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.5 months ago
Judge blocks US government from slimming down vaccine recommendations
A federal judge temporarily blocked federal health officials from cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every child, and said U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. likely violated federal procedures in revamping a key vaccine advisory committee.5 months ago
Storms cancel more US flights as TSA remains under pressure from partial government shutdown
Storms sweeping across the eastern half of the country are disrupting air travel across the United States.5 months ago
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.5 months ago
Cuban officials report an island-wide blackout as country struggles with energy crisis
Officials in Cuba report an island-wide blackout in the country of some 11 million people as its energy and economic crises deepen.5 months ago
Trump says 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 will continue working during her treatment, President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Monday.5 months ago
Tax scams are on the rise. Here’s what to know
Robocalls, texts, and phishing emails from scammers are up this tax season compared to previous years, according to the consumer protection bureau of the FTC.5 months ago
After attacks on Iran’s oil facilities, toxic black rain endangers the public
Black rain fell in Iran's capital after airstrikes on oil facilities sent up dark clouds of toxic smoke. Health officials warned of serious risks to anyone who breathes or comes into contact with it. Soot, toxic chemicals and acidic gases combined with water droplets in the atmosphere, then fell back to Earth when it rained.5 months ago
US beats Canada 6-2 in Para ice hockey final to complete historic clean sweep in Olympics and Paralympics
The U.S. beats Canada 6-2 in the Para ice hockey final to complete a historic clean sweep in the Olympics and Paralympics.5 months ago
‘Hoppers’ holds onto the No. 1 box office spot as ‘Reminders of Him’ overperforms
Pixar’s “Hoppers” held onto the top slot at the box office, bouncing back with $28.5 million in its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, while Colleen Hoover's “Reminders of Him” added to the author's successful streak at the box office.5 months ago
US aims for historic clean sweep in Olympic and Paralympic ice hockey
The United States is looking to do something no nation has ever done: Clean sweep the ice hockey tournaments at the Olympics and Paralympics. Standing in the way? Canada again.5 months ago
Jürgen Habermas, influential German philosopher, dies at 96
German philosopher Jürgen Habermas has died at age 96. Habermas' work on communication, rationality and sociology made him one of the world’s most influential philosophers and a key intellectual figure in his native Germany.5 months ago
From rockets to cancer research, here’s how the number pi is embedded in our lives
Math nerds and dessert enthusiasts unite to celebrate Pi Day every March 14, the date that represents the first three digits of the mathematical constant pi.5 months ago
The day before the Oscars, the ‘Bridesmaids’ rehearsed
Rehearsals for the 98th Oscars have been going on for a few days now, and more will continue into the evening the day before the show must go on.5 months ago
Old NASA science satellite plunges back to Earth
An old NASA science satellite plunged uncontrolled from orbit and reentered over the Pacific on Wednesday.5 months ago
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.5 months ago
Construction finishes on a major offshore wind farm, the first during Trump’s tenure
Construction is finished on a major Massachusetts offshore wind farm, the first project to reach this stage during President Donald Trump’s time in office.5 months ago
American flag raised at US Embassy in Venezuela for the 1st time since 2019
A U.S. flag was raised Saturday over its embassy in Venezuela for the first time since 2019.5 months ago
ICE replaces contractor at largest detention camp after scrutiny of living conditions
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is terminating the contractor running its largest detention facility and putting in charge another firm tasked with improving medical care and other services.5 months ago
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.5 months ago
US faces elevated terrorism threats against backdrop of Iran war and cuts at FBI, Justice Department
Three acts of ideologically inspired violence in the last week have laid bare the heightened terrorism threat unfolding against the backdrop of a U.S. war with Iran.5 months ago
US military sends 2,500 Marines and at least one more ship to Mideast
US military is sending roughly 2,500 Marines and at least one extra warship to Middle East, AP source says.5 months ago
Paralympians ski in shorts and T-shirts, and some ask: Shouldn’t these Games be earlier?
Some athletes asked during the Milan Cortina Paralympics if the Games should be held earlier due to the warm temperatures.5 months ago
