Israel war: Gaza sealed off after incursion by Hamas, death toll rises to nearly 1,600 on both sides

Israel increased airstrikes on the Gaza Strip and sealed it off from food, fuel, and other supplies in retaliation for a bloody incursion by Hamas militants, as the war’s death toll rose to nearly 1,600 on both sides.

IOC to vote on introducing flag football for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

The NFL’s ongoing push for worldwide exposure got another boost when organizers for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics delivered a proposal to put flag football on the program when the Summer Games return to the United States for the first time in 32 years.

'Real possibility' US could be drawn into Israel-Hamas war, says analyst

Could the war in Israel draw the United States into a much bigger "world war"? It’s a question on a lot of people’s minds following an unprecedented attack on Israel by the Islamist militant group Hamas that killed hundreds and injured thousands more. 

Some members in Congress want to cut Ukraine aid and raise Taiwan's. But Taiwan sees its fate tied to Kyiv's

For some in Congress, Taiwan and Ukraine are rivals for a limited pool of U.S. military assistance. And seeing China as a bigger threat to the U.S. than Russia, lawmakers argue for doing more to arm Taiwan and stopping the flow of money to Ukraine.

Hamas attacks Israel: Jewish community ramps up security at Arizona synagogues

On the heels of the Jewish community's high holy season, it's something not just felt in Israel, but for Jewish Americans right here in Arizona.

Simone Biles shines bright with 4 gold medals at world champs as most decorated gymnast in history

The American superstar claimed a third, then a fourth, gold medal on the final day of the 2023 competition on Sunday, winning the women’s balance beam and floor finals in a dominant fashion.

Go solo: Norwegian Cruise Line expanding rooms for single travelers

Solo travelers interested in taking a cruise will now have more options – with the perk of not paying the double occupancy room rate.

Israel declares war: US sending strike team to Eastern Mediterranean

Israel's security cabinet voted to officially go to war for the first time since 1973: The US is sending strike teams to assist.

Afghanistan earthquake: Death toll hits 2K as survivors search for victims in rubble

Men dug through rubble with their bare hands and shovels in western Afghanistan on Sunday after a magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit a densely populated area near Herat.

Israeli tourists killed in Egypt, US embassy has security message for Americans traveling there

The U.S. embassy in Cairo shared a security message for Americans in Egypt after an Egyptian policeman is said to have opened fire on Israeli tourists Sunday, killing two and a tour guide.

Hamas attacks Israel; Netanyahu says country 'at war'

Social media showed Hamas fighters parading what appeared to be stolen Israeli military vehicles through the streets while an angry crowd shouted "God is Greatest."

‘Like something from James Bond': What we know about Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel

Hamas’ attack Saturday caught Israel off guard by way of air, land and sea, and included paragliders that flew in “like something from “James Bond"," as one national security expert put it.