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This week on "Sunday Morning" (July 26)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
How Trump admin cuts have compromised food safety
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
Ryan Gosling to join Marvel Cinematic Universe as Ghost Rider
During a surprise announcement at San Diego Comic-Con, the actor says the character is one he has "wanted to play for a very long time".
How Trump admin cuts have compromised food safety
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of cyclosporiasis, caused by a parasite, have been reported in 41 states. The outbreak comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff; disbanded a national advisory committee on how to prevent microbial contamination in food; winnowed down an early-warning surveillance program for specific pathogens; and further delayed a rule that would have required tracing contaminants from field to store. Correspondent David Pogue talks with experts who see the current compromises of food safety as "a national wake-up call."
ICE to target Haitians as Temporary Protected Status is set to end, sources say
The plans include arresting migrants in Ohio and quickly putting them on deportation flights to crisis-stricken Haiti, the internal documents indicate.
Almanac: July 26
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Home, not alone: Helping aging seniors in rural America
Health risks associated with loneliness and social isolation are more common among the aging population of rural America. In North Dakota, the program Aging in Community aims to build connections among neighbors to help isolated rural seniors.
Love thy neighbor: Helping aging seniors in the heartland
According to the USDA, the number of counties where at least 20% of residents are over the age of 65 has nearly tripled since 2010 – and it's in those older, more rural populations where the health risks associated with loneliness and social isolation are more common. Correspondent Lee Cowan goes to North Dakota, where the program Aging in Community, aimed at building connections among neighbors, takes a grassroots approach to helping rural seniors.
How the modern plea bargain undercuts the constitutional right to a jury trial
If the 250th anniversary of American independence invites reflection on our foundational values, this issue deserves a place near the center.
CBS News poll finds many changing their eating habits amid cyclospora outbreak
Nearly as many Americans are following news about the cyclospora parasite as they are the conflict with Iran.
Live updates: Maine’s Jackson clinches matchup with Collins as midterms approach; Cyclospora tests Trump admin
The November midterm elections are shaping up to be a tense and tight battle for control of Congress after Maine Democrats chose their nominee to face off against vulnerable incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine). Former state Senate President Troy Jackson on Saturday formally clinched the Democratic nod to take on Collins, giving the party just 100 days to quickly turn…
Wildfires in France drive 250,000 people from their homes and creep toward wine city of Bordeaux - AP News
Wildfires in France drive 250,000 people from their homes and creep toward wine city of Bordeaux AP News
Trump intensifies push for GOP senators to end filibuster ‘before it is too late’
President Trump late Saturday night once again urged Republican senators to “terminate the filibuster” in an effort to pass his oft-championed voting bill and other legislation “before it’s too late.” “The all Republican Senators! Terminate the Filibuster, which the Dumocrats will do as soon as they get the chance, and PASS THE SAVE AMERICA ACT,…
Trump’s threats to bomb Iran ‘back to the Stone Ages’ will backfire
U.S. policymakers would do well to ask whether upping the ante with bombs is likely to end this conflict, or deepen it by dragging in other countries in the Middle East and dragging down the global economy.
UNESCO adds France's D-Day landing beaches, Greece's Mount Olympus to World Heritage List - AP News
UNESCO adds France's D-Day landing beaches, Greece's Mount Olympus to World Heritage List AP News
Texas politicians call for guardrails on AI, data centers
Also, PUC prepares for data centers and the Texas Medical Association calls for legislative action on prediction market apps.
Lettuce explain: Cyclospora outbreaks test Trump administration messaging
The Trump administration is facing a key messaging test as it tries to stop potentially multiple outbreaks of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness. Two months in and thousands of cases later, the outbreak has become a communications nightmare. Experts say confusing messages and a lack of central leadership have left the public in the dark about…
Democrats favored to win House, underdogs in Senate 100 days out
Democrats are favored to win the House but are slight underdogs in the fight for the Senate with 100 days to go before the midterms, according to the latest forecast from Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Both parties are dealing with headwinds as they head into the home stretch of the high-stakes election. Republicans are worried…
Rage-giving, innovation and cuts: How public media has survived without federal funds
A year after President Trump signed a law ending six decades of federal funding of public media, it's a time of reinvention, innovation and clear anxiety at public tv and radio stations nationwide.
Lebanese displaced by war turn to satellites to check their homes
Unable to return home, some Lebanese displaced by Israel's invasion of southern Lebanon are buying satellite images to see whether their houses survived.
Climate change is now threatening a pillar of childhood: summer break
When summer rolls around, many parents scramble to sign up their young kids for outdoor activities. But what do you do when extreme heat and wildfire smoke increasingly make the outdoors dangerous?
ADHD looks different in women and poses unique health risks
For decades, ADHD was viewed as a childhood condition that mostly affected boys. Researchers now know ADHD manifests differently in girls, but many still go undiagnosed until adulthood.
Meet the robots programmed by kids to speak their Indigenous languages
Many Native American languages are endangered. With the help of his mentor, a 12-year-old in Michigan hopes to help preserve his language through robotics.
Student murdered by ex thought she was meeting him one last time
Catina Salarno's sister, Nina Salarno, became a prosecutor in California to warn others about a common tactic abusers use.
Family's battle for justice has impacted victims' rights
The 1979 murder of 18-year-old California college freshman Catina Salarno changed the course of her family's lives—sparking a decades-long battle to keep her killer in prison.
Horse trainer discovers pre-dug grave of missing California teen
After seeing a freshly dug hole while conditioning a horse, the equestrian found out later it was used to bury 17-year-old Justine Vanderschoot.
Inside a family's fight to keep teen daughter's killers in prison
Justine Vanderschoot was 17 when she was brutally murdered by her boyfriend and his roommate in Placer County, California. More than 20 years later, her family continues to fight for justice.
Van slams into crowd at Berlin Pride festival, killing 1 and injuring 16, as police identify suspect - AP News
Van slams into crowd at Berlin Pride festival, killing 1 and injuring 16, as police identify suspect AP News
Comic-Con 2026: David Jonsson is new Black Panther, Ryan Gosling joins Marvel as Ghost Rider - AP News
Comic-Con 2026: David Jonsson is new Black Panther, Ryan Gosling joins Marvel as Ghost Rider AP News
Israel detains more than 70 in West Bank after deadly clashes
Israeli forces detained more than 70 people across the occupied West Bank overnight Friday and into Saturday after violence in a northern Palestinian village killed two Israeli soldiers and four Palestinians. According to The Associated Press, the Israeli military said in a statement that troops searched more than 300 locations and arrested people it described…
Dangerous heat dome grips central US
Dangerously hot temperatures spanned across much of the central U.S. on Saturday as a sprawling heat dome, in which a high-pressure atmospheric system traps hot air over a large area keeping temperatures high, settled over the region that could persist into next week. Heat advisories went out for roughly 80 million people after the National…
One dead, several injured after vehicle plows through crowd at Berlin Pride event
Berlin police said they have identified a suspect who "is known to police" and has links to "Islamist circles."
Man, 83, who went missing near Grand Canyon rescued after overnight search
Multiple teams worked to find and rescue Gerald Guinn, 83, after he disappeared during a hike near the Grand Canyon.
83-year-old rescued near Grand Canyon after missing for 2 days
An 83-year-old Utah man was found safe, two days after he went missing on what was supposed to be a brief hike in Grand Canyon National Park.
France and Spain fires force more than 300,000 to flee homes
In France, around 50,000 people were evacuated from their homes overnight into Sunday, according to interior minister Laurent Nuñez. At least one person has died in a fire in Spain, officials said.
California woman trying to swim down entire California coast
California woman Catherine Breed is trying to swim the entire length of the state's coast, over 900 miles. Kenny Choi has more on the potentially history-making feat.
Cyclospora outbreak dubbed "lettuce-gate" as health concerns spread across U.S.
Americans say they aren't convinced the cyclospora outbreak is under control as confirmed cases near 2,000.
Confusion around cyclosporiasis outbreak as RFK Jr. tries to calm concerns
The Centers for Disease Control said the cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has expanded to four more states and sickened thousands. In the weeks following the initial reports, some consumers expressed confusion about what's safe and what's not. Ali Bauman has more details.
Americans struggling with even higher energy costs: "I'm getting shafted at the pump"
The escalating war with Iran is threatening even higher energy costs for Americans as many are already struggling with affordability. Olivia Gazis reports.
Iran-backed Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia in response to airstrikes in Yemen - AP News
Iran-backed Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia in response to airstrikes in Yemen AP News
Hawaii Lt. Gov. indicted in alleged bribery scheme
Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke (D) was indicted on bribery charges on Friday following a monthslong state investigation into a campaign finance scandal. Luke was accused of accepting campaign finance contributions in 2022 while she was a state lawmaker in exchange for securing funding for COVID-19 testing sites. A Hawaii grand jury returned a 12-count…
Massive effort to save beluga whales who were at risk of being euthanized
After a Canadian theme park shuttered its doors, the beluga whales it housed were at risk of being euthanized. Jared Ochacher reports from San Antonio, Texas, on the rescue efforts.
7/25: CBS Weekend News
Wildfires torch France and Spain; Iran war drives up gas prices again.
Appeals court upholds injunction on President Trump’s mail-in voting order
A federal appeals court on Saturday ruled against the Trump administration’s efforts to implement stricter mail-in voting rules before midterm elections in the coming months, with control of both the House and Senate up for grabs. The 1st U.S. Circuit of Appeals declined to lift a lower-court injunction from June that ruled parts of President…
Sunday shows preview: Trump faces pressure on Iran endgame as war widens
The Trump administration reached two weeks of renewed strikes on Iranian military targets this week, with tensions in the region remaining high heading into Sunday. Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched missiles and drone attacks at Saudi Arabia on Saturday, in an apparent retaliation for Saudi attacks on a coastal city in Yemen. It was the latest…
LeBron James heading to Philly in deal with 76ers
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
5 standout moments from Trump’s appearance at makeup WHCA dinner
President Trump was given a second chance Friday evening to deliver a speech before the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner — his first time addressing the crowd as president. Three months after the first event was derailed by an assassination attempt, Trump took to the podium at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Washington, acknowledging…
Trump tariffs come back to haunt GOP as elections near
President Trump’s newly announced tariffs could put Republican candidates at risk going into the midterms as Democrats seek to go on the offensive over the economic impact of Trump’s trade agenda. The Trump administration announced Thursday it will impose double-digit tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners over forced labor violations. Those duties went into…
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan hurt in a car crash, limited as training camp opens - AP News
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan hurt in a car crash, limited as training camp opens AP News
France and Spain battle wildfires as more than 250,000 people are forced to flee homes - AP News
France and Spain battle wildfires as more than 250,000 people are forced to flee homes AP News
Cyclospora cases mounting in Michigan
As cyclospora cases continue to rise, Michigan is facing a disproportionately large outbreak of the disease that causes gastrointestinal illness in those affected. The CDC said it is aware of at least 7,400 more cases reported by state and local health departments that are not yet laboratory confirmed and still requires analysis, with many of the…
More than 260K forced to flee amid European wildfires: What to know
Hundreds of thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes due to raging wildfires across southwest Europe. Over 250,000 people have been evacuated in France and Spain, according to authorities from both countries. No deaths have been tied to these fires, but strong winds and extreme heat have propelled the flames through thousands…
Biden ghostwriter tapes to be released
Former President Joe Biden is declining to appeal a court ruling that allows the Justice Department to publicize recordings of conversations between him and a writer collaborating on his memoir.
Zelensky says US, Ukraine moving forward on joint drone production
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the U.S. and Ukraine plan to build a drone factory in the U.S. as part of a new defense partnership combining American manufacturing with Ukraine’s battlefield-tested drone technology. Speaking in an interview with far-right influencer Laura Zoomer, Zelensky said the agreement would expand on an initial drone cooperation deal…
Maine Democratic delegates choose Troy Jackson as new nominee to face US Sen. Susan Collins - AP News
Maine Democratic delegates choose Troy Jackson as new nominee to face US Sen. Susan Collins AP News
Brazil’s Flávio Bolsonaro secures presidential bid despite challenges - AP News
Brazil’s Flávio Bolsonaro secures presidential bid despite challenges AP News
Kalshi accuses Netflix of ‘misleading’ viewers in new prediction market documentary
Prediction market Kalshi on Friday threatened legal action against Netflix unless the streaming giant agrees to take down a trailer for an upcoming documentary about prediction markets. In a cease-and-desist letter sent to Netflix on Friday, Kalshi’s head of litigation, Jovalin Dedaj, alleged that the trailer contains “false and misleading statements.” On Thursday, Netflix released…
Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp among new additions to join UNESCO’s World Heritage List - AP News
Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp among new additions to join UNESCO’s World Heritage List AP News
Katy Perry blasts White House use of song on Iran strike TikTok: ‘Deeply appalled’
Pop singer Katy Perry on Saturday criticized the unauthorized use of her music in the background of a White House TikTok video showing strikes on Iranian targets. The White House used her viral song “Firework” in the background of a video showing a missile blowing up a naval ship in Iran. It has garnered over…
Live updates: Troy Jackson takes Platner’s place in Maine Senate race; Middle East conflict persists
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson (D) officially clinched the nomination to take on incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) on Saturday. Democrats in the state voted 566-5 on Jackson to replace Graham Platner at the top of the ticket. Platner withdrew his bid earlier this month following allegations of sexual abuse. Meanwhile, Houthi rebels backed…
Wisconsin’s capital city cancels signature events, grapples with fallout from police shooting - AP News
Wisconsin’s capital city cancels signature events, grapples with fallout from police shooting AP News
4th firefighter dies from burn injuries battling Colorado's Knowles wildfire
Nathan Matthews, 43, of Lincoln, Nebraska, died from injuries sustained while battling the blaze, the Department of the Interior said.
New US sanctions target billionaire Iranian financier Babak Zanjani
The United States Treasury Department announced on Friday it will be implementing sanctions against key businesses and associates of sanctioned Iranian financier Babak Zanjani for attempting to evade sanctions. The sanctions affect nine firms and four people in the business network of Zanjani. The Treasury Department said in a statement Friday that firms being targeted…
How California Pizza Kitchen co-founder Rick Rosenfield built a pizza empire
California Pizza Kitchen co-founder o joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss the history of the franchise and his new memoir; "The California Pizza Kitchen Story: How Two Federal Prosecutors Changed the Way America Eats Pizza."
WSJ editorial board rips Trump over tariff ‘obsession’
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board published an op-ed on Friday ripping President Trump’s latest “obsession” with tariffs that “despite their political unpopularity and economic harm.” The administration announced its newest slate of policies that are replacing the lapsing Section 122 tariffs with Section 301. The editors said Trump “doesn’t seem to care about the…
JD Vance is bringing back old-school politics, and it just might save the Republican Party
As New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and others on the left push nation-destroying socialism onto the country, more and more young people desperate for a secure and prosperous future will read more about Nixon and see his strengths, policy positions and everyday connections reflected in Vance.
Iran war threatens to blunt GOP turnout in midterm battlegrounds
The escalating war with Iran is threatening to depress Republican turnout ahead of the midterms, as new polling shows President Trump’s MAGA base increasingly turned off by the conflict. The war has consistently polled poorly among Americans broadly, and a new survey suggests the war could be turning off Trump’s MAGA base specifically, which Republicans…
Jackson formally clinches Democratic nod to take on Collins in Maine Senate race
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson formally clinched the Democratic nod to take on Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) in November, giving the party just 100 days to quickly turn the tides in the must-win race. Jackson handily won on Saturday with 566 votes during the Democratic nomination convention in Bangor, Maine. His only challenger, biopharmaceutical executive Saundra…
US to reopen border to Mexican cattle imports after screwworm shutdown
The U.S. will initiate a “phased reopening” next month of the country’s southern cattle ports, which were closed in May following the detection of a New World Screwworm (NWS) outbreak, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Friday. The USDA will reopen the livestock port in Douglas, Ariz, on Aug. 24. Ports in two…
3 in 5 overestimate how much gas prices have risen: Survey
As ongoing fighting in the Middle East continues to influence prices at the pump, a new survey signals many Americans overestimate gas price increases. The Politico poll, released on Friday, found roughly 3 in 5 adults in the U.S. believe the cost of gas in their area rose more than the data shows. Nearly a…
Passengers climb from crashed seaplane in stunning video
The NTSB is investigating after a seaplane crashed into Washington's Puget Sound. All aboard the plane survived the fiery crash.
Will MAGA outlive Trump? Don’t bet on it.
The constituencies built by out-of-the-box candidates like Wallace and Trump are unique to them.
Trump returns to correspondents' dinner for a rambling, insult-filled speech 3 months after shooting - AP News
Trump returns to correspondents' dinner for a rambling, insult-filled speech 3 months after shooting AP News
India's 'cockroach' movement ousts minister, but can Modi calm youth?
Led by Gen-Z youth across India, the movement has become perhaps the biggest challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his 12 years in office.
Iran-backed Houthis launch retaliatory strikes on Saudi Arabia
Iran-backed Houthi rebels announced Saturday they fired missiles and drones toward Saudi Arabia, claiming retaliation for Saudi attacks on Yemen’s coastal city of Hodeida. Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree, the militant group’s spokesperson, said in a social media post that the Houthis executed two military operations “in response to this blatant and criminal aggression” from Saudi…
National Guard unveils $292M plan to house service members for DC deployment
The National Guard announced on Thursday its $292 million plan to provide “up to 2,000 apartment-style lodging units” for guard members stationed in D.C. The housing contract was awarded to corporate lodging company Placemakr and is the largest interagency lodging acquisition in the National Guard’s history. Placemakr has partnered with Hilton in the past on the…
Texas DA says substances found after fatal ICE shooting were not drugs
The substance that investigators discovered in the vehicle of the man fatally shot by immigration agents in Houston earlier this month was determined not to be illegal drugs, the Harris County District Attorney’s Office said on Friday. “We can confirm the substance found in Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s van tested negative for narcotics/ illicit drugs,” the…
7/25: CBS Saturday Morning
The U.S. pauses strikes against Iran, LeBron signs with the Sixers, plus SpaceX's first post-IPO flight.
Your state may have unclaimed funds in your name: Here’s how to file for it
States are currently holding billions and billions in unclaimed funds. Some may even belong to you.
Mamdani’s ‘fair share’ myth joins a growing corpus of socialist fables
The demonization of the wealthy is one of the oldest tactics of cynical politicians seeking to empower themselves by harnessing mob rage.
Trump takes swipes at press during White House Correspondents' Dinner
The event celebrated press freedom after the first dinner was cancelled by a shooting in April.
Trump cracks jokes at White House Correspondents' Dinner redo
President Trump cracked jokes at the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
Biden backs off lawsuit over ghostwriter interview audio
Former President Biden on Friday dropped his lawsuit to block the public release of recordings from his interviews he gave to a memoir ghostwriter several years ago. Biden’s lawyers filed a notice of voluntary dismissal in the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., after a panel of circuit court judges rejected his petition to block…
What California’s nurse staffing law cannot measure
California is projected to face a shortage of tens of thousands of nurses within the decade.
Inflation is slashing middle-class incomes. Here’s where it’s worst
A new analysis found only two states have seen healthy growth in middle-class income compared to inflation.
Iran marks first night without US strikes in two weeks as tensions persist
The U.S. and Iran militaries did not exchange fire overnight Saturday, breaking a streak of 13 consecutive days of tit-for-tat strikes over alleged violations of a ceasefire agreement signed last month. A spokesperson for the country’s health ministry confirmed there were no new attacks in a Saturday social media post. “It seems our dear Iran…
India’s ‘Cockroach’ movement ends protests after education minister resigns - AP News
India’s ‘Cockroach’ movement ends protests after education minister resigns AP News
Khanna echoes Mamdani’s calls for Netanyahu arrest
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Friday echoed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s (D) call for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, ahead of the foreign leader’s visit to the U.S. next week. “The American president should arrest Netanyahu or [Russian President Vladimir] Putin in accordance with international law,” Khanna told MeidasTouch reporter…
COMIC: Temps are predicted to hit 106 in Egypt this week. How do people stay cool?
Back in the '90s, I learned the art of staying cool in Egypt. At that time, air conditioning was not common. In the extremely hot summer of 2026, how are people managing?
With Washington’s help, humanoid robots can transform US manufacturing
With AI and automation, America has a once in a generation window of opportunity to rebuild its manufacturing base.
Bridges and infrastructure hit as US struck deeper inside Iran - AP News
Bridges and infrastructure hit as US struck deeper inside Iran AP News
ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you?
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
As signals of a ‘massive’ US attack mount, experts skeptical it will break Iran
As President Trump threatens a major escalation in Iran, signs are mounting that the U.S. military is preparing for a potential return to major military operations. But experts are skeptical that an intensified air strike campaign — even if it takes out bridges, water facilities and electricity plants — will break Tehran or force tough…
Americans rewire their grocery shopping routines while digesting the biggest price jump in 50 years - AP News
Americans rewire their grocery shopping routines while digesting the biggest price jump in 50 years AP News
With swords, axes and shields, fighters go head-to-head in medieval combat world championship - AP News
With swords, axes and shields, fighters go head-to-head in medieval combat world championship AP News
'Security was tighter this time': Inside the room at Trump press dinner
The BBC's Bernd Debusmann Jr attended the rearranged dinner after the first was disrupted by a gunman.
Kaepernick, Springsteen receive new ACLU award for activism in arts, business, science and sports - AP News
Kaepernick, Springsteen receive new ACLU award for activism in arts, business, science and sports AP News
Trump takes shots at RFK Jr, Biden, CNN’s Collins in WHCA dinner speech
President Trump took aim at the press, Democrats and some of his celebrity critics in a speech that received a lukewarm reception at the White House Correspondents’ Association’s (WHCA) dinner on Friday evening. Trump took the stage just months after a gunman allegedly attempted an attack on his life at the association’s annual event in…
SpaceX launches Starship on another test flight, this time with the most advanced Starlinks - AP News
SpaceX launches Starship on another test flight, this time with the most advanced Starlinks AP News
Cape Verde’s World Cup sensation Vozinha to join Chile club Colo Colo - AP News
Cape Verde’s World Cup sensation Vozinha to join Chile club Colo Colo AP News
More than 200,000 people flee raging wildfires in France and Spain, some escaping by boat - AP News
More than 200,000 people flee raging wildfires in France and Spain, some escaping by boat AP News
Trump orders Smithsonian to post warnings about 'inaccurate' US history
The Trump administration has often accused the world's largest research museum of harbouring an anti-American bias.
Texts reveal 14-year-old allegedly murdered by singer D4vd had pregnancy and abortion
Prosecutors allege D4vd started abusing the girl when she was 13 and she had threatened to expose him.
LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers, saying it will be his ‘last decision’ - AP News
LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers, saying it will be his ‘last decision’ AP News
Texts reveal teen who singer D4vd is accused of killing was pregnant, had abortion year before death - AP News
Texts reveal teen who singer D4vd is accused of killing was pregnant, had abortion year before death AP News
US military says it fired on another merchant vessel trying to breach its blockade of Iranian ports - AP News
US military says it fired on another merchant vessel trying to breach its blockade of Iranian ports AP News
Watch: SpaceX's successful test flight and splashdown for Starship
The megarocket pulls off a soft splashdown in the Indian Ocean an hour after launch.
UNESCO adds West Bank site and Lebanese castles to World Heritage List despite Israeli objections - AP News
UNESCO adds West Bank site and Lebanese castles to World Heritage List despite Israeli objections AP News
Former Trump food official calls for independent review of federal government response to Cyclospora outbreak
Former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Deputy Commissioner Frank Yiannas, who served under both President Trump and former President Biden, criticized the federal government’s handling of a Cyclospora outbreak that has impacted thousands of Americans. In an interview with Politico, Yiannas called for an independent review of the government’s response to this outbreak and cited…
Trump administration admits grants for clean energy were canceled based on politics - AP News
Trump administration admits grants for clean energy were canceled based on politics AP News
Trump orders signs placed outside Smithsonian warning of "inaccurate" information
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
Grant cancellations ‘based solely’ on politics: filing
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Grant cancellations ‘based solely’ on politics: filing Federal green grants canceled last year were selected “solely” based on a state’s political affiliation, the Trump administration said in a recent court filing. Greg Nash In the filing, Department of Energy (DOE) lawyer Jeff Novak said the…
Trump orders disclaimers outside Smithsonian’s Museum of American History
President Trump on Friday issued an executive order directing disclaimers be installed outside the Smithsonian’s Museum of American history to warn passerby that some of the museum’s exhibits do not reflect his perspective on the nation’s past. In an executive order entitled “Restoring trust in the Smithsonian Institution,” the president cited a recently-released report produced…
Trump orders new signs outside Smithsonian saying some exhibits are inaccurate - AP News
Trump orders new signs outside Smithsonian saying some exhibits are inaccurate AP News
Biden drops lawsuit seeking to block release of recordings of his interviews with a ghostwriter - AP News
Biden drops lawsuit seeking to block release of recordings of his interviews with a ghostwriter AP News
Sons of man shot and killed by ICE in Houston demand accountability at congressional hearing - AP News
Sons of man shot and killed by ICE in Houston demand accountability at congressional hearing AP News
News Wrap: CDC reports more measles cases so far this year than in all of 2025
In our news wrap Friday, the CDC says the U.S. has seen more cases of measles so far this year than in all of 2025, a massive outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has expanded to four additional states, Iran responded to U.S. strikes by launching waves of attacks targeting American bases in the region and at least 10 people were killed by a Russian ballistic missile strike in the Kyiv region.
Brooks and Marcus on the Iran conflict becoming a 'forever war'
David Brooks of The Atlantic and Ruth Marcus of The New Yorker join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the economic and human toll of the Iran war, the U.S.-Saudi nuclear energy deal and Trump-allied election deniers winning GOP primaries.
UN human rights chief wins second term despite opposition from US, Israel and Russia - AP News
UN human rights chief wins second term despite opposition from US, Israel and Russia AP News
Ocular artistry: Eye prosthetics become canvases for self-expression
Prosthetics designed to blend in as replacements for missing body parts are becoming tools for creative expression. This is especially true in the community of ocular prosthetics, or artificial eyes. Jeffrey Brown meets a Portland eye maker whose designs are helping clients see themselves in a new light. It's for our coverage of the intersection of health and arts, part of our CANVAS series.
Jason Epperson on the history found at national parks
America's national parks preserve not only the nation's most spectacular landscapes, but also some of its most important history. On Judy Woodruff's podcast, "In Pursuit of Happiness," she spoke with Jason Epperson. He is a podcaster and RV traveler who has spent years getting to know the parks with his family.
Policy discusses long-term adjustments Packers could make to stay financially competitive - AP News
Policy discusses long-term adjustments Packers could make to stay financially competitive AP News
Russian ballistic strike kills 10 after Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hosts US company making Patriots - AP News
Russian ballistic strike kills 10 after Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hosts US company making Patriots AP News
Green grant cancellations were ‘based solely’ on states’ political affiliation, Trump administration says in court
Federal green grants canceled last year were selected “solely” based on a state’s political affiliation, the Trump administration said in a recent court filing. In the filing, Department of Energy (DOE) lawyer Jeff Novak said the department came up with a list of 624 grants slated for potential termination. Novak said the White House Office of…
ICC chief prosecutor removed from post over sexual misconduct allegations - AP News
ICC chief prosecutor removed from post over sexual misconduct allegations AP News
Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states - AP News
Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states AP News
Wisconsin officials open investigation into fatal police shooting
Corey Ruiz, 38, was shot and killed on Wednesday in an altercation with four officers. Police say he resisted arrest and pulled a knife during the incident.
Panetta on Iran war: US ‘in deep trouble’
Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said the United States is in “deep trouble” with the Iran war, comparing it to the U.S.’s drawn-out conflict in Vietnam. Panetta, who also led the CIA during the Obama administration, told CNN in an interview that “history tells us that forever wars do not end well,” when asked which…
502 students lose spots at Howard University over tuition payments just weeks before classes start - AP News
502 students lose spots at Howard University over tuition payments just weeks before classes start AP News
Democrats select South Carolina to kick off presidential nominating contest in 2028, leave Iowa out - AP News
Democrats select South Carolina to kick off presidential nominating contest in 2028, leave Iowa out AP News
Paramount will delay closing Warner buyout for months while judge considers states' challenge
In a court filing, Paramount said it wouldn't close the merger until either a court ruling is made on the merits of the states' lawsuit or June 1, 2027.
Live updates: Trump roasts Democrats, reporters at White House correspondents’ dinner
President Trump spoke Friday evening at the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, taking shots at Democrats, celebrities, members of the media and one of his own Cabinet members. Trump joked that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had personally run over the cows used for the steak dinners, referencing his many strange encounters with…
Virginia study on groundwater, data centers calls for tighter water regulations - AP News
Virginia study on groundwater, data centers calls for tighter water regulations AP News
Stocks waver on Wall Street while crude oil prices fall for the first time in a week - AP News
Stocks waver on Wall Street while crude oil prices fall for the first time in a week AP News
Supreme Court litigator gets 6 years in prison for tax evasion case after gambling millions on poker - AP News
Supreme Court litigator gets 6 years in prison for tax evasion case after gambling millions on poker AP News
Carney: Canada ready to respond if new Trump tariffs enacted
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday during a press conference that Canada is prepared to respond to President Trump’s threat of 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods if intensified negotiations for a comprehensive trade agreement fall through. “We’re ready because we have been focusing on what we can control,” Carney said. “If these tariffs,…
UK House Speaker touts stability amid political churn
U.K. House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle landed in Washington this week, arriving just as the United Kingdom cycled through yet another prime minister. “We’re overachieving on prime ministers,” he said during an interview at the British ambassador’s residence in Washington D.C., comparing the churn to London buses: “They all come at once.” Though…
Paramount Skydance agrees to hold off on Warner Bros. merger
Paramount Skydance said Friday that it has agreed to delay the company’s $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery amid a pending lawsuit from 12 state attorneys general to block the merger. The company and the attorneys general said in a court filing that both sides have agreed to halt the merger until a judge’s…
Whitmer endorses Stevens in Michigan race
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) made a surprise, last-minute endorsement for Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) over progressive Abdul El-Sayed in the open Michigan Senate race on Friday — highlighting Democratic angst over the possibility of a far-left victory in the Aug. 4 primary. “As governor, I’ve had one strategy: Get things done. And that strategy informs…
OpenAI, Hugging Face breach stokes fear on what’s next for AI
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story OpenAI, Hugging Face breach stokes fears on what’s next for AI Washington and the technology industry are on high alert this week after OpenAI revealed that some of its AI agents went rogue and hacked into the systems of technology startup Hugging Face. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File The…
What to know about Trump’s latest tariffs - AP News
What to know about Trump’s latest tariffs AP News
Platner recruiter: Reddit posts ‘should’ve been a red line’
Morris Katz, the Democratic strategist who helped recruit Graham Platner to run for the U.S. Senate in Maine, reflected on the string of controversies that led up to Platner’s decision to exit the race. In a podcast interview with The New York Times’s Ezra Klein released Friday, Katz addressed resurfaced Reddit posts the Democratic candidate…
Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies
The US president says fines against Google, as well as Apple, Meta and Amazon, should be "entirely reversed."
Trump on LeBron James as he joins Philadelphia: ‘Maybe he’s a racist’
President Trump described NBA superstar LeBron James as a possible racist, saying he prefers Michael Jordan when asked about the two in the Oval Office on Friday. “Well, Michael Jordan’s a guy that’s a friend of mine. I golf with him. He’s a really good guy,” Trump said when asked if prefers James or Jordan. …
Trump says ‘nobody got out ahead’ on Saudi nuclear deal despite Abraham Accords twist
President Trump said Friday that “nobody got out ahead” of him in the announcement of a nuclear deal between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, despite the president changing the terms of the agreement the next day. Trump’s remarks served to push back against a CNN report that he was caught off guard by Secretary of…
Trump touts US nuclear reactors hitting new milestone
President Trump said Friday that four new nuclear power plants had hit a key milestone recently, a win for a vital energy source his administration has promoted. Flanked by CEOs and administration officials, Trump said in the Oval Office that four companies had met his administration’s goal of advancing new reactors by July 4. “I…
California rejected almost 150K mail-in primary ballots
California rejected nearly 150,000 mail-in ballots during its June primary, the highest total in recent election cycles, as a surge in late-postmarked ballots sparked concerns about changes to U.S. Postal Service processing. According to data from the California secretary of State’s office, 148,241 mail ballots — or 1.73 percent of all mailed ballots cast —…
Watch live: Trump takes center stage at White House correspondents’ dinner
President Trump will deliver remarks Friday evening at the do-over White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner, three months after the first event was disrupted by a gunman looking to target Trump and his administration officials. The president’s speech, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, will be “unifying but vicious.” The WHCA and Secret…
Tony Romo arrested in Wisconsin on suspicion of driving while intoxicated
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said Romo was pulled over around 6 p.m. on Thursday.
Suspect in NYC stabbings facing hate crime charges, police say
The alleged suspect in two stabbings in New York City is facing hate crime and attempted murder charges, a spokesperson for the New York City Police Department (NYPD) said Friday. An Asian man and a Jewish man were injured in separate attacks, which occurred midday Thursday in the Upper West Side. Both men were transported…
Education Department removes antidiscrimination rule
The Education Department said Thursday that it is rescinding a long-standing policy allowing statistical disparities to serve as evidence of discrimination in schools during civil rights investigations. The policy, which took place immediately, eliminated guidance dating back to 1979 that permitted the agency’s Office for Civil Rights to use data showing disproportionate outcomes for students…
Trump’s new tariffs hit with lawsuit
President Trump’s new tariffs were hit with a legal challenge Friday from two small businesses that are represented by part of the legal team that toppled Trump’s earlier tariffs at the Supreme Court. The new surcharge, between 10 percent and 12.5 percent on goods imported from 60 trading partners, is the administration’s latest attempt to…
New US tariffs linked to claims of foreign forced labor dismay and anger trading partners - AP News
New US tariffs linked to claims of foreign forced labor dismay and anger trading partners AP News
Nearly 150,000 mail ballots rejected in California's primary despite efforts to count every vote - AP News
Nearly 150,000 mail ballots rejected in California's primary despite efforts to count every vote AP News
Ex-federal prosecutor on Jack Smith developments: ‘This is preposterous’
Former federal prosecutor Andrew Weissmann called House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan’s (R-Ohio) recommendation of criminal charges for former special counsel Jack Smith “preposterous.” In an interview on MS NOW with Jen Psaki, Weissmann added, “You cannot read this letter and in any way view this as perjury.” He was referring to Jordan’s accusation that…
Cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce expands to 9 states
Federal health officials have linked cyclospora outbreaks in four additional states to the same iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico that has sickened thousands of people in the Midwest. The new states are Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania. They join Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia as part of the country’s largest known cyclosporiasis…
Trump presses Thune to move reconciliation framework before August recess as tensions mount
President Trump on Friday pressured Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to immediately take up a House-passed budget resolution to advance critical funding for the Iran war despite Thune’s statement on Thursday saying the measure doesn’t have the votes to pass in the Senate. Trump turned the screws on the Senate GOP leader to act…
Elon Musk says he backs ‘normal people’ when asked about support for ‘far right’
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is pushing back on the idea that he supports the “far right,” quipping in a recent interview that he backs “normal people” and slamming the media for its coverage of conservatives. In an interview published Thursday by The Economist, Editor-in-Chief Zanny Minton Beddoes suggested Musk “supports not just the…
11 people indicted in smuggling deaths of 7 migrants in rail cargo container in Texas
A federal indictment was unsealed Friday against 11 people in the smuggling deaths of seven migrants, including a 14-year-old boy, who were hiding inside a sweltering rail cargo container in Texas in May.
US exceeds measles cases in all of 2025 by July 2026
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) tally of 2026 measles cases has officially surpassed the annual total of last year, with more then 2,300 cases reported from across most of the country. As of July 23, the CDC has confirmed 2,318 new measles cases in 2026, compared with 2,289 total cases detected in…
How a push to protect parental rights is reshaping Texas’ foster care system - AP News
How a push to protect parental rights is reshaping Texas’ foster care system AP News
US measles cases reach 35-year high
There have been 2,318 confirmed cases of the virus, higher than last year's total with five months to go.
DNC panel picks South Carolina as first primary state
South Carolina is expected to be the first state in the 2028 Democratic presidential primary contest after the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) rules and bylaws committee voted Friday to approve it as the initial battleground. The committee’s recommendation will now go to the entire Democratic National Committee, which will consider the matter in Austin, Texas,…
Trump fires back at EU over Google’s $1B fine, launches probe
President Trump on Friday slammed the European Union for fining Google over allegedly violating its digital competition law, stating the “illegal and highly discriminatory practice” will be probed in a trade investigation. “The European Union is at it again and, as usual, taking direct aim at GREAT American Companies!” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “This…
Canada opens Gordie Howe bridge without US; Trump says that’s ‘fine’
President Trump said Friday it was “fine” that Canada excluded the U.S. from its ceremony marking the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge after the Trump administration threatened a 50 percent tariff on certain Canadian imports. “Canada disinvited the United States of America to the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge, which is fine,…
Cyclospora outbreak expands to nine US states, health officials say
Federal investigators continue to search for the sources amid the largest number of reported cyclosporiasis cases in US history.
House considering bipartisan ‘kill switch’ bill to regulate AI
I know the phrase "kill switch" immediately raises eyebrows. It sounds dystopian. It sounds like government overreach. But I think that framing misses the more important question. Why are lawmakers from both parties suddenly agreeing that something like this might be necessary?
Alaska officials ask voters to verify citizenship after data error
Alaska sent more than 3,000 letters to voters in the state asking them to verify their citizenship, ahead of the Aug. 18 primary, after a data mix-up between state agencies possibly added noncitizens to the voter rolls. Alaska Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher said during a hearing with state lawmakers that while the division…
This new bridge aimed to show US-Canada unity but instead stoked divisions
A bridge linking Michigan to Ontario is about to open but Canada disinvited US dignitaries from Friday's ceremony.
Watch: Trump announces milestone in efforts to boost domestic nuclear production
President Trump spoke from the White House Friday afternoon as the administration marks a major milestone in expanding domestic nuclear energy. The announcement came just more than a year after Trump signed four executive orders seeking to quadruple the nation’s nuclear power, including making cutbacks to health and environmental considerations. The president was joined by…
MAP: States report new measles cases as virus surpasses alarming benchmark
Cyclospora isn't the only public health crisis the U.S. is contending with in 2026. Measles, one of the world's most contagious viruses, has now spread to 43 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday.
India’s Cockroach movement holds a capital sit-in as police crack down on protests - AP News
India’s Cockroach movement holds a capital sit-in as police crack down on protests AP News
Emotions erupt at Denver airport after ICE detains woman accused of overstaying visa
"At the time, we didn’t know they were targeting her specifically, we thought maybe they were just asking Latina women to talk about their visa status," a witness said.
Netanyahu to meet with Trump, attend Graham funeral as Iran conflict widens
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with President Trump in Washington next week as the widening U.S.-Israeli war with Iran fuels growing concerns about the conflict’s endgame. Netanyahu will travel to Washington on Monday and meet with Trump at the White House, according to his office. He will also attend the funeral of the…
Teen pleads guilty to murder in a 2024 shooting that left 4 dead at Georgia's Apalachee High School
A teenager has pleaded guilty to all 55 counts, including murder, in a shooting nearly two years ago at Apalachee High School in Georgia that killed two students and two teachers.
Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states
Federal health officials on Friday said they have linked cases of a diarrhea-causing parasite tied to shredded lettuce to an additional four states, expanding the scope of the largest U.S. outbreak of cyclospora.
There are already more U.S. measles cases this year than in all of 2025
This year has easily become the U.S.'s worst year for measles since 1991, as major outbreaks in South Carolina, Utah and Arizona have sickened hundreds and smaller clusters of cases sparked in other states.
Romania shoots down unidentified drone breaching its airspace
A Romanian fighter jet shot down a drone that entered the country’s airspace Friday, marking the first time the NATO state has done so. The drone was detected through a radar surveillance system while it was traveling 20 km east of Sulina, a town bordering the Black Sea, which also borders Russia and Ukraine. The…
Ukraine hits Russia's largest online marketplace, hurting small businesses and bringing the war home - AP News
Ukraine hits Russia's largest online marketplace, hurting small businesses and bringing the war home AP News
Trump says Russia, China not ‘participating’ in Iran war ‘in my opinion’
President Trump on Friday said he takes at face value testimony from the leaders of China and Russia that they are not providing weapons to Iran or otherwise “participating” in its war with the United States and Israel. The president’s defense, issued in a statement on his social media site Truth Social, comes after Secretary…
Michigan Democrat refuses to say if she’d back El-Sayed if he wins primary
Editor’s Note: This story was updated to accurately report that Scholten has not endorsed in the Michigan Senate race. A Michigan Democrat is drawing attention with her refusal to say if she would back Democratic Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed over his campaigning with political commentator Hasan Piker and disgraced Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner. Rep.…
Manchin launches effort to elect independent candidates to Congress
Former Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) is returning to politics by announcing a new organization aimed at recruiting and electing independent candidates to Congress. Manchin, 78, launched the Independent Leadership Council (ILC), which is focused on building support and infrastructure for candidates running outside the Democratic and Republican parties in congressional races. He’ll lead the group…
Massie: Hegseth is breaking law with Iran war
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of “breaking the law” on Thursday, arguing the Trump administration is attempting to portray the Iran conflict as two separate wars in order to avoid seeking congressional authorization. Massie made the claim in response to reporting from The New York Times that said the Pentagon lowered…
Singer Chris Brown pleads guilty over bottle attack at a London nightclub - AP News
Singer Chris Brown pleads guilty over bottle attack at a London nightclub AP News
Pennsylvania governor declares LeBron James Day as 76ers set to sign NBA star
LeBron James is reportedly set to finish his storied career as a Philadelphia 76er, and Pennsylvania’s governor celebrated the news with an official proclamation. “By the power vested in the me as the Governor of the great Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a die-hard Sixers fan… I hereby proclaim today to be LEBRON JAMES DAY,” Gov.…
Immigration is a growth strategy for the states that need it most
Many of the states most worried about immigration are also those worried about population loss and workforce shortages.
There are already more US measles cases this year than in all of 2025 - AP News
There are already more US measles cases this year than in all of 2025 AP News
Gas, groceries and back-to-school items are where shoppers might see higher oil prices surface
Already feeling pinched since the start of the Iran war, consumers are likely to feel more pain ahead as oil prices pushed past $100 a barrel Thursday amid renewed fighting and military strikes that have left global oil supplies stranded in the Middle East.
Northern West Bank in lockdown as clashes rock villages and Israel deploys troops in Nablus - AP News
Northern West Bank in lockdown as clashes rock villages and Israel deploys troops in Nablus AP News
The hidden strategy behind Trump’s latest Canada tariffs
The administration has quietly changed the legal and political theory of the U.S.-Canada trade war.
Democrats seize on AI data center backlash that's dividing rural Republicans in places like Texas
When Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, began her campaign last year, candidates weren't talking about — or hearing about — data centers that power artificial intelligence.
Will John Healey fund the UK defense increases he previously demanded?
Healey has moved from defense minister seeking an increase in his agency's budget to leading the ministry that traditionally pushes for reductions in defense spending.
How Jimothy the raccoon became the internet's latest animal obsession
It all began with an innocuous video shared by Seattle resident Kiana Hall on Instagram.
Musk on his involvement in politics: ‘I got carried away’
Tech mogul Elon Musk reflected on his brief venture into politics in a new interview released Thursday, suggesting he “got carried away.” “I think I got a little too involved in politics,” the Tesla and SpaceX CEO told The Economist. “I got carried away frankly.” Musk took an increased interest in politics amid the 2024…
Retirees may need $185K for healthcare, Fidelity estimates
The new estimate from Fidelity Investments is up 7.5% from a year ago.
Loomer meets Zelensky after turnaround on war
Far-right influencer Laura Loomer met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday after publicly reversing her long-held and outspoken opposition to backing Ukraine in its war with Russia, expressing support for the country in a visit to Kyiv. Loomer, who is a loyal ally of President Trump, has frequently criticized U.S. military aid to Ukraine…
GLP-1 drugs could reduce long-term sick leave: Study
Based on Danish data, the study found those on GLP-1s had 17% less long-term absences.
The drug policy debate’s common ground: Better treatment and recovery
Whatever one’s preferred approach, both prohibition and reform depend on the availability of effective treatment and recovery services.
DOJ sues Milwaukee over mask ban for federal agents
The Trump administration sued Milwaukee on Thursday over the city’s ban on law enforcement wearing face coverings while on duty. The Department of Justice (DOJ) argued the measure is unconstitutional when used against federal agents, pointing to the administration’s recent wins in similar legal challenges it launched against California, Virginia and Philadelphia. “This Court should join the growing number of…
The US owes the people of Hong Kong an explanation
Six years ago, the United States drew a line on Hong Kong. That line just quietly disappeared.
Explosions heard near US base in Iraq after Pentagon finishes latest strikes against Iran
Explosive-laden drones targeted a military base in northern Iraq that hosts American forces on Friday, hours after the U.S. military concluded its 13th consecutive night of strikes against Iran. Kurdish security officials said coalition forces shot down five drones over Irbil, Iraq — where troops were stationed at the city’s international airport. A journalist for…
Deadline to file claim in $2.5B settlement over Amazon Prime coming soon
You have just days to submit a claim to receive up to $51.
Todd Blanche is unfit to serve as attorney general
One of the attorney general’s most important jobs is telling the president “no.”
Senate Republican: American public ‘growing weary’ of Iran war
Senate Republican Policy Committee Chair Shelley Moore Capito (W.Va.) said the American public is “growing weary” of the protracted military conflict with Iran, which President Trump initially said would last four to five weeks but instead has dragged on for nearly five months. “I do think that the American public’s growing weary,” Capito told…
A ship linked to China’s military sailed from Baltimore. That should worry US workers
Under normal circumstances and United States law, its journey would be absolutely illegal.
U.S. targets California-born leader of notorious Jalisco cartel
Juan Carlos Gonzalez, also known as "Pelon," is the stepson of "El Mencho" — real name Nemesio Oseguera — who was injured and later died in a military sweep.
US trading partners rip new Trump tariffs: ‘Completely unjustified’
U.S. trading partners including China, Japan and Australia on Friday pushed back against President Trump’s latest round of tariffs, arguing the levies are “completely unjustified.” The new import taxes, ranging from 10 percent to 12.5 percent for 60 countries, took effect just after midnight on Friday and cover 99.4 percent of goods coming into the…
Trump is fighting for the working class, unlike the DSA
Going into the midterms, Trump’s support across most voter groups has dropped, thanks largely to the war with Iran. Democrats will take advantage of that slump, but their forecast gains in November are unlikely to reflect a long-term political reassignment of the American working class.
Union helps employer persecute its own members, then finds out
Rather than serve its purpose by standing up for these two members, union leadership joined the airline in its hostility toward their beliefs.
Trump’s authoritarian midterm tactics
Trump is undermining faith in our elections long before the voting begins.
China slaps export controls on 14 EU entities in retaliation for Russia-related sanctions - AP News
China slaps export controls on 14 EU entities in retaliation for Russia-related sanctions AP News
Watch: Another day, more Trump tariffs - but are they working?
The BBC's Samira Hussain explains how President Trump's tariffs affect US economy, who pays the price, and whether they're working.
Born without a right hand, Britt Apgar is set to play in the Women’s Professional Baseball League - AP News
Born without a right hand, Britt Apgar is set to play in the Women’s Professional Baseball League AP News
Fatal police shooting of man with knife roils Madison, Wisconsin - AP News
Fatal police shooting of man with knife roils Madison, Wisconsin AP News
Laura Loomer meets Zelenskyy in Ukraine after her major reversal on the war - AP News
Laura Loomer meets Zelenskyy in Ukraine after her major reversal on the war AP News
One frame captures a mother’s anguish during a search through a collapsed building in Venezuela - AP News
One frame captures a mother’s anguish during a search through a collapsed building in Venezuela AP News
US military launches new strikes on Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes - AP News
US military launches new strikes on Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes AP News
FDA panel narrowly backs unapproved peptide drugs favored by RFK Jr. and wellness influencers - AP News
FDA panel narrowly backs unapproved peptide drugs favored by RFK Jr. and wellness influencers AP News
Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries as his 10% levies are set to expire Friday - AP News
Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries as his 10% levies are set to expire Friday AP News
US is ready to help end the ‘senseless war’ in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead, Rubio says - AP News
US is ready to help end the ‘senseless war’ in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead, Rubio says AP News
Watch: Driver dressed as Spider-Man whisks man in a wheelchair across busy road
Traffic junction footage captured the moment a man dressed as Spider-Man helped a man cross a busy highway .
Government withdraws subpoenas of 3 reporters for The New York Times after admitting legal errors - AP News
Government withdraws subpoenas of 3 reporters for The New York Times after admitting legal errors AP News
Author Salman Rushdie testifies at terrorism trial of man convicted of stabbing him
Four years after being stabbed on an amphitheater stage, Salman Rushdie sat across a courtroom from his convicted attacker Thursday and told jurors for a second time about the ambush that nearly killed him.
Prime Minister Carney says Canada is ready to respond if Trump’s new tariffs go into effect - AP News
Prime Minister Carney says Canada is ready to respond if Trump’s new tariffs go into effect AP News
Federal judges allow new Tennessee congressional map that splits majority-Black district in Memphis - AP News
Federal judges allow new Tennessee congressional map that splits majority-Black district in Memphis AP News
Ravens cut Heisman Trophy runner-up Diego Pavia on eve of rookie camp - AP News
Ravens cut Heisman Trophy runner-up Diego Pavia on eve of rookie camp AP News
News Wrap: Trump announces new tariffs on dozens of countries
In our news wrap Thursday, the Trump administration is imposing new tariffs on dozens of countries starting the exact moment a prior round of tariffs is set to expire, tensions are running high in Madison, Wisconsin, following the fatal police shooting of a man with a knife and the man who killed Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman was sentenced to life in prison.
Trump reluctant to pressure China after claiming election interference
In his address about foreign interference in elections, President Trump made sweeping claims about China. But when asked this week whether he would raise the issue directly with Beijing, Trump appeared to downplay his own warning. That's unfolding as Democrats are raising concerns about the president's focus on elections and what he and his allies might do ahead of midterms. Liz Landers reports.
FDA considers widening access to peptides promoted by wellness influencers
An FDA advisory committee began a two-day meeting to consider lifting a ban and widening access to seven popular peptides. They have seen a surge of support from wellness influencers and others, including Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Dr. Dhruv Khullar, who wrote the New Yorker article, "Why Are People Injecting Themselves with Peptides?"
Navy revises what information about sailors can be released, citing internal misinterpretation - AP News
Navy revises what information about sailors can be released, citing internal misinterpretation AP News
Man who killed Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman sentenced to life as family describes trauma, loss - AP News
Man who killed Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman sentenced to life as family describes trauma, loss AP News
End of migrant protections creates elder care staffing challenges
Hundreds of thousands of migrants are facing uncertainty after the Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Syrian and Haitian nationals. It's raising alarm among leaders in the senior care industry, who say workers with TPS make up a significant part of a strained workforce. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Katie Smith Sloan of LeadingAge.
Ben Wikler and Geoff Bennett discuss the Democrats' plan on 'Settle In'
There's no shortage of analysis about what's wrong with the Democratic Party. Ben Wikler is focused on what Democrats plan to do about it. The former Wisconsin Democratic Party chair wrote "This Is the Plan," laying out lessons from one of the most closely divided states and what they could mean for Democrats nationwide. Geoff Bennett spoke with him for our PBS News podcast, "Settle In."
Nun speaks out for first time about being detained by ICE while walking to Mass in Texas - AP News
Nun speaks out for first time about being detained by ICE while walking to Mass in Texas AP News
US health officials are investigating a new outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite - AP News
US health officials are investigating a new outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite AP News
What's going on with the US-Saudi nuclear deal?
Less than 24 hours after the agreement was signed, President Trump posted on social media that the deal required Saudi Arabia to sign up to the Abraham Accords.
Police officer's fatal shooting of man with knife roils Madison, Wisconsin
Protesters burst into a Thursday news conference about the police shooting of a homeless man in Madison, taking the microphone from the police chief and arguing with some attendees who said they wanted to hear more about the investigation.
FACT FOCUS: Posts falsely claim Obama urged noncitizens to vote in 2016 - AP News
FACT FOCUS: Posts falsely claim Obama urged noncitizens to vote in 2016 AP News
More than 24 states sue Trump administration after it put conditions on receiving disaster funding - AP News
More than 24 states sue Trump administration after it put conditions on receiving disaster funding AP News
Brent oil tops $100 per barrel, as tumbles for Tesla and Alphabet yank Wall Street lower - AP News
Brent oil tops $100 per barrel, as tumbles for Tesla and Alphabet yank Wall Street lower AP News
AI models' breakout from human control brings a told-you-so moment for technology researchers - AP News
AI models' breakout from human control brings a told-you-so moment for technology researchers AP News
Education Department rescinds disparate impact rule, a key tool used to assess school discrimination - AP News
Education Department rescinds disparate impact rule, a key tool used to assess school discrimination AP News
WATCH: Trump hosts World Series champion LA Dodgers at the White House
President Donald Trump feted Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman and the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House on Thursday, calling the team "one of the great brands anywhere in the world" during a Rose Garden event celebrating its second title in as many years.
Man who killed Minnesota lawmaker sentenced to life as her family describes trauma, loss
Friends and family of Minnesota Democratic lawmaker Melissa Hortman said the man sentenced Thursday to two life terms plus 40 years after pleading guilty to her murder failed to eliminate her legacy but caused enduring fear and fury as he changed their lives forever.
DNA expert ties 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to blood stains found in D4vd's garage - AP News
DNA expert ties 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to blood stains found in D4vd's garage AP News
How protests over a popular minister’s firing sparked Ukraine’s sudden military reset - AP News
How protests over a popular minister’s firing sparked Ukraine’s sudden military reset AP News
Ukraine’s ousted defense minister rejects Zelenskyy’s offer of a different government role - AP News
Ukraine’s ousted defense minister rejects Zelenskyy’s offer of a different government role AP News
A synagogue attack probe exposed a second intended target: A UK defense academy - AP News
A synagogue attack probe exposed a second intended target: A UK defense academy AP News
EU hits Google with $1 billion fine over its Play app store and search - AP News
EU hits Google with $1 billion fine over its Play app store and search AP News
A Czech military helicopter crashes at an air force base, killing 1 soldier on board - AP News
A Czech military helicopter crashes at an air force base, killing 1 soldier on board AP News
Trump role in World Cup red-card ruling for Balogun pushes Norway toward FIFA ethics complaint - AP News
Trump role in World Cup red-card ruling for Balogun pushes Norway toward FIFA ethics complaint AP News
Trump's nuclear deal with Saudis jettisons longstanding US demands
Signing a nuclear pact in the Middle East is a bold move that has drawn criticism in the US and in Israel.
Middle East oil producers step up plans to bypass the Strait of Hormuz - AP News
Middle East oil producers step up plans to bypass the Strait of Hormuz AP News
A new threat by Yemen's Houthis could widen the Iran war and put another trade chokepoint at risk - AP News
A new threat by Yemen's Houthis could widen the Iran war and put another trade chokepoint at risk AP News
Amish Shah wins Democratic congressional primary in Arizona, a blow to the party establishment - AP News
Amish Shah wins Democratic congressional primary in Arizona, a blow to the party establishment AP News
Sex work or starve: Aid workers in Nepal left jobless by USAID cuts turn to sex work to survive - AP News
Sex work or starve: Aid workers in Nepal left jobless by USAID cuts turn to sex work to survive AP News
Wisconsin police officer shoots, kills man on city street near state Capitol in Madison - AP News
Wisconsin police officer shoots, kills man on city street near state Capitol in Madison AP News
Canada's 'powerful' dairy sector is in Trump's trade crosshairs
Canada's industry is in the spotlight after the US president singled it out as one of three main irritants used to justify new tariffs.
Independent autopsy of Nolan Wells finds ‘undetermined’ cause of death - AP News
Independent autopsy of Nolan Wells finds ‘undetermined’ cause of death AP News
House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump’s priorities - AP News
House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump’s priorities AP News
OpenAI blamed a hacking event on its AI models going rogue. Here are some things to know - AP News
OpenAI blamed a hacking event on its AI models going rogue. Here are some things to know AP News
Judge questions difference between Hegseth's testosterone policy and transgender care for troops - AP News
Judge questions difference between Hegseth's testosterone policy and transgender care for troops AP News
US and Saudi Arabia sign new nuclear agreement that could pave way for kingdom to enrich uranium - AP News
US and Saudi Arabia sign new nuclear agreement that could pave way for kingdom to enrich uranium AP News
House votes to limit stock trading by members of Congress, elevating a campaign issue - AP News
House votes to limit stock trading by members of Congress, elevating a campaign issue AP News
Google’s Q2 earnings of $112.11B beat Wall Street’s expectations on AI boom - AP News
Google’s Q2 earnings of $112.11B beat Wall Street’s expectations on AI boom AP News
White House admits it used keywords to kill billions worth of California research grants - AP News
White House admits it used keywords to kill billions worth of California research grants AP News
'It makes me different': Meet the women breaking world records in lumberjack sports
The BBC finds out what is driving the sports' increasing popularity with women and what it takes to be the best.
Watch: Beluga whales travel by plane and lorry to US from closed Canadian marine park
Six beluga whales have arrived in Illinois and Texas after being moved from a Canadian marine park that could no longer care for them.
Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, 2 AP sources say - AP News
Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, 2 AP sources say AP News
OpenAI says its AI technology acted on its own in an 'unprecedented' hack of another company - AP News
OpenAI says its AI technology acted on its own in an 'unprecedented' hack of another company AP News
US civil rights agency moves to end demographic data collection after 60 years - AP News
US civil rights agency moves to end demographic data collection after 60 years AP News
Canada's Carney under pressure to fight back against Trump tariffs
The Canadian leader must weigh whether to make more concessions or take a tough stance as difficult trade talks drag on.
Why World Cup can be game-changer for ambitious MLS
Can the success of the 2026 World Cup help MLS become one of the world's elite leagues?
Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthis say they will block Saudi shipping at Red Sea gateway - AP News
Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthis say they will block Saudi shipping at Red Sea gateway AP News
Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese - AP News
Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese AP News
Will the Tate brothers be extradited from the US to the UK?
Andrew and Tristan Tate are set to face extradition proceedings in the US as British prosecutors issued 38 new charges against the brothers.
US launches more airstrikes against Iran after announcing another death of a service member - AP News
US launches more airstrikes against Iran after announcing another death of a service member AP News
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami, US Marshals Service tells AP - AP News
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami, US Marshals Service tells AP AP News
US military launches new airstrikes to ‘swiftly punish’ Iran for deaths of US troops - AP News
US military launches new airstrikes to ‘swiftly punish’ Iran for deaths of US troops AP News
AP Exclusive: ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior, family and records say - AP News
AP Exclusive: ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior, family and records say AP News
Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone - AP News
Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone AP News
White House report brands Smithsonian leadership as radical activists who can’t be trusted - AP News
White House report brands Smithsonian leadership as radical activists who can’t be trusted AP News