LONDON (AP) — The BBC has asked a U.S. court for help in obtaining documents and testimony from members of U.S. President Donald Trump’s family in connection with its $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the British broadcaster, according to a court document. BBC lawyers argued that Ivanka Trump, her husband Jared Kushner and Donald Trump, … Read more
President Donald Trump said Friday he would designate the Strait of Hormuz as a U.S. territory “very soon” as the status of the waterway, a global chokepoint through which a fifth of the world’s oil and gas passes, remains in a military and diplomatic stalemate. Iran has responded, calling Trump’s threats “senseless” as the memorandum … Read more
Adm. Brad Cooper, the top U.S. military commander in the Middle East, visited the USS Lincoln in the Arabian Sea during a 10-day tour of the region that concluded Saturday, U.S. Central Command said. Israel said its attacks in southern Lebanon, which killed at least 11 people, targeted two Hezbollah commanders. And a Hamas delegation … Read more
FOX Business contributor Josh Schafer discusses the California Democratic Party’s support for a billionaire tax and raises questions about income on ‘The Big Money Show.’ Mark Cuban told Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., that he “doesn’t understand business” during a heated showdown over California’s proposed 5% billionaire wealth tax, warning that it could drive startup founders … Read more
Roaring flames swept indiscriminately across Spokane County the week after August 1. The Old Trails, Autumn Lane and Fairview fires jumped valleys, razed dense ponderosa pines and climbed up and down hills and cliffs. They raised columns of smoke and burning embers. They left behind ash, charred wilderness and craters where houses once stood. More … Read more
A vehicle approaches a fallen utility pole hanging over the Mamalahoa Highway during Hurricane Lala near Ocean View, Hawaii, on Saturday. Stephen Lam/SF Chronicle Tropical Storm Lala strengthened into a hurricane as it headed toward the southern tip of Hawaii’s Big Island on Saturday. Tomer Burg/PolarWxA slowly strengthening Hurricane Lala moved across the ocean around … Read more
Democrats in the United States approved a reorganization of their 2028 presidential primary calendar, as the party seeks to regain the White House. During a meeting Saturday in Austin, Texas, members of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) voted to review which states have the first say in choosing the party’s presidential candidate. February 22, 2028. … Read more
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One, Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP hide caption toggle caption Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP WASHINGTON – Families of sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln condemn President Trump’s comments about the ship’s record-breaking deployment. A U.S. defense official who is … Read more
Multiple suspects at large after five shootings at Virginia State University, police say BBCVirginia leaders respond to shooting at Virginia State University that left five injured WAVY.com5 injured in shooting at Virginia State University; Lockdown lifted 13newsnow.com 5 people shot, including 1 student, outside Virginia State University dorms WRIC ABC 8NewsAt least 1 student among … Read more
Several people were injured in a shooting involving multiple suspects at Virginia State University, prompting a temporary campus closure early Saturday morning, just days before the start of the new academic year. The shooting occurred around 1:30 a.m. outside a residence hall, and both campus police and the Chesterfield County Police Department are investigating, according … Read more