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See All Newsletters AP QUIZZES Weekly News Quiz Police have arrested a 19-year-old in connection with Virginia State University shooting Hurricane Lala skirts Hawaii's Big Island without making landfall as heavy wind, rain lash region Teen boy among 6 dead including suspect in Michigan shootings; girl survived Politics SECTIONS 2026 Elections Election Results Election calendar White House Congress Supreme Court The latest AP-NORC polls TOP STORIES The buck stops somewhere else: A look at Trump's tendency to avoid blame when things go awry US pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western Hemisphere Democratic primary turnout has soared in some states. Can it carry over to November? Newsletters Ground Game Your guide to the biggest stories in politics, policy and U.S. elections. 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But he can afford it Ghana's fantasy coffins are a colorful celebration of life and legacy Capybaras keep their chill while crashing Brazilian legislature A humpback whale briefly swallows kayaker in Chilean Patagonia — and it's all captured on camera Viral phenomenon in Argentina has young people identifying themselves as animals Whale surfaces, capsizes fishing boat off New Hampshire coast A driver faces up to $110,000 in fines for speeding on a Swiss street. But he can afford it Ghana's fantasy coffins are a colorful celebration of life and legacy Be Well SECTIONS Trending Better health At home Working well For the climate Eating well TOP STORIES Bedbugs can cause people to lose sleep — and blood. Here's what to do about them Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here's how to do it Being a night owl may not be great for your heart but you can do something about it Bedbugs can cause people to lose sleep — and blood. Here's what to do about them Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here's how to do it Being a night owl may not be great for your heart but you can do something about it Photography SECTIONS Photo Essays TOP STORIES Diving into the blue sky, watched by the Eiffel Tower AP Top Photos of the Month, September 2024 How a photographer centered one woman amid the destruction of a Spokane wildfire Newsletters The World in Pictures Get special access to AP's most compelling images from our global team of photojournalists. See All Newsletters Diving into the blue sky, watched by the Eiffel Tower AP Top Photos of the Month, September 2024 How a photographer centered one woman amid the destruction of a Spokane wildfire AP Investigations Climate SECTIONS Indigenous peoples and climate Climate Questions Climate Migration India Focus TOP STORIES Peru steps up fight against illegal gold mining as activity enters protected Amazon reserve The warming climate is forcing marathons to consider changes to keep runners cool Oppressive heat, high humidity grip much of the US as students start a new school year Peru steps up fight against illegal gold mining as activity enters protected Amazon reserve The warming climate is forcing marathons to consider changes to keep runners cool Oppressive heat, high humidity grip much of the US as students start a new school year Health TOP STORIES Bedbugs can cause people to lose sleep — and blood. Here's what to do about them Obesity drugs show early promise against the hormonal disorder PMOS, giving a suffering family hope Trump signs order calling for spacing out childhood vaccines, against medical groups' guidance Appeals court sides with Trump in fight over subpoena of gender-affirming care provider Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here's how to do it Being a night owl may not be great for your heart but you can do something about it Bedbugs can cause people to lose sleep — and blood. Here's what to do about them Obesity drugs show early promise against the hormonal disorder PMOS, giving a suffering family hope Trump signs order calling for spacing out childhood vaccines, against medical groups' guidance Appeals court sides with Trump in fight over subpoena of gender-affirming care provider Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here's how to do it Being a night owl may not be great for your heart but you can do something about it Tech SECTIONS Artificial Intelligence Social Media TOP STORIES Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction trial His son died after a sextortion scheme. He's among many parents celebrating the rulings against Meta One Tech Tip: Don't use rice for your device. Here's how to dry out your smartphone Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction trial His son died after a sextortion scheme. He's among many parents celebrating the rulings against Meta One Tech Tip: Don't use rice for your device. Here's how to dry out your smartphone Lifestyle SECTIONS Food & Recipes Gardening Fashion Homes Travel Pets TOP STORIES Pull up to the window, please, for a glimpse of an American icon: The drive-thru How to test your lawn for grubs and what to do if you find them How clocks, calendars and time zones came to be Pull up to the window, please, for a glimpse of an American icon: The drive-thru How to test your lawn for grubs and what to do if you find them How clocks, calendars and time zones came to be Religion TOP STORIES Europe's tallest statue of the Virgin Mary is inaugurated in a small Polish village Israel’s Christians rely on faith and allies as they fear rising harassment A look at the history and beliefs behind Japan’s controversial shrine to the war dead Newsletters World of Faith Comprehensive global coverage of how religion shapes our world. See All Newsletters Europe's tallest statue of the Virgin Mary is inaugurated in a small Polish village Israel’s Christians rely on faith and allies as they fear rising harassment A look at the history and beliefs behind Japan’s controversial shrine to the war dead Español SECTIONS Política de EEUU Deportes TOP STORIES Terremoto frente a Indonesia deja al menos 47 muertos y edificios derrumbados Mientras el Talibán cumple 5 años en el poder en Afganistán, la ONU alerta de crisis de derechos Fans de Bonnie Tyler llenan las calles de pueblo galés para su funeral Terremoto frente a Indonesia deja al menos 47 muertos y edificios derrumbados Mientras el Talibán cumple 5 años en el poder en Afganistán, la ONU alerta de crisis de derechos Fans de Bonnie Tyler llenan las calles de pueblo galés para su funeral Most watched videos AP News Code of Conduct World Iran war Russia-Ukraine war Español China Asia Pacific Latin America Europe Africa Middle East U.S. Immigration Weather Education Transportation Abortion LGBTQ+ Notable Deaths America at 250 Politics 2026 Elections Election Results Election calendar White House Congress Supreme Court The latest AP-NORC polls Sports NFL College football MLB NBA WNBA Soccer Tennis Tennis Golf Auto Racing Entertainment Movies Fashion Television Celebrity Interviews Music Books Business Tariffs Inflation Financial Markets Financial Wellness Technology Science Space Animals The Ancient World Climate Medicine Newsletters Quizzes Games Fact Check Oddities Be Well Trending Better health At home Working well For the climate Eating well Photography Photo Essays AP Investigations Climate Indigenous peoples and climate Climate Questions Climate Migration India Focus Health Tech Artificial Intelligence Social Media Lifestyle Food & Recipes Gardening Fashion Homes Travel Pets Religion Español Política de EEUU Deportes Most watched videos Standards Press Releases My Account AP News Code of Conduct World Iran war Russia-Ukraine war Español China Asia Pacific Latin America Europe Africa Middle East Russia-Ukraine war U.S. Immigration Weather Education Transportation Abortion LGBTQ+ Notable Deaths America at 250 Politics 2026 Elections Election Results Election calendar White House Congress Supreme Court The latest AP-NORC polls Election Results Election calendar The latest AP-NORC polls Sports NFL College football MLB NBA WNBA Soccer Tennis Tennis Golf Auto Racing College football Entertainment Movies Fashion Television Celebrity Interviews Music Books Celebrity Interviews Business Tariffs Inflation Financial Markets Financial Wellness Technology Financial Markets Financial Wellness Science Space Animals The Ancient World Climate Medicine The Ancient World Be Well Trending Better health At home Working well For the climate Eating well For the climate Photography Photo Essays AP Investigations Climate Indigenous peoples and climate Climate Questions Climate Migration India Focus Indigenous peoples and climate Climate Questions Climate Migration Tech Artificial Intelligence Social Media Artificial Intelligence Lifestyle Food & Recipes Gardening Fashion Homes Travel Pets Español Política de EEUU Deportes Política de EEUU Most watched videos AP News Code of Conduct World Iran war Russia-Ukraine war Español China Asia Pacific Latin America Europe Africa Middle East Russia-Ukraine war U.S. Immigration Weather Education Transportation Abortion LGBTQ+ Notable Deaths America at 250 Politics 2026 Elections Election Results Election calendar White House Congress Supreme Court The latest AP-NORC polls Election Results Election calendar The latest AP-NORC polls Sports NFL College football MLB NBA WNBA Soccer Tennis Tennis Golf Auto Racing College football Entertainment Movies Fashion Television Celebrity Interviews Music Books Celebrity Interviews Business Tariffs Inflation Financial Markets Financial Wellness Technology Financial Markets Financial Wellness Science Space Animals The Ancient World Climate Medicine The Ancient World Be Well Trending Better health At home Working well For the climate Eating well For the climate Photography Photo Essays AP Investigations Climate Indigenous peoples and climate Climate Questions Climate Migration India Focus Indigenous peoples and climate Climate Questions Climate Migration Tech Artificial Intelligence Social Media Artificial Intelligence Lifestyle Food & Recipes Gardening Fashion Homes Travel Pets Español Política de EEUU Deportes Política de EEUU Most watched videos AP News Code of Conduct World SECTIONS Iran war Russia-Ukraine war Español China Asia Pacific Latin America Europe Africa TOP STORIES UK's leader calls for reflection after the death of former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism Newsletters The Afternoon Wire Our personalization engine sends you what you may have missed throughout the day. The Morning Wire Our flagship newsletter breaks down the biggest headlines of the day. See All Newsletters UK's leader calls for reflection after the death of former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism U.S. SECTIONS Immigration Weather Education Transportation Abortion LGBTQ+ Notable Deaths America at 250 TOP STORIES Police have arrested a 19-year-old in connection with Virginia State University shooting Hurricane Lala skirts Hawaii's Big Island without making landfall as heavy wind, rain lash region Teen boy among 6 dead including suspect in Michigan shootings; girl survived Newsletters The Afternoon Wire Our personalization engine sends you what you may have missed throughout the day. See All Newsletters AP QUIZZES Weekly News Quiz Police have arrested a 19-year-old in connection with Virginia State University shooting Hurricane Lala skirts Hawaii's Big Island without making landfall as heavy wind, rain lash region Teen boy among 6 dead including suspect in Michigan shootings; girl survived Politics SECTIONS 2026 Elections Election Results Election calendar White House Congress Supreme Court The latest AP-NORC polls TOP STORIES The buck stops somewhere else: A look at Trump's tendency to avoid blame when things go awry US pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western Hemisphere Democratic primary turnout has soared in some states. Can it carry over to November? Newsletters Ground Game Your guide to the biggest stories in politics, policy and U.S. elections. See All Newsletters The buck stops somewhere else: A look at Trump's tendency to avoid blame when things go awry US pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western Hemisphere Democratic primary turnout has soared in some states. Can it carry over to November? Sports SECTIONS NFL College football MLB NBA WNBA Soccer Tennis Golf TOP STORIES Michael Phelps returns poolside with his sons as 8-year-old Beckett eyes swimming Joshua Báez first player to homer in first 3 at-bats in the majors, leads Cardinals past Cubs 8-4 WNBA icons say the discourse and scrutiny around the league are part of the growing pains of success Newsletters AP Top 25 Poll Alerts Get email alerts for every college football Top 25 Poll release. The Sports Wire Get AP’s in-depth sports reporting tailored to your interests. See All Newsletters Michael Phelps returns poolside with his sons as 8-year-old Beckett eyes swimming Joshua Báez first player to homer in first 3 at-bats in the majors, leads Cardinals past Cubs 8-4 WNBA icons say the discourse and scrutiny around the league are part of the growing pains of success Entertainment SECTIONS Movies Fashion Television Celebrity Interviews Music Books TOP STORIES Bonnie Tyler fans line the streets of a Welsh village as her coffin is brought home Adam Driver will play Mister Sinister and Inde Navarrette will go Rogue in Marvel’s 'X-Men' reboot Newsletters AP Entertainment Wire AP’s entertainment, media, fashion and culture coverage, personalized to your interests. See All Newsletters Bonnie Tyler fans line the streets of a Welsh village as her coffin is brought home Adam Driver will play Mister Sinister and Inde Navarrette will go Rogue in Marvel’s 'X-Men' reboot Business SECTIONS Tariffs Inflation Financial Markets Financial Wellness Technology TOP STORIES Berkshire Hathaway boosted stake in Alphabet, homebuilders in the second quarter Wall Street week ahead: Home Depot and Walmart report earnings, minutes of Fed meeting are released America In Focus: Inflation cools in July, but so do consumers with their spending Berkshire Hathaway boosted stake in Alphabet, homebuilders in the second quarter Wall Street week ahead: Home Depot and Walmart report earnings, minutes of Fed meeting are released America In Focus: Inflation cools in July, but so do consumers with their spending Oddities TOP STORIES Capybaras keep their chill while crashing Brazilian legislature A humpback whale briefly swallows kayaker in Chilean Patagonia — and it's all captured on camera Viral phenomenon in Argentina has young people identifying themselves as animals Whale surfaces, capsizes fishing boat off New Hampshire coast A driver faces up to $110,000 in fines for speeding on a Swiss street. But he can afford it Ghana's fantasy coffins are a colorful celebration of life and legacy Capybaras keep their chill while crashing Brazilian legislature A humpback whale briefly swallows kayaker in Chilean Patagonia — and it's all captured on camera Viral phenomenon in Argentina has young people identifying themselves as animals

Whale surfaces, capsizes fishing boat off New Hampshire coast A driver faces up to $110,000 in fines for speeding on a Swiss street. But he can afford it Ghana's fantasy coffins are a colorful celebration of life and legacy Be Well SECTIONS Trending Better health At home Working well For the climate Eating well TOP STORIES Bedbugs can cause people to lose sleep — and blood. Here's what to do about them Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here's how to do it Being a night owl may not be great for your heart but you can do something about it Bedbugs can cause people to lose sleep — and blood. Here's what to do about them Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here's how to do it Being a night owl may not be great for your heart but you can do something about it Photography SECTIONS Photo Essays TOP STORIES Diving into the blue sky, watched by the Eiffel Tower AP Top Photos of the Month, September 2024 How a photographer centered one woman amid the destruction of a Spokane wildfire Newsletters The World in Pictures Get special access to AP's most compelling images from our global team of photojournalists. See All Newsletters Diving into the blue sky, watched by the Eiffel Tower AP Top Photos of the Month, September 2024 How a photographer centered one woman amid the destruction of a Spokane wildfire AP Investigations Climate SECTIONS Indigenous peoples and climate Climate Questions Climate Migration India Focus TOP STORIES Peru steps up fight against illegal gold mining as activity enters protected Amazon reserve The warming climate is forcing marathons to consider changes to keep runners cool Oppressive heat, high humidity grip much of the US as students start a new school year Peru steps up fight against illegal gold mining as activity enters protected Amazon reserve The warming climate is forcing marathons to consider changes to keep runners cool Oppressive heat, high humidity grip much of the US as students start a new school year Health TOP STORIES Bedbugs can cause people to lose sleep — and blood. Here's what to do about them Obesity drugs show early promise against the hormonal disorder PMOS, giving a suffering family hope Trump signs order calling for spacing out childhood vaccines, against medical groups' guidance Appeals court sides with Trump in fight over subpoena of gender-affirming care provider Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here's how to do it Being a night owl may not be great for your heart but you can do something about it Bedbugs can cause people to lose sleep — and blood. Here's what to do about them Obesity drugs show early promise against the hormonal disorder PMOS, giving a suffering family hope Trump signs order calling for spacing out childhood vaccines, against medical groups' guidance Appeals court sides with Trump in fight over subpoena of gender-affirming care provider Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here's how to do it Being a night owl may not be great for your heart but you can do something about it Tech SECTIONS Artificial Intelligence Social Media TOP STORIES Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction trial His son died after a sextortion scheme. He's among many parents celebrating the rulings against Meta One Tech Tip: Don't use rice for your device. Here's how to dry out your smartphone Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction trial His son died after a sextortion scheme. He's among many parents celebrating the rulings against Meta One Tech Tip: Don't use rice for your device. Here's how to dry out your smartphone Lifestyle SECTIONS Food & Recipes Gardening Fashion Homes Travel Pets TOP STORIES Pull up to the window, please, for a glimpse of an American icon: The drive-thru How to test your lawn for grubs and what to do if you find them How clocks, calendars and time zones came to be Pull up to the window, please, for a glimpse of an American icon: The drive-thru How to test your lawn for grubs and what to do if you find them How clocks, calendars and time zones came to be Religion TOP STORIES Europe's tallest statue of the Virgin Mary is inaugurated in a small Polish village Israel’s Christians rely on faith and allies as they fear rising harassment A look at the history and beliefs behind Japan’s controversial shrine to the war dead Newsletters World of Faith Comprehensive global coverage of how religion shapes our world. See All Newsletters Europe's tallest statue of the Virgin Mary is inaugurated in a small Polish village Israel’s Christians rely on faith and allies as they fear rising harassment A look at the history and beliefs behind Japan’s controversial shrine to the war dead Español SECTIONS Política de EEUU Deportes TOP STORIES Terremoto frente a Indonesia deja al menos 47 muertos y edificios derrumbados Mientras el Talibán cumple 5 años en el poder en Afganistán, la ONU alerta de crisis de derechos Fans de Bonnie Tyler llenan las calles de pueblo galés para su funeral Terremoto frente a Indonesia deja al menos 47 muertos y edificios derrumbados Mientras el Talibán cumple 5 años en el poder en Afganistán, la ONU alerta de crisis de derechos Fans de Bonnie Tyler llenan las calles de pueblo galés para su funeral Most watched videos AP News Code of Conduct World Iran war Russia-Ukraine war Español China Asia Pacific Latin America Europe Africa Middle East U.S. Immigration Weather Education Transportation Abortion LGBTQ+ Notable Deaths America at 250 Politics 2026 Elections Election Results Election calendar White House Congress Supreme Court The latest AP-NORC polls Sports NFL College football MLB NBA WNBA Soccer Tennis Tennis Golf Auto Racing Entertainment Movies Fashion Television Celebrity Interviews Music Books Business Tariffs Inflation Financial Markets Financial Wellness Technology Science Space Animals The Ancient World Climate Medicine Newsletters Quizzes Games Fact Check Oddities Be Well Trending Better health At home Working well For the climate Eating well Photography Photo Essays AP Investigations Climate Indigenous peoples and climate Climate Questions Climate Migration India Focus Health Tech Artificial Intelligence Social Media Lifestyle Food & Recipes Gardening Fashion Homes Travel Pets Religion Español Política de EEUU Deportes Most watched videos Standards Press Releases My Account AP News Code of Conduct World Iran war Russia-Ukraine war Español China Asia Pacific Latin America Europe Africa Middle East Russia-Ukraine war U.S. Immigration Weather Education Transportation Abortion LGBTQ+ Notable Deaths America at 250 Politics 2026 Elections Election Results Election calendar White House Congress Supreme Court The latest AP-NORC polls Election Results Election calendar The latest AP-NORC polls Sports NFL College football MLB NBA WNBA Soccer Tennis Tennis Golf Auto Racing College football Entertainment Movies Fashion Television Celebrity Interviews Music Books Celebrity Interviews Business Tariffs Inflation Financial Markets Financial Wellness Technology Financial Markets Financial Wellness Science Space Animals The Ancient World Climate Medicine The Ancient World Be Well Trending Better health At home Working well For the climate Eating well For the climate Photography Photo Essays AP Investigations Climate Indigenous peoples and climate Climate Questions Climate Migration India Focus Indigenous peoples and climate Climate Questions Climate Migration Tech Artificial Intelligence Social Media Artificial Intelligence Lifestyle Food & Recipes Gardening Fashion Homes Travel Pets Español Política de EEUU Deportes Política de EEUU Most watched videos AP News Code of Conduct World Iran war Russia-Ukraine war Español China Asia Pacific Latin America Europe Africa Middle East Russia-Ukraine war U.S. Immigration Weather Education Transportation Abortion LGBTQ+ Notable Deaths America at 250 Politics 2026 Elections Election Results Election calendar White House Congress Supreme Court The latest AP-NORC polls Election Results Election calendar The latest AP-NORC polls Sports NFL College football MLB NBA WNBA Soccer Tennis Tennis Golf Auto Racing College football Entertainment Movies Fashion Television Celebrity Interviews Music Books Celebrity Interviews Business Tariffs Inflation Financial Markets Financial Wellness Technology Financial Markets Financial Wellness Science Space Animals The Ancient World Climate Medicine The Ancient World Be Well Trending Better health At home Working well For the climate Eating well For the climate Photography Photo Essays AP Investigations Climate Indigenous peoples and climate Climate Questions Climate Migration India Focus Indigenous peoples and climate Climate Questions Climate Migration Tech Artificial Intelligence Social Media Artificial Intelligence Lifestyle Food & Recipes Gardening Fashion Homes Travel Pets Español Política de EEUU Deportes Política de EEUU Most watched videos AP News Code of Conduct US top Middle East commander visits deployed aircraft carrier, and other Mideast news America In Focus: Inflation cools in July, but so do consumers with their spending US pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western Hemisphere The buck stops somewhere else: A look at Trump’s tendency to avoid blame when things go awry Iran claims Qatar is holding pilots, Israeli strikes kill 11 in Lebanon, and other Middle East news With US-Iran talks stalled, diplomatic efforts expand to unlikely European players Trump says USS Lincoln’s record time at sea during Iran operations ‘not nearly long enough’ 1422 Trump says USS Lincoln’s record time at sea during Iran operations ‘not nearly long enough’ US retail sales slump unexpectedly and sharply after a summer tax-refund boost fades 109 US retail sales slump unexpectedly and sharply after a summer tax-refund boost fades US special forces ready to step up combat drills in Philippines and help deter aggression in Asia 2 UAE tankers attacked while transiting Strait of Hormuz, and other news from the Middle East Trump focuses on violent crime reduction as he boosts GOP candidates at New York police academy New aircraft carrier heads toward Middle East after reports of issues on long-deployed USS Lincoln A British firm starts containment of oil spill from stricken tanker off Oman Trump says record-setting Navy deployment to support Iran operations ‘not nearly long enough’ President Donald Trump downplayed concerns about the USS Abraham Lincoln’s extended deployment in the Middle East. Reports have emerged of mental health struggles among sailors, but the Navy says it has not observed an increase in suicidal ideation. US admiral says special forces ready to step up combat drills in Philippines AP Top Stories August 14 Over 3 million flowers adorn displays at what organizers call Israel’s biggest ever show of its kind Wholesale price inflation slows last month as gas, food costs fall Iran-backed Houthis clash with Yemeni forces and other Mideast developments Oman says the oil spill from a grounded tanker has reached its coastline Israel says Gaza drone strike targeted a Hamas commander, and other developments in the Mideast India’s small steelmakers could save money and cut emissions with switch to renewable power Inflation slows but prices remain elevated as Iran war and spending on AI push up prices Iranian-backed Houthis kill 6 in attack on vessel, and other developments in the Mideast In rejecting Trump’s Gaza plan, Netanyahu reprises a balancing act he has mastered US stocks edge further from their records as oil prices keep swinging Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies to end his war fizzle Trump used elaborate ruse to fly out of Turkey following summit because of Iran threat, report says Trump extends Jones Act waiver 90 days for foreign ships moving energy, fertilizers Trump scoffs at Iran’s demand for war reparations and other Mideast developments Pakistan says new defense pact with Saudi and Turkey is ‘purely defensive’ and open to others Israel rejects Trump’s Gaza plan, more details emerge on the Strait of Hormuz and other Mideast news Pentagon pushes defense companies to boost weapons production after concerns of depleted stocks Turkey says defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is not aimed at Iran or any other country Iran makes dramatic new demands around Strait of Hormuz Senators head for the exits without meeting Trump’s demands for voting bill Iran’s leaders think they have Trump cornered, but their strategy carries great risks US Army opens test ranges to small companies to get weapons to battlefields more quickly How the Iran-backed Houthis’ claims of deadly attacks are stoking fears of a wider regional conflict Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia sign a mutual defense deal, and other Middle East news Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defense agreement US stocks jump as employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs, raising hopes that rate hikes can wait A deal with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz may require a compromise from Trump Saudi military says Houthi attacks left 11 civilians, including a child, injured near Yemen border As it happened: Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over refusal to answer questions Iran war renews concerns about the lasting toll of traumatic brain injuries to US troops Possible Strait of Hormuz deal, a large attack in Yemen and other Mideast news