Israel, Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire, boosting hopes for Iran deal

Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire to end hostilities, the Trump administration said on Wednesday, in a boost to hopes for a broader deal to end the war in Iran.

House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of Trump

Washington (ap) — The House for the first time Wednesday approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.s.

House approves Utah-backed bill to streamline oil, gas permitting

A bill to help the Bureau of Land Management streamline its oil and gas permitting process is on its way to becoming law, after being put forward by Utah Rep. Mike Kennedy.

Cannons lost underwater during the American Revolution will soon go on display at a Georgia museum

Georgia's oldest city is welcoming a truckload of historical treasures from the earlier period of U.S. history.

Suspect who took 10 people hostage in California standoff has been shot and killed, police say

A man was shot and killed by the Fbi early Wednesday after holding 10 school employees hostage, including some who were

This Utah athlete's answer was so diplomatic, senators joked he should run for office

University of Utah defensive end Lance Holtzclaw's response at a Senate hearing on Wednesday left Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, joking that he should run for office one day.

Flesh-eating screwworm may have been detected in South Texas, USDA says

An infestation of the flesh-eating screwworm parasite may have been detected in South ​Texas, and a sample is at a federal government laboratory for testing, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday.

House votes for measure that would end Iran war, in blow to Trump

The Republican-led House of Representatives approved a resolution on Wednesday to block President ​Donald Trump from continuing the war against Iran.

42 dogs improperly euthanized at animal shelter, state says

The Harnett County Animal Services Animal shelter was fined nearly $20,000 after veterinarians were accused of using inhumane euthanasia techniques.

Ford is recalling nearly 420,000 vehicles for a seat belt issue

(ap) — Ford is recalling almost 420,000 vehicles because of a seat belt issue that may result in an injury if a crash

Squirrels hungry for three cars' plant-based parts caused $30,000 in damage, man says

A driver in Illinois says a band of hungry squirrels caused nearly $30,000 in damage to three different luxury vehicles because of plant-based parts they view as a snack

Senate will begin voting on funding immigration enforcement after Trump's settlement fund is dropped

The Senate is set to start voting as early as Wednesday on legislation to fund immigration enforcement agencies. Two portions of the bill desired by Trump were dropped after pressure from members of Congress.

Ghost students steal identities, financial aid, then disappear. Burgess Owens wants to stop them

"Ghost students" are stealing identities, enrolling in schools to qualify for federal financial aid, then disappearing once they pocket the cash.

Shia LaBeouf pleads guilty to simple battery for punching bargoers during Mardi Gras

Actor Shia LaBeouf has pleaded guilty to three counts of simple battery for punching people outside a New Orleans bar in February during Mardi Gras.

Rubio: Greenland talks continue, 'in a good place'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on ​Wednesday talks with Denmark and Greenland about using the island for collective defense are "in a ‌good place."

SpaghettiOs infested with worms or parasites, lawsuit claims

A Florida mother and her daughter sued Campbell's after eating SpaghettiOs ​that they claim were contaminated by worms or parasites, and therefore unfit to eat.

Oil prices climb back toward $100, and the record-breaking rally for US stocks stalls

Oil prices are rising following the latest threats to the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, and U.S. stocks are stalling near their records. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% Wednesday from its all-time high.

FBI fatally shoots a man holding hostages in a California office building, police say

A man holding hostages inside a building in California that houses a bank branch and school district office has been shot and killed by the FBI, police said Wednesday.

Survivor, advocate: Inexpensive radon test can head off lifelong lung cancer battle

Cary Hatch was enjoying retirement after years as a marketing strategist in D.C. Then, she got diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer.

Ford recall for seat belt issue and a do-not-drive order for some Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles

Ford is recalling almost 420,000 vehicles because of a seat belt issue that may result in an injury if a crash occurs.

US FDA to review AI-based tool to predict drug-related liver damage

The U.S. FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research said ​on Wednesday it has accepted a letter of intent for an artificial intelligence-based drug development tool designed ‌to help predict drug-induced liver injury.

Hilton, Becerra lead in tight primary race for California governor

Republican television commentator Steve Hilton and Democratic former cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra held onto early leads in the open primary race for California governor on ​Wednesday.

Videos showing groups of people entering NYC sewers at night baffle residents and investigators

Mole people? Crocodile catchers? Mario brothers? A series of bizarre sightings of people popping in and out of New York City's vast subterranean sewer system has the city wondering what exactly is going on.