• Putin Ready to Escalate Ukraine War
  • Trump Deciding Latest Iran Moves
  • EU Unlocks Billions in Funding for Hungary
  • Moscow Threatens to Suspend Armenia
  • Djokovic Loses to Teenager at French Open
WHO chief lands in Congo, saying Ebola outbreak 'can be stopped'

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) – The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in Congo’s capital, Kinshasa, to support efforts against an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola virus, where he called on the international health body to work with the local community to stop the spread.

France to investigate Israel's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists

PARIS (AP) – France’s government said Friday that it’s asking prosecutors to investigate Israel’s alleged violent mistreatment of activists from a flotilla to Gaza, potentially opening a route for criminal proceedings.

France's parliament votes to repeal slavery-era Black Code

PARIS (AP) – For nearly two centuries after France abolished slavery, the colonial-era law that classified humans as property has remained quietly on the books. On Thursday, the lower house of parliament voted to wipe it from French law.

ABC stations call FCC's early call for license renewal 'unconstitutional'

WASHINGTON (AP) – Local TV stations owned by ABC across the United States blasted the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday for launching an “unlawful, arbitrary and unconstitutional” early review of their broadcast licenses as a dispute between the network and the Trump-controlled agency intensifies.

Tomatoes become latest symbol of America's affordability squeeze

NEW YORK (AP) – Tomatoes, ubiquitous in everything from fast-food burgers to haute cuisine, are taking on a new role beyond the plate: A nagging reminder of rising costs.

CBS News leader Bari Weiss replaces executive producer at '60 Minutes'

NEW YORK (AP) – Saying it was time for a new approach and a new chapter, CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss has replaced the executive producer of “60 Minutes,” naming outsider Nick Bilton, a longtime technology journalist and documentarian, as the show’s new leader.

Trump making 'final determination' on moving forward with Iran deal

WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he’s holding a White House Situation Room meeting with his advisers as he looks to make a “final determination” on moving forward with a deal to extend the Iran ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said the deal has not been finalized.

The Trump Report: Latest Updates

A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump’s name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing it for major renovations. Congress gave the cultural and arts venue its name, the judge said, and only Congress can change it.

Eurpean Union unlocks billions in funding for Hungary

BRUSSELS (AP) – The European Union will unlock 16.4 billion euros (around $19 billion) in funds for Hungary, officials said Friday, after new Prime Minister Péter Magyar enacted rapid reforms to roll back the democratic backsliding that occurred under his predecessor.