Security in Congo's mineral-rich east is deteriorating with rebel group expanding territory, UN says
The special U_N_ envoy for Congo says security in the African nationโs mineral-rich east has deteriorated since recent elections, with a rebel group allegedly linked to neighboring Rwanda making โsignificant advances and expanding its territory.โ.
Who was Francis Scott Key, whose namesake bridge fell? His poem became 'The Star-Spangled Banner'
A major bridge that collapsed in Baltimore after getting hit by a ship is named for Francis Scott Key, who turned a wartime experience into the poem that became the national anthem of the United States.
The Latest | Israel cancels Washington visit in protest after US lets Gaza cease-fire pass at UN
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has canceled a planned visit to Washington by a high-level delegation to protest Mondayโs U.N. Security Council decision calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza.
US beats Mexico 2-0 on goals by Adams and Reyna, wins 3rd straight CONCACAF Nations League
Tyler Adams scored from about 35 yards in his first start in more than a year for club or country, Gio Reyna added a second-half goal and the United States beat Mexico 2-0 for its third straight CONCACAF Nations League title.
Washington approves $228 million in US military aid to the three Baltic states, Estonia says
Estonia's defense officials say the U.S. Congress has passed a bill that involves a total of $228 million in military and defense aid to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania this year under the Baltic Security Initiative.
Chinese coast guard hits Philippine boat with water cannons in disputed sea, causing injuries
Two Chinese coast guard ships have hit a Philippine supply boat with water cannons in the latest confrontation near a disputed South China Sea shoal, causing injuries to the Filipino navy crew members and heavy damage to the wooden vessel, Philippine officials said.
The UN Security Council is set to vote on a resolution demanding a Ramadan cease-fire
The U.N. Security Council is set to vote on a resolution demanding a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, but the United States warned the measure could hurt negotiations to halt Israeli-Hamas hostilities.
Russia and China veto US resolution calling for immediate cease-fire in Gaza
Russia and China have vetoed a U.S.-sponsored U.N. resolution calling for โan immediate and sustained cease-fireโ in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza to protect civilians and enable humanitarian aid to be delivered to more than 2 million hungry Palestinians.
US calls for vote Friday on UN resolution declaring that immediate Gaza cease-fire is `imperative'
The United States is calling for a vote Friday on a newly revised and tougher U.N. resolution declaring that โan immediate and sustained cease-fireโ in the Israel-Hamas war is โimperativeโ to protect civilians and enable humanitarian aid to be delivered to more than 2 million hungry Palestinians.
The Latest | Blinken says he'll talk with Israelis about alternatives to Rafah ground assault
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he will share alternatives to Israelโs planned ground assault into the southern Gaza town of Rafah when he meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his War Cabinet this week.
Nearly 8 in 10 AAPI adults in the US think abortion should be legal, an AP-NORC poll finds
A new poll shows that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the United States are highly supportive of legal abortion, even in situations where the pregnant person wants an abortion for any reason.
USA Basketball learns its groupings for the Paris Olympics. Tough draws await the men and women
USA Basketballโs menโs team will see Serbia and South Sudan in two of its three group-stage games at the Paris Olympics, while the U.S. women will open their schedule in a gold-medal-game rematch against Japan in France.
Olympic law rewrite calls for public funding for SafeSport and federal grassroots sports office
A proposed rewrite of the law governing the Olympics in the United States calls on public funding for the embattled U.S. Center for SafeSport while also forming a new government office to oversee grassroots sports that have long been attached to the Olympics themselves.
US officials say pact with strategically key Pacific island nations underscores American commitment
U.S. officials say newly-approved legislation providing billions of dollars in funding for three strategically important Pacific island nations is an important sign of American commitment, which comes amid warnings China is actively trying to pry them away from Washingtonโs sphere of influence.
Schumer's rebuke of Netanyahu exemplifies US leaders skirting an unwritten rule on allies' elections
Republicans and Israeli officials were quick to express outrage after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer lashed out at Prime Benjamin Netanyahuโs handling of the war in Gaza and called for Israel to hold new elections.
Vice President Harris, rapper Fat Joe team up for discussion on easing marijuana penalties
Vice President Kamala Harris says it's โabsurdโ that the federal government classifies marijuana as more dangerous than fentanyl, the synthetic opioid blamed for tens of thousands of deaths in the United States.
US, G-7 allies warn Iran to back off deal to provide Russia ballistic missiles or face new sanctions
The United States and allies are warning Iran that major Western economies will pile new sanctions on Tehran if it moves forward with an emerging plan to provide ballistic missiles to Russia for its war with Ukraine.
Proposed US resolution would back global efforts for an immediate and sustained cease-fire in Gaza
The United States has circulated the final draft of a United Nations Security Council resolution that would support international efforts to establish โan immediate and sustained cease-fireโ in the Israel-Hamas war.
The Latest | Egypt appeals for more aid deliveries by land to Gaza as Israel warns of Rafah push
Egyptโs top diplomat has appealed for an urgent increase in aid going into Gaza by land, even as a ship loaded with some 200 tons of food was on its way to the enclave, where hundreds of thousands have been driven to the brink of starvation.
Israel says it plans to direct Palestinians out of Rafah ahead of anticipated offensive
The Israeli military says it plans to direct many of the 1.4 million displaced Palestinians living in the Gaza Stripโs southernmost town of Rafah toward โhumanitarian islandsโ in the center of the territory ahead of its planned offensive there.
US spearheads first UN resolution on artificial intelligence โ aimed at ensuring equal access
The United States is spearheading the first United Nations resolution on artificial intelligence, aimed at ensuring the new technology is โsafe, secure and trustworthyโ and that all countries, especially those in the developing world, have equal access.
Philippines says US will address concerns over garment exports held up on suspicion of forced labor
Philippine trade officials say they have received assurances that the United States will address their concerns after American authorities held up shipments of garments on suspicion that cotton was produced by forced labor in Chinaโs Xinjiang region.
Man arrested in Flagler County after deputies found multiple fake IDs, passport, social security card and more
Homeland security concerns are raised after a 41-year-old man who had been deported multiple times was arrested in Flagler County after deputies found multiple fake IDs, a passport, a social security card, and more.
US inflation up again in February in latest sign that price pressures remain elevated
Consumer prices in the United States picked up last month, a sign that inflation remains a persistent challenge for the Federal Reserve and for President Joe Bidenโs re-election campaign, both of which are counting on a steady easing of price pressures this year.
Bob Hayes Invitational Track meet celebrates 60 years
For over sixty years, the Bob Hayes Invitational Track Meet has stood as a central gathering for aspiring track and field athletes from the southeastern United States. For those unfamiliar with history, Bob Hayes, the renowned sprinter from Florida A&M, earned the nickname "Bullet Bob" for his unparalleled supremacy in sprinting events spanning from 60 to 100 yards.
US is constantly assessing expansion of export controls on chips that could boost China's military
The U.S. commerce secretary says Washington is constantly assessing the need to expand export controls to stop China from acquiring advanced computer chips and manufacturing equipment that can be used to boost its military.