Today in History: July 9, 14th Amendment ratified

Today in History. Today is Thursday, July 9, the 190th day of 2026. There are 175 days left in the year. Today in History: On July 9, 1868, the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, granting citizenship and “equal protection under the laws” to anyone “born or naturalized in the United States,” including formerly enslaved people.

Russian attacks kill 4 across Ukraine, striking Kyiv for second straight day

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Russian drones and missiles killed four people across Ukraine on Wednesday in attacks before dawn and at midday, as Moscow kept up its pressure on the capital of Kyiv in the latest phase of the over 4-year-old war.

US launches airstrikes on Iran and Tehran fires back at Gulf states

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Persian Gulf.

Editorials from The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian and others

Editorials from The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian and others

The Trump Report: The Latest Updates

The U.S. carried out another round of strikes on Iran late Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump said that recent Iranian attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz signaled the end of the ceasefire.

Trump says US will give Ukraine license to make Patriot missiles to counter Russia

Trump says US will give Ukraine license to make Patriot missiles to counter Russia

News Minute - Video of Major World Affairs - July 8

News Minute – Video of Major World Affairs - July 8

Trump Says Agreement Between U.S. and Iran is 'Over'

Trump says interim agreement between U.S. and Iran is ‘over’

Trump threatens to strike Iran's civilian infrastructure: 'They really deserve it'

Trump threatens to strike Iran's civilian infrastructure: 'They really deserve it'