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Outdated intel likely led US to carry out deadly strike on Iranian elementary school, AP sources say

Outdated intelligence has likely led to the United States carrying out a deadly missile strike on an elementary school in Iran that killed over 165 people, many of them children, in the opening hours of the conflict, according to a U.S. official and a second person briefed on findings of a preliminary U

March 12, 2026
Outdated intel likely led US to carry out deadly strike on Iranian elementary school, AP sources say
Crime|Education|Political|World

China adopts an ethnic unity law that critics say will cement assimilation

China has adopted a sweeping ethnic unity law that critics say tightens assimilation and weakens minority rights

March 12, 2026
China adopts an ethnic unity law that critics say will cement assimilation
Business|Economy|Political|World

Pentagon blocks photographers from Hegseth's briefings on the Iran war

The Pentagon has not permitted photographers to cover Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's last two briefings on the war in Iran, and hasn't explained the change in longstanding policy

March 11, 2026
Pentagon blocks photographers from Hegseth's briefings on the Iran war
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Political|Sports

Sarah Ferguson publicly criticized Epstein. In private, she apologized to her ‘supreme friend’

Sarah Ferguson publicly criticized Epstein. In private, she apologized to her ‘supreme friend’

March 12, 2026
Sarah Ferguson publicly criticized Epstein. In private, she apologized to her ‘supreme friend’
Asia|Economy|Political|World

For nearly two weeks, Chinese fighter jets stopped buzzing Taiwan. No one seems to know why.

For nearly two weeks, Chinese fighter jets stopped buzzing Taiwan. No one seems to know why.

March 12, 2026
For nearly two weeks, Chinese fighter jets stopped buzzing Taiwan. No one seems to know why.
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

South Korean lawmakers pass law to manage Seoul's pledge of $350 billion in US investments

South Korean lawmakers have passed a law to implement a pledge of $350 billion in U.S. investments Seoul made last year to avoid the Trump administration’s highest tariffs

March 12, 2026
South Korean lawmakers pass law to manage Seoul's pledge of $350 billion in US investments
Africa|Crime|Political|World

South Africa deploys soldiers to the streets to tackle organized and violent crime

South Africa has deployed troops to the streets of the country's biggest city to help police fight gang violence and illegal mining

March 11, 2026
South Africa deploys soldiers to the streets to tackle organized and violent crime
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on Gulf neighbors

Iran targeted the world’s busiest international airport Wednesday and attacked commercial ships as U.S. and Israeli strikes rocked Tehran, while the United Nations’ most powerful body demanded a halt to the Islamic Republic’s strikes on its Gulf neighbors that threaten global oil supplies

March 11, 2026
Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on Gulf neighbors
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Kast takes office as Chile marks its sharpest shift to the right since dictatorship

Far-right leader José Antonio Kast has been sworn in as Chile’s president in the nation’s most pronounced rightward shift since the return of democracy in 1990

March 11, 2026
Kast takes office as Chile marks its sharpest shift to the right since dictatorship
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump touts cutting drug prices, slams fellow Republican Rep. Massie during stops in Ohio, Kentucky

President Donald Trump used a swing through Ohio and Kentucky to push an economic message and attack fellow Republican Rep. Thomas Massie — even as the conflict in Iran threatened to overshadow all else

March 11, 2026
Trump touts cutting drug prices, slams fellow Republican Rep. Massie during stops in Ohio, Kentucky
Economy|Political|World

Lawmakers vent frustration over DHS shutdown as lines grow at nation's airports

Senators are venting their frustrations about the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security as travelers endure long lines at airports

March 12, 2026
Lawmakers vent frustration over DHS shutdown as lines grow at nation's airports
Crime|Environment|Health|Political|World

What we know on the 12th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 12th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

March 11, 2026
What we know on the 12th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Epstein's longtime accountant testifies on his wealth and business ties

House lawmakers are digging into Jeffrey Epstein’s sprawling financial portfolio

March 12, 2026
Epstein's longtime accountant testifies on his wealth and business ties
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme Court

The Trump administration is opening a new trade investigation into manufacturing in foreign countries

March 12, 2026
Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme Court
Crime|Environment|Health|Political|US|World

Tornadoes kill 2 in northwestern Indiana and raze buildings in Kankakee, Illinois

Tornadoes have killed at least two people in northwest Indiana and leveled buildings in Kankakee, Illinois

March 11, 2026
Tornadoes kill 2 in northwestern Indiana and raze buildings in Kankakee, Illinois
Business|Crime|Economy|Political

Longtime Epstein accountant testifies behind closed doors for roughly 7 hours in House Oversight probe

Longtime Epstein accountant testifies behind closed doors for roughly 7 hours in House Oversight probe

March 11, 2026
Longtime Epstein accountant testifies behind closed doors for roughly 7 hours in House Oversight probe
Crime|Health|Political|US|World

Officer having 'anxiety attack' took ambulance sent for man dying from police shooting, report says

A man who was shot by Connecticut police last year and later died had to wait 10 extra minutes for another ambulance to arrive at the scene, after another officer having an “anxiety attack” took the first one

March 12, 2026
Officer having 'anxiety attack' took ambulance sent for man dying from police shooting, report says
Crime|Political|US|World

UN panel says racist hate speech by Trump and other US leaders has led to human rights violations

A U_N_-backed panel of independent experts focusing on racial discrimination says racist hate speech by U_S_ President Donald Trump and other American political leaders, along with a crackdown on immigration in the United States, have led to “grave human rights violations.”

March 12, 2026
UN panel says racist hate speech by Trump and other US leaders has led to human rights violations
Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

CDC vaccine committee drops push to stop recommending mRNA Covid-19 shots, for now

CDC vaccine committee drops push to stop recommending mRNA Covid-19 shots, for now

March 12, 2026
CDC vaccine committee drops push to stop recommending mRNA Covid-19 shots, for now
Election|Political|US

Should Trump endorse Cornyn? Some Texas Republicans say it would be a MAGA 'mistake'

President Donald Trump is weighing an endorsement in the Texas Republican Senate runoff, and some state party members say he risks backing the wrong candidate

March 12, 2026
Should Trump endorse Cornyn? Some Texas Republicans say it would be a MAGA 'mistake'
Political

Trump leaned toward endorsing Cornyn. Then the leaks started — and Paxton made a ‘genius move’

Trump leaned toward endorsing Cornyn. Then the leaks started — and Paxton made a ‘genius move’

March 12, 2026
Trump leaned toward endorsing Cornyn. Then the leaks started — and Paxton made a ‘genius move’
Economy|Political|World

US will permanently close the consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, its closest mission to Afghanistan

The State Department will permanently close the U.S. consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, which has been America’s closest diplomatic mission to the Afghan border

March 12, 2026
US will permanently close the consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, its closest mission to Afghanistan
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Widow of Haiti president describes his killing at US trial of four charged with conspiracy

The widow of Haiti’s last elected president described being shot and wounded during the 2021 assassination of her husband Jovenel Moïse

March 12, 2026
Widow of Haiti president describes his killing at US trial of four charged with conspiracy
Education|Political

States sue the Trump administration to challenge policy requiring colleges to collect race data

A coalition of 17 state Democratic attorneys general has filed a lawsuit challenging a Trump administration policy that requires higher education institutions to collect data showing they aren't considering race in admissions

March 12, 2026
States sue the Trump administration to challenge policy requiring colleges to collect race data
Education|MidEast|Political|World

US strike likely hit a school in Iran due to outdated intelligence, sources briefed on initial findings say

US strike likely hit a school in Iran due to outdated intelligence, sources briefed on initial findings say

March 12, 2026
US strike likely hit a school in Iran due to outdated intelligence, sources briefed on initial findings say
Opinion|Political|World

Congress still has ways to throttle back Trump’s war with Iran – and to ask questions

As critics question President Trump’s motivations for war on Iran, it’s not just about politics. It’s about the Constitution and whether Congress has any hope of checking the president’s warmaking.

March 12, 2026
Congress still has ways to throttle back Trump’s war with Iran – and to ask questions
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Ecuador readies a major offensive on criminal groups with US logistical support

Ecuador's interior minister says the country is preparing a major crackdown on criminal groups set to begin this weekend with logistical support from the United States

March 12, 2026
Ecuador readies a major offensive on criminal groups with US logistical support
Africa|Economy|Political|World

South Africa summons new US ambassador over criticism as rift deepens

South Africa says the new U.S. ambassador has been summoned to explain his criticism of the country’s policies

March 11, 2026
South Africa summons new US ambassador over criticism as rift deepens
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump keeps telling America he's winning in Iran. He's less clear in explaining how the war ends

When it comes to the war with Iran, President Donald Trump has cycled from calls for “unconditional surrender” to sounding amenable to an end state in which Iran trades one hard-line ayatollah for another

March 11, 2026
Trump keeps telling America he's winning in Iran. He's less clear in explaining how the war ends
Election|Political|US|World

Federal distrust prompts some Democratic states to protect polling places, election records

Democratic-led states alarmed by the prospect of federal immigration officers patrolling the polls during this year’s midterm elections are taking steps to counter what they see as a potential tactic to intimidate voters

March 11, 2026
Federal distrust prompts some Democratic states to protect polling places, election records
Crime|Europe|Political|World

British PM was warned of ‘reputational risk’ over Mandelson’s ties to Epstein, files show

British PM was warned of ‘reputational risk’ over Mandelson’s ties to Epstein, files show

March 11, 2026
British PM was warned of ‘reputational risk’ over Mandelson’s ties to Epstein, files show
Business|Crime|Political

US Sen. Jon Husted testifies remotely in ex-FirstEnergy executives' corruption trial

Republican U.S. Sen. Jon Husted has testified remotely in Akron, Ohio, in the high-profile corruption trial of two former FirstEnergy Corp. executives

March 11, 2026
US Sen. Jon Husted testifies remotely in ex-FirstEnergy executives' corruption trial
Political|World

Source: New Iranian supreme leader had fractured foot and face lacerations on first day of war

Source: New Iranian supreme leader had fractured foot and face lacerations on first day of war

March 11, 2026
Source: New Iranian supreme leader had fractured foot and face lacerations on first day of war
Education|Health|Political|Science

‘Betrayed’: Families are dealing with dashed hopes after pivot on autism treatment

‘Betrayed’: Families are dealing with dashed hopes after pivot on autism treatment

March 11, 2026
‘Betrayed’: Families are dealing with dashed hopes after pivot on autism treatment
Arts|Education|Election|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US

Jill Biden opens up in memoir about Joe Biden's decision to end his 2024 reelection bid

Jill Biden says she wants to “set the record straight” as she breaks her silence about Joe Biden’s decision to end his 2024 presidential reelection bid under pressure from Democrats who were concerned about his age and viability against Republican Donald Trump

March 11, 2026
Jill Biden opens up in memoir about Joe Biden's decision to end his 2024 reelection bid
Political|Technology|World

Exclusive: Russia is giving Iran specific advice on drone tactics, Western intelligence source tells CNN

Exclusive: Russia is giving Iran specific advice on drone tactics, Western intelligence source tells CNN

March 11, 2026
Exclusive: Russia is giving Iran specific advice on drone tactics, Western intelligence source tells CNN
Arts|Education|Lifestyle|Political

Patriots and loyalists both rallied around St. Patrick’s Day during the Revolutionary War

By the Revolutionary War in the late 1770s, those marking the anniversary of St. Patrick’s death on March 17 included Irish immigrants in the Continental Army and those serving the British Redcoats.

March 11, 2026
Patriots and loyalists both rallied around St. Patrick’s Day during the Revolutionary War
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Drone strike kills UN aid worker in the eastern Congo city of Goma

A series of explosions attributed to drones has killed at least one person as the attack rocked downtown Goma in eastern Congo

March 11, 2026
Drone strike kills UN aid worker in the eastern Congo city of Goma
Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

'Social workers showed up with donuts, but no housing:' Homeless encampment closures raising eyebrows

'Social workers showed up with donuts, but no housing:' Homeless encampment closures raising eyebrows

March 11, 2026
'Social workers showed up with donuts, but no housing:' Homeless encampment closures raising eyebrows
Political|Science|Technology|World

Photos appear to show US Tomahawk missile fragments at site of deadly Iran school strike

Photos appear to show US Tomahawk missile fragments at site of deadly Iran school strike

March 11, 2026
Photos appear to show US Tomahawk missile fragments at site of deadly Iran school strike
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Lords a-leaving: Britain is ejecting hereditary nobles from Parliament after 700 years

Britain is ending the centuries-old tradition of hereditary aristocrats sitting in Parliament’s House of Lords

March 11, 2026
Lords a-leaving: Britain is ejecting hereditary nobles from Parliament after 700 years
Political|Sports|Travel|World

Homesick, but hopeful: The World Baseball Classic is giving Venezuelans a reason to dance at a time of intense upheaval

Homesick, but hopeful: The World Baseball Classic is giving Venezuelans a reason to dance at a time of intense upheaval

March 11, 2026
Homesick, but hopeful: The World Baseball Classic is giving Venezuelans a reason to dance at a time of intense upheaval
Election|Political|US

Democrat Shawn Harris to face Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller in runoff to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

Democrat Shawn Harris to face Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller in runoff to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

March 11, 2026
Democrat Shawn Harris to face Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller in runoff to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
Election|Political|US

Virginia's former first lady to run for Congress in newly drawn district

Former Virginia first lady Dorothy McAuliffe is running for Congress in a newly drawn district that favors Democrats

March 11, 2026
Virginia's former first lady to run for Congress in newly drawn district
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|US|World

Trump administration to restore Global Entry program as DHS shutdown impacts travel

Trump administration to restore Global Entry program as DHS shutdown impacts travel

March 11, 2026
Trump administration to restore Global Entry program as DHS shutdown impacts travel
MidEast|Political|World

Lebanon's latest conflict brings rare public backlash against Hezbollah as war flares again

Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon are driving thousands of families to flee again, and some longtime Hezbollah supporters are now openly blaming the group

March 11, 2026
Lebanon's latest conflict brings rare public backlash against Hezbollah as war flares again
Economy|Election|Political|US

Trump has one prescription for midterms. House Republicans have another

President Donald Trump insisted he had the answer for Republicans anxious about losing their congressional majority this year

March 11, 2026
Trump has one prescription for midterms. House Republicans have another
Election|Finance|Political|US

Trump-backed Fuller and Democrat Harris move to Georgia runoff to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene

Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris are advancing to an April 7 runoff for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former U.S. House seat in Georgia

March 10, 2026
Trump-backed Fuller and Democrat Harris move to Georgia runoff to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Canada's Liberals closer to a majority government after another opposition defection

The defection of another opposition lawmaker is all but assuring Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will have a majority government soon

March 11, 2026
Canada's Liberals closer to a majority government after another opposition defection
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

The Latest: About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, Pentagon says

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that Tuesday would be the most intense day yet of U.S. strikes inside Iran

March 10, 2026
The Latest: About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, Pentagon says
Crime|Political|US|World

What we know about the 2 terror suspects accused of tossing makeshift bombs near the NYC mayor’s home

What we know about the 2 terror suspects accused of tossing makeshift bombs near the NYC mayor’s home

March 10, 2026
What we know about the 2 terror suspects accused of tossing makeshift bombs near the NYC mayor’s home
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Mamdani walks fine line between his identity and politics in wake of attempted ISIS-inspired attack

Mamdani walks fine line between his identity and politics in wake of attempted ISIS-inspired attack

March 11, 2026
Mamdani walks fine line between his identity and politics in wake of attempted ISIS-inspired attack
Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korean leader Kim watches cruise missile tests with his daughter

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his teenage daughter have observed tests of strategic cruise missiles fired from a warship as North Korea threatened responses to U.S.-South Korean military drills

March 11, 2026
North Korean leader Kim watches cruise missile tests with his daughter
Business|Economy|Political|World

US says it destroyed 16 mine-laying vessels as Iran threatens to block Gulf oil exports

The U.S. says it took out more than a dozen mine-laying Iranian vessels, and the Islamic Republic vowed to block the region’s oil exports, saying it would not allow “even a single liter” to be shipped to its enemies

March 10, 2026
US says it destroyed 16 mine-laying vessels as Iran threatens to block Gulf oil exports
Election|Political|US

Longtime US Rep. Bennie Thompson defeats young Democratic challenger in Mississippi primary

Longtime U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson has won the Democratic nomination for Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District

March 10, 2026
Longtime US Rep. Bennie Thompson defeats young Democratic challenger in Mississippi primary
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

FBI finds explosive residue in storage unit after 2 men are charged with lighting bombs in NYC

The FBI found explosive residue in a Pennsylvania storage unit after two men were charged with bringing homemade bombs to a protest outside the home of New York City’s mayor

March 10, 2026
FBI finds explosive residue in storage unit after 2 men are charged with lighting bombs in NYC
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Sports|World

What we know on the 11th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 11th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

March 10, 2026
What we know on the 11th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Africa|Americas|Asia|Australia|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Food|Health|Interview|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|Travel|US|Videos|World

Ronda Rousey says her double-comeback bout with Gina Carano is the biggest fight in MMA right now

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano say their meeting on May 16 is the biggest fight that can be made in mixed martial arts, and they’re both thrilled to end their lengthy retirements for the long-awaited showdown

March 11, 2026
Ronda Rousey says her double-comeback bout with Gina Carano is the biggest fight in MMA right now
Arts|Political|Science|Technology

Trump’s designs for Air Force One echo TWA, US Airways, Obama’s charter and other planes of the past

Trump’s designs for Air Force One echo TWA, US Airways, Obama’s charter and other planes of the past

March 11, 2026
Trump’s designs for Air Force One echo TWA, US Airways, Obama’s charter and other planes of the past
Crime|Political|US

Alabama governor commutes death sentence of man whose accomplice fired fatal shot

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has commuted the death sentence of a 75-year-old inmate who was set to be executed this week even though he was not in the building when the victim was killed during a 1991 robbery

March 10, 2026
Alabama governor commutes death sentence of man whose accomplice fired fatal shot
Crime|Political|World

Canadian police investigate gunfire at US consulate in Toronto

Canadian police are investigating gunfire that hit the U.S. consulate in downtown Toronto early on Tuesday

March 10, 2026
Canadian police investigate gunfire at US consulate in Toronto
Business|Crime|Education|Political|World

Justice Department official Ed Martin accused of ethics violations for letter to Georgetown dean

The office that enforces the ethics code for attorneys in the nation’s capital has accused Justice Department official Ed Martin of professional misconduct for a threatening letter that he sent to Georgetown Law School’s dean last year

March 11, 2026
Justice Department official Ed Martin accused of ethics violations for letter to Georgetown dean
Business|Economy|Education|Political|Sports

NIL enforcement czar: Influx of third-party deals is not what many school leaders expected

The head of the College Sports Commission says the onset of $30 million football rosters funded mostly by companies providing third-party payments to players is within the rules but not the system some of its founders intended

March 11, 2026
NIL enforcement czar: Influx of third-party deals is not what many school leaders expected
Europe|MidEast|Political|Sports|Travel|World

PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi grounded in Qatar amid intensifying Iran war

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has been left stranded in Qatar amid the war in the Middle East

March 11, 2026
PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi grounded in Qatar amid intensifying Iran war
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Russia and Ukraine both claim front-line progress with US-brokered talks on hold

Russia and Ukraine have made competing claims about who is gaining ground, as Russian strikes keep hitting Ukrainian cities and U.S.-backed talks in Turkey were postponed

March 10, 2026
Russia and Ukraine both claim front-line progress with US-brokered talks on hold
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

What Americans think about the war in Iran, according to recent polls

Americans are divided along party lines on U.S. military action against Iran, according to polls conducted since the war began, with most polls showing opposition is higher than support

March 10, 2026
What Americans think about the war in Iran, according to recent polls
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Political|US

Family of teen put in chokehold at ICE protest wants justice and accountability

Family of teen put in chokehold at ICE protest wants justice and accountability

March 11, 2026
Family of teen put in chokehold at ICE protest wants justice and accountability
Crime|Political|US

Device found near Gracie Mansion deemed safe, NYPD says

Device found near Gracie Mansion deemed safe, NYPD says

March 11, 2026
Device found near Gracie Mansion deemed safe, NYPD says
Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Priest faces $500,000 in fines for feeding homeless amid lawsuit

Priest faces $500,000 in fines for feeding homeless amid lawsuit

March 11, 2026
Priest faces $500,000 in fines for feeding homeless amid lawsuit
Economy|Political|Travel|World

State Department allows up to $40M to be used for evacuation flights for Americans in Mideast

The State Department has authorized the use of up to $40 million in emergency funds to pay for evacuation charter flights for Americans to leave the Middle East due to disruptions in transportation caused by the Iran war

March 10, 2026
State Department allows up to $40M to be used for evacuation flights for Americans in Mideast
Election|Political|US

What to expect in Georgia's special congressional election

Voters in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District will elect a replacement for former Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene in a special election on Tuesday

March 09, 2026
What to expect in Georgia's special congressional election
Election|Political|US

How the special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene is testing the power of Trump’s endorsement

How the special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene is testing the power of Trump’s endorsement

March 10, 2026
How the special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene is testing the power of Trump’s endorsement
Crime|Political|US

New Mexico authorities search Zorro Ranch formerly owned by Epstein

New Mexico authorities search Zorro Ranch formerly owned by Epstein

March 10, 2026
New Mexico authorities search Zorro Ranch formerly owned by Epstein
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Fact check: Trump’s latest false, unproven and contradictory claims about the Iran war

Fact check: Trump’s latest false, unproven and contradictory claims about the Iran war

March 10, 2026
Fact check: Trump’s latest false, unproven and contradictory claims about the Iran war
Crime|Political|Technology|World

US intelligence community ramps up warnings of possible retaliatory attacks by Iran

US intelligence community ramps up warnings of possible retaliatory attacks by Iran

March 10, 2026
US intelligence community ramps up warnings of possible retaliatory attacks by Iran
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political

In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump

It seems that a country divided on many fronts is finding common ground at the gas pumps

March 10, 2026
In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

White House says it fired NTSB member over misconduct but Todd Inman denies the allegations

The White House says it fired an NTSB board member for serious misconduct, and he says the claims are false

March 10, 2026
White House says it fired NTSB member over misconduct but Todd Inman denies the allegations
Business|Economy|Political|World

Oil prices dive as Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’

Oil prices dive as Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’

March 10, 2026
Oil prices dive as Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’
Crime|Political|US|World

Justice Department leans on prosecutors in Brennan probe as other Trump-foe investigations fizzle

Justice Department leans on prosecutors in Brennan probe as other Trump-foe investigations fizzle

March 10, 2026
Justice Department leans on prosecutors in Brennan probe as other Trump-foe investigations fizzle
Education|Opinion|Political|Science|World

I’ve studied MAGA rhetoric for a decade, and this is what I see in Hegseth’s boasts, action-movie one-liners and gloating over dominance

Why does Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth brag and gloat in his statements about the Iran war? In the MAGA media world, war is a game, a test of masculine fortitude.

March 09, 2026
I’ve studied MAGA rhetoric for a decade, and this is what I see in Hegseth’s boasts, action-movie one-liners and gloating over dominance
Crime|Political|US|World

Ed Martin, outspoken Justice Department lawyer, is formally accused of ethical violations

Ed Martin, outspoken Justice Department lawyer, is formally accused of ethical violations

March 10, 2026
Ed Martin, outspoken Justice Department lawyer, is formally accused of ethical violations
Opinion|Political|World

47 years of deep mistrust and misperception paved the way to war between Iran and the US − and complicate any negotiations

The war that began Feb. 28 hews to a familiar, dangerous pattern, writes an Iran expert, from deep, historical mistrust and incompatible strategic interests to miscommunication and misperception.

March 10, 2026
47 years of deep mistrust and misperception paved the way to war between Iran and the US − and complicate any negotiations
Opinion|Political|World

Iran war: 4 big questions that help clarify the future of the Middle East

The Iran war is affecting the whole Middle East. An expert on the region looks at four key issues that shed light on the war’s likely end and political consequences.

March 10, 2026
Iran war: 4 big questions that help clarify the future of the Middle East
Political

This Sunshine Week, Florida reflects an alarming national trend of blocking the public’s access to information

A lack of transparency at both the federal and state level is making it increasingly difficult for journalists and citizens to hold government to account.

March 10, 2026
This Sunshine Week, Florida reflects an alarming national trend of blocking the public’s access to information
Asia|Political|Sports|World

Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women's soccer team

Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team who were in the country for a tournament when the Iran war began

March 10, 2026
Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women's soccer team
Business|Economy|Political|World

The US and Israel went to war with Iran, but the UAE is paying the price. Here’s why

The US and Israel went to war with Iran, but the UAE is paying the price. Here’s why

March 10, 2026
The US and Israel went to war with Iran, but the UAE is paying the price. Here’s why
Africa|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

UN peacekeepers defy South Sudan military's order to leave opposition-held town

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan says it will not comply with a government order to shut down its base in Akobo, an opposition stronghold near the Ethiopian border where tens of thousands of refugees have fled

March 10, 2026
UN peacekeepers defy South Sudan military's order to leave opposition-held town
Election|Political|US|World

What to expect in Mississippi's state primaries

Mississippi voters will choose nominees for Congress in a state primary Tuesday

March 09, 2026
What to expect in Mississippi's state primaries
Interview|Political|World

'No room for diplomacy,' senior Iranian official tells CNN

In this exclusive interview in Tehran, Kamal Kharazi, Foreign Policy Advisor to the office of the Supreme Leader, tells CNN’s Fred Pleitgen Iran can continue with the war for a long time and he doesn’t see room for diplomacy anymore. CNN is operating in Iran with the permission of the Iranian government, as required under local regulations. CNN maintains full editorial control over what it reports. The Iranian government does not review, approve, or preview CNN’s reporting prior to publication or broadcast.

March 09, 2026
'No room for diplomacy,' senior Iranian official tells CNN
Americas|Arts|Crime|Education|Political

Mariachi-playing brothers and their parents are released from ICE custody

Mariachi-playing brothers and their parents are released from ICE custody

March 10, 2026
Mariachi-playing brothers and their parents are released from ICE custody
Political|Sports|World

Five Iranian women’s soccer players granted humanitarian visas by Australian government

Five Iranian women’s soccer players granted humanitarian visas by Australian government

March 09, 2026
Five Iranian women’s soccer players granted humanitarian visas by Australian government
Election|Political|World

A new Nepali party led by an ex-rapper is set for a landslide win in parliamentary election

Nepal’s new Rastriya Swatantra party is heading for a landslide win in the country’s first parliamentary election since youth protests toppled the old leadership last year

March 08, 2026
A new Nepali party led by an ex-rapper is set for a landslide win in parliamentary election
Asia|Economy|Political|World

US allies and rivals in Asia gauge fallout from war in the Middle East

North Korea, South Korea, Japan, and China are watching warily as war spreads across the Middle East

March 10, 2026
US allies and rivals in Asia gauge fallout from war in the Middle East
Interview|Opinion|Political|US|World

Kavanaugh and Jackson appearance gets testy when emergency docket comes up

Kavanaugh and Jackson appearance gets testy when emergency docket comes up

March 10, 2026
Kavanaugh and Jackson appearance gets testy when emergency docket comes up
Crime|Political|World

Trump administration designates Afghanistan as state sponsor of wrongful detention

Trump administration designates Afghanistan as state sponsor of wrongful detention

March 10, 2026
Trump administration designates Afghanistan as state sponsor of wrongful detention
Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says Iran war could be over soon, but oil disruption would trigger harsher US strikes

U.S. President Donald Trump says the war against Iran could be short-lived

March 09, 2026
Trump says Iran war could be over soon, but oil disruption would trigger harsher US strikes
Crime|Political|US|World

Seventh US service member killed in Iran war brought home in dignified transfer

Seventh US service member killed in Iran war brought home in dignified transfer

March 10, 2026
Seventh US service member killed in Iran war brought home in dignified transfer
Crime|Political|World

2 men are charged with using a weapon of mass destruction after IEDs are tossed near NYC mayor’s home

2 men are charged with using a weapon of mass destruction after IEDs are tossed near NYC mayor’s home

March 09, 2026
2 men are charged with using a weapon of mass destruction after IEDs are tossed near NYC mayor’s home
Opinion|Political|Science|World

Iraq war’s aftermath was a disaster for the US – the Iran war is headed in the same direction

More than 20 years after the US military success in Iraq, the outcome of the US effort at regime change wasn’t as expected, and authoritarians with close ties to Iran now rule the country.

March 10, 2026
Iraq war’s aftermath was a disaster for the US – the Iran war is headed in the same direction
Business|Economy|Political|World

Venezuelan lawmakers open debate on a mining bill to lure foreign capital

Venezuela’s lawmakers debate a new mining bill that aims to attract foreign investment and rebuild trust after past expropriations

March 10, 2026
Venezuelan lawmakers open debate on a mining bill to lure foreign capital
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

The Latest: Trump says Iran had a new site for developing nuclear weapons

U.S. President Donald Trump says that the war with Iran began because that country was starting work on a new site for developing material for nuclear weapons

March 09, 2026
The Latest: Trump says Iran had a new site for developing nuclear weapons
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

US designates Afghanistan as a sponsor of wrongful detention, accuses it of 'hostage diplomacy'

The State Department has designated Afghanistan as a sponsor of wrongful detention as the U_S_ ambassador to the United Nations separately called out the country for engaging in what he said was “hostage diplomacy.”

March 10, 2026
US designates Afghanistan as a sponsor of wrongful detention, accuses it of 'hostage diplomacy'
MidEast|Political|World

Iran names Khamenei’s son as new supreme leader

Senior clerics selected Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father after another day of strikes across the Middle East. A senior Iranian official warns the war is entering a "new phase." CNN operates in Iran only with government permission.

March 09, 2026
Iran names Khamenei’s son as new supreme leader
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

GOP lawmaker says he's leaving the Republican Party and will serve as an independent

Rep. Kevin Kiley of California says he’s dropping his Republican Party affiliation to serve as an independent

March 10, 2026
GOP lawmaker says he's leaving the Republican Party and will serve as an independent
Crime|Election|Political|US

The Trump administration widens its probe of the 2020 election as it obtains records from Arizona

The Republican leader of Arizona’s state Senate says he has complied with a federal grand jury subpoena for records related to the 2020 presidential election

March 10, 2026
The Trump administration widens its probe of the 2020 election as it obtains records from Arizona
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|US|World

Two teen brothers in Texas mariachi band are released from ICE custody amid bipartisan criticism

Two teen brothers in a nationally recognized mariachi band in South Texas have been released from immigration custody after bipartisan criticism that the Trump administration’s campaign for mass deportation overreached

March 10, 2026
Two teen brothers in Texas mariachi band are released from ICE custody amid bipartisan criticism
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political

A partial government shutdown has hit the Department of Homeland Security. Here’s what that means

A partial government shutdown has hit the Department of Homeland Security. Here’s what that means

February 13, 2026
A partial government shutdown has hit the Department of Homeland Security. Here’s what that means
Political|Science|Technology|World

Capturing Iran’s highly enriched uranium would require a large US ground force, sources say

Capturing Iran’s highly enriched uranium would require a large US ground force, sources say

March 10, 2026
Capturing Iran’s highly enriched uranium would require a large US ground force, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

What we know on the 10th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 10th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

March 09, 2026
What we know on the 10th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump administration starts to panic over rapidly rising oil costs

Trump administration starts to panic over rapidly rising oil costs

March 10, 2026
Trump administration starts to panic over rapidly rising oil costs
Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says

A court complaint says two men who brought explosives to a protest outside New York City’s mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group

March 09, 2026
Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says
Business|Political|Sports|World

World Cup chief operating officer says tournament is 'too big' to be postponed amid global turmoil

FIFA’s World Cup chief operating officer says the tournament is “too big” to be postponed because of global turmoil caused by the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran

March 10, 2026
World Cup chief operating officer says tournament is 'too big' to be postponed amid global turmoil
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Colombia's President Petro wins in congressional election, but lacks majority to advance reforms

President Gustavo Petro’s political party has emerged victorious in Colombia’s congressional election, but will have to build coalitions with other parties to advance its agenda

March 10, 2026
Colombia's President Petro wins in congressional election, but lacks majority to advance reforms
Health|Political|US|World

Wyoming governor signs ban on abortions after about 6 weeks but cites misgivings

Wyoming's governor on Monday signed a ban on abortion after cardiac activity can be detected in the embryo

March 10, 2026
Wyoming governor signs ban on abortions after about 6 weeks but cites misgivings
Business|Entertainment|Political|Sports|US|World

Route revealed IndyCar drivers will race through DC to celebrate America’s 250th birthday

Route revealed IndyCar drivers will race through DC to celebrate America’s 250th birthday

March 10, 2026
Route revealed IndyCar drivers will race through DC to celebrate America’s 250th birthday
MidEast|Political|US|World

These lawmakers were shaped by combat after 9/11. Now they're grappling with a new Mideast war

As Congress responds to President Donald Trump’s attack on Iran, lawmakers who served on the front lines of Iraq and Afghanistan are making their voices heard

March 09, 2026
These lawmakers were shaped by combat after 9/11. Now they're grappling with a new Mideast war
Business|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Fox News apologizes for showing old video of a hatless Donald Trump at a dignified transfer ceremony

Fox News has apologized for airing old video of a hatless President Donald Trump at a dignified transfer ceremony as part of its coverage

March 09, 2026
Fox News apologizes for showing old video of a hatless Donald Trump at a dignified transfer ceremony
Crime|Political|US|World

Alexander Butterfield, the Nixon aide who disclosed Watergate tapes, dies at 99

The White House aide who revealed that Richard Nixon had secretly recorded his conversations as president has died

March 10, 2026
Alexander Butterfield, the Nixon aide who disclosed Watergate tapes, dies at 99
Economy|Political|Travel|US

Travelers encounter long waits at some airports as DHS shutdown affects security checkpoints

Travelers complained of long waits Sunday that in some cases lasted hours at security checkpoints at airports in Houston and New Orleans

March 09, 2026
Travelers encounter long waits at some airports as DHS shutdown affects security checkpoints
Political

California congressman is leaving the Republican Party to become an independent amid tough reelection race

California congressman is leaving the Republican Party to become an independent amid tough reelection race

March 10, 2026
California congressman is leaving the Republican Party to become an independent amid tough reelection race
Political|World

Prewar US intel assessment found intervention in Iran wasn't likely to change leadership

An intelligence assessment completed shortly before the U.S. and Israel launched a war in Iran determined that military intervention is unlikely to result in regime change

March 09, 2026
Prewar US intel assessment found intervention in Iran wasn't likely to change leadership
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump administration criticizes court rulings slowing immigration agenda in Supreme Court appeal

The Trump administration is criticizing lower court judges who have slowed its efforts to strip legal protections from a broad swath of migrants living in the U.S. It's asking the Supreme Court to clear the way for moves that could expose thousands more people to deportation

March 10, 2026
Trump administration criticizes court rulings slowing immigration agenda in Supreme Court appeal
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|US|World

Airports see hours-long delays due to TSA shortages as Homeland Security shutdown shows no sign of ending

Airports see hours-long delays due to TSA shortages as Homeland Security shutdown shows no sign of ending

March 09, 2026
Airports see hours-long delays due to TSA shortages as Homeland Security shutdown shows no sign of ending
Political|Travel|World

Europe rallies around Cyprus days after the Iran war's first drone attack on EU territory

French President Emmanuel Macron has visited Cyprus to show support, days after a drone strike hit a British base on the island

March 09, 2026
Europe rallies around Cyprus days after the Iran war's first drone attack on EU territory
Asia|MidEast|Political|World

Armed or unarmed? US and Iran spar over status of Iranian warship sunk by a submarine

The United States and Iran have offered sharply different accounts of the sinking of an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean

March 09, 2026
Armed or unarmed? US and Iran spar over status of Iranian warship sunk by a submarine
Business|Economy|Political|World

Exclusive: Iran is ready for a long war with the US and only economic pain will end it, senior official tells CNN

Exclusive: Iran is ready for a long war with the US and only economic pain will end it, senior official tells CNN

March 09, 2026
Exclusive: Iran is ready for a long war with the US and only economic pain will end it, senior official tells CNN
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Political

Once a beacon of cheap homes, Nevada has become a symbol of America's struggle with high costs

Many voters are frustrated by rising prices for essentials like housing

March 09, 2026
Once a beacon of cheap homes, Nevada has become a symbol of America's struggle with high costs
MidEast|Political|US|World

President Trump says the only deal he would accept with Iran is "unconditional surrender"

President Trump said in a social media post that "There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!" "This is a huge undertaking, if in fact he's serious about it," says retired Rear Admiral John Kirby.

March 07, 2026
President Trump says the only deal he would accept with Iran is "unconditional surrender"
Crime|Political|World

Jury seated in South Florida trial of 4 charged in 2021 assassination of Haitian president

A jury has been seated in the trial of four men charged in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse

March 09, 2026
Jury seated in South Florida trial of 4 charged in 2021 assassination of Haitian president
Africa|Asia|MidEast|Political|Sports|World

Iraq coach Graham Arnold urges FIFA to postpone his team's World Cup playoff because of Iran war

Iraq coach Graham Arnold has urged soccer’s international governing body to postpone his team’s intercontinental World Cup qualifier later this month because of disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East

March 09, 2026
Iraq coach Graham Arnold urges FIFA to postpone his team's World Cup playoff because of Iran war
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Belarus journalist convicted of treason and sentenced to 9 years in prison

Activists say an independent journalist in Belarus has been convicted of treason and sentenced to nine years in prison

March 09, 2026
Belarus journalist convicted of treason and sentenced to 9 years in prison
Political|Sports|US|World

Seventh US service member killed in Iran war is identified as Army sergeant

Seventh US service member killed in Iran war is identified as Army sergeant

March 09, 2026
Seventh US service member killed in Iran war is identified as Army sergeant
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Jailed Istanbul mayor goes on trial in huge corruption case slammed by supporters as political

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is facing a major corruption trial that critics say targets Turkey’s opposition and threatens democracy

March 09, 2026
Jailed Istanbul mayor goes on trial in huge corruption case slammed by supporters as political
Crime|Political|World

Lebanese parliament extends term by 2 years as Israel intensifies attacks on Lebanon

The Lebanese parliament has extended its term by two years due to the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, which has pushed the region into an escalating conflict, and Israel stepped up its attacks on Lebanon

March 09, 2026
Lebanese parliament extends term by 2 years as Israel intensifies attacks on Lebanon
Europe|MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|Videos|World

US Tomahawk struck Iranian base next to school destroyed in deadly attack, video appears to confirm

US Tomahawk struck Iranian base next to school destroyed in deadly attack, video appears to confirm

March 09, 2026
US Tomahawk struck Iranian base next to school destroyed in deadly attack, video appears to confirm
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

As Iran war shakes energy system, some see powerful argument for renewable energy

The Iran war is shaking the global energy system and with it Earth's climate future

March 09, 2026
As Iran war shakes energy system, some see powerful argument for renewable energy
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungary will set a price cap on gasoline and diesel, Orbán says

Hungary is introducing a new cap on gasoline and diesel prices as global oil markets surge during the Iran war

March 09, 2026
Hungary will set a price cap on gasoline and diesel, Orbán says
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

A reporter in Nashville has been covering ICE arrests in her community. Then she was detained herself

A reporter in Nashville has been covering ICE arrests in her community. Then she was detained herself

March 07, 2026
A reporter in Nashville has been covering ICE arrests in her community. Then she was detained herself
Political|World

Everything we know on the ninth day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

Everything we know on the ninth day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

March 07, 2026
Everything we know on the ninth day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Asia|Crime|Political|US|World

The Latest: Trump says he’ll hit Iran harder as Iranian president apologizes to neighbors

U.S. President Donald Trump warned in a Truth Social post that more Iranian officials will be targets, saying, “Today Iran will be hit very hard

March 07, 2026
The Latest: Trump says he’ll hit Iran harder as Iranian president apologizes to neighbors
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science

This weekend’s US clock change is a problem, and there’s a deep divide on how to fix it

This is the weekend when clocks move ahead, causing angst, lost sleep and health issues for many

March 06, 2026
This weekend’s US clock change is a problem, and there’s a deep divide on how to fix it
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump downplays importance of Russia reportedly sharing intel with Iran to help it hit US targets

President Donald Trump says it's inconsequential if Russia has provided Iran with information to help Tehran target U.S. military personnel and assets in the Middle East

March 08, 2026
Trump downplays importance of Russia reportedly sharing intel with Iran to help it hit US targets
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

New strikes light up the night in Tehran as Israel vows 'many surprises'

Flames rose above an oil storage facility in Tehran as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised “many surprises” for the next phase of the week-old war

March 07, 2026
New strikes light up the night in Tehran as Israel vows 'many surprises'
Crime|Political|US|World

Police investigating after device thrown at anti-Islam protest in New York City

Authorities say a counterprotester demonstrating against a “Stop the Islamic Takeover of New York City” event Saturday lit and threw a device at the protesting crowd after someone from that group used pepper spray on the counterprotest

March 08, 2026
Police investigating after device thrown at anti-Islam protest in New York City
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

After a president-filled celebration, Rev. Jesse Jackson's family gathers for intimate final goodbye

The family of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is honoring him with a private memorial at Rainbow PUSH headquarters in Chicago

March 07, 2026
After a president-filled celebration, Rev. Jesse Jackson's family gathers for intimate final goodbye
Political|World

Six US troops killed in Iran war brought home in dignified transfer

Six US troops killed in Iran war brought home in dignified transfer

March 08, 2026
Six US troops killed in Iran war brought home in dignified transfer
Crime|Political|US|World

Jan. 6 plaque honoring police officers is now displayed at the Capitol after a 3-year delay

Visitors to the Capitol in Washington now have a visible reminder of the siege there on Jan. 6, 2021, and the officers who fought and were injured that day

March 08, 2026
Jan. 6 plaque honoring police officers is now displayed at the Capitol after a 3-year delay
Crime|Political|World

Dozens killed, authorities say, as Israeli commandos raid Lebanon in hunt for missing airman

Dozens killed, authorities say, as Israeli commandos raid Lebanon in hunt for missing airman

March 07, 2026
Dozens killed, authorities say, as Israeli commandos raid Lebanon in hunt for missing airman
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump encourages Latin American leaders to use military action to help US fight cartels

President Donald Trump says the U.S. and Latin American countries are banding together to combat violent cartels as his administration looks to demonstrate it remains committed to sharpening U.S. foreign policy focus on the Western Hemisphere

March 07, 2026
Trump encourages Latin American leaders to use military action to help US fight cartels
Crime|Political|US

January 6 commemorative plaque appears in Capitol after years of delay

January 6 commemorative plaque appears in Capitol after years of delay

March 08, 2026
January 6 commemorative plaque appears in Capitol after years of delay
Business|Crime|Political|World

NYPD watching "heightened threat environment" week into war with Iran

NYPD watching "heightened threat environment" week into war with Iran

March 08, 2026
NYPD watching "heightened threat environment" week into war with Iran
Crime|Europe|Political|World

At least 10 killed in Ukraine's Kharkiv as Russian missile hits apartment building

At least 10 people, including two children, have been killed and 16 others wounded in a Russian missile strike on a five-story residential building in Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, officials said

March 07, 2026
At least 10 killed in Ukraine's Kharkiv as Russian missile hits apartment building
Political|World

Iran sends first significant message of de-escalation, but with a major caveat

Iran sends first significant message of de-escalation, but with a major caveat

March 07, 2026
Iran sends first significant message of de-escalation, but with a major caveat
Crime|Political|World

Dozens killed in Lebanon as Israel searches for signs of navigator missing for 40 years

Israel carried out a commando raid in eastern Lebanon to search for clues about a navigator who went missing 40 years ago

March 07, 2026
Dozens killed in Lebanon as Israel searches for signs of navigator missing for 40 years
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

War in Middle East brings uncertainty and higher energy costs to already weakening US economy

Risks for the US economy grow as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.

March 07, 2026
War in Middle East brings uncertainty and higher energy costs to already weakening US economy
Political|World

Iran war deaths could resurface Trump’s complicated history with military sacrifice

President Donald Trump visited Dover Air Force Base in Delaware to view the dignified transfer for six soldiers killed during his war with Iran

March 07, 2026
Iran war deaths could resurface Trump’s complicated history with military sacrifice
Asia|Election|Political|World

Ex-rapper's political party leads early results in Nepal's first election since 2025 youth revolt

Preliminary and partial results show that a new political party led by an ex-rapper is leading Nepal’s parliamentary election, the country’s first since last year’s revolt

March 07, 2026
Ex-rapper's political party leads early results in Nepal's first election since 2025 youth revolt
Europe|MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|World

Ukraine’s counter-drone expertise has been hard won. War in the Middle East may reveal its silver lining

Ukraine’s counter-drone expertise has been hard won. War in the Middle East may reveal its silver lining

March 07, 2026
Ukraine’s counter-drone expertise has been hard won. War in the Middle East may reveal its silver lining
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Pope names veteran Vatican diplomat as ambassador to the US to manage relations with Trump

Pope Leo XIV named a veteran Vatican diplomat as his new ambassador to the United States

March 07, 2026
Pope names veteran Vatican diplomat as ambassador to the US to manage relations with Trump
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump’s demands for ending Iran war shift as US military works through its target list

Trump’s demands for ending Iran war shift as US military works through its target list

March 07, 2026
Trump’s demands for ending Iran war shift as US military works through its target list
Crime|Political|US|World

US immigration authorities arrest Spanish-language news reporter in Tennessee

Court documents say immigration authorities arrested a reporter for a Spanish-language news outlet in Tennessee without a warrant

March 07, 2026
US immigration authorities arrest Spanish-language news reporter in Tennessee
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Hong Kong firm seeks $2 billion over Panama's takeover of 2 key canal ports

A subsidiary of a Hong Kong-based company that has lost control of two critical ports on the Panama Canal says it is seeking $2 billion of compensation in damages from Panama over its “illegal” takeover of the ports

March 07, 2026
Hong Kong firm seeks $2 billion over Panama's takeover of 2 key canal ports
Crime|Political|US|Videos|World

Videos show US citizen's shooting death in Texas last year by federal immigration agent

Newly released videos showing the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by a federal immigration agent in Texas last year call into question assertions by the Department of Homeland Security that a driver intentionally rammed an agent with his car

March 07, 2026
Videos show US citizen's shooting death in Texas last year by federal immigration agent
Business|Election|Finance|Political|World

As citizen voting bill stalls in US Senate, some states forge ahead

Strict citizen voting requirements sought by President Donald Trump have stalled in the U.S. Senate

March 07, 2026
As citizen voting bill stalls in US Senate, some states forge ahead
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

US detainees in Iran risk becoming collateral damage in war, families and supporters fear

Families and supporters of Americans detained in Iran worry that their loved ones risk becoming collateral damage amid continued Israeli and American bombardment, or victims of retaliation from Iran’s repressive regime

March 07, 2026
US detainees in Iran risk becoming collateral damage in war, families and supporters fear
Political|Science|Technology|World

State actors are behind much of the visual misinformation about the Iran war

A deluge of misrepresented or fabricated videos has spread widely online since the Iran war began last weekend, fueled in part by state-linked propaganda influence campaigns — particularly around who is winning the war and how bad casualties have been

March 07, 2026
State actors are behind much of the visual misinformation about the Iran war
Arts|Australia|MidEast|Political|Sports|World

Formula 1 appears to delay decision on two Middle East races in April affected by Iran war

Formula One appears to have delayed a decision on whether to cancel its races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in April which have been placed in doubt due to the Iran war

March 07, 2026
Formula 1 appears to delay decision on two Middle East races in April affected by Iran war
Business|Economy|Political|World

The Latest: Russia provided Iran with information to help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say

Israeli airstrikes are pounding the capitals of Iran and Lebanon as the U.S. apparently struck an Iranian drone carrier at sea

March 06, 2026
The Latest: Russia provided Iran with information to help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say
Political|World

Explosions rock Iran's capital, and more attacks target Israel as US warns bombing will intensify

Explosions are sending up plumes of smoke in Iran's capital city as the United States says the most intense bombing of the weeklong campaign is coming

March 06, 2026
Explosions rock Iran's capital, and more attacks target Israel as US warns bombing will intensify
Arts|Political|Sports|Travel|World

In Miami, the opening game of the World Baseball Classic was a celebration for Venezuelan fans

Venezuelan fans are turning the World Baseball Classic in Miami into a celebration

March 07, 2026
In Miami, the opening game of the World Baseball Classic was a celebration for Venezuelan fans
Business|Education|Political|Sports|US|World

Dealing with Iran war is 'easy,' Trump says. College athlete pay? Not so much

President Donald Trump says questions about the war in Iran are “easy” compared to efforts to better regulate college sports

March 07, 2026
Dealing with Iran war is 'easy,' Trump says. College athlete pay? Not so much
Americas|Economy|Political|World

‘We can’t take it anymore’: How Trump is pushing Cuba to the brink

‘We can’t take it anymore’: How Trump is pushing Cuba to the brink

March 07, 2026
‘We can’t take it anymore’: How Trump is pushing Cuba to the brink
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

Portland residents near ICE building win court order limiting agents' tear gas use

Affordable housing residents near a federal immigration building in Portland, Oregon, have won a court order limiting federal officers’ use of tear gas during protests at the facility

March 07, 2026
Portland residents near ICE building win court order limiting agents' tear gas use
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Political|Sports

Trump says 'whole educational system' could go out of business without fixes to college sports

President Donald Trump has predicted the destruction not just of college sports but the entire U.S. collegiate system unless the industry is fixed quickly

March 07, 2026
Trump says 'whole educational system' could go out of business without fixes to college sports
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

How to help civilians impacted by the Middle East conflict

How to help civilians impacted by the Middle East conflict

March 07, 2026
How to help civilians impacted by the Middle East conflict
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Interview|Political|Stock Markets|US

Dana Bash interviews President Trump about the war with Iran

CNN's Dana Bash spoke with President Donald Trump about the war with Iran, Cuba, gas prices and the elections in Texas.

March 06, 2026
Dana Bash interviews President Trump about the war with Iran
Crime|Political|World

Man convicted in political assassination plot he tied to Iranian paramilitary

A Pakistani business owner who tried to hire hit men to kill a U.S. politician has been convicted in a trial that showcased allegations of Iran-backed plotting on American soil

March 07, 2026
Man convicted in political assassination plot he tied to Iranian paramilitary
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US

Jury convicts man of aggravated sexual abuse of autistic child in Camp Lejeune case

Jury convicts man of aggravated sexual abuse of autistic child in Camp Lejeune case

March 07, 2026
Jury convicts man of aggravated sexual abuse of autistic child in Camp Lejeune case
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say

Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region

March 07, 2026
Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Florida Bar walks back statement on investigation into Halligan, now says there is none

The Florida Bar has walked back what it said was an erroneous statement indicating that it had an open investigation into Lindsey Halligan, a former top federal prosecutor in Virginia

March 07, 2026
Florida Bar walks back statement on investigation into Halligan, now says there is none
Business|Political|US|Videos|World

A $220 million ad blitz and a public split with Trump mark the end of Kristi Noem’s DHS tenure

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has lost her job after criticism over a flashy ad campaign tied to President Donald Trump’s deportation push

March 07, 2026
A $220 million ad blitz and a public split with Trump mark the end of Kristi Noem’s DHS tenure
Americas|Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Justice Department official eyes cases against Cuba leaders as Trump floats 'friendly takeover'

The top Justice Department prosecutor in Miami is considering criminal investigations of Cuban government officials

March 07, 2026
Justice Department official eyes cases against Cuba leaders as Trump floats 'friendly takeover'
Arts|Entertainment|Political|US

Kennedy Center exodus continues as National Symphony director Jean Davidson heads to the Wallis

National Symphony Orchestra director Jean Davidson has left the Kennedy Center to lead the Wallis Annenberg Center in Los Angeles, as turmoil grows under President Donald Trump’s control

March 07, 2026
Kennedy Center exodus continues as National Symphony director Jean Davidson heads to the Wallis
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Kosovo president urges a quick snap vote after dissolving parliament to avoid further instability

Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani said after dissolving Parliament that a snap election should be held as soon as possible to avoid another prolonged political crisis in the Balkan country at a time of global turmoil

March 06, 2026
Kosovo president urges a quick snap vote after dissolving parliament to avoid further instability
Political|Sports|World

Russian flag returns as Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics open amid Iran war and boycott

The Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics has officially opened amid the tensions of intensifying war in the Middle East and with some countries boycotting the opening ceremony because of the return of the Russian flag to the global sports stage

March 06, 2026
Russian flag returns as Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics open amid Iran war and boycott
Crime|Political|US|World

Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving uncorroborated claim about Trump

The Justice Department has released additional Jeffrey Epstein files involving uncorroborated accusations made by a woman against President Donald Trump that the department said had been mistakenly withheld during an earlier review

March 06, 2026
Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving uncorroborated claim about Trump
Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Political|US

Georgia candidates jockey as sprint begins to primaries for US Senate, governor

Georgia’s races for governor and U.S. Senate are taking shape as candidates qualify and begin their sprint to the May 19 party primaries

March 07, 2026
Georgia candidates jockey as sprint begins to primaries for US Senate, governor
Business|Political|US|World

Everything we know on the seventh day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

Everything we know on the seventh day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

March 06, 2026
Everything we know on the seventh day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungary temporarily detains 7 Ukrainians and seizes $80 million cash shipment, angering Kyiv

Hungary has temporarily detained seven Ukrainians working for a state bank and seized armored vehicles full of cash, setting off a sharp dispute with Kyiv

March 06, 2026
Hungary temporarily detains 7 Ukrainians and seizes $80 million cash shipment, angering Kyiv
Arts|Business|Economy|Food|Lifestyle|Political|Travel

State leaders call on Washington as restaurants feel impacts of crawfish shortage

State leaders call on Washington as restaurants feel impacts of crawfish shortage

March 07, 2026
State leaders call on Washington as restaurants feel impacts of crawfish shortage
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

The US attack on an Iranian warship did not violate international law, experts say

Legal experts say a U.S. submarine’s deadly attack on an Iranian warship does not appear to have violated international or American military law

March 07, 2026
The US attack on an Iranian warship did not violate international law, experts say
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Tunisian authorities detain pro-Palestinian activists preparing new Gaza aid flotilla

Tunisian authorities have detained pro‑Palestinian activists as an international group prepares a new flotilla aimed at bringing aid to Gaza

March 07, 2026
Tunisian authorities detain pro-Palestinian activists preparing new Gaza aid flotilla
Arts|Political|Sports|World

Messi has long steered clear of politics. Does his visit to Trump's White House mark a change?

Assisted by a glittering, pink soccer ball, Lionel Messi crossed yet another frontier with his visit to the White House

March 07, 2026
Messi has long steered clear of politics. Does his visit to Trump's White House mark a change?
Political|World

Judge weighs New York Times bid to block policy limiting journalists' access to Pentagon

The New York Times is urging a federal judge to block a Pentagon policy that has limited access to the building for journalists from many mainstream news outlets

March 07, 2026
Judge weighs New York Times bid to block policy limiting journalists' access to Pentagon
Business|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|Political

Windshield barnacle ban ordinance introduced by Philadelphia councilmember

Windshield barnacle ban ordinance introduced by Philadelphia councilmember

March 07, 2026
Windshield barnacle ban ordinance introduced by Philadelphia councilmember
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US issues a license that authorizes sales of Venezuelan gold

The U.S. has issued a license that allows business to be done with Venezuela’s state gold mining company, Minerven

March 07, 2026
US issues a license that authorizes sales of Venezuelan gold
MidEast|Political|World

Kurdish Iranian dissidents in Iraq deny attack plans but say they would join a US invasion of Iran

Officials with one of the armed Kurdish Iranian dissident groups based in northern Iraq say they are not planning an imminent cross-border attack on Iran but would join a ground invasion if the U.S. were to launch one

March 07, 2026
Kurdish Iranian dissidents in Iraq deny attack plans but say they would join a US invasion of Iran
Americas|Crime|Health|Political|World

Human rights court orders Peru to pay compensation for a 1997 forced sterilization death

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights is ordering Peru to pay compensation for a woman’s death tied to a forced sterilization program

March 07, 2026
Human rights court orders Peru to pay compensation for a 1997 forced sterilization death
MidEast|Political|World

As Iran war rages, Israel seizes chance to finish the job against Hezbollah

As Iran war rages, Israel seizes chance to finish the job against Hezbollah

March 07, 2026
As Iran war rages, Israel seizes chance to finish the job against Hezbollah
Asia|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russia is aiding Iran’s war effort by providing intel on US military targets, sources say

Russia is aiding Iran’s war effort by providing intel on US military targets, sources say

March 07, 2026
Russia is aiding Iran’s war effort by providing intel on US military targets, sources say
Interview|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump tells CNN he’s not worried whether Iran becomes a democratic state

Trump tells CNN he’s not worried whether Iran becomes a democratic state

March 06, 2026
Trump tells CNN he’s not worried whether Iran becomes a democratic state
Crime|Education|Political|World

South Florida university probes racist group chat tied to a local GOP official

Florida International University has launched an investigation into a group chat linked to a local GOP official that included violent racist slurs, antisemitic comments and misogynistic language

March 07, 2026
South Florida university probes racist group chat tied to a local GOP official
Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Belarus leader pardons 18 prisoners in an effort to improve ties with the US

Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 18 more prisoners as part of his recent effort at a rapprochement with the United States

March 07, 2026
Belarus leader pardons 18 prisoners in an effort to improve ties with the US
Africa|Asia|Crime|Political|World

Pakistan and Afghanistan claim killing dozens of the other side's troops in relentless fighting

Pakistani and Afghan officials say their forces have launched multiple strikes at each other in cross-border clashes, with each side claiming to have killed dozens more enemy troops in what has been the deadliest fighting yet between the two neighbors

March 06, 2026
Pakistan and Afghanistan claim killing dozens of the other side's troops in relentless fighting
Economy|Health|Political|Science|Technology

Telehealth is widely used by older adults insured by Medicare, new research shows

Policymakers are still deciding whether to make some types of Medicare coverage for telehealth permanent. Studies show it helps older adults get more consistent health care.

March 06, 2026
Telehealth is widely used by older adults insured by Medicare, new research shows
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump tells CNN Cuba is soon going to fall: ‘I’m going to put Marco over there’

Trump tells CNN Cuba is soon going to fall: ‘I’m going to put Marco over there’

March 06, 2026
Trump tells CNN Cuba is soon going to fall: ‘I’m going to put Marco over there’
Political|World

How international news outlets report under Israel’s military censor during wartime

How international news outlets report under Israel’s military censor during wartime

March 06, 2026
How international news outlets report under Israel’s military censor during wartime
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US

Congress is on track for record retirements. In Illinois, that's created a candidate frenzy

The signs that Illinois is having one of its most frenzied primaries in years are everywhere

March 06, 2026
Congress is on track for record retirements. In Illinois, that's created a candidate frenzy
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Gulf allies complain US didn't notify them of Iran attacks and ignored their warnings, sources say

Officials say Iran’s retaliatory attacks in the Middle East over strikes from Israel and the U.S. have left some of America’s partners in the Gulf frustrated over a lack of notice or adequate defense

March 06, 2026
Gulf allies complain US didn't notify them of Iran attacks and ignored their warnings, sources say
Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Health|MidEast|Political|World

For US Muslims, immigration crackdown fears, new war worries and anti-Muslim rhetoric cloud Ramadan

Muslims across the United States are observing Ramadan under rising fears tied to immigration raids, anti-Muslim rhetoric, and war in the Middle East

March 06, 2026
For US Muslims, immigration crackdown fears, new war worries and anti-Muslim rhetoric cloud Ramadan
Economy|Political|World

Here’s how much the war with Iran is expected to cost every day

Here’s how much the war with Iran is expected to cost every day

March 06, 2026
Here’s how much the war with Iran is expected to cost every day
Crime|Political|US

Exclusive: GOP lawmakers push for charges against former White House aide for Jan. 6 testimony

Exclusive: GOP lawmakers push for charges against former White House aide for Jan. 6 testimony

March 06, 2026
Exclusive: GOP lawmakers push for charges against former White House aide for Jan. 6 testimony
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Between bombs and blackouts, Iranians are trapped in a deepening crisis

Between bombs and blackouts, Iranians are trapped in a deepening crisis

March 06, 2026
Between bombs and blackouts, Iranians are trapped in a deepening crisis
Political|World

How Kristi Noem finally lost Trump — and her job

How Kristi Noem finally lost Trump — and her job

March 06, 2026
How Kristi Noem finally lost Trump — and her job
Arts|Economy|Education|Finance|Interview|Opinion|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Hegseth's comments are a reminder that government isn't always eager to show the human cost to war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has drawn negative attention for his comment that the press has emphasized casualties in the Iran war because it wants to make President Donald Trump look bad

March 06, 2026
Hegseth's comments are a reminder that government isn't always eager to show the human cost to war
Crime|Political|US

GOP Rep. Gonzales ending reelection bid after admitting to affair with late staffer

GOP Rep. Gonzales ending reelection bid after admitting to affair with late staffer

March 06, 2026
GOP Rep. Gonzales ending reelection bid after admitting to affair with late staffer
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Hong Kong ex-media mogul Jimmy Lai will not appeal national security conviction, legal team says

The legal team for Hong Kong pro-democracy ex-publisher Jimmy Lai says he will not appeal the national security conviction for which he was sentenced to 20 years in prison

March 06, 2026
Hong Kong ex-media mogul Jimmy Lai will not appeal national security conviction, legal team says
Election|Political|US

Talarico became famous with viral videos. Can Republicans turn that against him?

After James Talarico won the Democratic Senate nomination in Texas, Republicans are racing to paint him as too progressive

March 06, 2026
Talarico became famous with viral videos. Can Republicans turn that against him?
Election|Political|US

As Texas braces for messy Senate runoff, Georgia Republicans fear similar fate unless Trump endorses

President Donald Trump has yet to endorse a candidate in Georgia's Republican primary

March 06, 2026
As Texas braces for messy Senate runoff, Georgia Republicans fear similar fate unless Trump endorses
Crime|Political|World

GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas ends reelection bid after admitting to affair with aide

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas is withdrawing from his reelection race, after having admitted an affair with a former staff member who later died by suicide

March 06, 2026
GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas ends reelection bid after admitting to affair with aide
Crime|Political|US|World

Pentagon identifies first US casualties in US-Israeli war with Iran

The Pentagon has identified four of the six US service members who were killed in an Iranian drone strike on Sunday. The two other soldiers who were killed in the strike on Sunday have not yet been identified.

March 04, 2026
Pentagon identifies first US casualties in US-Israeli war with Iran
MidEast|Political|US|World

Many of the six US troops killed in the war with Iran served together years earlier in Kuwait

Many of the six US troops killed in the war with Iran served together years earlier in Kuwait

March 04, 2026
Many of the six US troops killed in the war with Iran served together years earlier in Kuwait
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Demand for minerals to power technology could triple by 2030, UN political chief says

The United Nations political chief says demand for critical minerals that power technology from smartphones to missiles could triple by 2030 and quadruple by 2040

March 06, 2026
Demand for minerals to power technology could triple by 2030, UN political chief says
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump takes forceful steps to pressure Latin American leaders to reduce China ties

The Trump administration in recent weeks has taken forceful steps in one Latin American country after another aimed at curbing the influence and economic dominance of China

March 06, 2026
Trump takes forceful steps to pressure Latin American leaders to reduce China ties
Arts|Business|Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Sports|Stock Markets|US|World

Who is Markwayne Mullin, named by Trump to replace Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary?

Who is Markwayne Mullin, named by Trump to replace Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary?

March 06, 2026
Who is Markwayne Mullin, named by Trump to replace Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary?
Crime|Political

Justice Department autopen investigation isn’t over yet, official says

Justice Department autopen investigation isn’t over yet, official says

March 06, 2026
Justice Department autopen investigation isn’t over yet, official says
Education|Health|Political|Science

Study suggests Trump's unproven autism claims influenced care

Last year, President Donald Trump promoted unproven ties between Tylenol and autism and touted an old generic drug as a treatment for the developmental condition

March 06, 2026
Study suggests Trump's unproven autism claims influenced care
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

US and Venezuela agree to reestablish diplomatic relations in major shift after Maduro's ouster

The State Department says the United States and Venezuela have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations in a major shift in a historically adversarial relationship

March 06, 2026
US and Venezuela agree to reestablish diplomatic relations in major shift after Maduro's ouster
Business|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science

Leucovorin prescriptions surged after the White House touted the drug for autism. Parents are still scrambling to find it

Leucovorin prescriptions surged after the White House touted the drug for autism. Parents are still scrambling to find it

March 06, 2026
Leucovorin prescriptions surged after the White House touted the drug for autism. Parents are still scrambling to find it
Political|US|World

Hegseth confirms sinking of Iranian warship

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said today that a US submarine sank an Iranian warship in international waters. Hegseth stressed that four days in, the US operation against Iran is still in its “early” days as he laid out plans to accelerate military efforts.

March 05, 2026
Hegseth confirms sinking of Iranian warship
Political|World

Congress once fought to limit a president’s war powers − more than 50 years later, its successors are less willing to assert their authority

At the tail end of the Vietnam War, Congress engaged in a breathtaking act of legislative assertion, affirming that lawmakers held the power to declare war – not the president.

March 04, 2026
Congress once fought to limit a president’s war powers − more than 50 years later, its successors are less willing to assert their authority
Election|Political|US

A potentially brutal 12-week Texas Senate runoff looms

The Texas GOP Senate primary went about as expected with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and incumbent Senator John Cornyn headed for a runoff that will conclude on May 26. CNN's Arlette Saenz has details.

March 04, 2026
A potentially brutal 12-week Texas Senate runoff looms
Economy|Health|Political|Travel|World

Repatriation flights ramp up as nations race to bring citizens home from Middle East

Governments around the world are rushing to organize the return of their citizens from the Middle East on Wednesday and air traffic seems to be picking up slightly as travel across the region remains heavily disrupted by the widening Iran war

March 04, 2026
Repatriation flights ramp up as nations race to bring citizens home from Middle East
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

China sets a lower economic growth target of 4.5% to 5% for 2026 as challenges loom

China has set an economic growth target of 4.5% to 5% for this year, a slight decrease in the face of a prolonged property slump and other headwinds and global uncertainty

March 05, 2026
China sets a lower economic growth target of 4.5% to 5% for 2026 as challenges loom
Political|US|World

US submarine sank an Iranian warship in international waters marking a first since WWII

US submarine sank an Iranian warship in international waters marking a first since WWII

March 05, 2026
US submarine sank an Iranian warship in international waters marking a first since WWII
Business|Economy|Political|World

Facing ‘grave and complex landscape,’ China sets lowest economic growth target in decades

Facing ‘grave and complex landscape,’ China sets lowest economic growth target in decades

March 05, 2026
Facing ‘grave and complex landscape,’ China sets lowest economic growth target in decades
Political|Sports|World

Winter Paralympics 50th anniversary: Chinese dominance expected amid boycotts over Russian flag

The Winter Paralympics come to Milan Cortina to celebrate their 50th anniversary, with China looking to extend its dominance as a Paralympic powerhouse and Ukraine and other nations boycotting the opening ceremony over the return of the Russian flag and anthem

March 04, 2026
Winter Paralympics 50th anniversary: Chinese dominance expected amid boycotts over Russian flag
Election|Political|US

Texan James Talarico becomes a fresh face of Democrats' midterm hopes after Senate primary win

Texas Democrats have picked James Talarico as their Senate nominee, and the state lawmaker now becomes a national voice against President Donald Trump

March 04, 2026
Texan James Talarico becomes a fresh face of Democrats' midterm hopes after Senate primary win
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Political

Sprawling investigation finds decades of sexual abuse among Catholic priests in Rhode Island

A new report says Rhode Island Catholic clergy abused hundreds of children for decades, while church leaders minimized the scandal

March 04, 2026
Sprawling investigation finds decades of sexual abuse among Catholic priests in Rhode Island
Crime|Election|Political

Rep. Tony Gonzales acknowledges affair with late staffer, but vows to stay in Texas runoff

Rep. Tony Gonzales acknowledges affair with late staffer, but vows to stay in Texas runoff

March 05, 2026
Rep. Tony Gonzales acknowledges affair with late staffer, but vows to stay in Texas runoff
Political

Texas Rep. Steve Toth defeats GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw in primary upset

Texas Rep. Steve Toth defeats GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw in primary upset

March 04, 2026
Texas Rep. Steve Toth defeats GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw in primary upset
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump advisers work to mitigate a political nightmare on Iran as president fuels messaging chaos

Trump advisers work to mitigate a political nightmare on Iran as president fuels messaging chaos

March 05, 2026
Trump advisers work to mitigate a political nightmare on Iran as president fuels messaging chaos
Crime|Economy|Political

House Republicans grill Walz and Ellison over Minnesota’s welfare fraud scandal

House Republicans grill Walz and Ellison over Minnesota’s welfare fraud scandal

March 04, 2026
House Republicans grill Walz and Ellison over Minnesota’s welfare fraud scandal
Crime|Election|Political|US

Aaron Spencer wins primary race for sheriff as he awaits his murder trial in Arkansas

Aaron Spencer wins primary race for sheriff as he awaits his murder trial in Arkansas

March 04, 2026
Aaron Spencer wins primary race for sheriff as he awaits his murder trial in Arkansas
Business|MidEast|Political|US|World

Hegseth says US 'can't stop everything' that Iran fires even as he asserts air dominance

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. is quickly gaining air superiority over Iran but the U.S. can't stop all air attacks

March 04, 2026
Hegseth says US 'can't stop everything' that Iran fires even as he asserts air dominance
Election|Political

Takeaways from the Texas and North Carolina primaries

Takeaways from the Texas and North Carolina primaries

March 04, 2026
Takeaways from the Texas and North Carolina primaries
Arts|Entertainment|Political|Sports

The victory lap for America's Olympic hockey champions quietly shed politics from the celebration

A joke from Hilary Knight on “Saturday Night Live” and a couple of fist-bumps with Jack and Quinn Hughes on “The Tonight Show” capped a whirlwind victory lap celebrating the twin Olympic golds won by the U.S. men’s and women’s hockey teams

March 05, 2026
The victory lap for America's Olympic hockey champions quietly shed politics from the celebration
Political|US|Videos|World

Analysis: What Kristi Noem and Marco Rubio said vs. what they claimed they said

Analysis: What Kristi Noem and Marco Rubio said vs. what they claimed they said

March 05, 2026
Analysis: What Kristi Noem and Marco Rubio said vs. what they claimed they said
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

With his war in Iran, Trump just made the next Fed chair’s job even harder

With his war in Iran, Trump just made the next Fed chair’s job even harder

March 04, 2026
With his war in Iran, Trump just made the next Fed chair’s job even harder
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump says he'll make endorsement soon in the Texas Senate runoff between Paxton and Cornyn

President Donald Trump says he'll soon endorse a Republican candidate in the Texas Senate race

March 04, 2026
Trump says he'll make endorsement soon in the Texas Senate runoff between Paxton and Cornyn
Business|Crime|Election|Political|US

An Arkansas man accused of killing his daughter's alleged abuser wins GOP sheriff's nomination

An Arkansas man awaiting trial for murder has won the Republican nomination in a sheriff’s race in central Arkansas

March 05, 2026
An Arkansas man accused of killing his daughter's alleged abuser wins GOP sheriff's nomination
MidEast|Political|US|World

Senate Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran war in Congress’ first vote on the conflict

Senate Republicans have voted down an effort to halt President Donald Trump’s war against Iran

March 04, 2026
Senate Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran war in Congress’ first vote on the conflict
Political|World

Iran launches missiles at Israel and US bases as Israeli military begins new strikes in Lebanon

Iran is launching more missiles at Israel as attacks in the Middle East commence for a sixth day

March 04, 2026
Iran launches missiles at Israel and US bases as Israeli military begins new strikes in Lebanon
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Montana Republican US Sen. Steve Daines drops reelection bid in surprise move

Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines of Montana has dropped his bid for reelection to a third term

March 04, 2026
Montana Republican US Sen. Steve Daines drops reelection bid in surprise move
Crime|Economy|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Sri Lanka recovers 87 bodies from Iranian warship sunk off its coast by a US submarine

Sri Lanka’s navy has recovered 87 bodies and rescued 32 people after an Iranian warship was sunk by a U.S. submarine in international waters near the island

March 04, 2026
Sri Lanka recovers 87 bodies from Iranian warship sunk off its coast by a US submarine
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

The Latest: US Senate rejects war powers bill that would halt attacks against Iran

A widening U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has seen major strikes, missile fire across the region, and fresh fears for global energy and markets

March 04, 2026
The Latest: US Senate rejects war powers bill that would halt attacks against Iran
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Carney says he backs strikes on Iran 'with some regret' as world order frays

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he supports the strikes on Iran “with some regret” as they represent an extreme example of a rupturing world order

March 04, 2026
Carney says he backs strikes on Iran 'with some regret' as world order frays
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Spain's government denies cooperating with US operations in Mideast, contradicting White House

Spain’s foreign minister has denied that the government has changed its position on supporting the U.S. military operations against Iran

March 04, 2026
Spain's government denies cooperating with US operations in Mideast, contradicting White House
Election|Political|US

Early primaries show incumbents are on shaky ground in midterms

The first round of primary elections shows this year’s midterm elections will be taking place on shifting political ground for incumbents

March 04, 2026
Early primaries show incumbents are on shaky ground in midterms
Business|Economy|Election|Political|US|World

US House campaigns are underway. Yet a redistricting battle triggered by Trump rages in some states

A partisan battle to redraw U.S. House districts is raging in some states, even though campaigning is underway

February 21, 2026
US House campaigns are underway. Yet a redistricting battle triggered by Trump rages in some states
Election|Political|US

Democratic turnout in Texas primaries reaches record levels, in latest sign of party enthusiasm

Democratic turnout in Texas primaries reaches record levels, in latest sign of party enthusiasm

March 04, 2026
Democratic turnout in Texas primaries reaches record levels, in latest sign of party enthusiasm
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Finance|Political|Sports|Stock Markets|US

Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn and Paxton head to Republican runoff

State Rep. James Talarico topped Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett in Texas' closely watched Democratic Senate primary

March 03, 2026
Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn and Paxton head to Republican runoff
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says 'someone from within' Iranian regime might be best choice to lead once war ends

President Donald Trump says “someone from within” the Iranian regime might be the best choice to take power once the U.S.-Israel military campaign is completed

March 04, 2026
Trump says 'someone from within' Iranian regime might be best choice to lead once war ends
MidEast|Political|World

US soldiers were killed in Iranian drone strike on operations center at Kuwait civilian port

An operations center targeted by an Iranian drone strike that killed six American soldiers was located in a civilian port in Kuwait, more than 10 miles away from the main Army base

March 04, 2026
US soldiers were killed in Iranian drone strike on operations center at Kuwait civilian port
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US

Trump's pick for DHS secretary leaves US Senate vacancy in deep-red Oklahoma

President Trump's plan to nominate U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma as Homeland Security secretary will leave an unexpected Senate vacancy in deep-red Oklahoma

March 06, 2026
Trump's pick for DHS secretary leaves US Senate vacancy in deep-red Oklahoma
Crime|Political|US|World

Wisconsin man who killed his parents to fund Trump assassination attempt gets life in prison

A Wisconsin teenager who killed his parents and stole their money to fund his plan to kill President Donald Trump has been sentenced to life in prison

March 06, 2026
Wisconsin man who killed his parents to fund Trump assassination attempt gets life in prison
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|US

Democrats confront how to rebuild Jesse Jackson's Rainbow Coalition as bruising primary fights loom

Democrats are gearing up for a bruising presidential primary as they argue over how to rebuild a winning coalition

March 06, 2026
Democrats confront how to rebuild Jesse Jackson's Rainbow Coalition as bruising primary fights loom
Crime|Political|US|World

Man pleads guilty to bringing explosives to a DC church marking the start of a Supreme Court term

A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to charges that he brought dozens of homemade explosive devices to a Washington, D.C., church that was preparing for an annual Mass celebrating the start of the Supreme Court’s term

March 06, 2026
Man pleads guilty to bringing explosives to a DC church marking the start of a Supreme Court term
Business|Crime|Political|Technology|World

FBI investigating 'suspicious' cyber activity on system holding sensitive surveillance information

The FBI is investigating “suspicious activities” on an internal system that the bureau says contains sensitive information related to surveillance operations and investigations

March 06, 2026
FBI investigating 'suspicious' cyber activity on system holding sensitive surveillance information
Crime|Political|US|World

The Latest: Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem amid criticism over immigration enforcement

President Donald Trump has fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

March 06, 2026
The Latest: Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem amid criticism over immigration enforcement
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|Videos

Cornyn goes on offense against Paxton as Republicans await Trump's endorsement

Sen. John Cornyn is going on offense against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton as they fight for a Republican Senate runoff, and President Donald Trump’s endorsement hangs over it all

March 06, 2026
Cornyn goes on offense against Paxton as Republicans await Trump's endorsement
Crime|Political|World

House Republican leaders urge Gonzales to end reelection bid after he admitted to affair with aide

House Speaker Mike Johnson and the GOP leadership are calling for Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas to withdraw from his reelection race after he admitted having an affair with a former staff member who later died by suicide

March 06, 2026
House Republican leaders urge Gonzales to end reelection bid after he admitted to affair with aide
Political|Science|Technology|World

On Iran, Trump officials say the US mission is 'that simple.' It depends who's doing the talking

President Donald Trump's administration is trying to explain why it struck Iran and killed its supreme leader without clear support from Congress or allies

March 06, 2026
On Iran, Trump officials say the US mission is 'that simple.' It depends who's doing the talking
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court loss

Some two dozen states are challenging President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs in court

March 06, 2026
More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court loss
Business|Political|US|World

Panel reviewing Trump's White House ballroom project will vote April 2 on the project

A federal panel reviewing President Donald Trump's White House ballroom has set April 2 for a final vote on the project

March 06, 2026
Panel reviewing Trump's White House ballroom project will vote April 2 on the project
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Hegseth urges Latin American allies to go on offense against drug cartels

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is urging Latin American countries to take a more aggressive approach against drug cartels

March 05, 2026
Hegseth urges Latin American allies to go on offense against drug cartels
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Georgia city passes ordinance protecting natural hairstyles

Georgia city passes ordinance protecting natural hairstyles

March 05, 2026
Georgia city passes ordinance protecting natural hairstyles
Asia|MidEast|Political|World

Azerbaijan accuses neighbor Iran of a drone attack and vows to retaliate

Azerbaijan has accused Iran of a drone attack on its territory, a development that signaled the war in the Middle East was spreading

March 05, 2026
Azerbaijan accuses neighbor Iran of a drone attack and vows to retaliate
Interview|Political|Travel|World

Operational secrecy kept the US from making evacuation plans – and that means Americans in the Mideast could wait days

A longtime diplomat explains how the State Department normally encourages and helps Americans to leave countries amid political instability and war – which didn’t happen over the last week.

March 05, 2026
Operational secrecy kept the US from making evacuation plans – and that means Americans in the Mideast could wait days
Political|World

'Christ is king' becomes a loaded phrase in US political debates, especially on the right

On its own, the phrase “Christ is king” sums up a core tenet of the Christian faith, that Jesus is the divine ruler of the universe

March 05, 2026
'Christ is king' becomes a loaded phrase in US political debates, especially on the right
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Obama throws his support behind Virginia Democrats' redistricting plan as it heads to voters

Former President Barack Obama is promoting a Democratic effort to redraw congressional lines in Virginia, the latest front in a nationwide redistricting battle ahead of this year’s midterm elections

March 05, 2026
Obama throws his support behind Virginia Democrats' redistricting plan as it heads to voters
Asia|Political|World

Iranian warship sunk by the US was sailing home after taking part in an exhibition hosted by India

Officials in New Delhi say that an Iranian warship that was sunk by a U.S. submarine near Sri Lanka had participated in naval exercises hosted by India before heading out into international waters in the Indian Ocean on its way home

March 05, 2026
Iranian warship sunk by the US was sailing home after taking part in an exhibition hosted by India
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Zelenskyy says Russia-Ukraine talks on ice as countries in Mideast seek Kyiv's drone expertise

Ukrainian President Volodymyr says U.S.-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine have stalled as the war in the Middle East pulls focus away

March 05, 2026
Zelenskyy says Russia-Ukraine talks on ice as countries in Mideast seek Kyiv's drone expertise
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

US and Mideast countries seek Kyiv's drone expertise as Russia-Ukraine talks put on ice

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the United States and its allies in the Middle East are seeking Ukraine’s expertise in countering Iran’s Shahed drones

March 05, 2026
US and Mideast countries seek Kyiv's drone expertise as Russia-Ukraine talks put on ice
Economy|Political|World

The Latest: New Iranian attacks target Israel and US bases as more Israeli strikes hit Lebanon

Iran is launching more missiles at Israel and U.S. bases as war in the Middle East enters a sixth day

March 05, 2026
The Latest: New Iranian attacks target Israel and US bases as more Israeli strikes hit Lebanon
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Iran's foreign minister says US 'will come to bitterly regret' precedent set after sub sank frigate

Iran is launching more missiles at Israel as attacks in the Middle East commence for a sixth day

March 05, 2026
Iran's foreign minister says US 'will come to bitterly regret' precedent set after sub sank frigate
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Iran launches new wave of attacks on Israeli and US bases while Israel begins new strikes in Lebanon

Iran is launching more missiles at Israel as attacks in the Middle East commence for a sixth day

March 05, 2026
Iran launches new wave of attacks on Israeli and US bases while Israel begins new strikes in Lebanon
Political|World

Canada and Australia leaders urge war de-escalation, but agree Iran can't get nuclear weapons

Canadian and Australian prime ministers have called for a de-escalation of the Iran war but added the Iranians must never gain a nuclear weapon

March 05, 2026
Canada and Australia leaders urge war de-escalation, but agree Iran can't get nuclear weapons
Election|Political|US

Montana GOP Sen. Steve Daines won’t seek reelection in shock announcement at filing deadline

Montana GOP Sen. Steve Daines won’t seek reelection in shock announcement at filing deadline

March 05, 2026
Montana GOP Sen. Steve Daines won’t seek reelection in shock announcement at filing deadline
Crime|Political|US|World

Man on trial in assassination plot says possible targets included Trump, Biden, Haley

A Pakistani man charged with plotting a political assassination in the U.S. is testifying in his defense at his attempted terrorism trial

March 05, 2026
Man on trial in assassination plot says possible targets included Trump, Biden, Haley
Americas|Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Honduras weighs shift in China-Taiwan ties as Trump pushes for US dominance in Latin America

The new president of Honduras, who was elected with the backing of President Donald Trump, has ordered a review of economic agreements with China

March 05, 2026
Honduras weighs shift in China-Taiwan ties as Trump pushes for US dominance in Latin America
Asia|Election|Political|World

Polls open in Nepal’s first election after last year's youth-led protests toppled the government

Polls are open across Nepal in the first nationwide election since last year’s violent, youth-led uprising forced the government from power

March 05, 2026
Polls open in Nepal’s first election after last year's youth-led protests toppled the government
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Whether primary ballots set aside in two Texas counties will be counted remains uncertain

Voters who cast ballots during extended polling place hours in Dallas and Williamson counties are waiting to see if their votes will count

March 05, 2026
Whether primary ballots set aside in two Texas counties will be counted remains uncertain
Business|Crime|Economy|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

US Homeland Security investigates whether Bovino made disparaging comments about Jewish faith

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has opened an internal investigation into whether the one-time architect of President Donald Trump’s large-scale immigration crackdown made disparaging comments about the Jewish faith while criticizing the U.S. attorney for Minnesota

March 05, 2026
US Homeland Security investigates whether Bovino made disparaging comments about Jewish faith
Crime|Political|World

Protester, three Capitol Police officers treated for injuries after scuffle in Senate hearing room

A man protesting the war in Iran has been arrested after a struggle in a U.S. Senate building

March 05, 2026
Protester, three Capitol Police officers treated for injuries after scuffle in Senate hearing room
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology

Trump, tech companies sign voluntary pledge to protect consumers from rising electricity costs

Trump, tech companies sign voluntary pledge to protect consumers from rising electricity costs

March 05, 2026
Trump, tech companies sign voluntary pledge to protect consumers from rising electricity costs
Crime|Political|US|World

Noem defends Homeland Security Department in post-shooting appearances before Congress

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem wrapped up two days of scrutiny in Congress, appearing for the first time in front of lawmakers since the shooting deaths of two protesters in Minneapolis at the hands of immigration enforcement officers

March 05, 2026
Noem defends Homeland Security Department in post-shooting appearances before Congress
Crime|Political|World

Florida revives a long-dormant probe into Raul Castro over 1996 shootdown of exile group's plane

Florida’s attorney general says Florida has reopened a criminal investigation into former Cuban leader Raul Castro’s role in the 1996 shootdown of exile planes

March 05, 2026
Florida revives a long-dormant probe into Raul Castro over 1996 shootdown of exile group's plane
Election|Political|US|World

The first midterm primaries of 2026, by the numbers

The first primaries of the year weren’t short on drama

March 05, 2026
The first midterm primaries of 2026, by the numbers
Business|Crime|Education|Health|Political|Technology

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says in deposition that he resisted censoring platforms

Jurors in a bellwether trial about the impacts of social media on teenagers and children on Wednesday watched a deposition of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg that explores what the architects of Facebook and Instagram knew from internal research about negative experiences by young users and how the company responded since its early years

March 05, 2026
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says in deposition that he resisted censoring platforms
Political|Sports|World

Aaron Judge and a loaded US roster hope to dethrone Ohtani's Japan at the World Baseball Classic

Aaron Judge will captain a loaded U.S. roster at the World Baseball Classic

March 05, 2026
Aaron Judge and a loaded US roster hope to dethrone Ohtani's Japan at the World Baseball Classic
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity costs, but offers few details

President Donald Trump is pressing big tech to build its own power as AI data centers spark anger over electric bills

March 05, 2026
Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity costs, but offers few details
Crime|Political|US

House committee votes to subpoena Attorney General Bondi to answer questions over the Epstein files

The House Oversight Committee has voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to answer questions over the Justice Department’s handling of files related to the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation

March 05, 2026
House committee votes to subpoena Attorney General Bondi to answer questions over the Epstein files
MidEast|Political|World

Kurdish dissident groups say they are preparing to join the fight against Iran with US support

Kurdish Iranian dissident groups based in northern Iraq are preparing for a potential cross-border military operation in Iran, and the U.S. has asked Iraqi Kurds to support them, Kurdish officials have told The Associated Press

March 05, 2026
Kurdish dissident groups say they are preparing to join the fight against Iran with US support
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

White House formally nominates Warsh to be Federal Reserve chair

The Trump administration has formally nominated Kevin Warsh, a former top Federal Reserve official, to be next Fed chair when Jerome Powell’s term ends in two months

March 05, 2026
White House formally nominates Warsh to be Federal Reserve chair
Crime|Economy|Health|Political|US

Trump administration widens its anti-fraud efforts with a Medicaid probe in New York

President Donald Trump's administration is expanding its crackdown on state Medicaid programs to New York, launching a fraud probe in the state

March 05, 2026
Trump administration widens its anti-fraud efforts with a Medicaid probe in New York
Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

Navigating conversations with children about war, conflict and other traumatic events

Experts say adults can help children cope with the latest conflict in the Middle East by making space for conversation, validating their feelings and limiting exposure to frightening or inaccurate information

March 05, 2026
Navigating conversations with children about war, conflict and other traumatic events
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin hosts Hungary's foreign minister for energy supply talks as war in Mideast causes disruptions

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hosted Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó for talks in Moscow

March 05, 2026
Putin hosts Hungary's foreign minister for energy supply talks as war in Mideast causes disruptions
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Sports

Gov. Pritzker tries to downplay concerns about locking in Bears stadium in Illinois over Indiana

Gov. Pritzker tries to downplay concerns about locking in Bears stadium in Illinois over Indiana

March 05, 2026
Gov. Pritzker tries to downplay concerns about locking in Bears stadium in Illinois over Indiana
Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Gov. Tim Walz tells a House panel the Trump immigration crackdown hampered Minnesota's fraud fight

Minnesota’s governor and attorney general are defending their efforts to combat fraud

March 05, 2026
Gov. Tim Walz tells a House panel the Trump immigration crackdown hampered Minnesota's fraud fight
Political|US|World

Iranian intelligence sends word to US on potential talks to end war, but US officials say no active negotiations

Iranian intelligence sends word to US on potential talks to end war, but US officials say no active negotiations

March 05, 2026
Iranian intelligence sends word to US on potential talks to end war, but US officials say no active negotiations
Political|US|World

Newsom ramps up his criticism of Israel, accuses Netanyahu of leading Trump into war with Iran

Newsom ramps up his criticism of Israel, accuses Netanyahu of leading Trump into war with Iran

March 05, 2026
Newsom ramps up his criticism of Israel, accuses Netanyahu of leading Trump into war with Iran
Election|Political|US

Reps. Al Green and Christian Menefee to advance to runoff for Texas 18th, CNN projects

Reps. Al Green and Christian Menefee to advance to runoff for Texas 18th, CNN projects

March 05, 2026
Reps. Al Green and Christian Menefee to advance to runoff for Texas 18th, CNN projects
Business|Crime|Economy|Health|Political

Lewiston shooting survivors say they haven't received financial support they were promised

Lewiston shooting survivors say they haven't received financial support they were promised

March 05, 2026
Lewiston shooting survivors say they haven't received financial support they were promised
Political|Travel|World

Parties and missile threats: On board a cruise ship stuck in the Middle East crisis zone

Parties and missile threats: On board a cruise ship stuck in the Middle East crisis zone

March 04, 2026
Parties and missile threats: On board a cruise ship stuck in the Middle East crisis zone
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Political

Suffs musical opens on the exact block that played a role in women's suffrage history

Suffs musical opens on the exact block that played a role in women's suffrage history

March 04, 2026
Suffs musical opens on the exact block that played a role in women's suffrage history
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Political

Former employee says he was forced to resign after pointing out a contract that violated city policy

Former employee says he was forced to resign after pointing out a contract that violated city policy

March 04, 2026
Former employee says he was forced to resign after pointing out a contract that violated city policy
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

‘No Winston Churchill’: Trump opens new rift with Europe as leaders try to avoid being sucked into Iran war

‘No Winston Churchill’: Trump opens new rift with Europe as leaders try to avoid being sucked into Iran war

March 04, 2026
‘No Winston Churchill’: Trump opens new rift with Europe as leaders try to avoid being sucked into Iran war
Political|World

Cracks appear in Trump's MAGA base as leading figures criticize the Iran war

Some of the sharpest criticism President Donald Trump has faced in the early days of the Iran war has come from once-loyal media figures more accustomed to singing his praises

March 04, 2026
Cracks appear in Trump's MAGA base as leading figures criticize the Iran war
Americas|Arts|Crime|Political|Sports|World

With 100 days to go, World Cup faces new challenges with Iran war and Mexico violence

With 100 days to go until the World Cup, the Iran war has added a new layer of complexity to the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada

March 04, 2026
With 100 days to go, World Cup faces new challenges with Iran war and Mexico violence
Political|Science|Technology|World

US air defenses may not be able to intercept many of Iran’s one-way drones

US air defenses may not be able to intercept many of Iran’s one-way drones

March 04, 2026
US air defenses may not be able to intercept many of Iran’s one-way drones
Crime|Election|Political|US

US Rep. Tony Gonzales and activist Brandon Herrera will head to a runoff for Texas’ 23rd District

US Rep. Tony Gonzales and activist Brandon Herrera will head to a runoff for Texas’ 23rd District

March 04, 2026
US Rep. Tony Gonzales and activist Brandon Herrera will head to a runoff for Texas’ 23rd District
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Sports|US

John Cornyn and Ken Paxton will advance to a runoff in Texas’ US Senate Republican primary

John Cornyn and Ken Paxton will advance to a runoff in Texas’ US Senate Republican primary

March 04, 2026
John Cornyn and Ken Paxton will advance to a runoff in Texas’ US Senate Republican primary
Election|Political|US

James Talarico defeats Jasmine Crockett to win Democratic primary in Texas Senate race

James Talarico defeats Jasmine Crockett to win Democratic primary in Texas Senate race

March 04, 2026
James Talarico defeats Jasmine Crockett to win Democratic primary in Texas Senate race
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley will advance to a marquee North Carolina matchup for US Senate

Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley will advance to a marquee North Carolina matchup for US Senate

March 04, 2026
Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley will advance to a marquee North Carolina matchup for US Senate
Business|Interview|Political|US|World

‘I’m not grouchy, I’m just optimizing’: Thom Tillis doesn’t want to hear he’s not doing enough to challenge Donald Trump

‘I’m not grouchy, I’m just optimizing’: Thom Tillis doesn’t want to hear he’s not doing enough to challenge Donald Trump

March 04, 2026
‘I’m not grouchy, I’m just optimizing’: Thom Tillis doesn’t want to hear he’s not doing enough to challenge Donald Trump
Arts|Election|Entertainment|Political|US

Latin Grammy winner Bobby Pulido will win Democratic primary for Texas’ 15th District

Latin Grammy winner Bobby Pulido will win Democratic primary for Texas’ 15th District

March 04, 2026
Latin Grammy winner Bobby Pulido will win Democratic primary for Texas’ 15th District
Political|US|World

Why Zohran Mamdani denounced the US-Israeli strikes on Iran

Why Zohran Mamdani denounced the US-Israeli strikes on Iran

March 04, 2026
Why Zohran Mamdani denounced the US-Israeli strikes on Iran
Election|Political|US

Takeaways from the first elections of the 2026 midterm campaigns

Primary elections set up major Senate fights in Texas and North Carolina, and they also expose fresh tension over voting rules

March 03, 2026
Takeaways from the first elections of the 2026 midterm campaigns
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Travel advisories, closed airports, empty skies: How Middle East air disruptions might affect your plans

Travel advisories, closed airports, empty skies: How Middle East air disruptions might affect your plans

March 02, 2026
Travel advisories, closed airports, empty skies: How Middle East air disruptions might affect your plans
Business|Crime|Election|Political|US

The Latest: Texas GOP Senate race heads to runoff. Democrats too early to call

Longtime Sen. John Cornyn and MAGA favorite Ken Paxton are heading to a May runoff in Texas’ Republican Senate primary, while Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico are in a close race for the Democratic nomination

March 03, 2026
The Latest: Texas GOP Senate race heads to runoff. Democrats too early to call
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Change in primary voting rules leads to confusion in 2 Texas counties as voters are turned away

A rule change for primary voting in two Texas counties led to mass voter confusion that eventually led to a state supreme court ruling, threats of more legal action and the potential that an untold number of voters could find themselves disenfranchised

March 04, 2026
Change in primary voting rules leads to confusion in 2 Texas counties as voters are turned away
Americas|Crime|Political|World

US military launches anti-drug trafficking operation in Ecuador

US military launches anti-drug trafficking operation in Ecuador

March 04, 2026
US military launches anti-drug trafficking operation in Ecuador
Election|Political|US

Texas Supreme Court stops Dallas County from counting late votes after confusion over new rules

Texas Supreme Court stops Dallas County from counting late votes after confusion over new rules

March 04, 2026
Texas Supreme Court stops Dallas County from counting late votes after confusion over new rules
Political

Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley clinch US Senate in North Carolina, setting up high-stakes fall fight

Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and ex-Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley have won their respective party nominations for a North Carolina U.S. Senate seat

March 03, 2026
Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley clinch US Senate in North Carolina, setting up high-stakes fall fight
MidEast|Political|US|World

The Latest: War engulfs the Middle East as markets drop and oil prices spike

U.S. President Donald Trump says “someone from within” Iran’s government might be best suited to take power once the U.S.-Israeli war on the country ends

March 03, 2026
The Latest: War engulfs the Middle East as markets drop and oil prices spike
Economy|Finance|Political|US

A property tax revolt spreads across states, but election-year cuts hit opposition

States across the country are pushing to cut property taxes as homeowners complain about rising bills

March 04, 2026
A property tax revolt spreads across states, but election-year cuts hit opposition
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Everything we know on day 4 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

Everything we know on day 4 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

March 03, 2026
Everything we know on day 4 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Political|Science|Technology|World

Hacked traffic cameras and US intelligence: How a plot to kill Iran’s supreme leader came together

Hacked traffic cameras and US intelligence: How a plot to kill Iran’s supreme leader came together

March 04, 2026
Hacked traffic cameras and US intelligence: How a plot to kill Iran’s supreme leader came together
Crime|Political|US|World

Man who fatally shot a police officer with his service revolver is executed in Florida

A man convicted of fatally shooting a police officer with his own service weapon during a traffic stop has been executed in Florida

March 03, 2026
Man who fatally shot a police officer with his service revolver is executed in Florida
Crime|Political|US|World

Testy exchanges over immigration cases highlight growing confrontations between judges and DOJ

A federal judge has clashed with Minnesota’s top federal prosecutor during an unusual contempt hearing that highlighted growing confrontations between increasingly frustrated judges and Department of Justice officials

March 04, 2026
Testy exchanges over immigration cases highlight growing confrontations between judges and DOJ
MidEast|Political|World

CIA working to arm Kurdish forces to spark uprising in Iran, sources say

CIA working to arm Kurdish forces to spark uprising in Iran, sources say

March 04, 2026
CIA working to arm Kurdish forces to spark uprising in Iran, sources say
Political|World

Tensions flare as lawmakers question Iran war’s costs, risks and strategy

Questions are mounting at the U.S. Capitol over the Trump administration’s shifting rationale for going to war with Iran

March 04, 2026
Tensions flare as lawmakers question Iran war’s costs, risks and strategy
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Cyprus becomes embroiled in another Middle Eastern maelstrom with UK military bases on its soil

If the adage “geography is destiny” holds true, then Cyprus should be a prime candidate as its poster child

March 04, 2026
Cyprus becomes embroiled in another Middle Eastern maelstrom with UK military bases on its soil
Americas|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

A trial seeks to tie Iranian paramilitary to alleged assassination plot in US

A criminal trial in New York is airing claims that Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard was entangled in a foiled 2024 assassination plot that eyed then-candidate Donald Trump as a possible target

March 04, 2026
A trial seeks to tie Iranian paramilitary to alleged assassination plot in US
Political|World

Israel sends troops into southern Lebanon as Hezbollah says it is ready for 'open war'

Israel has sent troops into southern Lebanon and told residents of more than 80 villages to evacuate as the Iran-backed militant Hezbollah group said it was ready for an “open war” with Israel in the wake of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran

March 03, 2026
Israel sends troops into southern Lebanon as Hezbollah says it is ready for 'open war'
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain after it disallowed US use of joint bases in Iran war

President Donald Trump is threatening to cut off trade with Spain

March 04, 2026
Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain after it disallowed US use of joint bases in Iran war
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Noem defends her portrayal of killed Minneapolis protesters as agitators, in her Senate hearing

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has defended her agency in testimony and under questioning at a Senate hearing

March 03, 2026
Noem defends her portrayal of killed Minneapolis protesters as agitators, in her Senate hearing
Business|Crime|Education|Lifestyle|Political

Detroit man whose confession to 1999 murder was coerced by rogue cop released from prison

A Detroit-area judge has erased a 1999 murder conviction after prosecutors acknowledged that a confession was coerced by a rogue police officer

March 04, 2026
Detroit man whose confession to 1999 murder was coerced by rogue cop released from prison
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

New York’s congestion toll into Manhattan upheld by a federal judge over Trump’s objections

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to halt New York’s first-in-the-nation congestion fee on drivers entering Manhattan

March 04, 2026
New York’s congestion toll into Manhattan upheld by a federal judge over Trump’s objections
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Political|World

Street renamed in honor of Hezekiah Watkins, youngest Freedom Rider

Street renamed in honor of Hezekiah Watkins, youngest Freedom Rider

March 04, 2026
Street renamed in honor of Hezekiah Watkins, youngest Freedom Rider
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Education|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|World

CIA agents successfully executed a plan for regime change in Iran in 1953 – but Trump hasn’t revealed any signs of a plan

A covert US campaign in the mid-20th century helped steer Iran toward the intense anti-American sentiment that has distinguished its government policy for decades.

March 04, 2026
CIA agents successfully executed a plan for regime change in Iran in 1953 – but Trump hasn’t revealed any signs of a plan
Election|Political|US

Hillary Clinton erupts after Boebert leaks photo from her deposition

About an hour and twenty minutes into her deposition, Hillary Clinton became furious that a Republican congresswoman had released a photo from her deposition, which is against House rules. Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado shared the photo with conservative influencer Benny Johnson.

March 03, 2026
Hillary Clinton erupts after Boebert leaks photo from her deposition
Crime|Political|US

Epstein deposition video shows Hillary Clinton in heated moments with lawmakers

The House Oversight Committee has released video footage of the closed-door depositions of Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton that occurred last week in Chappaqua, New York, as part of the panel’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The former president and secretary of State each faced roughly 4 1/2 hours of questioning from Democratic and Republican lawmakers. Until now, everything that is known about the depositions was shared by people who were in the room.

March 03, 2026
Epstein deposition video shows Hillary Clinton in heated moments with lawmakers
Business|Political|US|World

Trump admin asked a court to drop court fights against law firms tied to Democrats. Now it’s changing its mind

Trump admin asked a court to drop court fights against law firms tied to Democrats. Now it’s changing its mind

March 04, 2026
Trump admin asked a court to drop court fights against law firms tied to Democrats. Now it’s changing its mind
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science

Why a 6-year-old with diabetes is pushing for change in Virginia

Why a 6-year-old with diabetes is pushing for change in Virginia

March 04, 2026
Why a 6-year-old with diabetes is pushing for change in Virginia
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

From Karachi to Beirut, Khamenei’s death sends shockwaves across the Shiite world

The killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in joint U.S.-Israeli strikes has sparked anger across Shiite communities worldwide and is raising fears of wider unrest

March 04, 2026
From Karachi to Beirut, Khamenei’s death sends shockwaves across the Shiite world
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

War with Iran strains the US-UK relationship as Starmer and Trump disagree

The U.S.-Israel war on Iran has fueled a disagreement between U.S. President Donald Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer

March 03, 2026
War with Iran strains the US-UK relationship as Starmer and Trump disagree
Election|Political|US|World

President Trump speaks to CNN after strikes in Iran

CNN's Jake Tapper reports that President Donald Trump said the US is "ahead of schedule" on the military operation in Iran in a phone call Monday morning.

March 02, 2026
President Trump speaks to CNN after strikes in Iran
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports

Toddler found alive inside impounded car in Detroit lot; father in custody

Toddler found alive inside impounded car in Detroit lot; father in custody

March 04, 2026
Toddler found alive inside impounded car in Detroit lot; father in custody
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Iran war casts a pall over UK economic update as stocks tank and oil and gas prices surge

Britain’s Treasury chief Rachel Reeves has sought to present a rosy picture of the state of the U.K. economy, even as oil and gas prices soared in the wake of the fast-evolving Iran war that has cast a pall over the global economic outlook

March 03, 2026
Iran war casts a pall over UK economic update as stocks tank and oil and gas prices surge
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Political|World

Family and friends of slain police officer prepare for convicted killer's execution

Family and friends of slain police officer prepare for convicted killer's execution

March 04, 2026
Family and friends of slain police officer prepare for convicted killer's execution
MidEast|Political|Travel|World

Group safely returns to US from Israel amid Iran strikes

Group safely returns to US from Israel amid Iran strikes

March 03, 2026
Group safely returns to US from Israel amid Iran strikes
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia bans a prominent LGBTQ+ rights group as extremist in a new blow to the beleaguered community

A Russian court has banned a prominent LGBTQ+ rights group and has labeled it as extremist in the latest step in the country’s crackdown on the community

March 03, 2026
Russia bans a prominent LGBTQ+ rights group as extremist in a new blow to the beleaguered community
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Opinion|Political

Public defender shortage is leading to hundreds of criminal cases being dismissed

There are never enough lawyers to provide indigent defense, but the situation has gotten worse since the pandemic.

March 03, 2026
Public defender shortage is leading to hundreds of criminal cases being dismissed
Election|Political|US|World

When do polls close in crucial Texas primaries and when should we expect results?

When do polls close in crucial Texas primaries and when should we expect results?

March 03, 2026
When do polls close in crucial Texas primaries and when should we expect results?
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Europe defends military bases and struggles to evacuate citizens as it is drawn into the war on Iran

Europe is gradually being pulled into the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, even as it avoids direct combat

March 02, 2026
Europe defends military bases and struggles to evacuate citizens as it is drawn into the war on Iran
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Pakistan says its forces killed 67 Afghan troops in cross-border clashes. Kabul rejects the claim

Pakistan says that Afghan forces have attacked Pakistani military positions along the border, triggering intense clashes that left 67 Afghan troops and one Pakistani soldier dead

March 03, 2026
Pakistan says its forces killed 67 Afghan troops in cross-border clashes. Kabul rejects the claim
Election|Entertainment|Political|Sports|US

This congressman wanted to retire. His identical twin could make history by replacing him

This congressman wanted to retire. His identical twin could make history by replacing him

March 03, 2026
This congressman wanted to retire. His identical twin could make history by replacing him
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

China's economic ambitions hit limits to growth as its national congress meets

China’s progress in building a modern economy, evident in its kung-fu fighting robots and self-parking cars, is hitting limits as a downturn in its housing industry drags on and young people struggle to find jobs

March 03, 2026
China's economic ambitions hit limits to growth as its national congress meets
Economy|Health|Political|US|World

Minnesota sues to block Trump administration's holding back of Medicaid funds

Minnesota is suing President Donald Trump’s administration in an attempt to stop it from holding back $243 million in Medicaid spending

March 03, 2026
Minnesota sues to block Trump administration's holding back of Medicaid funds
MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu takes a gamble on American support for Israel with the war against Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has steered his country along two pillars of foreign policy throughout his political career

March 03, 2026
Netanyahu takes a gamble on American support for Israel with the war against Iran
Crime|Political|US|World

Mamdani says he’s asked Trump to drop immigration cases against these pro-Palestinian activists

Mamdani says he’s asked Trump to drop immigration cases against these pro-Palestinian activists

March 03, 2026
Mamdani says he’s asked Trump to drop immigration cases against these pro-Palestinian activists
Crime|Election|Political

GOP Texas congressman to face primary runoff after allegations of an affair

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas was forced into a primary runoff with his GOP opponent as he faces calls to resign over allegations of having an affair with an aide

March 03, 2026
GOP Texas congressman to face primary runoff after allegations of an affair
Economy|Political|US|World

Democrats’ newfound unity faces a test after US and Israeli strikes on Iran

Democrats stay mostly united against President Donald Trump, but the strikes on Iran are starting to reveal some splits in the party

March 03, 2026
Democrats’ newfound unity faces a test after US and Israeli strikes on Iran
Interview|MidEast|Political|US|World

Iranian Americans fear for relatives in their homeland as war continues

Many in the Iranian American diaspora spent the weekend glued to their TVs, watching news of U.S. and Israeli bombs falling on Iran, some hoping for a brighter future for their homeland but terrified relatives would suffer harm

March 03, 2026
Iranian Americans fear for relatives in their homeland as war continues
MidEast|Political|World

The Latest: Trump says Iran war could last weeks, US citizens in dozens of countries urged to leave

The war in the Middle East has spiraled further as Israel and the U.S. pounded Iran, while Tehran and its allies hit back

March 02, 2026
The Latest: Trump says Iran war could last weeks, US citizens in dozens of countries urged to leave
MidEast|Political|World

As Mideast conflict widens, US says attacks on Iran will last weeks and intensify

The war in the Middle East spiraled further as Israel and the U.S. pounded Iran

March 02, 2026
As Mideast conflict widens, US says attacks on Iran will last weeks and intensify
Crime|Political|US|Videos|World

Lawmakers finally questioned the Clintons about Epstein. They also asked about pizzagate and UFOs

A House committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein labored for six months to question former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

March 03, 2026
Lawmakers finally questioned the Clintons about Epstein. They also asked about pizzagate and UFOs
MidEast|Political|World

Hegseth insists the Iran conflict is 'not endless' while warning more casualties are likely

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has spoken to widening concerns the U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran could spiral into a protracted regional conflict by declaring: “This is not Iraq

March 02, 2026
Hegseth insists the Iran conflict is 'not endless' while warning more casualties are likely
Health|Political|Science|World

Experts talk how to navigate distressing news stories and finding coping mechanisms

As people awoke to news over the weekend of the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran, it resulted in many feeling anxious and stressed

March 03, 2026
Experts talk how to navigate distressing news stories and finding coping mechanisms
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Travel|World

Limited flights from UAE begin as governments seek to extract citizens from Middle East

Travelers stranded by a widening war have started leaving the United Arab Emirates aboard a small number of evacuation flights

March 02, 2026
Limited flights from UAE begin as governments seek to extract citizens from Middle East
Election|Interview|Political|US|World

What President Trump told Jake Tapper about the Iran war

Jake Tapper reports.

March 02, 2026
What President Trump told Jake Tapper about the Iran war
Election|Political|World

War in Iran jolts final day of campaigning in Texas primary

Candidates in Texas’ tightly competitive U.S. Senate primary were treading carefully in response to news of U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran

March 03, 2026
War in Iran jolts final day of campaigning in Texas primary
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political

Trump says he will attend White House Correspondents’ Dinner for the first time as president

Trump says he will attend White House Correspondents’ Dinner for the first time as president

March 03, 2026
Trump says he will attend White House Correspondents’ Dinner for the first time as president
Crime|Political|US|World

Minnesota launches investigation that could bring charges against federal immigration officers

A Minnesota county attorney may pursue charges against federal officers for alleged misconduct during an immigration crackdown in the Minneapolis area

March 03, 2026
Minnesota launches investigation that could bring charges against federal immigration officers
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Supreme Court preserves only GOP-held congressional district in New York City for 2026 elections

The Supreme Court has sided with Republicans in ruling that the boundaries of the only GOP-held congressional district in New York City do not not need to be redrawn for the 2026 elections, despite a court ruling that the district is unfair to Black and Hispanic residents

March 03, 2026
Supreme Court preserves only GOP-held congressional district in New York City for 2026 elections
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|World

In a first as president, Trump says he'll attend the White House correspondents' dinner

President Donald Trump says he plans to attend the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on April 25, the first time he's done so as president

March 03, 2026
In a first as president, Trump says he'll attend the White House correspondents' dinner
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump pushes back on mounting criticism about his Iran war battle plan as conflict spreads

President Donald Trump is pushing back on criticism that he hasn’t done enough to explain why it was necessary to start a war with Iran now or to articulate his vision for an endgame to the escalating conflict

March 03, 2026
Trump pushes back on mounting criticism about his Iran war battle plan as conflict spreads
Political|Sports|World

Iran's World Cup place in US put in doubt by Middle East war. FIFA has Iraq next in line

Iran’s place at the men’s soccer World Cup in three months has been put in doubt amid an escalating Middle East conflict sparked by tournament co-host the United States

March 02, 2026
Iran's World Cup place in US put in doubt by Middle East war. FIFA has Iraq next in line
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Supreme Court blocks redrawing of Republican-held congressional district in New York over liberal dissent

Supreme Court blocks redrawing of Republican-held congressional district in New York over liberal dissent

March 03, 2026
Supreme Court blocks redrawing of Republican-held congressional district in New York over liberal dissent
Crime|Political|US|World

Minnesota county attorney investigating Gregory Bovino and other federal officials over immigration crackdown

Minnesota county attorney investigating Gregory Bovino and other federal officials over immigration crackdown

March 03, 2026
Minnesota county attorney investigating Gregory Bovino and other federal officials over immigration crackdown
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

Lebanon’s leaders turn on Hezbollah as airstrikes hit Beirut and thousands seek shelter

Israeli strike hits Hezbollah-aligned media building in Beirut’s southern suburbs following an evacuation warning

March 02, 2026
Lebanon’s leaders turn on Hezbollah as airstrikes hit Beirut and thousands seek shelter
Crime|Political|US

Nancy Mace under investigation by House ethics panel for allegedly overcharging Congress for housing costs

Nancy Mace under investigation by House ethics panel for allegedly overcharging Congress for housing costs

March 03, 2026
Nancy Mace under investigation by House ethics panel for allegedly overcharging Congress for housing costs
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

From doubts about nuke talks to an Air Force One flight, what led up to Trump's order to strike Iran

President Donald Trump says he was not pleased with the way that negotiations with Iran were proceeding

March 03, 2026
From doubts about nuke talks to an Air Force One flight, what led up to Trump's order to strike Iran
Environment|Health|Political|US

Former Trump Cabinet secretary Ryan Zinke won't seek reelection to a Montana US House seat

A Republican lawmaker from Montana who served as interior secretary during President Donald Trump’s first administration says he will not seek reelection to a fifth term

March 03, 2026
Former Trump Cabinet secretary Ryan Zinke won't seek reelection to a Montana US House seat
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Political|Travel

America’s founding documents fly out of nation’s capital for first time on the freedom plane

America’s founding documents fly out of nation’s capital for first time on the freedom plane

March 03, 2026
America’s founding documents fly out of nation’s capital for first time on the freedom plane
Business|Economy|Election|Political|World

Democratic moderates warn that leaning too far left in midterms sets up presidential loss in 2028

Moderate Democrats are pushing back on the party’s progressive energy

March 03, 2026
Democratic moderates warn that leaning too far left in midterms sets up presidential loss in 2028
Political|World

How the AP decided to call fighting in the Middle East the 'Iran war'

The Associated Press is referring to fighting between Iran and the United States and Israel as the “Iran war.”

March 03, 2026
How the AP decided to call fighting in the Middle East the 'Iran war'
Crime|Education|Political|US|World

In closing arguments, prosecutors say school shooter’s father is responsible for the attack

In closing arguments, prosecutors say school shooter’s father is responsible for the attack

March 03, 2026
In closing arguments, prosecutors say school shooter’s father is responsible for the attack
Crime|Health|Political|US|World

Supreme Court could loosen law barring marijuana users from owning guns

The Supreme Court seemed likely Monday to loosen a federal law that bars marijuana users from owning guns in a case that crossed typical political lines

March 03, 2026
Supreme Court could loosen law barring marijuana users from owning guns
Education|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Melania Trump presides at UN Security Council meeting on children in conflict as US attacks Iran

U.S. first lady Melania Trump is presiding over a U.N. Security Council meeting that will focus on children in conflict, one of her signature issues

March 03, 2026
Melania Trump presides at UN Security Council meeting on children in conflict as US attacks Iran
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Iowa water quality and cancer rates: Atlantic-area grandparents push lawmakers to act on pollution concerns

Iowa water quality and cancer rates: Atlantic-area grandparents push lawmakers to act on pollution concerns

March 03, 2026
Iowa water quality and cancer rates: Atlantic-area grandparents push lawmakers to act on pollution concerns
Arts|Entertainment|Political|World

Sirens replace celebrations as Israelis head to shelters on religious holiday

Sirens replace celebrations as Israelis head to shelters on religious holiday

March 03, 2026
Sirens replace celebrations as Israelis head to shelters on religious holiday
Americas|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Cuba's president pushes for 'urgent' changes to island's economic and business model

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says his government should “immediately” focus on implementing urgent transformations to the island’s economic and social model as oil reserves in the Caribbean country dwindle

March 03, 2026
Cuba's president pushes for 'urgent' changes to island's economic and business model
Americas|Crime|Election|Political|World

Haiti opens registration for what would be the 1st election in a decade

Haiti’s government has opened a 10-day registration period for political parties to run in an upcoming general election

March 03, 2026
Haiti opens registration for what would be the 1st election in a decade
MidEast|Political|US|Videos|World

Bay Area Iranian community takes to streets of SF in celebration, hope for regime change

Bay Area Iranian community takes to streets of SF in celebration, hope for regime change

March 03, 2026
Bay Area Iranian community takes to streets of SF in celebration, hope for regime change
Education|Political|US|World

Northwest High students protest after no Black History Program scheduled; School responds

Northwest High students protest after no Black History Program scheduled; School responds

March 03, 2026
Northwest High students protest after no Black History Program scheduled; School responds
Arts|Crime|Political|Travel

National Guard deployment in New Orleans extended for six months

Around 120 Louisiana National Guard members will remain deployed in New Orleans through August

March 03, 2026
National Guard deployment in New Orleans extended for six months
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Trump administration drops suits against law firms with ties to Democrats and other Trump foes

Trump administration drops suits against law firms with ties to Democrats and other Trump foes

March 03, 2026
Trump administration drops suits against law firms with ties to Democrats and other Trump foes
Health|Political|Science

Trump’s neck rash is because of ‘preventative skin treatment,’ his doctor says

Trump’s neck rash is because of ‘preventative skin treatment,’ his doctor says

March 03, 2026
Trump’s neck rash is because of ‘preventative skin treatment,’ his doctor says
Arts|Election|Entertainment|Finance|Political|Sports|US|World

Trump awards the Medal of Honor to 3 US soldiers in a White House ceremony

President Donald Trump has recognized three U.S. Army soldiers with the Medal of Honor at the White House

March 02, 2026
Trump awards the Medal of Honor to 3 US soldiers in a White House ceremony
Business|Economy|Political|World

Federal court rejects Trump administration attempt to slow tariff refund process

A federal court on Monday rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to slow the process of refunding billions of dollars’ worth of tariffs the Supreme Court struck down as illegal last month

March 03, 2026
Federal court rejects Trump administration attempt to slow tariff refund process
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Political|US

A canceled Kennedy Center debut, a Carnegie Hall stage and De Niro reading 'Lincoln'

Robert De Niro will appear this week at Carnegie Hall

March 03, 2026
A canceled Kennedy Center debut, a Carnegie Hall stage and De Niro reading 'Lincoln'
Arts|Opinion|Political|World

‘Destruction is not the same as political success’: US bombing of Iran shows little evidence of endgame strategy

As US bombing operations in Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya have shown, destruction is not the same as political success.

March 03, 2026
‘Destruction is not the same as political success’: US bombing of Iran shows little evidence of endgame strategy
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

What to expect in North Carolina's state primaries

North Carolina voters will narrow down the field of candidates Tuesday in a competitive U.S. Senate race that could decide control of the closely divided chamber in November

March 02, 2026
What to expect in North Carolina's state primaries
Europe|Political|Science|World

Macron says France will allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to European allies

French President Emmanuel Macron says France will allow the temporary deployment of its nuclear-armed aircraft to allied countries as part of its new nuclear strategy

March 02, 2026
Macron says France will allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to European allies
Political|US|World

CNN poll: 59% of Americans disapprove of Iran strikes and most think a long-term conflict is likely

CNN poll: 59% of Americans disapprove of Iran strikes and most think a long-term conflict is likely

March 03, 2026
CNN poll: 59% of Americans disapprove of Iran strikes and most think a long-term conflict is likely
MidEast|Political|US|World

Immigration lawyer fears family safety in Iran after US strikes and pleads for resolution

Immigration lawyer fears family safety in Iran after US strikes and pleads for resolution

March 03, 2026
Immigration lawyer fears family safety in Iran after US strikes and pleads for resolution
MidEast|Political|World

Russia condemns US-Israel strikes on Iran as 'unprovoked act of armed aggression'

Russia has condemned U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and urged an immediate stop to the campaign and a return to diplomacy

February 28, 2026
Russia condemns US-Israel strikes on Iran as 'unprovoked act of armed aggression'
Political|Travel|World

Father, teen daughter trapped in Israel after strikes on Iran begin

Father, teen daughter trapped in Israel after strikes on Iran begin

March 03, 2026
Father, teen daughter trapped in Israel after strikes on Iran begin
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

World leaders react cautiously to US and Israeli strikes, death of Iran Ali Khamenei

World leaders have been responding cautiously amid U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, reports of its supreme leader's death and fears of a wider war

February 28, 2026
World leaders react cautiously to US and Israeli strikes, death of Iran Ali Khamenei
Political|World

How the Iran war set off a MAGA fight over Charlie Kirk’s legacy

How the Iran war set off a MAGA fight over Charlie Kirk’s legacy

March 03, 2026
How the Iran war set off a MAGA fight over Charlie Kirk’s legacy
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|Science|World

A look at some of the contenders to be Iran's supreme leader after the killing of Khamenei

Iran’s leaders are scrambling to replace Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled the country for 37 years before he was killed in the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment

March 02, 2026
A look at some of the contenders to be Iran's supreme leader after the killing of Khamenei
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US

Ruben Gallego backs Graham Platner as Democrats split over Maine Senate race

Maine Democrat Graham Platner has picked up another endorsement in his bid to flip a key Senate seat blue

March 02, 2026
Ruben Gallego backs Graham Platner as Democrats split over Maine Senate race
Arts|Interview|Political|World

Trump tells CNN the ‘big wave’ is yet to come in war with Iran

Trump tells CNN the ‘big wave’ is yet to come in war with Iran

March 02, 2026
Trump tells CNN the ‘big wave’ is yet to come in war with Iran
Interview|Political|Technology|Videos|World

Social media videos and surprise phone calls: How Trump told the world about Iran

Social media videos and surprise phone calls: How Trump told the world about Iran

March 02, 2026
Social media videos and surprise phone calls: How Trump told the world about Iran
Africa|Crime|Political|World

169 people killed after insurgents raid a village in a remote area of South Sudan

An official says at least 169 people were killed after insurgents raided a village in a remote area of South Sudan

March 02, 2026
169 people killed after insurgents raid a village in a remote area of South Sudan
Election|Political|US

What to expect in the Texas state primaries

Two hotly contested U.S. Senate primaries in Texas will help officially kick off the 2026 midterm election cycle Tuesday

March 02, 2026
What to expect in the Texas state primaries
Crime|Political|Science

The nation is missing millions of voters due to lack of rights for former felons

At least 20 million Americans have served time. Most of them can’t or don’t vote, and that may distort some election outcomes, a political scientist argues.

March 02, 2026
The nation is missing millions of voters due to lack of rights for former felons
Political|World

World hurries to respond to rapidly changing war around Iran

The joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran have sparked global anger and urgent diplomacy as the conflict spreads across the region

March 02, 2026
World hurries to respond to rapidly changing war around Iran
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Britain says it’s not at war after a drone strikes its Akrotiri base in Cyprus

Britain says it is not at war, despite an Iranian-made drone strike on a U.K. base in Cyprus and a decision to let the U.S. use British bases during its conflict with Iran

March 02, 2026
Britain says it’s not at war after a drone strikes its Akrotiri base in Cyprus
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Russia-Ukraine talks planned for Abu Dhabi this week may change venue, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S.-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine expected later this week may take place in Switzerland or Turkey if a planned meeting in Abu Dhabi is not possible due to the war in the Middle East

March 02, 2026
Russia-Ukraine talks planned for Abu Dhabi this week may change venue, Zelenskyy says
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Democratic challengers say incumbents aren’t fighting hard enough. This North Carolina primary will test that

Democratic challengers say incumbents aren’t fighting hard enough. This North Carolina primary will test that

March 02, 2026
Democratic challengers say incumbents aren’t fighting hard enough. This North Carolina primary will test that
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Gaza's ceasefire had some momentum. Now, some fear a new war will distract the world

Palestinians in Gaza are reacting to a possible shift in the world's attention away from the Israel-Hamas ceasefire to a new regional conflict with Iran

March 02, 2026
Gaza's ceasefire had some momentum. Now, some fear a new war will distract the world
Political|Science|Technology|World

Iran's nuclear ambassador alleges that US-Israeli airstrikes targeted the Natanz enrichment facility

Iran’s IAEA ambassador says U.S. and Israeli airstrikes hit Iran’s Natanz enrichment site, but the U.N. nuclear watchdog says it has no reports of damage

March 02, 2026
Iran's nuclear ambassador alleges that US-Israeli airstrikes targeted the Natanz enrichment facility
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Blow after blow to the power of Iran and its proxy militias set the stage for US-Israel attacks

As Israel unleashed a sweeping military response to the brutal assault by Hamas on October 7, 2023, it aimed punch after punch at Iran, the militant group’s longtime sponsor, and its proxies

March 02, 2026
Blow after blow to the power of Iran and its proxy militias set the stage for US-Israel attacks
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Argentina's Milei opens Congress praising Trump and attacking opposition

Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei opened Congress with a fiery 90-minute speech highlighting his government’s achievements and praising his relationship with American President Donald Trump

March 02, 2026
Argentina's Milei opens Congress praising Trump and attacking opposition
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

US and Israel pound Iran as Trump signals willingness to talk to new leaders after Khamenei's death

The U.S. and Israel are pounding targets across Iran, dropping massive bombs on its ballistic missile sites and wiping out warships

March 01, 2026
US and Israel pound Iran as Trump signals willingness to talk to new leaders after Khamenei's death
Political|Sports|World

President of Iran’s soccer federation says World Cup participation in US is in doubt

The president of Iran’s soccer federation says he does not know if the national team can play World Cup matches in the United States following the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment of his country

March 02, 2026
President of Iran’s soccer federation says World Cup participation in US is in doubt
MidEast|Political|US|World

3 US troops killed and 5 are seriously wounded during Iran attacks, military says

Three U.S. service members have been killed and five others seriously wounded during the attacks on Iran

March 02, 2026
3 US troops killed and 5 are seriously wounded during Iran attacks, military says
Crime|Political|US|Videos|World

Hunkered at Mar-a-Lago, Trump makes his club a makeshift Situation Room

Hunkered at Mar-a-Lago, Trump makes his club a makeshift Situation Room

March 02, 2026
Hunkered at Mar-a-Lago, Trump makes his club a makeshift Situation Room
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Calls for peace and flashes of anger after US and Israeli attacks kill Iran's Khamenei

Three close allies of the United States say they are ready to join forces to defend their interests in the Middle East and stop Iran’s retaliatory strikes following the killing of its supreme leader

March 01, 2026
Calls for peace and flashes of anger after US and Israeli attacks kill Iran's Khamenei
MidEast|Political|World

How the AP decided to describe joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran, and Iran’s retaliation, as a war

The Associated Press is using the word “war” to refer to the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and Iran’s retaliation

March 02, 2026
How the AP decided to describe joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran, and Iran’s retaliation, as a war
Crime|Health|Political|World

Key questions surround the death of a nearly blind refugee after he was dropped off at a coffee shop alone

Key questions surround the death of a nearly blind refugee after he was dropped off at a coffee shop alone

February 27, 2026
Key questions surround the death of a nearly blind refugee after he was dropped off at a coffee shop alone
Crime|Health|Political|US|World

Nearly blind refugee found dead in New York days after immigration agents dropped him at a coffee shop alone, officials say

Nearly blind refugee found dead in New York days after immigration agents dropped him at a coffee shop alone, officials say

February 26, 2026
Nearly blind refugee found dead in New York days after immigration agents dropped him at a coffee shop alone, officials say
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|World

Group holds dance parties on overpass to call for peace in politics

Group holds dance parties on overpass to call for peace in politics

March 02, 2026
Group holds dance parties on overpass to call for peace in politics
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump goes to war despite professed aversion to foreign entanglements, particularly in the Mideast

President Donald Trump has taken the United States into war with Iran despite decades of self-professed aversion to foreign entanglements, particularly in the Middle East, and repeated pledges to focus primarily on the Western Hemisphere with an “America first” agenda

March 02, 2026
Trump goes to war despite professed aversion to foreign entanglements, particularly in the Mideast
Africa|Asia|Political|World

Some celebrate in Iran after supreme leader's death, but deep fear and uncertainty remain

Some of the jubilation was open and even raucous

March 02, 2026
Some celebrate in Iran after supreme leader's death, but deep fear and uncertainty remain
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US Senate candidates in Texas make final pitches to voters ahead of Tuesday's primary

A heated U.S. Senate race in Texas is entering its final stretch before voters decide Tuesday who will be their party's nominee in November

March 01, 2026
US Senate candidates in Texas make final pitches to voters ahead of Tuesday's primary
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump officials decline Sunday show invitations amid Iran strikes

Trump officials decline Sunday show invitations amid Iran strikes

March 02, 2026
Trump officials decline Sunday show invitations amid Iran strikes
Crime|Political|US|World

Hateful symbols removed from home after months of complaints from neighbors

Hateful symbols removed from home after months of complaints from neighbors

March 02, 2026
Hateful symbols removed from home after months of complaints from neighbors
Economy|Political|Technology|Travel|World

Stranded travelers scramble to make new connections as war shuts much of Middle East to air travel

Hundreds of thousands of stranded travelers are scrambling to make new connections and get through to airlines on jammed phone lines and online portals after the attack on Iran by the United States and Israel shut down much of the Middle East to air travel

March 01, 2026
Stranded travelers scramble to make new connections as war shuts much of Middle East to air travel
Crime|Political|World

Iranians confront a post-Khamenei reality with relief, disbelief and anxiety

Iranians confront a post-Khamenei reality with relief, disbelief and anxiety

March 02, 2026
Iranians confront a post-Khamenei reality with relief, disbelief and anxiety
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Who’s running Iran now that the supreme leader is dead?

Who’s running Iran now that the supreme leader is dead?

March 02, 2026
Who’s running Iran now that the supreme leader is dead?
MidEast|Political|World

CIA closely watched Khamenei for months before fatal strikes in Iran

CIA closely watched Khamenei for months before fatal strikes in Iran

March 02, 2026
CIA closely watched Khamenei for months before fatal strikes in Iran
MidEast|Political|World

Who might replace Iran’s supreme leader? There’s no clear successor

Who might replace Iran’s supreme leader? There’s no clear successor

March 01, 2026
Who might replace Iran’s supreme leader? There’s no clear successor
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Taliban allows men to beat their wives as long as they don’t break bones or leave open wounds

Taliban allows men to beat their wives as long as they don’t break bones or leave open wounds

March 01, 2026
Taliban allows men to beat their wives as long as they don’t break bones or leave open wounds
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World

What we know about why the US and Israel attacked Iran and Tehran’s retaliation

What we know about why the US and Israel attacked Iran and Tehran’s retaliation

February 28, 2026
What we know about why the US and Israel attacked Iran and Tehran’s retaliation
MidEast|Political|World

Exclusive: Trump crossed a ‘very dangerous red line’ with killing of supreme leader, Iranian official tells CNN

Exclusive: Trump crossed a ‘very dangerous red line’ with killing of supreme leader, Iranian official tells CNN

March 01, 2026
Exclusive: Trump crossed a ‘very dangerous red line’ with killing of supreme leader, Iranian official tells CNN
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Afghanistan says it thwarted Pakistani airstrike on Bagram Air Base as fighting enters 4th day

Afghanistan says it has thwarted an attempted Pakistani airstrike on Bagram Air Base

March 01, 2026
Afghanistan says it thwarted Pakistani airstrike on Bagram Air Base as fighting enters 4th day
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Trump talks regime change in Iran after strikes, but history shows that could be very hard

Regime change might seem straightforward at first

March 01, 2026
Trump talks regime change in Iran after strikes, but history shows that could be very hard
Political

John Cornyn goes scorched earth to try to save his Senate seat

John Cornyn goes scorched earth to try to save his Senate seat

March 01, 2026
John Cornyn goes scorched earth to try to save his Senate seat
Arts|Entertainment|Political|Sports|World

Knight delivers joke during 'SNL' appearance featuring US men and women hockey gold medal winners

This time it was Hilary Knight’s turn to provide a big laugh in the wake of a weeklong dustup involving the United States women and men’s gold medal-winning hockey teams

March 01, 2026
Knight delivers joke during 'SNL' appearance featuring US men and women hockey gold medal winners
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

What we know about the death of Iranian supreme leader Khamenei

What we know about the death of Iranian supreme leader Khamenei

March 01, 2026
What we know about the death of Iranian supreme leader Khamenei
Interview|Opinion|Political|World

Despite massive US attack and death of ayatollah, regime change in Iran is unlikely

President Trump has appealed to Iranians to topple their government, but a popular uprising is unlikely to defeat current leadership or the Revolutionary Guards, a former US diplomat says.

March 01, 2026
Despite massive US attack and death of ayatollah, regime change in Iran is unlikely
Economy|Political|World

The Latest: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israeli attack

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in a major attack on Iran launched by Israel and the United States, throwing the future of the Islamic Republic into doubt and raising the risk of regional instability

February 28, 2026
The Latest: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israeli attack
Political|World

Iran’s supreme leader killed in major attack by US and Israel

Iranian state media have confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a major attack by Israel and the United States

February 28, 2026
Iran’s supreme leader killed in major attack by US and Israel
Economy|Political|World

Ayatollah Khamenei, who battled the US and Israel for decades as Iran’s supreme leader, has been killed

Ayatollah Khamenei, who battled the US and Israel for decades as Iran’s supreme leader, has been killed

March 01, 2026
Ayatollah Khamenei, who battled the US and Israel for decades as Iran’s supreme leader, has been killed
MidEast|Political|World

Trump was once wary of ordering regime change in Iran. Here's what made him change his mind

Saturday’s military operation against Iran shows the dramatic evolution in risk tolerance that President Donald Trump has made in a matter of months

March 01, 2026
Trump was once wary of ordering regime change in Iran. Here's what made him change his mind
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

A look at Middle East figures killed by Israel in recent years

Israel has killed multiple senior officials with Iran's armed proxies like Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon since the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023

March 01, 2026
A look at Middle East figures killed by Israel in recent years
MidEast|Political|World

US and Israel clash with Iran at emergency Security Council meeting. UN chief condemns attacks

The United States and Israel have clashed with Iran at an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council, where the U.N. chief and many countries urged a halt to their attacks and a return to negotiations

March 01, 2026
US and Israel clash with Iran at emergency Security Council meeting. UN chief condemns attacks
Business|Crime|Political|World

In familiar ritual, Israelis race back and forth to shelters to escape Iranian missile barrages

Nonstop Iranian missile fire has sent residents of central Israel scrambling in and out of shelters throughout the day

March 01, 2026
In familiar ritual, Israelis race back and forth to shelters to escape Iranian missile barrages
Political|World

From Tehran to Dubai: Geolocated videos show the shockwaves of US-Israeli strikes — and Iran’s retaliation

From Tehran to Dubai: Geolocated videos show the shockwaves of US-Israeli strikes — and Iran’s retaliation

March 01, 2026
From Tehran to Dubai: Geolocated videos show the shockwaves of US-Israeli strikes — and Iran’s retaliation
Economy|Political|World

Trump's 'America First' campaign battle cry gives way to military strikes abroad

President Trump’s decision to strike Iran pulls him toward the kind of overseas conflict he once attacked

March 01, 2026
Trump's 'America First' campaign battle cry gives way to military strikes abroad
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Hundreds of thousands of travelers stranded by flight disruptions after attack on Iran

America and Israel’s attack on Iran disrupted flights across the Middle East and beyond Saturday as countries around the region closed their airspace and three of the key airports that connect Europe, Africa and the West to Asia halted operations

February 28, 2026
Hundreds of thousands of travelers stranded by flight disruptions after attack on Iran
Political|World

Congress to vote on Trump’s war powers in aftermath of Iran strikes

Congress to vote on Trump’s war powers in aftermath of Iran strikes

March 01, 2026
Congress to vote on Trump’s war powers in aftermath of Iran strikes
Political|World

Are Trump’s strikes against Iran legal? Experts are skeptical

Are Trump’s strikes against Iran legal? Experts are skeptical

March 01, 2026
Are Trump’s strikes against Iran legal? Experts are skeptical
Political|World

War powers debate intensifies after Trump orders attack on Iran without approval by Congress

Key members of Congress are demanding a swift vote on a war powers resolution that would restrain President Donald Trump’s military attack on Iran

March 01, 2026
War powers debate intensifies after Trump orders attack on Iran without approval by Congress
Education|Election|Political

March in Asheville encourages residents to vote ahead of primary election deadlines

March in Asheville encourages residents to vote ahead of primary election deadlines

March 01, 2026
March in Asheville encourages residents to vote ahead of primary election deadlines
Crime|Health|Political|US|World

A Supreme Court case over whether marijuana users can own guns is creating unusual alliances

Should marijuana users be able to own guns

February 28, 2026
A Supreme Court case over whether marijuana users can own guns is creating unusual alliances
Crime|Political|World

Pakistan carries out airstrikes inside Afghanistan as 'open war' on border continues

Pakistan’s military has struck deeper into Afghanistan as border fighting intensifies and both sides claim to have inflicted heavy losses

February 28, 2026
Pakistan carries out airstrikes inside Afghanistan as 'open war' on border continues
Election|Political|US

James Talarico believes a Texas surprise is coming in November. First, he needs to win the Senate primary

James Talarico believes a Texas surprise is coming in November. First, he needs to win the Senate primary

February 28, 2026
James Talarico believes a Texas surprise is coming in November. First, he needs to win the Senate primary
Asia|Political|World

With sniper rifle photos, Kim Jong Un intensifies spotlight on his daughter, a potential successor

With sniper rifle photos, Kim Jong Un intensifies spotlight on his daughter, a potential successor

February 28, 2026
With sniper rifle photos, Kim Jong Un intensifies spotlight on his daughter, a potential successor
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump deliberated on Iran for weeks. His ‘massive and ongoing’ operation comes with acknowledgment US lives could be lost

Trump deliberated on Iran for weeks. His ‘massive and ongoing’ operation comes with acknowledgment US lives could be lost

February 28, 2026
Trump deliberated on Iran for weeks. His ‘massive and ongoing’ operation comes with acknowledgment US lives could be lost
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump wonders why Iran won’t ‘capitulate’ on its nuclear program. Here’s why

Trump wonders why Iran won’t ‘capitulate’ on its nuclear program. Here’s why

February 28, 2026
Trump wonders why Iran won’t ‘capitulate’ on its nuclear program. Here’s why
Political|Science|Technology|World

US ambassador to Israel Urges Embassy Staff to Leave ‘Today’ as tensions with Iran increase

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee told embassy staff in an email on Friday that if they want to leave the country amid the possibility of a strike on Iran they “should do so TODAY,” according to a source familiar with the message.

February 27, 2026
US ambassador to Israel Urges Embassy Staff to Leave ‘Today’ as tensions with Iran increase
Arts|Business|Crime|Political|World

Cuba unveils new details in fatal US boat shooting and says a 2nd boat on mission failed

Top officials with Cuba’s Ministry of the Interior have unveiled for the first time the items they said were aboard a Florida-flagged speedboat that opened fire against troops in waters off the island’s north coast this week, with soldiers responding and killing four suspects

February 28, 2026
Cuba unveils new details in fatal US boat shooting and says a 2nd boat on mission failed
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Joe Biden returns to bask in 'thank you' event from South Carolina Democrats

Former President Joe Biden returned to South Carolina on Friday for a warm homecoming from the Democrats who resurrected his 2020 presidential campaign

February 28, 2026
Joe Biden returns to bask in 'thank you' event from South Carolina Democrats
Crime|Political|World

Federal judge extends order protecting refugees in Minnesota from being arrested and deported

A federal judge has extended his order protecting refugees in Minnesota who are lawfully in the U.S. from being arrested and deported

February 28, 2026
Federal judge extends order protecting refugees in Minnesota from being arrested and deported
Asia|Political|Technology|World

North Korea’s Kim gifts rifles to officials and his daughter takes aim after party congress

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has gifted top government and military officials new sniper rifles following a weeklong ruling party congress celebrating his leadership

February 28, 2026
North Korea’s Kim gifts rifles to officials and his daughter takes aim after party congress
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Argentine lawmakers approve historic labor reform promoted by President Javier Milei

Argentine President Javier Milei has scored a crucial victory in congress with the approval of a sweeping labor reform aimed at radically altering labor relations in the South American country

February 27, 2026
Argentine lawmakers approve historic labor reform promoted by President Javier Milei
Business|Crime|Education|Political|US

Los Angeles school superintendent placed on paid leave during federal probe

Alberto Carvalho, the superintendent of Los Angeles public schools, is being placed on paid leave two days after the FBI served search warrants at his home and the district’s headquarters

February 28, 2026
Los Angeles school superintendent placed on paid leave during federal probe
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|World

Renee Good was ‘slow to anger, quick to love,' her father tells AP

Renee Good loved sparkles and laughter and any excuse for a celebration

February 28, 2026
Renee Good was ‘slow to anger, quick to love,' her father tells AP
Economy|Finance|Political

Trump's 'pretty much' decided whom to endorse in Texas' Senate primary but isn't yet saying a name

President Donald Trump says he's “pretty much” made his decision on whom to endorse in Texas’ heated Republican Senate primary, but he still refuses to name his pick publicly

February 27, 2026
Trump's 'pretty much' decided whom to endorse in Texas' Senate primary but isn't yet saying a name
MidEast|Political|World

Trump says he is 'not happy' with the Iran nuclear talks but indicates he'll give them more time

U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s “not happy” with the latest talks over Iran’s nuclear program but has indicated he'll give the negotiators more time to reach a deal to avert another war in the Middle East

February 27, 2026
Trump says he is 'not happy' with the Iran nuclear talks but indicates he'll give them more time
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Trump administration designates Iran as a state sponsor of wrongful detention

Trump administration designates Iran as a state sponsor of wrongful detention

February 28, 2026
Trump administration designates Iran as a state sponsor of wrongful detention
Arts|Crime|Political|US|World

Wisconsin man gets 16½ years in prison for forging threats against Trump in a deportation scheme

A judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man who forged threats against President Donald Trump as part of a deportation scheme to 16½ years in prison

February 28, 2026
Wisconsin man gets 16½ years in prison for forging threats against Trump in a deportation scheme
Crime|Political|World

Bill Clinton says he 'did nothing wrong' with Epstein as he faced grilling over their relationship

Democratic lawmakers say former President Bill Clinton has tried to answer every question during a deposition over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

February 27, 2026
Bill Clinton says he 'did nothing wrong' with Epstein as he faced grilling over their relationship
Election|Political|US

Kamala Harris endorses Jasmine Crockett in Texas Democratic Senate primary

Former Vice President Kamala Harris has endorsed Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett in Texas’ Democratic Senate primary, giving Crockett a big boost as she faces concerns about electability

February 28, 2026
Kamala Harris endorses Jasmine Crockett in Texas Democratic Senate primary
Education|Political|US|World

Pentagon and Scouting America reach deal to keep ties after Hegseth's anti-DEI push

The Pentagon has made a deal with Scouting America that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says would maintain their century-old partnership but refocus the organization away from “woke” policies

February 27, 2026
Pentagon and Scouting America reach deal to keep ties after Hegseth's anti-DEI push
Education|Political|World

Pentagon to cut ties with Columbia, Yale, Brown and others Hegseth accuses of 'wokeness'

The Pentagon will forbid members of the military from attending Columbia, Yale, Brown and other universities starting next school year amid a campaign to cut ties with institutions that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called “factories of anti-American resentment.”

February 28, 2026
Pentagon to cut ties with Columbia, Yale, Brown and others Hegseth accuses of 'wokeness'
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Political|Technology

Paramount must convince regulators its deal with Warner will not hurt customers

After months of heated wrangling, Paramount has emerged the apparent victor in its bid to acquire storied Hollywood rival Warner Bros

February 28, 2026
Paramount must convince regulators its deal with Warner will not hurt customers
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|US

New York woman who duped investors and funneled money to Trump fundraiser gets 9 years in prison

A New York businesswoman has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison over a financial scheme that prosecutors say ripped off more than $30 million from foreign investors and funneled some of the stolen funds to U.S. political campaigns, including a campaign fundraiser for President Donald Trump

February 28, 2026
New York woman who duped investors and funneled money to Trump fundraiser gets 9 years in prison
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|US

Rev. Jesse Jackson funeral services, celebration of life continues Friday at Rainbow PUSH headquarters

Rev. Jesse Jackson funeral services, celebration of life continues Friday at Rainbow PUSH headquarters

February 28, 2026
Rev. Jesse Jackson funeral services, celebration of life continues Friday at Rainbow PUSH headquarters
Crime|Political|US|World

Attorney general announces indictment against 30 more people who protested at a Minnesota church

Attorney General Pam Bondi says federal prosecutors have indicted 30 more people tied to a protest at a Minnesota church over an immigration enforcement crackdown

February 28, 2026
Attorney general announces indictment against 30 more people who protested at a Minnesota church
Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump raises the possibility of a ‘friendly takeover of Cuba’ coming out of talks with Havana

President Donald Trump says the United States is talking with Cuba and raised the possibility of a “friendly takeover” of the island without explaining what that means

February 28, 2026
Trump raises the possibility of a ‘friendly takeover of Cuba’ coming out of talks with Havana
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|Technology|World

CNN chief prescribes calm after staff anxiety over Paramount's expected purchase of parent company

Shortly after it became known that Paramount was the apparent victor in the competition to buy CNN's parent company, network president Mark Thompson was compelled to send his staff a note to calm down, in effect

February 28, 2026
CNN chief prescribes calm after staff anxiety over Paramount's expected purchase of parent company
Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump has claimed Iran is building missiles that could soon hit the US. Sources say that’s not backed up by US intelligence.

Trump has claimed Iran is building missiles that could soon hit the US. Sources say that’s not backed up by US intelligence.

February 28, 2026
Trump has claimed Iran is building missiles that could soon hit the US. Sources say that’s not backed up by US intelligence.
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Exiled activist Anna Kwok vows to keep fighting after Hong Kong jails her father

A prominent Hong Kong activist in exile in the U.S. says a court ruling back in Hong Kong to imprison her father for eight months has only made her more determined to fight for the territory and its people

February 28, 2026
Exiled activist Anna Kwok vows to keep fighting after Hong Kong jails her father
Political

Kamala Harris is backing Jasmine Crockett in Texas’ Senate Democratic primary

Kamala Harris is backing Jasmine Crockett in Texas’ Senate Democratic primary

February 28, 2026
Kamala Harris is backing Jasmine Crockett in Texas’ Senate Democratic primary
Business|Crime|Education|Health|Political|US

2 trans men sue Kansas over a law invalidating their driver's licenses and about 1,700 others

Two transgender men are suing Kansas over a new law that invalidated their driver’s licenses and about 1,700 others for reflecting people's gender identities and not their sex assigned at birth

February 28, 2026
2 trans men sue Kansas over a law invalidating their driver's licenses and about 1,700 others
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|US

Partial government shutdown starts to hit TSA workers’ paychecks

Partial government shutdown starts to hit TSA workers’ paychecks

February 28, 2026
Partial government shutdown starts to hit TSA workers’ paychecks
Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Emergence of Epstein island photo leads to new calls for Lutnick to testify

Emergence of Epstein island photo leads to new calls for Lutnick to testify

February 28, 2026
Emergence of Epstein island photo leads to new calls for Lutnick to testify
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Sweden says it intercepted Russian drone during visit by French aircraft carrier

The Swedish military says that a Russian drone carried out an unauthorized flight off southern Sweden earlier this week while a French aircraft carrier was docked in the port of Malmö

February 27, 2026
Sweden says it intercepted Russian drone during visit by French aircraft carrier
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Pakistan’s defense minister says latest clashes with Taliban mean ‘open war.’ What’s happening?

Pakistan’s defense minister says latest clashes with Taliban mean ‘open war.’ What’s happening?

February 27, 2026
Pakistan’s defense minister says latest clashes with Taliban mean ‘open war.’ What’s happening?
Political|Travel|World

Biden flies commercial from Reagan National Airport and winds up stuck in delays like everyone else

Former presidents are just like us

February 28, 2026
Biden flies commercial from Reagan National Airport and winds up stuck in delays like everyone else
Political|US|World

Senate GOP candidates in Texas rally with Trump, but leave without an endorsement

Senate GOP candidates in Texas rally with Trump, but leave without an endorsement

February 28, 2026
Senate GOP candidates in Texas rally with Trump, but leave without an endorsement
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

Civil Rights agency decides against transgender Army worker who asked to use women's bathroom

A U.S. civil rights agency has determined that the federal government can bar transgender employees from using bathrooms aligned with their gender identity, dismissing an appeal from a transgender woman who worked for the U.S. Army

February 28, 2026
Civil Rights agency decides against transgender Army worker who asked to use women's bathroom
Americas|MidEast|Political|World

A new Gallup poll shows how Americans' sympathies have shifted in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

A new Gallup poll shows that American sympathies in the Middle East have shifted dramatically toward the Palestinians after decades of overwhelming support for the Israelis

February 27, 2026
A new Gallup poll shows how Americans' sympathies have shifted in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Asia|MidEast|Political|World

Pakistan is in 'open war' with Afghanistan after latest strikes, defense minister says

Pakistan and Afghanistan have traded attacks in a dramatic escalation of tensions between the countries

February 27, 2026
Pakistan is in 'open war' with Afghanistan after latest strikes, defense minister says
Political|World

Tensions between son of Iran's last shah and Kurdish dissidents show cracks in Iranian opposition

Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi is clashing with Kurdish Iranian dissident groups, exposing splits in the Iranian opposition

February 28, 2026
Tensions between son of Iran's last shah and Kurdish dissidents show cracks in Iranian opposition
MidEast|Political|World

US ambassador to Israel tells embassy staff if they want to leave they ‘should do so TODAY’

US ambassador to Israel tells embassy staff if they want to leave they ‘should do so TODAY’

February 27, 2026
US ambassador to Israel tells embassy staff if they want to leave they ‘should do so TODAY’
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US

House Democrats say they're headed back to power. Their agenda is a work in progress

Democrats are growing more confident of winning a majority in the House in the November elections

February 28, 2026
House Democrats say they're headed back to power. Their agenda is a work in progress
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World

Correction: Britain-Prince Andrew-Glance story

In a story published Oct. 30, 2025, about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince Andrew, The Associated Press erroneously reported that his house was sold in 2007 for 20% over the 15 million pound asking price

October 31, 2025
Correction: Britain-Prince Andrew-Glance story
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Royal prerogative: King Charles III banishes Andrew to buttress the House of Windsor's foundations

No one is bigger than the monarchy

October 31, 2025
Royal prerogative: King Charles III banishes Andrew to buttress the House of Windsor's foundations
Election|Political|US|World

What to watch as the midterms begin with Tuesday's primaries

The first primaries of the 2026 election season will offer an early read on voter mood in President Donald Trump’s second term and on how both parties are adapting

February 27, 2026
What to watch as the midterms begin with Tuesday's primaries
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

US moves to legally control tanker and 2M barrels of oil seized off Venezuela's coast in December

The Justice Department has filed a complaint to legally take ownership of a sanctioned tanker and nearly 2 million barrels of petroleum seized off the coast of Venezuela in December

February 27, 2026
US moves to legally control tanker and 2M barrels of oil seized off Venezuela's coast in December
Crime|Interview|Political|US

Hillary Clinton speaks after testifying behind closed doors in House Epstein investigation

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told reporters she did not know Jeffrey Epstein and that she repeatedly told the House Oversight Committee that during her more than six-hour deposition today.

February 27, 2026
Hillary Clinton speaks after testifying behind closed doors in House Epstein investigation
Arts|Entertainment|Opinion|Political

The Jesse Jackson that I knew

The Jesse Jackson that I knew

February 27, 2026
The Jesse Jackson that I knew
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|Technology

Netflix shockingly bows out, leaving Paramount as the apparent Warner Bros. winner

Netflix shockingly bows out, leaving Paramount as the apparent Warner Bros. winner

February 27, 2026
Netflix shockingly bows out, leaving Paramount as the apparent Warner Bros. winner
Business|Economy|Political|World

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in India to repair a strained relationship

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting India to reset strained ties and push deeper trade cooperation with New Delhi

February 27, 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in India to repair a strained relationship
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

How US envoy Kushner’s ‘incomprehension’ of diplomacy stunned France

How US envoy Kushner’s ‘incomprehension’ of diplomacy stunned France

February 27, 2026
How US envoy Kushner’s ‘incomprehension’ of diplomacy stunned France
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Brussels orders probe of Mandelson's Epstein ties while EU trade rep

The European Commission has asked its anti-fraud watchdog to examine Peter Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey Epstein during his time as the EU’s trade chief

February 27, 2026
Brussels orders probe of Mandelson's Epstein ties while EU trade rep
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

AIPAC faces test of its power in Illinois primary as Democrats debate future of Israel relationship

A crowded Democratic primary in Illinois is shaping up as the next test for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, a powerful advocacy organization that has stirred anger and frustration while exacerbating tensions over the war in Gaza

February 27, 2026
AIPAC faces test of its power in Illinois primary as Democrats debate future of Israel relationship
Americas|Crime|Political|Sports|World

FIFA president says he has full confidence in Mexico as World Cup host despite cartel violence

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has full confidence in Mexico as a World Cup host, even after a deadly wave of cartel violence

February 27, 2026
FIFA president says he has full confidence in Mexico as World Cup host despite cartel violence
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

A nearly blind refugee is found dead after Border Patrol agents drop him at Buffalo doughnut shop

Police in New York state are investigating how a nearly blind refugee from Myanmar died after U.S. Border Patrol agents dropped him off at a doughnut shop in Buffalo

February 27, 2026
A nearly blind refugee is found dead after Border Patrol agents drop him at Buffalo doughnut shop
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

The Trump administration is about to release billions in disaster aid. Several blue states won’t be included

The Trump administration is about to release billions in disaster aid. Several blue states won’t be included

February 27, 2026
The Trump administration is about to release billions in disaster aid. Several blue states won’t be included
Political|Sports|Technology|US|Videos

US Olympic hockey player distances himself from White House video trashing Canadians

US Olympic hockey player distances himself from White House video trashing Canadians

February 27, 2026
US Olympic hockey player distances himself from White House video trashing Canadians
Asia|Business|Crime|Finance|Political|World

Airstrikes hit Afghan capital of Kabul, hours after Afghanistan attacks Pakistan

Pakistan has carried out airstrikes in Kabul and two other Afghan provinces, Afghanistan’s government spokesperson says

February 27, 2026
Airstrikes hit Afghan capital of Kabul, hours after Afghanistan attacks Pakistan
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Anthropic CEO says it 'cannot in good conscience accede' to Pentagon's demands for AI use

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says the artificial intelligence company “cannot in good conscience accede” to the Pentagon’s demands to allow wider use of its technology

February 27, 2026
Anthropic CEO says it 'cannot in good conscience accede' to Pentagon's demands for AI use
Crime|Political|US|World

Hillary Clinton testifies she has no information on Epstein's crimes and doesn't recall meeting him

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has told members of Congress she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes and didn't recall ever meeting him

February 26, 2026
Hillary Clinton testifies she has no information on Epstein's crimes and doesn't recall meeting him
Asia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Afghanistan and Pakistan exchange cross-border strikes in escalating retaliatory attacks

Afghanistan and Pakistan exchange cross-border strikes in escalating retaliatory attacks

February 27, 2026
Afghanistan and Pakistan exchange cross-border strikes in escalating retaliatory attacks
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Deadly shooting in Cuban waters highlights obsessions with counter-revolution as US pressure mounts

Word from the Cuban government of a deadly encounter between its troops and a boat carrying armed expatriates is casting a spotlight on Cubans living in the U.S. who still harbor aspirations of a counter-revolution 67 years after a guerrilla uprising ushered in communism

February 27, 2026
Deadly shooting in Cuban waters highlights obsessions with counter-revolution as US pressure mounts
Business|Economy|Political|World

Canada warns USMCA could face annual reviews, fueling uncertainty and chilling investment

Canada’s minister for U.S. trade says the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement could be subject to annual review and that uncertainty could be the objective of the Trump administration

February 27, 2026
Canada warns USMCA could face annual reviews, fueling uncertainty and chilling investment
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

US and Iran wrap up latest nuclear talks without a deal as the risk of war looms

Iran and the United States held hours of indirect negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program but walked away without a deal

February 26, 2026
US and Iran wrap up latest nuclear talks without a deal as the risk of war looms
Crime|Political|US

Hillary Clinton says she answered every question on Epstein and decries GOP for keeping deposition private

Hillary Clinton says she answered every question on Epstein and decries GOP for keeping deposition private

February 27, 2026
Hillary Clinton says she answered every question on Epstein and decries GOP for keeping deposition private
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro asks judge to toss out indictment against him

The lawyer for deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has asked a judge to toss out the indictment against his client on the grounds that the United States has violated his rights to defend himself by blocking funds to pay his legal costs

February 27, 2026
Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro asks judge to toss out indictment against him
Crime|Political|US|World

Justice Department prosecutor says in court he wasn’t told by higher-ups to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Justice Department prosecutor says in court he wasn’t told by higher-ups to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia

February 26, 2026
Justice Department prosecutor says in court he wasn’t told by higher-ups to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Cuba says 4 killed in speedboat shooting were attempting to infiltrate the country

Cuba says the 10 passengers on a boat that opened fire on its soldiers were armed Cubans living in the U.S. who were trying to infiltrate the island and unleash terrorism

February 26, 2026
Cuba says 4 killed in speedboat shooting were attempting to infiltrate the country
Economy|Election|Political|US|World

Trump's State of the Union address seen by 32.6 million people, down 4 million from 2025 speech

An estimated 32.6 million people have watched President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on television

February 27, 2026
Trump's State of the Union address seen by 32.6 million people, down 4 million from 2025 speech
Political

Despite Trump push for voter ID law, Senate Republicans say votes aren’t there to change filibuster rules

Despite Trump push for voter ID law, Senate Republicans say votes aren’t there to change filibuster rules

February 27, 2026
Despite Trump push for voter ID law, Senate Republicans say votes aren’t there to change filibuster rules
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

What to know about Greenpeace and the oil pipeline lawsuit that threatens its future

Greenpeace is fighting for its life in North Dakota, where a lawsuit threatens the environmental group's future with a judgment of hundreds of a millions of dollars in damages awarded to a pipeline company

February 27, 2026
What to know about Greenpeace and the oil pipeline lawsuit that threatens its future
Africa|Crime|Political|World

171 bodies found in mass graves in eastern Congo, an official says

Congolese authorities and a civil society group say they found mass graves in an area of eastern Congo that the M23 rebel group has recently withdrawn from, as fighting in the region escalates despite a U.S. mediated peace deal

February 27, 2026
171 bodies found in mass graves in eastern Congo, an official says
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Mamdani pitches Trump on housing with mock newspaper in latest White House visit

President Donald Trump has met with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the White House to talk about big federal housing investments

February 27, 2026
Mamdani pitches Trump on housing with mock newspaper in latest White House visit
Education|Health|Political|US|World

Crowds of Chicago mourners pay respects to Jesse Jackson at start of cross-country memorial services

Memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. begin in Chicago and stretch across the country to honor his long civil rights legacy

February 26, 2026
Crowds of Chicago mourners pay respects to Jesse Jackson at start of cross-country memorial services
Economy|Education|Political|US|World

Melania Trump will preside over a UN Security Council meeting in a first for a first lady

U.S. first lady Melania Trump will preside over a U.N. Security Council meeting in what the United Nations said Thursday would be a first

February 27, 2026
Melania Trump will preside over a UN Security Council meeting in a first for a first lady
Crime|Health|Political|US

People rally in Sacramento for return of woman they say was wrongfully deported

People rally in Sacramento for return of woman they say was wrongfully deported

February 27, 2026
People rally in Sacramento for return of woman they say was wrongfully deported
Political|Sports|World

US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as 'clearly fake' after anti-Canada slur

U.S. hockey player Brady Tkachuk says a White House TikTok video falsely paints him as insulting Canadians

February 27, 2026
US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as 'clearly fake' after anti-Canada slur
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Mamdani shows up to Trump meeting with a major New York City housing pitch — and props

Mamdani shows up to Trump meeting with a major New York City housing pitch — and props

February 27, 2026
Mamdani shows up to Trump meeting with a major New York City housing pitch — and props
Crime|Political|US

Break-in at Democratic Party Headquarters; No update from APD

Break-in at Democratic Party Headquarters; No update from APD

February 27, 2026
Break-in at Democratic Party Headquarters; No update from APD
Americas|Crime|Political|World

What to know about the boat shooting in Cuban waters that killed 4

Cuban soldiers confronted a speedboat carrying 10 people as the vessel approached the island and opened fire on the troops, who fired back

February 26, 2026
What to know about the boat shooting in Cuban waters that killed 4
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|World

The IRS broke the law by disclosing confidential information to ICE 42,695 times, judge says

A federal judge said that the IRS broke the law by illegally sharing thousands of taxpayers’ addresses with Immigration and Customs Enforcement

February 27, 2026
The IRS broke the law by disclosing confidential information to ICE 42,695 times, judge says
Economy|Environment|Health|Political

Walz unveils anti-fraud package after Trump administration threatens to halt Medicaid funds

Gov. Tim Walz has denounced the Trump administration’s latest threat to withhold federal funds from Minnesota as another step in a “retribution” campaign

February 27, 2026
Walz unveils anti-fraud package after Trump administration threatens to halt Medicaid funds
Political|Science|Technology|World

The Latest: US-Iran talks end in Geneva but ‘will resume soon,’ Omani minister says

Iran and the United States held a third round of nuclear talks in Geneva as Washington sends airships and warships to the Middle East to underscore the U.S. demand that Iran stop enriching uranium

February 26, 2026
The Latest: US-Iran talks end in Geneva but ‘will resume soon,’ Omani minister says
Arts|Political|US|World

Judge lets White House ballroom project continue; preservation group to bring new challenge

Judge lets White House ballroom project continue; preservation group to bring new challenge

February 27, 2026
Judge lets White House ballroom project continue; preservation group to bring new challenge
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine says Russia launched a major aerial attack before Kyiv's talks with US

Russia launched a barrage of 420 drones and 39 missiles at Ukraine overnight, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said

February 26, 2026
Ukraine says Russia launched a major aerial attack before Kyiv's talks with US
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NewYork-Presbyterian nurses return to work after longest nurses strike in NYC history

NewYork-Presbyterian nurses return to work after longest nurses strike in NYC history

February 27, 2026
NewYork-Presbyterian nurses return to work after longest nurses strike in NYC history
Political|World

US military builds up the largest force of warships and aircraft in the Middle East in decades

The Pentagon is building up the largest force of American warships and aircraft in the Middle East in decades

February 27, 2026
US military builds up the largest force of warships and aircraft in the Middle East in decades
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Trump asks Supreme Court to remove immigration protections for thousands of Syrians

Trump asks Supreme Court to remove immigration protections for thousands of Syrians

February 27, 2026
Trump asks Supreme Court to remove immigration protections for thousands of Syrians
Political|US|World

Teen detained by ICE last year leaves State of the Union after being targeted in DHS tweet: "Everyone said it was ok."

Teen detained by ICE last year leaves State of the Union after being targeted in DHS tweet: "Everyone said it was ok."

February 27, 2026
Teen detained by ICE last year leaves State of the Union after being targeted in DHS tweet: "Everyone said it was ok."
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Couples say DCFS wrongfully took their newborns over false allegations

Couples say DCFS wrongfully took their newborns over false allegations

February 27, 2026
Couples say DCFS wrongfully took their newborns over false allegations
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli strike kills 2 Palestinians in Gaza, health officials say, the latest deaths as truce stalls

An Israeli strike has killed at least two Palestinians and wounded five others east of Gaza City, according to Fadel Naeem, director of Al-Ahli Hospital, where the casualties arrived

February 26, 2026
Israeli strike kills 2 Palestinians in Gaza, health officials say, the latest deaths as truce stalls
Crime|Economy|Health|Political|World

Trump admin halts Medicaid payments to Minnesota over fraud claims

Trump admin halts Medicaid payments to Minnesota over fraud claims

February 26, 2026
Trump admin halts Medicaid payments to Minnesota over fraud claims
Arts|Election|Finance|Opinion|Political

Wesley Hunt is facing attacks from better-known rivals Cornyn, Paxton in Texas' GOP Senate primary

Texas U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt’s rivals are increasing their attacks on the two-term Republican ahead of Tuesday’s GOP primary for U.S. Senate

February 26, 2026
Wesley Hunt is facing attacks from better-known rivals Cornyn, Paxton in Texas' GOP Senate primary
Political|US|World

Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to allow an end to legal protections for Syrian migrants

The Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to allow the government to end legal protections for migrants from Syria for now

February 26, 2026
Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to allow an end to legal protections for Syrian migrants
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

India's Modi pledges to stand by Israel in fighting 'terrorism' as the two countries boost ties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged to stand with Israel “shoulder-to-shoulder, opposing terrorism and its supporters.”

February 26, 2026
India's Modi pledges to stand by Israel in fighting 'terrorism' as the two countries boost ties
Europe|Health|Political|World

Jersey votes to approve assisted dying, as a similar UK bill stalls in House of Lords

The island of Jersey has voted to legalize assisted dying for some terminally ill adults, as a similar bill stalls in the U.K. Parliament

February 26, 2026
Jersey votes to approve assisted dying, as a similar UK bill stalls in House of Lords
Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|World

How to prevent elections from being stolen − lessons from around the world for the US

As President Trump and other Republicans cast doubt on the legitimacy of the US electoral system, other democracies offer lessons in protecting the integrity of voting systems.

February 26, 2026
How to prevent elections from being stolen − lessons from around the world for the US
Africa|Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Political|World

UN World Food Program head Cindy McCain says she will step down for health reasons

U.N. World Food Program Executive Director Cindy McCain has announced she will step down as the head of the humanitarian organization in three months to focus on her health

February 26, 2026
UN World Food Program head Cindy McCain says she will step down for health reasons
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World Economic Forum head Børge Brende steps down following pressure over Epstein links

World Economic Forum head Børge Brende says that he is stepping down after he faced pressure over contacts with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

February 26, 2026
World Economic Forum head Børge Brende steps down following pressure over Epstein links
Europe|Political|World

Danish prime minister calls a parliamentary election on March 24

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has announced that the Scandinavian country will hold a parliamentary election on March 24

February 26, 2026
Danish prime minister calls a parliamentary election on March 24
Election|Political|US

Democratic primary turnout is surging in Texas, according to early voting data

Democratic primary turnout is surging in Texas, according to early voting data

February 26, 2026
Democratic primary turnout is surging in Texas, according to early voting data
Americas|Asia|Crime|Political|World

The father of a US-based Hong Kong activist is sentenced to 8 months under national security law

A Hong Kong court has sentenced the father of a U.S.-based activist to eight months in prison in the first case brought against the relative of a pro-democracy activist wanted by the city's authorities under a national security law

February 26, 2026
The father of a US-based Hong Kong activist is sentenced to 8 months under national security law
Entertainment|Political|Sports|US|World

Team USA captain calls President Trump’s White House invite a ‘distasteful joke’

Team USA captain calls President Trump’s White House invite a ‘distasteful joke’

February 26, 2026
Team USA captain calls President Trump’s White House invite a ‘distasteful joke’
Election|Political|US|World

ICE won’t be at polling places for midterms, Trump appointee tells state election officials

ICE won’t be at polling places for midterms, Trump appointee tells state election officials

February 26, 2026
ICE won’t be at polling places for midterms, Trump appointee tells state election officials
Crime|Political|World

Justice Department says it's reviewing whether any Epstein-related records were mistakenly withheld

The Justice Department says it is looking into whether it improperly withheld documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files

February 26, 2026
Justice Department says it's reviewing whether any Epstein-related records were mistakenly withheld
Crime|Political|US|World

FBI fires agents who worked on Trump classified document investigation, AP sources say

The FBI has fired additional agents who worked on an investigation into President Donald Trump, this time terminating employees who participated in the probe into the Republican’s hoarding of classified documents

February 26, 2026
FBI fires agents who worked on Trump classified document investigation, AP sources say
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Residents want local governments to end contracts that let ICE train on their gun ranges

Residents in a Southern California city want local police to stop letting federal immigration agents train at a publicly owned firing range

February 25, 2026
Residents want local governments to end contracts that let ICE train on their gun ranges
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

DHS official promises that federal immigration agents won't be at polling places during the midterms

A DHS official is promising top state election administrators that immigration agents will not be at polling places during November's midterm election

February 26, 2026
DHS official promises that federal immigration agents won't be at polling places during the midterms
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|US

Lawyers say Pennsylvania student protesters did not know a man who joined scrum was the police chief

Lawyers for student protesters detained in Pennsylvania after a scuffle with police say their clients did not know that a man in street clothes who put his arm around a 15-year-old girl’s neck was the local police chief

February 26, 2026
Lawyers say Pennsylvania student protesters did not know a man who joined scrum was the police chief
Crime|Political|US

Texas grand jury rejects indictments in fatal shooting of US citizen by federal immigration agent

Prosecutors say a grand jury has rejected indictments over the fatal shooting last year of a U.S. citizen by a federal immigration agent during a traffic encounter in Texas

February 25, 2026
Texas grand jury rejects indictments in fatal shooting of US citizen by federal immigration agent
Economy|Finance|Health|Political|US

Vance says administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota because of fraud concerns

Vice President JD Vance has announced that the Trump administration would “temporarily halt” some Medicaid funding to the state of Minnesota over fraud concerns, as part of what he described as an aggressive crackdown on misuse of public funds

February 25, 2026
Vance says administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota because of fraud concerns
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

The Latest: Iran pushes back against Trump ahead of Geneva talks over Tehran’s nuclear program

Iran is pushing back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s pressure tactics ahead of critical talks in Geneva over Tehran’s nuclear program, alternating between calling his remarks lies to saying negotiations may yield an agreement through diplomacy

February 25, 2026
The Latest: Iran pushes back against Trump ahead of Geneva talks over Tehran’s nuclear program
Crime|Political|US

Meet the man Trump picked to pursue his war on fraud at the Justice Department

Meet the man Trump picked to pursue his war on fraud at the Justice Department

February 25, 2026
Meet the man Trump picked to pursue his war on fraud at the Justice Department
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Bill and Hillary Clinton, battle-tested, gear up for another Washington fight

Bill and Hillary Clinton are slated to testify this week in a House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, part of a deal with Republicans after it became clear that Congress — with the help of some Democrats — was on track to hold them in contempt if they refused to cooperate

February 25, 2026
Bill and Hillary Clinton, battle-tested, gear up for another Washington fight
Crime|Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Rubio defends US ouster of Venezuela's Maduro to Caribbean leaders unsettled by Trump policies

Marco Rubio is visiting the Caribbean, where he's defending the Trump administration’s military operation to capture Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro

February 25, 2026
Rubio defends US ouster of Venezuela's Maduro to Caribbean leaders unsettled by Trump policies
Election|Political|US|World

Tracking states’ unprecedented redistricting efforts

Tracking states’ unprecedented redistricting efforts

November 04, 2025
Tracking states’ unprecedented redistricting efforts
Africa|Crime|Political|World

UN sanctions 4 commanders in Sudan's paramilitary force accused of atrocities in Darfur

The U_N_ Security Council has imposed sanctions on four commanders of Sudan’s warring paramilitary force suspected of atrocities against civilians that U_N_ experts said showed “hallmarks of genocide.”

February 25, 2026
UN sanctions 4 commanders in Sudan's paramilitary force accused of atrocities in Darfur