Gulf of Mexico likely to spin up a tropical system next week
Accuweather tracker June 15 (UPI) -- The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is just two weeks old, but AccuWeather hurricane experts have already been tracking a…
Why many California Indian tribes still lack U.S. recognition
Book Review Unrecognized in California: Federal Acknowledgment and the San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians By Olivia M. ChilcoteUniversity of Washington Press: 218 pages,…
U.S. sanctions ‘extremist’ Israeli group that blocks aid trucks from entering Gaza
The Israeli Tzav 9 group has called for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency to leave Jerusalem and accused the agency of aiding Hamas…
‘Largest neo-Nazi group in Sweden’ now designated as terrorist organization by U.S.
June 14 (UPI) -- The U.S. State Department Friday designated the Nordic Resistance Movement and three of its leaders as Specially Designated Global Terrorists. Three…
Despite House contempt resolution, DOJ says it will not prosecute Merrick Garland
1 of 2 | The Justice Department said Attorney General Merrick Garland's refusal to answer a congressional subpeona "did not constitute a crime." File Photo…
President Biden says he won’t offer commutation to son Hunter
FASANO, Italy — President Biden says he will not use his presidential powers to lessen the eventual sentence that his son Hunter will receive for his…
At liftoff, SpaceX scrubs Starlink launch for 3rd time
SpaceX on Friday aborted a launch of 22 more Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Two previous attempts Wednesday…
Investigation into OceanGate sub implosion delayed, Coast Guard says
The investigation into the OceanGate submersible's implosion revealed the company's CEO repeatedly skirted safety regulations to make the expedition possible. Photo by U.S. Coast Guard…
U.S. punishes Israeli extremists accused of blocking, ransacking humanitarian aid for Gaza
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration Friday took the unusual step of blacklisting a group of Israelis implicated in the looting and destroying of life-saving humanitarian aid…
Pope Francis to speak at G7 on AI; hold meetings with U.S. President Joe Biden, other world leaders
World News // 5 hours ago U.S., Britain, Canada raise alarm over Russia meddling in Moldova's election June 14 (UPI) -- The United States, Canada…
Judge blocks Biden’s rule protecting LGBTQ students in four states
President Joe Biden and Secretary of the Department of Education Miguel Cardona seen listening during a meeting at White House in October 2022. On Thursday,…
Texas inmate, wielding knife, escapes after court appearance
Texas inmate Joshua Nigel Thomas Sanders, 35, escaped using a knife after a court appearance in Houston Thursday. Courtesy of Harris County Sheriff's Office. June…
DOJ issues critical report of Phoenix PD’s ‘pattern or practice’ of unlawful force
1 of 3 | The Phoenix Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 2 said they “could not be more disappointed” in what it called the Justice…
Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay share the lead at U.S. Open
PINEHURST, N.C. — Rory McIlroy had his first bogey-free round in a major since his last time winning one 10 years ago, a five-under 65 that…
State Department gives 37 U.S. colleges grants to expand study abroad programs
1 of 2 | U.S. President Joe Biden in Aug. 2022 signed into law H.R. 4346, known as the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022,…
U.S., Europe clear way to $50-billion Ukraine loan using Russian assets
BORGO EGNAZIA, Italy — The United States and European countries have agreed to lock up sanctioned Russian assets until Moscow pays reparations for its invasion of…
Opinion: The Supreme Court did the right thing on mifepristone
The same Supreme Court that overruled Roe vs. Wade two years ago on Thursday followed well-established constitutional principles to dismiss a lawsuit that sought to…
HHS announces $11 million to create rural medical residency programs
Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra speaks during a Senate Finance Committee hearing at the U.S. Capitol on March 14.…
Senate to vote on Democratic package to protect rights to IVF
1 of 2 | The Senate will vote Thursday on a package of bills aiming to protect access to in vitro fertilization. File Photo by…
Houthi sea drone badly damages ship in Red Sea; U.S. destroys missile launchers
U.S. military forces launched attacks on Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen destroying three anti-ship cruise missile launchers and a drone over the Red Sea after the…