Trump plans to revive the Presidential Fitness Test for schoolchildren
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday plans to reestablish the Presidential Fitness Test for American schoolchildren,…
Harris releasing ‘107 Days’ book about her historic presidential run
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Kamala Harris will have a memoir out in September on her…
Trump signs order to justify 50% tariffs on Brazil
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday to impose his threatened 50% tariffs on…
Islamic State and al-Qaida threat is intense in Africa, with growing risks in Syria, UN experts say
UNITED NATIONS — The threat from Islamic State and al-Qaida extremists and their affiliates is most intense in…
Trump chides Hawley over bill to ban stock trades in government
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump lashed out at Sen. Josh Hawley on Wednesday after the Republican’s proposal…
Pope marks 50th anniversary of Cold War-era deal on security and human rights
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday called for a renewed commitment to diplomacy to resolve conflicts…
European economy sees growth of only 0.1% as scramble to get ahead of US tariffs goes into reverse
FRANKFURT, Germany — Europe’s economy barely grew in the April-June quarter as frantic earlier efforts to ship goods…
First Australian-made rocket crashes 14 seconds into flight
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The first Australian -made rocket to attempt to reach orbit from the country’s…
US Treasury sanctions Brazilian judge overseeing Bolsonaro case
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday announced sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice…
Carney says Canada will recognize a Palestinian state in September
TORONTO (AP) — Canada will recognize a Palestinian state in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday,…
Fed leaves interest rates unchanged despite Trump demands
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell gave little indication on Wednesday of bowing anytime soon to…
US economy rebounds strongly in the second quarter with 3% growth
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy expanded at a surprising 3% annual pace from April through June, bouncing…