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A powerful heat dome brought unseasonable and record-breaking temperatures to millions of residents across the central and southern United States as astronomical summer neared its end.
The United States Department of State has extended visa sanctions on Palestinian Authority and Palestine Liberation Organization officials, barring President Mahmoud Abbas from New York for the second consecutive year.
Actor Sydney Sweeney has repeatedly found herself at the center of cultural debates, turning her public appearances and promotional campaigns into a modern Rorschach test for American politics and feminism.
Beijing has strongly criticized a newly passed US legislative proposal that introduces steep tariffs on major buyers of Russian energy commodities, stating the measure lacks international legal basis.
U.S. President Donald Trump's realignment of military forces in Europe is prompting at least eight NATO member countries to diversify away from American defense reliance.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is planning to meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York City to discuss artificial intelligence, trade, and rare earths ahead of an upcoming presidential summit.
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which authorizes tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy.
The United States, Denmark, and Greenland have reached a new pact granting the U.S. permanent military presence and blocking adversaries from building bases on the island.
The United States, Denmark, and Greenland have announced a new agreement granting Washington expanded military access and barring adversaries from sensitive investments, following months of territorial threats.
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth agreed to bolster alliance capabilities amid ongoing revisions to Tokyo's security framework.
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have reportedly launched attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, deepening regional instability and prompting renewed concern from the United States, according to CBS News reports.
Denmark and Greenland have asserted that a newly reached agreement with the United States will not compromise Greenland's sovereignty, even as questions persist regarding the exact scope of future American military presence.
United States officials announced the transfer of 18 suspects to Florida to stand trial for the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.
Denmark and Greenland have asserted that a new agreement with the United States will protect their sovereignty, even as U.S. President Donald Trump claimed the arrangement grants Washington permanent security control.
Denmark and Greenland have asserted that an upcoming agreement with the United States will not compromise Greenland's sovereignty, even as U.S. President Donald Trump claimed the deal grants Washington permanent security control.
US Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet K. Dhillon has ignited discussions across conservative circles after publicly stating she deals with daily racist remarks, prompting mixed reactions from supporters and commentators.
According to a media report citing anonymous sources, American forces prepared to intercept a Chinese ship in West Asia earlier this year after an AI-assisted intelligence assessment incorrectly flagged it for carrying nuclear weapons components.
Iran's military central command has warned that any major new offensive by the United States and its regional allies will be met with sustained retaliation, declaring that local allies will be treated as direct parties to the conflict.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf announced that the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until Tehran's seven conditions are met, while senior security official Mohsen Rezaei stated that the demands have been communicated to Washington via Qatari mediators.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a planned triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery will double as a military complex housing drones, snipers, and ammunition.
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly prepared sweeping sanctions targeting the entire International Criminal Court, intensifying Washington's long-standing push against the global tribunal.
Major US media outlets have launched a legal challenge against the Trump administration following a ban that denied their journalists entry to the White House, prompting other networks to suspend pooled television coverage.
US President Donald Trump announced that Washington is working on a major fertilizer agreement with Belarus to lower costs for American farmers and challenge Canadian suppliers, marking a notable shift in US-Minsk relations.
Eighteen suspects arrested in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were extradited from Haiti to the United States on Sunday, concluding a stalled local judicial process and shifting the remaining prosecutions to Florida.
Tehran warns any new U.S. assault will expand the geography of the war with new weapons, while President Trump weighs multiple options and regional fighting intensifies.
Major US media outlets have filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration following a White House ban, prompting other networks to suspend pooled TV coverage.
US President Donald Trump says his proposed 250-foot triumphal arch near Washington, DC, will be updated to serve as a military complex equipped for drones and snipers.
The US Federal Aviation Administration enacted ground stops at several major East Coast airports after an equipment outage disrupted air traffic control systems in the busy northeast airspace.
North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles into eastern waters on Sunday, according to South Korea's military, continuing a series of weapons tests amid stalled diplomacy and regional tensions.
US President Donald Trump says updated plans for his proposed triumphal arch near Washington, DC, will include a military complex designed to store ammunition and deploy drones and snipers.
The United States, Denmark and Greenland are moving to formalize a new Arctic security agreement. Here is what is known about the deal, the military changes, Greenland's sovereignty and what remains unclear.
President Donald Trump has repeatedly said Greenland matters to U.S. security. Here are the strategic reasons publicly cited, from Arctic geography and defense to critical minerals and competition with Russia and China.
United States President Donald Trump announced that a planned monumental arch in Washington, DC, will double as a military complex for storing drones and sniper ammunition, drawing sharp criticism and legal pushback.
United States diplomatic missions across the Middle East have issued urgent security alerts, warning American citizens of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and rapid conflict escalation after Houthi rebel strikes targeted Saudi Arabia.
United States embassies across the Middle East issued heightened security alerts for American citizens, warning of potential flight cancellations and airspace closures as regional hostilities expand.
Eighteen suspects accused of participating in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise have been flown from Port-au-Prince to Florida to face federal trial.
The Netherlands is preparing for impending U.S. sanctions against the International Criminal Court, exploring measures to maintain staff payments, protect witnesses, and secure detention facilities.
Reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico had their press badges confiscated and were barred from entering the White House following a ban announced by US President Donald Trump.
A surge in extremist settler violence in the West Bank has sparked rare condemnation from US officials and rattled international allies, testing Israel's historic strategic partnership with Washington.
Russia and China have vetoed a U.S.-led UN Security Council resolution that sought to extend monitoring of international sanctions against Iran, creating a significant oversight gap.
A Vermont jury has found Jason Eaton guilty of attempted murder for shooting three Palestinian college students in 2023, rejecting his insanity defence.
A United Nations-mandated fact-finding mission has concluded that the United States may have committed war crimes during two February strikes in Iran that hit a primary school and a sports complex, killing dozens of civilians. The White House has strongly rejected the findings.
United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that all Iranian airlines face a global grounding, as Washington threatens international airports, fuel suppliers, and ticketing companies with exclusion from the US dollar system if they service Iranian carriers.
The European Union has formally asked the United States to reverse its decision denying entry visas to Palestinian officials, including leader Mahmoud Abbas, preventing them from attending the upcoming UN General Assembly in New York.
Ed Sheeran's US tour has been plunged into crisis after rapper Macklemore was dropped following an on-stage pro-Palestinian protest, leaving ticketholders divided over whether to attend upcoming shows.
The United States government has formally asked lawmakers to approve a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia amid intensifying fighting in Yemen.
President Donald Trump announced a new agreement with Denmark and Greenland addressing U.S. security concerns, permanent basing rights, and investment restrictions on nations like China and Russia.
The United States has denied a visa to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and other officials, forcing him to address the UN General Assembly via video for the second consecutive year.
Human rights experts commissioned by the United Nations' top human rights body have found reasonable grounds to believe the United States committed war crimes during two separate airstrikes in Iran.
Chinese technology giant Huawei is facing a landmark criminal trial in Brooklyn federal court, where US prosecutors have accused the company of racketeering, technology theft, and sanctions violations spanning two decades.
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