US women’s basketball team’s title streak on line at FIBA World Cup
The United States has dominated the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup for nearly two decades, winning the past four titles.
Gloria Steinem, defining symbol of women’s movement and eloquent advocate for equality, dies
Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became the most visible symbol of the U.S. women's movement and remained a fierce and eloquent advocate for equality for six decades, has died.
Tech stocks lead a rally on Wall Street as bond yields ease some more
Stocks on Wall Street closed higher Thursday as a recent run-up in bond yields eased further and big technology companies rallied, helping the market recoup its losses from earlier in the week.
Unemployment claims tick up to 206,000 but remain at historically low levels
More Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs are still rare and jobless claims remain at historically low levels.
EPA proposal could leave the public in the dark on data center plans
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers that have sparked backlash in communities across the United States and transformed the midterm election landscape.
Lawmakers ask Army to explain why it told a military unit to stop specializing in drone warfare
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is pressing the Army to explain why it told a unit based in Europe to stop specializing in drone warfare, an order that comes as the world's battlefields rapidly evolve and military tactics increasingly rely on uncrewed systems to fight.
Former Tropical Storm Edouard lingers over Texas, flooding homes and roadways
Texas authorities rescued dozens of people from stranded cars, homes surrounded by floodwaters and an assisted living facility Wednesday as former Tropical Storm Edouard lingered over rural parts of the state and dumped nearly 2 feet of rain in some places.
Iran fires on its Gulf neighbors, retaliating for US strikes after a wedding was hit
Iran fired on U.S. allies in the Gulf early Wednesday following a night of American bombardment that Iranian state media says included a deadly strike on a wedding party.
Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula speed into third round at US Open
Aryna Sabalenka came to the U.S. Open struggling and in danger of losing the No. 1 singles ranking on the WTA Tour.
Ronald Acuña Jr.’s milestone homer sets MLB record as Braves rout Nationals
Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. became the fastest player in MLB history to reach 200 home runs and 200 stolen bases for his career during Wednesday's win in Washington.
