Iran says 1 dead, 4 injured after commercial ship struck in Strait of Hormuz 
More than 130 missing after Indonesian ferry overturns in Java Sea 
America’s restaurants are struggling. The solution? Close for summer break 
Judge rules DHS acted illegally by telling FEMA to cut half its staff 
Former officer arrested after threats to shoot police station in southern Florida 
Hunter Biden says father’s cancer has spread; doctor says advanced disease can still be treatable
Former President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, his...
Renters are moving less than before. Homeownership doubts are one factor
It’s peak moving season, but most people are staying put, according to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New...
Todd Blanche confirmed as attorney general after Cassidy breaks deadlock
The U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general early Saturday morning after weeks of delays, negotiations and controversy. "I...
Google’s new AI could give hurricane forecasters an extra day of warning
Days before Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica in October 2025, it was still just a Category 1 storm. But...
ICE officers will have body cameras but not the typical transparency requirements
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will soon equip its agents with body-worn cameras, recording their interactions with the public, falling...
Lake Mead hit a record-low water level. Why experts say the benchmark needs context
Lake Mead just dropped to its lowest elevation on record. As of Aug. 6, 2026, the surface level sits at...
Air National Guard dangles $7,500 bonus for eligible reenlistments
In an effort to fill its ranks, the Air National Guard is appealing to eligible service members to remain in...
Should Big Oil be held responsible for climate change? Supreme Court may decide
Forest fires tore through the West. Colorado roads cracked from extreme heat and drought. Local officials identified the culprits they...
Americans paid the price of Trump’s global tariffs — why are companies getting the refunds?
It may have mostly been American consumers footing the bill for the global “Liberation Day” tariffs President Donald Trump imposed...
How regulations have failed to prevent a string of funeral home scandals
A Chicago funeral home is under investigation for improperly storing at least 50 bodies, which were discovered in varying stages...
