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Senate Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran war in Congress’ first vote on the conflict

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans voted down an effort Wednesday to halt President Donald Trump’s war against Iran, demonstrating early support for a conflict that has rapidly spread acro...

Fight over Trump's Iran war powers comes after a long stretch of Congress yielding to presidents

Multiple times during Donald Trump's second presidency, Congress has debated his military authority, first in Latin America and now the Middle East. The latest test will come in the GOP-cont...

Trump says he'll make endorsement soon in the Texas Senate runoff between Paxton and Cornyn

DALLAS (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday he soon will endorse a Republican candidate in the Texas Senate race, warning that the divisive contest “cannot, for the good of the Party...

Hegseth says US 'can't stop everything' that Iran fires even as he asserts air dominance

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth acknowledged Wednesday that some Iranian air attacks may still hit their targets even as he asserted that U.S. military superiority is quickl...

Elon Musk defends himself against accusations of misconduct leading up to Twitter takeover

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A defiant Elon Musk on Wednesday took the stand in a jury trial to defend himself against accusations that he engaged in a pattern of deceptive behavior that misled inve...

U.S. captain Aaron Judge crushes 453-homer in preparation for World Baseball Classic

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Aaron Judge looks ready for his first World Baseball Classic. Alex Bregman does, too. As for the recently-retired Clayton Kershaw? Understandably a little rust. Judg...

US issues first commercial construction permit for a nuclear reactor in years to a Wyoming project

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Wednesday approved its first construction permit for a commercial nuclear reactor in eight years, one that will allow a Bill Gates-backed company to...

House committee votes to subpoena Attorney General Bondi to answer questions over the Epstein files

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Oversight Committee voted Wednesday to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to answer questions over the Justice Department's handling of files regarding the Jeffr...

What to know about how GLP-1 medications might fight addiction

The blockbuster GLP-1 drugs that have reshaped the treatment of diabetes and obesity may help prevent multiple substance use disorders — and reduce the tragic outcomes they cause, a large ne...

Colorado extends women's basketball coach JR Payne through 2031

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Women's basketball coach JR Payne's contract has been extended through the 2031 season. New CU Director of Athletics Fernando Lovo announced the extension Wednesday fol...

Noem defends Homeland Security Department in post-shooting appearances before Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem wrapped up two days of scrutiny in Congress on Wednesday, appearing for the first time in front of lawmakers since the shooting deat...

What to know about the investigation into Catholic priests in Rhode Island and sexual abuse charges

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A new investigation into the Catholic Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, shows that an estimated 75 priests abused more than 300 children since 1950, with the state...
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