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Senate nears final approval of a bill that could increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate was preparing Friday to give final approval to a bill that could result in harsher prison sentences for fentanyl traffickers as both Republicans and Democrats seek … more
Hamas agrees to release a US-Israeli hostage and the bodies of 4 other dual nationals
JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas said on Friday it has accepted a proposal from mediators to release one living American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four dual-nationals, hostages who had died in … more
More shots fired at Oregon Tesla dealership in ongoing vandalism since Musk began advising Trump
TIGARD, Ore. (AP) — Gunshots were fired at a Tesla dealership in Oregon on Thursday for the second time in a week in ongoing vandalism and protests around the country since CEO Elon Musk became … more
Europe's military personnel shortfalls exposed as Trump warns US security priorities lie elsewhere
BRUSSELS (AP) — In the year after Russia launched outright war on Ukraine, NATO leaders approved a set of military plans designed to repel an invasion of Europe. It was the biggest shake-up of … more
Iran increasingly electronically surveils women looking for headscarf violations, UN report warns
GENEVA (AP) — Iran increasingly relies on electronic surveillance and the public to inform on women refusing to wear the country's mandatory headscarf in public, even as hard-liners push for … more
AP Exclusive: US and Israel look to Africa for resettling Palestinians uprooted from Gaza
JERUSALEM (AP) — The U.S. and Israel have reached out to officials of three East African governments to discuss using their territories as potential destinations for resettling Palestinians … more
China, Russia and Iran call for end to US sanctions on Iran and the restart of nuclear talks
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Representatives of China, Russia and Iran called Friday for an end to U.S. sanctions on Iran over its rapidly advancing nuclear program and a restart to multinational … more
12 people with minor injuries after American Airlines plane catches fire at Denver airport
DENVER (AP) — Twelve people were taken to hospitals after an American Airlines plane landed at Denver International Airport on Thursday and caught fire, prompting slides to be deployed so … more
March megastorm may bring blizzards, tornadoes, flooding and even fires across much of U.S.
More than 100 million people in the U.S. will be in the path of an intense March storm starting Friday as the sprawling multi-day system threatens fires, blizzards, tornadoes and flooding as it … more
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Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira pleads guilty to obstructing justice, calls himself a 'proud patriot'
BEDFORD, Mass. (AP) — Jack Teixeira, the Massachusetts Air National Guard member who caused an international uproar when he leaked highly classified documents about the war in Ukraine, pleaded … more
Trump threatens retaliatory 200% tariff on European wine after EU proposes American whiskey tax
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened a 200% tariff on European wine, Champagne and spirits if the European Union goes forward with a planned tariff on American … more
IRS swaps its chief counsel
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service's acting chief counsel, William Paul, has been removed from his role at the agency and replaced by Andrew De Mello, an attorney in the chief … more
Putin says he agrees in principle with U.S. proposal for 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he agrees in principle with a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but the terms need to be worked out, and he emphasized that it … more
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Judge orders Trump to reinstate probationary workers let go in mass firings across multiple agencies
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate probationary workers let go in mass firings across multiple agencies. U.S. District Judge William Alsup on … more
Trump administration withdraws nomination of David Weldon for CDC director
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House has withdrawn the nomination of Dr. David Weldon, a former Florida congressman, to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Senate health … more
Belgian prosecutors make arrests in a corruption probe linked to the European Parliament
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian federal prosecutors announced Thursday the arrests of several people as part of a corruption probe linked to the European Parliament amid reports in local media that … more
SpaceX delays flight to replace NASA's stuck astronauts after launch pad problem
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A launch pad problem prompted SpaceX to delay a flight to the International Space Station on Wednesday to replace NASA's two stuck astronauts. The new crew needs to … more
Vaccinating poultry could help cut soaring egg prices but US remains hesitant
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Vaccines could be a key means of suppressing bird flu and avoiding the slaughter of millions of chickens, which is blamed for egg prices averaging nearly $6 a dozen. But the … more
Woman trapped in crashed car survives on creek water for 6 days until rescue
BROOK, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana woman who was trapped in her car with severe leg injuries survived for nearly a week by sucking water from a sweatshirt that she dipped into a small creek, … more
10 taken to hospital, dozens displaced after explosion and fire at Denver assisted living facility
DENVER (AP) — Ten people were taken to hospitals and dozens were displaced after an explosion and transformer fire at a Denver assisted living facility, officials said. Firefighters responded … more
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