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U.S. and Iranian attacks continue as tensions mount on a key waterway in the Red Sea
The attacks overshadowed diplomatic efforts in Pakistan, one of the conflict's mediators, where a senior Iranian official held talks potentially aimed at reviving a collapsed ceas…
What forecasters expect this hurricane season, as Tropical Storm Bertha edges along
The El Niño weather pattern could limit how many Atlantic storms form this year. But unusually warm waters temperatures mean the risk of destructive storms is still high.
Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall but damage appears limited
Storm damage is expected to be limited because the El Niño weather pattern will counter its worst effects. But unusually warm waters in the Atlantic means the risk of destructive …
Trump has campaigned more so far in 2026 midterms than he did at this point in 2018
Heading to Georgia on Wednesday, President Trump is campaigning more often this year than he did in the same period for 2018 and has already rallied for a dozen candidates in toss…
Trump-backed candidates, 2020 election deniers, win Arizona primaries
The primaries set the field for what are expected to be heated contests for Congress and governor in a swing state this fall.
Mamdani says New York City can't arrest Netanyahu but the federal government should
New York Mayor Mamdani said the city would not be able to execute an arrest warrant issued by the top war-crimes court for Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, but urged the federal gover…
French lawmakers approve a sweeping social media ban for children under 15
The move makes France the first country in the European Union to pass a blanket ban on platforms as concerns grow worldwide over the harmful effects of digital content on kids.
'It makes me different': Meet the women breaking world records in lumberjack sports
The BBC finds out what is driving the sports' increasing popularity with women and what it takes to be the best.
Beluga whales relocated from closed Canadian marine park arrive in US
Six beluga whales have arrived in the US after being moved from a Canadian marine park that could no longer care for them.
Staying in a job for the health insurance? About 1 in 4 Americans do, a survey says
About 24% of U.S. employees stay in unwanted jobs just for health insurance, a report out Wednesday finds. Up significantly since 2021, the uptick in "job lock" is a concerning si…
Gruesome images in D4vd hearing are 'worst nightmare' for teen girl's family
The court hears the singer ordered a body bag, chainsaws and an inflatable pool to dispose of the teen's body.
House votes to extend government funding, aiming to avoid an election year shutdown
Lawmakers are hoping to avoid a third shutdown since last September. The stopgap funding measure now heads to the Senate, where it faces an uncertain future.
Judge rules Trump must hand over records sought by BBC in defamation case
The judge grants a motion to compel the release of files held by the Donald J Trump Revocable Trust.
Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says
Some senators pushed back on Hegseth's funding request as he testified at a pivotal time in the war.
Smithsonian too focused on 'oppressors and the oppressed,' say House Republicans
In a House DOGE subcommittee hearing, GOP representatives excoriated the director of the National Museum of American History, following a White House report earlier this month tha…
Ukraine's Zelenskyy fires his military chief after protests and names a new one
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces following days of protests demanding his removal. Zelenskyy appointed My…
'He launched me in the air' - Grandfather recounts terrifying Yellowstone Park bison attack
The 65-year-old says the animal was not showing any aggression until it picked a target - "that target happened to be me."
Canada's Carney faces tough choice on US trade - fight back or hold steady
The Canadian leader must weigh whether to make more concessions or take a tough stance as difficult trade talks drag on.
Nicaragua's President Ortega says no more elections, extending his 20-year rule
The announcement effectively canceled Nicaragua's next elections, originally scheduled for November 2027.
'Software error' led to almost 400 non-citizens voting in New Jersey, governor says
The department of motor vehicles wrongly registered 6,600 non-Americans to vote, despite their indicating they were not US citizens.
Is that food really made with 100% avocado oil? Likely not
A new study finds that consumers who are paying a premium for foods advertised as made with avocado oil are probably not getting what they think they're buying.
Godzilla vs Kong actress Kaylee Hottle dies in crash at 18
She portrayed a young deaf orphan named Jia in the 2021 blockbuster and its 2024 sequel.
Trial opens for US mum who says postpartum issues led her to killing own children
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer and her husband say she suffered hallucinations and delusions after giving birth.
Watch rescuers save missing dog from San Francisco Bay
Rescuers in boats race toward the dog before making a one-handed grab to pluck the pup out of the water.