Historic Airlift to Move 30 Big Cats From Argentina to Sanctuaries Abroad
Four Paws is relocating 30 big cats from a former Argentine zoo to sanctuaries in South Africa and the US in its largest-ever rescue mission.
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Trump links higher fuel costs to Iran policy, floats Hormuz claim
Trump urges Americans to accept higher gas prices as the cost of confronting Iran, and says he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory.
Quick-Thinking Phoenix Controller Averts Disaster as Two Flights Share Call Sign
A Phoenix controller prevented a potential collision when two American Airlines jets shared the same flight number, keeping them safely separated.
Trump touts falling crime numbers in New York police academy visit
President Trump visited a Nassau County police academy to promote new FBI crime statistics showing a decline in violent crime in 2025.
Prosecutors Trim Charges in Retrial of Man Accused of Starting Palisades Fire
Federal prosecutors filed a new indictment with fewer charges against the man accused of starting the deadly Palisades fire, ahead of his fall retrial.
Appeals Court Upholds Subpoena in Gender-Affirming Care Probe
A federal appeals court upheld a DOJ subpoena against QueerDoc, saying Trump's policy stance on gender care isn't improper grounds to quash it.
Zambia resumes vote count under security after attacks on poll staff
Zambia restarted presidential vote counting under heightened security after attacks on poll staff and theft of ballots.
Federal Judge Blocks Idaho From Prosecuting Doctors for Health-Protecting Abortions
A federal judge ruled Idaho's abortion ban cannot be used to prosecute doctors for procedures protecting a patient's health or preventing self-harm.
Cambridge Professor Who Resigned Amid Plagiarism Claims Found Dead
Jason Arday, who resigned from Cambridge amid plagiarism allegations, was found dead at his home in London. Police say the death is not suspicious.
Four more belugas reach Chicago aquarium in Marineland relocation
Four belugas from shuttered Marineland park arrive at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, part of a larger relocation of 30 whales and four dolphins.
Murdaugh Retrial Moved From Rural County; Dismissal Bid Pending
Judge moves Alex Murdaugh's murder retrial out of Colleton County, citing publicity and jury taint; dismissal motion deferred.
La Jolla man pleads guilty to kicking sea lion at beach
An 18-year-old San Diego man pleaded guilty to kicking a protected sea lion at La Jolla Cove, facing up to a year in prison.
Latin American assets head for steep weekly fall as Brazil jitters and AI rotation bite
Latin American stocks and currencies are set for their biggest weekly losses in months, led by Brazil's selloff amid election jitters and a global rotation toward AI-heavy Asian markets.
Oil jumps over $1 as tanker attacks rattle Strait of Hormuz
Crude futures rose over $1 on tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and no progress in US-Iran talks.
Houthi Missiles Strike Yemen's Mocha Port, Killing Four Civilians
Yemen's government says Houthi ballistic missiles hit Mocha port, killing four civilians and setting fishing boats ablaze.
Five years on, Kabul woman scavenges to keep family alive
A Kabul woman's daily struggle to support her family by scavenging and begging, five years after the Taliban's return to power.
Trump Vows Severe Economic Pressure on Iran as Conflict Drags On
Trump says US will impose severe economic measures on Iran, with Treasury Secretary hinting at unprecedented actions next week.
As Iran Talks Stall, Washington Turns to Vienna and Athens
With US-Iran talks stalled, Washington's diplomacy now includes Austria and Greece, whose ministers spoke with Tehran amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
House Democrats Pour $6 Million More Into Cleveland Race as Miller Refuses to Quit
House Majority PAC adds $6M to Cleveland ad buys after Rep. Max Miller stays in race despite abuse probe.
Trump dismisses record carrier deployment as 'not nearly long enough'
Trump says the USS Abraham Lincoln's record deployment supporting Iran operations is 'not nearly long enough,' dismissing concerns raised by lawmakers and families.
Ex-New Mexico Lawmaker Convicted in School Funds Kickback Scheme
A former New Mexico House majority leader was convicted of federal fraud charges for funneling school funds to a friend's company.