Astronauts arrive at International Space Station on the quickest US express flight yet

Four astronauts pulled up at the International Space Station on Thursday after launching on an eight-hour express that set a U.S. speed record.

Third aircraft carrier and thousands of troops head to Mideast as Trump weighs new Iran strikes

The U.S. military is moving roughly 9,000 troops aboard a group of ships to the Middle East. The move follows President Donald Trump's warning of possible new strikes against Iran.

Failed Tennessee execution raises questions about Utah's lethal injection protocol

A failed execution is prompting scrutiny of lethal injection procedures and raising questions about how states, including Utah, would respond if an execution does not go as planned.

Judge denies request to find Lindsay Clancy not guilty after mistrial

A Massachusetts judge who oversaw Lindsay Clancy's murder trial rejected ​a request on Thursday by her lawyers to declare her not guilty of murder.

Trump launches midterm campaign push in Texas, Oklahoma as Republicans face tough races

President Donald Trump travels to Texas and Oklahoma on Thursday to begin a 32-day campaign blitz to bolster Republicans as the party fights ​to hold onto its slim congressional majorities.

Teton Pass driving certification program takes effect for some motorists

A new Wyoming program aimed at improving safety on Teton Pass takes effect Thursday, requiring certain drivers to complete an online self-certification before using the mountain highway.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers combative address, renews calls for the 'warrior ethos'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's "State of the Force" address Wednesday appeared focused on announcing several new initiatives while also lambasting frequent targets.

US Postal Service to take extra steps to ensure ballot deliveries

The U.S. Postal Service said Thursday it will take ​a series of extraordinary measures to ensure the delivery of millions of ballots for next month's 2026 congressional elections, including extending hours at some ‌retail branches.

Americans are using buy now, pay later more than ever. Here's what to know if you're one of them

Americans spent more than $160 billion last year using buy now, pay later plans, according to research published by Federal Reserve economists.

Supreme Court to weigh Trump's mandatory immigration detention policy

The Supreme Court agreed on Thursday to hear a dispute over a policy that subjects millions of ​immigrants in the United States illegally to mandatory detention during their deportation proceedings.

Rapper Rick Ross charged with battery after domestic violence accusation

Authorities say rapper Rick Ross was arrested early Thursday in Miami Beach and charged with battery related to a domestic violence accusation.

Fatal accident at Radomiro Tomic mine, Codelco partially suspends operations

A worker was ​killed in an accident at Chilean state-run miner ‌Codelco's Radomiro Tomic mine, the country's ⁠mining regulator ​Sernageomin said ⁠on Thursday.

DC judge permanently dismisses case charging ex-Olympian with vandalizing Reflecting Pool

A judge in Washington has agreed to permanently dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Renee Good's family sues US government, immigration officials over her killing in Minneapolis

Renee Good's family sued the U.S. government and several immigration officials Thursday, alleging wrongful death and other violations of federal law in the 37-year-old woman's killing.

Senate unveils bipartisan deal tackling energy and data centers — but wind and solar questions remain

A bipartisan group of senators released the permitting reform deal aimed at expediting the approval of certain projects and lowering energy costs, reviving hope that a national framework could be approved.

Tennessee governor halts executions after Christa Gail Pike survives lethal injection attempt

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee late Wednesday halted the remaining scheduled executions for the rest of the year and ordered an outside investigation after Christa Gail Pike survived lethal injection.

Unemployment claims dip to 197,000, lowest since mid-July

The number of people applying for unemployment benefits dipped last week to the lowest level since mid-July as layoffs remain low and most American workers enjoy job security.

Alleged Cornell gang rape prompts calls to revise New York sexual assault laws

Some New York lawmakers are urging a revamp of the state's sexual assault statutes to make it easier to prosecute cases involving intoxicated victims.

Chinese hackers impersonated ex-US official to steal emails from AI experts

Chinese hackers have been impersonating U.S. AI experts, including a former government official, ​to try to steal emails from experts in AI, cybersecurity company Proofpoint said on Thursday.