A Kentucky man who joined the Army straight out of high school is the seventh U.S. service member to die in combat during the Iran war.

Jury selection has begun in the trial of four men charged in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.

Oil prices continued to soar on Monday as the Iran war intensified, threatening production and shipping across the Middle East and straining energy supplies worldwide.

A 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.

Legal experts say a U.S. submarine’s deadly attack on an Iranian warship does not appear to have violated international or American military law.

Officials 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.

Sri 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.

Iran is launching more missiles at Israel as attacks in the Middle East commence for a sixth day.

An operations center targeted by an Iranian drone strike that killed six American soldiers was located in a civilian port in Kuwait, more than 10 miles away from the main Army base.

The runner who was leading the women’s race of the U.S. half marathon championships until she was mistakenly led off the course by a guide vehicle is calling for USA Track & Field to make right an outcome that cost her a spot in the world road running championships this fall.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has spoken to widening concerns the U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran could spiral into a protracted regional conflict by declaring: “This is not Iraq.

Three American service members have been killed and five others seriously wounded during the U.S. military’s attacks on Iran.

The U.S. and Israel are pounding targets across Iran, dropping massive bombs on its ballistic missile sites and wiping out warships.

A federal judge has extended his order protecting refugees in Minnesota who are lawfully in the U.S. from being arrested and deported.

President Donald Trump says the United States is talking with Cuba and raised the possibility of a “friendly takeover” of the island without explaining what that means.

Three deaths have been reported recently at the hastily constructed camp. One was ruled a homicide involving staff. Claims of medical neglect and unsanitary conditions are rife.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has announced that the Scandinavian country will hold a parliamentary election on March 24.

Russia launched a barrage of 420 drones and 39 missiles at Ukraine overnight, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Hilary Knight says the U.S. women’s hockey team is moving past what she called a “distasteful” joke by President Donald Trump.

The State Department has expressed its displeasure over Ukraine's recent attacks on the Russian port of Novorossiysk that have impacted U.S. oil interests in Kazakhstan.

The federal Transportation Department says more than 550 commercial driving schools in the U.S. that train truckers and bus drivers must close after investigators found they employed unqualified instructors, failed to adequately test students and had other safety issues.

The latest U.S.-brokered talks between envoys from Moscow and Kyiv over Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine have ended with no sign of a breakthrough.

On Tuesday, Harris County Pct. 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones issued a statement mourning the death of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, calling him a transformative figure in American history.

Lawmakers and the White House offered no signs of compromise over the holiday weekend in their battle over oversight of federal immigration officers that has led to a pause in funding for the Department of Homeland Security.

American skater Kristen Santos-Griswold advanced to the quarterfinals in her second distance in Milan, finishing 2nd in her qualifying heat.

Iranian state media reports that Iran’s top diplomat is traveling to Geneva where the second round of nuclear negotiations with the U.S. will take place.

The U.S. military says it's boarded another sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean.

The Trump administration announced this week that its immigration crackdown in Minnesota is ending.

The U.S. women’s curling team was surprised to learn that their defeat of Canada marked an Olympic first.

The House has voted to slap back President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada.

The build-out of electric vehicle charging in the U.S. has not stopped since President Donald Trump returned to office.

Lindsey Vonn says she had a “successful” third surgery on her broken left leg following her downhill crash at the Olympics.

A grand jury in Washington has refused to indict Democratic lawmakers in connection with a video in which they urged U.S. military members to resist “illegal orders,” according to a person familiar with the matter.

Parents who owe a significant amount of child support soon could lose their ability to travel internationally as the Trump administration expands and steps up enforcement of a 30-year-old law that allows the federal government to revoke American passports until payments are made.

The operator of roughly 180 Eddie Bauer stores across the U.S. and Canada has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, blaming declining sales and a litany of other industry headwinds.

Amber Glenn won Olympic gold in the team event but now faces backlash over her political and LGBTQ+ comments, in addition to a copyright debate about her choice of music.

The makers of mobile apps designed to help shoppers identify and boycott U.S. goods say they saw a surge of interest in Denmark and beyond after the recent flare-up in tensions over Greenland.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday about the U.S. talks with Iran.

India and the United States have released a framework for an interim trade agreement to lower tariffs on Indian goods.

In Venezuela, political critics are emerging from hiding following the U.S. ouster of President Nicolás Maduro.

U.S. job openings fell to the lowest level in more than five years, another sign that the American labor market remains sluggish.

Sen_ Elissa Slotkin of Michigan says she won't sit for an interview with the Justice Department regarding a probe into a video she organized urging U_S_ military members to resist “illegal orders.”.

The U.S. and Russia have agreed to reestablish high-level, military-to-military dialogue for the first time in more than four years.

President Donald Trump conducted a one-on-one interview with NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas in the Oval Office, discussing topics such as federal immigration enforcement, U.S.-Iran tensions, the American economy, artificial intelligence, and more.

Images of Liam Conejo Ramos, with a bunny hat and Spiderman backpack being surrounded by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Officers, sparked even more outcry about President Donald Trump's administration's immigration crackdown.

President Donald Trump has announced an IndyCar race will be held through the streets of Washington as part of America's 250th birthday celebrations.

Lindsey Vonn has crashed in her final downhill race before the Winter Olympics and injured her left knee.

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez has signed a law that will open the nation’s oil sector to privatization.

The TV drama "Heated Rivalry" has become a global sensation, captivating audiences with its portrayal of a secret gay relationship between Canadian and Russian hockey players.

Iran has reached out to Middle Eastern countries over the threat of a possible U.S. military strike.

Prominent Republicans and gun rights advocates helped elicit a White House turnabout this week after bristling over the administration’s characterization of Alex Pretti as responsible for his own death because he lawfully possessed a weapon.

Seven Japanese American soldiers have been promoted to officer ranks in a solemn ceremony that comes eight decades after they died fighting for the U.S. during World War II.

One minute, it was Jessica Pegula eliminating Madison Keys, the defending champion at the Australian Open, from the tournament.

President Donald Trump says the U.S. used a secret weapon he called “The Discombobulator” to disable Venezuelan equipment when the U.S. captured Nicolás Maduro.

TikTok has at last finalized a deal to keep the popular video sharing platform operating in the U.S. after years of uncertainty.

American, United, Southwest, and Spirit Airlines offer flexible travel options and fee waivers due to Winter Storm Fern impacting Houston airports Jan 23–26, 2026.

Venezuela’s legislature is debating a major overhaul of its oil sector, the first since Hugo Chávez's era.

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on five Costa Ricans and five Costa Rican entities for allegedly transporting cocaine from Colombia.

Iraq has asked that Islamic State group prisoners be moved from northeast Syria to its detention centers.

U.S. President Donald Trump is meeting with global leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Economic stress is widespread across the United States, but for Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and Native Hawaiians, anxiety about costs and affordability is particularly high.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says about 4,000 buildings in Kyiv remain without heating, and nearly 60% of the city is without power following days of Russian attacks on Ukraine’s power grid.

President Donald Trump says he has scrapped the tariffs that he threatened to impose on eight European nations to press for U.S. control over Greenland.

The Trump administration says China has fulfilled its initial commitment to buy 12 million metric tons of soybeans, but it’s not clear if the trade agreement announced in October can withstand President Donald Trump’s ever-shifting trade policy as American farmers are still dealing with high production costs.

The British government is defending its decision to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the move.

Federal immigration agents have detained a U.S. citizen in Minnesota at gunpoint without a warrant.

Republican lawmakers are scrambling to contain President Donald Trump’s threats of taking possession of Greenland.

Thousands of Greenlanders carefully marched across snow and ice to take a stand against U.S. President Donald Trump.

The North American International Auto Show in Detroit once dedicated an entire track on its coveted show floor to getting consumers comfortable with electric vehicles and charging.

International journalists have been flocking to Greenland's capital, Nuuk during the geopolitical crisis triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's desire to control the island.

Clayton Kershaw isn't done pitching just yet.

U.S. forces in the Caribbean Sea have seized another sanctioned oil tanker the Trump administration says has ties to Venezuela.

Ilia Malinin and the ice dance duo Madison Chock and Evan Bates will lead a strong U.S. Figure Skating team at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Israel is closely monitoring the fallout from widespread Iranian protests.

The U.S. has launched another round of strikes against the Islamic State group in Syria.

Amber Glenn wins her third consecutive U.S. Figure Skating title with a stunning free skate performance.

Russia has launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine, using hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles.

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim says she dislocated her shoulder in training and doesn’t know whether she’ll be able to compete at the Winter Games in Italy next month.

Russia has strongly condemned the U.S. seizure of an oil tanker.

The Trump administration will withdraw from dozens of international organizations, including the U.N.’s population agency and the U.N. treaty that establishes international climate negotiations.

Opposition supporters have long hoped their leaders could replace Nicolás Maduro as Venezuela's president.

As Iran is gripped by new protests, many people there are focused on the U.S. raid in Venezuela and wonder whether the same could occur in Tehran.

Nicolás Maduro’s first court hearing — a heavily secured spectacle where he proclaimed he is still Venezuela’s president and pleaded “soy inocente” — was merely the beginning of a legal odyssey that could keep him locked up and out of power for years, maybe even the rest of his life.

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has finalized a deal exempting U.S. multinational corporations from paying more corporate taxes overseas.

Shares of major U.S. companies in the energy sector are sharply higher after President Donald Trump announced plans to take control of Venezuela’s oil industry and said American companies would revitalize it after capturing President Nicolás Maduro.

They’re ready to embark on 2026.

President Donald Trump is demanding Venezuela pay for assets that Trump says were stolen from U.S. companies when the South American country nationalized its oil industry years ago.

A Second Amendment clash has erupted between the federal government and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The Senate has given final passage to an annual military policy bill that will authorize $901 billion in defense programs.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is warning that Moscow will extend its gains in Ukraine if Kyiv and its Western allies reject the Kremlin's demands in peace talks.

A congressional report says China exploits partnerships with U.S. researchers to give its military access to nuclear technology and other innovations with economic and national security applications.

President Donald Trump has paid his respects to two Iowa National Guard members and a U.S. civilian who were killed in an attack in Syria last weekend.

Auction bidders spent top dollar for some of the final pennies to be circulated in the U.S. before the government ended the cent’s production.

President Donald Trump will go to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Wednesday for a dignified transfer for the two Iowa National Guard members killed in an attack in the Syrian desert.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says peace proposals for U.S. officials to present to Russia could be finalized within days.

U.S. health officials have expanded approval of a drug that boosts libido in women who report stress due to a low sex drive.

Many U.S. consumers say they’ve noticed higher than usual prices for holiday gifts in recent months, according to a a December poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

Moscow pounded Ukrainian power infrastructure with drone and missile strikes and Kyiv launched a deadly strike of its own on southwestern Russia, a day before talks involving senior European and U.S. officials aimed at ending the war were set to resume.

The U.S. has removed Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes from its sanctions list.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says negotiators are tackling territorial issues in U.S.-led peace talks with Russia.