Top tennis stars team up for the U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament, in photos

Some of the best tennis players in the world will play doubles specialists in the revamped 16-team U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament. A $1 million prize was added last year to attract top singles players to the competition.

Man convicted in murder-for-hire killing of Microsoft manager on Florida road

A man accused of arranging the fatal shooting of a Microsoft design manager on a Florida road was convicted Wednesday in a murder-for-hire scheme.

A June date on the calendar, but no hearing yet for Bryan Kohberger's plea challenge

An Idaho judge has set the timeline for Bryan Kohberger's attempt to withdraw his guilty plea in the murders of four University of Idaho students. Fourth District Judge Steven Hippler, who sentenced Kohberger to life in prison without parole last year, outlined the guidelines in a written order Wednesday. Kohberger, 31, is serving four consecutive life sentences for the 2022 murders. He filed a petition last month to withdraw his plea, claiming manipulation by his attorneys. Hippler emphasized strict adherence to court procedures and set a status conference for next June.

Police officer arrested after tracking ex-girlfriend on Flock camera system over 2,000 times, authorities say

A Kentucky police officer was arrested after authorities said he used the Flock Safety license plate reader camera system to track his ex-girlfriend over 2,000 times.

US judge awards Blake Lively $407,000 for legal bills in Justin Baldoni dispute

A federal judge on Wednesday awarded Blake Lively $407,000 to cover her ​legal fees and costs after successfully defending against fellow actor Justin Baldoni's defamation lawsuit stemming from their movie "It Ends With Us."

US says Chinese hackers broke into Justice Department, NASA, Federal Reserve, Senate and more

The United States said Wednesday that ​it had disrupted a Chinese hacking operation responsible for break-ins at the U.S. Justice Department, NASA, the Federal Reserve, ‌the U.S. Senate, and other sensitive government agencies.

Father says college student was killed by police in Pennsylvania after he went to wrong house

A college student killed by police responding to a possible burglary had just realized he was at the wrong home and was waiting for friends to come get him when he was shot, his father said Wednesday.

Zelenskyy gives award to Elon Musk for Starlink's role in Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday awarded Elon Musk Ukraine's Order of Freedom, one of its highest state honors, for his "outstanding personal merits" in protecting human life and freedom and strengthening ties with the United States.

Revolution Medicines gets FDA nod for targeted pancreatic cancer drug

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Revolution Medicines' targeted drug for adults with ​metastatic pancreatic cancer who have received prior treatment or ‌cannot receive combination chemotherapy.

Why is the Navy directing sailors, Marines — and their families — to swab social media accounts?

Operation Epic Fury — the military code name given to the ongoing war with Iran — has prompted a new U.S. Navy moniker: Epic Vigilance.

Rupert Grint will become Ron Weasley again — this time, on Broadway

will slip into his old role on Broadway next year in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child."

Man convicted in murder-for-hire killing of Microsoft manager on Florida road

A man accused of arranging the fatal shooting of a Microsoft design manager on a Florida road has been convicted of murder. Jared Bridegan was gunned down when he got out of his SUV to remove a tire from the road in 2022. Prosecutors allege that he was killed in a murder-for-hire scheme hatched by his wealthy ex-wife, Shanna Gardner, and her husband, Mario Fernandez Saldana. Fernandez Saldana was convicted of first-degree murder and solicitation of murder. Gardner's trial is set to being next month. Prosecutors believe Bridegan was killed over a longstanding child custody dispute with his ex-wife and other parenting issues.

2 dead from measles in Pennsylvania as cases surge across US

Two people in Pennsylvania have died as a result of measles, marking the first deaths from the highly contagious virus in the U.S. in 2026.

California couple confront their surrogate in a Texas court as dispute over newborn escalates

A California couple in an escalating fight with their surrogate over a newborn with a life-threatening heart defect told a Texas court Tuesday that the child's condition has worsened and they are anguished by attempts to deny them parental rights because they previously wanted an abortion.

Young Americans have higher credit scores today than before COVID

While millions of Americans are hurting from high prices and low hiring, new research suggests the finances of younger generations are displaying surprising resilience.

Meta reaches $18 billion settlement with Utah, other states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction

Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, state attorneys general announced Wednesday.

US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say

The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States.