|Political|World

The Latest: Gulf countries report new attacks after Iran warns major UAE ports to evacuate

Gulf countries have reported new Iranian attacks as the war in the Middle East entered its third week

Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

US-China trade talks open in Paris, paving the way for Trump-Xi summit

China's official news agency Xinhua reports that representatives from Beijing and Washington have begun their economic and trade talks in Paris

Environment|Science|World

Snow and wind batter parts of US, with threat of thunderstorms and tornadoes starting later Sunday

A powerful storm chain has brought blizzard conditions to the Upper Midwest, with dangerous winds elsewhere and the threat of severe storms heading east

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Analysis: Two weeks into war with Iran, Trump has been knocked back on his political heels

Two weeks into the war with Iran, President Donald Trump has increasingly been knocked back on his political heels

Business|Entertainment|Sports|US|World

New union head says 2027 MLB work stoppage could disrupt plans for big leaguers at 2028 Olympics

A work stoppage that leads to canceled games during the 2027 Major League Baseball season could disrupt plans under discussion to have big league players participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Sports|World

Junior Caminero hits Dominican Republic's record 15th home run of World Baseball Classic

Junior Caminero hit the Dominican Republic’s record 15th home run of the World Baseball Classic, breaking a mark set by Mexico in 2009

Business|Political|Sports|Technology|World

What we know on the 16th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 16th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

Entertainment|Sports|World

Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka claim their first titles at Indian Wells

Jannik Sinner beat Daniil Medvedev in the Indian Wells final 7-6 (6), 7-6 (4) on Sunday, winning seven straight points to rally from a 4-0 deficit in the second-set tiebreak and claim the title without dropping a single set

Europe|Sports|World

Laporta wins 5 more years as president of Barcelona after thousands vote in club election

Joan Laporta has been reelected as the president of Barcelona for another five years after winning a leadership vote among members of the Spanish soccer powerhouse

Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

Israeli military claims brother of man who attacked Michigan synagogue was Hezbollah commander

Israel's military is claiming that the brother of a man who attacked a Michigan synagogue last week was a Hezbollah commander

Crime|MidEast|Political|World

6 airmen killed in Iraq plane crash remembered with emotional tributes: ‘Served with honor’

6 airmen killed in Iraq plane crash remembered with emotional tributes: ‘Served with honor’

Political|Sports|World

Milan Cortina Paralympics end with another boycott by Ukraine at Games marked by Russia's return

A closing ceremony boycotted by Ukraine signaled the end of the Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics

Europe|World

French municipal votes give political parties an early stress test before 2027 presidential election

Municipal elections are giving political parties an early stress test before the 2027 presidential race in France

Arts|Entertainment|Sports|Travel|World

Boston celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with one of nation’s largest Irish heritage events

Thousands of spectators lined the streets of South Boston on Sunday for the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, one of the largest celebrations of Irish heritage in the country

Business|Health|Technology|World

Pro-Iran hackers claim cyberattack on major US medical device maker

Pro-Iran hackers claim cyberattack on major US medical device maker

Europe|MidEast|Political|Sports|World

Argentina vs. Spain Finalissima in Qatar called off after widening of Middle East war

UEFA said Sunday that the game between Argentina and Spain known as Finalissima that was supposed to be held in Qatar has been canceled after the widening Middle East war

Crime|Education|US|World

A truck rammed a Michigan synagogue with more than a hundred children inside. Here’s what we know

A truck rammed a Michigan synagogue with more than a hundred children inside. Here’s what we know

Americas|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli forces shoot and kill 4 members of Palestinian family, officials say, after opening fire on car in West Bank

Israeli forces shoot and kill 4 members of Palestinian family, officials say, after opening fire on car in West Bank

Asia|Economy|Political|World

Kazakhstanis vote in referendum on new constitution that would cement president's grip on power

Kazakhstanis are voting Sunday in a referendum on a new constitution that would strengthen President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's hold on power

Election|Finance|Political|US|World

As the politics around Israel shift, many Democrats are seeking distance from AIPAC

As the politics around Israel shift, many Democrats are seeking distance from AIPAC

Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Orbán and challenger Magyar summon rival rallies in show of strength before Hungary's April election

Hungary’s election fight is intensifying as Viktor Orbán and challenger Péter Magyar stage rival mass rallies in Budapest to show strength

Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World

Prince William shares a post remembering his late mother Princess Diana on UK Mother's Day

Prince William has shared a message honoring his late mother Princess Diana to mark Mother's Day in the U_K_ On Sunday, he posted on Instagram that he remembers his mother “today and every day.”

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Michael Lorenzen to start for Italy, Keider Montero for Venezuela in World Baseball Classic semi

Michael Lorenzen will start for Italy and Keider Montero for Venezuela when the teams meet Monday night in a World Baseball Classic semifinal

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Interview|Political|World

From slavery to the White House, the Ficklin family served presidents for nearly 8 decades

Presidents come and go from the White House every four year or eight years

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McLaren launches investigation after Norris and Piastri unable to start F1's Chinese Grand Prix

McLaren has launched an investigation with engine supplier Mercedes to investigate why both of its cars suffered terminal electrical faults that ruled them out of the Chinese Grand Prix, as Formula 1 champion Lando Norris said the team must rule out a repeat

Crime|MidEast|US|World

Israel says brother of Michigan synagogue assailant was Hezbollah commander killed in strike

Israel says brother of Michigan synagogue assailant was Hezbollah commander killed in strike

World

Why a New York-born 16-year-old could play for Bayern Munich in a key Champions League game

An unlikely run of injuries has sidelined Bayern Munich’s top three goalkeepers and could mean the German champion starts New York-born 16-year-old Leonard Prescott for its upcoming Champions League game against Atalanta

Crime|World

Crew of fatal US military crash included Alabama father recently deployed and several from Ohio

The six U.S. service members who died in the crash of a U.S. military refueling aircraft included an Alabama father who had just been promoted and deployed

Health|Political|World

Brazil ex-President Bolsonaro's kidney function improves but he remains in intensive care

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s kidney function has improved but he will remain in an intensive care unit because of pneumonia

Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Pakistan says it hit militant hideouts in Afghanistan’s Kandahar as fighting shows no letup

Pakistan says it struck militant hideouts in Afghanistan as cross-border fighting intensified and both sides traded blame

World

Ukraine worries about ‘losing the Americans’ as global attention shifts to the war in the Middle East

Ukraine worries about ‘losing the Americans’ as global attention shifts to the war in the Middle East

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine is waiting on US and Russia to set the next round of talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is ready for the next trilateral peace talks with the U.S. and Russia, but the meeting depends on Washington and Moscow

Europe|Sports|World

Olympic champion Shiffrin takes record 8th slalom win of season but main rival Aicher is 2nd

Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin has won her record-equaling eighth World Cup slalom of the season

Crime|Education|US|World

What we know about the Old Dominion University gunman, a veteran and convicted ISIS supporter

What we know about the Old Dominion University gunman, a veteran and convicted ISIS supporter

Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

Will the price of plane tickets go up due to the war with Iran? Here’s what to know

Will the price of plane tickets go up due to the war with Iran? Here’s what to know

Europe|Political|World

Pope escalates call for ceasefire in Iran by addressing those responsible for the war

Pope Leo XIV has urged a ceasefire in the Middle East and called on leaders in the Iran war to reopen talks

Celebrity|World

Prince Harry and Meghan slam author of new book on royals for 'deranged conspiracy'

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have accused the author of a new book on Britain's royal family of pushing conspiracy instead of facts

Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

As Trump pushes deportations, immigration data becomes harder to find

The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is expanding, but the public data that tracks it is drying up

Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Millions in Vietnam to vote for a new legislature in general election

Vietnam hold a nationwide vote to choose a new five-year National Assembly, just two months after the ruling Communist Party confirmed its leadership at its national congress and reelected To Lam as general secretary

Business|Economy|World

A blow to Caribbean democracy as Stabroek News and Newsday papers fold after social media shift

Two major Caribbean newspapers are shutting down as readers shift to social media and ad money dries up

Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korean leader Kim observes test of rocket launch systems with his daughter

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has observed a live-fire test of multiple rocket launch systems to examine the country’s war deterrence

Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology|World

Kimi Antonelli takes his first F1 win with victory in China to extend Mercedes' dominant start

Kimi Antonelli became Formula 1’s second-youngest race winner with a composed drive to victory for Mercedes at the Chinese Grand Prix

Sports|World

Another 3 members of Iran's women's soccer team decide against staying in Australia as refugees

Australia's government says another three members of Iran's women’s soccer team who accepted refugee visas to stay in Australia have decided to return to their homeland

Sports|World

Shohei Ohtani, Ronald Acuña Jr. combine for first WBC game with two leadoff home runs

Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuña Jr. got the World Baseball Classic quarterfinal off to a pulsating start, combining for the first WBC game with two leadoff homers

Entertainment|Sports|World

Venezuela rallies to beat Shohei Ohtani and defending champ Japan 8-5, advance to WBC semis

Wilyer Abreu hit a go-ahead, three-run homer after Maikel Garcia sparked the comeback with a two-run shot, and Venezuela beat Shohei Ohtani and defending champion Japan 8-5 in the World Baseball Classic to advance to the semifinals

Sports|World

Medvedev hands Alcaraz his first loss of the year, heads to Indian Wells final against Sinner

Daniil Medvedev handed top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz his first loss of the year and advanced to the final at Indian Wells with a 6-3, 7-6 (3) victory

Crime|World

Tehran claims the US attacked it from the UAE as Iran war enters its third week

Iran has warned people to evacuate three major ports in the United Arab Emirates, including the busiest in the Middle East, as its war with the U.S. and Israel enters its third week

Political|World

The Latest: Iran threatens UAE ports as war enters its third week

Iran has threatened for the first time to attack civilian infrastructure in a neighboring country, urging people to evacuate three major ports in the United Arab Emirates it claimed the U.S. military was using to launch strikes on Iran

Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|US|World

A seat at the table, but no vote yet for a Democratic lawmaker in the Kennedy Center board showdown

A federal judge says a Democratic lawmaker is entitled to participate in a Kennedy Center board meeting to discuss President Donald Trump’s plan to close the performing arts center for two years of renovations

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US energy secretary directs oil company to restore operations off California

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has directed a Texas-based oil and gas company to restore operations in waters off southern California that were damaged by a 2015 oil spill, invoking the Defense Production Act

Business|Education|Entertainment|Finance|Sports|Stock Markets|US|World

No. 17 Arkansas edges Mississippi 93-90 in OT to reach SEC title game

Darius Acuff Jr. scored five of his 24 points in overtime and No. 17 Arkansas held off Mississippi 93-90 to reach the Southeastern Conference Tournament championship game for the first time since 2017

Sports|Technology|World

Antonelli on pole for F1's Chinese Grand Prix after teammate Russell wins sprint

Kimi Antonelli stepped up when his Mercedes teammate George Russell hit trouble in qualifying to become the youngest-ever driver on pole position for a Formula 1 Grand Prix

Environment|Science|Technology|US|World

High winds cause power outages, property damage and at least 1 death as wild March weather blows in

Powerful winds and extreme weather are knocking out power, damaging property, and fueling wildfires across parts of the United States

Sports|World

Italy’s unbeaten WBC run rolls on with an 8-6 win over Puerto Rico and semifinal berth

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What we know on day 15 of the US-Israel war with Iran

What we know on day 15 of the US-Israel war with Iran

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Russian strike on Kyiv region kills 4 people and wounds 15 as peace talks are stalled

A Russian missile and drone strike has hit the Kyiv region in Ukraine and killed at least four people

Political|Sports|World

Formula 1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to Iran war

Formula 1 and its governing body, the FIA, say the Grand Prix races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will not be held in April on safety grounds related to the Iran war

Europe|Sports|World

Arsenal strengthens grip on title race as Dowman becomes youngest ever Premier League scorer

Arsenal has strengthened its grip on the Premier League title race on the day its 16-year-old wonderkid, Max Dowman, scored a brilliant solo goal to become the competition’s youngest ever scorer

Interview|MidEast|Political|US|World

Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan talks diplomatic efforts as regional war rages

Turkey’s foreign minister says diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran is stalled, but he thinks quiet back-channel talks remain possible

Americas|Political|World

American flag raised at US Embassy in Venezuela for the 1st time since 2019

The American flag has been raised over the U.S. Embassy in Caracas for the first time since 2019

Arts|Political|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Trump seeks to replace White House visitor screening center with underground facility

Trump seeks to replace White House visitor screening center with underground facility

Crime|Political|World

Pakistan’s president says Afghan Taliban forces crossed a ‘red line’ with drone attacks on civilians

Pakistan’s president says Afghanistan’s Taliban government has crossed a red line by launching drones into Pakistan, and Pakistan has reportedly answered with airstrikes

Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Anti-war protests in Italy and Spain as high-stakes referendum on Italian judges looms

Thousands of people have protested in Italy against wars in the Middle East and proposed judicial reforms by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Punch the monkey is finally making friends and fitting in

Punch the monkey is finally making friends and fitting in

Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

Jet fuel prices are rising. That could make summer flights more expensive

Airline ticket prices are starting to climb as carriers respond to rising jet fuel costs tied to the war in Iran

Crime|Europe|World

Explosion rocks Amsterdam Jewish school in what mayor says is ‘targeted attack’ against Jewish community

Explosion rocks Amsterdam Jewish school in what mayor says is ‘targeted attack’ against Jewish community

Sports|US|World

No. 22 Vanderbilt stops No. 4 Florida's winning streak to reach SEC Tournament final

Tyler Tanner scored 20 points as No. 22 Vanderbilt beat fourth-ranked Florida 91-74 to end the defending national champion’s bid to win a second straight Southeastern Conference Tournament title and possibly hurt the Gators’ bid for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament

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Federal judge quashes Justice Department subpoenas of Fed Chair Jerome Powell

A federal judge has quashed subpoenas the Justice Department had issued against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, according to court documents unsealed Friday. CNN's Paula Reid reports.

Business|Environment|Health|Science|World

Ruptured pipe that leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac is back in operation

The massive sewage pipe that ruptured and leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac River has returned to operation after the completion of emergency repairs

Education|Europe|World

Jürgen Habermas, influential German philosopher, dies at 96

German philosopher Jürgen Habermas has died at age 96

Business|US|World

The White House wants to build an underground center to provide security screening for visitors

The White House wants to build an underground center to provide security screening before visitors access the grounds

Crime|Political|World

Trinidad and Tobago extends state of emergency for 3 months over crime

Trinidad and Tobago’s government has received House of Representatives approval to extend the country’s state of emergency for three months

Crime|Education|US|World

Rabbi who was inside synagogue during attack: 'We always worry we are a target'

Rabbi Arianna Gordon, director of education at Temple Israel, says the synagogue had a security training just last month. "We are fully aware of what the world looks like today for the Jewish community."

Europe|Sports|World

Parma scores two own goals in two minutes and falls at Torino

Parma has scored two own goals in two minutes on its way to a 4-1 defeat at Torino in Serie A

Crime|Sports|US|World

Manhunt for suspect in fatal shooting leads to delay in opening gates at Players Championship

Authorities have captured a man who they say killed two people Friday night about a mile from the TPC Sawgrass

Election|Finance|Political|US|World

The biggest change to voting in Republican election bill could become a burden for many US voters

Congressional Republicans are pushing voting legislation that's backed by President Donald Trump and would require voters to produce documentary proof of citizenship in order to register for federal elections

Crime|Political|US|World

Feds move to dismiss charges against Army veteran who burned American flag near White House

The Justice Department has moved to dismiss charges against an Army veteran who set fire to an American flag near the White House last year to protest President Donald Trump’s executive order on flag burning

Arts|Crime|Education|Lifestyle|World

After their synagogue is attacked, a tight-knit Jewish community vows to keep coming together

After their synagogue is attacked, a tight-knit Jewish community vows to keep coming together

Arts|Interview|Political|Technology|US|World

Kat Abughazaleh knows how to create viral moments. Can she translate that into votes?

Kat Abughazaleh knows how to create viral moments. Can she translate that into votes?

Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Ric Grenell took a ‘sledgehammer’ to the Kennedy Center. Trump still soured on him

Ric Grenell took a ‘sledgehammer’ to the Kennedy Center. Trump still soured on him

Economy|Technology|World

What to know about Kharg Island, the tiny coral outcrop at the heart of Iran’s oil industry

What to know about Kharg Island, the tiny coral outcrop at the heart of Iran’s oil industry

Lifestyle|Travel|World

The world’s best cities for 2026, according to Time Out

The world’s best cities for 2026, according to Time Out

Crime|Political|Science|Technology|World

US faces elevated terrorism threats against backdrop of Iran war and cuts at FBI, Justice Department

Three acts of ideologically inspired violence in the past week in the United States have laid bare the heightened terrorism threat unfolding against the backdrop of the war with Iran

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices

An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January in the latest sign that prices were persistently elevated even before the Iran war caused spikes in oil and gas costs

Travel|World

Italy ruling tells millions with Italian roots they have lost the right to citizenship

Italy ruling tells millions with Italian roots they have lost the right to citizenship

Environment|World

Indigenous women tour Ecuador oil field as warning against Amazon drilling expansion

About 30 Indigenous women from seven Amazon nationalities have traveled to Ecuador’s northern oil region to witness the environmental impacts of decades of oil and gas extraction

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Trump seeks to close $1.6 trillion revenue gap with raft of new tariffs

The Trump administration this week stepped up its ambitious effort to replace about $1.6 trillion in lost tariff revenue that was eliminated by the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a range of the president’s import taxes

Crime|Political|World

Anti-Muslim rhetoric rises among Republicans with little pushback from GOP leadership

Anti-Muslim rhetoric is on the rise among some Republican lawmakers

Business|Science|Technology|World

North Korea fires about 10 missiles toward sea in show of force, Seoul says

North Korea on Saturday has fired about 10 ballistic missiles toward the eastern sea, South Korea’s military says, staging its own show of force as the rival South conducts a joint military exercise with the United States

Arts|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Food|Lifestyle|World

Out of the frying pan? Noma’s Rene Redzepi resigns, and fine dining confronts 'brigade' culture

The downfall of the world's top chef has raised questions about whether time is up for the storied bullying and abuse of fine dining kitchens

Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump signs executive orders aimed at addressing home affordability concerns ahead of midterms

President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders that aim to make housing and mortgages more affordable

World

WADA to weigh barring Trump, US officials from LA Olympics and possibly World Cup over unpaid dues

The World Anti-Doping Agency is considering rewriting its rules to try barring President Donald Trump and all U.S. government officials from attending the LA Olympics in 2028

Sports|World

Refocused US rebounds from Italy shocker, beats Canada to reach WBC semifinals

The United States is heading to the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic after a “different level of focus” helped this All-Star-studded team rebound from a shocking loss

Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|World

The Latest: US is deploying Marines to Middle East as it pounds Iran

U.S. Marines are being deployed to the Middle East as American and Israeli strikes pound Iran

Sports|US|World

U.S. beats Canada 5-3, advances to the World Baseball Classic semifinals

Aaron Judge doubled and Pete Crow-Armstrong and Brice Turang each had two hits as the United States beat Canada 5-3 on Friday night to reach the World Baseball Classic semifinals

Business|Environment|Technology|Travel|US|World

Passengers face hours-long delays across DC-area airports after equipment malfunction at air traffic control center

Passengers face hours-long delays across DC-area airports after equipment malfunction at air traffic control center

Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says US bombed military sites on an island vital to Iran's oil network

President Donald Trump says the U.S. bombed military sites on an island vital to Iran’s oil network

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|Travel|World

A strong chemical smell forces a 1-hour flight halt at 4 major DC-area airports

A strong chemical smell has forced a temporary halt to flights at four major airports near Washington, D.C. The FAA says air traffic controllers cannot manage traffic safely during the incident

Entertainment|Sports|World

Austin Wells' only swing of the bat puts the Dominicans in WBC record book and semifinals

Austin Wells’ only swing of the bat put the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic record book and the semifinal round

Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US eases some Russian oil sanctions but crude prices stay high

The U.S. is temporarily easing part of its sanctions measures on Russian oil, a reflection of global worries about sharply higher oil prices due to the Iran war

Arts|Crime|Education|World

Terror attacks at Michigan synagogue and Virginia university rattle sense of safety in American communities

Terror attacks at Michigan synagogue and Virginia university rattle sense of safety in American communities

Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|World

The rapper who railed against corruption now set to be Nepal’s new leader

The rapper who railed against corruption now set to be Nepal’s new leader

Crime|Education|Political|World

Old Dominion shooter was released from prison early after completing drug program

The man who opened fire in a classroom at Virginia’s Old Dominion University completed a drug treatment program that allowed him early release from federal prison, even though he was convicted of a terrorism charge that should have disqualified him from that benefit

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

What we know on the 14th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 14th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Man who rammed into Michigan synagogue had just lost family in an Israeli strike in Lebanon

A Lebanese-born man who had learned a week earlier that four of his family members were killed in an Israeli airstrike in his native country, waited in his car outside a Detroit-area synagogue for two hours before ramming into the building

Crime|Education|World

Justice Department charges man accused of selling gun to Old Dominion University shooter

A man has been charged with selling a stolen gun to Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former member of the Army National Guard who used it to kill one person and wound two others at Old Dominion University

World

All 6 crew members on a US refueling plane that crashed in Iraq are dead, US military says

The U.S. military says a KC-135 refueling aircraft supporting operations against Iran crashed in western Iraq, killing all six crew members

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Cuban president confirms US talks as island's energy and economic crises intensify

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says his government has held recent talks with the U.S. His comments on Friday mark the first time the Caribbean country has confirmed speculation about active communication with the Trump administration which has been openly hostile toward the communist government

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Case against man prosecutors say sold gun to Old Dominion shooter provides new details on the attack

Case against man prosecutors say sold gun to Old Dominion shooter provides new details on the attack

Arts|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Trump ally Ric Grenell stepping down as Kennedy Center president

Richard Grenell is stepping down as president of the Kennedy Center after leading changes that drive artists away

Entertainment|Sports|US|World

US aims for historic clean sweep in Olympic and Paralympic ice hockey

The United States is one win away from an historic sweep of Olympic and Paralympic ice hockey golds

Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump fundraising email uses photo from soldiers’ dignified transfer and promises ‘private national security briefings’

Trump fundraising email uses photo from soldiers’ dignified transfer and promises ‘private national security briefings’

Environment|Science|World

US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once

The United States is getting slammed by a stretch of weather extremes, from flooding rain to record heat and late-season snow

Economy|Political|US|World

Congressional Democrats say Trump tariffs will cost US households more than $2,500 this year

The Trump administration is scrambling to replace the revenue the federal government lost when the Supreme Court struck down his biggest and boldest tariffs last month

Political|World

Key Senate chairman hopes to soon have first public oversight hearings on war with Iran

Key Senate chairman hopes to soon have first public oversight hearings on war with Iran

Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

US stocks lose ground as war with Iran keeps pressure on oil prices

Wall Street’s losses deepened as the ongoing fallout from the war in Iran keeps pushing oil prices higher, ratcheting up inflationary pressure on the global economy

Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Inclusion of Russia in 2026 Venice Biennale art fair sparks outcry

The inclusion of Russia in the line-up of the 2026 Venice Biennale art fair has sparked international outcry

Crime|MidEast|Technology|World

British man charged with cybercrimes in Dubai for allegedly filming missile strikes, UK authorities confirm

British man charged with cybercrimes in Dubai for allegedly filming missile strikes, UK authorities confirm

Health|Science|World

Flu vaccines didn't work that well in the US, officials find

As the U.S. flu season winds down, health officials say the flu vaccine didn’t work very well

Arts|Business|Crime|Education|World

Temple Israel was prepared for an attack. Jewish institutions have to be

Temple Israel was prepared for an attack. Jewish institutions have to be

Economy|Health|Political|World

Cuban president says talks held with the United States amid intense pressure from Trump

Cuban president says talks held with the United States amid intense pressure from Trump

Europe|Health|Sports|World

Friday the 13th: Paralympics snowboarder suffers string of errors and bad luck

It was one of those days for Para snowboarding veteran Cécile Hernandez — one of those Friday the 13th kind of days

Business|Economy|Environment|World

California farmers concerned over fertilizer shortage as Iran war disrupts shipments

California farmers concerned over fertilizer shortage as Iran war disrupts shipments

Crime|Education|World

ROTC students at Old Dominion University subdued and killed shooter who left 1 dead, 2 hurt

The FBI says ROTC students subdued and killed a gunman who yelled “Allahu Akbar” before opening fire in a classroom at Virginia's Old Dominion University

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US job openings rise to a better-than-expected 7 million despite sluggish labor market

U.S. job openings rose to nearly 7 million in January, better than expected at a time when the American labor market has looked sluggish

Health|Sports|World

Winter Olympics star Klaebo says he has a concussion from crash in World Cup race

Norwegian cross-country skiing star Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo says he sustained a concussion from a fall in a World Cup race but that he was “all good in the hood.”

Americas|Economy|Political|World

Venezuela and Colombia abruptly cancel planned presidents’ meeting, citing 'force majeure'

Venezuela and Colombia cancel a high-profile presidential border meeting, even as both sides say they still want closer ties

Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

'A piece of me is just gone': Miracle Cromwell's mom demands answers as suspected killer roams free

'A piece of me is just gone': Miracle Cromwell's mom demands answers as suspected killer roams free

Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Zelenskyy says US 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions is 'not the right decision'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the U.S. 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions amid the Iran war is “not the right decision” and won’t help bring a stop to Russia’s more than 4-year-old invasion of Ukraine

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Trump administration underestimated Iran war’s impact on Strait of Hormuz

Trump administration underestimated Iran war’s impact on Strait of Hormuz

Business|Economy|Travel|World

TSA wait times may not get better any time soon. Here’s what you should know if you’re flying

TSA wait times may not get better any time soon. Here’s what you should know if you’re flying

Crime|Political|World

Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of targeting civilians after 6 killed in airstrikes

Afghanistan’s Taliban government has accused Pakistan’s military of targeting homes in airstrikes in Kabul and Kandahar Province

Arts|Interview|Sports|World

'Complete absurdity:' Usyk hits out at softening stance toward Russian athletes, plans Fury fight

Boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk remains as convinced as ever that Russian athletes should not be allowed to compete at major sports events, even as the International Olympic Committee and FIFA appear to be softening their stance

Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran is escalating the war by attacking ships along a key oil route. Here’s what we know.

Iran is escalating the war by attacking ships along a key oil route. Here’s what we know.

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

The US economy grew just 0.7% last quarter, ahead of a potentially destabilizing war with Iran

The US economy grew just 0.7% last quarter, ahead of a potentially destabilizing war with Iran

World

US Air Force refueling plane crashes in Iraq, killing all six on board

US Air Force refueling plane crashes in Iraq, killing all six on board

Economy|Technology|World

Chinese embassy mocks "Shield of the Americas" in AI video

Chinese embassy mocks "Shield of the Americas" in AI video

Economy|Finance|World

Oil prices stay high despite US temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian oil stranded at sea

Oil prices stay high despite US temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian oil stranded at sea

Crime|Education|US|World

Terror suspect in deadly Old Dominion shooting in Virginia was subdued by students, officials say

Terror suspect in deadly Old Dominion shooting in Virginia was subdued by students, officials say

Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

When GPS lies at sea: How electronic warfare is threatening ships and their crews

In addition to watching out for missile and drone attacks, mariners in conflict zones need to be on guard for GPS spoofing and other cyberattacks. The stakes are high and mariners are ill-prepared.

Education|Science|Technology|World

When US fights in the Middle East, American Muslim students often face discrimination

The war on terror is among the Middle East conflicts that sparked a rise of anti-Muslim and anti-Arab discriminatory incidents in the US.

Education|Science|Technology|World

While the US government is investigating unidentified anomalous phenomena, academic researchers studying them face stigma

Surveys have found that researchers studying UAPs can face pushback from mentors and colleagues, even from people who think it’s an important line of research.

Environment|Health|Sports|World

Paralympians ski in shorts and T-shirts, and some ask: Shouldn’t these Games be earlier?

At this month’s Milan Cortina Paralympics, some athletes competed in shorts, T-shirts and even tank tops

Business|Economy|Finance|Travel|World

Should I book travel now? What the Iran war means for your plans

Should I book travel now? What the Iran war means for your plans

MidEast|Political|Sports|US|World

Iran soccer team pushes back on Trump comments, says 'no one can exclude' it from the World Cup

Pushing back on U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments, Iran’s national soccer team says “no one can exclude” it from playing in the men’s World Cup in the United States

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Managing your money when geopolitical risk and volatility are high

Managing your money when geopolitical risk and volatility are high

World

2 Ohio pastors emerge as faithful allies for Haitian migrants during Trump's crackdown

One grew up in rural Haiti amid the poverty and violence

Environment|Europe|Science|World

All but 2 of Austria's 96 glaciers have retreated over last 2 years

Alpine monitors are reporting that all but two of Austria’s 96 glaciers have retreated over the last two years and say such a “dramatic development” highlights the impact of climate change

Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|World

Cambodia drafts its first law targeting online scam centers

Cambodia has drafted its first law to crack down on online scam centers that fuel fraud and forced labor

MidEast|Political|World

US military refueling plane crashes in Iraq and rescue is underway

An American military refueling plane taking part in the operation against Iran has crashed in Iraq and rescue efforts are underway

Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Bessent will meet China's vice premier in Paris ahead of Trump's visit to Beijing

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Paris for trade talks that set the stage for President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing

Crime|Election|World

A record number of political parties register for Haiti's first election in a decade

A record 280 political parties and counting have registered to participate in Haiti’s first general election in a decade

Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Iran's new leader resolves to keep fighting

Iran’s secretive new leader has issued his first public statements, resolving to keep fighting

Americas|Economy|Political|US|World

Democratic senators file war powers resolution to check Trump on Cuba

Senate Democrats have filed legislation that would prevent the U.S. from attacking Cuba without congressional approval

Business|Economy|Environment|World

A war waged by the world’s wealthiest nation is hitting the wallets of those who can least afford it

A war waged by the world’s wealthiest nation is hitting the wallets of those who can least afford it

Americas|Crime|Political|World

Cuba will release 51 people from prison in an unexpected move

Cuba’s government says it will release 51 people from prisons in an unexpected move

Business|Economy|Environment|World

Iran war and rising fuel costs could boost Panama Canal traffic, administrator says

The Panama Canal's administrator says the war in the Middle East and higher fuel prices make the canal more appealing for shippers

Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

China positions itself as force for global stability at its annual Congress

China is signaling it will stay focused on technology and economic growth, even as U.S. tensions with Iran rise

Crime|Europe|US|World

Suspect dead after ramming vehicle into Detroit-area synagogue, sheriff says

Suspect dead after ramming vehicle into Detroit-area synagogue, sheriff says

Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: Crude oil hits $100 a barrel as Iran vows to keep fighting after 6,000 US airstrikes

Iran’s new supreme leader vowed to keep attacking the country's Gulf Arab neighbors and using its threat of closing the Strait of Hormuz as leverage

Political|US|World

Trump administration denounces CNN for airing messages from Iranian leaders

The Trump administration is denouncing CNN for airing a portion of the new Iranian supreme leader's first public statement since he got the job

Crime|US|World

Man who rammed his vehicle into Michigan synagogue was naturalized citizen from Lebanon, DHS says

The armed man who rammed his vehicle into one of the nation’s largest Reform synagogues has been identified as 41-year-old Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, a naturalized citizen born in Lebanon, according to federal officials

Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump bragged about low gas prices. The Iran conflict has him doing an about-face

Oil and gas prices have spiked with the war in Iran

Arts|Business|Education|Technology|World

Thiel brings his Antichrist lectures to the Vatican’s doorstep, and Catholic institutions back away

One of the hottest tickets in Rome these days is for a four-lecture series on the Antichrist being given by Silicon Valley tech billionaire Peter Thiel

Business|Economy|Political|US|World

What we know on the 13th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 13th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Assault charges against Israeli soldiers dropped in controversial end to a yearlong scandal

Assault charges against Israeli soldiers dropped in controversial end to a yearlong scandal

Business|Economy|Entertainment|Sports|World

Foxboro gives greenlight to World Cup games after agreement reached on security costs at Gillette Stadium

Foxboro gives greenlight to World Cup games after agreement reached on security costs at Gillette Stadium

Crime|Political|US|World

What to know about Reform Judaism after an attack on one of its largest US synagogues

The Michigan synagogue that was attacked is one of the largest reform congregations in the U.S. Temple Israel was founded in 1941 in the city of Detroit and relocated to West Bloomfield in the 1980s

Crime|US|World

The Latest: Man fatally shot attacking Michigan synagogue

A man armed with a rifle rammed a vehicle into a major synagogue in a Detroit suburb and was fatally shot by security

Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Mark DeRosa owns 'overly confident' WBC remark before Team USA's loss to Italy

Manager Mark DeRosa says his premature comment about the United States having already punched its ticket to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals before facing Italy was just an “overly confident statement” and reiterated Thursday he knew nothing was guaranteed at that point

Science|Technology|World

US military leans into AI for attack on Iran, but the tech doesn’t lessen the need for human judgment in war

Anthropic’s Claude is helping the US military choose targets to strike in Iran, but responsibility for the accuracy, strategy and ethics of the decisions rests with humans.

Business|Technology|World

Iran-linked hackers take aim at US and other targets, raising risk of cyberattacks during war

Pro-Iranian hackers are targeting sites in the Middle East and starting to stretch into the United States during the war

Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Under pressure from Trump, Republicans plan long talkathon on voting bill

Senate Republicans plan to launch a full debate next week on legislation to impose strict new proof-of-citizenship requirements

Crime|Political|World

California governor says no imminent threat despite warning about possible Iran drone attack

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says there's no imminent threat to the state from Iran

Business|Crime|MidEast|World

Israeli military drops charges against soldiers accused of sexually assaulting Palestinian detainee

The Israeli military said it is dropping charges against five soldiers accused of sexually abusing a Palestinian detainee in an encounter partially caught on camera

Science|Technology|World

NASA clears its Artemis moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts following repairs

NASA has cleared its moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts after completing the latest round of repairs

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

When stock markets get shaken, it can pay for investors to be patient

When stock markets are falling, it’s natural to want to do something quickly to protect your retirement savings

Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil jumps to $100 per barrel and stocks sink worldwide with no clear end in sight for the Iran war

Worries about the war with Iran sent oil prices back to $100 per barrel and stocks sinking worldwide

Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

A red fox stows away on a cargo ship, traveling from England to the US

This stowaway truly was sly as a fox

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks fall and global oil reclaims $100 as Iran’s new supreme leader vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed

Stocks fall and global oil reclaims $100 as Iran’s new supreme leader vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed

Crime|Economy|Technology|World

Homeland Security pushes for access to restricted federal database on child support, employment information for millions

Homeland Security pushes for access to restricted federal database on child support, employment information for millions

Economy|Political|World

Mortgage rates climb to 6.11% as Iran war roils markets

Mortgage rates climb to 6.11% as Iran war roils markets

Political|Sports|World

Trump discourages Iranian soccer team from attending the World Cup, citing safety concerns

President Donald Trump says he doesn't think it'd be “appropriate” for the Iranian soccer team to attend this year's World Cup

Business|Economy|Environment|World

With the Strait of Hormuz choked by war, the Panama Canal reaps the benefits

With the Strait of Hormuz choked by war, the Panama Canal reaps the benefits

Health|Travel|World

Kidney donor drives through blizzard for woman's transplant

Kidney donor drives through blizzard for woman's transplant

Arts|Science|Travel|World

A new exhibit shows plaster casts of Pompeii victims frozen at the time of death

A new permanent exhibition has opened in Pompeii that shows plaster casts of people killed in the Mount Vesuvius eruption, frozen in their final moments

Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Man charged after shooting family dog in head from window, police say

Man charged after shooting family dog in head from window, police say

Crime|Political|World

International court drops investigation into US sanctions on Venezuela

Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court are dropping an investigation into whether U.S. sanctions against Venezuela qualified as crimes against humanity

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Drivers wonder if they should go electric as the war spikes gas prices

Oil and gasoline prices are rising as the war in Iran intensifies and other global conflicts affect supply

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Senegal becomes latest African country to toughen punishment for homosexual acts

Senegal’s parliament has approved a bill that toughens punishment for homosexuality in the largely conservative West African nation

Crime|Political|US|World

Gov. Gavin Newsom says no ‘imminent threat’ to California after FBI memo on possible Iran drone attacks

Gov. Gavin Newsom says no ‘imminent threat’ to California after FBI memo on possible Iran drone attacks

Africa|Environment|World

Landslides in southern Ethiopia leave at least 50 people dead and 125 missing

An official says at least 50 people have died and 125 others are missing after landslides hit three districts in southern Ethiopia following a week of heavy rains

Crime|US|World

Husband, 74, accused of murdering and dismembering wife, 33, after remains found in 2 locations

Husband, 74, accused of murdering and dismembering wife, 33, after remains found in 2 locations

Health|Lifestyle|Science|US|World

Mom who gave birth after kidney failure reunites with hospital staff ahead of transplant

Mom who gave birth after kidney failure reunites with hospital staff ahead of transplant

Arts|Business|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|Sports|World

FC Barcelona's 100,000-plus members vote for president with club buried under a mountain of debt

FC Barcelona loves to say it is “more than a club."

Africa|Americas|Crime|World

Eswatini receives third batch of migrants deported by the US

A group of four migrants deported from the United States have arrived in the African nation of Eswatini, under a third-country program that rights groups protest

Crime|Lifestyle|World

Competency review ordered for leader of cultlike Zizians group that has been linked to 6 deaths

A federal judge has ordered a competency evaluation for the leader of the cultlike Zizians group that has been linked to six deaths

Crime|MidEast|World

See video of US strikes on Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz

US Central Command says it destroyed multiple Iranian naval ships -- including 16 minelayers -- near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday.

Education|Opinion|Political|Science|World

I’ve studied MAGA rhetoric for a decade, and this is what I see in Hegseth’s boasts, action-movie one-liners and gloating over dominance

Why does Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth brag and gloat in his statements about the Iran war? In the MAGA media world, war is a game, a test of masculine fortitude.

Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil soars above $100 after Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain shut

Oil soars above $100 after Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain shut

Environment|US|World

Tornado kills 2 in Indiana as dangerous storms make their final push

Tornado kills 2 in Indiana as dangerous storms make their final push

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Zelenskyy says Ukraine awaits White House sign-off on US drone production deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is awaiting White House approval for a major drone production agreement proposed by Kyiv last year

Business|Europe|Sports|World

Milan Cortina leaders defend actions after Ukraine's pressure allegations at Paralympics

Local organizers at the Milan Cortina Paralympics have defended their actions after Ukraine’s Paralympic committee accused them and the International Paralympic Committee of subjecting Ukraine athletes and coaches to “systematic pressure.”

Crime|Health|Political|US|World

Officer having 'anxiety attack' took ambulance sent for man dying from police shooting, report says

A man who was shot by Connecticut police last year and later died had to wait 10 extra minutes for another ambulance to arrive at the scene, after another officer having an “anxiety attack” took the first one

Crime|Political|US|World

Gracie Mansion hero officers speak out after stopping men accused of trying to set off bombs

Gracie Mansion hero officers speak out after stopping men accused of trying to set off bombs

Arts|Entertainment|World

Iranian filmmakers head to the Oscars as war engulfs their country

Iranian filmmakers head to the Oscars as war engulfs their country

Health|Sports|World

Oksana Masters wins 3rd gold at Milan Cortina Games to push Paralympics medal total to 22

The medal count is now at 22 for Oksana Masters, the most decorated American Winter Paralympian

Arts|Education|Environment|World

Smithsonian museum will revamp its slavery exhibit after artifact loan runs out

The National Museum of African American History and Culture is removing a rare slave ship timber from its “Slavery and Freedom” exhibit and returning it to South Africa

Arts|Crime|Education|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|Sports|World

Outdated intel likely led US to carry out deadly strike on Iranian elementary school, AP sources say

Outdated intelligence has likely led to the United States carrying out a deadly missile strike on an elementary school in Iran that killed over 165 people, many of them children, in the opening hours of the conflict, according to a U.S. official and a second person briefed on findings of a preliminary U

Business|Sports|Travel|World

How one US basketball player evacuated Israel after war broke out — and why he’ll go back when it’s safe

How one US basketball player evacuated Israel after war broke out — and why he’ll go back when it’s safe

Environment|Science|World

El Niño could be here soon, bringing wild weather and a hotter climate

El Niño could be here soon, bringing wild weather and a hotter climate

Arts|Business|Entertainment|Interview|Lifestyle|World

Pritzker Prize 2026: Chile’s Smiljan Radić wins ‘Nobel’ of architecture

Pritzker Prize 2026: Chile’s Smiljan Radić wins ‘Nobel’ of architecture

Political|World

Source: New Iranian supreme leader had fractured foot and face lacerations on first day of war

Source: New Iranian supreme leader had fractured foot and face lacerations on first day of war

Arts|Crime|Europe|World

Russian court convicts 19 people over deadly 2024 Moscow concert hall attack

A Moscow court has convicted 19 people of involvement in the 2024 shootings that killed 149 and injured more than 600 at a concert hall in Moscow

Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Ships identify themselves as Chinese around Strait of Hormuz during Iran war to avoid attacks

Some commercial ships near or in the Strait of Hormuz and in the Persian Gulf have declared themselves as China-linked since the Iran war began, marine traffic data show, as their operators try to reduce risks of being targeted in attacks

Crime|Education|Political|World

China adopts an ethnic unity law that critics say will cement assimilation

China has adopted a sweeping ethnic unity law that critics say tightens assimilation and weakens minority rights

Africa|Arts|Business|Fashion and Beauty|World

How African designers are making their mark on global fashion

How African designers are making their mark on global fashion

Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Gas is just the start: What else the Iran war could soon cost you

Gas is just the start: What else the Iran war could soon cost you

Asia|Economy|Political|World

For nearly two weeks, Chinese fighter jets stopped buzzing Taiwan. No one seems to know why.

For nearly two weeks, Chinese fighter jets stopped buzzing Taiwan. No one seems to know why.

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China doesn’t want to catch up with the US in tech. It aims to lead

China doesn’t want to catch up with the US in tech. It aims to lead

Environment|Science|US|World

Say goodbye to spring — a major weather pattern shift is coming

Say goodbye to spring — a major weather pattern shift is coming

Business|Economy|Political|World

Pentagon blocks photographers from Hegseth's briefings on the Iran war

The Pentagon has not permitted photographers to cover Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's last two briefings on the war in Iran, and hasn't explained the change in longstanding policy

Arts|World

Damage to historical sites in Iran raises alarm about war's impact on protected places

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have damaged at least four cultural and historical sites across Iran

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

South Korean lawmakers pass law to manage Seoul's pledge of $350 billion in US investments

South Korean lawmakers have passed a law to implement a pledge of $350 billion in U.S. investments Seoul made last year to avoid the Trump administration’s highest tariffs

Crime|Europe|World

CNN Investigates: Video appears to contradict Trump's claim that deadly strike on girls' school was 'done by Iran'

A CNN investigation finds new video appearing to confirm a US tomahawk missile hit a base near a school in Iran killing at least 168 children and 14 teachers. Isobel Yeong reports on OutFront.

Business|Economy|Environment|Opinion|World

Why shadow tankers are the only ships still moving through the Strait of Hormuz

Despite Iranian threats to destroy any ships that pass through a key maritime route, some ships are still doing so.

Sports|World

US gets the help it needs from Italy and advances to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals

A day later than expected, the United States has punched its ticket to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic

Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|World

Cambodia aims to shut down all online scam centers within weeks

Cambodia says it is close to shutting down all online scam centers operating in the Southeast Asian country

Sports|US|World

Caitlin Clark returns from injury to help US rout Senegal in qualifying tournament

Caitlin Clark made a triumphant return from an injury in her U.S. senior national team debut, finishing with 17 points and 12 assists as the Americans beat Senegal 110-46 on Wednesday in the FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifying tournament

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Oil shock from Iran war prompts countries to open strategic reserves

A widening war in Iran has halted oil tankers, made targets of refineries and spooked investors worried about the cascading impact of spiking energy prices

Economy|Health|Lifestyle|World

Young Cubans turn to church and state as cheap, synthetic drugs flood the streets

Cuba is grappling with a fast-growing wave of synthetic drug use that is hitting young people hard

Business|Economy|Sports|World

The Latest: Iran’s attacks on shipping worsen economic concerns as countries tap oil reserves

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has become a test of who endures longer

Crime|Environment|Health|Political|US|World

Tornadoes kill 2 in northwestern Indiana and raze buildings in Kankakee, Illinois

Tornadoes have killed at least two people in northwest Indiana and leveled buildings in Kankakee, Illinois

Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Kast takes office as Chile marks its sharpest shift to the right since dictatorship

Far-right leader José Antonio Kast has been sworn in as Chile’s president in the nation’s most pronounced rightward shift since the return of democracy in 1990

Crime|Environment|Health|Political|World

What we know on the 12th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 12th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

Africa|Crime|Political|World

South Africa deploys soldiers to the streets to tackle organized and violent crime

South Africa has deployed troops to the streets of the country's biggest city to help police fight gang violence and illegal mining

Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on Gulf neighbors

Iran targeted the world’s busiest international airport Wednesday and attacked commercial ships as U.S. and Israeli strikes rocked Tehran, while the United Nations’ most powerful body demanded a halt to the Islamic Republic’s strikes on its Gulf neighbors that threaten global oil supplies

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Iran war complicates the economic pivot GOP badly wants to see from Trump

Iran war complicates the economic pivot GOP badly wants to see from Trump

Business|Crime|Lifestyle|US|World

Texas man executed for fatally stabbing girlfriend and her son as survivor of attack looks on

A Texas man has been executed for fatally stabbing his girlfriend and her 8-year-old son nearly 13 years ago

Economy|Political|World

Lawmakers vent frustration over DHS shutdown as lines grow at nation's airports

Senators are venting their frustrations about the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security as travelers endure long lines at airports

Education|MidEast|Political|World

US strike likely hit a school in Iran due to outdated intelligence, sources briefed on initial findings say

US strike likely hit a school in Iran due to outdated intelligence, sources briefed on initial findings say

Opinion|Political|World

47 years of deep mistrust and misperception paved the way to war between Iran and the US − and complicate any negotiations

The war that began Feb. 28 hews to a familiar, dangerous pattern, writes an Iran expert, from deep, historical mistrust and incompatible strategic interests to miscommunication and misperception.

Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Wealthy nations pledge record release of emergency oil reserves in a bid to calm surging prices

The International Energy Agency has agreed to release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves in its history, in a bid to counter the effects on energy markets of the war in the Middle East

Sports|World

Real Madrid dominates Man City in Champions League, PSG beats Chelsea, Arsenal salvages draw

Real Madrid was too strong for Manchester City in the latest Champions League clash of these titans

Economy|Political|World

US will permanently close the consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, its closest mission to Afghanistan

The State Department will permanently close the U.S. consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, which has been America’s closest diplomatic mission to the Afghan border

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme Court

The Trump administration is opening a new trade investigation into manufacturing in foreign countries

Europe|Sports|World

Champions League’s Cinderella club Bodø/Glimt shines again by beating Sporting Lisbon 3-0

The Champions League’s Cinderella club Bodø/Glimt is writing another chapter in its fairytale run

Europe|Sports|World

Ukraine accuses IPC and local Paralympic organizers of 'systematic pressure' at Milan Cortina Games

Ukraine’s Paralympic committee has accused the International Paralympic Committee and Milan Cortina organizers of subjecting Ukraine’s athletes and coaches to “systematic pressure.”

Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

CDC vaccine committee drops push to stop recommending mRNA Covid-19 shots, for now

CDC vaccine committee drops push to stop recommending mRNA Covid-19 shots, for now

Crime|Political|US|World

UN panel says racist hate speech by Trump and other US leaders has led to human rights violations

A U_N_-backed panel of independent experts focusing on racial discrimination says racist hate speech by U_S_ President Donald Trump and other American political leaders, along with a crackdown on immigration in the United States, have led to “grave human rights violations.”

Economy|Political|US|World

Trump keeps telling America he's winning in Iran. He's less clear in explaining how the war ends

When it comes to the war with Iran, President Donald Trump has cycled from calls for “unconditional surrender” to sounding amenable to an end state in which Iran trades one hard-line ayatollah for another

Crime|Education|MidEast|World

Sources: US strike likely hit a school in Iran due to outdated intelligence

The US military accidentally struck an Iranian elementary school, in an attack that state media said killed at least 168 children and 14 teachers, likely due to outdated information about a nearby naval base, according to two sources briefed on the preliminary findings of an ongoing military investigation. In response to a request for comment, a Defense Intelligence Agency spokesperson said, “The incident is under investigation; we defer to the Pentagon for further comment.” A spokesperson for US Central Command also declined to comment on the preliminary findings, citing the ongoing investigation.

Business|Economy|Political|World

The US and Israel went to war with Iran, but the UAE is paying the price. Here’s why

The US and Israel went to war with Iran, but the UAE is paying the price. Here’s why

Africa|Economy|Political|World

South Africa summons new US ambassador over criticism as rift deepens

South Africa says the new U.S. ambassador has been summoned to explain his criticism of the country’s policies

Business|Economy|Technology|World

New drone maker partly owned by Trump sons hopes to win Pentagon contracts

Among dozens of companies competing for Pentagon contracts to supply attack drones, one stands out: Powerus, flush with cash and ballooning in size as it buys up rivals

Election|Political|US|World

Federal distrust prompts some Democratic states to protect polling places, election records

Democratic-led states alarmed by the prospect of federal immigration officers patrolling the polls during this year’s midterm elections are taking steps to counter what they see as a potential tactic to intimidate voters

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

A civil rights lawyer will lead the billionaire eBay founder's philanthropy for more inclusive AI

There’s a new leader at billionaire eBay founder Pierre Omidyar’s philanthropic firm

Americas|Crime|Political|World

Ecuador readies a major offensive on criminal groups with US logistical support

Ecuador's interior minister says the country is preparing a major crackdown on criminal groups set to begin this weekend with logistical support from the United States

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Word of the Week: The price of Brent crude oil is going crazy — but who is ‘Brent’?

Word of the Week: The price of Brent crude oil is going crazy — but who is ‘Brent’?

Crime|World

Files show British prime minister was warned of 'reputational risk' in appointing Mandelson

Documents released by the British government show officials believed there was a “reputational risk” in appointing Peter Mandelson as the U.S. ambassador because of his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Widow of Haiti president describes his killing at US trial of four charged with conspiracy

The widow of Haiti’s last elected president described being shot and wounded during the 2021 assassination of her husband Jovenel Moïse

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US stock market remains calm, even as oil prices rise

The U.S. stock market remained calm, even as the price of oil got back to rising

Sports|World

Iran’s sports minister says the country can’t take part in the World Cup because of US attacks

Iran’s sports and youth minister says the country is in no position to take part in the World Cup after the United States killed its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in its ongoing war

World

Iowa bars local gender identity protections after rolling back its civil rights code

Iowa has barred cities and counties from adding local protections for gender identity

Business|Sports|World

Team USA is on the verge of one of the most embarrassing moments in its baseball history. Here’s what you need to know

Team USA is on the verge of one of the most embarrassing moments in its baseball history. Here’s what you need to know

Sports|Travel|World

Barcelona fan goes to wrong stadium in England and misses Champions League match

A Barcelona fan who planned to attend his team’s Champions League game at Newcastle ended up 360 miles away at third-tier Exeter City after going to the wrong stadium

Business|World

Trump asks Supreme Court to let protections for Haitians expire

Trump asks Supreme Court to let protections for Haitians expire

Opinion|Political|World

Congress still has ways to throttle back Trump’s war with Iran – and to ask questions

As critics question President Trump’s motivations for war on Iran, it’s not just about politics. It’s about the Constitution and whether Congress has any hope of checking the president’s warmaking.

Economy|World

Inflation held steady last month, but that was before the attack on Iran sent energy costs soaring

Inflation stayed stubbornly elevated last month as gas prices rose in a snapshot of what consumer prices looked like before the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran sent energy costs soaring

Economy|Election|Finance|US|World

A record number of Republicans are leaving the House

A record number of Republicans are leaving the House

Health|Science|Travel|World

What to know about CDC’s new polio alert

What to know about CDC’s new polio alert

Environment|Science|World

King penguins are the rare species benefiting from a warming world. But that could change

King penguins are adapting to climate change in a way that seems to help them breed successfully, which is unusual

Crime|Europe|Political|World

British PM was warned of ‘reputational risk’ over Mandelson’s ties to Epstein, files show

British PM was warned of ‘reputational risk’ over Mandelson’s ties to Epstein, files show

Election|World

Thune says Senate to consider voting bill but pushes back on demands for 'talking filibuster'

Majority Leader John Thune says that the Senate will consider a bill to impose strict new proof-of-citizenship requirements in elections

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Drone strike kills UN aid worker in the eastern Congo city of Goma

A series of explosions attributed to drones has killed at least one person as the attack rocked downtown Goma in eastern Congo

Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Mamdani walks fine line between his identity and politics in wake of attempted ISIS-inspired attack

Mamdani walks fine line between his identity and politics in wake of attempted ISIS-inspired attack

Crime|Health|Lifestyle|US|World

83-year-old veteran fighting for life after being pushed onto subway tracks: "He survived a fire, cancer," family says

83-year-old veteran fighting for life after being pushed onto subway tracks: "He survived a fire, cancer," family says

Arts|Education|World

Early photos of enslaved people in 1850 head home from Harvard to South Carolina museum

Harvard University has handed over rare 1850 photos of enslaved people to a museum in Charleston

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Countries agree on historic release of crude reserves to lower oil and gasoline prices

Countries agree on historic release of crude reserves to lower oil and gasoline prices

Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Witness video shows officers responding to hostage standoff

Witness video shows officers responding to hostage standoff

Americas|Crime|World

Woman pistol-whipped during robbery while walking to mosque for early morning prayers

Woman pistol-whipped during robbery while walking to mosque for early morning prayers

Crime|Europe|World

Suspect in fatal Swiss bus fire had no terror links, police say

A man who doused himself in a flammable substance and set his body on fire killing himself and five others aboard a bus in Switzerland had previously been reported missing by his family and didn't appear to have any terror-related motive

MidEast|Political|World

Lebanon's latest conflict brings rare public backlash against Hezbollah as war flares again

Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon are driving thousands of families to flee again, and some longtime Hezbollah supporters are now openly blaming the group

Sports|World

A stunning US loss to Italy leaves World Baseball Classic fate hanging

The surprising loss by the United States to Italy in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday night means that the Americans need help to advance to the quarterfinals

Political|Technology|World

Exclusive: Russia is giving Iran specific advice on drone tactics, Western intelligence source tells CNN

Exclusive: Russia is giving Iran specific advice on drone tactics, Western intelligence source tells CNN

Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Oil built the Persian Gulf. Desalinated water keeps it alive. War could threaten both

As the Iran war widens, experts say the Middle East’s real strategic weak point may be water — not oil

Sports|World

Russian anthem played again at Paralympics after Germany athletes' protest at Milan Cortina

The Russian national anthem has played again at the Paralympics a day after Germany athletes appeared to stage a protest in the podium ceremony at Milan Cortina

Crime|Europe|World

Fire engulfs a bus in Switzerland, killing 6 people and severely injuring 3 others

A bus caught fire in a Swiss town and police say at least six people were killed

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Lords a-leaving: Britain is ejecting hereditary nobles from Parliament after 700 years

Britain is ending the centuries-old tradition of hereditary aristocrats sitting in Parliament’s House of Lords

Business|Travel|World

Homeland Security restarts Global Entry program after travelers faced long airport lines

The Trump administration is restarting the Global Entry program just over two weeks after it halted the service for travelers because of the partial government shutdown

Business|Economy|World

Inflation held firm last month — but the war with Iran could change that

Inflation held firm last month — but the war with Iran could change that

Sports|Travel|World

Infantino says he's talked to Trump and was assured that Iran can come to US for World Cup

FIFA is still anticipating that Iran's national team will be allowed to come to the United States, even with war going on between the countries, and compete in the World Cup that begins in about three months

Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

When will prices at the pump start to fall?

When will prices at the pump start to fall?

Australia|Sports|World

Most of Iranian women's soccer team left Australia after declining last-minute airport asylum offers

Two more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team were granted asylum in Australia before their teammates departed, but one later changed her mind and will return to Iran

Entertainment|Sports|World

MLB report settles World Series Game 7 plate drama: IKF was out by feet, not inches

The official report from MLB's replay review says a critical play in the Los Angeles Dodgers' wild Game 7 World Series win last year was determined by feet, not inches

Environment|Science|World

At least 2 people killed as dangerous storms tear through central US with tornadoes and huge hail

At least 2 people killed as dangerous storms tear through central US with tornadoes and huge hail

Political|Science|Technology|World

Photos appear to show US Tomahawk missile fragments at site of deadly Iran school strike

Photos appear to show US Tomahawk missile fragments at site of deadly Iran school strike

Science|Technology|World

Fake explosions, fake missiles, fake troops: AI videos and images of Iran war spread widely on social media

Fake explosions, fake missiles, fake troops: AI videos and images of Iran war spread widely on social media

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Japan marks 15 years since tsunami disaster as Takaichi pushes more nuclear energy use

Japan is marking the 15th anniversary of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster on its northeastern coast as the government pushes for atomic energy use

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Member of Iranian soccer team granted asylum in Australia changes her mind

Member of Iranian soccer team granted asylum in Australia changes her mind

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Trump administration to restore Global Entry program as DHS shutdown impacts travel

Trump administration to restore Global Entry program as DHS shutdown impacts travel

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North Korean leader Kim watches cruise missile tests with his daughter

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his teenage daughter have observed tests of strategic cruise missiles fired from a warship as North Korea threatened responses to U.S.-South Korean military drills

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Italy stuns the US 8-6 in World Baseball Classic, leaving the Americans needing help to advance

Kyle Teel, Sam Antonacci and Jac Caglianone homered as Italy built a big lead and held on to stun the United States 8-6 in the World Baseball Classic

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FBI finds explosive residue in storage unit after 2 men are charged with lighting bombs in NYC

The FBI found explosive residue in a Pennsylvania storage unit after two men were charged with bringing homemade bombs to a protest outside the home of New York City’s mayor

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What we know about the 2 terror suspects accused of tossing makeshift bombs near the NYC mayor’s home

What we know about the 2 terror suspects accused of tossing makeshift bombs near the NYC mayor’s home

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Judge to decide if Penn must produce records in probe of antisemitism at Ivy League school

A federal judge is weighing whether the government can force the University of Pennsylvania to hand over detailed employee information in an antisemitism investigation

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Canada's Liberals closer to a majority government after another opposition defection

The defection of another opposition lawmaker is all but assuring Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will have a majority government soon

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Pope announces resignation of US bishop accused of embezzling $270K from California parish

Pope Leo XIV says a Chaldean Catholic bishop has resigned after he was arrested while trying to leave the U.S. following accusations that he embezzled $270,000 from his parish near San Diego

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Seven members of Iranian women’s soccer team granted visas as rest of squad leaves Australia

Seven members of Iranian women’s soccer team granted visas as rest of squad leaves Australia

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The Latest: About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, Pentagon says

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that Tuesday would be the most intense day yet of U.S. strikes inside Iran

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US says it destroyed 16 mine-laying vessels as Iran threatens to block Gulf oil exports

The U.S. says it took out more than a dozen mine-laying Iranian vessels, and the Islamic Republic vowed to block the region’s oil exports, saying it would not allow “even a single liter” to be shipped to its enemies

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Massive fire breaks out aboard scrap metal barge on Delaware Bay

A massive fire has broken out on a barge carrying scrap metal on the Delaware Bay and was still burning by the evening

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US allies and rivals in Asia gauge fallout from war in the Middle East

North Korea, South Korea, Japan, and China are watching warily as war spreads across the Middle East

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Cal Raleigh says there's no beef with Seattle teammate Randy Arozarena after WBC handshake snub

Cal Raleigh insists he has no beef with Randy Arozarena even though his Seattle teammate lashed out with a vulgar rant after Raleigh left him hanging for a handshake at the World Baseball Classic

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Towering lava fountains of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano trigger park and highway closures

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is shooting lava fountains up to 1,000 feet, and falling ash and volcanic fragments are forcing temporary closures on the Big Island

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Ronda Rousey says her double-comeback bout with Gina Carano is the biggest fight in MMA right now

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano say their meeting on May 16 is the biggest fight that can be made in mixed martial arts, and they’re both thrilled to end their lengthy retirements for the long-awaited showdown

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Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid win big in Champions League, Liverpool loses, Barcelona held

Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid took giant strides toward the Champions League quarterfinals with big wins in the first leg

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Once deemed the riskiest asteroid ever observed, asteroid 2024 YR4’s path is now clearer

Once deemed the riskiest asteroid ever observed, asteroid 2024 YR4’s path is now clearer

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What we know on the 11th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 11th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

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Iran begins laying mines in Strait of Hormuz, sources say

Iran begins laying mines in Strait of Hormuz, sources say

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Human waste backing up in basements is a gut-churning sign of US infrastructure problems

A major sewer pipe collapse has dumped hundreds of millions of gallons of sewage into the Potomac River, highlighting a nationwide problem involving failing infrastructure

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Young kids missed the pandemic's school disruptions. Their reading scores are still behind

Young students are still struggling to bounce back academically from the pandemic, even though many were babies at the time

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Report points to rotor problem in Arizona police helicopter crash that killed 2 during gunfight

A preliminary report points to a significant mechanical problem before a deadly police helicopter crash that happened during a shootout in Flagstaff, Arizona

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What we know about the US consulate shooting in Toronto

What we know about the US consulate shooting in Toronto

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Canadian police investigate gunfire at US consulate in Toronto

Canadian police are investigating gunfire that hit the U.S. consulate in downtown Toronto early on Tuesday

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Trial opens in Miami for 4 men charged in Haitian President Jovenel Moïse's assassination

Prosecutors say greed, arrogance and power were the driving forces behind four men charged in U.S. federal court for the 2021 assassination of Haiti's last elected president, Jovenel Moïse

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PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi grounded in Qatar amid intensifying Iran war

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has been left stranded in Qatar amid the war in the Middle East

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Russia and Ukraine both claim front-line progress with US-brokered talks on hold

Russia and Ukraine have made competing claims about who is gaining ground, as Russian strikes keep hitting Ukrainian cities and U.S.-backed talks in Turkey were postponed

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Mother’s home birth experience highlights challenges with rising trend

Mother’s home birth experience highlights challenges with rising trend

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Oil prices dive as Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’

Oil prices dive as Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’

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Alabama governor grants clemency to death row inmate who was accomplice to murder, sparing him from execution this week

Alabama governor grants clemency to death row inmate who was accomplice to murder, sparing him from execution this week

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Justice Department official Ed Martin accused of ethics violations for letter to Georgetown dean

The office that enforces the ethics code for attorneys in the nation’s capital has accused Justice Department official Ed Martin of professional misconduct for a threatening letter that he sent to Georgetown Law School’s dean last year

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Baltimore police officer wounded, gunman killed during midday burglary call

A police officer was shot and a gunman was killed during a confrontation Tuesday in Baltimore

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No new trial for man convicted of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley

A judge has rejected a request for a new trial for a Venezuelan man convicted of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley

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What Americans think about the war in Iran, according to recent polls

Americans are divided along party lines on U.S. military action against Iran, according to polls conducted since the war began, with most polls showing opposition is higher than support

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Trump’s war against Iran is uniquely unpopular among US military actions of the past century

Trump’s Iran war is historically unique in one critically important way: Early on, the war is not popular with the American public.

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Woman accused of letting newborn drown in toilet, burying baby in backyard, sheriff says

Woman accused of letting newborn drown in toilet, burying baby in backyard, sheriff says

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State Department allows up to $40M to be used for evacuation flights for Americans in Mideast

The State Department has authorized the use of up to $40 million in emergency funds to pay for evacuation charter flights for Americans to leave the Middle East due to disruptions in transportation caused by the Iran war

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Jihadis intensify attacks against Nigeria's military, killing officers and carting away weapons

Jihadi extremist groups including Boko Haram have targeted Nigerian military camps in intensifying attacks in the last week

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Fact check: Trump’s latest false, unproven and contradictory claims about the Iran war

Fact check: Trump’s latest false, unproven and contradictory claims about the Iran war

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Justice Department leans on prosecutors in Brennan probe as other Trump-foe investigations fizzle

Justice Department leans on prosecutors in Brennan probe as other Trump-foe investigations fizzle