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Vice President JD Vance speaks to members of the media after the U.S. and Iran held high-level talk...
Aamer Madhani, Jamey Keaten, Seung Min Kim and Josh Boak, Associated Press

Vance says talks with Iranian officials set ‘good foundation’ for a deal to end the war

Vice President JD Vance says his lengthy talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland created a good foundation for a final deal to end the Iran war.
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Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup Group...
Stephen Hawkins, AP Sports Writer

Lionel Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history with two more goals for Argentina

The Argentina captain, who many consider the greatest player of all time, scored two more World Cup goals on Monday in his team's 2-0 victory over Austria. That gave him a record total of 18 at the world's biggest tournament.
2 months ago
In this photo realised by Iran Presidentcy Office, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signs a memo...
The Associated Press

There are many questions about the Iran deal. Here are (some) answers

The brief document signed by U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is vague on some of the major questions left by the three-month regional conflict.
2 months ago
A man stands beside a fishing pole along the shore as cargo ships and commercial vessels are seen i...
Mae Anderson, Associated Press

Maritime data company says stranded ships have begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz

Major shipowners have begun moving vessels through the Strait of Hormuz since the U.S. and Iran signed an agreement Wednesday, according to maritime data company Lloyd’s List Intelligence. In a media briefing, Richard Meade, editor in chief of Lloyd’s List, said for the first time in 110 days, ships owned by major companies are transiting the strait […]
2 months ago
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to attend a musical interlude before a gala dinner as part of t...
The Associated Press

US-Iran deal takes ‘immediate effect’ after both sides sign, Pakistan premier says, formal ceremony still on for Friday

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he signed an agreement with Iran Wednesday that U.S. officials say calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waive sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely in a major concession from Washington. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who helped mediate the […]
2 months ago
People protest outside Los Angeles Stadium before the World Cup Group G soccer match between Iran a...
Munir Ahmed and Lee Keath, Associated Press

What to know about the deal to end the Iran war

The United States and Iran have reached a tentative deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The deal has been brokered mainly by Pakistan.
2 months ago
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer attends a press conference to announce government action to p...
Sylvia Hui and Brian Melley, Associated Press

UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube

Britain will ban children under 16 from using social media apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube from early next year.
2 months ago
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson holds the MVP trophy after the Knicks defeated the San Antonio ...
Brian Mahoney, AP Basketball Writer

The Knicks made a championship run that will be remembered in New York and in NBA history

The Knicks will be remembered long after the confetti is picked up off the streets of Broadway.
2 months ago
A plane carrying passengers planning to spend a sunny afternoon skydiving crashed Sunday in Missour...
Associated Press

12 dead in crash of plane on skydiving outing in Missouri, authorities say

Authorities say 12 people were killed when a plane crashed in Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said in a statement that troopers were on the scene, assisting the Butler Police Department & Bates County Sheriff’s Office.
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DAVID A. LIEB, Associated Press

Some people are making guns with 3D printers. A new law seeks to cancel their print jobs

Legislation in two of the nation's most populous states could force 3D printers to come equipped with technology blocking them from making guns.
2 months ago
Women take a selfie as the wall of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is covered in...
Steven Sloan, Associated Press

Trump’s name is gone from the Kennedy Center’s facade, according to a top official at the arts venue

The letters spelling out President Donald Trump's name on the facade of Kennedy Center are now gone.
2 months ago
Residents swim and play in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz while cargo ships and commercial vess...
Munir Ahmed, Samy Magdy and Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

Trump to discuss Strait of Hormuz demining efforts at G7 as confidence grows for Iran war deal

Momentum for a deal to end the Iran war is growing.
2 months ago
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Associated Press

Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, citing progress in negotiations

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he has called off new military strikes on Iran, hours after threatening to escalate the war.
2 months ago
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MATTHEW PERRONE, Associated Press

FDA’s e-cigarette authorization: Fruity vapes not significantly better than tobacco ones

A new memo from U.S. health regulators is raising questions about the FDA's recent decision to authorize the first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adult smokers.
2 months ago
FILE - Canadian and American flags are shown on the Gordie Howe Bridge under construction between W...
Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press

Opening of Canada-US bridge that Trump threatened to block is delayed over unresolved ‘issues’

The opening of a Canadian-U.S. bridge across the Detroit River was delayed on Thursday due to "outstanding issues."
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Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press

Scientists discover a deep whale graveyard that is teeming with life

Scientists have unearthed communities of marine life — including jellyfish, tubeworms and brittle stars — thriving on a millions-year-old whale graveyard.
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FILE - A cosmic detector is housed underground at the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory in ...
Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press

An underground detector in China unveils its first major findings about mysterious ghost particles

A massive underground detector aimed at understanding the mysterious ghost particles in our universe released its first major results on Wednesday.
2 months ago
Honda is recalling more than 800,000 vehicles because rear suspension components may fail and cause...
Associated Press

Honda recalls more than 880,000 cars due to a problem with rear suspension components

Honda is recalling more than 800,000 vehicles because rear suspension components may fail and cause drivers to lose control, increasing the chances of a crash or injury.
2 months ago
A woman walks past a mural depicting a U.S. aircraft carrier under missile attack in downtown Tehra...
Jon Gambrell and Michelle L. Price, Associated Press

US military says it’s striking ‘multiple targets’ in Iran in latest escalation of tensions

The U.S. military says it’s begun another round of strikes against Iran. U.S. Central Command said in a social media post that the military is striking “multiple targets in Iran” and that it’s being done “in response to Iran’s unwarranted and continued aggression.”
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Rows of desks fill the FBI's Joint Operations Center in New York, Thursday, June 4, 2026, ahead of ...
Josh Funk, AP Transportation Writer

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
Water is sprayed on a damaged tank at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove, Calif., on Sunday, May 24, 202...
Christopher Weber, Associated Press

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.
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JAMIE STENGLE, Associated Press

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
A projectile streaks through the sky over central Israel during an Iranian missile attack, Sunday, ...
Jon Gambrell, Darlene Superville and Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press

US says it has begun strikes against Iran following crash of Army Apache helicopter off Oman coast

The U.S. military announced that it has begun strikes against Iran following the crash of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman.
2 months ago
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Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press

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