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The death toll from a chemical tank rupture in the US state of Washington climbed to 11 as crews recovered the bodies of all nine missing people, authorities said on Saturday.
SINGAPORE — American allies stressed the need for unity at a top defense conference Sunday, saying that as threats increasingly transcend regions, cooperation is more important than ever, even as Washington has become more critical of its traditional friends.
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US President Donald Trump said the United States is close to reaching a “very good deal” with Iran and indicated that American forces would withdraw from the region once the Strait of Hormuz is reopened and the nuclear issue is resolved.
SINGAPORE, May 31 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Sunday sought bipartisan U.S. congressional support for South Korea's nuclear-powered submarine project, as he met with members of the House of Representatives and the Senate at a defense forum, Seoul's defense ministry said.
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US President Donald Trump asked for several amendments to the US-Iran peace deal draft during a Situation Room meeting on Friday, Axios reported on Sunday, citing a senior administration official and a second source briefed on the issue.
The US warned Saturday it was "more than capable" of resuming its war with Iran after US President Donald Trump said any peace deal must adhere to his red lines, including Tehran never being able to develop nuclear weapons.
Earlier, Axios reported that US President Donald Trump requested “several amendments” to the preliminary agreement negotiated by his envoys with Iran.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A meteor crashing toward Earth exploded over the northeastern United States on Saturday, NASA said, setting off booms that echoed over the region with a blast equivalent to 300 tons of TNT.
US President Donald Trump has toughened the terms of peace talks with Iran, The New York Times and Axios reported on Saturday, citing officials familiar with the matter.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration has walked back its announcement that non-citizens seeking permanent US residency, commonly called a Green Card, would need to return to their home country to apply, The New York Times reported.
Israeli newspaper Haaretz, citing military officers and informed sources, reported that there is growing frustration within the Israeli army over not being kept informed about negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during a May Day rally at Washington Square Park in New York, Friday, May 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Sen. Ivan Cepeda, presidential candidate of the ruling Historic Pact coalition, speaks to supporters during a campaign rally in Bogota, Colombia, Friday, May 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The San Antonio Spurs, sparked by superstar Victor Wembanyama, advanced to the NBA Finals by dethroning defending champion Oklahoma City 111-103 on Saturday, booking a championship showdown against New York.
US President Donald Trump said Washington is “close to a very good agreement with Iran” but warned that military options remain available if negotiations fail.
US President Donald Trump met advisers on Friday to discuss extending the ceasefire with Iran but did not make a final decision, according to reports in the US media.
Crews recovered the bodies of two workers who were still missing after an explosion this week at a paper mill in Longview, Wash., bringing the death toll to 11, officials said Saturday.
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For at least a decade the progressive movement has been obsessed with infiltrating every aspect of American life and culture, even going so far as co-opting Christian churches in an attempt to claim them as "safe spaces" for woke ideology. This might sound odd to those who grew up in the devoutly atheist era of libe…
Iran says a proposed agreement with the United States has not yet been finalised and that negotiations remain ongoing through Pakistani mediators and other regional actors, despite signals from Washington that a deal may be close.
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US and Cuban military officials have held a rare in-person meeting at the Guantanamo Bay naval base as Washington continues to increase pressure on the island nation.
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President Trump has toughened the terms of a potential framework for a deal to end the war in Iran, and has sent those proposed changes back to the country for consideration, according to three officials.
The United States has warned it is “more than capable” of resuming its war on Iran as President Donald Trump considers a proposed peace agreement that officials say must meet Washington’s “red lines”.
US president Donald Trump has responded to a wave of cancellations by artists who were scheduled to perform in Washington for the US’s 250th birthday by proposing himself as a better alternative.
El campocorto de los Nacionales de Washington, CJ Abrams, lanza a primera base para conseguir un out durante la primera entrada de un partido de béisbol contra los Padres de San Diego, el sábado 30 de mayo de 2026, en Washington. (Foto AP/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Baltimore Orioles’ Jeremiah Jackson (82) avoids the tag by Toronto Blue Jays catcher Tyler Heineman and scores on a single by Gunnar Henderson during the third inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
The last person California Democrats expected to keep them up at night is Spencer Pratt. Yet here we are.
Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams throws to first for an out during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Amy Gertner, wife of Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, says she is ‘hurt’ ex-political director exposed texts
A provision in a bill before the United States Congress could tie the American and Israeli militaries far more closely together, deepening their cooperation on weapons research, production and technology.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. finalmente conectó su primer jonrón de la temporada al disparar el sábado un batazo solitario que viajó 451 pies al jardín izquierdo en la quinta entrada contra los Nacionales de Washington.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. finally connected for his first home run of the season on Saturday, slugging a 451-foot solo shot to left field in the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals.
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