'Pleading the Fifth' invokes a constitutional amendment that has a long history in US society
Read full article: 'Pleading the Fifth' invokes a constitutional amendment that has a long history in US societyThe Fifth Amendment is part of the U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights and protects against self-incrimination.
US Biathlon considers joining US Ski & Snowboard in a rare merger of Olympic sport organizations
Read full article: US Biathlon considers joining US Ski & Snowboard in a rare merger of Olympic sport organizationsU.S. Biathlon's board is weighing whether to move under the control of U.S. Ski & Snowboard in an effort to boost revenues and performance.
US thwarts an Iranian missile attack and launches strikes with Saudi Arabia against militias in Iraq
Read full article: US thwarts an Iranian missile attack and launches strikes with Saudi Arabia against militias in IraqThe U.S. military says it successfully intercepted an Iranian missile barrage and worked with Saudi Arabia’s forces to strike sites in Iraq that Tehran-backed militias have used to launch attacks in recent days.
5 states offer to accept nuclear waste in exchange for help developing nuclear energy
Read full article: 5 states offer to accept nuclear waste in exchange for help developing nuclear energyFive states have agreed to accept nuclear waste from around the country in exchange for federal help to develop nuclear energy and create thousands of jobs.
US goalkeeper Matt Freese says he'll never get over his team's loss to Belgium in the World Cup
Read full article: US goalkeeper Matt Freese says he'll never get over his team's loss to Belgium in the World CupGoalkeeper Matt Freese admits he's still not over the United States' exit from the 2026 World Cup after losing to Belgium.
Iran publicly executes 2 men accused of killing police during January protests
Read full article: Iran publicly executes 2 men accused of killing police during January protestsIran has publicly hanged two men convicted of killing four police officers during nationwide anti-government protests in January.
6 refugees speak out as UN-backed treaty to help people fleeing war and persecution marks 75 years
Read full article: 6 refugees speak out as UN-backed treaty to help people fleeing war and persecution marks 75 yearsThe U.N. refugee agency is marking the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention.
Wall Street's flip from AI to less-loved stocks accelerates, while oil prices keep easing
Read full article: Wall Street's flip from AI to less-loved stocks accelerates, while oil prices keep easingMost U.S. stocks rose after Coca-Cola and other companies reported stronger profits for the spring than analysts expected.
US looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions, documents say
Read full article: US looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions, documents sayThe Trump administration is preparing to ramp up funding by hundreds of millions of dollars for programs designed to counter China’s growing influence worldwide.
US walks out on France at UN meeting to protest ally's criticism of America's human rights record
Read full article: US walks out on France at UN meeting to protest ally's criticism of America's human rights recordU.S. diplomats walked out as their French counterparts spoke at the United Nations after the European ally criticized the Trump administration’s human rights record.
The Latest: Trump praises his sweeping tariffs while in Michigan for a speech on the economy
Read full article: The Latest: Trump praises his sweeping tariffs while in Michigan for a speech on the economyA federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that halted President Donald Trump’s executive order to create a federal list of eligible voters and limit delivery of mail ballots only to people on that list.
Mediators see progress in efforts to halt Iran war as drone attacks rattle region
Read full article: Mediators see progress in efforts to halt Iran war as drone attacks rattle regionMediators have made progress in efforts to bring the United States and Iran back to negotiations and prevent an all-out war in the Middle East.
Gordie Howe International Bridge set to open Monday after years of construction
Read full article: Gordie Howe International Bridge set to open Monday after years of constructionAfter years of construction and several delays, the Gordie Howe International Bridge is expected to officially open to vehicle traffic Monday at noon, marking a major milestone for cross-border travel and trade between Canada and the United States.
Sweltering heat wave grips central and southern US for a second straight day
Read full article: Sweltering heat wave grips central and southern US for a second straight dayA scorching heat wave continues across the central and southern United States, leaving at least 40 million people under extreme heat warnings.
Raúl Castro is absent as Cuba celebrates the anniversary of a key revolutionary attack
Read full article: Raúl Castro is absent as Cuba celebrates the anniversary of a key revolutionary attackCuba has held a traditional rally to commemorate one of the revolution’s most important anniversaries but former President Raúl Castro was conspicuously absent.
Former President Juan Orlando Hernández returns to Honduras after arrest warrant suspended
Read full article: Former President Juan Orlando Hernández returns to Honduras after arrest warrant suspendedFormer Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández has returned to his country to face corruption charges.
Cheaper, open and intelligent: Chinese AI models gain ground, as they make inroads in the US
Read full article: Cheaper, open and intelligent: Chinese AI models gain ground, as they make inroads in the USChinese AI models are gaining popularity in the U.S. for their affordability and efficiency.
Heat dome expands across the central United States, creating dangerous conditions for millions
Read full article: Heat dome expands across the central United States, creating dangerous conditions for millionsA heat dome is set to expand across much of the central United States, pushing temperatures above 100 degrees from Dallas to North Dakota.
Iran-backed Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia in response to airstrikes in Yemen
Read full article: Iran-backed Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia in response to airstrikes in YemenYemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels say they fired missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia in response to Saudi airstrikes on Yemen's strategic Red Sea city of Hodeida.
The Latest: Trump says US will investigate EU trade practices for ‘unethical’ fines on Google
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says US will investigate EU trade practices for ‘unethical’ fines on GooglePresident Donald Trump says the U.S. will open a formal investigation into the European Union’s trade practices.
New US tariffs linked to claims of foreign forced labor dismay and anger trading partners
Read full article: New US tariffs linked to claims of foreign forced labor dismay and anger trading partnersU.S. President Donald Trump’s latest set of tariffs has provoked heated objections from America’s trading partners.
New Gordie Howe Bridge expected to save truck drivers time, money at Detroit border
Read full article: New Gordie Howe Bridge expected to save truck drivers time, money at Detroit borderAfter eight years of construction, more than a quarter-century of planning, and months of international political issues, the Gordie Howe International Bridge is finally set to open next Monday, July 27.
Sha’Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles cruise through 1st round of 100 meters at US track championships
Read full article: Sha’Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles cruise through 1st round of 100 meters at US track championshipsSha’Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles cruised through their first-round races of the 100 meters on Thursday at the U.S. championships.
US military launches new strikes on Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes
Read full article: US military launches new strikes on Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routesThe U.S. military has announced it conducted a 13th night of strikes against Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes.
US is ready to help end the 'senseless war' in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead, Rubio says
Read full article: US is ready to help end the 'senseless war' in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead, Rubio saysU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the Trump administration is ready to help end the war in Ukraine but acknowledges there's no quick path to a deal.
Trump's tariff threat could impact Canadian economy but may be negotiation tactic, experts say
Read full article: Trump's tariff threat could impact Canadian economy but may be negotiation tactic, experts sayThe U.S. threat of 50% tariffs on Canadian goods could impact the economy, but experts suggest it might be a negotiation tactic.
Bridge built, but not quite open: Confusion reigns over Gordie Howe launch date
Read full article: Bridge built, but not quite open: Confusion reigns over Gordie Howe launch dateConstruction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is finished, and the Department of Homeland Security says it is ready to open.
US and Saudi Arabia sign new nuclear agreement that could pave way for kingdom to enrich uranium
Read full article: US and Saudi Arabia sign new nuclear agreement that could pave way for kingdom to enrich uraniumThe Trump administration has forged a new agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program.
U.S. and Pakistan condemn Houthi Red Sea threats to shipping and Saudi Arabia
Read full article: U.S. and Pakistan condemn Houthi Red Sea threats to shipping and Saudi ArabiaThe United States and Pakistan have rejected threats by Yemen’s Houthi rebels against Saudi Arabia and shipping in the Red Sea.
US military carries out strikes on Iran as both sides threaten civilian infrastructure
Read full article: US military carries out strikes on Iran as both sides threaten civilian infrastructureThe U.S. military has announced that it is conducting a 12th night of strikes against Iran as both sides increasingly target civilian infrastructure.
Iran's demands over the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent, Rubio warns Asian leaders
Read full article: Iran's demands over the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent, Rubio warns Asian leadersSecretary of State Marco Rubio has warned Asian leaders that Iran's demand to control the Strait of Hormuz threatens the global economy and freedom of navigation.
Canada cancels joint bridge-opening event with US after Trump announces tariffs
Read full article: Canada cancels joint bridge-opening event with US after Trump announces tariffsA planned joint U.S.-Canada ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge has been canceled after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Canadian goods.
Mexican man killed after ICE encounter in Florida was on vacation, officials say
Read full article: Mexican man killed after ICE encounter in Florida was on vacation, officials sayThe Mexican man who was struck and killed by a tractor trailer while running from an encounter with immigration and other federal agents in Florida had been vacationing in the U.S. on a tourist visa.
US sends food for Cuban residents while still pressuring island's government
Read full article: US sends food for Cuban residents while still pressuring island's governmentA cargo plane packed with food and hygiene kits has left Miami for Cuba as part of the U.S. government’s humanitarian assistance efforts for the people of the island nation.
Trump administration pushes ahead with plans to reopen the US embassy in Libya
Read full article: Trump administration pushes ahead with plans to reopen the US embassy in LibyaThe State Department has informed Congress that it plans to move ahead with the potential reopening of the U.S. Embassy in Libya.
US military identifies 3rd service member believed to have been killed in Iranian attack
Read full article: US military identifies 3rd service member believed to have been killed in Iranian attackThe U.S. military has confirmed that a third service member is believed to be dead in Friday’s attack on a base in Jordan and identified them as Sgt. Angel S.
Ebola quarantine center for Americans is up and working in Kenya despite a court ban, activists say
Read full article: Ebola quarantine center for Americans is up and working in Kenya despite a court ban, activists sayKenyan activists accuse authorities of violating a court order to halt the setting up of an American-backed Ebola quarantine center in the country.
Southeast Asian ministers set to call for opening of Strait of Hormuz in Manila talks
Read full article: Southeast Asian ministers set to call for opening of Strait of Hormuz in Manila talksSoutheast Asia’s top diplomats will express alarm over renewed hostilities in the Middle East when they gather in the Philippine capital for annual talks.
Goals, technology and hydration breaks: How the biggest World Cup in history will be remembered
Read full article: Goals, technology and hydration breaks: How the biggest World Cup in history will be rememberedThe World Cup final between Spain and Argentina marks the end of the biggest tournament in history.
Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory as he presents trophy to the winner, Spain
Read full article: Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory as he presents trophy to the winner, SpainPresident Donald Trump has presented the World Cup trophy to Spain, the winner of Sunday’s final against Argentina.
US launches more airstrikes against Iran after announcing another death of a service member
Read full article: US launches more airstrikes against Iran after announcing another death of a service memberThe United States has announced another death of a service member as it launches more airstrikes at Iran.
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami, US Marshals Service tells AP
Read full article: Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami, US Marshals Service tells APInfluencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested by federal authorities in Miami.
Former Spain defender Capdevila asks Trump for help getting into the US for the World Cup final
Read full article: Former Spain defender Capdevila asks Trump for help getting into the US for the World Cup finalFormer Spain defender Joan Capdevila has asked U.S. President Donald Trump for help getting into the United States to watch Spain face Argentina in Sunday’s World Cup final, after being denied authorization to travel a decade after playing in an exhibition game in Iran.
Appeals court says 28-year sentence is too lenient for Libyan militant convicted in Benghazi attack
Read full article: Appeals court says 28-year sentence is too lenient for Libyan militant convicted in Benghazi attackA federal appeals court has concluded that a 28-year prison sentence is too lenient for a Libyan militant who was convicted of terrorism-related charges in the 2012 attacks on U.S. compounds in Benghazi, Libya, that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans.
US oil firms sign deals with Iraq to develop alternative shipping routes
Read full article: US oil firms sign deals with Iraq to develop alternative shipping routesU.S. companies have signed roughly $60 billion in agreements and partnerships with the Iraqi government, including deals intended to create alternative routes for shipping oil out of the Persian Gulf.
Jamaica says 2 citizens deported by US to Eswatini rejected repatriation offers
Read full article: Jamaica says 2 citizens deported by US to Eswatini rejected repatriation offersJamaica’s government says two of its three citizens recently deported by the United States to the African kingdom of Eswatini have formally declined offers to be repatriated to the Caribbean nation.
US lets Hong Kong emergency declaration lapse, lifting some sanctions as Trump order stays
Read full article: US lets Hong Kong emergency declaration lapse, lifting some sanctions as Trump order staysThe United States has not renewed the national emergency declaration over Hong Kong, lifting some sanctions but keeping an executive order that revoked Hong Kong's special trading status.
The Latest: DHS Secretary Mullin says he’ll chase voter fraud after Trump revives election claims
Read full article: The Latest: DHS Secretary Mullin says he’ll chase voter fraud after Trump revives election claimsHomeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has pledged to aggressively pursue voter fraud cases at the White House complex after President Donald Trump revived debunked election theories in a primetime speech.
China warns of reciprocal countermeasures after US shortens foreign journalist visas
Read full article: China warns of reciprocal countermeasures after US shortens foreign journalist visasThe Trump administration is drastically shortening visas for foreign journalists in the U.S. The new rule announced by the Department of Homeland Security limits visas to 240 days, down from up to five years.
Trump administration caps how long international students can stay in the US
Read full article: Trump administration caps how long international students can stay in the USThe Trump administration has finalized a rule that will prevent international students from staying in the U.S. for more than four years unless they seek and obtain government approval, a departure from long-standing practice.
Need for speed? Driving above the speed limit costs you — and doesn't actually save much time
Read full article: Need for speed? Driving above the speed limit costs you — and doesn't actually save much timeRacing to work, to pick up your children from school, or go from one errand to the next not only wastes money and sends harmful emissions into the air, it barely saves you time, new research says.
Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC pledges another $100 billion to expand US chipmaking capacity
Read full article: Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC pledges another $100 billion to expand US chipmaking capacityMajor Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC says it plans to spend another $100 billion on expanding its manufacturing capacity in the United States.
US imposing a 25% tariff on some Brazilian imports starting July 22, citing unfair trade practices
Read full article: US imposing a 25% tariff on some Brazilian imports starting July 22, citing unfair trade practicesThe United States is imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil after finding a range of what it deemed unfair trade practices by the world’s 10th-biggest economy.
US military will be out of Iraq by end of September, Iraqi prime minister and Pentagon say
Read full article: US military will be out of Iraq by end of September, Iraqi prime minister and Pentagon sayThe U.S. military will leave Iraq by the end of September following a 23-year presence that started with the 2003 invasion against Saddam Hussein and ended with much smaller operations against the Islamic State group.
Mexico asks US state attorneys general to investigate migrant deaths in ICE custody
Read full article: Mexico asks US state attorneys general to investigate migrant deaths in ICE custodyMexico has formally requested that U.S. state attorneys general investigate cases of migrants who have died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody or during raids.
US reimposes its blockade on Iran after Tehran's attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Read full article: US reimposes its blockade on Iran after Tehran's attacks on ships in the Strait of HormuzThe U.S. military has reimposed its blockade of Iranian ports in response to Iran’s attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
FACT FOCUS: A look at US and Iranian claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz
Read full article: FACT FOCUS: A look at US and Iranian claims of control over the Strait of HormuzA focal point of the Iran war is increasingly about who controls the Strait of Hormuz — a waterway that for decades was a relatively safe transit route for Middle East oil and natural gas supplies.
US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East as both vie for control of strait
Read full article: US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East as both vie for control of straitThe U.S. has launched more strikes on Iran after President Donald Trump said Washington is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
American 16-year-old Jordan Lee wins Wimbledon juniors tournament as a qualifier
Read full article: American 16-year-old Jordan Lee wins Wimbledon juniors tournament as a qualifierAmerican 16-year-old Jordan Lee became only the second qualifier to win the Wimbledon boys’ title by rallying to beat Cruz Hewitt 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 on Sunday.
Lindsey Graham remembered for a vision of American foreign policy that’s fading in Washington
Read full article: Lindsey Graham remembered for a vision of American foreign policy that’s fading in WashingtonNATO allies, Ukraine and Israel have paid tribute to U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham as a friend and advocate of trans-Atlantic ties.
Democratic congressman says he was detained by the Israeli military and settlers in the West Bank
Read full article: Democratic congressman says he was detained by the Israeli military and settlers in the West BankA congressman says he was detained by Israeli settlers and then the Israeli military as he toured the West Bank.
Trump suggests a standing order to attack Iran if it assassinates him. But Vance would make the call
Read full article: Trump suggests a standing order to attack Iran if it assassinates him. But Vance would make the callPresident Donald Trump says he's ordered the U.S. military to destroy Iran if he were to be assassinated.
US citizen tests positive for Ebola in Congo
Read full article: US citizen tests positive for Ebola in CongoA US citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, as the Central African country struggles to contain the swelling outbreak.
US military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz
Read full article: US military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of HormuzIran says it again considers the Strait of Hormuz closed after a vessel using an ‘unauthorized route’ was struck by a warning shot in the critical waterway — potentially further menacing the already tenuous ceasefire agreement with the United States.
World Cup quarterfinal resale prices drop, FIFA selling nearly 1,200 more seats for final at $7,380
Read full article: World Cup quarterfinal resale prices drop, FIFA selling nearly 1,200 more seats for final at $7,380World Cup ticket resale prices dropped for quarterfinal matches following the elimination of co-hosts United States and Mexico, and FIFA has nearly 1,200 seats on sale for the final at $7,380.
A US license could let Ukraine produce Patriot missiles, but it won’t be simple or quick
Read full article: A US license could let Ukraine produce Patriot missiles, but it won’t be simple or quickU.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge to give Ukraine a license to produce Patriot air-defense systems could mark a major breakthrough for Kyiv.
US demands Iran publicly state that Strait of Hormuz is open and Tehran won't attack ships anymore
Read full article: US demands Iran publicly state that Strait of Hormuz is open and Tehran won't attack ships anymoreThe U.S. is demanding that Iran make a public statement saying the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships crossing the vital corridor won’t be attacked anymore.
Many US Jewish adults have experienced assault or harassment over the past year, AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Many US Jewish adults have experienced assault or harassment over the past year, AP-NORC poll findsA new AP-NORC poll finds that many Jewish Americans feel unsafe in the United States, with a majority saying they feel less safe than they did before Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
Mexico to request criminal charges over deaths following fatal shooting of Houston man by ICE agents
Read full article: Mexico to request criminal charges over deaths following fatal shooting of Houston man by ICE agentsMexico plans to request criminal charges over the deaths of 17 Mexicans in ICE custody or during immigration operations under the Trump administration.
US star Christian Pulisic fractured his leg in World Cup loss to Belgium
Read full article: US star Christian Pulisic fractured his leg in World Cup loss to BelgiumU.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans’ World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks.