Artemis II's moonbound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind

The Artemis II astronauts have captured Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon as NASA released the crew's first downlinked images Friday.

McDonald's tries a simpler approach with its new McValue menu

McDonald's is simplifying its value menu strategy. Starting on April 21, the fast-food giant's budget-focused McValue menu will have 10 items that each cost under $3.

Trump proposes 'historic' defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs

President Donald Trump on Friday requested a 10% cut in nondefense spending for the 2027 fiscal year and a $500 billion increase in the military budget, as the Iran war continues.

Rapper charged with kidnapping over alleged dispute involving Gucci Mane's label

Federal prosecutors have accused rapper Pooh Shiesty and eight others of robbing three men at gunpoint and kidnapping them following a contract dispute involving rapper Gucci Mane's record label.

Burgess Owens and Mike Kennedy question alliances as Trump threatens NATO over Iran

Reps. Burgess Owens and Mike Kennedy criticized European allies on Thursday for not supporting President Donald Trump in the war against Iran.

US job growth accelerates by the most in 15 months in March

U.S. job growth rebounded sharply as a health care strike ended, but downside risks for the labor market are mounting from a ​war with Iran that has no clear end in sight.

2 US aircraft shot down as war in Iran escalates. At least 1 crew member is missing

Two U.S. military planes were shot down in separate incidents on Friday, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict. AU.S. crew member was rescued, but another remains missing.

Army chief of staff fired by Hegseth, sources say

U.S. Army chief of staff Randy George was fired on Thursday by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, two defense officials and a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.