Talks on landmark plastic pollution treaty end without an agreement

Geneva — Negotiators working on a landmark treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution failed to reach an agreement during talks that extended into Friday in Geneva. Nations…

“Pursuing Peace,” Trump – Putin historic summit in Alaska; Ukrainian reaction on the ground

Today, President Donald Trump sat down with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska for their high-stakes talks on the war in Ukraine. Behind them, a banner read “Pursuing Peace” but…

Rabbits in Colorado are sprouting "horns." Here's why.

A group of rabbits in Colorado with grotesque, hornlike growths may seem straight out of a low-budget horror film, but scientists say there’s no reason to be spooked — the…

The D Brief: Military vs. cartels; Early-retirement whiplash; Inside Israel’s Iran attack; Vulcan mission, finally; And a bit more.

New: President Trump has ordered the Pentagon “to begin using military force against certain Latin American drug cartels” both “at sea and on foreign soil,” the New York Times reported…

Transcript: Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"

The following is the transcript of an interview with Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan, taped Aug. 14, 2025, in Anchorage, Alaska, and airing on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on…

National guard arrives in Washington DC – in pictures

The national guard prepared to deploy on the streets of Washington DC on Tuesday night, a day after Donald Trump ordered their arrival to combat lawlessness, despite violent crime rate…

In talks with Trump and NATO countries, Zelenskyy says Putin is "bluffing"

President Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and leaders of numerous NATO countries held virtual meetings Wednesday ahead of Friday’s scheduled summit in Alaska between Mr. Trump and Russian President Vladimir…

Israeli official OK's West Bank settlement, says it "buries" Palestinian state idea

Israel’s far-right finance minister announced approval Thursday of the construction of a contentious settlement in the Israeli-occupied West Bank that Palestinians and rights groups worry would scuttle plans for a…

ULA’s heavy-lift rocket prepares to launch first Space Force mission

After years of delays, United Launch Alliance is set to launch its first military mission on the new heavy-lift Vulcan rocket next week. The mission, USSF-106, will send into geostationary-Earth…

Youngstown, Ohio, revival gains momentum in former steel stronghold

For decades, Youngstown, Ohio, was a red-hot beating heart of America’s steel industry, providing families like Mike Chismar’s with real prosperity. “That’s why my grandparents came to America. But seeing…

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