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A Dutch institute issues a 'Red Alert' over potentially lethal Trump-shaped ecstasy pills

A respected drug and mental health institute in the Netherlands is warning about potentially lethal ecstasy pills shaped like U.S. President Donald Trump's head

August 28, 2026 at 12:03 pm EDT

Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he's in no hurry

Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he's in no hurry

August 28, 2026 at 11:53 am EDT

US targets Egyptian bank's UAE branches under new push for Iran's economic isolation

US targets Egyptian bank's UAE branches under new push for Iran's economic isolation

August 28, 2026 at 11:33 am EDT

Civil rights groups make urgent plea for voting rights in DC, ahead of midterm elections

Civil rights groups make urgent plea for voting rights in DC, ahead of midterm elections

August 28, 2026 at 10:12 am EDT

Judge says Pentagon's measures against Anthropic were 'illegal and baseless'

Judge says Pentagon's measures against Anthropic were 'illegal and baseless'

August 28, 2026 at 8:18 am EDT

Democrats and Republicans draw battle lines for November's general election with primaries ending

Democrats and Republicans draw battle lines for November's general election with primaries ending

August 28, 2026 at 7:34 am EDT

In AP interview, Attorney General Todd Blanche defends his record as political pressure mounts

In AP interview, Attorney General Todd Blanche defends his record as political pressure mounts

August 28, 2026 at 7:11 am EDT

Judge again blocks Trump mail ballot executive order in ruling that’s likely to be swiftly appealed

Judge again blocks Trump mail ballot executive order in ruling that’s likely to be swiftly appealed

August 27, 2026 at 10:35 pm EDT

Kissimmee mother, daughter self-deport to Ecuador after viral hospital arrest

Kissimmee mother, daughter self-deport to Ecuador after viral hospital arrest

August 27, 2026 at 8:40 pm EDT

ICE awards $16.7M contract to buy 6,000 pairs of gloves that deliver electric shocks

ICE awards $16.7M contract to buy 6,000 pairs of gloves that deliver electric shocks

August 27, 2026 at 7:19 pm EDT

Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' in the United States

As midterm elections approach, Republican candidates weigh how closely to align with Trump

Grand jury report details handling of $10 million tied to Hope Florida investigation

The Latest: Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’

US officials tie cyclospora outbreak involving iceberg lettuce to 3 more states

North Carolina congressman Edwards asks House colleagues not to censure him

Exclusive: RFK Jr. said a Samoa trip had nothing to do with vaccines. New documents refute that

Exclusive: US Patriot missile stocks in Europe are 'beyond critical' due to Iran war, officials say

US goals have shifted after 6 months of Iran war. The Strait of Hormuz is now a top concern

Republicans face a midterm verdict as Iran war drags on months longer than Trump promised

California and the federal government battle over hospice fraud, as victims lose coverage and care

Michigan Democrats want to fight Trump. First they have to stop fighting each other

Zelenskyy's direct plea helped unlock Russia sanctions in the Senate. What's next is uncertain

Military judge sets June 2028 trial date for alleged Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed

Fed governor Lisa Cook slams Trump's renewed threat to fire her

Judge, for now, refuses to dismiss Steve Bannon's conviction in contempt of Congress case

Iran warns of military ship ban in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman, and other Middle East news

Republican nominee for Maine governor says he wants ICE agents at polling places in the state

Army plans to build nuclear microreactors at five bases as US seeks to ramp up nuclear power

US declares drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico as dry conditions persist

Kehlani cancels concerts, tells fans she’s ‘in so much pain’

White Sox fan Pope Leo XIV finally receives his own ‘Pope Hat’ giveaway

Orlando luncheon honors Groveland Four legacy following historic payout

Gladys Knight says she’s ‘transitioning into the next stage of my career and life’

Recall alert: 20K Montessori baby toy sets recalled over choking hazard