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Today: July 16, 2026

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Unanswered questions in the wake of fatal ICE shooting in Maine

Jason Carroll reports from Biddeford, Maine where lawmakers are questioning why ICE agents involved in Monday's fatal shooting were not wearing body cameras, and there are new details about the man who was killed.

Unanswered questions in the wake of fatal ICE shooting in Maine
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Iran warns Strait of Hormuz is a 'red line' and will resist until the end

Iran said on Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz was an inviolable "red line", warning that if U.S.

Iran warns Strait of Hormuz is a 'red line' and will resist until the end
Political|Sports|World

Soccer-Argentine players brandish political Falklands flag after England match

Argentina players held up a political banner declaring "Las Malvinas Son Argentinas" ("The Falklands are Argentine") after their 2-1 World Cup semifinal victory over

Soccer-Argentine players brandish political Falklands flag after England match
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump hails release of US citizen held in Iran as 'goodwill' gesture

U.S. President Donald Trump has called the release of a U.S. citizen held in Iran a "gesture of goodwill", even as conflict raged for a fifth night across the Middle East.

Trump hails release of US citizen held in Iran as 'goodwill' gesture
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Protesters rally in Kyiv as Zelenskyy moves to oust Ukraine's defense minister

Protesters have gathered in downtown Kyiv after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy moved to dismiss his defense minister as parliament convened to appoint a new prime minister as part of a government reshuffle

Protesters rally in Kyiv as Zelenskyy moves to oust Ukraine's defense minister
Americas|Europe|Political|Sports|World

UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup

The British government has urged FIFA to investigate Argentina's soccer team after players posed with a banner claiming sovereignty over the Falkland Islands

UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK nationalizes Chinese-owned British Steel to protect nation's steelmaking capacity

The U.K. government has nationalized British Steel to protect the nation’s steelmaking capacity

UK nationalizes Chinese-owned British Steel to protect nation's steelmaking capacity
MidEast|Political|World

US expands strikes into northern Iran and disables ship trying to run blockade

The United States has intensified its strikes on Iran, hitting targets further north

US expands strikes into northern Iran and disables ship trying to run blockade
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Oil eases as traders weigh US-Iran conflict risks

Oil prices eased on Thursday as traders weighed escalating tensions between the United States and Iran and the risks to oil supplies moving through the Strait

Oil eases as traders weigh US-Iran conflict risks
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Officer resigns after video shows takedown of wrong teen that left him with broken arm

Officer resigns after video shows takedown of wrong teen that left him with broken arm

Officer resigns after video shows takedown of wrong teen that left him with broken arm
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid and denying Democratic states more frequently

Americans are waiting longer for disaster aid under President Donald Trump, with delays often lasting weeks or months

Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid and denying Democratic states more frequently
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US launches new round of tariffs with 25% tax on most Brazil imports

The United States will impose a 25% tariff on most imports from Brazil starting July 22, the U.S.

US launches new round of tariffs with 25% tax on most Brazil imports
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Hong Kong police arrest five over 'seditious' books

Hong Kong's national security police arrested five booksellers on suspected charges of "doing an act with seditious intention", the government said in a statement late

Hong Kong police arrest five over 'seditious' books
Environment|Health|Political|Science|Technology

America already tried permanent daylight saving time. It lasted less than a year. Could it work now?

The twice-yearly changing of the clocks could be a thing of the past if legislation currently in Congress that calls for permanent daylight time makes it through

America already tried permanent daylight saving time. It lasted less than a year. Could it work now?
Business|Economy|Political|World

US military says it completed latest strikes on Iran, targets included Bandar Abbas

The U.S. military said late on Wednesday it completed its latest wave of

US military says it completed latest strikes on Iran, targets included Bandar Abbas
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US launches multiple strikes on Iran, which retaliates against US targets in region

The U.S. launched two waves of attacks on Iran's coastal defenses and missile sites on Wednesday after reimposing a naval

US launches multiple strikes on Iran, which retaliates against US targets in region
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian missiles strike Kyiv districts, killing two, officials say

Russian ballistic missiles struck at least two districts in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early on Thursday, triggering fires and killing two people, officials said.

Russian missiles strike Kyiv districts, killing two, officials say
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political

Top officials in Arizona's Maricopa County agree on how to oversee elections, ending a legal battle

Election officials in Arizona's most populous county now agree on how to jointly oversee the vote

Top officials in Arizona's Maricopa County agree on how to oversee elections, ending a legal battle
Crime|Political|US|World

New York Times fights Trump administration subpoenas for reporters’ testimony

New York Times fights Trump administration subpoenas for reporters’ testimony

New York Times fights Trump administration subpoenas for reporters’ testimony
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Exclusive: Officials asked to turn over phones at the White House as Wiles, Patel lead intensifying leak probe

Exclusive: Officials asked to turn over phones at the White House as Wiles, Patel lead intensifying leak probe

Exclusive: Officials asked to turn over phones at the White House as Wiles, Patel lead intensifying leak probe
Health|Political|Science|Travel|World

US says it is blocking Americans in DR Congo from immediate travel home, citing Ebola

The U.S. has implemented restrictions related to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo which prevent American citizens and nationals

US says it is blocking Americans in DR Congo from immediate travel home, citing Ebola
Crime|Health|Political|World

Detainees at ICE facility in Texas were beaten and abused, rights groups say

Detainees at a U.S.

Detainees at ICE facility in Texas were beaten and abused, rights groups say
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says Iran has released American woman detained since 2024

Trump says Iran has released American woman detained since 2024

Trump says Iran has released American woman detained since 2024
Arts|Asia|Crime|Political|World

Hong Kong booksellers are reportedly arrested over alleged sales of seditious publications

Local media are reporting that authorities in Hong Kong have raided two bookstores and arrested five people for allegedly selling seditious publications

Hong Kong booksellers are reportedly arrested over alleged sales of seditious publications