Trump warns Iran that US is preparing for more strikes after saying ceasefire is over
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — President Donald Trump warned Iran on Wednesday that the U.S. was preparing for another night of strikes, just hours after he said the ceasefire was over following Iranian attacks on American military sites in…
Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Images told the story of the United States’ World Cup downfall. Christian Pulisic sprawled on the field in agony after hurting an ankle. Matt Freese holding his hands on his head…
President Trump meets NATO leaders as they try to show they are serious about defense
U.S. President Donald Trump meets fellow NATO leaders at a summit on Tuesday as the alliance tries to persuade him that their countries are actively increasing their military capabilities while the American focus shifts away from defending Europe. Trump has been…
Prosecutors to lay out their case against the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk
By MATTHEW BROWN and HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Charlie Kirk’s widow and parents are expected this week in a Utah court where prosecutors seeking the death penalty will argue that the man charged with killing…
3 firefighters killed in Colorado remembered for their bravery as wildfires churn in the West
By JESSICA HILL, WUFEI YU and JOHN SEEWER Associated Press With wildfires burning across many Western states, wildland firefighters gathered Sunday to pay tribute to three of their own who died after they were trapped by flames a week ago….
Defying Pope Leo XIV, traditionalists go ahead with bishop consecrations in Switzerland
By JAMEY KEATEN and NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ECONE, Switzerland (AP) — A group of traditionalist Catholics directly defied Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday by consecrating four bishops without his consent, dismissing the resulting excommunications and saying the break with…
US envoys arrive in Qatar for meetings on Iran, with tensions high over Hormuz
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Two U.S. envoys arrived in Qatar on Tuesday for talks with mediators about the implementation of an initial deal to end the war in Iran, an official said. The…
3 firefighters killed in Colorado as wildfires stoked by heat, wind rage across the West
By TY ONEIL, MICHAEL R. SISAK and JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press BEAVER, Utah (AP) — Blistering heat and strong winds Sunday stoked wildfires across the West after three firefighters were killed a day earlier in Colorado while battling a…
A strong aftershock rattles Venezuela as rescue workers race to find survivors
LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) — A strong aftershock jolted Venezuela early Monday following last week’s devastating back-to-back earthquakes, as civilians and emergency responders kept combing through the ruins of fallen buildings for survivors. The aftershock, which struck about 27 kilometers…
Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month, causing damage to the foam sealant installed as part of a…