National News

News > National News

RSS Feed

FILE - The Kaibab Trail, running right to left at center, at Grand Canyon National Park on Jan. 20, 2001. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

3 hikers die of suspected heat-related illness during rising temperatures at Grand Canyon

10:05 PM on Friday, June 19

Federal officials say three hikers have died from apparent heat-related illnesses in the Grand Canyon

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is seen, as its sign remains covered by a tarp, Friday, June 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Kennedy Center says it isn't required to reschedule shows after judge blocks 2-year closure

10:02 PM on Friday, June 19

The Kennedy Center's management isn't committing to new shows or staff expansion, even as it considers options short of a full two-year closure that a federal judge blocked last month

United States' Alex Freeman celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

US reaches World Cup knockout round and wins its group with 2nd straight victory, 2-0 over Australia

5:05 PM on Friday, June 19

The United States has advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup without injured forward Christian Pulisic

Photos show Lebanon's shattered south as towns and villages await peace

4:31 PM on Friday, June 19

FILE - James Burrows, the director and executive producer of, "Mid-Century Modern," poses at the premiere of the Hulu series on March 25, 2025, at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

James Burrows, director of classic TV comedies including 'Cheers' and 'Friends,' dies at 85

4:28 PM on Friday, June 19

James Burrows, the director behind iconic TV comedies like “Cheers,” “Taxi,” “Friends” and “Will and Grace,” has died

US plays Australia and other World Cup Day 9 highlights, in photos

4:28 PM on Friday, June 19

FILE - The Missouri State Capitol is seen, Sept. 16, 2022, in Jefferson City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Missouri judge finds state laws restricting abortion violate voter-approved constitutional amendment

4:13 PM on Friday, June 19

A Missouri judge has struck down a series of restrictions on abortion, finding they violated a constitutional amendment adopted by voters in 2024

President Donald Trump speaks after touring the newly designated Air Force One presidential aircraft at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

President Donald Trump unveils the new Air Force One, a converted Qatari jet

4:09 PM on Friday, June 19

President Donald Trump has unveiled the new Air Force One, a formerly Qatari-owned jumbo jet now converted into the official U.S. presidential aircraft

From l-r., former President Joe Biden, former first lady Jill Biden, former first lady Laura Bush and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on stage during the dedication ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center, Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Judge denies Biden's bid to block release of transcripts linked to special counsel inquiry

3:09 PM on Friday, June 19

A federal judge has rejected former President Joe Biden’s attempt to block the Trump administration from releasing to a conservative group the recordings that Biden made with a ghostwriter

Police investigate the scene after a Central Park carriage horse bolted away from its driver killing a teenager from India on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 in New York. (WABC-TV via AP)

Horse-drawn carriage rides in New York on hold after teen tourist's death

2:15 PM on Friday, June 19

The union representing horse-drawn carriage drivers says it will not resume offer rides in Central Park until Tuesday in the wake of a death of a young tourist who jumped from a runaway horse carriage

Emergency personnel work on a train on the tracks outside Bedford, England, after a train from Corby to London St. Pancras and another from Nottingham to London St. Pancras, collided on Friday June 19, 2026. (Jamie Lashmar/PA via AP)

Two trains collide north of London, killing at least 1 person and seriously injuring dozens

2:05 PM on Friday, June 19

Emergency services rushed to the scene of a collision between two trains north of London on Friday afternoon that killed one person

United States' Christian Pulisic (10) runs with the ball during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

Christian Pulisic to miss US World Cup match against Australia because of calf injury

1:37 PM on Friday, June 19

U.S. star Christian Pulisic will miss the World Cup match against Australia because of a calf injury and was replaced in the starting lineup by Ricardo Pepi

Former President Barack Obama poses for a photograph after reading to school children on opening day of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in John Lewis Plaza, Friday, June 19, 2026, in Chicago. (Win McNamee/Pool Photo via AP)

Barack and Michelle Obama surprise first visitors to newly opened presidential center

1:19 PM on Friday, June 19

Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama surprised the first 100 visitors to walk through the doors of Obama’s new presidential center, personally greeting them

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., leaves the chamber, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Friction between Trump and Republican senators is growing before the pivotal midterm elections

9:11 AM on Friday, June 19

The relationship between President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans seems to be nearing a breaking point

Wyndham Clark celebrates after a birdie on the 12th hole during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., Friday, June 19, 2026.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Wyndham Clark builds 4-shot lead at US Open with lowest 36-hole score at Shinnecock

8:36 AM on Friday, June 19

Wyndham Clark has the lowest 36-hole score ever for a U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills

A person, who declined to give his name, stands for a photo during a Juneteenth celebration in the Leimert Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama's presidential center opens in Chicago

3:10 AM on Friday, June 19

As people gathered to celebrate Juneteenth at events across the U.S., former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama welcomed the first visitors to his presidential center

Vice President JD Vance speaks to reporters in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump. Vance stays at home, for now

12:04 AM on Friday, June 19

The American push for high-stakes talks with Iran has hit a snag

Britain's Labour party candidate Andy Burnham speaks to supporters after the Makerfield by-election in Ashton in Makerfield, England, Friday, June 19, 2026.(AP Photo/Jon Super)

Starmer vows to fight as Burnham’s election win fuels a Labour leadership showdown

10:15 PM on Thursday, June 18

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will fight attempts by rival Andy Burnham to oust him from office

A fan waits for the start of the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

World Cup fans flood stadiums and fan zones with dazzling costumes, facepaint and flags — in photos

5:53 AM on Wednesday, June 17

Soccer fans around the world watch the World Cup, in photos

9:52 PM on Thursday, June 11

1 2 3 4 5 ... Last