Military recruiting surge: Hegseth says recruits being turned away

Military recruiting is up, so much so that Hegseth said this week recruits are being turned away. The military wants to budget for another 44,500 troops next year.

BP profit doubles as US gas prices hit highest levels since Iran war began

Petroleum giant BP has earned more than double its profit since the conflict with Iran began two months ago, far exceeding last year’s total. 

Supreme Court rules on key Voting Rights Act rule, voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana

The Supreme Court on Wednesday limited the scope of a key Voting Rights Act provision that restricts how states draw districts affecting minority voters, constraining states' use of race as a factor when drawing congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms. 

He-Man creator Roger Sweet dies at 91: Report

Roger Sweet, the creator of the He-Man action figure, which spawned the popular cartoon series “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe,” has died.

Former FBI Director James Comey indicted again in Justice Department probe

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted again, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say constituted a threat against President Donald Trump.

New passports featuring Trump’s image unveiled by State Department

The State Department is rolling out passports with President Donald Trump’s image prominently featured on the inside cover. Here's what to know.

Record number of Americans say their financial outlook is ‘getting worse’

A new survey finds rising costs still dominate Americans’ concerns, with a record share saying their financial situation is getting worse. Here’s what to know.

Man beaten in NYPD arrest video, Timothy Brown files $100M claim

Brown said this is his first public account of the encounter, describing feelings of humiliation and lasting emotional impact.

Scotland’s World Cup return fuels excitement among fans in New York

Scotland is heading back to the World Cup after nearly three decades, and fans in New York are already celebrating the moment.

'The Voice' singer Dylan Carter's cause of death revealed: Report

Rising country singer and former contestant of "The Voice," Dylan Carter, has died at 24. His cause of death has been revealed, according to a report.

Woman killed in 2-car crash outside laundromat in Newark

A fatal two-car crash in Newark has killed one woman, according to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office.