US says it hit Colombian rebel ship as Trump calls Petro 'illegal drug leader'

U.S. forces attacked a vessel associated with a Colombian rebel group, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said, the same day President Donald Trump called Colombian President Gustavo Petro an "illegal drug leader."

Iowa students, staff surprise beloved 86-year-old custodian on his birthday

Students and staff at East Marshall Elementary School in Laurel found a good reason to celebrate together this week: Mick Good's 86th birthday. And what a party they threw.

Israeli military launches attacks on Gaza; ceasefire under strain

The Israeli military said it launched air strikes and artillery fire at targets in southern Gaza on Sunday, dimming hopes that a U.S.-mediated ceasefire would lead to lasting peace as Israel traded blame with Palestinian militant group Hamas.