Women gathered in a small Iranian town for a wedding. Then a deadly US strike hit
The celebrations were just getting started when the strike hit.
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Today in History: September 3, British journalist breaks automobile speed record
British motoring journalist Sir Malcolm Campbell became the first person to drive an automobile more...
What to know about a reported US airstrike that hit a wedding in Iran
Iranian state media said four people were killed and more than 60 were wounded.
China presses the US for answers after a man dies hours after entering ICE custody
At least 57 ICE detainees have died since Trump returned to office in January 2025.
Today in History: September 2, fire engulfs dive boat off Southern California, killing 34
A fire swept a vessel carrying recreational scuba divers that was anchored near an island...
Today in History: September 1, first Japanese baseball player makes MLB debut
Pitcher Masanori Murakami of the San Francisco Giants became the first Japanese baseball player to...
New US missile appears to have left wide path of death and destruction in Iranian city, report says
The missiles detonated above a sports complex and two residential neighborhoods.
Today in History: August 31, Princess Diana dies in Paris tunnel crash
Diana, Princess of Wales, was killed after the car she was riding in crashed in...
Today in History: August 30, Thurgood Marshall confirmed as first Black Supreme Court justice
The Senate confirmed the appointment of Thurgood Marshall as the first Black justice on the...
Today in History: August 29, Hurricane Katrina strikes Louisiana
Hurricane Katrina struck the U.S. Gulf Coast in southeast Louisiana, breaching levees and spurring floods...
Trump says US has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves
The president called it "THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY!"
Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he’s in no hurry
This week, his administration shifted its focus to economic pressure rather than military action.
Today in History: August 28, police, protesters clash outside Democratic National Convention
Police and anti-war demonstrators clashed in the streets of Chicago as the Democratic National Convention...
UEFA prepares criminal complaint in Swiss courts against FIFA’s Infantino over World Cup sell-off
Infantino dropped the sell-off plan on Aug. 1 after a furious backlash by global soccer...
Catastrophic floods kill over 390 in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,400 missing
The collapse of a glacier sent a deadly wall of water and mud through communities.
Today in History: August 27, Barack Obama becomes first Black presidential nominee by a major political party
Barack Obama was nominated for president by the Democratic National Convention in Denver, becoming the...
US-Canada animosity could impede an end to a trade war neither country wants
U.S.-Canada trade talks typically get testy, said expert Christopher Sands.
US military says it killed four in strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean
The military did not provide evidence that the vessel was ferrying drugs.
Canada strikes back at US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates
The announcement includes steel, dairy products, appliances and farm equipment.
Today in History: August 25, singer Aaliyah killed in plane crash
R&B singer Aaliyah was killed with eight others in a plane crash in the Bahamas;...
Today in History: August 26, Jaycee Dugard found alive after 18 years
Kidnapping victim Jaycee Dugard was discovered alive in California after being missing for more than...
Canada to announce retaliatory tariffs as Trump tells its leaders to ‘fall in line’
Carney said Canada remains willing to negotiate.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak records one of its highest weekly death tolls yet
This is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history, with many people dying outside treatment centers.
US strikes a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing 2 people in first attack in months
Death toll from Trump campaign of bombing boats now exceeds 210.
Today in History: August 24, Pluto demoted to dwarf planet
The International Astronomical Union declared that Pluto was no longer a full-fledged planet, demoting it...
Today in History: August 23, former priest, convicted child molester dies in prison attack
Former priest John Geoghan, the convicted child molester whose prosecution sparked the sex abuse scandal...
Today in History: August 22, helicopter crash in Iraq kills 14 US soldiers
A Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Iraq, killing all 14 U.S. soldiers aboard.
Trump warns of ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran, but Tehran is well acquainted with sanctions
Trump says the U.S. is imposing an “unprecedented” level of economic warfare on Iran.
Today in History: August 21, Philippine opposition leader Benigno Aquino Jr. assassinated
Philippine opposition leader Benigno Aquino Jr. was assassinated as he exited an aircraft at Manila...
US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East, relieving long-deployed USS Lincoln
It follows reports of mental health challenges and supply shortages aboard the Lincoln.
A quiet channel between ICE and Iran shaped deportation flights, newly released emails show
This marks a shift from the U.S.'s long-standing practice of welcoming Iranian dissidents.
Today in History: August 20, postal employee goes on deadly rampage in Oklahoma
Postal employee Patrick Henry Sherrill went on a deadly rampage at a post office in...
Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children
Harry and Meghan’s children have enrolled at British schools and will start classes in September.
Today in History: August 19, Iran’s elected prime minister overthrown in US-backed coup
Iran’s elected prime minister, Mohammad Mosaddeq, was overthrown in a coup backed by the U.S....
Trump is threatening to bomb Oman, but why?
This comes as Trump faces pressure over his promises for a quick war.
Trump says US and Canada have reached last-minute deal to delay 50% US tariffs on Canadian imports
Trump’s import taxes would have hit about 5% of what Canada ships to the United...
Today in History: August 18, former British nurse found guilty of murdering 7 babies
A former neonatal nurse in a British hospital was found guilty of murdering seven babies...
Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak becomes the country’s worst with over 2,300 dead
The death toll eclipses that of the country’s 2018-2020 outbreak.
Today in History: August 17, Miles Davis releases ‘Kind of Blue’
Trumpeter Miles Davis released “Kind of Blue,” regarded as one of the most influential jazz...
Today in History: August 16, ‘Harmonic Convergence’ celebrated around the world
People worldwide began a two-day celebration of the “Harmonic Convergence,” which heralded what believers called...
Today in History: August 15, car bomb kills 29 in Northern Ireland
29 people were killed by a car bomb that tore apart the center of Omagh,,...
Palestinians besieged in West Bank village fear Israeli settlers will seize their homes
It highlights issues of settler violence in the West Bank, which Israel seized in 1967.
Today in History: August 14, thousands gather for last public execution in US
In front of an estimated 20,000 spectators, Rainey Bethea was hanged in Owensboro, Kentucky, in...
Today in History: August 13, New York throws ticker tape parade for Apollo 11 astronauts
New York City held a ticker-tape parade for Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong, Edwin “Buzz”...
Today in History: August 12, Japan Airlines flight crashes into mountain, killing 520
The world’s worst single-aircraft disaster occurred as a crippled Japan Airlines Boeing 747 on a...
Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies to end his war fizzle
The shift comes as U.S. stockpiles of key weapons have dwindled and talks seem again...
Trump used elaborate ruse to fly out of Turkey following summit because of Iran threat, report says
He was secretly shuttled to a smaller plane via an airport catering truck.
Today in History: August 11, DJ Kool Herc’s record breaks gives birth to hip-hop
At a house party in the Bronx, 18-year-old DJ Kool Herc began extending the musical...
Ukrainian drone attack on an oil hub deep inside Russia kills 13, officials say
Ukraine's barrage on Russian oil facilities has caused fuel shortages.
Trump scoffs at Iran’s demand for war reparations and other Mideast developments
Iran says talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are tied to U.S. concessions.
Today in History: August 10, Jeffrey Epstein found dead in jail cell
Jeffrey Epstein, accused of orchestrating a sex-trafficking ring and sexually abusing dozens of underage girls,...
Today in History: August 9, Gerald Ford declares ‘our long national nightmare is over’
Gerald Ford took the oath of office to become U.S. president after Richard Nixon’s resignation;...
Today in History: August 8, ‘Great Train Robbery’ thieves get away with millions
Britain’s “Great Train Robbery” took place as thieves made off with 2.6 million pounds in...
Today in History: August 7, Love Canal environmental disaster declared a federal health emergency
President Jimmy Carter declared the Love Canal environmental disaster in Niagara Falls, N.Y., a federal...
US suspends avocado inspections in Mexican state of Michoacan due to threat
The suspension of inspections could disrupt exports.
Today in History: August 6, President Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act
President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act, prohibiting racial discrimination in voting.
France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls, with hefty fines for violators
The government says the law is a response to years of consumer complaints.
Iran and the US say a Strait of Hormuz deal is close, but one or both would have to back down
Closure of the strait has driven up the price of fuel and basic goods far...
Today in History: August 5, Marilyn Monroe found dead at her home
Marilyn Monroe, 36, was found dead in her Los Angeles home; her death was ruled...
Today in History: August 4, Kim Jong Il pardons American journalists Laura Ling, Euna Lee
North Korean leader Kim Jong Il pardoned American journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee for...
US companies are stepping up to cut reliance on China for critical minerals used in key weapons
The urgency has increased with the Middle East conflict depleting munitions.
Today in History: August 3, Jesse Owens wins first gold medal at Berlin Olympics
Jesse Owens of the United States won the first of his four gold medals at...
Today in History: August 2, ‘Wild Bill’ shot and killed during poker game
Frontiersman “Wild Bill” Hickok was shot and killed while playing poker at a saloon in...
Today in History: August 1, University of Texas at Austin tower sniper kills 14
Charles Joseph Whitman, 25, went on an armed rampage at the University of Texas in...
Today in History: July 31, Apollo 15 astronauts use a lunar rover for the first time
Apollo 15 crew members David Scott and James Irwin became the first astronauts to use...
Today in History: July 30, India plunged into world’s biggest blackout
Three electric grids in India collapsed in a cascade, cutting power to 620 million people...
US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security
Beijing quickly accused the U.S. of protectionism.
Today in History: July 29, Drew Peterson gets 40 more years for murder-for-hire plot
Former suburban Chicago police officer Drew Peterson was given an additional 40 years in prison...
Ebola cases in Congo top 3,200, nearing record of the country’s worst outbreak
Data showed that 1,437 patients have died out of the 3,262 cases.
Today in History: July 28, Summer Olympics opens in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Summer Olympics officially opened; 14 Eastern Bloc countries, led by the Soviet...
A forced-labor crackdown or an end-run around Congress? Dissecting Trump’s new tariffs
The new tariffs took effect just as temporary 10% worldwide tariffs expired.
Today in History: July 27, horrific kidnapping, killing leads to ‘America’s Most Wanted’
Adam Walsh, 6, was abducted from a department store in Hollywood, Florida, and was later...
Today in History: July 26, Hillary Clinton wins nomination for Democratic presidential candidate
Hillary Clinton became the first woman to be nominated for president by a major political...
Today in History: July 25, first ‘test tube baby’ born in England
Louise Joy Brown, the first “test tube baby,” was born in Oldham, England; she’d been...
US military says it fired on another merchant vessel trying to breach its blockade of Iranian ports
The U.S. has pounded Iran while Tehran has attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Today in History: July 24, stampede at Germany music festival kills 21
A stampede inside a tunnel crowded with techno music fans left 21 people dead and...
US military launches new strikes on Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes
The U.S. is pushing to regain control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Today in History: July 23, Kerri Strug, with torn ankle ligaments, secures Team USA gold medal
Kerri Strug made a heroic final vault despite torn ligaments in her left ankle to...
Why the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history is becoming more challenging
More than 1,000 people have died in eastern Congo's latest rare Ebola virus outbreak.
Today in History: July 22, feds kill bank robber John Dillinger outside Chicago movie theater
Bank robber John Dillinger was shot to death by federal agents outside Chicago’s Biograph Theater,...
Today in History: July 21, Bosnian war crime fugitive arrested in Belgrade suburb
Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, one of the world’s top war crimes fugitives, was...
Today in History: July 20, World War I draft lottery begins
America’s World War I draft lottery began as Secretary of War Newton Baker, wearing a...
Today in History: July 19, plane crashes during emergency landing, kills 111
111 people were killed when United Airlines Flight 232, a DC-10 that sustained a tail...
Today in History: July 18, Harlem riots after fatal police shooting of Black teen
Nearly a week of rioting erupted in New York’s Harlem neighborhood following the fatal police...
Today in History: July 17, Russian Czar and his family executed
Russia’s Czar Nicholas II and his family were executed by the Bolsheviks.
Today in History: July 16, John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife and her sister die in plane crash
John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife, Carolyn, and her sister, Lauren Bessette, died when their...
Israel’s latest strikes kill a dozen people in Gaza, including police officers
On Wednesday, three members of a family were killed in central Gaza, officials said.
US airstrikes hit northern Iran as it disables ship trying to run the blockade
U.S. strikes hit an Iranian army barracks, killing at least seven troops.
Today in History: July 15, school bus full of children kidnapped in rural California
A 36-hour kidnap ordeal began for 26 schoolchildren and their bus driver as they were...
US reimposes its blockade on Iran after Tehran’s attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Fighting has once again engulfed the region and threatened the global economy.
Today in History: July 14, ‘Billy the Kid’ shot and killed
Outlaw William H. Bonney Jr., alias “Billy the Kid,” was shot and killed by Sheriff...
US military death toll in Iran war rises to 14 after Navy pilot death this month
The Navy initially described the July 1 crash as an emergency landing.
US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East as both vie for control of strait
President Donald Trump said Washington is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran.
Today in History: July 13, ‘Railroad Killer’ surrenders in Texas
Angel Maturino Resendiz, suspected of being the “Railroad Killer” responsible for the deaths at least...
Today in History: July 12, riot erupts in New Jersey over police beating of Black taxi driver
Rioting erupted in Newark, New Jersey, over the police beating of a Black taxi driver;...
Today in History: July 11, train bombing in Mumbai kills more than 200
Eight bombs hit a commuter rail network during evening rush hour in Mumbai, India, killing...
US demands Iran publicly state that Strait of Hormuz is open and Tehran won’t attack ships anymore
The strikes hit as Iran prepared to bury the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Today in History: July 10, Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior blown up by French agents
The Greenpeace protest ship Rainbow Warrior was sunk with explosives in Auckland, New Zealand, by...