U.S. lifts blockade of Iran and Iranian supreme leader endorses direct talks with American officials
By WILL WEISSERT and SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Thursday lifted its blockade of Iran, and oil tankers began freely moving through the Strait of Hormuz after months of being unable to use the…
8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say
By CHRISTOPHER WEBER and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert and burst into flames Monday, killing all eight people…
Multiple arrests as FBI disrupts ‘planned attacks’ targeting White House UFC show, director says
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement officials disrupted “planned attacks” meant to target the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House this past weekend for President Donald Trump’s birthday, and multiple people were in custody,…
The Knicks made a championship run that will be remembered in New York and in NBA history
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — By the time Jalen Brunson and the Knicks returned home, it was as easy to find something orange around New York as at Halloween. The city was caught up in…
Stocks leap worldwide, and oil prices drop after the US and Iran reach a tentative deal on their war
NEW YORK (AP) — Stock markets are rallying worldwide, and oil prices are easing after the United States and Iran reached a tentative deal to get the global flow of crude going again. The S&P 500 rose 1.4% early Monday…
Knicks complete record rally from 29 points down and beat Spurs 107-106 for 3-1 NBA Finals lead
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A record-breaking comeback, capped off by what could go down as a legendary play. The long road back to the top of the NBA is almost complete for the New…
NASA unveils Artemis III astronauts to test technology for a future moon landing
By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN AP Science Writer NEW YORK (AP) — NASA on Tuesday revealed the crew for its Artemis III mission, the next step in the space agency’s plan to eventually land astronauts on the moon. The announcement came…
Bill Gates arrives for testimony in a congressional panel’s Jeffrey Epstein investigation
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM and JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Bill Gates will appear Wednesday before a congressional panel investigating the Jeffrey Epstein files, becoming the latest powerful figure linked to the disgraced financier to testify. Members of the…
Trump says pilots are fine after US helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz
By JON GAMBRELL and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A U.S. Army Apache attack helicopter crashed early Tuesday near the Strait of Hormuz, but President Donald Trump said the two crew members aboard were…
After long waits at the Social Security Administration, its chief says things are getting better
By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — After complaints about staffing cuts and long waits to get help at the Social Security Administration, its commissioner says he’s ready to make the case to Congress this week that things are…