Oystercatchers, known for sharp bills and beady eyes, are making a comeback thanks to conservation
How hot does it get in the desert? A climate scientist explains its blazing heat
South Carolina is allowing teachers to give zeros again, but the problem with grading goes deeper
The rise of Yemeni coffeehouses in Dearborn and beyond
The Latest: US military identifies 2 soldiers killed in Jordan by Iran
Red Sox push winning streak to 13 before hosting the Orioles, who have won 7 straight
Colorado was the first state to cap a drug’s price – then a federal court stepped in
MidEast|Political|US|World
Iran’s hardliners warn of a ‘coup’ as US truce comes under pressure
Iran’s hardliners warn of a ‘coup’ as US truce comes under pressure
July 18, 2026Political
Business|Finance|Political|US|World
Inside the fight over Israel tearing Democrats on the Hill apart
Inside the fight over Israel tearing Democrats on the Hill apart
July 18, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Trump shifts his tone on Jimmy Carter while grappling with Iran, inflation and his own legacy
Donald Trump has shifted his tone on former President Jimmy Carter, whom he once sharply criticized
July 18, 2026
Health|Political|Science
Doctors question evidence behind Pentagon plan for testosterone screening
U.S.
July 18, 2026
Crime|Education|Health|Political|World
Indian police forcibly hospitalize a prominent Cockroach Party activist on hunger strike
Authorities have forcibly transferred activist Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital in New Delhi after his health deteriorated during a 20-day hunger strike
July 18, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
The US and Iran have blown past red lines as they lurch back toward all-out war
The United States and Iran are crossing each other's red lines, one after the other
July 18, 2026
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World
Germany upgrades security stance to 'high threat level', interior minister tells paper
Germany is upgrading its security stance to a "high threat level" from a previous "abstract threat level" based on increasing reports and intelligence, the country's
July 18, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Food|Interview|Lifestyle|Political
Britain hopes this man will save its economy. We went to Manchester to find out why
Britain hopes this man will save its economy. We went to Manchester to find out why
July 18, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|World
Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, says he will add cost to tariffs
President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Canada for wildfire smoke spreading across the United States and said he would add the "incalculable
July 17, 2026
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World
US and Iran escalate strikes across Mideast
The United States and Iran have exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensifies
July 17, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|US|World
Trump administration discloses subpoenas to law firms in fight with US lawyer group
The U.S.
July 18, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Family believes substance in Houston ICE shooting van is salt, attorney says, countering FBI suspicion of drugs
Family believes substance in Houston ICE shooting van is salt, attorney says, countering FBI suspicion of drugs
July 16, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Off-duty employee arrested in shooting near ICE detention center in Colorado that injured a woman
An off-duty employee at an immigration detention center in Colorado has been arrested for allegedly firing a gun as a protest was wrapping up outside
July 18, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World
A Texas prosecutor reveals new details in an ICE killing of a Houston father
A federal prosecutor in Texas has shared new details about the shooting of Mexican national Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE officer in early July
July 18, 2026
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US
David Crowley restarts Wisconsin governor bid after Sara Rodriguez quits race over finance problems
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley plans to reenter the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|US
US cancels automatic protections for imperiled animals as critics warn of extinctions
The U.S. Interior Department has canceled a rule meant to protect plants and animals that are determined to be threatened with extinction
July 18, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World
Top US prosecutor will not dispute DOJ decision to drop Indian tycoon Gautam Adani's criminal case
The top federal prosecutor in Brooklyn said he had no basis to dispute the U.S.
July 18, 2026
Economy|Political|World
US and Iran target infrastructure as strait shipping comes under further attack
The United States on Friday launched a seventh straight night of attacks on Iran, which in turn struck
July 17, 2026
Crime|Political|US
Federal appeals court rules that New Jersey's assault weapons ban is unconstitutional
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that New Jersey’s bans on assault firearms and magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds are unconstitutional
July 18, 2026
Election|Political|Technology|World
Trump claims new intel reveals vulnerabilities in US elections
President Donald Trump in a primetime speech on Thursday alleged vulnerabilities exist in American election systems, though declassified documents his administration released largely discuss vulnerabilities that have been known for years and that election officials around the country have tried to address.
July 17, 2026
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Trump alleged China took US election data. Its leader is still planning for a lavish state visit to the US
Trump alleged China took US election data. Its leader is still planning for a lavish state visit to the US
July 18, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World
Appeals court says 28-year sentence is too lenient for Libyan militant convicted in Benghazi attack
A federal appeals court has concluded that a 28-year prison sentence is too lenient for a Libyan militant who was convicted of terrorism-related charges in the 2012 attacks on U.S. compounds in Benghazi, Libya, that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans
July 18, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Ukraine's Zelenskiy aims to improve ties with Poland after row over military honour
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday took steps to repair a rift with key ally Poland over his decision in May to name a Ukrainian army unit in honour of World War Two fighters
July 18, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
US lifts some Hong Kong sanctions imposed by Trump, autonomy status unchanged
The United States on Friday partially removed Hong Kong-related sanctions and trade restrictions imposed by President Donald Trump in 2020 over China's security
July 17, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Ukrainians protest for second day, call to replace army chief
Protesters in Kyiv called for the dismissal of Ukraine's commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's removal of a popular
July 17, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World
Trump Media pitched $100,000 monthly fee for fastest feed of US president's posts, sources say
Donald Trump's social media company has discussed
July 17, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
US judge says Trump administration cannot revoke grants that conflict with its priorities
A federal judge on Friday ruled that U.S.
July 18, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|US|World
Trump says these documents prove his false claims of election fraud. Here's what they really say
President Donald Trump has released a trove documents that he claims prove voter fraud and foreign interference in the 2020 election
July 18, 2026
Election|Political|US|World
CNN examines Trump's new election vulnerability claims
During his primetime speech, President Trump revisited longstanding claims about election security. CNN's John King said the address did not show how alleged foreign activity changed election results.
July 17, 2026
Arts|Crime|Election|Political|Sports
Trump DHS using unverified figures to attack election officials on non-citizen voting
Trump DHS using unverified figures to attack election officials on non-citizen voting
July 18, 2026
Election|Political|US|World
Trump urges Darline Graham to run in South Carolina special election
Trump urges Darline Graham to run in South Carolina special election
July 18, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham
President Donald Trump says Darline Graham, the sister of the late Lindsey Graham, has his support to run for a full term to replace her brother in the U.S. Senate
July 17, 2026
Europe|Political|Travel|World
Venice protests greet U.S. Ambassador Fertitta's arrival on superyacht
A few hundred people in Venice protested on Friday against U.S.
July 17, 2026
Election|Political|US|World
DHS threatens states with fines, charges over election measures
U.S.
July 17, 2026
Election|Political|US|World
Trump says he has asked Lindsey Graham's sister to run for US Senate
President Donald Trump said on Friday he had asked Darline Graham, the sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, to run for the U.S.
July 18, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
US oil firms sign deals with Iraq to develop alternative shipping routes
U.S. companies have signed roughly $60 billion in agreements and partnerships with the Iraqi government, including deals intended to create alternative routes for shipping oil out of the Persian Gulf
July 18, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
US lets Hong Kong emergency declaration lapse, lifting some sanctions as Trump order stays
The United States has not renewed the national emergency declaration over Hong Kong, lifting some sanctions but keeping an executive order that revoked Hong Kong's special trading status
July 17, 2026
Africa|Americas|Political|Travel|World
Jamaica says 2 citizens deported by US to Eswatini rejected repatriation offers
Jamaica’s government says two of its three citizens recently deported by the United States to the African kingdom of Eswatini have formally declined offers to be repatriated to the Caribbean nation
July 18, 2026
Crime|Political|World
An Israeli strike on a funeral in Gaza kills 7 people and wounds 22, a local hospital says
An Israeli strike on a funeral in the Gaza Strip has killed at least seven people and wounded another 22
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Oil settles up on renewed US-Iran hostilities and threat of Red Sea closure
Oil prices climbed more than 4% to their highest in more than a month on Friday after the U.S. and Iran stepped up attacks across the Gulf, with shipping
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Top US tax lawyer forced out after White House clash over tax audits
The U.S. tax agency’s top attorney was forced from his role in recent days after refusing White House demands to participate in tax audits, according to
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World
FAA chief vows fast time-table to reform US air traffic control systems
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration says the agency needs another $10 billion from Congress to reform the antiquated U.S. air traffic
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Brazil finance chief pledges reciprocity, not retaliation, after new U.S. tariffs
Brazil Finance Minister Dario Durigan said on Friday there were no grounds for discussing retaliation against Washington's latest tariffs, promising instead to carefully
July 17, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Northern Ireland's Donaldson seeks to appeal convictions for child sex offences
Former Northern Ireland politician Jeffrey Donaldson on Friday sought to appeal against his convictions for historic child sex offences, his lawyer said.
July 17, 2026
Crime|Health|Political|World
ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior, family and records say
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot a Colombian man in Maine this week is an Army veteran who has struggled with serious mental health issues since early childhood, according to close relatives who spoke to The Associated Press
July 17, 2026
Election|Political|US
Maine Democrats running to replace Platner as Senate nominee scramble to woo his voters
Democrats hoping to replace Graham Platner on the Maine ballot for U.S. Senate are scrambling to woo his supporters
July 17, 2026
Political|World
How much shooting does it take to end a ‘ceasefire’?
How much shooting does it take to end a ‘ceasefire’?
July 17, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|World
Andy Burnham, 'King of the North', to become Britain's prime minister
After enduring one of the worst moments of his career when he lost his second bid for the Labour leadership in 2015, Andy Burnham
July 17, 2026
Election|Political|US|World
Maine Democratic Senate candidates brand Collins a Trump enabler in debate
Four top candidates vying to replace Graham Platner as the Democratic U.S.
July 17, 2026
Africa|Crime|Political|World
UN sanctions armed groups' leaders in eastern Congo
The United Nations Security Council has imposed sanctions on leaders of armed groups operating in eastern Congo including Rwandan-backed AFC/M23 rebels and the Democratic
July 17, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Political
'This is an embarrassment': MKE County chief judge sounds off on 90-degree courtrooms
'This is an embarrassment': MKE County chief judge sounds off on 90-degree courtrooms
July 17, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
A Putin critic is convicted on charges that will keep him from campaigning for Russia's parliament
Boris Nadezhdin, who criticized Moscow’s military action in Ukraine and unsuccessfully tried to run against President Vladimir Putin in the 2024 election, was convicted of displaying “extremist symbols” — an action that will keep him out of this year’s parliamentary race
July 17, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Political
California AG Rob Bonta says a CNN spin-off wouldn’t resolve Paramount–WBD lawsuit
California AG Rob Bonta says a CNN spin-off wouldn’t resolve Paramount–WBD lawsuit
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Consumer sentiment surges due to lower gas prices
Consumer sentiment surges due to lower gas prices
July 17, 2026
Political
What is Andy Burnham's policy approach for Britain?
Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham becomes Britain's prime minister on Monday after being elected leader of the governing Labour Party last week.
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
EU plans measures to help EU banks build scale and compete with US rivals
The European Commission aims to limit political interference in European Union banking mergers and remove obstacles to cross-
July 17, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
What is Pakistan military's strength and capability?
Pakistan has been negotiating an expanded defence pact with Kuwait in exchange for energy cooperation and investment, according to five sources with knowledge of the
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Pakistan and Kuwait discuss expanded defence pact, sources say
Pakistan has been negotiating an expanded defence pact with Kuwait in exchange for energy
July 17, 2026
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World
The Trump administration’s global campaign against ‘radical left terrorism’ is built on a national security memo without congressional approval
Almost a year after President Trump authorized preemptive law enforcement measures based on political or ideological beliefs, a wave of terrorism prosecutions against left-wing protesters has begun.
July 17, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russian courts target two outspoken critics of war in Ukraine
Russian authorities have detained a blogger who criticised President Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine and fined an anti-war politician, as Moscow sends a
July 17, 2026
Europe|Political|Sports|World
Soccer-Spain's Sanchez to attend World Cup final alongside Trump amid tensions
Spain's Pedro Sanchez and U.S.
July 17, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|US|World
Rubio expected to discuss Trump-Xi summit in Asia meetings
U.S.
July 17, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Andy Burnham bets political future on remaking Britain's centralised state
Andy Burnham, Britain's next prime minister, is staking his premiership on a goal that has eluded most British
July 17, 2026
Election|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World
Netanyahu buys political loyalty with controversial legislation ahead of election
Netanyahu buys political loyalty with controversial legislation ahead of election
July 17, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Key moments from Trump’s speech claiming declassified documents show US election vulnerabilities
Key moments from Trump’s speech claiming declassified documents show US election vulnerabilities
July 17, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine fights under an interim defense chief after Zelenskyy's contested government shake-up
Ukraine is navigating a leadership shake-up amid its ongoing war with Russia
July 17, 2026
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|World
Japan enshrines male-only succession for the shrinking imperial family
Japan’s parliament has enacted a historic revision to the 19th-century Imperial House Law by insisting only paternal-lineage males can become emperor
July 17, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
US says it is 'deeply concerned' by PNG closure of Taiwan office
The United States is "deeply concerned" by reports that Papua New Guinea has ordered the closure of Taiwan's representative office in the country, the State Department said
July 17, 2026
Political|World
Iran strikes eastern Syria, in first such attack during current war
Iran struck eastern Syria on Friday, Iranian state media and a Syrian military source said, in the first known attack by Tehran on Syrian territory since a regional war
July 17, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Polish president vetoes bills that would have improved rights of same-sex couples
Poland's president vetoed two bills on Friday that would have introduced "cohabitation contracts" for couples living together, dealing a blow to same-sex couples in one of
July 17, 2026
Arts|Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Political|World
China warns of reciprocal countermeasures after US shortens foreign journalist visas
The Trump administration is drastically shortening visas for foreign journalists in the U.S. The new rule announced by the Department of Homeland Security limits visas to 240 days, down from up to five years
July 17, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Japan PM vows to pursue steps to encourage domestic investment by GPIF
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Friday the government will pursue steps that encourage investment in domestic financial assets by households
July 17, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World
China calls US visa regulations 'discriminatory', threatens countermeasures
China on Friday urged the United States to withdraw its new "discriminatory" visa regulations and said it reserves the right to take reciprocal countermeasures.
July 17, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
China's Xi calls for more global efforts to guide AI, chides US for its curbs on tech sharing
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for more global cooperation in the development and governance of artificial intelligence, while promising support for other countries
July 17, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|US|World
DOJ says man charged over Philadelphia mosque fire
The U.S. Department of Justice said on Thursday a man was charged with arson in relation to a fire last week at a mosque in Philadelphia.
July 17, 2026
Election|Finance|MidEast|Political|World
Israel's parliament dissolves ahead of Oct. 27 elections
Israel's parliament has dissolved after passing a series of controversial bills in marathon sessions in its last few days
July 17, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
Xi pitches China as leader of new global AI order, challenging US dominance
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday cast Beijing as the champion of a new global AI order, using China's
July 17, 2026
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World
Taiwan must heed calls to share responsibility for 'collective defence', president says
Taiwan must heed international calls to share the responsibility for "collective defence", President Lai Ching-te said on Friday, appealing for
July 17, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
A former prime minister who led Israel out of Lebanon fears mistakes are being repeated
Israel has again occupied much of southern Lebanon, 26 years after ending its 18-year occupation
July 17, 2026
Crime|Political|US
Lawmakers demand answers after 'bombshell' report about ICE officer shooting in Maine
Democratic members of Congress are demanding answers about Homeland Security’s vetting and training of immigration enforcement officers
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World
US military says it completed latest strikes on Iran, marking 6th consecutive night of attacks
The U.S. military said late on Thursday it completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran that were carried out at President Donald Trump's direction
July 17, 2026
Asia|Political|World
North Korea calls Seoul a 'puppet' for its role in US maritime exercise
North Korean state media on Friday called South Korea a "puppet" following its participation in a maritime exercise led by the U.S., saying Seoul and
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Political|US|World
Trump threatens to revoke licenses of US networks for not carrying primetime speech
Two of the three major U.S. television networks and CNN did not broadcast a prime-time address on Thursday by President Donald Trump on their primary
July 16, 2026
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US|World
Trump's fiery China allegations may threaten superpower truce
Donald Trump's renewed accusations that China
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Andy Burnham, a mayor from England's north, is poised to become Britain's next prime minister
Andy Burnham is about to become Britain’s 59th prime minister, following the sudden downfall of Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer
July 17, 2026
Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|US|Videos|World
To air or not to air? Nation's TV networks struggle to find the right balance for Trump speech
To air or not to air
July 17, 2026
Arts|Crime|Education|Political|World
Hong Kong official says booksellers should ensure titles won't harm national security after arrests
Hong Kong’s top security official has urged booksellers to ensure their titles do not harm national security
July 16, 2026
Crime|Election|Political
Why American elections are so complicated — and secure
President Donald Trump said in a speech to the nation that he's using federal power to secure elections from being “stolen.”
July 17, 2026
Asia|Australia|Crime|Health|Political|World
Australia summons Laos ambassador, calls for serious charges in backpacker methanol deaths
Australia summoned Laos' ambassador to Canberra on Friday, saying it was "deeply frustrated and bitterly disappointed" that Laos was not pursuing the most serious charges
July 17, 2026
Arts|Business|Political|US|World
US appeals court keeps in place Pentagon's escort policy for journalists
A federal appeals court sided with President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday in a case brought by The New York Times over the Pentagon's
July 17, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
US hits more bridges in Iran in an expansion of its airstrike campaign
The United States is expanding its airstrike campaign against Iran by increasingly hitting bridges
July 16, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|US|World
Trump accuses China of 2020 election interference, contradicting U.S. intel
U.S.
July 16, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|US|World
The Latest: Trump delivers primetime address to the nation
President Donald Trump addressed the nation on topics that included elections and voting machines, revisiting long-debunked conspiracy theories about his 2020 defeat to Democrat Joe Biden
July 16, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Outrage after ICE agents tackle man at Las Vegas airport
Video footage of ICE agents tackling a man at Las Vegas Airport has sparked public outrage and criticism from officials
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Health|Political|US
Maine Democrats’ first debate laid bare their difficulty in replacing Graham Platner
Maine Democrats’ first debate laid bare their difficulty in replacing Graham Platner
July 17, 2026
Asia|Political|Technology|World
Philippines protests Chinese state media's 'racist' video depicting Filipinos as monkeys
The Philippines condemned as racist a video posted by the state-run China Daily depicting Filipinos as monkeys, saying on Friday it had lodged a diplomatic protest with
July 17, 2026
Election|Political|US|World
Trump's championing of debunked vote conspiracies casts shadow over midterms
If President Donald Trump repeats claims in a national address on Thursday that the 2020 election was stolen from him, as many experts
July 17, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|US|World
Family to hold a vigil for man fatally shot by immigration officer in Houston
The family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a man fatally shot by a federal immigration agent in Houston, is holding a public vigil for him
July 17, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hosts senior Chinese official Wang Huning
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held talks with China's fourth-highest-ranked official, Wang Huning, the state-run Korean Central News Agency reported on Friday, the latest
July 17, 2026