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.
Netanyahu authorizes direct talks with Lebanon in potential boost to ceasefire efforts
Read full article: Netanyahu authorizes direct talks with Lebanon in potential boost to ceasefire effortsIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has authorized direct negotiations with Lebanon aimed at disarming Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants and establishing relations between the neighbors.
Researcher from SeaD Consulting discusses Shrimp Authenticity Report findings
Read full article: Researcher from SeaD Consulting discusses Shrimp Authenticity Report findingsNews4JAX is learning more about a recent study that found the shrimp you order off the menu at many local restaurants is being falsely represented as local.
American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released week after kidnapping in Iraq, Rubio says
Read full article: American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released week after kidnapping in Iraq, Rubio saysU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed that American journalist Shelley Kittleson, who was kidnapped last week in Iraq, has been released.
2 US lawmakers visiting Cuba denounce island's 'economic bombing' under energy blockade
Read full article: 2 US lawmakers visiting Cuba denounce island's 'economic bombing' under energy blockadeTwo U.S. lawmakers are calling for a permanent solution to Cuba’s crises after witnessing the effects of a U.S. energy blockade during an official visit to the island.
US military jets hit in Iran war are the first shot down by enemy fire in over 20 years
Read full article: US military jets hit in Iran war are the first shot down by enemy fire in over 20 yearsIran shooting down two American military jets marks an exceedingly rare assault for the U.S. that hasn't happened in more than 20 years.
2 US aircraft shot down as war in Iran escalates. At least 1 crew member is missing
Read full article: 2 US aircraft shot down as war in Iran escalates. At least 1 crew member is missingTwo U.S. military planes were shot down in separate incidents on Friday, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict.
Wall Street closed for Good Friday, but US futures inch lower following strong March jobs report
Read full article: Wall Street closed for Good Friday, but US futures inch lower following strong March jobs reportU.S. futures were trading modestly lower following surprisingly strong jobs data from the federal government.
US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February
Read full article: US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak FebruaryAmerican employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February.
No sign of war winding down in Mideast as Friday dawns with attacks across region
Read full article: No sign of war winding down in Mideast as Friday dawns with attacks across regionThere has been little sign Friday of the war in the Mideast winding down as Israel says it faced incoming fire from Iran, and Kuwait and Bahrain also reported being under attack.
DeSantis signs Florida’s version of SAVE Act while Trump attends Supreme Court deliberation about citizenship
Read full article: DeSantis signs Florida’s version of SAVE Act while Trump attends Supreme Court deliberation about citizenshipFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 991 — the state’s version of the federal SAVE Act on Wednesday at The Villages, expanding on years of election integrity reforms and positioning Florida as a national model at a moment when birthright citizenship is being debated at the highest levels of the U.S. government.
Trump criticizes European allies for not helping fix the damage his war against Iran has caused
Read full article: Trump criticizes European allies for not helping fix the damage his war against Iran has causedPresident Donald Trump entered his war of choice against Iran without consulting global allies.
Trump again threatens widespread destruction in Iran if a deal is not reached 'shortly'
Read full article: Trump again threatens widespread destruction in Iran if a deal is not reached 'shortly'U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other vital infrastructure, potentially including desalination plants that supply drinking water.
Bills to pay FAA and TSA workers during shutdowns get introduced but keep stalling in Congress
Read full article: Bills to pay FAA and TSA workers during shutdowns get introduced but keep stalling in CongressMembers of Congress have repeatedly introduced bills to ensure the federal employees who control air traffic and conduct airport security screenings get paid during government shutdowns.
Rubio denies Zelenskyy's claim that the US asked Ukraine to cede land to Russia for security deal
Read full article: Rubio denies Zelenskyy's claim that the US asked Ukraine to cede land to Russia for security dealSecretary of State Marco Rubio has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's assertion that the U.S. wants Ukraine to hand over territory to Russia to receive American security guarantees in any ceasefire plan.
Yemen’s Houthis claim responsibility for missile attack on Israel, their first since war started
Read full article: Yemen’s Houthis claim responsibility for missile attack on Israel, their first since war startedIsrael’s military says it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen toward Israel for the first time.
Easy ways to save on the increasing costs of streaming services
Read full article: Easy ways to save on the increasing costs of streaming servicesStreaming price hikes have become so common that they’ve earned a nickname: “Streamflation,” and Consumer Reports says those rising fees can quickly add up, especially for the roughly half of American households with three or more services.
USS Donald Cook departs Mayport as Operation Epic Fury continues
Read full article: USS Donald Cook departs Mayport as Operation Epic Fury continuesShips homeported at Naval Station Mayport are playing a significant role in the American military response in the Middle East, as Operation Epic Fury continues.
Louisiana's crawfish industry feels the pinch of limits on foreign workers
Read full article: Louisiana's crawfish industry feels the pinch of limits on foreign workersLouisiana officials warn that the state's $300 million crawfish industry faces dire economic consequences because of a shortage of temporary seasonal workers via the H-2B visa program.
EPA approves sale of a higher-ethanol fuel to try to lower gas prices
Read full article: EPA approves sale of a higher-ethanol fuel to try to lower gas pricesThe Environmental Protection Agency has announced it would allow gas stations to continue selling slightly cheaper E15 this summer in a move that may be good for drivers and corn growers but will likely contribute to air pollution.
Bait-and-switch? Study finds most ‘Mayport Shrimp’ dishes served in Jacksonville area are actually imported
Read full article: Bait-and-switch? Study finds most ‘Mayport Shrimp’ dishes served in Jacksonville area are actually importedA study by SeaD Consulting on behalf of the Southern Shrimp Alliance found that nearly 60% of randomly sampled restaurant shrimp in the Jacksonville area are being falsely represented as local, American wild-caught product, including shrimp marketed as iconic “Mayport Shrimp.”
At least 1,000 US troops from 82nd Airborne set to deploy to Mideast, AP sources say
Read full article: At least 1,000 US troops from 82nd Airborne set to deploy to Mideast, AP sources sayThe U.S. military is preparing to deploy at least 1,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East in the coming days.
Surprise, embarrassment, unease in Japan after Trump uses Pearl Harbor to defend Iran war
Read full article: Surprise, embarrassment, unease in Japan after Trump uses Pearl Harbor to defend Iran warHigh level officials usually shy away from public discussion of Japan’s 1941 sneak attack on U.S. forces at Pearl Harbor.
As the US shifts missiles towards Iran, officials raise concerns of gaps in European air defenses
Read full article: As the US shifts missiles towards Iran, officials raise concerns of gaps in European air defensesU.S. defense officials have told The Associated Press that a sizable number of Patriot air defense interceptor missiles have moved from Europe towards the Middle East.
Trump faces his most difficult Iran war decision: Will he deploy US troops to seize uranium?
Read full article: Trump faces his most difficult Iran war decision: Will he deploy US troops to seize uranium?President Donald Trump faces the most daunting question of the Iran war: Will he put U.S. troops on the ground to secure the enriched uranium Tehran could use for nuclear weapons.
Last protester in immigration detention after Trump’s campus crackdown has been released
Read full article: Last protester in immigration detention after Trump’s campus crackdown has been releasedA Palestinian woman who was the last person still in immigration detention after the Trump administration’s 2025 crackdown on pro-Palestinian activists has been released.
The Latest: Trump seeks help opening the Strait of Hormuz as Iran war chokes oil shipping
Read full article: The Latest: Trump seeks help opening the Strait of Hormuz as Iran war chokes oil shippingU.S. President Donald Trump says he has pressured around seven countries to send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open as fears of a global energy crisis persist and Iranian attacks and threats have choked off shipping in the vital waterway.
US faces elevated terrorism threats against backdrop of Iran war and cuts at FBI, Justice Department
Read full article: US faces elevated terrorism threats against backdrop of Iran war and cuts at FBI, Justice DepartmentThree acts of ideologically inspired violence in the past week in the United States have laid bare the heightened terrorism threat unfolding against the backdrop of the war with Iran.
All 6 crew members on a US refueling plane that crashed in Iraq are dead, US military says
Read full article: All 6 crew members on a US refueling plane that crashed in Iraq are dead, US military saysThe U.S. military says a KC-135 refueling aircraft supporting operations against Iran crashed in western Iraq, killing all six crew members.
Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme Court
Read full article: Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme CourtThe Trump administration is opening a new trade investigation into manufacturing in foreign countries.
US will permanently close the consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, its closest mission to Afghanistan
Read full article: US will permanently close the consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, its closest mission to AfghanistanThe State Department will permanently close the U.S. consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, which has been America’s closest diplomatic mission to the Afghan border.
Microsoft and retired military chiefs back AI company Anthropic in court fight against Pentagon
Read full article: Microsoft and retired military chiefs back AI company Anthropic in court fight against PentagonMicrosoft and a group of retired military leaders are backing Anthropic in court to block the Trump administration from labeling the AI company a supply chain risk.
Oksana Masters roars to Paralympic redemption at Milan Cortina with 11th gold medal
Read full article: Oksana Masters roars to Paralympic redemption at Milan Cortina with 11th gold medalOksana Masters has won her 11th Paralympic gold medal and she calls it redemption after missing the top spot four years ago.
Judge disqualifies trio of lawyers tapped to lead New Jersey's federal prosecutor's office
Read full article: Judge disqualifies trio of lawyers tapped to lead New Jersey's federal prosecutor's officeA judge on has disqualified a trio of prosecutors the Trump administration tapped to oversee federal prosecutions in New Jersey after his former personal attorney was also barred from the role.
The Latest: Trump says Iran had a new site for developing nuclear weapons
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says Iran had a new site for developing nuclear weaponsU.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.
Jury seated in South Florida trial of 4 charged in 2021 assassination of Haitian president
Read full article: Jury seated in South Florida trial of 4 charged in 2021 assassination of Haitian presidentA jury has been seated in the trial of four men charged in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.
Oil prices swing wildly as Iran war threatens transport routes and production across Middle East
Read full article: Oil prices swing wildly as Iran war threatens transport routes and production across Middle EastThe Iran war has upended oil production and shipping across the Middle East, straining energy supplies worldwide.
Man convicted in political assassination plot he tied to Iranian paramilitary
Read full article: Man convicted in political assassination plot he tied to Iranian paramilitaryA 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.
US to send anti-drone system to the Mideast after successful use in Ukraine, officials say
Read full article: US to send anti-drone system to the Mideast after successful use in Ukraine, officials sayAn anti-drone system developed by an American company and proven to work in Ukraine soon will head to the Middle East to help defend against Iranian drones.
The US attack on an Iranian warship did not violate international law, experts say
Read full article: The US attack on an Iranian warship did not violate international law, experts sayLegal experts say a U.S. submarine’s deadly attack on an Iranian warship does not appear to have violated international or American military law.
DeSantis recalls Iraq deployment as Middle East tensions continue
Read full article: DeSantis recalls Iraq deployment as Middle East tensions continueGovernor Ron DeSantis drew on his 2007–2008 Iraq service to argue that Iran and Iranian-backed militias were responsible for most U.S. casualties he witnessed there. “I’ve pointed out, for many, many years, that when I was serving in Iraq back in that critical time, 2007, 2008, the U.S. was incurring a lot of casualties at the time, and at the time I was over there, 90% of those were because of the Iranians.” DeSantis said.
Gulf allies complain US didn't notify them of Iran attacks and ignored their warnings, sources say
Read full article: Gulf allies complain US didn't notify them of Iran attacks and ignored their warnings, sources sayOfficials 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.
Wisconsin man accused of setting fire to congressman's office over TikTok ban gets 7 years in prison
Read full article: Wisconsin man accused of setting fire to congressman's office over TikTok ban gets 7 years in prisonA Wisconsin man who allegedly told police he tried to set fire to a Republican congressman’s office last year because he was angry that the lawmaker backed a bill requiring TikTok’s Chinese owner to sell off its U.S. operations has been sentenced to seven years in prison.
Sri Lanka recovers 87 bodies from Iranian warship sunk off its coast by a US submarine
Read full article: Sri Lanka recovers 87 bodies from Iranian warship sunk off its coast by a US submarineSri 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.
