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Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz as fighting flares in Lebanon. The U.S. team seals its place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup with a 2-0 win over Australia. Giorgia Meloni accuses Donald Trump of fabricating a story about her. And China may overtake France as the biggest ...  Show more

Vice President JD Vance warns Israel the U.S. is its last ally, as he pulls out of a trip to Switzerland for Iran peace talks. Republicans tear apart President Donald Trump’s Iran deal. Ukraine brings the war to Moscow in its most significant strike yet. New York finally gets its ...  Show more

In a blow to free speech, TV host Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show was suspended from ABC’s lineup after the comedian made jokes about President Donald Trump’s relationship with the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk.The 22-year-old suspect in Kirk’s killing was charged on Tue ...  Show more

President Trump walks back a weekend social media post warning Chicago is “about to find out why it’s called the Department of WAR,” while the city braces for possible immigration crackdowns and National Guard deployment. Jury selection begins for Ryan Routh, the man accused of a ...  Show more

The man arrested in Colorado for an attack on people demonstrating in support of Israeli hostages being held by Hamas is facing a federal hate crime charge and multiple felonies. A second round of talks between Russia and Ukraine did not result in a ceasefire but the two countrie ...  Show more

The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady despite rising inflation, while President Trump calls for rate cuts as tariffs take effect. A federal judge rules against blocking the government's takeover of the U.S. Institute of Peace, despite concerns over heavy-handed tactics. ...  Show more