Trump celebrates World Cup as US win, presents trophy to Spain
President Donald J. Trump walks onto the stage for the trophy presentation during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York,…
16 US troops have died in Iran war, largely fought in the air
An Army carry team moves a flag-draped transfer case with the remains of U.S. Army Reserve soldier Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, of White Bear Lake, Minn., who was killed…
Filipinos still favor US over China as Beijing’s global image improves – Pew poll
Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) honour guards hold Chinese and U.S. flags, before the welcome ceremony for U.S. President Donald Trump by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall…
Senators introduce bipartisan bill to avert Social Security shortfall
FILE – A Social Security card is displayed Oct. 12, 2021, in Tigard, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — With Social Security‘s looming insolvency date roughly six years…
ICE ordered to suspend most vehicle stops after 2 deadly shootings
Protesters gather near a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility Scarborough, Maine, one day after the shooting of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)…
PH marks 10 years of South China Sea ruling: ‘Right is might’
File, AP Photo WASHINGTON — The Philippines reaffirmed its commitment to a rules-based international order as it marked the 10th anniversary of the landmark 2016 arbitral ruling that rejected China’s…
Apple files lawsuit accusing OpenAI of stealing trade secrets
FILE – The Apple logo is illuminated at a store in Munich, April 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File) Apple on Friday accused OpenAI of stealing trade secrets as it…
In California governor’s race, voters face stark choice on immigrant healthcare
AP Photos For decades, Californians have generally said that immigrants, who make up more than a quarter of the state’s population and a third of its labor force, are beneficial…
‘Awesome.’ ‘Sad.’ Americans weigh in on state of a 250-year-old nation
The Commerce Department is decorated for the Fourth of July celebration, Thursday, July 2, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) WASHINGTON (AP) — Across the United States, many Americans are…
Pope urges US to protect life, human dignity on 250th anniversary
FILE – Pope Leo XIV delivers his blessing as he visits Pavia’s Cathedral, northern Italy, on June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, File) ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV prayed…