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Inside mid-decade redistricting battles across states, courts: Join the live discussion
The mid-decade redistricting war is taking shape as states lock in their maps for the midterms. Where do things stand state-by-state and court-by-court? Join Legal Affairs Reporter Zach Schonfeld and Morning Report author Jared Gans for a discussion on all of that and more.
USA not totally reliant on Pulisic - Balboa
Former United States defender Marcelo Balboa says his country are not totally reliant on AC Milan star Christian Pulisic as the co-hosts prepare for their opening game of the World Cup.
US strikes Iran after blaming Tehran for helicopter crash
The United States launched airstrikes early Wednesday against Iran after blaming Tehran for the crash of an American attack helicopter, and Iran fired back at countries in the region — another escalation that threatened to derail efforts to end the war. Hours after Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan cam...
America needs the trust of its friends, not its adversaries
The United States doesn’t need to build trust with Iran, it needs to build trust with everyone else.
US Strikes Iran in Retaliation of Downed Apache Helicopter
The United States announced it retaliated to Iran’s downing of a U. S. Army Apache helicopter by attacking Iranian air defense, ground control stations and surveillance radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz.
Democrats rally round Platner in Maine as Trump reaffirms grip on GOP after primaries
Outcome of polls in four states offers mixed signals about direction of two major parties before November’s midterms Progressives rallied round the controversial Graham Platner after his primary victory in Maine on Tuesday , while Donald Trump again exerted his grip on the Republican party, helpi...
Baltic states fear Russia-Ukraine war spillover after drone incursions
A spate of drone incursions fuels anxieties about a possible military conflict with Russia.
World Cup 2026: Mexico City buzzing, United States handed injury boost, Canada forced into late change
We’re almost there, folks. The wait is nearly over as there’s less than 48 hours left before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kick-off. Thursday night’s opener between co-hosts Mexico and former hosts Sou...
When to Expect Results in Maine, Nevada and Beyond
Four states have primaries on Tuesday. Election officials predict most results will come in late in the evening, though mail-in ballots may delay things.
Voters across 4 states gear up for key primaries ahead of 2026 midterm elections
Voters in Maine, South Carolina, Nevada and North Dakota are heading to the polls Tuesday for key primaries, including the race in Maine involving controversial Democratic U. S. Senate candidate Graham Platner.
The Gulf states are betting big on AI: who’s investing where?
Gulf states are now frontrunners in the AI race but competition will only intensify.
Trio of drastically different US lakes straddles the border between states — Earth from space
A 2020 astronaut photo shows three uniquely colored lakes — Tahoe, Walker and Mono — straddling contrasting biomes on either side of the California-Nevada border.
The quiet push to shield pesticide makers from lawsuits
In April 2026, California farmer Terri McCall stood on the steps of the Supreme Court at a rally protesting pesticide use, telling the story of how her husband and dog both died of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma , a disease she believes was caused by pesticides. Her husband, Jack, had used Roundup for m...
World Cup 2026 picks, odds, predictions: Top props, best bets for United States by proven soccer expert
Jon "Buckets" Eimer has locked in his top USMNT prop bets for the 2026 World Cup being hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico
What Happens When ‘Star Wars’ Replaces Mozart?
Across the United States, orchestras are programming more live performances of movie soundtracks in a bid for box office revenue.
Number of conflicts between states reaches highest level since World War II
The number of conflicts between states continued to increase sharply in 2025 and has now reached the highest level since World War II. At the same time, the Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) at Uppsala University registered a record total number of armed conflicts.