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Suspect allegedly guns down deputy in ambush during routine call that rocked quiet town, police say

An Oklahoma deputy was killed and a police chief wounded after a suspect allegedly opened fire on officers responding to a welfare check in Wister, OSBI says.

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger Stressed Pragmatism, But Politics Hound Her

CAMPBELL ROBERTSON

Gov. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia has emphasized practical governance as her brand, but the political fight over redistricting has dominated her term so far.

Hiker identified, popular trail closed after deadly fall at Utah's Zion National Park

Authorities say a Texas man fell to his death from the Angels Landing trail at Zion National Park, one of the most challenging hikes in the country.

Pennsylvania high school history instructor named nation's Teacher of the Year

A high school history teacher in Pennsylvania who helps students look inward to find their strengths and outward to find community has been named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year

Car explodes during alleged street takeover on Chicago's South Side as city battles wave of incidents

A car exploded during an alleged street takeover on Chicago's South Side over the weekend, with no arrests made amid a wave of similar incidents.

College student from China charged with illegally taking photos of US military planes

A college student from China has been charged with illegally taking photos of U.S. military planes in Nebraska during a multistate road trip

Supreme Court Reviews F.C.C.’s Enforcement Power Against Communications Companies

ANN E. MARIMOW

AT&T and Verizon were penalized millions of dollars for what the agency said was a failure to protect consumer information. The companies say they were deprived of their right to a jury trial.

Shooter at Mexico's Teotihuacán pyramid admired school shooters and Hitler

PATRICK J. MCDONNELL, KATE LINTHICUM

The gunman who opened fire at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramid, killing a Canadian tourist, admired U.S. school shooters and Hitler, authorities said.

Becerra sees momentum, money and movement in the polls in governor's race

SEEMA MEHTA

In addition to new endorsements, Becerra has jumped nine points in a recent state Democratic party poll, tying with billionaire Tom Steyer at 13%.

US military pushes for boost in 2027 spending on drones and air defenses used in Iran war

U.S. military officials are calling for spending tens of billions of dollars in the next budget year on drones, air defense systems and fighter jets that have been a key part of fighting the Iran war

Flu vaccine no longer mandated for US troops, Hegseth says

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. military will no longer mandate the flu vaccine for American troops

The Redistricting War Has Come to Virginia

Voters in Virginia are deciding whether to adopt a new gerrymandered congressional map that benefits Democrats. Nick Corasaniti, a politics reporter, explains the role Virginia’s new map is playing in the nationwide redistricting battle and its potential implications for the midterm elections.