US launches rescue operation after Iranian state TV claims fighter jet went down, AP source says
By JON GAMBRELL, DAVID RISING and SAM MEDNICK Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military launched a rescue operation Friday after local Iranian state media said an American fighter jet went down over southwestern Iran and at least…
Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after rocketing away on NASA’s first lunar voyage in decades
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Four astronauts embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon Wednesday, humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century and the thrilling leadoff in NASA’s push toward a landing in two years. Carrying three Americans and one…
US crude tops $110 per barrel and Wall Street tumbles after Trump plans to escalate attacks on Iran
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks slumped and oil prices soared Thursday after President Donald Trump vowed the U.S. will continue to attack Iran and failed to offer a clear timetable for ending the conflict in the Middle East. The S&P 500 fell…
Moon rocket and weather are on NASA’s side for the first astronaut launch in decades
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — After weeks of fuel leaks and other issues, NASA faced a trouble-free countdown Tuesday on the eve of astronauts’ first trip to the moon in more than half a…
Transgender women athletes banned from Olympics by new IOC policy on female eligibility
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Transgender women athletes are now excluded from the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday which aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order on women’s sports ahead of the 2028…
Senators consider deal to fund Homeland Security but not ICE enforcement as airport lines snarl
By LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators are discussing a proposal to end the Homeland Security budget stalemate by funding much of the department, including the Transportation Security Administration airport workers going without pay, but…
US won’t strike Iran’s power plants for 5 days, extending Trump deadline on reopening Hormuz strait
By JON GAMBRELL, DAVID RISING and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz to international shipping, saying Monday that the U.S. would…
Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport
By JAKE OFFENHARTZ and JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Two people were killed and several others badly hurt when an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck on a runway while landing at New York’s LaGuardia…
Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press Chuck Norris, the martial arts grandmaster and action star whose roles in “Walker, Texas Ranger” and other television shows and movies made him an iconic tough guy — sparking internet parodies and adoration from presidents…
US eases Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump seeks to boost world oil supply during Iran war
By FATIMA HUSSEIN and REGINA GARCIA CANO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. companies will be allowed to do business with Venezuela’s state-owned oil and gas company after the Treasury Department eased sanctions, with some limitations, on Wednesday as the…