Uganda closes its border with Congo as cases of a rare Ebola type surge
Ugandan authorities ordered the closure of the border with Congo amid a surge in Ebola cases. A local Ebola task force made the decision.
Teen charged with killing stepsister on Carnival Cruise could be jailed until trial
A judge is expected to decide if a teenager charged with killing his stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship will stay free as he awaits trial.
Wall Street hangs near its records as oil prices ease
U.S. stocks are hanging near their records as oil prices fall. The S&P 500 rose Wednesday and added to its all-time high set the day before.
US will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war, new analysis finds
U.S. military contractors will need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of three key weapons systems used in the Iran war.
ICE detainees are dying by suicide at an ‘alarming’ rate, an AP investigation finds
Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees are dying by suicide at a pace that’s unprecedented in the agency’s two-decade history.
These 3 Orange County Assembly races are ones in the 2026 June primary election
The races have drawn a bevy of candidates — along with oodles of money from groups associated with Airbnb, Google and Meta, as well as casinos, crypto and hotels.
How parents can promote healthier attitudes toward nutrition and body image
Serious concerns about how social media shapes adolescents’ eating habits, body image, and relationship with food are being raised.
Biden sues Justice Department to stop release of audio and transcripts tied to special counsel probe
Joe Biden sued the DOJ to block the release of audio and transcripts obtained by the special counsel who investigated his classified documents case.
Israel says it killed new Hamas military leader in Gaza
Israel says it has killed the new leader of Hamas' military wing, Mohammed Odeh, in airstrikes on Gaza City that killed at least 5 people.
What’s required when renewing your driver’s license if you’re over 70?
In October 2024, rules for renewing a license for those 70 and older changed, writes Amy Bentley