Darren Indyke, Jeffrey Epstein’s attorney for roughly two decades, told a U.S. House committee he “had no knowledge whatsoever” of the abuse tied to Epstein, a statement that shapes ongoing investigations into Epstein’s network.
Iranian Kurds living in Iraq say they will return to Iran only if the country’s theocratic system ends. Many families have remained in exile since the 1979 revolution and still cannot go back.
Unseasonably high temperatures in the U.S. Southwest this March shattered heat records, illustrating the growing frequency and intensity of extreme heat linked to climate warming.
Civilians in Guerrero fought back against a cartel siege with AK-47s and grenades, highlighting how an increasing number of armed groups and vigilantes can be absorbed or armed by criminal organizations.
High Point, a 12th seed, upset fifth-seeded Wisconsin on Thursday afternoon, eliminating perfect NCAA Tournament brackets for over 25 million people and igniting a run of wins by double-digit seeds.
European leaders pledged continued support for Ukraine as disagreements over a €90 billion EU loan — meant to cover Kyiv’s needs for two years — reveal mounting strains amid wider regional conflicts.
Pete Hegseth’s Christian rhetoric and push to revamp the military chaplain corps have drawn renewed scrutiny after the U.S. went to war with Iran, raising concerns about religious neutrality in the armed forces.
Chuck Norris, the martial arts grandmaster and star of Walker, Texas Ranger, has died at 86. His family called it a ‘sudden passing’ and requested privacy.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine is sharing drone expertise with five countries facing attacks tied to Iran and is exploring a role in restoring security in the Strait of Hormuz.
Senators met behind closed doors Thursday with White House border czar Tom Homan as they pursue a bipartisan path to end a Department of Homeland Security funding shutdown that began over a month ago.
Iran has warned it may target tourist sites worldwide and says missile production continues nearly three weeks into the war, after U.S.-Israeli strikes hit Iranian leaders and energy assets.
The Trump administration said Thursday it has opened investigations into 13 states that require state-regulated health insurance plans to cover abortion, prompting potential federal-state clashes over insurance rules.
DHS nominee Mullin told senators he will not eliminate FEMA and pledged to reverse some unpopular policies of his predecessor, signaling a softer federal emergency-management approach.
A Trump commemorative gold coin was approved for production by the U.S. Mint for America’s 250th anniversary, a move critics say breaks with precedent and raises legal and ethical concerns.
A KFF survey found about 8 in 10 Americans who re-enrolled in ACA marketplace plans say their health care costs rose this year, underscoring affordability concerns.
Iranian strikes on Persian Gulf oil and gas facilities, following an Israeli strike on Iran’s main gas complex, have rattled markets. The Pentagon is reportedly preparing to request up to $200 billion from Congress as fuel prices surge and President Trump seeks to reassure Americans.
PBS correspondent Reza Sayah reports from Tehran as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran nears its third week, detailing how residents are adjusting to prolonged instability.
Israeli and Iranian strikes on oil and gas facilities have rattled global markets. PBS interviewed former U.S. ambassador Susan Ziadeh on the tally of damaged petroleum sites and Gulf states’ views of the conflict.
California is moving to rename César Chávez Day after allegations of sexual assault; the news wrap also warns small U.S. airports may close amid a partial shutdown and Democratic-led states are suing over a repealed climate science finding.
Sen. Rick Scott told PBS the U.S. must balance its budget while seeking to “demolish” Iran’s nuclear capability, as the Pentagon considers a roughly $200 billion funding request for the third week of the war.
