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What to know about the US warships sent to South America and the reaction in Venezuela
Read full article: What to know about the US warships sent to South America and the reaction in VenezuelaThe United States is boosting its maritime force in the waters off Venezuela to combat threats from Latin American drug cartels, with the expected arrival of more vessels to the area next week.
So far, so good for Naomi Osaka and her new coach at the US Open
Read full article: So far, so good for Naomi Osaka and her new coach at the US OpenNaomi Osaka is back in the third round of the U.S. Open for the first time since 2021, the year after she won her second championship at Flushing Meadows.
The Treasury Department wants US banks to monitor for suspected Chinese money laundering networks
Read full article: The Treasury Department wants US banks to monitor for suspected Chinese money laundering networksThe Treasury Department wants U.S. financial institutions to monitor for suspected Chinese money laundering networks handling funds that are used to fuel the flood of fentanyl across American communities.
US economy grows 3.3% in second quarter, government says, in second estimate of April-June growth
Read full article: US economy grows 3.3% in second quarter, government says, in second estimate of April-June growthThe U.S. economy rebounded this spring from a first-quarter downturn caused by fallout from President Donald Trump’s trade wars.
Rwanda says 7 deportees arrived from the US in August under agreement with Washington
Read full article: Rwanda says 7 deportees arrived from the US in August under agreement with WashingtonAuthorities in Rwanda say seven migrants have been transferred from the United States to the East African country under a deportation agreement with the U.S. The Rwanda government said Thursday the deportees arrived in mid-August.
Japan's chief trade envoy postpones US trip as Tokyo calls for faster action on its tariffs deal
Read full article: Japan's chief trade envoy postpones US trip as Tokyo calls for faster action on its tariffs dealJapan’s top trade negotiator has abruptly canceled a trip to Washington aimed at issuing a joint statement on a tariffs deal with the Trump administration.
Dispatcher shakes it off after announcing Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement over scanner
Read full article: Dispatcher shakes it off after announcing Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement over scannerA day after Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement, some wild details are emerging about how folks spread the news.
Mexico suspends postal shipments to the US over latest tariff confusion
Read full article: Mexico suspends postal shipments to the US over latest tariff confusionMexico says its postal service is suspending package shipments to the United States, following similar steps taken by countries from the European Union and elsewhere.
Postal services that suspended US shipments need time to prepare for new tariffs, UN agency says
Read full article: Postal services that suspended US shipments need time to prepare for new tariffs, UN agency saysThe United Nations agency that coordinates international mail deliveries says it's working to get small parcels dispatched to the United States again by resolving confusion over the pending elimination of a U.S. tariff exemption.
Novak Djokovic drops 1st set to a qualifier but advances to 3rd round of US Open
Read full article: Novak Djokovic drops 1st set to a qualifier but advances to 3rd round of US OpenNovak Djokovic overcame a slow start to beat Zachary Svajda, remaining unbeaten for his career in the first two rounds of the U.S. Open.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia requests asylum in the US, hoping to prevent his deportation to Uganda
Read full article: Kilmar Abrego Garcia requests asylum in the US, hoping to prevent his deportation to UgandaLawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose case has come to encapsulate much of President Donald Trump’s hard-line immigration agenda, say he wants to seek asylum in the United States.
Denmark summons US envoy over claims of interference in Greenland
Read full article: Denmark summons US envoy over claims of interference in GreenlandThe top U.S. diplomat in Denmark has been summoned by the government after a report that people connected to President Donald Trump have been carrying out covert influence operations in Greenland.
Trump administration is investing in US rare earths in a push to break China's grip
Read full article: Trump administration is investing in US rare earths in a push to break China's gripThe U.S. is ramping up efforts to boost production of crucial components used in electric vehicles, smartphones and fighter jets.
Venus Williams will compete in women's doubles at the US Open with 2021 finalist Leylah Fernandez
Read full article: Venus Williams will compete in women's doubles at the US Open with 2021 finalist Leylah FernandezVenus Williams will compete in women’s doubles at the U.S. Open after receiving a wild-card entry with 2021 singles runner-up Leylah Fernandez.
A US tariff exemption for small orders ends Friday. It's a big deal to some shoppers and businesses
Read full article: A US tariff exemption for small orders ends Friday. It's a big deal to some shoppers and businessesLow-value imports are losing their duty-free status in the U.S. this week as part of President Donald Trump's agenda for making the nation less dependent on foreign goods.
Cadillac picks Bottas and Pérez for F1 debut in 2026, prioritizing experience over American drivers
Read full article: Cadillac picks Bottas and Pérez for F1 debut in 2026, prioritizing experience over American driversCadillac has chosen Formula 1 veterans Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez for its first F1 lineup, bypassing an American driver.
Livingston man charged for impersonating FBI agent in nearly $100K scheme
Read full article: Livingston man charged for impersonating FBI agent in nearly $100K schemeA 35-year-old East Texas man appeared in federal court Monday on charges of attempting to commit bank fraud, aggravated identity theft and impersonating an officer or employee of the United States, U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced.
What to know about Trump deportation policies that could send Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda
Read full article: What to know about Trump deportation policies that could send Kilmar Abrego Garcia to UgandaEfforts by U.S. immigration officials to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda, a country to which the Salvadoran national has no ties, has again focused attention third-country deportations.
Indonesia hosts annual US-led combat drills with Indo-Pacific allies
Read full article: Indonesia hosts annual US-led combat drills with Indo-Pacific alliesIndonesia and the United States began annual joint military exercises on Monday together with forces from a dozen other countries, as the U.S. pushes its allies to take threats from China more seriously.
Back home in Maryland, Kilmar Abrego Garcia faces deportation again as he reports to ICE office
Read full article: Back home in Maryland, Kilmar Abrego Garcia faces deportation again as he reports to ICE officeKilmar Abrego Garcia faces deportation to Uganda after checking in with immigration officials on Monday in Baltimore.
Brianna Decker continues transition from playing to coaching in being hired as PWHL Frost assistant
Read full article: Brianna Decker continues transition from playing to coaching in being hired as PWHL Frost assistantBrianna Decker, a former U.S. national team forward, has transitioned from playing to coaching after a career-ending injury at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games.
Ben Shelton and Taylor Fritz get the American men off to a strong start at the US Open
Read full article: Ben Shelton and Taylor Fritz get the American men off to a strong start at the US OpenThere’s a larger contingent of Americans in the U.S. Open men’s bracket than at any time in the past quarter-century.
European postal services suspend shipment of packages to US over tariffs
Read full article: European postal services suspend shipment of packages to US over tariffsMultiple postal services around Europe say they are suspending the shipment of many packages to the United States amid a lack of clarity over new import duties.
South Korea's president highlights friendly ties in Japan before key summit with Trump
Read full article: South Korea's president highlights friendly ties in Japan before key summit with TrumpSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung has held his first full summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo.
US women keep reaching Slam finals and claiming titles. Can an American man win the 2025 US Open?
Read full article: US women keep reaching Slam finals and claiming titles. Can an American man win the 2025 US Open?If there’s such a thing as momentum from tournament to tournament in tennis, the American men have some right now.
The Latest: Justice Department releases transcript interviews with Ghislaine Maxwell
Read full article: The Latest: Justice Department releases transcript interviews with Ghislaine MaxwellThe Justice Department has released transcripts of interviews its No. 2 official did with Jeffrey Epstein’s imprisoned former girlfriend as the Trump administration scrambles to present itself as transparent amid a fierce backlash over an earlier refusal to disclose a trove of records from the sex-trafficking case.
Australian and Philippine defense chiefs meet as disputes simmer over the South China Sea
Read full article: Australian and Philippine defense chiefs meet as disputes simmer over the South China SeaAustralia’s defense minister and his Philippine counterpart are meeting in Manila for talks spotlighting their concern over Beijing’s actions in the South China Sea.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, free for now from jail, could be deported to Uganda. Here's what to know
Read full article: Kilmar Abrego Garcia, free for now from jail, could be deported to Uganda. Here's what to knowThe Trump administration plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he declined a plea deal involving deportation to Costa Rica.
Trump administration is reviewing all 55 million foreigners with US visas for any violations
Read full article: Trump administration is reviewing all 55 million foreigners with US visas for any violationsThe Trump administration says it’s reviewing more than 55 million foreigners who have valid U.S. visas for any violations that could lead to deportation.
Illegal immigration hit a record-high of 14 million in the US in 2023, Pew report finds
Read full article: Illegal immigration hit a record-high of 14 million in the US in 2023, Pew report findsA closely watched report says the number of people in the United States illegally surged to an all-time high of 14 million in 2023.
The Latest: Trump thanks police and troops as DC crackdown on crime and immigration intensifies
Read full article: The Latest: Trump thanks police and troops as DC crackdown on crime and immigration intensifiesPresident Donald Trump is praising his military crackdown on crime and immigration in Washington, D.
The US and EU release a bare-bones account of their trade deal, but it's a work in progress
Read full article: The US and EU release a bare-bones account of their trade deal, but it's a work in progressAmerican and European Union officials have released a bare-bones account of their trade deal that imposes a 15% import tax on 70% of European goods exported to the United States.
Uganda agrees to take deported migrants from US if they don't have criminal records
Read full article: Uganda agrees to take deported migrants from US if they don't have criminal recordsUganda's foreign ministry says the African country has agreed to a deal with the United States to take deported migrants as long as they don’t have criminal records and are not unaccompanied minors.
New Zealand will buy US helicopters in a $1.6B military aircraft spending package
Read full article: New Zealand will buy US helicopters in a $1.6B military aircraft spending packageNew Zealand's government has announced new military spending of $1.6 billion to replace aging aircraft, including helicopters from the United States.
US sanctions more ICC judges, prosecutors for probes into alleged American, Israeli war crimes
Read full article: US sanctions more ICC judges, prosecutors for probes into alleged American, Israeli war crimesThe Trump administration is ramping up pressure on the International Criminal Court for pursuing investigations into U.S. and Israeli officials for alleged war crimes.
El Paso judge blocks Ken Paxton from taking legal action against Beto O’Rourke’s political group
Read full article: El Paso judge blocks Ken Paxton from taking legal action against Beto O’Rourke’s political groupThe order bars Paxton from prosecuting O’Rourke’s nonprofit or otherwise bringing legal action aimed at revoking Powered by People’s charter.
From Fort Worth to McAllen, Texans could lose clout in Washington if GOP changes political lines
Read full article: From Fort Worth to McAllen, Texans could lose clout in Washington if GOP changes political linesThe GOP push to redraw the state’s congressional maps isn’t just a partisan move but one that deeply affects how Texans are represented in Congress.
Immigrants seeking lawful work and citizenship are now subject to 'anti-Americanism' screening
Read full article: Immigrants seeking lawful work and citizenship are now subject to 'anti-Americanism' screeningImmigrants seeking a legal pathway to live and work in the United States will now be subject to screening for ‘anti-Americanism’ due to a new policy implemented by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Humanitarian aid cuts leave victims of sexual violence in global conflicts without help, UN says
Read full article: Humanitarian aid cuts leave victims of sexual violence in global conflicts without help, UN saysMajor cuts in humanitarian aid have left victims of sexual violence in conflicts around the world without lifesaving help as clinics and shelters close.
Veterans' voices shape a report on the Afghanistan War's lessons and impact
Read full article: Veterans' voices shape a report on the Afghanistan War's lessons and impactU.S. veterans of the war in Afghanistan are telling a commission reviewing decisions on the 20-year conflict that their experience was not only hell, but also confounding, demoralizing and at times humiliating.
US destroyers head toward waters off Venezuela as Trump aims to pressure drug cartels
Read full article: US destroyers head toward waters off Venezuela as Trump aims to pressure drug cartelsThe United States is deploying three guided-missile destroyers to the waters off Venezuela as part of President Donald Trump’s effort to combat threats from Latin American drug cartels.
Olympic sprint champion Noah Lyles 'super excited' about racing toward world title defenses
Read full article: Olympic sprint champion Noah Lyles 'super excited' about racing toward world title defensesNoah Lyles says he's “super excited” about his progress toward defending his 100 and 200 meters titles at track and field’s world championships in Tokyo next month.
Trump administration vying to own a big stake in Intel after SoftBank's $2 billion bet on company
Read full article: Trump administration vying to own a big stake in Intel after SoftBank's $2 billion bet on companyU.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday confirmed the U.S. government is vying for a 10% stake in Silicon Valley pioneer Intel in an unusual deal that would deepen the Trump administration’s financial ties with major computer chip manufacturers and punctuate a dramatic about-face from the president’s recent push to oust the company’s CEO.
US archbishop's meeting with Putin denounced as 'betrayal of Christian witness'
Read full article: US archbishop's meeting with Putin denounced as 'betrayal of Christian witness'An American Orthodox archbishop exchanged warm greetings and gifts of holy icons with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
Trump vows to change how elections are run. The US Constitution doesn't give him that power
Read full article: Trump vows to change how elections are run. The US Constitution doesn't give him that powerPresident Donald Trump is vowing more changes to the way elections are conducted in the U.S., but based on the Constitution there is little to nothing he can do on his own.
South Korean and US militaries begin annual summertime drills to cope with North Korean threats
Read full article: South Korean and US militaries begin annual summertime drills to cope with North Korean threatsSouth Korea and the United States began their annual large-scale joint military exercise on Monday to better cope with threats by nuclear-armed North Korea.
Trump administration halts visas for people from Gaza after Laura Loomer questions arrivals
Read full article: Trump administration halts visas for people from Gaza after Laura Loomer questions arrivalsConservative activist Laura Loomer complained on social media about children from Gaza arriving in the U.S. for medical treatment and questioned how they got visas.
US seeks shipbuilding expertise from South Korea and Japan to counter China
Read full article: US seeks shipbuilding expertise from South Korea and Japan to counter ChinaAmerican lawmakers are using a trip to South Korea and Japan to explore how the United States can tap those allies’ shipbuilding expertise and capacity to help boost its own capabilities.
European leaders to join Ukraine's Zelenskyy for meeting with Trump
Read full article: European leaders to join Ukraine's Zelenskyy for meeting with TrumpEuropean and NATO leaders will join President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington for talks with President Donald Trump on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine.
The Trump administration wants to end the UN peacekeeping in Lebanon. Europe is pushing back
Read full article: The Trump administration wants to end the UN peacekeeping in Lebanon. Europe is pushing backThe future of the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Lebanon has split the United States and its European allies with implications for security in the Middle East.
Lee5 takes Portland Classic lead. Inkster falls shot short in bid to make cut at age 65
Read full article: Lee5 takes Portland Classic lead. Inkster falls shot short in bid to make cut at age 65Jeongeun Lee5 shot a 6-under 67 on Friday to take the lead in The Standard Portland Classic, while 65-year-old Juli Inkster fell short in her bid to become the oldest player to make a cut in LPGA Tour history.
U.S. will build sterile fly factory in Texas to stop screwworm from devastating livestock industry
Read full article: U.S. will build sterile fly factory in Texas to stop screwworm from devastating livestock industryMounted patrol officers, known as tick riders, who typically patrol the southern border to protect cattle from fever tick, will also now serve as the first line of defense against screwworm.
Solar panels that fit on your balcony or deck are gaining traction in the US
Read full article: Solar panels that fit on your balcony or deck are gaining traction in the USSmall-scale solar panels about the size of a door are poised to be plugged into more U.S. homes and apartments as homeowners and renters who want to harness the sun’s energy look for cheaper alternatives to rooftop installations.
Australian and Philippine forces launch largest military exercises near disputed South China Sea
Read full article: Australian and Philippine forces launch largest military exercises near disputed South China SeaAustralia has launched its largest military exercises with Philippine forces, involving over 3,600 personnel in live-fire drills and a beach assault near the South China Sea.
Hurricane Erin strengthens into a Category 2 storm as it approaches the northeast Caribbean
Read full article: Hurricane Erin strengthens into a Category 2 storm as it approaches the northeast CaribbeanHurricane Erin has strengthened into a Category 2 storm as it approaches Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, bringing heavy rains that could cause flooding and landslides.
Trump leaves Alaska summit with Putin empty-handed after failing to reach a deal to end Ukraine war
Read full article: Trump leaves Alaska summit with Putin empty-handed after failing to reach a deal to end Ukraine warPresident Donald Trump has failed to secure an agreement from Vladimir Putin to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, falling short in his most significant move yet to stop the bloodshed, even after rolling out the red carpet for the man who started it.
Brooke Henderson back in contention in Portland Classic in bid to end long victory drought
Read full article: Brooke Henderson back in contention in Portland Classic in bid to end long victory droughtTwo-time champion Brooke Henderson birdied all four par-5 holes for a 7-under 65 on Thursday in The Standard Portland Classic, leaving the slumping Canadian a stroke behind first-round leader Adela Cernousek.
Orthodox Christians in Alaska pray for peace ahead of Trump-Putin summit
Read full article: Orthodox Christians in Alaska pray for peace ahead of Trump-Putin summitOrthodox Christians across Alaska are taking part in three days of prayer for peace, ahead of a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
A car accident in small-town Tennessee leads to US charges against a major Mexican drug operation
Read full article: A car accident in small-town Tennessee leads to US charges against a major Mexican drug operationJustice Department indictments have been unsealed against three leaders and two high-ranking enforcers of Mexico's United Cartels.
European leaders praise Trump for offering US military support for future peace force in Ukraine
Read full article: European leaders praise Trump for offering US military support for future peace force in UkraineEuropean leaders have praised President Donald Trump for agreeing to allow U.S. military support for a force they are mustering to police any future peace in Ukraine.
Judge weighs whether Trump violated federal law by deploying National Guard to Los Angeles
Read full article: Judge weighs whether Trump violated federal law by deploying National Guard to Los AngelesA federal judge in San Francisco is weighing whether the Trump administration violated federal law by sending National Guard troops to accompany federal agents on immigration raids in Southern California.
The Latest: Trump warns of ‘very severe consequences’ if Putin continues Ukraine war
Read full article: The Latest: Trump warns of ‘very severe consequences’ if Putin continues Ukraine warU.S. President Donald Trump says there will be “very severe consequences” if Russian President Vladimir Putin doesn’t agree to stop his war in Ukraine after their Friday summit in Alaska.
GE Appliances shifts more production to US as part of a $3 billion investment
Read full article: GE Appliances shifts more production to US as part of a $3 billion investmentGE Appliances plans to shift production of refrigerators, gas ranges and water heaters out of China and Mexico as part of a more than $3 billion investment to expand its U.S. operations.
Mexico transfers 26 cartel figures wanted by US authorities in deal with Trump administration
Read full article: Mexico transfers 26 cartel figures wanted by US authorities in deal with Trump administrationMexico is sending 26 high-ranking cartel figures to the United States in the latest major deal with the Trump administration.
US grand jury indicts one of Haiti's most powerful gang leaders and one of his friends
Read full article: US grand jury indicts one of Haiti's most powerful gang leaders and one of his friendsA federal grand jury has indicted one of Haiti’s most powerful gang leaders and a U.S. citizen for conspiring to violate U.S. sanctions and fund gang activities.
Israel is in talks to possibly resettle Palestinians from Gaza in South Sudan
Read full article: Israel is in talks to possibly resettle Palestinians from Gaza in South SudanIsrael is in talks with South Sudan about the possibility of resettling Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to the war-torn East African country.
US designates Baloch separatists as a terror group over role in attacks in Pakistan
Read full article: US designates Baloch separatists as a terror group over role in attacks in PakistanPakistani officials have welcomed the U.S. State Department's decision to designate the separatist Balochistan Liberation Army as a foreign terrorist organization.
South Korean President Lee will travel to Washington for Aug. 25 meeting with Trump
Read full article: South Korean President Lee will travel to Washington for Aug. 25 meeting with TrumpSouth Korea’s new President Lee Jae Myung will travel to Washington later this month to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, Lee’s office said Tuesday, for talks on trade and defense cooperation in the face of nuclear-armed North Korea and other threats.
Republicans, Democrats alike exhort Trump: Keep security pact with Australia and UK alive
Read full article: Republicans, Democrats alike exhort Trump: Keep security pact with Australia and UK aliveU.S. lawmakers are urging the Trump administration to maintain a security partnership with Australia and the United Kingdom to supply nuclear-powered submarines.
US and China extend trade truce another 90 days, easing tension between world's largest economies
Read full article: US and China extend trade truce another 90 days, easing tension between world's largest economiesPresident Donald Trump extended a trade truce with China for another 90 days Monday, at least delaying once again a dangerous showdown between the world’s two biggest economies.
US inflation held steady as mild tariff hit offset by cheaper gas, food
Read full article: US inflation held steady as mild tariff hit offset by cheaper gas, foodU.S. inflation was unchanged in July as rising prices for some imported goods were balanced by falling gas and grocery prices, leaving overall prices modestly higher than a year ago.
What to know about the Putin-Trump summit in Alaska
Read full article: What to know about the Putin-Trump summit in AlaskaThe U.S.-Russia summit in Alaska is happening at a site where East meets West in a place familiar to both countries as a Cold War front line of missile defense, radar outposts and intelligence gathering.
Trial starts over Trump administration's deployment of National Guard to Los Angeles
Read full article: Trial starts over Trump administration's deployment of National Guard to Los AngelesA federal judge is hearing arguments on whether military troops deployed this summer by the Trump administration to Los Angeles violated a federal law that bars troops from conducting law enforcement duties within the country.
Armenians and Azerbaijanis greet US-brokered peace deal with hope but also caution
Read full article: Armenians and Azerbaijanis greet US-brokered peace deal with hope but also cautionResidents and politicians in Armenia and Azerbaijan are responding with cautious hope after their leaders signed a U.S.-brokered agreement aimed at ending decades of hostilities.
Trump Burger owner faces deportation after ICE arrest in Houston
Read full article: Trump Burger owner faces deportation after ICE arrest in HoustonRoland Mehrez Beainy, owner of Trump Burger in Houston, is facing deportation after overstaying his non-immigrant visitor visa, which expired on February 12, 2024.
Leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan shake hands and sign deal at White House peace summit
Read full article: Leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan shake hands and sign deal at White House peace summitArmenia and Azerbaijan have signed a peace agreement at the White House, aiming to end decades of conflict.
US at plastics treaty talks is rare international participation under Trump. What's the goal?
Read full article: US at plastics treaty talks is rare international participation under Trump. What's the goal?Under President Donald Trump’s leadership, the United States has withdrawn from international negotiations and commitments, particularly around climate.
Judge blocks Trump's birthright order nationwide in fourth such ruling since Supreme Court decision
Read full article: Judge blocks Trump's birthright order nationwide in fourth such ruling since Supreme Court decisionA federal judge in Maryland has ruled the Trump administration cannot withhold citizenship from children born to people in the country illegally or temporarily, issuing the fourth court decision blocking the president’ birthright citizenship order nationwide since a key U.S. Supreme Court ruling in June.
Trump doubles reward to $50 million for arrest of Venezuela's president to face US drug charges
Read full article: Trump doubles reward to $50 million for arrest of Venezuela's president to face US drug chargesThe Trump administration is doubling to $50 million a reward for the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and accusing him of working with cartels to flood the U.S. with fentanyl-laced cocaine.
Trump administration asks high court to lift restrictions on Southern California immigration stops
Read full article: Trump administration asks high court to lift restrictions on Southern California immigration stopsThe Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to lift a court order restricting immigration stops that swept up at least two U.S. citizens in Southern California.
Trump opens the door for private equity and crypto as 401(k) retirement plan options
Read full article: Trump opens the door for private equity and crypto as 401(k) retirement plan optionsMillions of Americans saving for retirement through 401(k) accounts could have the option of putting their money in higher-risk private equity and cryptocurrency investments.