Navy needs more ships, new shipyard and more funding, chief says
NORFOLK, Va. — A year into his tenure as Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Daryl Caudle said he needs the service to grow.... Read More
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Lindsay Clancy Trial: Closing arguments expected Thursday morning
BOSTON — Now that jurors have heard all the evidence in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial, the prosecution and defense are expected to deliver their closing arguments.
Plymouth Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Sprague...Read more
Barry Manilow announces touring hiatus days after canceling third show this month
Days after Barry Manilow canceled two of his Las Vegas residency dates, the acclaimed crooner says he’s taking a much-needed break on the heels of a busy summer tour.
“Hi everybody — Barry here,” Manilow posted on...Read more
Massachusetts state Rep. Francisco Paulino arrested on pandemic benefit fraud charges
BOSTON — State Rep. Francisco Paulino was indicted and arrested charges of pandemic benefit fraud early Wednesday, the U.S. Attorney’s office announced, becoming the second Massachusetts public official to face the ...Read more
Former Michigan Speaker Lee Chatfield trial witness list includes lawmakers, aides, lobbyists
LANSING, Mich. — Two current lawmakers, an array of political staffers and one of the most active lawyers in advising legislators' secret fundraising accounts are slated to be called as witnesses at former Michigan House...Read more
California moves to outlaw child marriage with bill headed to Newsom's desk
A decadelong fight to outlaw child marriage in California is nearly at an end.
A bipartisan bill that makes it illegal to issue marriage licenses to anyone under 18 cleared the state Assembly on Wednesday, drawing cheers ...Read more
Trump declares 'mission accomplished' in Iran as conflict drags on
President Donald Trump on Wednesday declared “Mission Accomplished” in Iran even as the unpopular and costly war drags on with no end in sight and no sign that the U.S. is close to achieving any of the lofty goals he ...Read more
Judge rules ICE agent arrested for shooting in Minneapolis can be released from Texas jail
MINNEAPOLIS — In a blow to Minnesota law enforcement, a federal judge set the stage for ICE agent Christian Castro to be released from a Texas jail after he was arrested three months ago on charges that he shot a ...Read more
Andrew Garfield plans to 'free himself from the shackles'
Andrew Garfield plans to spend his downtime playing basketball and going swimming.
The 43-year-old actor has enjoyed an especially busy year in 2026, starring in The Magic Faraway Tree, The Uprising and Artificial, and ...Read more
Hollywood star Busy Philipps reveals brain tumour scare
Busy Philipps feels "grateful" to be alive after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.
The 47-year-old actress was diagnosed with a brain tumour in February, and Busy has recalled feeling petrified at the time.
The ...Read more
Justin Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios to pay costs to Blake Lively
Blake Lively has been awarded $407,451.75 in costs stemming from Justin Baldoni's countersuit.
The 39-year-old actress and Baldoni, her It Ends with Us co-star, settled their broad litigation dispute in May - but a ...Read more
Rep. McIver not immune from prosecution, appeals court says
WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that New Jersey Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver is not immune from prosecution over a tense incident that unfolded outside an immigration detention center last year.
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Midterms looming, Trump contends prices are going down
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered House Republicans a window into what’s on his mind just days before they return from an August break, painting an overly rosy picture of the economy and taking a...Read more
Key Bridge collapse: Main-span contract still unawarded as state says 2030 target holds
BALTIMORE — Months after Maryland abandoned its original contracting plan for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the project remains on the same multibillion-dollar budget and late-2030 timeline — even as the ...Read more
Remarkable student at Miami Dade College became record-breaking faculty member
MIAMI — Nathan Thomas remembers his first day of college as being a normal day.
When the 10-year-old walked into his algebra class at Miami Dade College, he drew a few curious looks from his older classmates. But once ...Read more
US diesel supplies hit record low as demand season looms
U.S. supplies of diesel have fallen to the lowest seasonal level ever, threatening to push prices even higher for the global economy’s workhorse fuel just as heating and agricultural seasons kick into gear.
Stocks of ...Read more
FAA requires some Boeing 787 inspections for fatigue cracks
The Federal Aviation Administration is requiring inspections of dozens of Boeing 787 planes to check for cracks in the wings.
The regulator issued a final airworthiness directive Wednesday, following a proposed rule in ...Read more
At least 100 dead as flash flood hits Nepal-China border
A violent flash flood at the Nepal-China border tore through a checkpoint and engulfed surrounding villages on Wednesday, leaving at least 100 people dead and hundreds missing.
Videos posted online show roads and bridges ...Read more
Sierra LaMar retrial: Charging doc alleges new attempted kidnapping as jury selection begins
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Jury selection is underway for the second murder trial for Antolin Garcia Torres in the notorious 2012 disappearance and presumed death of Sierra LaMar, and a newly unsealed court filing reveals that ...Read more
US aims to revive Civil War-era court to claim Iran oil as prize
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is preparing to activate a long-dormant maritime war court to streamline military capture of Iranian oil tankers as U.S. prizes, according to three people familiar with the plans.
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California county's election drama worsens as official locks up contested ballots
Days after the top elections official in Shasta County, California, announced that he planned to hire an election denier who served prison time for tampering with voting machines, county leaders there made an extraordinary...Read more
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