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Trump has a deal to build US military presence in Greenland while leaving island in Denmark's hands
Wall Street falls in a manic day after briefly dropping more than 10% below its record
The S&P 500 fell 0.8%, but only after careening between a modest gain and a tumble of 1.5%. The main measure of Wall Street's health finished 9.3% below its al…
4 charged in death of 5-year-old boy 'incinerated' in hyperbaric chamber explosion
Thomas Cooper from Royal Oak, Michigan, was pronounced dead at the scene on Jan. 31 at the Oxford Center in Troy. His mother suffered burn wounds as she tried …
How a canoe helped turn Hawaiian culture into a source of pride and even influenced Hollywood
To mark the anniversary, the Hokulea's early crew members gathered Saturday for ceremonial hula and kava drinking at the Oahu beach where the canoe launched on…
House Republicans unveil bill to avoid shutdown and they're daring Democrats to oppose it
House Republicans unveiled a spending bill Saturday that would keep federal agencies funded through Sept. 30, pushing ahead with a go-it-alone strategy that se…
Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus about 1 week prior, authorities say
Investigators found that the last known communication and activity from Arakawa was Feb. 11 when she visited a pharmacy, pet store and grocery before returning…
SpaceX's latest Starship test flight ends with another explosion
Starship reached nearly 90 miles in altitude before trouble struck and before four mock satellites could be deployed. It was not immediately clear where it cam…
Trudeau expects a trade war between Canada and the US for the 'foreseeable future'
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday he welcomed indications that the U.S. would delay substantial tariffs on Canadian products for a month, but said Ca…
Trump takes credit for 'swift and unrelenting' action in speech to Congress
Trump, who has billionaire adviser Elon Musk orchestrating his efforts to slash the size and scope of the federal government, said he is working to “reclaim de…
Trump's trade war draws swift retaliation as Mexico, Canada and China impose tariffs on the US
President Donald Trump launched a trade war Tuesday against America’s three biggest trading partners, drawing immediate retaliation from Mexico, Canada and Chi…
NASA's two stuck astronauts are finally closing in on their return to Earth after 9 months in space
NASA’s two stuck astronauts are just a few weeks away from finally returning to Earth after nine months in space.
Storms, possible twisters to threaten the South just as New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras
New Orleans moved up its two biggest Mardi Gras Day parades and cut down their routes to try to avoid the potentially destructive weather. Police are also expe…
Trump says 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports will start Tuesday, with 'no room' for delay
Trump has said the tariffs are to force the two U.S. neighbors to step up their fight against fentanyl trafficking and stop illegal immigration. But Trump has also indicated that he wants to even the trade imbalanc…
Oscar winners — and losers — laugh, drink and dance together at after-parties
Oscars host Conan O'Brien stood next to a couch nearby and thanked a parade of people who came up to give him rave reviews. One fan said he loved a bit he'd do…
Trump to sign order Friday designating English as the official language of the US
Designating English as the national language “promotes unity, establishes efficiency in government operations, and creates a pathway for civic engagement,” according to the White House.
Trump cuts short talks with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy after Oval Office blow up
Trump berated Zelenskyy for being “disrespectful.” The pair had planned to sign an agreement and hold a joint press conference. But Zelensky was instead prepar…