U.S. was concerned Israel might try to kill Iran negotiators, sources say
U.S. officials were concerned that Israel might try to assassinate Iran’s negotiators during recent ceasefire talks and Tehran was warned about the possible threat, according to a U.S. official and an Iranian official with knowledge of the matter.
Arizona toddler declared dead was found alive in the morgue
An 18-month Arizona boy was pronounced dead after a near-drowning but was found breathing nearly six hours later in a hospital morgue.
Record-breaking heat disrupts America’s 250th birthday celebrations and travel
A record-setting heat wave is blanketing much of the United States as millions of Americans gather for Independence Day, prompting the cancellation of events marking America’s 250th birthday.
From heartbreak to happily ever after: The evolution of Taylor Swift’s music
Across 16 albums, the pop superstar’s lyrics have traced a journey from romance and heartbreak to marriage, lasting commitment and a new chapter with Travis Kelce.
Tesla driver charged with manslaughter over crash into Texas home
A Texas man has been charged with manslaughter after driving a Tesla operating with its automated driving assistance system into a suburban Houston home, killing a 76-year-old grandmother, court papers show.
More than 100 cruise passengers and crew sickened with norovirus
More than 120 passengers and crew members on a Princess Cruises ship that docked in San Francisco on Thursday were infected with a stomach virus while on their voyage, federal health officials said.
Former Syrian colonel unfit for trial in landmark U.K. crimes against humanity murder case
LONDON — A former Syrian air force colonel is unfit to stand trial in a landmark British case charging him with three counts of murder as crimes against humanity for attacks on civilians in 2011, a judge said Friday.
From The Sports Desk: Portugal advances, Croatia sent packing after dramatic finish
Portugal advanced after edging out Croatia 2-1 in a hard-fought match, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s team will now face European champion Spain on Monday.
Educators disciplined over Charlie Kirk posts are securing big payouts
Since Kirk was assassinated in September, schools have been paying out hundreds of thousands of dollars in cases brought by educators who allege their free speech rights were violated.
Powerful Iranian general seen in public amid preparation for supreme leader’s vast funeral
TEHRAN, Iran — A powerful Iranian general not seen in public for months has been photographed at a service for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as the country prepared for a sweeping dayslong funeral.