Stocks slip, oil prices nudge back up with Middle East truce in doubt

The ongoing conflict with Iran continues to pressure global markets. Despite the announcement of a ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran, stock indices dipped during early trading while crude oil prices began an upward climb.

Atlantic hurricane season 2026: Here's Colorado State University's tropical forecast

The start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is less than two months away, and Colorado State University has released its first forecast for the upcoming season.

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to 3 to 9 years in prison in cooler death case

A former New York City police sergeant was sentenced on Thursday to three to nine years in prison for tossing a picnic cooler full of drinks at a fleeing suspect, who then crashed his motorized scooter and died.

Ousted AG Bondi declines Epstein deposition, but lawmakers say subpoena still holds

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not sit for a planned deposition before the House Oversight Committee as part of its probe into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the panel’s Republican majority said Wednesday. 

Masters tees off with star power, how to watch Round 1

The Masters Tournament is officially underway Thursday, kicking off the first round at Augusta National after a week of buildup that included practice rounds and the fan-favorite Par 3 Contest.

Man in custody after disappearance of American woman in Bahamas

Bahamian police took a man into custody in connection with the disappearance of an American woman over the weekend. 

Man in viral YouTube video pleads guilty to $27M elder fraud scheme

A Chinese national pleaded guilty to a $27 million fraud and money laundering scheme targeting about 2,000 elderly Americans.

Times Square ball drop for America250 will no longer be public

The Times Square ball drop to celebrate America250 will no longer be a public event, and the move comes days after the mayor's emergency order to block certain "large-scale" gatherings this summer.

Automatic military draft registration starts this year: What to know

A new rule passed by Congress will automatically register eligible men in the Selective Service, or military draft system, instead of requiring them to register themselves.

This Sanders-backed progressive is aiming for a seat in Congress: Who is Analilia Mejia?

Democratic candidate Analilia Mejia is gunning for Gov. Mikie Sherrill's old seat in Congress. Here's a closer look at her past, and what she's planning for New Jersey's future.

Strait of Hormuz closed in response to Israeli attack, local reports say

Iran reportedly closed the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday in response to an Israeli attack on Lebanon, local media was reporting. Details were forthcoming.

Mom accused of killing 3 children offers to admit role in crime in move that could dodge prison time

Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of killing her three children, offered to formally admit her role in the crime in a legal move ahead of her upcoming murder trial in July.