NATO set to unveil billions in arms deals to prove its firepower to Trump
Read full article: NATO set to unveil billions in arms deals to prove its firepower to TrumpNATO will showcase new military projects worth billions in an effort to convince President Donald Trump that allies are boosting defense spending.
Trump says World Cup referee's red card call was 'horrible' but insists he left outcome to FIFA
Read full article: Trump says World Cup referee's red card call was 'horrible' but insists he left outcome to FIFAPresident Donald Trump is taking credit for getting FIFA to review a red card issued at the World Cup against the United States’ star forward but says he did not demand an outcome.
NATO chief demands allies present credible plans to reach defense spending targets
Read full article: NATO chief demands allies present credible plans to reach defense spending targetsNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has demanded allies present clear plans to meet spending targets at the annual summit in Ankara.
Belgian federation to challenge FIFA's decision to let Folarin Balogun play in World Cup match
Read full article: Belgian federation to challenge FIFA's decision to let Folarin Balogun play in World Cup matchThe Belgian soccer federation is demanding an explanation from FIFA about a decision to let U.
China test-launches a ballistic missile in the South Pacific and raises regional concerns
Read full article: China test-launches a ballistic missile in the South Pacific and raises regional concernsChina’s navy has test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific.
Trump won big spending promises from NATO last year. This week in Turkey, he'll try to enforce them
Read full article: Trump won big spending promises from NATO last year. This week in Turkey, he'll try to enforce themPresident Donald Trump will be heading to Ankara, Turkey, for the annual NATO summit.
Mourners throng funeral procession in Tehran for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Read full article: Mourners throng funeral procession in Tehran for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali KhameneiMourners dressed in black have flooded into Iran’s capital for a procession as part of the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Trump to meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy and Syria's al-Sharaa during the NATO summit
Read full article: Trump to meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy and Syria's al-Sharaa during the NATO summitPresident Donald Trump plans to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa while attending the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey.
Serena Williams withdraws from doubles match with sister Venus at Wimbledon due to injury
Read full article: Serena Williams withdraws from doubles match with sister Venus at Wimbledon due to injurySerena Williams has withdrawn from her doubles match with sister Venus at Wimbledon due to a right knee injury.
Small businesses say they're having a good summer as Americans travel closer to home
Read full article: Small businesses say they're having a good summer as Americans travel closer to homeSmall business owners in U.S. tourist destinations say they’re seeing more Americans sticking closer to home this summer.
NATO commander says Europe has backfilled most gaps from US cutbacks on military equipment
Read full article: NATO commander says Europe has backfilled most gaps from US cutbacks on military equipmentNATO’s top commander says European allies have mostly filled gaps left by the U.S. reducing its military contributions to the organization's crisis plans.
Serena Williams’ singles return sets ratings record for 1st-round Wimbledon match on ESPN
Read full article: Serena Williams’ singles return sets ratings record for 1st-round Wimbledon match on ESPNSerena Williams’ singles return at Wimbledon was watched by an average of 1.8 million viewers on ESPN, helping make it the network’s biggest audience for a Day 2 at the grass-court Grand Slam.
Extreme heat bears down as America 250 celebrations ramp up. Trump speaks at Mount Rushmore
Read full article: Extreme heat bears down as America 250 celebrations ramp up. Trump speaks at Mount RushmoreFestivities marking the 250th anniversary of American independence are ramping up across the United States.
How 'Country Roads' became the soundtrack of the US team's World Cup run
Read full article: How 'Country Roads' became the soundtrack of the US team's World Cup runJohn Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” has become the unofficial anthem of the U.S. men’s national soccer team at the World Cup, with players and fans singing it together after victories.
Average 30-year US mortgage rate falls to 6.43%, its lowest level in seven weeks
Read full article: Average 30-year US mortgage rate falls to 6.43%, its lowest level in seven weeksThe average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell this week to its lowest level since mid-May, easing borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers.
'Awesome.' 'Sad.' 'Let's keep democracy going.' Americans weigh in on state of a 250-year-old nation
Read full article: 'Awesome.' 'Sad.' 'Let's keep democracy going.' Americans weigh in on state of a 250-year-old nationMany Americans are celebrating their country’s 250th birthday by trying to block out the noise of national division.
Soccer fans are into this year's World Cup, but the US still isn't a soccer nation, new poll finds
Read full article: Soccer fans are into this year's World Cup, but the US still isn't a soccer nation, new poll findsNew polling from Ipsos Sports, provided exclusively to The Associated Press, shows that the World Cup has excited soccer fans and piqued many Americans’ interest, even as the sport continues to face an uphill climb to reach mainstream popularity in the United States.
Princess Kate greets fans at Wimbledon and sits next to Andy Murray to watch the tennis
Read full article: Princess Kate greets fans at Wimbledon and sits next to Andy Murray to watch the tennisPrincess Kate met tennis fans lining up in Wimbledon’s famous Queue and sat next to Andy Murray in a day of rooting on British players at the grass-court Grand Slam.
U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
Read full article: U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams aliveFolarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States squad a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina to advance to the round of 16.
French shipping company CMA CGM Group to buy FedEx' logistics arm for $1.4B
Read full article: French shipping company CMA CGM Group to buy FedEx' logistics arm for $1.4BFrench container shipping company CMA CGM Group said Wednesday it will buy FedEx Supply Chain, the third-party logistics subsidiary of FedEx for $1.4 billion, as it works to expand in the U.S. CMA CGM Group said the acquisition will triple the size of its own logistics arm, CEVA Logistics and help build its presence as a contract logistics provider in North America.
World Cup what to know: US looks to win first knockout match in 24 years against Bosnia-Herzegovina
Read full article: World Cup what to know: US looks to win first knockout match in 24 years against Bosnia-HerzegovinaThe United States men’s national team is tired of hearing about its traditional shortcomings in World Cup knockout matches.
The US, Canada and Mexico begin bumpy negotiations to renew North American trade pact
Read full article: The US, Canada and Mexico begin bumpy negotiations to renew North American trade pactThe North American trade pact that President Donald Trump negotiated and boasted about in his first term is up for renewal.
US, Canada and Mexico begin bumpy negotiations to renew North American trade pact
Read full article: US, Canada and Mexico begin bumpy negotiations to renew North American trade pactThe North American trade pact that President Donald Trump negotiated and boasted about in his first term is up for renewal.
The divided Supreme Court's birthright citizenship decision exposes sharp rifts among justices
Read full article: The divided Supreme Court's birthright citizenship decision exposes sharp rifts among justicesThe U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that children born in the U.S. are citizens under the Fourteenth Amendment, even if their parents are in the country unlawfully or temporarily.
Cuban official says talks with the US are at a standstill, announces UN debate on US oil embargo
Read full article: Cuban official says talks with the US are at a standstill, announces UN debate on US oil embargoCuba's foreign minister says talks between Cuba and the U.S. are at a standstill despite the island recently approving a series of free-market reforms.
Iran heads home after a heartbreaking World Cup knockout, but fans say players should be proud
Read full article: Iran heads home after a heartbreaking World Cup knockout, but fans say players should be proudThe Iranian national team has left North America, departing from its World Cup home in Mexico following a tournament marked by repeated disagreements with U.S. officials, flashes of athletic brilliance and, ultimately, disappointment over barely missing out on advancing beyond the group stage.
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits
Read full article: Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limitsThe Supreme Court has upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.
Job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May; U.S. labor market proves resilient
Read full article: Job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May; U.S. labor market proves resilientU.S. job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May as the American labor market remains resilient in the face of the economic shock from the Iran war.
More than 100 Venezuelans who were deported from the US hours before the earthquakes are missing
Read full article: More than 100 Venezuelans who were deported from the US hours before the earthquakes are missingSurvivors say more than 100 people just deported from the United States were being held in a hotel when earthquakes struck Venezuela, setting off a scramble to find survivors and bodies buried in the rubble.
Iran says this. The U.S. says that. A look at the trickiest issues in the unresolved conflict
Read full article: Iran says this. The U.S. says that. A look at the trickiest issues in the unresolved conflictThe 60-day clock is ticking on further talks between the United States and Iran on the interim deal they signed earlier this month, but it's not clear when their negotiators will meet again.
Americans' pride in US history and democracy drops, and fewer are proud to be American, polls find
Read full article: Americans' pride in US history and democracy drops, and fewer are proud to be American, polls findA new AP-NORC poll finds that Americans have grown less proud of the country’s history or the way its democracy works over the past several years.
US and Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talks
Read full article: US and Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talksThe United States and Iran have separately announced they are sending delegations to Qatar this week, though Tehran insists it has not agreed to meet with the U_S_ “at any level.”.
Thousands of immigrants got scammed by an attorney exploiting humanitarian visas, lawsuits say
Read full article: Thousands of immigrants got scammed by an attorney exploiting humanitarian visas, lawsuits sayAn attorney in Washington state promised “miracles” to tens of thousands of immigrants seeking legal status.
Swimming world record lasts just nine days as Gretchen Walsh breaks 50 freestyle mark in Rome
Read full article: Swimming world record lasts just nine days as Gretchen Walsh breaks 50 freestyle mark in RomeAmerican swimmer Gretchen Walsh has broken the world record in the women's 50 meter freestyle, just nine days after her training partner Kate Douglass had set a new mark in the sprint distance.
Grief and optimism clash in scramble to locate survivors 4 days after Venezuela earthquakes
Read full article: Grief and optimism clash in scramble to locate survivors 4 days after Venezuela earthquakesLocal and international rescue teams raced against the clock to pull survivors from the rubble in Venezuela four days after two powerful earthquakes shook the northern state of La Guaira.
Millions drop Obamacare health coverage after subsidies expire and costs rise
Read full article: Millions drop Obamacare health coverage after subsidies expire and costs riseNew federal figures show that about 3 million fewer people had Affordable Care Act health insurance plans in February compared with the same time last year.
Tracking the Tropics: Something brewing off the US coast in the Atlantic?
Read full article: Tracking the Tropics: Something brewing off the US coast in the Atlantic?Per the National Hurricane Center on Saturday, a low pressure area is expected to move offshore of the southeastern coast of the United States along the western end of a frontal system early next week.
Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement with US in 'first step' toward peace, Rubio says
Read full article: Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement with US in 'first step' toward peace, Rubio saysSecretary of State Marco Rubio has joined Israel and Lebanon’s ambassadors to the U.S. to announce a framework agreement that was described as a first step toward peace following months of conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.
Fear grips Haitian communities after Supreme Court ruling unwinds protection from deportation
Read full article: Fear grips Haitian communities after Supreme Court ruling unwinds protection from deportationFear is ricocheting through Haitian communities across the United States after the Supreme Court decided to allow the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disasters.
Utah declares a state of emergency and restricts fireworks as US largest wildfire grows
Read full article: Utah declares a state of emergency and restricts fireworks as US largest wildfire growsUtah is restricting fireworks as the largest wildfire in the nation grows, fueled by dry conditions and gusting winds.
Paris police seek to halt Diamond League meet as historic heat wave strains services
Read full article: Paris police seek to halt Diamond League meet as historic heat wave strains servicesThe Paris police prefect has requested the cancellation of the Diamond League track and field meeting due to a heat wave.
Touring Trump's Washington: How the president is putting his imprint on the nation's capital
Read full article: Touring Trump's Washington: How the president is putting his imprint on the nation's capitalAmerica is celebrating its 250th anniversary, and the nation's capital is undergoing significant changes under President Donald Trump.
Pulisic returns to the US lineup with highlights and lowlight in a World Cup loss to Turkey
Read full article: Pulisic returns to the US lineup with highlights and lowlight in a World Cup loss to TurkeyChristian Pulisic returned to the field for the United States just in time to warm up for the World Cup games that really matter starting next week.
With US, Canada and Mexico through, the World Cup knockout round hinges on who finishes third
Read full article: With US, Canada and Mexico through, the World Cup knockout round hinges on who finishes thirdAs group play winds down at the World Cup, the biggest intrigue might not be who finishes first in a four-team group.
Pochettino annoyed by perceived disappointment after US finishes group play with 3-2 loss to Turkey
Read full article: Pochettino annoyed by perceived disappointment after US finishes group play with 3-2 loss to TurkeyKaan Ayhan scored on the final kick of the match, and Turkey beat the United States 3-2 for its only win of the World Cup.
Venezuelans in the US rush to send aid to earthquake victims, but Caracas airport is closed
Read full article: Venezuelans in the US rush to send aid to earthquake victims, but Caracas airport is closedVenezuelan migrants living in the U.S. are rushing to send aid to family and friends stricken by devastating earthquakes in their home country.
Rubio hails US-Gulf Arab unity despite that region's persistent concerns about Iran agreement
Read full article: Rubio hails US-Gulf Arab unity despite that region's persistent concerns about Iran agreementU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says relations between the United States and its Gulf Arab partners are rock solid despite concerns expressed by some about being left out of discussions aimed at ending the war with Iran.
Scientists racing for new ways to treat pain without risk of pain addiction
Read full article: Scientists racing for new ways to treat pain without risk of pain addictionMore than 50 million adults in the United States are living with chronic pain and for millions relief still comes with risks. The opioid crisis continues to claim tens of thousands of lives each year.
Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive policy for asylum seekers
Read full article: Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive policy for asylum seekersThe Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.
UN agency pauses evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz after attack on vessel
Read full article: UN agency pauses evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz after attack on vesselA United Nations agency paused the evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz after the British military said a vessel was hit by a projectile off the coast of Oman.
Venezuela health minister says around 235 people dead and 4,300 injured in catastrophic earthquakes
Read full article: Venezuela health minister says around 235 people dead and 4,300 injured in catastrophic earthquakesVenezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed around 235 people and left at least 4,300 people injured.
US Congress welcomes Taiwan's parliamentary leader to Washington, affirms support for the island
Read full article: US Congress welcomes Taiwan's parliamentary leader to Washington, affirms support for the islandU.S. House members have pledged strong support for Taiwan and welcomed Han Kuo-yu, president of Taiwan's Legislative Yuan, to Washington.
World Cup what to know: US faces decisions for final group-stage game against winless Turkey
Read full article: World Cup what to know: US faces decisions for final group-stage game against winless TurkeyThe United States returns to the pitch for its final World Cup group-stage game with some decisions to make.
How Americans are feeling about the country's 250th anniversary, according to new polls
Read full article: How Americans are feeling about the country's 250th anniversary, according to new pollsA new AP-NORC poll finds that about 4 in 10 U_S_ adults feel “proud” about the country's 250th anniversary, while about 3 in 10 feel “excited.”.
NATO's Trump whisperer meets the president in an effort to appease him before next month's summit
Read full article: NATO's Trump whisperer meets the president in an effort to appease him before next month's summitNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is meeting with President Donald Trump, advocating for the military alliance that the U.S. leader has sharply criticized.
Trump administration touts Iran deal as a payday for US farmers, but Iran denies it
Read full article: Trump administration touts Iran deal as a payday for US farmers, but Iran denies itU.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance say their interim deal to end the war with Iran will deliver a financial windfall to American farmers.
Federal appeals court allows the Trump administration to resume expanded use of speedy deportations
Read full article: Federal appeals court allows the Trump administration to resume expanded use of speedy deportationsA federal appeals court has allowed the Trump administration to resume carrying out speedy deportations of undocumented migrants across the United States.
SPF myths: The 5 most common sunscreen mistakes & what those numbers really mean when it comes to protecting your skin
Read full article: SPF myths: The 5 most common sunscreen mistakes & what those numbers really mean when it comes to protecting your skinSkin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, affecting about 1 in 5 Americans by age 70. And it might surprise you that more than 5 million cases are diagnosed every year. Health experts say most cases are preventable, but only if you’re protecting your skin the right way.
Kenya's health minister orders suspension of construction on a US-backed Ebola facility
Read full article: Kenya's health minister orders suspension of construction on a US-backed Ebola facilityKenyan Health Minister Aden Duale has ordered the suspension of the construction of an Ebola quarantine center for Americans after he was held in contempt by a court that had halted the project.
The Latest: Senate approves war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict
Read full article: The Latest: Senate approves war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflictThe Senate for the first time has approved a war powers resolution seeking to block U.S. military action against Iran.
Trump is the frontman for his own party as rival groups vie to shape America’s 250th anniversary
Read full article: Trump is the frontman for his own party as rival groups vie to shape America’s 250th anniversaryThe Smithsonian's National Museum of American History highlights the complexities of the American story.
Christian Pulisic returns to training with US after missing last World Cup match with injury
Read full article: Christian Pulisic returns to training with US after missing last World Cup match with injuryChristian Pulisic has returned to training with his U.S. teammates after missing their most recent match of the World Cup with a calf injury.
The Latest: Vance says talks with Iran set ‘good foundation’ to reach permanent deal to end war
Read full article: The Latest: Vance says talks with Iran set ‘good foundation’ to reach permanent deal to end warVice President JD Vance says peace talks with Iran created a “good foundation for a successful final deal” to end the war that began at the end of February.
US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors, in the Caribbean
Read full article: US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors, in the CaribbeanThe U.S. military has conduced another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea, immediately killing two people and leaving six survivors amid an ongoing campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America.
The Latest: Iran says 'major progress' to end Lebanon war during talks
Read full article: The Latest: Iran says 'major progress' to end Lebanon war during talksHigh-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war ended with lower-level talks planned for the rest of the week.
‘U-S-A! U-S-A!’: Northeast Florida watch parties turns into celebration as USMNT beats Australia
Read full article: ‘U-S-A! U-S-A!’: Northeast Florida watch parties turns into celebration as USMNT beats AustraliaChants of “U-S-A” rolled through Pour Taproom in Downtown Jacksonville as fans watched the U.S. Men’s National Team beat Australia 2-0 in the World Cup, a result that clinched a spot in the knockout round with one group-stage match still to play.
Migrants deported by US to Sierra Leone risk return to countries where they fear persecution
Read full article: Migrants deported by US to Sierra Leone risk return to countries where they fear persecutionAsylum seekers deported by the U.S. to Sierra Leone are being told they'll be sent back to their home countries despite legal protections by U.S. courts.
Christian Pulisic to miss US World Cup match against Australia because of calf injury
Read full article: Christian Pulisic to miss US World Cup match against Australia because of calf injuryU.S. star Christian Pulisic will miss the World Cup match against Australia because of a calf injury and was replaced in the starting lineup by Ricardo Pepi.
Meloni slams Trump's claim she 'begged' for a photo with him as Italy's top diplomat cancels US trip
Read full article: Meloni slams Trump's claim she 'begged' for a photo with him as Italy's top diplomat cancels US tripItaly's government has closed ranks to slam U.S. President Donald Trump over his claim that Premier Giorgia Meloni had “begged” for a photo with him during the recent G7 summit.
Want to watch the US men’s team play on Friday? Here’s a list of places around Jacksonville showing the World Cup
Read full article: Want to watch the US men’s team play on Friday? Here’s a list of places around Jacksonville showing the World CupIf you’re looking for a place to watch Friday’s 3 p.m. match between the U.S. and Australia in Seattle, we’ve compiled a list of spots around the Jacksonville area that are showing the World Cup.
Trump approval on Iran low even as tentative deal to end fighting emerged, new AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Trump approval on Iran low even as tentative deal to end fighting emerged, new AP-NORC poll findsA new AP-NORC poll finds that Trump’s approval on Iran remained low, at 34%, even as a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart negotiations materialized.
Senators seek to block Hegseth travel funds until Pentagon releases report on Iran school strike
Read full article: Senators seek to block Hegseth travel funds until Pentagon releases report on Iran school strikeSenators are seeking to block Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s travel funds until the Pentagon submits its investigation into a strike on an elementary school in Iran that killed more than 165 people.
Some GOP senators and Trump allies have harsh reviews of his agreement to end Iran war
Read full article: Some GOP senators and Trump allies have harsh reviews of his agreement to end Iran warRepublican leaders on Capitol Hill are voicing strong reservations —- and some outright condemnation — of the Trump administration’s agreement to end the fighting in Iran.
