US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue

An initial agreement to end the war between the United States and Iran calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and would waive sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely.

Sabrina Carpenter gets 5-year restraining order against man who kept trying to enter her home

A man who tried to get into pop star Sabrina Carpenter's home more than a dozen times was ordered by a judge Wednesday to stay away from her for five years.

Archaeologists find musket balls and fort linked to the Battle of Bunker Hill

Archaeologists have been digging in the park that sits on the site where American patriots hastily constructed an earthen fort to slow advancing British forces at what became known as the Battle of Bunker Hill.

Military officials identify all 8 victims of fiery B-52 crash at California Air Force base

Military officials have identified all eight people killed in this week's fiery crash of a B-52 during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California.

The 14-point US-Iran pact, as read by US official

The United States on Wednesday read out the text of the interim U.S.-Iran agreement to halt the war in Iran and open the Strait of Hormuz.

Rex Heuermann is sentenced to life in prison for New York's Gilgo Beach serial killings

Rex Heuermann, a Long Island architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer, has been sentenced to to life in prison without parole.

Challenger with same name as Sen. Dan Sullivan is ineligible for Alaska ballot, official says

A top Alaska elections official on Monday ruled that a U.S. Senate candidate with the same name and party affiliation as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan is ineligible to appear on the state's August primary ballot.

12 victims identified in one of deadliest US skydiving incidents in decades

Officials have released the names of the pilot and 11 passengers killed Sunday when a skydiving plane crashed moments after takeoff Sunday.

Fed begins Warsh era by keeping rates on hold, sees one hike later this year

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, but policymakers expect a rate hike later this year amid growing ​concerns about inflation.

Luigi Mangione will assert psychiatric defense in murder case in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing

Luigi Mangione will assert a psychiatric defense at his state murder trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a judge said Wednesday.

Trump delays spy nominee Clayton's confirmation, wants voter ID law

President Donald Trump threw doubt on Wednesday on the confirmation of Jay Clayton, ordering its delay in an effort to force Congress to pass a ​strict voter identification bill.

Trump suffers endorsement setback in Georgia: 4 takeaways from Tuesday's primaries

Georgia Republicans rejected President Donald Trump's pick for governor on Tuesday on a busy night of primaries as November's midterm elections continue to loom.