Russian drone and missile attacks kill 4 in Ukraine
At least four people died overnight as Russian drone and missile strikes continued to pound Ukraine’s towns and cities, local officials said Saturday. Meanwhile, Moscow’s ...
Middle East latest: 2 freed hostages are back in Israel
Hamas released two hostages in the southern Gaza Strip on Saturday as part of its ceasefire deal with Israel, while Palestinian authorities say Israel has agreed to release dozens of prisoners in ...
As M23 rebel group advances in Congo, a new leader signals a shift in its identity
After Rwanda-backed M23 rebels took control of the biggest city in eastern Congo this week, the man who emerged from the ...
A medical plane carrying a child patient and 5 others crashes in Philadelphia, setting homes ablaze
A medical transport jet transporting a child who had just completed treatment for a life-threatening condition, her mother ...
Hamas to release 3 male hostages, Israel to release dozens of Palestinian prisoners under ceasefire
Hamas-led militants are set to free three more hostages — all men — on Saturday, and Israel will release dozens of Palestinian prisoners as part of a fragile ...
Beneath the surface, Groundhog Day’s deep roots predate Punxsutawney Phil
Groundhog Day predictions about the coming of spring put the spotlight on Punxsutawney Phil every Feb. 2, but celebrating the midpoint between the shortest and darkest day of the year and the ...
Democrats to elect new leader as party struggles to repair brand
Democrats, desperately seeking a new message and messengers to push back against the Trump administration, will elect a new leader Saturday in a low-profile Democratic ...
A deadly flight out of Wichita has one of America’s most historic aviation cities reeling
When American Eagle Flight 5342 took off from Wichita, the Midwest city with a proud aviation history was glowing from a big moment. It had just hosted the next generation of ...
Rubio is off to Central America with the Panama Canal and immigration top of mind
Secretary of State Marco Rubio embarks this weekend on his first foreign trip in office, heading to Central America to press President Donald Trump’s top priority — curbing ...
Peace prospects look bleak in Myanmar as a civil war rages
Peace prospects look bleak in Myanmar as a civil war rages despite international pressure on the military four years after it seized power from an elected civilian government. The ...
Iowans prepare for impacts due to President Trump’s tariffs
President Trump’s tariffs are scheduled to take effect on February 1, and Iowa business owners and farmers are preparing for possible impacts. Canada and Mexico are ...
Penn State hammers Hawkeyes on the mat
The second-ranked University of Iowa wrestling team was defeated by No. 1 Penn State, 30-8, on Friday night at the Bryce Jordan Center. “We have to get first ...