Trump's latest auto tariffs explained

DETROIT (AP) - President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on autos not made in the U.S. and certain auto parts are sending more tremors through an industry already being pummeled by steel and aluminum import duties and on-again, off-again 25% levies on Canada and Mexico. The new tariffs, announced Wednesday, are likely to jack up new vehicle prices and will also impact the used car market.

Iran sends response letter to Trump

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iranian state media said Thursday that Iran has sent an official response to a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump to the Iranian supreme leader that was seen as an attempt to jumpstart talks over Tehran’s nuclear program.

Israel approves key part of judicial overhaul

JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel's parliament on Thursday passed a key part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to overhaul the judiciary, angering critics who view it as a power grab by his far-right government.

Senators request investigation into use of the Signal app

WASHINGTON (AP) - The top Republican and Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee requested an investigation Thursday into how Trump national security officials used the Signal app to discuss military strikes, ensuring at least some bipartisan scrutiny on an episode President Donald Trump has dismissed as frivolous.

U.S. economy grew 2.4% in 4th quarter after upgrade

WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. economy expanded at a healthy annual 2.4% pace the last three months of 2024, supported by a year-end surge in consumer spending, the government said Thursday in a slight upgrade of its previous estimate of fourth-quarter growth.

Tourist submarine sinks off Egypt's coast, 6 dead

CAIRO (AP) - Six people died and nine others were injured after a tourist submarine sank in the popular Egyptian Red Sea destination of Hurghada, two municipal officials said Thursday. They were speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief the media.

UN: 'Severe' human rights abuses in Haiti

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - A steady stream of illegal weapons smuggled into Haiti is fueling an increase in gang violence and leading to severe human rights abuses, according to a U.N. report released Thursday.

Noem to discuss immigration and crime in Colombia

BOGOTÁ (AP) - U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is visiting Colombia on Thursday as part of a tour of three Latin American nations to discuss immigration, crime and deportation.