Category Archives: World/National
Artemis II astronauts return from moon with a splashdown to close out a record-breaking lunar voyage
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer HOUSTON (AP) - Artemis II's astronauts returned from the moon with a dramatic splashdown in the Pacific on Friday to close out humanity's first lunar voyage in more ...
Apr 10, 2026
US and Iran prepare for high-level talks as Israel and Hezbollah trade more fire
By JON GAMBRELL and SAM MEDNICK Associated Press1067 words DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - With the ceasefire in Iran still shaky, U.S. Vice President JD Vance headed Friday to Pakistan for high-le...
Apr 10, 2026
Stocks drift lower and oil prices ease ahead of planned US-Iran talks
By DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writers Stocks drifted mostly lower on Wall Street and oil prices slipped ahead of planned U.S.-Iran talks following a shaky ceasefire agreement. The S&a...
Apr 10, 2026
Federal judge finds Pentagon is violating court order to restore access to reporters
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge on Thursday ruled that the Defense Department is violating his earlier order to restore access to the Pentagon for reporters, a setback in the administration's effort...
Apr 09, 2026
Melania Trump delivers statement at White House denying ties to Epstein and knowledge of his crimes
By COLLIN BINKLEY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - First lady Melania Trump is denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein and knowledge of his crimes, saying Thursday that the "stories are completely false" an...
Apr 09, 2026
US stocks swing higher and oil prices trim their gains on hopes for the ceasefire with Iran
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Financial markets are moving cautiously Thursday, a day after surging on optimism about a ceasefire in the war with Iran, and U.S. stocks are rising eve...
Apr 09, 2026
Key inflation gauge remains elevated in February before Iran war
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - A key measure of inflation stayed high in February, before the war in Iran spiked gas prices, a sign that everyday costs were elevated even...
Apr 09, 2026
Trump met with NATO leader Rutte after musing about pulling out of the military alliance
By MICHELLE L. PRICE and COLLIN BINKLEY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met behind closed doors with President Donald Trump on Wednesday for discussions that were ...
Apr 08, 2026
Oil plunges below $95 as the Dow surges 1,100 in a worldwide rally following a ceasefire with Iran
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Oil prices plunged below $95 per barrel, and stock markets surged worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump pulled back from his threat to force ...
Apr 08, 2026
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon, threatening ceasefire
By BASSEM MROUE, JON GAMBRELL, SAMY MAGDY and SAM METZ Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again Wednesday in response to Israeli attacks against the Hezbollah milita...
Apr 08, 2026