Norwegian teen sentenced to 20 years in prison for plotting murder in U.K. for Iran-linked gang
LONDON — A Norwegian teenager convicted of traveling to Britain to carry out a contract killing on behalf of an…
US politics, Iran war live updates: Huge election win continues ‘orange wave’
Welcome to our coverage of US politics. A stunning election result in Brazil is cause for celebration among…
Half of Drones at US Army Exercise Were Expendable
The US Army brought thousands of drones to a recent combat exercise, and roughly half were designed to…
Another battery fire erupts at Moss Landing, where some units are still charged
Almost two years after a massive battery fire in Monterey County displaced 1,200 people and smoldered for days,…
U.S. approves visas for top Iranian leaders to attend U.N. high-level meeting even with sides at war
By Matthew LeeAP Diplomatic Writer Sept. 17, 2026 1:18 PM PT WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has approved visas for…
‘South Park’ is now ‘South America’ in move to mock Trump
Billionaire comedy duo Trey Parker and Matt Stone are unveiling a new name for “South Park” ahead of…
Fuel prices at record Labor Day high amid Iran war
It’s never been more expensive in the U.S. to fill up the tank and take one last summer…
Facing protests, Newsom drops most of plan limiting utility wildfire liabilities
In a late-night deal with lawmakers, Gov. Gavin Newsom agreed to drop his push for legislation that would…
Alcohol Makers in US, Canada Say the Trade War Hurts Both Industries
What started as an eye-catching retaliation tactic to tariffs has become a sticking point in the US-Canada trade…
Financial empire of Dodgers owner Mark Walter reportedly being probed
The business empire of Dodgers and Lakers owner Mark Walter reportedly is being probed by the U.S. Attorney’s…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Says the Singularity Has Arrived
OpenAI’s CEO says we’ve reached a point in the AI race that is the stuff of science fiction…
House Republicans adopt $95-billion package for Iran war, Trump priorities
WASHINGTON — The House adopted a Republican-only $95-billion budget proposal Wednesday, a long-shot effort to fund the Iran war and…