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Trump to decide within 2 weeks whether to strike Iran, the White House says

Trump to decide within 2 weeks whether to strike Iran, the White House says

BEERSHEBA, Israel (AP) — President Donald Trump will decide within the next two weeks whether to strike Iran, the White House said Thursday, saying Trump still sees a “substantial” chance that negotiations can achieve U.S.
Spain rejects NATO’s anticipated defense spending increase as 'unreasonable'

Spain rejects NATO’s anticipated defense spending increase as 'unreasonable'

MADRID (AP) — Spain has rejected a NATO proposal to spend 5% of GDP on defense needs that’s due to be announced next week, calling it “unreasonable.
Erick makes landfall in western Mexico state as a Category 3 storm

Erick makes landfall in western Mexico state as a Category 3 storm

PUERTO ESCONDIDO, Mexico (AP) — Powerful Hurricane Erick has made landfall in Mexico's western state of Oaxaca. That is according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.
Iranian missile hits main hospital in southern Israel as strikes wound dozens

Iranian missile hits main hospital in southern Israel as strikes wound dozens

BEERSHEBA, Israel (AP) — An Iranian missile slammed into the main hospital in southern Israel early Thursday, causing “extensive damage" but no serious injuries, according to the medical facility.
Stanley Cup damaged as the Florida Panthers celebrate a second straight championship

Stanley Cup damaged as the Florida Panthers celebrate a second straight championship

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The Stanley Cup is a little banged up, thanks to the Florida Panthers’ celebration of back-to-back titles. The bowl of the famous trophy is cracked and the bottom is dented. Not for the first time and likely not the last.
Iran's leader rejects calls to surrender and warns that intervention would harm the US

Iran's leader rejects calls to surrender and warns that intervention would harm the US

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's supreme leader rejected U.S. calls for surrender in the face of more Israeli strikes Wednesday and warned that any military involvement by the Americans would cause “irreparable damage to them.
Hurricane Erick strengthens to a Category 3 storm as it nears Mexico's Pacific coast

Hurricane Erick strengthens to a Category 3 storm as it nears Mexico's Pacific coast

ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Erick has intensified into a Category 3 major hurricane threatening approaching southern Mexico's coast with destructive winds and heavy rain, the U.S. Hurricane Center said Wednesday evening.
US resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts

US resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. State Department said Wednesday it is restarting the suspended process for foreigners applying for student visas but all applicants will now be required to unlock their social media accounts for government review .
US starts evacuating some diplomats from its embassy in Israel as Iran conflict intensifies

US starts evacuating some diplomats from its embassy in Israel as Iran conflict intensifies

WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department has begun evacuating nonessential diplomats and their families from the U.S.
A Michigan bear roamed the woods for two years with an awful lid on his neck. Not anymore.

A Michigan bear roamed the woods for two years with an awful lid on his neck. Not anymore.

Michigan wildlife experts finally were able to trap a black bear and remove a large lid that was stuck around his neck — for two years.
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