UN says next five years to smash heat records

A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a 75% chance that the next five years will see higher temperatures, underscoring the rapid pace of climate change.

CDC asking for employee volunteers to help with Ebola screenings

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is requesting staffers to serve as volunteers for Ebola screenings of travelers arriving in the U.S. Here's what we know.

Iran latest: Trump making 'final determination' in Situation Room meeting

U.S. and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative agreement Thursday to extend the ceasefire in the 3-month-old war by 60 days and start a new round of talks on Iran’s nuclear program.

US and Iran reach deal to extend ceasefire pending approval by Trump, sources

For the second time this week, the United States military conducted defensive strikes on Iranian targets as leaders of the two nations continue to negotiate a long-term peace deal.

Three women found dead in popular tourist hot spot

Several women found dead in a popular American tourist destination have local authorities probing whether there is a larger trend at play.

US carries out strikes on Iranian military facility

As peace negotiations between the United States and Iran continue, President Donald Trump was expected to assemble his Cabinet at Camp David, but the meeting is instead going to be held at the White House because of expected bad weather. 

Israeli researchers say Iran behind Los Angeles transit system attack

Israeli security researchers have tied the Iranian group to a cyberattack on the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The attackers allegedly stole hundreds of files and disrupted internal networks.

Canada’s oil-rich province of Alberta to vote on separating from country

A vote will be held this fall on whether Alberta should stay in Canada or take legal steps under the Constitution to hold a binding referendum on leaving.

Iran latest: President Trump to hold Cabinet meeting at Camp David Wednesday

President Trump has called a Cabinet meeting for Wednesday at the presidential retreat Camp David as negotiations between the United States and Iran continue.

US Marines conduct rapid-response drill in Venezuela months after Maduro ouster

U.S. forces staged a rapid-response military drill in Caracas on Saturday, more than four months after former President Nicolás Maduro was ousted.

Iran latest: US finalizing deal to end war, reopen Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. is finalizing an agreement to end the war in Iran, but President Trump warned Sunday that the U.S. won't “rush into a deal.” 

US still planning on $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan, officials say

Taiwan officials said they didn't receive notice of a delay on its multi-billion-dollar U.S. arms package, amid a report that the massive weapons transfer is temporarily on hold to prioritize U.S. munitions needs for the war in Iran.

Fifth ship boarded in US blockade of Iranian vessels

U.S. Marines boarded an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday, on suspicion that the crew intended to run the American blockade.

Raúl Castro indicted: US charges former Cuba president

The U.S. has indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro in connection with the deaths of four people killed in 1996 when two planes were shot down off the coast of the island nation.

Maduro reportedly faces second US criminal investigation in Miami

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is facing a second U.S. criminal investigation led by federal prosecutors in Miami, according to Reuters.