Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveils new U.S. economic sanctions to isolate Iran
The Trump administration calls this an "economic D-Day" on Iran. Iran vows to respond to fresh sanctions in a "seismic…
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U.S. to detail new economic pressures on Iran. And, Canada to impose tariffs on U.S.
Today, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to announce details on new economic pressures on Iran. And, Canada has…
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Washington, D.C.'s first IndyCar race packed the National Mall
IndyCar drivers zoomed past some of the nation's most famous landmarks this weekend. They faced novel challenges on an…
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In candid interviews, National Guard members speak out about D.C. deployment
As President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C., enters its second year, three guard members…
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Sean Grayson, former deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison, lawyer says
Sean Grayson, a former Illinois sheriff's deputy whose fatal shooting of Sonya Massey inside her home became a…
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U.S. businesses are getting tariff refunds. Will customers get any money back?
Companies have received tariff refunds. What about consumers? Some companies are providing refunds while others decline.
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High-intensity sprints can trigger molecular changes in the bloodstream
A new study finds that an all-out sprint may have unique benefits when it comes to the proteins and tiny molecules in…
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Thousands forced to evacuate parts of Reno, Nevada, as new wildfire rages
Officials say the fire, which has now burned more than 15,000 acres and is zero percent contained, was human caused.…
Read at source →Climate change is unearthing archaeological discoveries, while also threatening them
NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with Jørgen Hollesen, a Senior Researcher at the National Museum of Denmark, about how…
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Thousands in northwest Indiana still without power nearly two weeks after storm
A round of storms impacted the region on Aug. 11
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Nonprofits are helping musicians pay for insurance in Austin, Texas, and beyond
A nonprofit and a local public health agency are subsidizing marketplace health insurance for Austin musicians , even…
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Tropical Storm Moke to cause more flooding as Hawaii recovers from Lala
More than a foot of rain could fall across Big Island of Hawaii, according to NOAA.
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Body cam shows federal agent was 'unjustified' in Memphis shooting, attorney says
The family of Jonah Neal and their attorney were recently shown video from the day that Neal was shot by a federal…
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Trump administration's 75-country visa ban was illegal, judge rules
The U.S. stopped issuing visas for citizens of 75 countries because it said they were likely to need public assistance.…
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Opinion: Mr. Rogers keeps finding a new neighborhood
MLB catcher Jake Rogers probably didn't know if he was coming or going the last several weeks: he's been a Detroit…
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As Flock battles public scrutiny, other police surveillance companies see an opening
Dozens of cities have canceled their contracts with Flock. Some are switching to other companies, but privacy experts…
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As Canada readies retaliatory tariffs, Mark Carney says his nation is 'at war' with U.S.
The U.S. has now imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products. Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada…
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A battle over 'Italian brainrot' could shape who owns AI art
A legal battle over what looks like a cartoon stick could help set the rules over whether creators can claim ownership…
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Beatty files emergency request to stop Trump's name from returning to Kennedy Center
Joyce Beatty, a Democratic representative from Ohio, asked a federal judge to stop the Kennedy Center trustees from…
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Top Iran official says U.S. focus on economic warfare shows it has failed militarily
The Iranian regime has dismissed President Trump's threats to crush Iran economically, saying that years of U.S.…
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Federal government thins the herds of wild horses in Colorado
U.S. officials say the ever-growing population of wild horses that roam federal lands in Colorado is depleting natural…
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Amid intense backlash, people are vandalizing Flock surveillance cameras
In dozens of states around the country, people are vandalizing, blocking and taking down Flock cameras. A surge in such…
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As Trump courts Kim, Pyongyang ups the price, while Seoul fears being sidelined
Experts warn that President Trump's transactional approach to an alliance will erode political trust.
Read at source →Mom and best friend remember girl killed in a mass shooting one year later
For StoryCorps, a mother remembers her daughter who was killed in a mass shooting by speaking with her daughter's best…
Read at source →Charter plane crash kills 8 near remote radar site in western Alaska, military says
A charter aircraft carrying eight people crashed at a remote radar site in western Alaska on Thursday, killing all on…
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'Survival mode': Indiana residents endure a ninth day without power
Tens of thousands of people in Indiana are entering a second week without power after a deadly storm toppled trees and…
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Jurors hear 'Keffe D' say his nephew fired fatal shots at Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
Jurors on Thursday heard Duane "Keffe D" Davis tell detectives in 2008 that his nephew Orlando "Baby Lane" Anderson…
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The Iran war and tariffs are costing farmers. Will Republicans pay in November?
In some tight midterm races, how farmers frustrated with the war and rising costs vote could make a difference.
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3 things to know about the $40 trillion federal debt
The U.S. federal debt hit a record $40 trillion this week. The debt has doubled since 2017, and just paying interest on…
Read at source →U.S. debt tops $40 trillion. And, new census report Trump is touting raises concerns
The U.S. debt has surpassed $40 trillion. And, a new census report on noncitizen voting that President Trump is touting…
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North Korea fires a suspected missile toward the sea, Japan says
The suspected launch on Thursday comes a day after North Korea shrugged off a U.S. decision to scale back military…
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The bond market is signaling trouble ahead. This is why you should pay attention
Many people don't pay attention to bond markets, but they should — especially now. This is why they matter and why the…
Read at source →Tech billionaires push back against proposed wealth tax in California
Tech billionaires in California are fighting a proposed one-time wealth tax. A Google co-founder is leading the charge…
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Chinese court sentences founder of property developer Evergrande to life in prison
Chinese property developer Hui Ka Yan has been sentenced to life in prison. The decision marks a milestone in…
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Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the U.K. with their children
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom for an extended stay starting this…
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Israeli military launches criminal probes into killings of 5-year-old and paramedics
Israel's military on Wednesday announced its first criminal investigations into troop conduct in Gaza, focusing on the…
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