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Pentagon Puts Iran War Cost at $29 Billion as Hegseth Deflects on Funding

MEGAN MINEIRO

The estimate from the Defense Department’s top budget official was $4 billion higher than two weeks ago. Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to say when the administration would request extra money for the Iran conflict.

Hegseth to Accompany Trump on Trip to China

ERIC SCHMITT

Defense secretaries have previously traveled with presidents on overseas trips, to provide advice and represent the U.S. military.

Nancy Guthrie sheriff scolded county official for sharing tip with FBI, she claims in interview

Arizona official says Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos scolded her after her office sent a tip to the FBI in the case of missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, report claims.

Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said

President Donald Trump's plan to put weapons in space, called the "Golden Dome for America" missile defense program, is estimated to cost much more than he originally said

Distracted and Bogged Down, Trump and Xi Enter a Summit of Reduced Ambitions

DAVID E. SANGER

The war in Iran has cast a shadow of uncertainty on both superpowers, dimming early hopes that they could begin to address the larger issues that have frayed their relationship.

Deal reached with hackers to delete data stolen from the Canvas educational platform

Instructure, the company behind the online learning system Canvas, has reached a deal with hackers to delete data stolen in a cyberattack

Five plead guilty to charges in brutal Cincinnati beatdown that went viral last summer

Five people have pleaded guilty in connection with the violent downtown Cincinnati beatdown that went viral, with sentencings set for May and June.

Betty Broderick, Whose Murder Trial Was Grist for TV Movies, Dies at 78

TRIP GABRIEL

She killed her ex-husband and his new wife after what she described as years of psychological abuse. The crime inspired TV adaptations, a podcast and at least five books.

Oregon Prepares for a Challenging Summer of Water Shortages and High Fire Risk

AMY GRAFF, ANNA GRIFFIN AND LOREN ELLIOTT

After a warm winter that brought more rain than snow, the state’s snowpack was the lowest it has ever been.

Justice Department Charges Companies in Baltimore Bridge Collapse

CAMPBELL ROBERTSON

The criminal charges are the latest legal fallout after the 2024 crash, which killed six men who were working on the Key Bridge.

Person Fatally Struck by Frontier Airlines Jet at Denver Airport Is Identified

CHRISTINA MORALES

The individual, a 41-year-old man, breached a fence at the airport on Friday minutes before being struck by a Frontier Airlines jet, officials said.

Man Who Stole Unreleased Beyoncé Music Is Sentenced to 5 Years

JOHNNY DIAZ

The theft occurred on July 8, 2025, when members of the singer’s team reported a vehicle break-in ahead of her “Cowboy Carter” tour dates in Atlanta.

Student Is Fatally Stabbed in University of Washington Housing Complex

CHRIS HIPPENSTEEL

Police officers responding to a call found the student dead in the laundry room of an off-campus residential building. Investigators are now searching for a suspect.

Alabama Governor Sets New Primary Elections for Four House Seats

EMILY COCHRANE

Gov. Kay Ivey scheduled special House primaries for August after the Supreme Court cleared a path for Alabama to use a 2023 congressional map with one majority-Black district.

What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primaries in Nebraska and West Virginia

KELLEN BROWNING

Democrats will choose a candidate in a House battleground in Nebraska that could decide the fate of Omaha’s “blue dot” vote.