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Breaking news from the U.S. and around the world, reported as it happens.
WatchA 'particularly dangerous situation' tornado warning was issued for the Palmer, Nebraska area Sunday afternoon as forecasters warned the multi-day severe weather siege is just beginning across the central United States.
Spanish investigators believe the Ursa Major may have been struck by a Barracuda supercavitating torpedo — a weapon possessed by only a handful of elite militaries, including the United States — in what could be a rare Western intervention to halt nuclear technology transfers to Pyongyang.
WatchPresident says 'there won't be anything left' of Iran if Tehran doesn't move on a deal, hours after a drone strike sparked a fire at the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant.
Drones flew more than 500 km to hit the capital's oil refinery, with wreckage falling at Sheremetyevo airport and in the residential suburbs of Khimki and Mytishchi.
WatchPresident Trump announced that joint American and Nigerian forces eliminated the global Islamic State's chief operating officer in a complex air-and-land assault on a compound near Metele, a blow U.S. Africa Command called the most significant in West Africa in a decade.
A loitering munition slipped past UAE air defenses and ignited a generator outside the four-reactor Barakah complex Sunday, prompting an IAEA condemnation, an oil-market jolt and pointed warnings from Washington as Iran denied involvement and a fragile ceasefire wobbled.
The World Health Organization issues emergency declaration after confirming Ebola cases in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda with no approved vaccine available.
President's recent comments about economic burden of Iran conflict spark criticism that he doesn't grasp financial strain on ordinary Americans.
The two-term Republican senator who voted to convict Trump in 2021 failed to make the runoff, demonstrating the president's continued grip on the GOP.
War with Iran has sent gas and consumer goods prices skyrocketing just months before critical midterm elections that could hinge on economic conditions.
The lack of concrete agreements with Beijing highlights the risks of President Trump's personality-driven foreign policy approach.
Votes for House candidates won't count after state officials moved the election to November to allow time for redistricting.
Nearly 10 years after Congress instituted new measures to address workplace harassment, lawmakers and staff report the behavior remains widespread across both parties.
Russian leader will meet with Xi Jinping on Tuesday as Moscow seeks to capitalize on strained U.S.-China relations following Trump's unsuccessful Beijing visit.
The president's comments about using potential Taiwan weapons deals as leverage have raised serious questions about America's commitment to the island's defense.
The outbreak aboard the MV Hondius has raised fears of a pandemic-like spread, evoking memories of Covid-19's devastating impact.
Justice Department files charges against Kataib Hezbollah leader in connection with alleged domestic terrorism plot targeting American cities.
Former Cuban president could face charges over 1996 killings as White House intensifies pressure through energy embargo and surveillance flights.
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi accused of leading European attacks and planning retaliation campaign by Iran.
The conversation may have tested decades-old American assurance to Taiwan not to consult Beijing on weapons transfers.
American surveillance aircraft increase operations over the Caribbean island amid rising tensions in the region.
Kevin Warsh takes over as Federal Reserve chairman as Trump administration pushes for institutional overhaul of the central bank.
Government lawyer warns no 'responsible state' should use presidential order's voter eligibility data to update rolls.
Justices reject appeals court ruling that would have restricted mifepristone distribution while litigation continues.
The Department of Homeland Security has created a specialized unit dedicated to reviewing thousands of permanent residents for potential deportation, marking an unprecedented expansion of immigration enforcement.
After months of avoiding direct confrontation, the Trump administration has escalated tensions with Beijing through coordinated actions targeting Iran partnerships, artificial intelligence restrictions, and espionage activities.
Erratic behavior and high turnover rates raise serious questions about the Kennedy heir's political readiness and campaign viability.
Street interviews in four major Chinese cities reveal growing blame toward U.S. tensions for economic slowdown and rising fuel costs.
The Tesla CEO flew to Beijing despite a judge's instruction to remain available for recall in his ongoing lawsuit against OpenAI.
Chinese President Xi Jinping appears to be buying time as Trump arrives weakened by the Iran war, marking a dramatic shift in U.S.-China diplomatic dynamics.