Supreme Court declines to halt $800-a-day fine for ex-Fox News reporter refusing to divulge sources
Read full article: Supreme Court declines to halt $800-a-day fine for ex-Fox News reporter refusing to divulge sourcesThe Supreme Court has declined to intervene after a judge ordered former Fox News reporter Catherine Herridge to be fined $800 a day.
From Chocolate Avenue to the World Cup, how Hershey, Pennsylvania, shaped Christian Pulisic
Read full article: From Chocolate Avenue to the World Cup, how Hershey, Pennsylvania, shaped Christian PulisicStandout U.S. national soccer team player Christian Pulisic hails from Hershey, Pennsylvania.
US riding wave of confidence to World Cup knockout rounds after strong start to home tournament
Read full article: US riding wave of confidence to World Cup knockout rounds after strong start to home tournamentU.S. captain Tim Ream says his teammates all recognize the golden opportunity in front of them to make their nation’s best World Cup run in their home tournament over the following days.
America 250: Jacksonville’s Riverfront Music Garden honors local music icons
Read full article: America 250: Jacksonville’s Riverfront Music Garden honors local music iconsJacksonville’s music heritage runs deeper than many people realize. The city’s newest tribute to that legacy can be found at the Riverfront Music Garden and Walk of Fame in downtown Jacksonville.
New bill would raise federal minimum wage to $25 an hour nationwide
Read full article: New bill would raise federal minimum wage to $25 an hour nationwideU.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., announced Thursday he will introduce the Living Wage for All Act to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour.
Mediators worked through threats and strikes to broker the US-Iran deal, and challenges remain
Read full article: Mediators worked through threats and strikes to broker the US-Iran deal, and challenges remainThe interim peace agreement reached between the United States and Iran last week was the result of weeks of tough diplomacy repeatedly threatened by outbreaks of violence.
AP Exclusive: NATO deputy commander wants Turkey summit to spur more defense spending and show unity
Read full article: AP Exclusive: NATO deputy commander wants Turkey summit to spur more defense spending and show unityNATO's deputy commander said he wants a summit in Turkey to encourage member countries to spend more on defense and support Ukraine.
National pride meets breathable mesh: A look at the design of World Cup uniforms
Read full article: National pride meets breathable mesh: A look at the design of World Cup uniformsIn designing the uniforms for this year's World Cup, Nike and other apparel makers sought to channel national pride and maximize comfort.
US economy expanded at solid 2.1% pace in January-March, government says, upgrading last estimate
Read full article: US economy expanded at solid 2.1% pace in January-March, government says, upgrading last estimateThe U.S. economy expanded at a solid and unexpected 2.1% annual pace from January through March, the Commerce Department reported Thursday in its final estimate of first-quarter growth.
Norman Rockwell people-watched in the West Wing lobby. Now those sketches are on public display
Read full article: Norman Rockwell people-watched in the West Wing lobby. Now those sketches are on public displayA series of Norman Rockwell sketches of scenes from the West Wing lobby is going on public display for the first time.
Mauricio Pochettino says rebuilding US team is tougher than he imagined, but he's making progress
Read full article: Mauricio Pochettino says rebuilding US team is tougher than he imagined, but he's making progressMauricio Pochettino says he was surprised and naive when he took over the U.S. team nearly two years before the World Cup.
Dispute over nuclear inspections shows how US and Iran are negotiating in public
Read full article: Dispute over nuclear inspections shows how US and Iran are negotiating in publicThe head of the U.N.’s nuclear agency signaled that Iranian nuclear enrichment sites would be visited by his inspectors, a key component in the interim U.S.-Iran deal to reach an end to the war.
Vance says talks with Iranian officials set 'good foundation' for a deal to end the war
Read full article: Vance says talks with Iranian officials set 'good foundation' for a deal to end the warVice President JD Vance says his lengthy talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland created a good foundation for a final deal to end the Iran war.
US and Iran to talk Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz again
Read full article: US and Iran to talk Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz againU.S. and Iranian negotiators are on their way to a venue in Switzerland to discuss details of their interim agreement to halt the war.
Vance delays trip to Switzerland to lead new US talks with Iran on its nuclear program
Read full article: Vance delays trip to Switzerland to lead new US talks with Iran on its nuclear programThe White House says Vice President JD Vance is delaying his trip to Switzerland to lead nuclear negotiations with Iran.
Iran coach says team ordered out of US right after 2-2 draw with New Zealand in World Cup opener
Read full article: Iran coach says team ordered out of US right after 2-2 draw with New Zealand in World Cup openerThe coach of Iran’s World Cup team says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says US AI restrictions underscore risks of dependence
Read full article: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says US AI restrictions underscore risks of dependenceCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says countries must learn the lesson of diversification after AI giant Anthropic said it has taken its latest artificial intelligence models, known as Fable 5 and Mythos 5, offline to comply with a directive from the Trump administration to prevent their use by foreign nationals.
Putin, Zelenskyy speak with Trump by phone as drone strikes kill 2 in Russia and UK detains tanker
Read full article: Putin, Zelenskyy speak with Trump by phone as drone strikes kill 2 in Russia and UK detains tankerUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin each spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday, marking Trump's 80th birthday and ahead of this week’s G7 summit.
Trump administration identifies 'super-sponsors' of migrant children in a possible prosecution tack
Read full article: Trump administration identifies 'super-sponsors' of migrant children in a possible prosecution tackThe Justice Department has announced charges against a Guatemalan woman accused of using false identification to gain custody of migrant children.
Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, citing a breakthrough in talks to end the war
Read full article: Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, citing a breakthrough in talks to end the warU.S. President Donald Trump has called off new military strikes on Iran, hours after threatening to escalate the war.
UFC fighters say they're honored to compete in front of President Trump on card at the White House
Read full article: UFC fighters say they're honored to compete in front of President Trump on card at the White HouseUFC heavyweight Josh Hokit is embracing his bold style ahead of the company's debut at the White House.
A Thai woman is in custody after an American diplomat was found dead in Myanmar
Read full article: A Thai woman is in custody after an American diplomat was found dead in MyanmarThe U.S. State Department says an American diplomat assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Yangon, the biggest city in Myanmar, has been found dead.
US and Iran launch airstrikes after Trump blamed Tehran for downing Army helicopter
Read full article: US and Iran launch airstrikes after Trump blamed Tehran for downing Army helicopterThe U.S. military launched airstrikes and Iran retaliated following the crash of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic.
Trump’s troop reversals in Europe could cost millions and have left soldiers in limbo, officials say
Read full article: Trump’s troop reversals in Europe could cost millions and have left soldiers in limbo, officials sayThe U.S. military is waiting for clarity from the Pentagon following President Donald Trump’s back-and-forth on troop levels in Europe.
Stocks slump as Big Tech sinks and a strong May jobs report boosts odds for higher interest rates
Read full article: Stocks slump as Big Tech sinks and a strong May jobs report boosts odds for higher interest ratesThe U.S. stock market had its worst day since October as a sell-off in big technology companies weighed down the broader market.
Live updates: House passes resolution to halt military action in Iran in rebuke of Trump
Read full article: Live updates: House passes resolution to halt military action in Iran in rebuke of TrumpThe House approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran, defying President Donald Trump as a handful of Republicans joined with Democrats to seek to end the war.
Iran fires missiles and US strikes Iran facility after reports of faltering peace talks
Read full article: Iran fires missiles and US strikes Iran facility after reports of faltering peace talksThe U.S. military says Iran fired missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain that failed or were shot down, and that the U.S. launched strikes on an Iranian facility in response.
US says it disabled another commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran
Read full article: US says it disabled another commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach IranThe U.S. military has stopped another commercial vessel trying to break through the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports.
Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says US remains committed to Pacific security
Read full article: Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says US remains committed to Pacific securityU.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Washington remains committed to the Indo-Pacific region while softening past comments that described China as an imminent threat.
US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and start new nuclear talks
Read full article: US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and start new nuclear talksU.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and start a new round of talks on Iran’s nuclear program.
Coco Gauff involved in 'mini car accident' on her way to French Open match, still gets win
Read full article: Coco Gauff involved in 'mini car accident' on her way to French Open match, still gets winCoco Gauff was involved in a car accident on the way to Roland Garros for the first match of her French Open title defense.
Trump administration to force foreigners in the US to apply for a green card abroad
Read full article: Trump administration to force foreigners in the US to apply for a green card abroadThe Trump administration is announcing a new policy that requires foreigners in the U.S. to leave and apply for a green card from their home country.
Shoot-and-scoot: Mobile missile launchers play key role in US Pacific deterrence strategy
Read full article: Shoot-and-scoot: Mobile missile launchers play key role in US Pacific deterrence strategyThe U.S. Marines have demonstrated their capabilities with a live-fire exercise in Japan, showcasing the HIMARS mobile rocket system.
US military boards Iranian-flagged oil tanker suspected of trying to breach blockade
Read full article: US military boards Iranian-flagged oil tanker suspected of trying to breach blockadeThe U.S. military says it boarded an Iranian-flagged commercial oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that was suspected of trying to violate the American blockade.
Trump’s portrait hits New Delhi traffic as US Embassy rolls out 'Happy Birthday America!' rickshaws
Read full article: Trump’s portrait hits New Delhi traffic as US Embassy rolls out 'Happy Birthday America!' rickshawsIn New Delhi, some auto-rickshaws are now displaying images of U_S_ President Donald Trump with the slogan “Happy Birthday America!”.
China agrees to boost trade for US beef and poultry following Trump-Xi summit
Read full article: China agrees to boost trade for US beef and poultry following Trump-Xi summitThe White House says China has agreed to increase its imports of U.S. agricultural products like beef and poultry, after President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing last week.
Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say
Read full article: Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources sayThe Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter tell The Associated Press.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang travel to China aboard Air Force One with Trump
Read full article: Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang travel to China aboard Air Force One with TrumpProminent U.S. executives from Big Tech and Wall Street to agriculture and aerospace joined President Donald Trump on his trip to China.
Trump and Hegseth claim 'control' over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire talks are stalled
Read full article: Trump and Hegseth claim 'control' over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire talks are stalledKuwait has accused Iran of launching a failed attack earlier this month on an island where China is helping build a port in the Gulf Arab nation.
Businesses are facing rising costs during the Iran war, and economists expect more strains ahead
Read full article: Businesses are facing rising costs during the Iran war, and economists expect more strains aheadCosts are piling up for businesses during the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran — and many economists see a bleak outlook, with some bracing for a downturn in hiring and investment in the coming months.
Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'life support' and proposes gas tax pause as strait stays closed
Read full article: Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'life support' and proposes gas tax pause as strait stays closedU.S. President Donald Trump says the Iran ceasefire is on “life support” after he rejected Tehran’s latest proposal to end the war.
Bright lights and hot orbs: UFO files shed light on sightings but leave interpretation to the public
Read full article: Bright lights and hot orbs: UFO files shed light on sightings but leave interpretation to the publicThe Pentagon has begun releasing files on UFOs, tapping into public curiosity about unidentified phenomena.
US fires on Iranian oil tanker as Trump pressures Tehran for deal to end war
Read full article: US fires on Iranian oil tanker as Trump pressures Tehran for deal to end warThe U.S. military fired on an Iranian oil tanker as President Donald Trump sought to pressure Tehran into reaching a deal to end the war.
Rubio plans to visit the Vatican this week as tensions between Trump and the pope rise
Read full article: Rubio plans to visit the Vatican this week as tensions between Trump and the pope riseSecretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Rome and Vatican City this week in a bid to ease rising tensions between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV over U.S. policies, particularly the Iran war.
US tries to force open the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce
Read full article: US tries to force open the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truceThe U.S. military says it fired on Iranian forces and sank six small boats as it moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump says US will reduce number of troops in Germany 'a lot further' than withdrawal of 5,000
Read full article: Trump says US will reduce number of troops in Germany 'a lot further' than withdrawal of 5,000President Donald Trump said the U.S. is going to significantly reduce its troop presence in Germany, escalating a dispute with Germany’s leader Friedrich Merz as he seeks to scale back America’s commitment to European security.
Long DACA renewal wait times leave some 'Dreamers' without status, a job and fearing detainment
Read full article: Long DACA renewal wait times leave some 'Dreamers' without status, a job and fearing detainmentRenewal wait times for the Obama-era program that allows people who were brought to the U.S. as children to temporarily remain in the country and work have increased dramatically in the past year.
High oil prices due to the Iran war weigh on everything from the gas pump to consumer goods
Read full article: High oil prices due to the Iran war weigh on everything from the gas pump to consumer goodsAs the Iran war enters its third month, consumers are paying for its disruption of worldwide energy production.
Germany faces a fresh Trump threat to cut US troop numbers. The Europeans are used to it.
Read full article: Germany faces a fresh Trump threat to cut US troop numbers. The Europeans are used to it.President Donald Trump has renewed an old threat that the United States could reduce its military presence in Germany, a key NATO ally and the European Union’s largest economy.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla honor 9/11 victims on visit to New York
Read full article: King Charles III and Queen Camilla honor 9/11 victims on visit to New YorkKing Charles III and Queen Camilla have begun their trip to New York City with a visit to the National 9/11 Memorial, honoring victims of the 2001 attacks.
US military says it boarded cargo ship suspected of heading to Iran during blockade but released it
Read full article: US military says it boarded cargo ship suspected of heading to Iran during blockade but released itThe U.S. military has boarded another commercial vessel during its blockade of Iran’s ports, but unlike in previous cases, the ship was ultimately allowed to carry on its way.
US jury is deliberating in trial of alleged ISIS militant charged in deadly Kabul airport bombing
Read full article: US jury is deliberating in trial of alleged ISIS militant charged in deadly Kabul airport bombingA jury in Virginia is deliberating in the trial of an alleged Islamic State militant accused of helping plan a deadly suicide bombing at a Kabul airport during the U.S. military’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021.
United Airlines CEO confirms he approached American about potential merger, but was rebuffed
Read full article: United Airlines CEO confirms he approached American about potential merger, but was rebuffedUnited Airlines CEO Scott Kirby on Monday outlined why he thinks a merger between his airline and rival American would benefit travelers, despite American’s refusal to engage in negotiations.
Dodgers honor Rick Monday’s dramatic 1976 flag rescue on its 50th anniversary
Read full article: Dodgers honor Rick Monday’s dramatic 1976 flag rescue on its 50th anniversaryThe Los Angeles Dodgers marked the 50th anniversary of Rick Monday rescuing the American flag from being burned during a 1976 game against the Chicago Cubs.
US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K on Maduro raid is granted bond
Read full article: US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K on Maduro raid is granted bondA U.S. soldier involved with the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been granted bond, a day after being charged with using classified information about the operation to win more than $400,000 in an online prediction market.
China's DeepSeek rolls out a long-anticipated update of its AI model
Read full article: China's DeepSeek rolls out a long-anticipated update of its AI modelDeepSeek, the Chinese artificial intelligence startup that shook up world markets last year, has launched preview versions of its latest major update.
Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese companies 'exploiting' AI models made in US
Read full article: Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese companies 'exploiting' AI models made in USThe Trump administration is vowing to crack down on foreign tech companies’ exploitation of U.S. artificial intelligence models, singling out China at a time that country is narrowing the gap with the U.S. in the AI race.
US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K Polymarket bet on Maduro raid
Read full article: US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K Polymarket bet on Maduro raidA U.S. soldier involved in the military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been charged with using classified information about the mission to win more than $400,000 in an online betting market.
More confusion looms over Strait of Hormuz after Iran attacks three ships near waterway
Read full article: More confusion looms over Strait of Hormuz after Iran attacks three ships near waterwayConfusion is deepening in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran attacked three ships near the crucial waterway that has plunged the world into an energy crisis.
Iranian extradited to US to face 2014 smuggling indictment over export of military sonar gear
Read full article: Iranian extradited to US to face 2014 smuggling indictment over export of military sonar gearAn Iranian citizen who was indicted more than a decade ago on charges that he shipped military sonar equipment from the U.S. to Iran in violation of American trade sanctions has been extradited to Seattle.
Afghan charged in deadly bombing at Kabul airport gave false confession, his attorney tells jurors
Read full article: Afghan charged in deadly bombing at Kabul airport gave false confession, his attorney tells jurorsA trial is underway in Virginia for an alleged Islamic State militant charged in a deadly suicide bombing at a Kabul airport during the American military’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021.
Oil prices rise and US stocks give back a bit of their record-breaking rally
Read full article: Oil prices rise and US stocks give back a bit of their record-breaking rallyOil prices climbed following the latest rise of U.S.-Iran tensions, but the moves were more modest than they were earlier in the war.
Son of 85-year-old French widow home after 16 days in US immigration custody says she needs rest
Read full article: Son of 85-year-old French widow home after 16 days in US immigration custody says she needs restThe son of an 85-year-old French widow who has returned to France after being detained in the U.S. for overstaying her visa says the family's priority is her health and rest.
Takeaways from AP-Grist reporting on federal support for rural renewable energy
Read full article: Takeaways from AP-Grist reporting on federal support for rural renewable energyThe Associated Press and Grist have collaborated on a project to analyze how federal policy changes on energy are affecting farmers.
85-year-old widow is released from US custody, returns to France amid messy family dispute
Read full article: 85-year-old widow is released from US custody, returns to France amid messy family disputeFrance's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot says the 85-year-old French widow of an American military veteran has returned home from U.S. immigration custody.
Before Beatlemania, George Harrison visited his sister in Illinois. The house is now for sale.
Read full article: Before Beatlemania, George Harrison visited his sister in Illinois. The house is now for sale.In September 1963, before Beatlemania, George Harrison visited his sister in the southern Illinois town of Benton.
US urges nations to back 'trade over aid' plan as UN warns against privatizing assistance
Read full article: US urges nations to back 'trade over aid' plan as UN warns against privatizing assistanceThe U.S. is urging other nations to back a “trade over aid” initiative at the United Nations as part of the Trump administration’s broader shift away from donor-focused development assistance and toward greater private investment.
Mahjong is being embraced by all ages
Read full article: Mahjong is being embraced by all agesLaura Gainor is the Founder of Mahjong in the Sun, a lifestyle brand focused on building community through the modern resurgence of American mahjong. After years of helping grow the sport of pickleball, she saw a similar social movement emerging around mahjong—bringing people together in a fun, approachable, and stylish way. Through weekly events, beginner-friendly experiences, and brand collaborations, Mahjong in the Sun is introducing new audiences across Northeast Florida to the game.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jersey's special congressional election
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jersey's special congressional electionA special election in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District on Thursday will fill the House seat most recently held by Democratic Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
