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Trump says he’ll ‘hold off’ on attacking Iran on Tuesday but tells military to be ready ‘on a moment’s notice’

Trump says he’ll ‘hold off’ on attacking Iran on Tuesday but tells military to be ready ‘on a moment’s notice’

Trump says he’ll ‘hold off’ on attacking Iran on Tuesday but tells military to be ready ‘on a moment’s notice’
Business|Political|US|World

The New York Times sues the Pentagon a second time over Hegseth's media restrictions

The New York Times sued the Defense Department Monday for the second time in recent months over media access

The New York Times sues the Pentagon a second time over Hegseth's media restrictions
Entertainment|Political|Sports|World

Former NBA champ Rick Fox appointed opposition senator in the Bahamas after election loss

Retired three-time NBA champion Rick Fox has been appointed a senator for the main opposition party in the Bahamas after losing a bid for a legislative seat in last week's general election

Former NBA champ Rick Fox appointed opposition senator in the Bahamas after election loss
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

US pauses joint defense effort with Canada that dates to WWII

The U.S. says it's pausing participation on a joint board with Canada for continental defense that dates to World War II

US pauses joint defense effort with Canada that dates to WWII
Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Political|World

Battleground state with few combatants – why Pennsylvania’s primaries lack competition

Despite Pennsylvania’s status as a fiercely contested swing state, many local and state primary races in the 2026 primaries draw little competition at all.

Battleground state with few combatants – why Pennsylvania’s primaries lack competition
Arts|Crime|Political|US|World

ICE officer charged with assault in shooting during Minneapolis immigration crackdown

ICE officer charged with assault in shooting during Minneapolis immigration crackdown

ICE officer charged with assault in shooting during Minneapolis immigration crackdown
Election|Political|US|World

Democratic senators call for 2020 election denier Kurt Olsen's removal from post

A group of Democratic lawmakers is calling for the removal of Kurt Olsen, the White House’s election security czar, claiming his time working as a special

Democratic senators call for 2020 election denier Kurt Olsen's removal from post
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices keep swinging, and so do stocks worldwide

Oil prices and stock markets worldwide swung with uncertainty about what will happen with the Iran war

Oil prices keep swinging, and so do stocks worldwide
Crime|Political

Mississippi lawmaker Jeff Hale arrested in Hernando on DUI, reckless driving charges

Mississippi lawmaker Jeff Hale arrested in Hernando on DUI, reckless driving charges

Mississippi lawmaker Jeff Hale arrested in Hernando on DUI, reckless driving charges
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Technology|World

Explosion at Searsmont lumber mill kills Maine firefighter, leaves multiple in critical condition

Explosion at Searsmont lumber mill kills Maine firefighter, leaves multiple in critical condition

Explosion at Searsmont lumber mill kills Maine firefighter, leaves multiple in critical condition
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Cuba’s president warns of ‘bloodbath’ if US takes military action

Cuba’s president warns of ‘bloodbath’ if US takes military action

Cuba’s president warns of ‘bloodbath’ if US takes military action
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli troops intercept a flotilla off Cyprus as it tries to breach the Gaza blockade

The Israeli military has intercepted boats in international waters off the coast of Cyprus, part of a flotilla attempting to break Israel's naval blockade of Gaza

Israeli troops intercept a flotilla off Cyprus as it tries to breach the Gaza blockade
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Bessent grants a 30-day extension for Russian oil in tankers as Iran war squeezes supply

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. will give a 30-day extension for countries to import Russian oil already in tankers at sea

Bessent grants a 30-day extension for Russian oil in tankers as Iran war squeezes supply
Americas|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

A humanitarian aid ship from Mexico docks in Havana as US-Cuba tensions escalate

A ship carrying humanitarian aid from Mexico and Uruguay has arrived in Havana to help ease Cuba’s spiraling crises

A humanitarian aid ship from Mexico docks in Havana as US-Cuba tensions escalate
Economy|Environment|Health|Political

Advocates call for restored funding to address contaminated water in rural California

Advocates call for restored funding to address contaminated water in rural California

Advocates call for restored funding to address contaminated water in rural California
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Family wants answers after 28-year-old woman dies just days before parole at Michigan's only women's prison

Family wants answers after 28-year-old woman dies just days before parole at Michigan's only women's prison

Family wants answers after 28-year-old woman dies just days before parole at Michigan's only women's prison
Business|Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Trial begins for former Virginia assistant principal after 6-year-old student shot teacher

A former Virginia assistant principal is on trial, accused of ignoring warnings that a student brought a loaded gun to an elementary school

Trial begins for former Virginia assistant principal after 6-year-old student shot teacher
Environment|Europe|Political|World

Greenland's prime minister tells Trump's envoy self-determination cannot be negotiated

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen says a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy to the Arctic, Jeff Landry, was positive but emphasized Greenland's commitment to self-determination

Greenland's prime minister tells Trump's envoy self-determination cannot be negotiated
Crime|Political|Science|Technology

Why Ohio doesn't have any artificial intelligence regulations

Why Ohio doesn't have any artificial intelligence regulations

Why Ohio doesn't have any artificial intelligence regulations
Political|Sports|Technology|US|World

A potential helipad and new parking spots are the latest changes at the White House

A potential helipad and new parking spots are the latest changes at the White House

A potential helipad and new parking spots are the latest changes at the White House
Crime|Europe|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Lebanon death toll reaches 3,000 in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah

The death toll in the latest fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has surpassed 3,000

Lebanon death toll reaches 3,000 in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Georgia Republicans scramble to pick a candidate to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff

Georgia Republican Rep. Mike Collins is positioning himself as a strong supporter of Donald Trump in his bid to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff

Georgia Republicans scramble to pick a candidate to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|US

US Supreme Court turns away Eli Lilly's challenge to whistleblower law

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US Supreme Court turns away Eli Lilly's challenge to whistleblower law
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

Supreme Court rejects appeals from drug manufacturers over Medicare price negotiations

The Supreme Court has rejected appeals from pharmaceutical companies that object to negotiating Medicare drug prices with the federal government

Supreme Court rejects appeals from drug manufacturers over Medicare price negotiations
Arts|Education|Opinion|Political|Science|World

Trump’s Cabinet dramatically changed American foreign policy while the president made noise – a scholar of presidential rhetoric explains

The president’s barrage of pronouncements on foreign policy mean his Cabinet members’ statements on foreign policy have become more reliable indicators of administration positions.

Trump’s Cabinet dramatically changed American foreign policy while the president made noise – a scholar of presidential rhetoric explains
Europe|MidEast|Opinion|Political|World

Why the Iran war is breaking the US-European strategic alliance

European leaders are learning they cannot rely on Washington, and that the US will act against their interests and at their economic expense.

Why the Iran war is breaking the US-European strategic alliance
Health|Political|Science|World

US states reject anti-vaccine bills as public health groups fight MAHA

Dozens of state anti-vaccine bills backed by "Make America Healthy Again" supporters have failed after public health groups won over Republican state

US states reject anti-vaccine bills as public health groups fight MAHA
Election|Political

What to expect in Oregon’s primaries

Oregon’s Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek and the nearly two dozen challengers hoping to defeat her are among the candidates on the ballot in Oregon's primary

What to expect in Oregon’s primaries
Election|Political|US

What to expect in Kentucky’s primaries

One of President Donald Trump’s most vocal critics within the Republican Party faces a tough primary challenge in Kentucky’s state primary

What to expect in Kentucky’s primaries
Election|Political|US|World

What to expect in Alabama's primaries

Alabama voters will choose nominees for U.S. Senate, governor and a full slate of state and local offices

What to expect in Alabama's primaries
Election|Political|World

What to expect in Georgia's primaries

Voting will conclude in the swing state of Georgia in competitive primaries for governor and a U.S. Senate seat that could decide control of the closely divided chamber

What to expect in Georgia's primaries
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

What to expect in Pennsylvania’s primaries

Pennsylvania Democrats will pick nominees to unseat a trio of vulnerable Republican members of Congress in a state primary on Tuesday

What to expect in Pennsylvania’s primaries
Americas|Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Political|World

Will White House correspondents' dinner be rescheduled? Some say: ‘Let’s call the whole thing off’

And now, back to our regularly scheduled programming

Will White House correspondents' dinner be rescheduled? Some say: ‘Let’s call the whole thing off’
Interview|Political|Sports

Brian Kemp passed on a Georgia Senate run. Then he threw himself in the middle of the GOP primary

Brian Kemp passed on a Georgia Senate run. Then he threw himself in the middle of the GOP primary

Brian Kemp passed on a Georgia Senate run. Then he threw himself in the middle of the GOP primary
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says it has 'serious expectations' for Putin's trip to China

Russia has high expectations for President Vladimir Putin's trip to China this week, and the two sides will use it to develop their "privileged partnership", the Kremlin

Kremlin says it has 'serious expectations' for Putin's trip to China
Arts|Environment|Political|US

‘It’s not supposed to look like you’re going to dive in’: Historians criticize Trump’s Reflecting Pool makeover as group sues

‘It’s not supposed to look like you’re going to dive in’: Historians criticize Trump’s Reflecting Pool makeover as group sues

‘It’s not supposed to look like you’re going to dive in’: Historians criticize Trump’s Reflecting Pool makeover as group sues
MidEast|Political|World

‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues warning to Iran after national security team meeting

‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues warning to Iran after national security team meeting

‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues warning to Iran after national security team meeting
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Trump has only one real option to slash gas prices

Trump has only one real option to slash gas prices

Trump has only one real option to slash gas prices
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippine Senate convenes as impeachment court to try vice president as political storm rages

The Philippine Senate has convened as an impeachment court for Vice President Sara Duterte's trial over criminal charges

Philippine Senate convenes as impeachment court to try vice president as political storm rages
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Hong Kong court hears final arguments in the trial of Tiananmen vigil organizers

A Hong Kong court has started hearing final arguments in the national security trial of two organizers of vigils commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown

Hong Kong court hears final arguments in the trial of Tiananmen vigil organizers
MidEast|Political|World

Guns on the television and in Iran’s streets as Trump renews war threats

Guns on the television and in Iran’s streets as Trump renews war threats

Guns on the television and in Iran’s streets as Trump renews war threats
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

From a ‘board of trade’ to Boeing planes, what did Xi and Trump actually agree to?

From a ‘board of trade’ to Boeing planes, what did Xi and Trump actually agree to?

From a ‘board of trade’ to Boeing planes, what did Xi and Trump actually agree to?
Business|Economy|Political|World

China agrees to boost trade for US beef and poultry following Trump-Xi summit

The White House says China has agreed to increase its imports of U.S. agricultural products like beef and poultry, after President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing last week

China agrees to boost trade for US beef and poultry following Trump-Xi summit
Political|World

Trump-backed faith event features conservative Christians as critics decry blurring of church-state lines

A Trump administration-backed celebration of U.S. religious

Trump-backed faith event features conservative Christians as critics decry blurring of church-state lines
Political|US|World

National Mall prayer event sparks concern about Trump administration eroding the wall between church and state

National Mall prayer event sparks concern about Trump administration eroding the wall between church and state

National Mall prayer event sparks concern about Trump administration eroding the wall between church and state
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Trump admin considers nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies targeted in DOJ investigations, sources say

Trump admin considers nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies targeted in DOJ investigations, sources say

Trump admin considers nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies targeted in DOJ investigations, sources say
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World

Bulgarians cheer 'Bangaranga' and the country's first Eurovision win

Bulgarians celebrated on Sunday their country's surprise first win in the Eurovision Song Contest as they welcomed home Dara, who triumphed with her catchy, crowd-pleasing,

Bulgarians cheer 'Bangaranga' and the country's first Eurovision win
Business|Economy|Political|World

China to buy at least $17 billion in US agricultural products annually, White House says

China has committed to purchasing at least $17 billion of U.S. agricultural products in 2026, 2027 and 2028, the White House said in a fact sheet released on Sunday.

China to buy at least $17 billion in US agricultural products annually, White House says
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Cassidy tried to get along with Trump after his impeachment vote. Retribution came anyway

It was a hurdle too high for Bill Cassidy to clear

Cassidy tried to get along with Trump after his impeachment vote. Retribution came anyway