Trump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday
Aug 05, 2026
CAIRO (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said a deal on the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday, as Iran and Oman inched toward an agreement to reopen the critical waterway and potentially help…
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Michigan reports the first 2 US deaths related to a diarrhea-causing parasite
Aug 04, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — Two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan, state health officials announced Monday, the first deaths confirmed in the U.S. related to the microscopic parasite. The Michigan Department of Health and Human…
Fires near Spokane, Washington, have burned 600 structures and forced 60,000 evacuations
Aug 03, 2026
SPOKANE (AP) -- Wildfires in eastern Washington state forced the evacuation of 60,000 people in the Spokane area while destroying at least 600 homes, businesses and other structures, authorities said Sunday. The fires in and around Spokane,…
Oil companies are expected to reap big profits because of US-Iran conflict
Jul 31, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Analysts are expecting major oil companies to report raking in large spring profits while fighting between Iran and the U.S. impeded petroleum shipments and consumers around the world paid more for…
Between prices and a diarrhea-causing parasite, lettuce is causing hard times at some restaurants
Jul 30, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) -- It’s been a choppy year for restaurants that lean into lettuce. Lettuce prices rose sharply in the first half of 2026 due to hot weather in Arizona, where about one-third of America’s…
Despite frustration over high prices, Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates unchanged -- for now
Jul 29, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve policymakers are losing patience with inflation, but they may not be ready to turn their frustration into action -- not this week anyway. Meeting in Washington Tuesday and Wednesday, the…
Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Jul 28, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge ruled Monday that there is enough evidence to put D4vd on trial in the killing and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who authorities said had threatened to expose their relationship and…
US military launches new strikes on Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes
Jul 24, 2026
CAIRO (AP) — The U.S. military launched the 13th night of strikes Thursday against Iran, targeting key military and commercial sites as clashes continued to escalate over shipping routes. The attacks came after Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi…
EU hits Google with $1 billion fine over its Play app store and search
Jul 23, 2026
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Thursday hit Google with a fine of 890 million euros ($1 billion) after it said the technology behemoth broke digital antitrust regulations by setting up Google Play and…
House passes temporary government funding bill months early to avoid election season shutdown
Jul 22, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House moved Tuesday to head-off a potential government shutdown before this fall's critical midterm elections by passing a bill to fund the federal government through Dec. 4. The deadline for action…