Iran strikes near Israeli nuclear research center as Trump threatens attacks on Iranian power plants
Read full article: Iran strikes near Israeli nuclear research center as Trump threatens attacks on Iranian power plantsPresident Donald Trump on Saturday says the U.S. will “obliterate” Iranian power plants if it doesn’t fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.
Cuba refuses to let US Embassy in Havana import diesel for its generators
Read full article: Cuba refuses to let US Embassy in Havana import diesel for its generatorsThe Cuban government has refused a request by the U.S. Embassy in Havana to allow it to import diesel for its generators while the Trump administration continues to impose a fuel blockade on the island, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
Iran threatens tourism sites and US sends more Marines to Middle East as Trump hints at wind-down
Read full article: Iran threatens tourism sites and US sends more Marines to Middle East as Trump hints at wind-downIran is threatening recreational and tourist sites worldwide and insisting it is still building missiles three weeks into an escalating war in the Middle East.
Ukraine faces growing pressure because of the war in Iran as Russia readies a new offensive
Read full article: Ukraine faces growing pressure because of the war in Iran as Russia readies a new offensiveWith U.S.-brokered Ukraine peace talks on hold due to the war in the Middle East, Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to try to expand his military gains via new offensives against his southern neighbor that will put even more pressure on Kyiv.
High oil prices knock down stocks and erase Wall Street's hopes for a cut to interest rates
Read full article: High oil prices knock down stocks and erase Wall Street's hopes for a cut to interest ratesAnother climb for oil prices shook stock markets, as hopes collapsed for a possible cut to interest rates this year by the Federal Reserve.
Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.22%, highest level in more than 3 months
Read full article: Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.22%, highest level in more than 3 monthsThe average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in more than three months, a setback for prospective home shoppers this spring homebuying season.
China's Hubei province arrests 7, shuts websites in fentanyl crackdown
Read full article: China's Hubei province arrests 7, shuts websites in fentanyl crackdownA Chinese province has intensified a crackdown on fentanyl precursor trafficking, an issue that strained U.S.-China relations and prompted tariffs on imports from China.
Belarus releases 250 political prisoners in a deal with the US to lift some sanctions
Read full article: Belarus releases 250 political prisoners in a deal with the US to lift some sanctionsBelarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko has ordered the release of 250 prisoners as part of a deal with Washington to lift some U.S. sanctions, the latest step in the isolated leader’s effort to improve ties with the West.
Brent crude briefly tops $119 per barrel, before receding, and shakes stock markets worldwide
Read full article: Brent crude briefly tops $119 per barrel, before receding, and shakes stock markets worldwideOil prices jumped to market-shaking levels but then eased back late in the day, helping Wall Street to pare its losses.
About 90 ships cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports millions of barrels of oil despite the war
Read full article: About 90 ships cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports millions of barrels of oil despite the warAbout 90 ships including oil tankers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the beginning of the war with Iran.
Trump, Rubio call for new Cuban leaders as latest blackout underscores deepening economic crisis
Read full article: Trump, Rubio call for new Cuban leaders as latest blackout underscores deepening economic crisisU.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are calling for new people in charge of Cuba as the socialist island experiences its third nationwide blackout in four months.
Supreme Court to hear arguments over push to end legal protections for migrants from Haiti, Syria
Read full article: Supreme Court to hear arguments over push to end legal protections for migrants from Haiti, SyriaThe Supreme Court will hear arguments over the Trump administration’s push to end legal protections for people fleeing war and natural disaster from countries around the world, including Haiti and Syria.
Storms cancel more US flights as TSA remains under pressure from partial government shutdown
Read full article: Storms cancel more US flights as TSA remains under pressure from partial government shutdownStorms sweeping across the eastern half of the country are disrupting air travel across the United States.
Crew of fatal US military crash included Alabama father recently deployed and several from Ohio
Read full article: Crew of fatal US military crash included Alabama father recently deployed and several from OhioThe six U.S. service members who died in the crash of a U.S. military refueling aircraft included an Alabama father who had just been promoted and deployed.
A pardon lobbyist, $500,000 demand and alleged 'enforcer' lead to extortion charge in New York
Read full article: A pardon lobbyist, $500,000 demand and alleged 'enforcer' lead to extortion charge in New YorkFederal prosecutors in New York have accused a lobbyist of trying to extort a former client and the client’s son for $500,000.
Armed man rammed vehicle into Michigan synagogue and was fatally shot by security, AP source says
Read full article: Armed man rammed vehicle into Michigan synagogue and was fatally shot by security, AP source saysThe armed man who rammed his vehicle into one of the nation’s largest Reform synagogues has been identified as 41-year-old Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, a naturalized citizen born in Lebanon, according to federal officials.
US homes sales rose in February as homebuyers seized on easing mortgage rates
Read full article: US homes sales rose in February as homebuyers seized on easing mortgage ratesSales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in February from the previous month as home shoppers benefited from easing mortgage rates and a modest increase in properties on the market heading into the spring homebuying season.
Oil shock from Iran war prompts countries to open strategic reserves
Read full article: Oil shock from Iran war prompts countries to open strategic reservesA widening war in Iran has halted oil tankers, made targets of refineries and spooked investors worried about the cascading impact of spiking energy prices.
Two teen brothers in Texas mariachi band are released from ICE custody amid bipartisan criticism
Read full article: Two teen brothers in Texas mariachi band are released from ICE custody amid bipartisan criticismTwo teen brothers in a nationally recognized mariachi band in South Texas have been released from immigration custody after bipartisan criticism that the Trump administration’s campaign for mass deportation overreached.
Fox News apologizes for showing old video of a hatless Donald Trump at a dignified transfer ceremony
Read full article: Fox News apologizes for showing old video of a hatless Donald Trump at a dignified transfer ceremonyFox News has apologized for airing old video of a hatless President Donald Trump at a dignified transfer ceremony as part of its coverage.
China hopes 2026 will be a 'landmark year' for relationship with US
Read full article: China hopes 2026 will be a 'landmark year' for relationship with USChina says it hopes this year will be a “landmark year” in relations with the United States, as the two sides prepare for an expected leaders’ summit later this month.
Jarring alarms out, quieter alerts in. New firehouse dispatch systems aim to ease stress
Read full article: Jarring alarms out, quieter alerts in. New firehouse dispatch systems aim to ease stressA Connecticut city has joined hundreds of others around the country that have installed new firehouse alarm systems that aim to reduce firefighters' stress when calls come in.
Oil surges to its highest price since 2023, and stocks drop after a weak update on the US job market
Read full article: Oil surges to its highest price since 2023, and stocks drop after a weak update on the US job marketOil shot to its highest price since 2023 after surging again because of the Iran war, and a weak update on the U.S. job market knocked stocks lower to cap Wall Street’s worst week since October.
Trump takes forceful steps to pressure Latin American leaders to reduce China ties
Read full article: Trump takes forceful steps to pressure Latin American leaders to reduce China tiesThe Trump administration in recent weeks has taken forceful steps in one Latin American country after another aimed at curbing the influence and economic dominance of China.
Selfie of Rep. Tony Gonzales and staffer surfaces after affair admission
Read full article: Selfie of Rep. Tony Gonzales and staffer surfaces after affair admissionA newly-released image, shared with KSAT Investigates on Thursday, shows U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales with his arm wrapped around Regina Santos-Aviles, the staffer he admitted having an affair with.
Speaker Mike Johnson and House leadership ask Tony Gonzales to drop reelection bid
Read full article: Speaker Mike Johnson and House leadership ask Tony Gonzales to drop reelection bidThe call from party leadership in Congress arrived a day after the San Antonio congressman admitted to the affair for the first time.
San Antonio among US cities with most residents in financial distress
Read full article: San Antonio among US cities with most residents in financial distressAs inflation and economic pressures continue to strain household budgets, a new report found many Americans are struggling financially — including in San Antonio.
War with Iran chokes flows of oil and natural gas, highlighting energy security risks for Asia
Read full article: War with Iran chokes flows of oil and natural gas, highlighting energy security risks for AsiaThe war with Iran is disrupting oil and LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global energy trade, sending prices higher and threatening global growth.
US Homeland Security investigates whether Bovino made disparaging comments about Jewish faith
Read full article: US Homeland Security investigates whether Bovino made disparaging comments about Jewish faithU.S. Customs and Border Protection has opened an internal investigation into whether the one-time architect of President Donald Trump’s large-scale immigration crackdown made disparaging comments about the Jewish faith while criticizing the U.S. attorney for Minnesota.
Kurdish dissident groups say they are preparing to join the fight against Iran with US support
Read full article: Kurdish dissident groups say they are preparing to join the fight against Iran with US supportKurdish Iranian dissident groups based in northern Iraq are preparing for a potential cross-border military operation in Iran, and the U.S. has asked Iraqi Kurds to support them, Kurdish officials have told The Associated Press.
Millions left without power after major blackout hits Cuba's western region
Read full article: Millions left without power after major blackout hits Cuba's western regionA blackout has left millions of people without power in Havana and the rest of western Cuba in the latest outage on an island struggling with dwindling oil reserves and a crumbling electric grid.
House Ethics Committee to launch investigation into Rep. Gonzales amid affair accusations with staffer
Read full article: House Ethics Committee to launch investigation into Rep. Gonzales amid affair accusations with stafferThe House Ethics Committee announced Wednesday it will investigate U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, who is accused of having an affair with a staffer who died last year after setting herself on fire.
Kamala Harris endorses James Talarico for U.S. Senate after supporting his opponent in the primary
Read full article: Kamala Harris endorses James Talarico for U.S. Senate after supporting his opponent in the primaryThe former vice president previously endorsed U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary, but has since called for the party to unite behind Talarico.
Texas Senate Democratic candidates raise concerns over voting location changes in two counties
Read full article: Texas Senate Democratic candidates raise concerns over voting location changes in two countiesDallas and Williamson counties closed centralized voting centers, which had become a common practice, at the request of local Republicans.
Jack Hughes returns to his day job in the NHL after TV tour as the US Olympic hockey hero
Read full article: Jack Hughes returns to his day job in the NHL after TV tour as the US Olympic hockey heroU_S_ Olympic golden goal-scorer Jack Hughes was back on the ice in the morning after he and brother Quinn appeared with women's captain Hilary Knight on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”.
Iranian strikes on Amazon data centers highlights industry's vulnerability to physical disasters
Read full article: Iranian strikes on Amazon data centers highlights industry's vulnerability to physical disastersIranian drone strikes damaged three Amazon Web Services sites in the Middle East, exposing how vulnerable cloud data centers are in conflict.
Tennis stars in Dubai and Paralympians face travel issues as Middle East war continues
Read full article: Tennis stars in Dubai and Paralympians face travel issues as Middle East war continuesFormer U.S. Open tennis champion Daniil Medvedev has indicated he’s one of what the ATP Tour calls “a small number of players and team members” stuck in Dubai as the war in the Middle East causes a widespread travel shutdown that has also caused issues for athletes heading to the Paralympics.
US stocks erase sharp losses, while oil prices leap on worries about Iran war
Read full article: US stocks erase sharp losses, while oil prices leap on worries about Iran warOil prices leaped on worries that war with Iran could clog the flow of crude, while U.S. stocks swung from sharp losses to tiny gains.
Oil prices set for swings next week as US-Israel strikes raise supply uncertainty
Read full article: Oil prices set for swings next week as US-Israel strikes raise supply uncertaintyOil traders brace for big moves next week as the fallout from U.S. and Israeli strikes on Middle East oil supply stays unclear.
New York woman who duped investors and funneled money to Trump fundraiser gets 9 years in prison
Read full article: New York woman who duped investors and funneled money to Trump fundraiser gets 9 years in prisonA New York businesswoman has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison over a financial scheme that prosecutors say ripped off more than $30 million from foreign investors and funneled some of the stolen funds to U.S. political campaigns, including a campaign fundraiser for President Donald Trump.
Kamala Harris makes last-minute pitch for Jasmine Crockett with robocall
Read full article: Kamala Harris makes last-minute pitch for Jasmine Crockett with robocallThe call gives Crockett a jolt of support from one of her party’s biggest stars in the home stretch of her Senate Democratic primary against state Rep. James Talarico.
Israel's top court allows aid groups to keep working in Gaza as Israeli strikes kill 5 there
Read full article: Israel's top court allows aid groups to keep working in Gaza as Israeli strikes kill 5 thereIsrael’s top court will allow international aid groups to keep operating in the Gaza Strip and other Palestinian territories.
Sweden says it intercepted Russian drone during visit by French aircraft carrier
Read full article: Sweden says it intercepted Russian drone during visit by French aircraft carrierThe Swedish military says that a Russian drone carried out an unauthorized flight off southern Sweden earlier this week while a French aircraft carrier was docked in the port of Malmö.
Donald Trump to visit Port of Corpus Christi as locals seek spotlight on energy exports, water crisis
Read full article: Donald Trump to visit Port of Corpus Christi as locals seek spotlight on energy exports, water crisisTexas’ Coastal Bend is about to take center stage as President Donald Trump is expected to visit the Port of Corpus Christi on Friday.
FedEx says it will return to customers any refunds it gets back from Trump's illegal tariffs
Read full article: FedEx says it will return to customers any refunds it gets back from Trump's illegal tariffsDelivery company FedEx said in a statement on Thursday that it will return any tariff refund it might get to shippers and customers who paid them.
For the first time since 2022, average US long-term mortgage rate dips below 6%
Read full article: For the first time since 2022, average US long-term mortgage rate dips below 6%The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate slipped this week below 6% for the first time since late 2022, good news for home shoppers as the spring home-buying season gets rolling.
US filings for jobless aid rise modestly to 212,000 as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels
Read full article: US filings for jobless aid rise modestly to 212,000 as layoffs remain at historically healthy levelsSlightly more Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain at relatively healthy levels.
IMF says it is releasing $2.3 billion to Egypt after reforms help to stabilize the economy
Read full article: IMF says it is releasing $2.3 billion to Egypt after reforms help to stabilize the economyThe IMF is letting Egypt tap about $2.3 billion more from its loan program after it says reforms are steadying the economy.
FBI fires agents who worked on Trump classified document investigation, AP sources say
Read full article: FBI fires agents who worked on Trump classified document investigation, AP sources sayThe FBI has fired additional agents who worked on an investigation into President Donald Trump, this time terminating employees who participated in the probe into the Republican’s hoarding of classified documents.
Soaring cost of food and other staples squeezes Iranians as threat of US attack looms
Read full article: Soaring cost of food and other staples squeezes Iranians as threat of US attack loomsIranians face a sudden surge in prices for food and daily essentials, and many families say they cannot keep up.
Jasmine Crockett leads James Talarico by double digits in Senate Democratic primary, poll finds
Read full article: Jasmine Crockett leads James Talarico by double digits in Senate Democratic primary, poll findsOn the Republican side, Ken Paxton and John Cornyn were neck-and-neck and in position for a runoff, according to the poll from the University of Texas’ Texas Politics Project.
Waymo's robotaxis now being dispatched in 10 major U.S. markets with expansion in Texas and Florida
Read full article: Waymo's robotaxis now being dispatched in 10 major U.S. markets with expansion in Texas and FloridaWaymo will begin dispatching its robotaxis in four more cities in Texas and Florida, expanding the territory covered by its fleet of self-driving cars to 10 major U.S. metropolitan markets.
FedEx joins other US companies in seeking a refund after Trump tariffs are ruled illegal
Read full article: FedEx joins other US companies in seeking a refund after Trump tariffs are ruled illegalFedEx is suing the U.S. government, requesting a full refund on what it paid for tariffs set by President Donald Trump last year after the Supreme Court ruled that the tariffs are illegal.
US military boards third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean
Read full article: US military boards third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the CaribbeanThe Pentagon says U.S. military forces have boarded a third sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean Sea in an effort to target illicit oil connected to Venezuela.
Federal court rejects GOP-led Utah Legislature's latest try to block House map that helps Democrats
Read full article: Federal court rejects GOP-led Utah Legislature's latest try to block House map that helps DemocratsA federal court ruling means the new Utah voting districts that give Democrats an improved shot at winning a U.S. House seat can be used in this year’s election.
Sky-high prices put 2026 World Cup matches in Houston out of reach for many soccer fans
Read full article: Sky-high prices put 2026 World Cup matches in Houston out of reach for many soccer fansThe 2026 FIFA World Cup will be here in the U.S. before you know it and many soccer fans are gearing up to watch their favorite teams play.
US military airlifts small reactor as Trump pushes to quickly deploy nuclear power
Read full article: US military airlifts small reactor as Trump pushes to quickly deploy nuclear powerThe Pentagon and the Energy Department have airlifted a small nuclear reactor from California to Utah, demonstrating what they say is the potential for the U.S. to quickly deploy nuclear power for military and civilian use.
US pays tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew at the Winter Olympics
Read full article: US pays tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew at the Winter OlympicsThe U.S. men's hockey team will play for gold against Canada and it has honored Johnny Gaudreau’s memory along the way.
US military strikes another alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, killing 3
Read full article: US military strikes another alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, killing 3The U.S. military says it has carried out another deadly strike on a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Justice Department swiftly fires lawyer chosen as top federal prosecutor for Virginia office
Read full article: Justice Department swiftly fires lawyer chosen as top federal prosecutor for Virginia officeA lawyer picked by judges to serve as the top federal prosecutor for a Virginia office that pursued cases against foes of President Donald Trump has been swiftly fired by the Justice Department in the latest clash over the appointments of powerful U.S. attorneys.
Cuba's health care system pushed to the brink by US fuel blockade, Cuban minister says
Read full article: Cuba's health care system pushed to the brink by US fuel blockade, Cuban minister saysCuban officials say a U.S. fuel blockade is pushing Cuba’s health system toward collapse and putting lives at risk.
Judge rules Paxton had no authority to sue Bexar County over legal aid for undocumented immigrants
Read full article: Judge rules Paxton had no authority to sue Bexar County over legal aid for undocumented immigrantsA district judge rejected Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit against Bexar County, which sought to shut down a program using county funds to help immigrants living in the U.S. illegally access legal support.
US makes plans to reopen embassy in Syria after 14 years
Read full article: US makes plans to reopen embassy in Syria after 14 yearsThe Trump administration has informed Congress that it intends to proceed with planning for a potential re-opening of the U.S. Embassy in Damascus, Syria, which was shuttered in 2012 during the country’s civil war.
Texas refineries see opportunity in Venezuelan oil amid Mexico export declines
Read full article: Texas refineries see opportunity in Venezuelan oil amid Mexico export declinesAs President Donald Trump seeks to boost U.S. investment in Venezuela’s oil fields, Mexico is poised to export less heavy crude to Gulf refineries, creating an opening for Venezuelan oil.
India joins US-led initiative to build secure technology supply chains
Read full article: India joins US-led initiative to build secure technology supply chainsIndia joined a U.S.-led initiative to strengthen technology cooperation among strategic allies in a move Friday that underscores the nations’ warming ties after a brief strain over New Delhi’s unabated purchase of discounted Russian oil.
Community calls for action as problems persist at memorial for 53 migrants on Quintana Road
Read full article: Community calls for action as problems persist at memorial for 53 migrants on Quintana RoadThe District 4 Councilman said he is working to add cameras or lights in the area, but it will likely take time.
Virginia judge temporarily blocks Democrats' redistricting work on bid to flip 4 congressional seats
Read full article: Virginia judge temporarily blocks Democrats' redistricting work on bid to flip 4 congressional seatsA Virginia court is temporarily blocking Democrats from preparing for an April voter referendum to redraw the state’s congressional maps.
Average US long-term mortgage rate dips to 6.01%, lowest level in more than 3 years
Read full article: Average US long-term mortgage rate dips to 6.01%, lowest level in more than 3 yearsThe average long-term U.S. mortgage rate slipped this week to its lowest level in more than three years, but remains around 6% in the same narrow range it has been in this year.
Rubio plans to update Netanyahu on US-Iran talks in Israel next week, officials say
Read full article: Rubio plans to update Netanyahu on US-Iran talks in Israel next week, officials saySecretary of State Marco Rubio plans to travel to Israel next week to update Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the U.S.-Iran nuclear talks.
DoorDash sees strong quarterly growth in sales and orders but warns of big costs
Read full article: DoorDash sees strong quarterly growth in sales and orders but warns of big costsDoorDash's revenue rose 38% in the fourth quarter as it gained new U.S. customers and added new services like restaurant reservations.
San Antonio CEO pleads guilty related to involvement in $69 million+ investment fraud scheme
Read full article: San Antonio CEO pleads guilty related to involvement in $69 million+ investment fraud schemeA San Antonio man pleaded guilty Tuesday in connection with an investment fraud scheme worth $69.5 million, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
Takaichi, reelected as Japan's leader, wants to cooperate with US in rare earths development
Read full article: Takaichi, reelected as Japan's leader, wants to cooperate with US in rare earths developmentJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says she hopes to deepen her relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump.
2-month-old with bronchitis, family held at Dilley ICE facility deported to Mexico, Rep. Castro says
Read full article: 2-month-old with bronchitis, family held at Dilley ICE facility deported to Mexico, Rep. Castro saysA 2-month-old and his family, who were held at an immigration detention center in Dilley, have been deported to Mexico, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said Tuesday night.