US and Iran wrap second day of talks after rough start
The talks hit turbulence after President Donald Trump made remarks that Iran called insulting, prompting a temporary pause, according to Iranian state media....
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A Russian drone strike in Ukraine kills 3 from one family, including a 13-year-old boy
A Russian drone strike on the city of Sumy in northeastern Ukraine killed three members of the same family, including a 13-year-old boy and his father, and wounded another two, a regional official said Monday.Russia has pounded civilian areas of Ukraine with drones and missiles s...
The Latest: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer quits and will stay on until successor is chosen
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned on Monday, paving the way for Britain to have its seventh prime minister in just over a decade. He said he was stepping down as leader of the governing Labour Party but will remain caretaker prime minister until a new Labour leader is cho...
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo outbreak top 1,000 with 254 deaths, authorities say
Confirmed cases in the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said in a statement late Sunday.A total of 100 people have recovered in the outbreak concentrated in the Ituri province since it was declared on May 15, Congo’s Ministry of ...
Egypt’s Mo Salah adds to list of accolades in World Cup against New Zealand
While Mohamed Salah's club career is still undecided, he's building his legacy with Egypt. Salah scored his 68th goal in international play, a total now just one goal shy of current Egypt coach Hossam Hassan’s career record for the Pharaohs, in a 3-1 World Cup victory Sunday nigh...
Asian shares are mixed and US futures fall as Iran talks make progress
Asian stocks were mixed Monday with markets in Japan and South Korea trading higher, while oil prices edged lower on fresh optimism over progress in U.S.-Iran negotiations.U.S. futures were trading lower.Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 jumped 1.6% to 72,364.82, after reaching a new all-time r...
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3381: Shuttle-Carrier N905NA
Episode: 3381 The last ride of NASA's Shuttle carrier, N905NA. Today, the last Shuttle-carrier.
Vance says talks with Iranian officials set 'good foundation' for a deal to end the war
Vice President JD Vance on Monday said his lengthy talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland created a “good foundation for a successful final deal” as they negotiate bringing a permanent end to the war that the U.S. and Israel began in late February.“The final deal is t...
Starmer seen as likely to announce an exit timetable as rival Burnham heads to UK Parliament
Expectation is building that U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will set out a timetable for his resignation as soon as Monday, conceding to pressure from his Labour Party to hand over the reins of power.If he does, Starmer will be the sixth prime minister in a decade to stand outs...
China hits back at US sanctions on tech giants, restricting its exports to American defense firms
China on Monday announced sanctions on 10 American military-related companies in response to a recent U.S. move that bars some leading Chinese tech companies from defense contracts.The Commerce Ministry said that Chinese companies would be blocked from exporting “dual-use” items ...
Wyndham Clark quiets a US Open crowd that rooted for him to lose
Wyndham Clark heard it all day from the Shinnecock Hills crowd. Fans shouted for his golf ball to go in the bunker and the rough. One was ejected after yelling: “Don’t choke, Wyndham!”He quieted them with a 52-foot putt to tap-in range for his second U.S. Open title in four years...
Deputy shot after 'ambush' in Humble released from hospital, Pct. 4 Constable's Office says
Deputy Dante Zepeda was shot in the upper hip and arm while responding to a call about a man firing a weapon at an Humble apartment complex, according to investigators....
Corey Heim outduels Tyler Reddick for first NASCAR Cup win at inaugural San Diego race
Corey Heim slammed into the wall twice while destroying his tires during the first few runs Sunday in the inaugural NASCAR race at Naval Base Coronado.It was no problem for Heim, whose No. 67 Toyota inexplicably kept getting faster on the way to his first career Cup Series victor...
Alvarez hits AL-leading 25th homer, Astros beat Guardians 2-1
Yordan Alvarez hit his AL-leading 25th home run, Kai-Wei Teng threw six solid innings and the Houston Astros beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1.
Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon in her tennis comeback at age 44
It's been talked about ever since Serena Williams announced nearly three weeks ago that she was returning to professional tennis after almost four years away from the sport. At age 44, Williams will play both singles and doubles at Wimbledon....
Scheffler gets some help from Clark, but can't take advantage at the US Open
Scottie Scheffler got part of what he needed — a crack in Wyndham Clark's game that might have kickstarted his own run at completing the career Grand Slam. But Scheffler never nailed down the other part — namely, applying any pressure of his own on the player who left the door op...
A big moment for a tiny island nation: Cape Verde gets 1st World Cup goal
Cape Verde's magical start to its first World Cup isn't over.The tiny island nation that stunned tournament favorite Spain in last week's opener took a 1-0 lead over Uruguay early in their match on Kevin Pina's free kick. It was Cape Verde's first-ever goal in the World Cup.After...
Oh, brother! Brady Tkachuk getting traded to Florida to join Matthew Tkachuk, AP source says
Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk are about to team up in Florida, after the Panthers pulled off another summertime blockbuster.The Panthers and Ottawa were finalizing a deal where Florida would send four draft picks to the Senators for Brady Tkachuk, a person familiar with the t...
North Carolina forces winner-take-all CWS final after Lynch, Glauber cool off Oklahoma's hot offense
North Carolina coach Scott Forbes had to make a quick pitching change when starter Ryan Lynch tweaked his left oblique midway through Game 2 of the College World Series finals.No worries. Forbes called on freshman Caden Glauber for the 29th time this season, and for the 29th time...
Jets were 300 feet apart in Boston close call that forced Delta flight to abort landing, expert says
A Delta Air Lines jet was roughly 300 feet (90 meters) from an American Airlines plane during a close call at Boston's airport that forced the Delta aircraft to abort a weekend landing attempt, an aviation expert said Sunday.The Federal Aviation Administration said it was investi...
‘A good time,’ Texans Pro Bowl corner Kamari Lassiter holds inaugural celebrity softball game at Space Cowboys stadium
Kamari Lassiter took a mighty swing, many of them, during a home run derby Saturday night, as did Calen Bullock and Azeez Al-Shaair.There were a few whiffs, ground balls and not a lot of blasts from the Texans’ players during a celebrity softball game, the inaugural one for Lassi...
Houston-area teen found dead in submerged vehicle in East Texas creek, sheriff says
A 17-year-old is dead after his vehicle was found submerged in a creek following heavy rain in East Texas, the Houston County Sheriff's Office said.
Yamashita wins Meijer LPGA Classic playoff after Woad lips out 3-footer in regulation
Miyu Yamashita got into a playoff Sunday in the Meijer LPGA Classic when Lottie Woad's 3-foot par try lipped out to close regulation, then won with a 3-footer of her own on the first extra hole.Five strokes behind third-round leader Jing Yan and four back of Woad going into the d...
For Niemann, it's 71 solid holes, one thrown club and a return trip for next year's US Open
The U.S. Open summary for Joaquin Niemann looks like this: 71 holes of solid golf, one really bad one, a thrown club, a two-shot penalty and the willpower to not spend too much time wondering about what might have been.“If my grandmother had tires, she'd be a car,” Niemann said S...
Miles Russell, 17, has his dad caddie to finish his US Open debut in a Father's Day surprise
Miles Russell had quite a Father's Day gift for his dad: the chance to be caddie in his son's U.S. Open debut.The 17-year-old amateur surprised his father, Joe, on the 18th hole Sunday when his caddie brought Russell's clubs to him outside the ropes to carry them the rest of the ...
Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon after accepting a wild card invitation
Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon after accepting a wild card invitation, the All England Club announced Sunday.The move comes after the 44-year-old Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis.And it mean...
Mourners gather in Beirut to pay respects to Lebanese conservationist who died after Israeli strike
Mourners gathered Sunday in Beirut to pay their respects to a much-loved Lebanese conservationist who died after succumbing to wounds sustained in an Israeli strike on her home on the country’s southern coast.Mona Khalil, who spent more than two decades protecting sea turtles alo...
Woman, 17-year-old male charged with endangerment after child exposed to feces, gasoline, bugs: docs
According to court documents, the conditions of the child were so severe that two decontamination baths were required before the child could be treated by hospital staff....
Spain star Lamine Yamal scores 10 minutes into his first start at the World Cup
Lamine Yamal needed just 10 minutes of his first start at a World Cup to get his first goal on soccer's biggest stage.The 18-year-old forward slid in at the far post to touch home a low cross and put Spain 1-0 up against Saudi Arabia in Atlanta on Sunday.Yamal missed the end of B...
Prada serves up luxury fashion’s version of pasta pomodoro at Milan Fashion Week
Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons reimagine jeans-inspired basics in leather and technical fabrics for the latest Prada collection unveiled Sunday during MilanFashion Week, saying they wanted menswear looks for people on the street, not just fashion insiders.The new Prada uniform for ...
East Freeway vehicle hit by airborne driver, 3 hospitalized
A driver allegedly lost control on the feeder road, went airborne onto the freeway, and struck another vehicle.
Powerful thunderstorms to start Father’s Day with triple-digit heat on the way
HAPPENING NOW: An Areal Flood Warning until 12:45 for parts of Liberty County.We’ll track the chance for thunderstorms for some not all - for the most part until the afternoon - then turning isolated to dry for all by dinner time.You can track radar anytime you would like right h...
Lake Placid and NYC form exploratory committee to study hosting future Winter Olympics
The state of New York is forming an exploratory committee to consider whether Lake Placid and New York City should bid to co-host a future Winter Olympics.The announcement Monday from Gov. Kathy Hochul's office suggested a dual-hosting format, the likes of which Milan and Cortina...
'Have faith': Vozinha's mom speaks out as Cape Verde heads back to World Cup field
Sunday is Father's Day. Except, perhaps, for Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha.The feel-good story of the World Cup will be back on the field Sunday, when Cape Verde takes on Uruguay in the second group-stage match for both teams. And Vozinha — whose name is Josimar José Évora Dias —...
Mortgage rates drop to lowest level in more than a month as Iran deal progresses
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level in more than a month, with Freddie Mac reporting the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.47% from 6.52% the previous week....
Wyndham Clark chases another US Open title barring another Sunday surprise at Shinnecock
Two winners could emerge at the U.S. Open barring any Sunday surprises at Shinnecock Hills.That starts with Wyndham Clark, who went into the final round with a six-shot lead. No one has ever lost a 54-hole lead that large in U.S. Open history, and the last time anyone failed to w...
Man falls to his death during Goose concert at Madison Square Garden
A concertgoer died Saturday night after falling from the 300 section at Madison Square Garden.
Dos hombres hallados muertos dentro de una miniván en un taller de carrocería en Aldine, dice HCSO
Detectives de homicidios de la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado Harris investigan luego de que dos hombres adultos fueron encontrados muertos dentro de una miniván que había sido llevada a un taller de reparación en el norte del condado Harris, informaron las autoridades.Lea este ...
FAA investigates incident that forced a Delta flight to abort landing
A Delta Airlines flight has to abort landing, to avoid an American Airlines plane departing from an intersecting runway, according to the FAA.
JD Vance arrives in Switzerland to launch talks with Iran on its nuclear program
U.S. Vice President JD Vance landed Sunday in Switzerland to help formally launch negotiations with Iranian leaders over curbing Tehran's nuclear program and building out the fragile interim deal to end the war in Iran....
The Latest: Vance and Iranian negotiators are in Switzerland to work on deal's details
U.S. and Iranian negotiators were in Switzerland on Sunday for talks on their interim agreement to end the Iran war. Pakistani and Qatari mediators attended the technical-level discussions on resolving the conflict that the U.S. and Israel began in late February.The U.S. team is ...
Starmer is on the precipice as pressure builds for the UK leader to resign
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a career-defining decision: step down or fight a possible challenge from Labour Party rival Andy Burnham.Starmer has publicly vowed to stay in office, but pressure is building as more and more Labour Party colleagues conclude that his ti...
In Taylor Swift’s beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor
When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift’s Watch Hill estate this week, it didn’t take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village — and the internet. Soon, fans were swapping theories online...
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1592: Specialized Language
Episode: 1592 In which we use fancy words instead of simple ones. Today, the quotidian denominator.
Vance meets top Iranian officials as US looks to prod Iran to 'turn over a new leaf'
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Sunday there was an opportunity to “turn over a new leaf” with Iran as the sides held talks aimed at building out the interim deal to end the war in Iran reached by the two sides last week.Vance and U.S. negotiators met with Iran's parliamentary ...
France restricts public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe
France endured sizzling temperatures on Sunday, with trains, concerts and sports events canceled and authorities cracking down on drinking alcohol in public, as an exceptional heat wave unfurled across parts of Europe. Multiple drownings were reported as people sought relief in w...
‘Show Your Stripes Day’: These cities had the most higher-than-average temperatures
As communities prepare to mark “Show Your Stripes Day” on June 20, new climate data reveals just how dramatically temperatures have risen over the past century....
Argentina vs Austria World Cup 2026: North Texas fan hubs buzzing before Messi kickoff
North Texas is buzzing as Argentina and Austria fans pack local watch spots ahead of Monday's massive World Cup clash in Arlington
This Week in Texas: KP George sentence, DACA, ballot access lawsuit
This Week in Texas, we follow the sentencing of suspended Fort Bend County Judge KP George after his felony conviction for money laundering. You'll hear from special prosecutor Brian Wice and political insiders, Angel Carroll and Jacey Jetton....
Too hot for hops: France bans booze at music festival, many public places
Festival-goers in France who were looking forward to having a beer during the country’s major musical celebration, Fete de la Musique, may have to find something else to sip on....
US and Iran to talk Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz again
U.S. and Iranian negotiators headed to a Swiss venue Saturday for talks on adding key details to their interim agreement to halt the war, hours after Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz because of Israel's attacks in Lebanon and warned that little might be achieved if the ...
Netherlands beats Sweden in Houston FIFA World Cup match
The Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1 in their FIFA World Cup match in Houston on Saturday. The city's Fan Festival was shut down for Saturday due to storms....
Weather-related ground stops end for Houston airports
Delays are being reported for flights arriving at Bush Airport.
USDA updates border policy for pet owners traveling to Mexico with their dogs
The USDA is now allowing dog owners to bring their pets across the southern border into Mexico, under certain requirements.
Thousands of Dutch and Swedish fans march to Houston Stadium ahead of World Cup match
The two teams brought thousands of fans from their European homes to the famous Houston heat. Fans walked miles to get to the match.
Rehabilitated bald eagle released in Anahuac after 3 months of medical treatment for head injury, Houston SPCA says
After three months of medical care for a traumatic head injury, a rehabilitated bald eagle was released back to its natural habitat, Houston SPCA officials said....
Live updates: Tropical Storm Arthur brings rain, wind to Houston
Tropical Storm Arthur formed off the coast of Texas on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to parts of Southeast Texas. In its wake, the flood watch for the area has been dropped...
'Moana' featurette shows how Dwayne Johnson congratulated Catherine Laga'aia on getting the role
"Moana" featurette offers behind-the-scenes look at the music and interviews with the cast of the live-action film.
Power Plate Meals frozen meatloaf recalled due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a recall for Power Plate Meals frozen meatloaf products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens....
Summer solstice 2026: When is it and what to know
The first day of summer arrives this weekend. June 21 marks the first day of the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere this year, according to the Farmer’s Almanac....