A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported
A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with Guatemala, and was felt from Mexico City to El Salvador.12 days ago
3 islands help control access to the Strait of Hormuz. They’re in the crosshairs of the Iran war
The U.S. military campaign against Iran puts three small islands that sit at the confluence of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz in the crosshairs once again.12 days ago
At least 1 person has died as Texas flooding forces evacuations and rescues, governor says
Rescuers aboard boats and helicopters saved dozens of stranded drivers and people trapped in homes from catastrophic flash floods in Texas in areas still reeling from devastating floods a year ago.13 days ago
Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is rolling out a new screening program for “testosterone deficiency” among troops, calling it necessary to allow them to operate at their "absolute best.”13 days ago
Blanche confronts skeptical questioning of fund, tax deal for Trump at Senate confirmation hearing
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confronted skeptical questioning at a Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday.14 days ago
Busy wildfire season exposing millions in the US to dangerous smoke
Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is expected to engulf large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week,14 days ago
ICE should keep making traffic stops despite recent shootings, Trump says
The president wants ICE officers to keep pulling over vehicles, signaling his opposition Wednesday to plans announced just a day earlier to suspend most traffic stops following fatal shootings.14 days ago
House passes bill to ‘ditch the switch’ and make daylight saving time permanent
By a 308-117 vote, the House passed a bill Tuesday that would make daylight saving time permanent.14 days ago
US reimposes blockade and steps up strikes as Iran threatens to halt Mideast energy exports
The US reimposed a naval blockade on Iran and intensified its airstrike campaign Wednesday in retaliation for Tehran’s attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.14 days ago
Cyclospora illnesses now in 30 US states, Michigan officials eye lettuce as a possible cause
Infections from the parasite cyclospora are surging, with state-level data suggesting 2026 is already the nation's worst year for reported cases.14 days ago
Subaru issues recall for 541,000 SUVs over label with incorrect weight rating
Subaru of America is recalling more than 541,000 of its Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent SUVs due to an inaccurate label attached to the vehicles.14 days ago
Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after two deadly shootings
Trump administration officials told ICE officers to suspend most vehicle stops after two deadly shootings within a week.14 days ago
Trump backs away from plans to charge fees in the Strait of Hormuz as attacks intensify
President Trump on Tuesday announced a reversal of plans to charge a 20% toll on cargo going through the Strait of Hormuz.15 days ago
Hundreds protest in Maine over the fatal shooting of a Colombian man by ICE
Hundreds of people protested in Maine on Tuesday over the killing of a Colombian driver by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.15 days ago
In a sweet discovery, astronomers find sugar lurking in the space between stars
Astronomers have detected a type of sugar, called erythrulose, in space that's also found in raspberries and self-tanners.15 days ago
Feds turn over evidence in Renee Good and Alex Pretti killings to Minnesota after months of delay
Federal prosecutors turned over key evidence in their ongoing probe into the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during protests against an immigration enforcement crackdown earlier this year.15 days ago
What to know about Trump’s move to shrink the size of 2 national monuments in Utah
President Trump announced Monday that he will scale back the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in Utah.15 days ago
McConnell says a fall led to hospitalization, breaking silence about health
In a statement Sunday, Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, said a fall landed him in the hospital four weeks ago. This comes after weeks of mounting speculation about the Kentucky Republican's health.15 days ago
Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term
Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as her late brother's temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate after his unexpected death over the weekend.15 days ago
No relief from the heat as many US cities will see record overnight temperatures
Another week of blistering heat will bring even more health risks in the coming days, as overnight temperatures won't provide much relief.16 days ago
UDOT warns of additional closures at I-215 and I-80 interchange, surrounding area
Utah transportation officials are warning drivers to be prepared for another big closure as construction crews continue to make improvements to the western I-215 and I-80 interchange.16 days ago
Trump says US will blockade Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, charge ships for safe passage
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge other ships for safe passage.16 days ago
New York Times reporters are subpoenaed after Air Force One stories
The Department of Justice has subpoenaed New York Times journalists after they reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One,16 days ago
