The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here's why that matters
Experts fear the vaccine-preventable virus has regained a foothold and that the U.S. may soon follow Canada in losing the achievement of having eliminated it.
Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland
The eight European countries targeted by President Trump for a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland have criticized the move in an unusually strong joint statement, warning that his threats βundermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral.β
Thousands participate in βHands off Greenland' rallies
President Trump is threatening to impose new tariffs on Denmark and several other European countries unless thereβs a deal to purchase Greenland.Β
Trump says 8 European countries will be charged a 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland
President Donald Trump says he'll charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European countries because of opposition to U.S. control of Greenland.
US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance concerns
The State Department says it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.
Some personnel at key US base in Qatar advised to evacuate as Iran official brings up earlier attack
Some personnel at a key U.S. military base in Qatar were advised to evacuate by Wednesday evening, according to a U.S. official and the Gulf country, as President Donald Trump has warned of possible action after a deadly crackdown on protesters in Iran.
US will exit 66 international organizations as it further retreats from global cooperation
The Trump administration will withdraw from dozens of international organizations, including the U.N.βs population agency and the U.N. treaty that establishes international climate negotiations.
US says itβs seized 2 more sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela
The U.S. seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in back-to-back actions in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean, officials said Wednesday.
Maduro says 'I was captured' as he pleads not guilty on drug trafficking charges
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro declared himself βinnocentβ and a βdecent manβ as he pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking charges in a U.S. courtroom on Monday.
What we know about a US strike that captured Venezuela's Maduro
President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. will manage Venezuela until there can be a transition of power, utilizing its oil reserves for rebuilding.
Trump Administration scraps sky-high pasta tariff plan
The Trump Administration is rolling back efforts to charge steep import taxes on pasta from over a dozen Italian makers later this year.Β
US plans to 'run' Venezuela and tap its oil reserves, Trump says, after operation to oust Maduro
President Donald Trump said the United States would run Venezuela at least temporarily and tap its vast oil reserves to sell to other nations.
FBI: Mint Hill man arrested for plotting ISIS-inspired NYE attack at grocery store
The FBI announced the arrest of an 18-year-old Mint Hill man for plotting an ISIS-inspired attack at a local grocery store on New Year's Eve.
Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port city over weapons shipment from UAE for separatists
Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen's port city of Mukalla on Tuesday after a weapons shipment from the United Arab Emirates arrived for separatist forces in the war-torn country, and warned that it viewed Emirati actions as βextremely dangerous.β
Israel to halt several humanitarian operations in Gaza in 2026
Israel says dozens of humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders, will be suspended from working in Gaza in 2026.
Stocks slip on Wall Street as 2025 winds down
Stocks slipped in morning trading on Wall Street Monday to kick off another holiday-shortened week.
Trump holds an event with Rubio and Hegseth during vacation as tensions with Venezuela mount
President Donald Trump is gathering with top national security officials. Monday's meeting comes as the U.S. Coast Guard is stepping up efforts to interdict oil tankers in the Caribbean Sea as part of an escalating pressure campaign on Venezuelan President NicolΓ‘s Maduroβs government.
Attacker who killed US troops in Syria was a recent recruit to security forces, official says
A Syrian security guard who attacked and killed three U.S. citizens in Syria had joined the internal security forces two months earlier.
Gunmen kill at least 16 people in attack on Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach
An attack at a famous Australian beach killed 16 people, including a child, after two gunmen opened fire at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydneyβs Bondi Beach.
Trump pledges retaliation after 3 Americans are killed in Syria attack that the US blames on IS
President Donald Trump says βthere will be very serious retaliationβ after two U.S. service members and one American civilian were killed in an attack in Syria that the United States blames on the Islamic State group.
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