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Texas shooting leaves 1 dead and 9 injured as police are in a standoff with a suspect
One person died and nine others are in the hospital after a shooting incident in Midland, Texas, prompted a police standoff on Friday.
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Downtown Disney welcomes HBCU marching band during Yardfest
The drumline performance kicks off Celebrate Soulfully on June 19.
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Pope tells traffickers of migrants in the Canary Islands: Stop, repent or face God’s wrath
Pope Leo XIV is warning human traffickers in the Canary Islands that they will face God’s wrath for exploiting the desperation of migrants.
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Iranians endure war fatigue and soaring prices as conflict deepens domestic woes
Iranians struggle with economic crisis and war as officials weigh potential deal terms regarding nuclear programs and regional stability.
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Democrats blame the party, each other and themselves in CA-40 June primary shutout
GOP Reps. Ken Calvert and Young Kim are set to advance in a district designed to be a stronghold for Republicans. But Democratic voters and candidates say CA-40 isn't a…
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Doctors Without Borders says one of its staff among women detained in Afghanistan for violating dress code
Doctors Without Borders has said that one of its paramedic was among women arrested in Afghanistan for alleged dress code violations.
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Patagonia is suing Pattie Gonia, a drag queen performer with an environmental message
Patagonia the clothing brand is suing Pattie Gonia the drag queen with an environmental message for trademark infringement for $1.
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Ahead of G7, Carney softens tone toward Trump with trade talks at stake
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to be more muted in his criticism of President Donald Trump at the G7 summit in Europe.
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US and Iran are close to a deal to end their war, officials say
U.S. and Iran are nearing an agreement to dismantle nuclear programs and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iranian woman among migrants deported from the US to the Central African Republic
Attorneys say an Iranian woman is among a group of people who have been deported to the Central African Republic from the United States.