Man convicted of fatally stabbing his wife set to be 9th person executed this year in Florida

A Florida man convicted of fatally stabbing his wife decades ago is set to be executed Thursday evening.

Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell says new evidence undermines conviction; US prosecutors disagree

Ghislaine Maxwell argued in a new court filing that Jeffrey Epstein documents released this year contained evidence her rights were violated before she was ​convicted and sentenced to 20 years in prison.

IRS did better than expected in tax season after slashing staff, except on the phone, watchdog says

The IRS did better than expected getting refunds out to taxpayers during the 2026 tax season despite massive cuts to its workforce, but the national taxpayer advocate says taxpayers who needed human help were left behind.

Using flattery, Rutte tries to ease NATO tensions with Trump over Iran

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte sought to calm tensions with President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, using a mix of flattery and gentle pushback.

Trump seeks additional $11 billion in farm aid

President Donald Trump on Wednesday asked Congress to approve more ​than $11 billion in additional aid for farmers facing high fuel and fertilizer costs since the Iran war.

'Are we sure this isn't Travis [Kelce]?' NH police seek purse theft suspect they say looks like the NFL star

A New Hampshire police department is looking for a man who allegedly stole a purse out of a car, and they say the man bears a striking resemblance to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

Top Army general who was last US soldier to leave Afghanistan is suddenly leaving his post

Gen. Christopher Donahue, who was the last soldier to leave Afghanistan, will relinquish his command on July 2 after just 18 months on the job, according to a U.S. Army statement.

CDC concludes hantavirus response as outbreak eases

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday it ​ended responses to the hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship, two months after the virus killed three people.

Opposition mounting over orders targeting 'disparaging' national park signs

Conservation groups are pushing back on President Donald Trump's effort to change how history presented on public lands.

Camp Mystic in Texas files for bankruptcy after catastrophic floods killed 28 people

Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Wednesday, nearly a year after floods killed 25 girls and two teenage counselors at the all-girls Christian camp in Texas.

Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote

A federal judge has permanently barred President Donald Trump's administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections.

Trump badgers Senate GOP on voter ID law after spurning housing bill

President Donald Trump implored Republican lawmakers during a rare visit on Wednesday to pass the SAVE America Act, aggravating party fissures and showing limits of his power.

When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic

To someone getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, not panicking may be difficult, even if that's what you should do. But lifeguards also say to flip over and float out of the danger.

DOJ announces hundreds of charges in multibillion-dollar healthcare fraud crackdown

The Justice Department announced criminal charges Tuesday against 455 people in a two-week healthcare fraud crackdown that officials say involved over $6.5 billion in false claims.

Chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams, 3 others charged in federal bribery probe

A chief of staff to former New York City Mayor Eric Adams and several others were charged in a federal indictment in connection with alleged bribery scheme involving a city contract.

Mamdani slate sweeps Democratic primaries in New York, ousts 2 incumbents from Congress

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's slate of fiery progressives swept establishment-backed Democrats in the state's congressional primaries on Tuesday, ousting two sitting congressmen.

Sen. Curtis renews vow not to fund Iran military operations without formal declaration of war

Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, reiterated his commitment not to approve funding for military operations in Iran without giving Congress an opportunity to weigh in.