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At World Cup stadiums, there will be zero tolerance for drones because of the threat they pose

With the World Cup about to kick off, security is heightened and there's a zero-tolerance policy for drones over or near stadiums during the 78 matches in 11 U.S. cities.
2 months ago

FBI seizing evidence at California plant where chemical tank overheated and forced evacuations

Federal authorities served a search warrant on at a Southern California aerospace facility where a chemical tank overheated.
2 months ago

Texas teen who fatally stabbed track athlete at school meet found guilty and sentenced to prison

A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old athlete from a rival track team has been found guilty of murder.
2 months ago

Largest ICE detention facility wasted millions and put detainees at risk, report finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — Mismanagement at a massive Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Texas created unsafe conditions that contributed to detainee deaths and suffering even as millions of wasted tax dollars enriched contractors, according to a federal report released Tuesday. The Government Accountability Office report documents serious problems at Camp East Montana, a sprawling tent facility at Fort Bliss […]
2 months ago

NASA unveils Artemis III astronauts to test technology for a future moon landing

NASA has revealed the crew for its Artemis III mission, the next step in eventually landing astronauts on the moon.
2 months ago

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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