Trump says US ‘must’ respond after Iran downed US Army helicopter near Strait of Hormuz
President Trump said Iran was responsible for downing an American military helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz and that the U.S. “must” respond to the attack.2 months ago
Rob Reiner’s son Nick seeks money from trust parents left him for his defense in their killings
Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner, is seeking funds from a trust his parents established.2 months ago
How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat
As travelers prepare to set off on summer trips, scorching temperatures lie in wait. These temperatures can bring on heat-related illnesses, requiring advanced preparation to avoid them.2 months ago
Fewer Americans say democracy is central to country’s identity, AP-NORC poll finds
A new AP-NORC poll finds that as the U.S. prepares for an extravagant celebration of its founding principles, fewer Americans see their country or its system of government as exceptional.2 months ago
War in the Middle East is flaring again. Here’s how each side sees the stakes
The tenuous ceasefire in the Middle East has held up, sometimes barely, despite being shaken by repeated flare-ups over the past two months. But it is now coming the closest yet to blowing apart and sending the region back into full-scale war — and the detonator is Lebanon.2 months ago
Navy officers say they fear a career cap after Hegseth cuts women from promotions list
After Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cut nine Navy officers, including all the women, from a promotion list, several female officers say they see the unusual intervention as a sign that their careers now have a ceiling and worry for the future generation of female military leaders.2 months ago
A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 32, collapses buildings and sparks tsunami
An offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 32 people.2 months ago
Tropical Storm Boris forms off Mexico’s southern Pacific coast and brings flooding threat
Tropical Storm Boris formed Monday and was expected to bring heavy rain, flooding and possible mudslides to parts of southern Mexico's Pacific coast, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.2 months ago
The World Cup poses an unprecedented security challenge at a fraught moment. Is the US ready?
The upcoming World Cup will feature 48 teams and 104 matches across the United, Mexico, and Canada. It also presents a massive security challenge.2 months ago
Spearfisher killed in Australia’s third fatal shark attack in 4 weeks
A spearfisher has been killed in Australia’s third fatal shark attack in four weeks, according to police.2 months ago
NASA declares its Mars Maven spacecraft dead after six months of silence
After six months of radio silence, NASA’s Maven spacecraft around Mars has been declared dead. The space agency confirmed Wednesday that the mission had ended after more than a decade of observations.2 months ago
Accessorize with earplugs at this summer’s concerts so you can enjoy more music in the future
Concerts offer that rare, visceral opportunity to hear your favorite song sung live — really really loud — and scream the lyrics alongside diehard fans. Quieting the music with a pair of earplugs might seem to undermine the whole point. But experts say earplugs turn the volume down, not off.2 months ago
Fuel prices are shaping summer plans as US boaters get ready to hit the water
Recreational boaters are feeling a pinch from the Iran war too due to high fuel prices.2 months ago
US military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military said it shot down 4 Iranian drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and then struck some of the Islamic Republic’s coastal surveillance radar sites in response.2 months ago
Actor Anthony Head, known for ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,’ has died at 72
Actor Anthony Head, known for his roles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Ted Lasso," has died at 72.2 months ago
Trump’s back-and-forth on troops in Europe potentially cost millions, US officials say
The U.S. military is still waiting for clarity from the Pentagon following President Donald Trump's back-and-forth on troop levels in Europe.2 months ago
Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as US job market shows resilience despite Iran war
The American job market continues to show surprising strength, shrugging off the high costs of the Iran war.2 months ago
Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump’s settlement fund
The Senate has passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies, sending it to the House.2 months ago
US journalist pleads guilty to acting as an illegal agent for China
An American journalist who has lived in China since 2010 and worked for several state media organizations there pleaded guilty in a U.S. court Thursday to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, the Justice Department said.2 months ago
Trump says Pulte won’t be his nominee for director of national intelligence
President Donald Trump said Thursday that federal housing finance regulator Bill Pulte, his pick for acting director of national intelligence, would not be his “permanent” choice for the critical security post.3 months ago
Police warn families of Tiananmen crackdown dead not to visit graves on 37th anniversary
Chinese authorities are intensifying efforts to erase the memory of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. Police have told victims' families to call off an annual tribute at a Beijing cemetery on the 37th anniversary.3 months ago
Radio scans find no alien tech from the latest interstellar comet
The group leading the charge in the search for extraterrestrial life has given the all clear after extensive radio scans: An interstellar comet looks to be completely natural and free of any alien tech.3 months ago
Average US long-term mortgage rate falls to 6.48%, retreating from its highest level in 9 months
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased this week from its highest level in nine months3 months ago
