Asian shares extend losses, Kospi sinks 10%, as the war with Iran widens and oil surges higher
Read full article: Asian shares extend losses, Kospi sinks 10%, as the war with Iran widens and oil surges higherAsian shares have swooned, with South Korea's benchmark plunging 10%, after a global sell-off for stocks hit Wall Street.
Texas Senate Democratic candidates raise concerns over voting location changes in two counties
Read full article: Texas Senate Democratic candidates raise concerns over voting location changes in two countiesDallas and Williamson counties closed centralized voting centers, which had become a common practice, at the request of local Republicans.
Jack Hughes returns to his day job in the NHL after TV tour as the US Olympic hockey hero
Read full article: Jack Hughes returns to his day job in the NHL after TV tour as the US Olympic hockey heroU_S_ Olympic golden goal-scorer Jack Hughes was back on the ice in the morning after he and brother Quinn appeared with women's captain Hilary Knight on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”.
Iranian strikes on Amazon data centers highlights industry's vulnerability to physical disasters
Read full article: Iranian strikes on Amazon data centers highlights industry's vulnerability to physical disastersIranian drone strikes damaged three Amazon Web Services sites in the Middle East, exposing how vulnerable cloud data centers are in conflict.
Tennis stars in Dubai and Paralympians face travel issues as Middle East war continues
Read full article: Tennis stars in Dubai and Paralympians face travel issues as Middle East war continuesFormer U.S. Open tennis champion Daniil Medvedev has indicated he’s one of what the ATP Tour calls “a small number of players and team members” stuck in Dubai as the war in the Middle East causes a widespread travel shutdown that has also caused issues for athletes heading to the Paralympics.
US stocks erase sharp losses, while oil prices leap on worries about Iran war
Read full article: US stocks erase sharp losses, while oil prices leap on worries about Iran warOil prices leaped on worries that war with Iran could clog the flow of crude, while U.S. stocks swung from sharp losses to tiny gains.
Oil prices set for swings next week as US-Israel strikes raise supply uncertainty
Read full article: Oil prices set for swings next week as US-Israel strikes raise supply uncertaintyOil traders brace for big moves next week as the fallout from U.S. and Israeli strikes on Middle East oil supply stays unclear.
New York woman who duped investors and funneled money to Trump fundraiser gets 9 years in prison
Read full article: New York woman who duped investors and funneled money to Trump fundraiser gets 9 years in prisonA New York businesswoman has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison over a financial scheme that prosecutors say ripped off more than $30 million from foreign investors and funneled some of the stolen funds to U.S. political campaigns, including a campaign fundraiser for President Donald Trump.
Kamala Harris makes last-minute pitch for Jasmine Crockett with robocall
Read full article: Kamala Harris makes last-minute pitch for Jasmine Crockett with robocallThe call gives Crockett a jolt of support from one of her party’s biggest stars in the home stretch of her Senate Democratic primary against state Rep. James Talarico.
Israel's top court allows aid groups to keep working in Gaza as Israeli strikes kill 5 there
Read full article: Israel's top court allows aid groups to keep working in Gaza as Israeli strikes kill 5 thereIsrael’s top court will allow international aid groups to keep operating in the Gaza Strip and other Palestinian territories.
Sweden says it intercepted Russian drone during visit by French aircraft carrier
Read full article: Sweden says it intercepted Russian drone during visit by French aircraft carrierThe Swedish military says that a Russian drone carried out an unauthorized flight off southern Sweden earlier this week while a French aircraft carrier was docked in the port of Malmö.
Donald Trump to visit Port of Corpus Christi as locals seek spotlight on energy exports, water crisis
Read full article: Donald Trump to visit Port of Corpus Christi as locals seek spotlight on energy exports, water crisisTexas’ Coastal Bend is about to take center stage as President Donald Trump is expected to visit the Port of Corpus Christi on Friday.
FedEx says it will return to customers any refunds it gets back from Trump's illegal tariffs
Read full article: FedEx says it will return to customers any refunds it gets back from Trump's illegal tariffsDelivery company FedEx said in a statement on Thursday that it will return any tariff refund it might get to shippers and customers who paid them.
For the first time since 2022, average US long-term mortgage rate dips below 6%
Read full article: For the first time since 2022, average US long-term mortgage rate dips below 6%The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate slipped this week below 6% for the first time since late 2022, good news for home shoppers as the spring home-buying season gets rolling.
US filings for jobless aid rise modestly to 212,000 as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels
Read full article: US filings for jobless aid rise modestly to 212,000 as layoffs remain at historically healthy levelsSlightly more Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain at relatively healthy levels.
IMF says it is releasing $2.3 billion to Egypt after reforms help to stabilize the economy
Read full article: IMF says it is releasing $2.3 billion to Egypt after reforms help to stabilize the economyThe IMF is letting Egypt tap about $2.3 billion more from its loan program after it says reforms are steadying the economy.
FBI fires agents who worked on Trump classified document investigation, AP sources say
Read full article: FBI fires agents who worked on Trump classified document investigation, AP sources sayThe FBI has fired additional agents who worked on an investigation into President Donald Trump, this time terminating employees who participated in the probe into the Republican’s hoarding of classified documents.
Soaring cost of food and other staples squeezes Iranians as threat of US attack looms
Read full article: Soaring cost of food and other staples squeezes Iranians as threat of US attack loomsIranians face a sudden surge in prices for food and daily essentials, and many families say they cannot keep up.
Jasmine Crockett leads James Talarico by double digits in Senate Democratic primary, poll finds
Read full article: Jasmine Crockett leads James Talarico by double digits in Senate Democratic primary, poll findsOn the Republican side, Ken Paxton and John Cornyn were neck-and-neck and in position for a runoff, according to the poll from the University of Texas’ Texas Politics Project.
Waymo's robotaxis now being dispatched in 10 major U.S. markets with expansion in Texas and Florida
Read full article: Waymo's robotaxis now being dispatched in 10 major U.S. markets with expansion in Texas and FloridaWaymo will begin dispatching its robotaxis in four more cities in Texas and Florida, expanding the territory covered by its fleet of self-driving cars to 10 major U.S. metropolitan markets.
FedEx joins other US companies in seeking a refund after Trump tariffs are ruled illegal
Read full article: FedEx joins other US companies in seeking a refund after Trump tariffs are ruled illegalFedEx is suing the U.S. government, requesting a full refund on what it paid for tariffs set by President Donald Trump last year after the Supreme Court ruled that the tariffs are illegal.
US military boards third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean
Read full article: US military boards third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the CaribbeanThe Pentagon says U.S. military forces have boarded a third sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean Sea in an effort to target illicit oil connected to Venezuela.
Federal court rejects GOP-led Utah Legislature's latest try to block House map that helps Democrats
Read full article: Federal court rejects GOP-led Utah Legislature's latest try to block House map that helps DemocratsA federal court ruling means the new Utah voting districts that give Democrats an improved shot at winning a U.S. House seat can be used in this year’s election.
Sky-high prices put 2026 World Cup matches in Houston out of reach for many soccer fans
Read full article: Sky-high prices put 2026 World Cup matches in Houston out of reach for many soccer fansThe 2026 FIFA World Cup will be here in the U.S. before you know it and many soccer fans are gearing up to watch their favorite teams play.
US military airlifts small reactor as Trump pushes to quickly deploy nuclear power
Read full article: US military airlifts small reactor as Trump pushes to quickly deploy nuclear powerThe Pentagon and the Energy Department have airlifted a small nuclear reactor from California to Utah, demonstrating what they say is the potential for the U.S. to quickly deploy nuclear power for military and civilian use.
US pays tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew at the Winter Olympics
Read full article: US pays tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew at the Winter OlympicsThe U.S. men's hockey team will play for gold against Canada and it has honored Johnny Gaudreau’s memory along the way.
US military strikes another alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, killing 3
Read full article: US military strikes another alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, killing 3The U.S. military says it has carried out another deadly strike on a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Justice Department swiftly fires lawyer chosen as top federal prosecutor for Virginia office
Read full article: Justice Department swiftly fires lawyer chosen as top federal prosecutor for Virginia officeA lawyer picked by judges to serve as the top federal prosecutor for a Virginia office that pursued cases against foes of President Donald Trump has been swiftly fired by the Justice Department in the latest clash over the appointments of powerful U.S. attorneys.
Cuba's health care system pushed to the brink by US fuel blockade, Cuban minister says
Read full article: Cuba's health care system pushed to the brink by US fuel blockade, Cuban minister saysCuban officials say a U.S. fuel blockade is pushing Cuba’s health system toward collapse and putting lives at risk.
Judge rules Paxton had no authority to sue Bexar County over legal aid for undocumented immigrants
Read full article: Judge rules Paxton had no authority to sue Bexar County over legal aid for undocumented immigrantsA district judge rejected Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit against Bexar County, which sought to shut down a program using county funds to help immigrants living in the U.S. illegally access legal support.
US makes plans to reopen embassy in Syria after 14 years
Read full article: US makes plans to reopen embassy in Syria after 14 yearsThe Trump administration has informed Congress that it intends to proceed with planning for a potential re-opening of the U.S. Embassy in Damascus, Syria, which was shuttered in 2012 during the country’s civil war.
Texas refineries see opportunity in Venezuelan oil amid Mexico export declines
Read full article: Texas refineries see opportunity in Venezuelan oil amid Mexico export declinesAs President Donald Trump seeks to boost U.S. investment in Venezuela’s oil fields, Mexico is poised to export less heavy crude to Gulf refineries, creating an opening for Venezuelan oil.
India joins US-led initiative to build secure technology supply chains
Read full article: India joins US-led initiative to build secure technology supply chainsIndia joined a U.S.-led initiative to strengthen technology cooperation among strategic allies in a move Friday that underscores the nations’ warming ties after a brief strain over New Delhi’s unabated purchase of discounted Russian oil.
Community calls for action as problems persist at memorial for 53 migrants on Quintana Road
Read full article: Community calls for action as problems persist at memorial for 53 migrants on Quintana RoadThe District 4 Councilman said he is working to add cameras or lights in the area, but it will likely take time.
Virginia judge temporarily blocks Democrats' redistricting work on bid to flip 4 congressional seats
Read full article: Virginia judge temporarily blocks Democrats' redistricting work on bid to flip 4 congressional seatsA Virginia court is temporarily blocking Democrats from preparing for an April voter referendum to redraw the state’s congressional maps.
Average US long-term mortgage rate dips to 6.01%, lowest level in more than 3 years
Read full article: Average US long-term mortgage rate dips to 6.01%, lowest level in more than 3 yearsThe average long-term U.S. mortgage rate slipped this week to its lowest level in more than three years, but remains around 6% in the same narrow range it has been in this year.
Rubio plans to update Netanyahu on US-Iran talks in Israel next week, officials say
Read full article: Rubio plans to update Netanyahu on US-Iran talks in Israel next week, officials saySecretary of State Marco Rubio plans to travel to Israel next week to update Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the U.S.-Iran nuclear talks.
DoorDash sees strong quarterly growth in sales and orders but warns of big costs
Read full article: DoorDash sees strong quarterly growth in sales and orders but warns of big costsDoorDash's revenue rose 38% in the fourth quarter as it gained new U.S. customers and added new services like restaurant reservations.
San Antonio CEO pleads guilty related to involvement in $69 million+ investment fraud scheme
Read full article: San Antonio CEO pleads guilty related to involvement in $69 million+ investment fraud schemeA San Antonio man pleaded guilty Tuesday in connection with an investment fraud scheme worth $69.5 million, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
Takaichi, reelected as Japan's leader, wants to cooperate with US in rare earths development
Read full article: Takaichi, reelected as Japan's leader, wants to cooperate with US in rare earths developmentJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says she hopes to deepen her relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump.
2-month-old with bronchitis, family held at Dilley ICE facility deported to Mexico, Rep. Castro says
Read full article: 2-month-old with bronchitis, family held at Dilley ICE facility deported to Mexico, Rep. Castro saysA 2-month-old and his family, who were held at an immigration detention center in Dilley, have been deported to Mexico, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said Tuesday night.
World shares mostly advance and Japan falls ahead of Lunar New Year holidays
Read full article: World shares mostly advance and Japan falls ahead of Lunar New Year holidaysGlobal markets have mostly advanced but Japan's Nikkei 225 dipped ahead of Lunar New Year holidays after new data showed weaker-than-expected economic growth in the latest quarter.
Indian Health Service to phase out use of dental fillings containing mercury by 2027
Read full article: Indian Health Service to phase out use of dental fillings containing mercury by 2027The federal agency that provides health care to Native Americans will no longer treat tooth decay with dental fillings containing mercury.
Ukrainian drone strike sparks fires at Russian Black Sea port ahead of US-brokered peace talks
Read full article: Ukrainian drone strike sparks fires at Russian Black Sea port ahead of US-brokered peace talksA Ukrainian drone attack hit a Russian Black Sea port as diplomats prepare for fresh U.S.-brokered peace talks.
Puerto Rico governor signs law to recognize fetus as human being as critics warn of consequences
Read full article: Puerto Rico governor signs law to recognize fetus as human being as critics warn of consequencesPuerto Rico’s governor has signed a bill that amends a law to recognize a fetus as a human being.
Trump is gathering Latin American leaders in Florida in March, ahead of his trip to China
Read full article: Trump is gathering Latin American leaders in Florida in March, ahead of his trip to ChinaPresident Donald Trump has invited Latin American leaders to take part in a summit in Florida next month, gathering the officials at a moment when the administration is spotlighting what it sees as concerning Chinese influence in the region.
Top US prosecutor appointed to New York Albany office by judges is immediately ousted
Read full article: Top US prosecutor appointed to New York Albany office by judges is immediately oustedA lawyer appointed by judges to be the U.S. attorney for northern New York has been fired by the Justice Department in the latest clash between the Trump administration and the judiciary over the process for selecting top federal prosecutors.
A Marine dies and 2 ships collide in separate incidents in the Caribbean, US military says
Read full article: A Marine dies and 2 ships collide in separate incidents in the Caribbean, US military saysThe U.S. military has reported two major incidents that occurred in recent days tied to the massive buildup of forces in the Caribbean Sea.
US homes sales fell sharply in January, even as mortgage rates continued to ease
Read full article: US homes sales fell sharply in January, even as mortgage rates continued to easeSales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell sharply in January as higher home prices and possibly harsh winter weather kept many prospective homebuyers on the sidelines despite easing mortgage rates.
El Paso airspace reopened after FAA quickly rescinds 10-day flight restrictions
Read full article: El Paso airspace reopened after FAA quickly rescinds 10-day flight restrictionsA source told the Tribune that Defense Department drones spurred the announced closure, but the White House said unmanned craft were flown by Mexican cartels.
Trump says he 'insisted' to Netanyahu that US talks with Iran continue as Israel wants them expanded
Read full article: Trump says he 'insisted' to Netanyahu that US talks with Iran continue as Israel wants them expandedPresident Donald Trump met privately with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday and says he pushed Israel to back continued U.S. talks with Iran on a nuclear deal.
US stocks wobble after feeling both the upside and downside of a strong jobs report
Read full article: US stocks wobble after feeling both the upside and downside of a strong jobs reportU.S. stocks wobbled after feeling both the upside and downside of a surprisingly strong report on the U.S. job market.
INSIDE THE RING: San Antonio boxer sets sights on US Olympic boxing team
Read full article: INSIDE THE RING: San Antonio boxer sets sights on US Olympic boxing teamWhile most high school seniors are preparing for Spring Break, prom and crossing the graduation stage, Southwest High School student Christian Paez is preparing to make his run to join the U.S. boxing team for the 2028 Summer Olympics.
Super Bowl averages 124.9M viewers in US, Bad Bunny's halftime 128.2 million, both short of records
Read full article: Super Bowl averages 124.9M viewers in US, Bad Bunny's halftime 128.2 million, both short of recordsSeattle's Super Bowl victory over New England on Sunday night didn't break viewership records.
Haiti's presidential council dissolves after rocky tenure as unelected US-backed ruler remains
Read full article: Haiti's presidential council dissolves after rocky tenure as unelected US-backed ruler remainsHaiti’s presidential council has stepped down after almost two years of tumultuous rule alongside a U.S.-backed prime minister who is expected to remain in power as the country prepares for the first general elections in a decade.
US gave Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach agreement to end war, Zelenskyy says
Read full article: US gave Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach agreement to end war, Zelenskyy saysThe U.S. has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a peace deal, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
With $48M in philanthropic backing, a division of USAID relaunches as a nonprofit
Read full article: With $48M in philanthropic backing, a division of USAID relaunches as a nonprofitA division of the U.S. Agency for International Development eliminated by Trump administration cuts last year was reborn Thursday as an independent nonprofit.
US stocks soar to their best day since May as the Dow tops 50,000 and bitcoin stops plunging
Read full article: US stocks soar to their best day since May as the Dow tops 50,000 and bitcoin stops plungingThe U.S. stock market roared back, as technology stocks recovered much of their losses from earlier in the week and bitcoin halted its plunge, at least for now.
The Olympics arrive with the US a favorite, rekindling fond memories of 1980's 'Miracle on Ice'
Read full article: The Olympics arrive with the US a favorite, rekindling fond memories of 1980's 'Miracle on Ice'Members of the gold-medal-winning 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team get recognized around the towns they now call home.
The Gaza ceasefire began months ago. Here’s why the fighting persists
Read full article: The Gaza ceasefire began months ago. Here’s why the fighting persistsAs Israeli strikes killed two dozen Palestinians on Wednesday, many in Gaza wondered what had become of the ceasefire reached between Israel and Hamas in October.
ICE agents can't make warrantless arrests in Oregon unless there's a risk of escape, US judge rules
Read full article: ICE agents can't make warrantless arrests in Oregon unless there's a risk of escape, US judge rulesA judge says U.S. immigration agents in Oregon must stop arresting people without warrants unless they are likely to escape.
After 80 years, Minute Maid's frozen canned juices are getting put on ice
Read full article: After 80 years, Minute Maid's frozen canned juices are getting put on iceMinute Maid helped make orange juice a year-round morning staple in 1946, when it started shipping cans of frozen juice around the U.S. But 80 years later, the brand’s parent company is halting sales of frozen juice concentrates in the U.S. and Canada, saying it wants to focus on the fresh juices that customers now prefer.
US Rep. Cuellar addresses ICE actions impacting Texas economy, hints at warehouse sales across state
Read full article: US Rep. Cuellar addresses ICE actions impacting Texas economy, hints at warehouse sales across stateU.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar addressed immigration enforcement actions impacting South Texas at a news conference with leaders from the South Texas Builders Association and the Laredo Chamber of Commerce.
Utah Congress members sue to try to block new House districts that boost Democrats' chances
Read full article: Utah Congress members sue to try to block new House districts that boost Democrats' chancesTwo Utah Republican Congress members are asking a federal court to block new U.S. House districts that could help Democrats win a Salt Lake City seat.
US shoots down Iranian drone that 'aggressively' approached an aircraft carrier, military says
Read full article: US shoots down Iranian drone that 'aggressively' approached an aircraft carrier, military saysThe White House says talks between special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian officials are still planned after a Navy fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that was approaching a U.S. aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea.
Lindsey Vonn is 'confident' she can race at Olympics despite ruptured ACL in left knee
Read full article: Lindsey Vonn is 'confident' she can race at Olympics despite ruptured ACL in left kneeLindsey Vonn is “confident” she can compete at the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics despite the left knee injury she sustained in a crash four days ago.
Every Homeland Security officer in Minneapolis is now being issued a body-worn camera, Noem says
Read full article: Every Homeland Security officer in Minneapolis is now being issued a body-worn camera, Noem saysThe secretary of Homeland Security is requiring that all officers on the ground in Minneapolis wear body cameras.
Colin Allred blasts James Talarico over TikTok allegation that he called him a “mediocre Black man”
Read full article: Colin Allred blasts James Talarico over TikTok allegation that he called him a “mediocre Black man”Allred also urged Democrats to vote for Talarico’s opponent, Jasmine Crockett. The former Dallas congressman was Talarico’s main rival in the Senate primary before dropping out the day Crockett entered the race.
Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for Haitians
Read full article: Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for HaitiansA federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from ending temporary protections that have allowed roughly 350,000 Haitians to live and work in the United States.
Floresville man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison on child pornography charges, DOJ says
Read full article: Floresville man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison on child pornography charges, DOJ saysA Floresville man will spend the next decade in a federal prison after he was convicted on multiple child pornography charges.
World Athletics: 'Unconscionable' for bankrupt Grand Slam Track to look ahead before paying bills
Read full article: World Athletics: 'Unconscionable' for bankrupt Grand Slam Track to look ahead before paying billsTrack and field’s international federation says it will only support future events held by the bankrupt Grand Slam Track league once its debts from the 2025 season are settled.