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BERLIN (AP) – They called themselves the “German driving school for experts,” but prosecutors say the true purpose of their Telegram chats was to brag about the women they raped and share tips about how to drug them. In posts that sometimes included photos and videos of their attacks on unconscious victims.

Trump casts doubt on Iran deal, says any fighting will end 'very quickly'

Trump casts doubt on Iran deal, says any fighting will end ‘very quickly’

Trump describes Iran as weakened but alludes to ongoing security concerns

Trump describes Iran as weakened but alludes to ongoing security concerns

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

Iran military releases footage it says shows missile launches against US forces

Iran military releases footage it says shows missile launches against US forces

Trump hails 'tremendous love,' unity at NATO summit

Trump hails ‘tremendous love,’ unity at NATO summit

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case

NEW YORK (AP) – The writer E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million held in escrow since a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Trump’s lawyers immediately asked a court to block the payment while they appeal.

Fed minutes: Officials deeply divided over future path of US inflation

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve’s rate-setting committee is split over whether inflation is likely to stay elevated or whether it will cool once the Iran war winds down, according to minutes released Wednesday.

New attacks raise questions about what comes next in the Iran war

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says he believes the ceasefire with Iran is over. He says he’s not sure he wants a deal anymore and says the U.S. should “finish the job.” But he also insists that continued attacks do not mean a return to war or long-term action.