Iran targets ships, Dubai airport and oil facilities as economic concerns mount
Iran fired upon commercial ships on Wednesday and targeted Dubai International Airport, escalating a campaign of bottling up the oil-rich Persian Gulf.
Jill Biden opens up in memoir about Joe Biden's decision to end his 2024 reelection bid
A political spouse for nearly 50 years, Jill Biden said she has never publicly discussed her feelings about the three-week stretch when her husband ended his political career, instead saving her thoughts for the pages of her soon-to-be-released memoir.
Young kids missed the pandemic's school disruptions. Their reading scores are still behind
WhenΒ COVID-19 wrought havocΒ on society in early 2020, today's youngest schoolchildren were infants or yet to be born. Now in their early school years, researchers are beginning to see how the pandemic years have shaped their education, even though many had yet to set foot in a classroom when it began.
Oil prices jump and markets slide as Iran names new supreme leader and digs in
Oil prices surged and stock markets slid after hard-line Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei was chosen to succeed his late father as Iranβs supreme leader. His appointment on Monday, and new strikes on regional oil infrastructure, signaled that Iran was digging in 10 days into the war launched by the United States and Israel.
Edge rusher Jaelan Phillips and Panthers agree on a $120 million, 4-year deal, AP source says
The Philadelphia Eagles were hoping to retain Phillips after trading a third-round pick for him at the trade deadline last season.
Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case
Some states though β including North Carolina, are not joining the deal and say they'll continue a trial in New York federal court.
Heat will receive a second-round pick from the Hornets related to the Terry Rozier trade
The Miami Heat are receiving a second-round pick in this year's draft from the Charlotte Hornets, which essentially becomes additional compensation related to the trade of Terry Rozier two years ago.
Pixarβs βHoppersβ bounds to No. 1 as Warner Bros.' βThe Bride!β is on life support
Disney and Pixarβs environmental adventure βHoppersβ topped the North American box office this weekend with $46 million in domestic ticket sales in its opening weekend.
K-9 leads police to missing autistic teen
A police K9 bloodhound named Hoot came to the rescue after a 13-year-old Florida boy disappeared.
Wendyβs looking for a βChief Tasting Officerβ
A popular fast food chain wants to pay you six figures just to eat.
Trumpβs βroaringβ economy meets a rough start to 2026: What the latest numbers show
President Donald Trump promised that 2026 would be a bumper year for economic growth. Instead it's kicked off with job losses, rising gasoline prices and more uncertainty about Americaβs future.
Ford recalls 1.74 million of its cars over rearview camera display issues
Ford has issued two recalls affecting nearly 1.74 million of its cars in the U.S. because of problems with the vehicles' rearview camera displays.
24 states sue Trump over new global tariffs
A coalition of 24 states are suing the Trump administration to block a new 10% global tariff.
Trump is joining grieving families for the return of soldiers killed in war in the Middle East
President Donald TrumpΒ on Saturday is joining grieving families at Dover Air Force Base at the dignified transfer for theΒ six U.S. soldiersΒ killed in theΒ war in the Middle East.
Gas prices hit record high under Trump
AAA reports the national average for gas is now $3.32 per gallon for regular unleaded, the highest it's been under either President Trump's two terms.
North Carolina star Caleb Wilson breaks right thumb in practice and is out for the season
North Carolina star freshman Caleb Wilson broke his right thumb in practice and will miss the remainder of the season.
This weekendβs US clock change is a problem, and thereβs a deep divide on how to fix it
This is the weekend when clocks move ahead, causing angst, lost sleep and health issues for many.
Former presidents set to speak during final public tribute to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
Three former Democratic presidents are set to speak at a Chicago church as mourners pay a final public tribute to the lateΒ Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
President Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
President Donald Trump says heβs replacing his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.
Savannah Guthrie makes offscreen visit to 'Today' show, first since her mother went missing
Savannah Guthrie made an off-camera appearance at offices of NBC's βTodayβ show, her first time back since her mother Nancy went missing from her Arizona home.
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