Trump announces $25 billion for "Golden Dome" missile defense system
President Trump wants a "Golden Dome" missile defense system like Israel's Iron Dome.
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Mexico City mayor's secretary and adviser shot dead in street
Mayor Clara Brugada, who holds the second most powerful political post in Mexico, said her secretary Ximena Guzmán and adviser José Muñoz were killed.
Famous spy's possessions recovered 60 years after he was hanged
Eli Cohen's remains have yet to be returned to Israel, where he is regarded as a national hero.
Elon Musk says he intends to still be Tesla CEO for years to come
Billionaire Elon Musk says he's committed to still being CEO of Tesla in five years from now.
Netanyahu says even his allies can't take "images of mass famine" in Gaza
Israel lets limited aid into Gaza, easing its blockade as Netanyahu says his allies can't tolerate "images of mass famine" in the war-torn Palestinian territory.
Children among 7 killed in Mexico shooting; cartel messages left behind
The violent crime in Guanajuato is linked to conflict between the Santa Rosa de Lima gang and the Jalisco New Generation cartel, one of the most powerful in Mexico.
Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen forced into draw against "the world"
"Magnus Carlsen vs. The World" online chess game ends in a draw, with the grandmaster lauding his 143,000 opponents' "very, very sound chess."
Train kills elephant in Sri Lanka's latest wildlife-railway accident
A Sri Lankan express train has fatally struck an elephant despite new safety measures introduced after the same train killed 7 elephants in a previous crash.
Hawaii's once-vivid coral reefs are "all bleached white"
Coral reefs in Honolulu and other coastal areas are undergoing what experts say is the world's worst coral bleaching event.
Lufthansa plane flew 10 minutes without pilot during medical emergency in 2024
The co-pilot of a Lufthansa flight lost consciousness while the captain was using the bathroom, and the plane flew for about 10 minutes before the captain returned.
Minneapolis' Mother Soki goes viral with help from Ellie Goulding
When Annie Tammearu, also known as Mother Soki, created the song "Rivet Gun" in her humble apartment in Minneapolis, she never expected that Grammy award-winning pop star Ellie Goulding would take notice.
Hostage Edan Alexander's parents share the joy of a long-awaited reunion
Freed U.S.-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander's parents talk about learning their long wait was over, a joyous reunion, and their anxiety for 58 other families.
65,000 Airbnb rental listings ordered to be blocked in Spain
Spain has ordered Airbnb to block more than 65,000 holiday listings over rule violations, the Consumer Rights Ministry said.
Caught on camera: Monkeys kidnap babies of another species
The scientists nicknamed one capuchin kidnapper Joker because the scar at the side of its mouth reminded them of the "Batman" villain.
Jim Morrison bust found 37 years after it was stolen from grave
The sculpture, missing since 1988, was found during a search tied to a fraud case led by the Paris public prosecutor's office, a source close to the investigation told AFP.
Lawmakers see video of boat strike, say admiral testified there was no kill order
"What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service," Democratic Rep. Jim Himes said.
Grand jury refuses to re-indict Letitia James
Federal prosecutors on Thursday presented an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to a grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia.
Supreme Court allows Texas GOP to use new redistricted map for now
Texas approved a new congressional map this summer after Trump urged state GOP lawmakers to craft new House district lines to help Republicans hold onto their majority in the 2026 midterms.
FBI arrests suspect in 2021 D.C. pipe bomb case, identified as Virginia man
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Trump thinks tariff revenue could replace income taxes. Is that possible?
President Trump suggested Americans won't have to pay personal income taxes "in the not-too-distant future" because of rising U.S. tariffs.
U.S. tightens immigration work permits in latest move to expand crackdown
The Trump administration said it would reduce the period of time that work permits are valid for refugees, asylees and other immigrants granted legal protections in the U.S.
Trump hires new architect for ballroom
The current architect, with whom President Trump has some disagreements, will remain on the White House ballroom team, sources said.
CDC panel postpones vote on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
Massive great white shark named Contender pings off Carolinas
Contender, a nearly 14-foot long white shark, has traveled nearly 5,000 miles since he was tagged by the research group OCEARCH.