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Governors of Western states give mixed reactions to proposed federal land sell-off

A budget proposal from Utah Republican Sen. Mike Lee would mandate the sale of more than 2 million acres of federal land to state or other entities.
1 year ago

US confirms missile attack from Iran on air base in Qatar

Iran launched a missile attack on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating against recent American airstrikes.
1 year ago

Kevin Durant is going from the Suns to the Rockets in a blockbuster trade, AP source says

The Houston Rockets are acquiring 15-time All-Star and four-time Olympic gold medalist Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns in a blockbuster deal struck Sunday, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press.
1 year ago

What to know about the Iranian nuclear sites that were hit by US strikes

U.S. forces have attacked three Iranian nuclear and military sites, further upping the stakes in the Israel-Iran war.
1 year ago

US has struck three Iranian nuclear sites, Trump says, joining Israeli air campaign

President Donald Trump said Saturday that the U.S. military struck three sites in Iran, directly joining Israel ’s effort to decapitate the country's nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe amid Tehran’s threat of reprisals that could spark a wider regional conflict.
1 year ago

Pope Leo XIV flags AI impact on kids’ intellectual and spiritual development

Pope Leo XIV warned Friday that AI could negatively impact the intellectual, neurological and spiritual development of young people
1 year ago

Juneteenth celebrations across the US commemorate the end of slavery

The Juneteenth holiday marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Texas.
1 year ago

Trump delays the TikTok ban once again

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to push the U.S. TikTok ban for another 90 days.
1 year ago

Deadly listeria outbreak linked to chicken alfredo fettucine sold at Kroger and Walmart

The outbreak, which includes at least 17 people in 13 states, began last July, officials said. At least 16 people have been hospitalized.
1 year ago

Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-related care for kids, a setback for transgender rights

The decision to uphold the Tennessee ban prohibits puberty blockers and hormone treatments for transgender minors, but allows the medications to be used for other purposes.
1 year ago

Senate Republicans double down and target clean energy in draft tax bill

Tax credits for clean energy would still be phased out, albeit less quickly, under Senate Republicans' latest proposed changes to a massive tax bill.
1 year ago

Anne Burrell, TV chef who coached the ‘Worst Cooks in America,’ dies at 55

NEW YORK (AP) — TV chef Anne Burrell, who coached culinary fumblers through hundreds of episodes of “Worst Cooks in America,” died Tuesday at her New York home. She was 55. The Food Network, where Burrell began her two-decade television career on “Iron Chef America” and went on to other shows, confirmed her death. The […]
1 year ago

G7 summit opens in Canada with a focus on trade, wars — and not riling Trump

If there is a shared mission at this year’s G7 summit, it is a desire to minimize any fireworks at a moment of combustible tensions.
1 year ago

The man suspected of shooting 2 Minnesota lawmakers is in custody after surrendering to the police

Vance Boelter was arrested and charged with two counts of murder and two of attempted murder.
1 year ago

Spaniards turn water pistols on visitors in Barcelona and Mallorca to protest mass tourism

The marches were part of the first coordinated effort by activists concerned with the ills of overtourism across southern Europe’s top destinations.
1 year ago

The Latest: Death toll grows as Israel and Iran trade attacks for third day

The death toll grew Sunday as Israel and Iran exchanged missile attacks for a third consecutive day, with Israel warning that worse is to come.
1 year ago

Military parade kicks off in nation’s capital with tanks, troops and 21-gun salute

The grand military parade that President Donald Trump had been wanting for eight years kicked off Saturday with tanks, troops and a 21-gun salute, playing out against the counterpoint of protesters around the country who decried the U.S. leader as a dictator and would-be king.
1 year ago

Authorities still searching for suspect in shooting of 2 Minnesota state lawmakers

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and husband were killed Saturday in a politically motivated shooting.
1 year ago

The Army is set to celebrate 250 years with a parade that coincides with Trump’s birthday

The massive military parade that President Donald Trump has long wanted is set to step off from the Lincoln Memorial on Saturday evening, with tanks, bands and thousands of troops.
1 year ago

Marines take over some security in LA while cities across US prep for ‘No Kings’ rallies

After a week of protests over federal immigration raids, about 200 Marines moved into LA on Friday to guard a federal building in the city.
1 year ago

Iranian missiles penetrated Israel’s air defenses Friday. How ironclad is the system?

Israel has developed a system capable of detecting incoming fire and deploying only if the projectile is headed toward people or a military installation.
1 year ago

Air India crash kills 241 people aboard, leaving 1 survivor, airline says

A passenger planes with more than 240 people on board crashed in the northwestern Indian city of Ahmedabad.
1 year ago

Brian Wilson, Beach Boys visionary leader and summer’s poet laureate, dies at 82

Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys has died at the age of 82.
1 year ago

Bison gores man in Yellowstone after visitors get too close

A bison gored a man Tuesday after a large group of visitors got too close to the animal in Yellowstone National Park, officials said.
1 year ago