Mayuko Ono and Mark Yamaguchi, Associated Press
Japan’s monkey sensation Punch gets thousands of birthday messages as he turns 1 on Sunday
Punch, the orphaned monkey at a Japanese zoo, had his first birthday this week, and received thousands of cards from well-wishers.34 minutes ago
Ben Finley, Associated Press
The US military says it’s thwarted an Iranian missile attack on American troops
Ballistic missiles launched by Iran at American forces in the Middle East were "successfully intercepted" the U.S. military said on Tuesday.22 hours ago
Geir Moulson, Kirsten Grieshaber and Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press
The suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack is killed in a confrontation with police
The suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack that left one person dead and 29 injured was shot and killed by police during a confrontation on Sunday in a suburb of the city.2 days ago
Samy Magdy and Elena Becatoros, Associated Press
Mediators see progress in efforts to halt Iran war as drone attacks rattle region
Mediators have achieved progress in getting the US and Iran back to negotiations, regional officials said Monday, after both sides paused attacks.2 days ago
Thomas Adamson, Associated Press
French wildfire created a monster cloud, unleashing lightning that ignited more fires
A wildfire in southwest France grew so powerful that its smoke column became a thunderstorm, generating lightning that struck the ground and ignited new fires.2 days ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL
Church of Jesus Christ announces 10 hymns to be included in ‘Hymns for Home and Church’
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released 10 new hymns that will be included in its new hymnbook on Thursday as part of a phased rollout of "Hymns for Home and Church."6 days ago
Jon Gambrell and Munir Ahmed, Associated Press
Iran and US persist in their attacks, as Pakistan tries to keep diplomacy alive
Diplomats sought Tuesday to salvage the collapsed interim deal between Iran and the US even as both countries continued to launch attacks.8 days ago
Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
US and Iran escalate strikes across Mideast; bridges and a water plant hit
The US and Iran escalated attacks across the Middle East on Friday, trading strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensified.12 days ago
Edgar H. Clemente, Associated Press
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
Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
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.13 days ago
Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
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
Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
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
Jon Gambrell and Josh Boak, Associated Press
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
Will Weissert and Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press
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,17 days ago
JON GAMBRELL, WILL WEISSERT and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN Associated Press
The US launches more strikes on Iran as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalates
The US launched several waves of strikes on Iran on Sunday over an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left a crew member missing earlier in the weekend.17 days ago
JON GAMBRELL and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press
US strikes Iran over latest ship attack and Tehran responds by hitting Arab states
The United States attacked Iran early Sunday over an Iranian strike on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left one crew member missing.17 days ago
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Sen. Lindsey Graham dies after a brief illness
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump, has died after a brief illness, according to his office. The South Carolina Republican was 71.17 days ago
Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
US and Iran exchange more attacks across the Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal
The US launched new airstrikes against Iran Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied Mideast countries in an exchange of fire that threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Middle East.20 days ago
Jon Gambrell and Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
US carries out another round of strikes on Iran after Trump says ceasefire is over
President Donald Trump warned Iran that the U.S. was preparing for another night of strikes, just hours after he said the ceasefire was over following Iranian attacks on American military sites in the Gulf.21 days ago
Jon Gambrell and Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
US launches new strikes against Iranian targets
The U.S. military launched a series of strikes against Iranian targets early Wednesday after three merchant ships were struck in the waters off Oman.22 days ago
The Associated Press
IOC ending neutral status vetting for Russian athletes ahead of 2028 LA Olympics
The IOC advised Olympic sports bodies Tuesday to end a three-year program vetting Russians for neutral status ahead of qualifying events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.22 days ago
Jon Gambrell and Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
Three tankers hit in the Strait of Hormuz as US revokes license authorizing sale of Iranian oil
Three tankers were struck by projectiles Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said, in the latest attacks targeting vessels moving through the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf.22 days ago
Steve Peoples and Linley Sanders, Associated Press
AP-NORC poll: About 3 in 10 US adults believe Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians
An AP-NORC poll found a dramatic erosion of support for longtime U.S. ally, Israel, with rising opposition from Democrats and signs of division among Republicans22 days ago
