YMCA campers in NJ sickened after eating chocolate laced with mushrooms
More than a dozen kids at a New Jersey summer camp got sick after eating chocolate they did not know was laced with magic mushrooms, police said.
Iran reports no U.S. strikes overnight as tensions remain high
CAIRO — Iran reported no strikes overnight in an apparent break of nearly two weeks of consecutive nights of U.S. attacks, though tension remains high following a recent escalation over control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Trump conditions a landmark nuclear agreement, and a unique critter goes viral: The news quiz
Ukraine makes a big wartime shake-up after protests, an AI model breaks free, and a box-office smash attracts angry critics.
America’s obsession with whey protein has a delicious consequence: More cheese
America’s protein obsession is helping push U.S. cheese production to record highs, as booming demand for whey reshapes the dairy industry.
With plans to renovate a D.C. golf course, Trump tees off another fight with residents
WASHINGTON — Unless a federal judge intervenes, President Donald Trump has said the administration will break ground on Sept. 1 for what the Department of the Interior is calling a new “world-class” golf course only a mile from the White House South Lawn.
Democrats poised to nominate Troy Jackson in must-win Maine Senate race
BANGOR, Maine — Former state Senate President Troy Jackson is on the cusp of becoming Democrats’ Senate nominee in Maine, starting a 101-day sprint to Election Day in a nationally watched, must-win race for his party.
Trump orders signage warning visitors of ‘inaccurate information’ at Smithsonian
While he continues to seek control of the exhibits inside the Smithsonian Institution’s museums, President Donald Trump is trying a new tactic in the front yard.
Witness video of Madison police killing raises questions of why lethal force was used
Witness video showing a police officer fatally shooting a man armed with a knife in Madison, Wisconsin, is raising questions about why lethal force was used after Tasers were deployed.
Democrats reshape their primary calendar: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, Ben Kamisar breaks down Democrats’ new presidential primary order. Plus, Kristen Welker explores the political pressure the ongoing Iran war is putting on Republicans.
Why LeBron James’ decision to join 76ers shocked NBA executives
NBA superstar LeBron James announced Friday that he will end his legendary career by signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. League executives didn’t see it coming.