Iran latest: US forces disable two Iranian vessels violating blockade

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) released video Friday of U.S. forces disabling two Iranian-flagged unladen oil tankers attempting to pull into an Iranian port in the Gulf of Oman in violation of the ongoing U.S. blockade.

U.S. and Iran trade strikes while ships remain stuck
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Iran and the United States are testing the limits of a fragile ceasefire, with new attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and the United Arab Emirates. President Trump says the ceasefire is still holding, even as both sides trade strikes.

Iranian attack on Navy ships intercepted by US military

President Donald Trump spoke optimistically about the progress of peace negotiations with Iran, telling reporters Wednesday afternoon that the U.S. has had "very good talks" with the country’s leadership over the previous 24 hours. 

Marco Rubio arrives in Vatican City for sit-down with Pope Leo

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a visit Thursday to the Vatican, meeting with Pope Leo XIV, after a strained relationship between the Vatican and the Trump administration has developed over the Iran war. 

Texas' economy forecast weakens ahead of 2026 World Cup
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Texas World Cup organizers are shifting focus from ticket sales to traveler spending as a new study warns that high costs may be pricing out the high-spending international visitors needed for a true economic win.

Air Force wants jet given by Qatar to serve as Air Force One ready by July 4th

The U.S. military hopes to welcome the jumbo jet gifted by Qatar to the Air Force One fleet before the Fourth of July, according to a new Reuters report.

Texas DPS apprehends 'special interest alien' during border operation in Roma

Texas state troopers and federal agents apprehended six people, including someone they name a "special interest alien" from China, during a tactical border enforcement operation in South Texas.

Iran latest: “Project Freedom" pause could pave way for Iran deal

The United States military halted its recent initiative to help ships stranded in the Persian Gulf navigate safely through the Strait of Hormuz, so those vessels can reach their destinations.

Trump pauses plan to guide ships through Strait of Hormuz, says 'great progress' made toward deal

The U.S. announced Monday that American forces have cleared a route that will allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and get around Iran’s effective closure of the vital shipping lane.

Iran's nuclear program suffered limited damage in new war strikes: Report

President Trump said one of the major reasons he went to war was to deny Iran the ability to develop nuclear weapons, and a new report claims Iran’s nuclear program hasn’t changed since the war began.

Officer retrieves crocodile believed to have eaten missing man

A South African officer was hoisted from a helicopter as he retrieved a crocodile suspected of having eaten a missing man.

'Project Freedom' underway as Trump warns Iran not interfere

President Donald Trump warned Iran not to interfere with “Project Freedom," saying it could be “blown off the face of the Earth" as tensions between the two nations continue.

US troop counts by country: How pulling 5,000+ from Germany impacts Europe, global presence

Despite the Pentagon forecasting the withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. service members from Germany and President Donald Trump saying the final number will be much higher, tens of thousands of members of the U.S. military could still remain in the key European ally.

Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship kills 3 people, others sickened

A hantavirus outbreak was suspected of killing three people and sickening at least three others on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean this weekend, according to world health officials.

African Lion 2026: 2 US service members missing in Morocco

Two U.S. service members participating in the war games exercise African Lion have been reported missing in Morocco.