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The Biden administration is finalizing plans to expand background check requirements in effort to close the "gun show loophole."

Workers rushed to shore up a rural Utah dam after a 60-foot crack sent water pouring into a creek and endangering the 1,800 residents of a downstream city.

Iran's Foreign Ministry reported that a phone call with officials from the various countries occurred, however the US has declined to comment.

Tucker Carlson critiqued Christian support for Israel's actions in Gaza, discussing with Palestinian Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac the conflict's complexities and urging more critical engagement.

Police operation in Eizariya near Jerusalem discovers combat gear; two suspects arrested. Seized arms lead to suspects' detention, highlighting ongoing efforts against illegal weapons.

The Iowa law could mean criminal charges for people who have outstanding deportation orders, or who have previously been removed from or denied admission to the U.S.

Canadian officials say the country's upcoming wildfire season could be more explosive than last year's historic season.

The fight over a newly revived 1864 Arizona law criminalizing abortion throughout pregnancy unless a woman's life is at risk has engulfed the state's lawmakers.

Peak vigilance in the security establishment ahead of Tehran's response to the assassination of a senior Revolutionary Guards Corps officer in Damascus last week.

New York City is poised to launch the first congestion pricing plan to reduce traffic in a major U.S. metropolitan area. Like many journeys in the Big Apple, this one has been punctuated by delays. Once the system starts up, however, it's expected to significantly reduce gridlock in Manhattan and generate billions of dollars to improve public transit citywide.

Amin Nasser, chief executive of the world's largest oil company Saudi Aramco, recently called on nations to "abandon the fantasy" to phase out fossil fuels, adding that the transition to renewable energy sources is "visibly failing." However, the latest science on climate change is unequivocal: the world must eliminate fossil fuel-based energy systems—and fast.

Artificial intelligence's move into modern warfare is raising concerns about the risks of escalation and the role of humans in decision-making.

Ameer, Hazem, and Mohammed Haniyeh were reportedly killed near the Shati refugee camp in Gaza City.

The six former officers received state sentences on Wednesday that will run concurrently with their federal sentences, which came down in March.

The Iranian-aligned Lebanese outlet al-Mayadeen reported, citing Palestinian sources, that the strike had also killed several of Haniyeh's grandchildren.

President Biden sharpens his criticism of Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the war in Gaza, saying he doesn't "agree with his approach."

Premiership candidate Mehmet Vefa Dag took to multiple social media platforms to spread his antisemitic rhetoric-filled campaign messages.

Despite favoring Democrats, the poll shows that concerns about the economy, immigration, and the 'American Dream' persist.

The GOP-controlled Senate in Tennessee advanced a bill allowing some teachers to carry handguns on public school grounds. The measure follows last year's Covenant School shooting.

Israel's overall university performance decreased by 21% in 2024, per QS World University Rankings. The Hebrew University's theology department dropped, while the Technion's mathematics improved.