World's happiest countries 2026 revealed; here's where US ranks
The world’s happiest countries for 2026 were revealed in a new report. Here’s which country took the top spot and where the U.S. ranked.
The world’s happiest countries for 2026 were revealed in a new report. Here’s which country took the top spot and where the U.S. ranked.
Jimmy Gracey's body pulled from Barcelona waters after Chicago-area man vanished
Spanish police confirm the body of 20-year-old Jimmy Gracey was pulled from the waters in Barcelona on Thursday.
Spanish police confirm the body of 20-year-old Jimmy Gracey was pulled from the waters in Barcelona on Thursday.
Gas prices skyrocket in US, up nearly $1 a gallon in past month
Drivers across the United States find themselves digging deeper in their pockets as they fill their tanks. Gas prices continue their upward march and are nearing the $4 mark, according to new numbers from AAA.
Drivers across the United States find themselves digging deeper in their pockets as they fill their tanks. Gas prices continue their upward march and are nearing the $4 mark, according to new numbers from AAA.
Live updates: Global fuel prices spike as Iran targets Gulf refineries
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has impacted energy markets as the conflict expands pressure on the region’s energy sector.
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has impacted energy markets as the conflict expands pressure on the region’s energy sector.
Thousands of US troops could be deployed for Iran war, Reuters reports
The Trump administration is weighing whether to send thousands more U.S. troops to the Middle East to bolster the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.
The Trump administration is weighing whether to send thousands more U.S. troops to the Middle East to bolster the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.
Trump threatens retaliation if Iran attacks Qatar again
Some top Iranian officials have been killed as more strikes were launched against Israel and Gulf countries. Here's what you need to know.
Some top Iranian officials have been killed as more strikes were launched against Israel and Gulf countries. Here's what you need to know.
Iran wants to move its World Cup matches from US to Mexico
Some Iranian officials are considering moving its matches out of the United States, but FIFA says it is in regular contact with the Iran soccer federation and it is not changing the match schedule announced last year.
Some Iranian officials are considering moving its matches out of the United States, but FIFA says it is in regular contact with the Iran soccer federation and it is not changing the match schedule announced last year.
Jimmy Gracey missing: Chicago-area family seeks help finding son who disappeared in Barcelona
The family of a 20-year-old Elmhurst man is asking for the public’s help in locating him after he went missing while traveling abroad in Spain.
The family of a 20-year-old Elmhurst man is asking for the public’s help in locating him after he went missing while traveling abroad in Spain.
Top Iranian officials killed as strikes continue in the Middle East
President Donald Trump's claims of a lack of support to secure the Strait of Hormuz come amid Joe Kent, director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, announcing his resignation on Tuesday.
President Donald Trump's claims of a lack of support to secure the Strait of Hormuz come amid Joe Kent, director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, announcing his resignation on Tuesday.
US military draft disqualifications list: See if you're exempt
Learn the latest 2026 U.S. military draft disqualifications and exemptions, including medical fitness standards, conscientious objector status, and the registration rules under the NDAA.
Learn the latest 2026 U.S. military draft disqualifications and exemptions, including medical fitness standards, conscientious objector status, and the registration rules under the NDAA.
These American service members have died in Iran conflict
Since the U.S. and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran on Feb. 28, at least 13 American service members have been killed. Here is a look at those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country.
Since the U.S. and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran on Feb. 28, at least 13 American service members have been killed. Here is a look at those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country.
US Army general who oversaw Ukraine left classified maps on train, overindulged in alcohol: IG report
The U.S. Army general who led the military's effort to coordinate support for Ukraine left classified documents on a train in Europe and improperly drank too much alcohol one night during a social occasion, according to a report by the Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General.
The U.S. Army general who led the military's effort to coordinate support for Ukraine left classified documents on a train in Europe and improperly drank too much alcohol one night during a social occasion, according to a report by the Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General.
Trump calls for help to reopen Strait of Hormuz as war in Iran continues
The war involving Iran has entered its third week and is expanding across the Middle East. Here's what you need to know.
The war involving Iran has entered its third week and is expanding across the Middle East. Here's what you need to know.
Cuba experiencing island-wide blackout amid energy crisis, officials say
Officials in Cuba reported an island-wide blackout in the country of some 11 million people on Monday.
Officials in Cuba reported an island-wide blackout in the country of some 11 million people on Monday.
Iran war updates: Countries report new attacks; Iran vows to kill Netanyahu
The war on Iran that's led to wider war in the Middle East is expanding further as it enters its third week.
The war on Iran that's led to wider war in the Middle East is expanding further as it enters its third week.
Pentagon IDs 6 Air Force members killed in refueling plane crash
The Pentagon has identified the six Air Force members who died in a refueling plane crash while supporting the U.S-Israeli war against Iran.
The Pentagon has identified the six Air Force members who died in a refueling plane crash while supporting the U.S-Israeli war against Iran.
US destroys major Iranian military sites: Live updates
A missile has struck a helipad inside the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad, hours after the U.S. struck Iran's Kharg Island.
A missile has struck a helipad inside the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad, hours after the U.S. struck Iran's Kharg Island.
Iran girls school bombing: US military investigating deadly strike
The U.S. military is investigating if it’s responsible for a deadly missile strike on an elementary school in Iran that killed over 165 people, many of them children, in the opening hours of the war on Feb. 28.
The U.S. military is investigating if it’s responsible for a deadly missile strike on an elementary school in Iran that killed over 165 people, many of them children, in the opening hours of the war on Feb. 28.
6 US service members killed in refueling aircraft crash in Iraq, US military says
The U.S. military provided an update confirming Friday that six U.S. service members were killed when a KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq.
The U.S. military provided an update confirming Friday that six U.S. service members were killed when a KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq.
US hits Iran's Kharg Island as oil prices surge
American and Israeli strikes continue to hit the Islamic Republic amid the ongoing war with Iran. On Friday, the U.S. military confirmed that six U.S. service members were killed in a refueling aircraft crash.
American and Israeli strikes continue to hit the Islamic Republic amid the ongoing war with Iran. On Friday, the U.S. military confirmed that six U.S. service members were killed in a refueling aircraft crash.