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Vice President Vance Departs for Switzerland Amid Disputes Over Strait of Hormuz Status
The U.S. and Iran are offering conflicting accounts on whether the strategic waterway is fully open to commercial shipping, even as a 60-day interim ceasefire deal remains in effect.
Italian Tourist Killed in Massive Fire at Dominican Republic Luxury Beach Resort
Nearly 1,700 tourists evacuated from Viva Dominicus Beach by Wyndham resort in Bayahibe as authorities investigate cause of death.
Black Democrats Push Back on Wasserman Schultz's Bid in Florida's 20th District
The veteran congresswoman faces criticism from Black party members who say her move disregards the district's history and undermines Black political representation ahead of an Aug. 18 primary.
Pope Leo XIV Exalts First American Saint Cabrini as Model for Christians in Care of Migrants
The visit to Cabrini's birthplace comes as the pontiff has publicly clashed with the Trump administration over its immigration enforcement policies.
Grand Canyon Officials Warn of Extreme Heat After 3 Hiker Deaths This Month
The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch for the park through Tuesday, with temperatures at the canyon floor expected to reach 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
Will AOC Face Same Primary Challenges as Bernie Sanders, RFK Jr.?
Political observers debate whether progressive candidates can overcome Democratic establishment opposition in future presidential bids.
New Meta-Study Compares GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs, Finds Tirzepatide Most Effective
Analysis of 14,000 patients shows tirzepatide (Zepbound) produced over 20% body weight loss compared to roughly 15% for semaglutide and 8% for liraglutide.
Utah Marks a Year of Battling Measles, With No Clear End in Sight
More than 680 people have fallen ill across 22 counties since June 2025, putting the state's vaccination gaps on display.
Zelenskyy Returns Poland's Highest Honor After Polish Leader Revokes It in Spat Over History
The diplomatic dispute centers on Ukraine naming a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, which killed tens of thousands of Poles during WWII.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Issues Scathing Opinion on District Attorney Larry Krasner's Conviction Reversal Practices
Justices found Krasner's office engaged in misleading filings and withheld evidence while conceding relief in approximately 100 murder cases since 2018.