Trump mulls seizing Iranian island even as diplomatic talks appear to be moving ahead

President Donald Trump openly mused about seizing Iran’s Kharg Island oil terminal in the Persian Gulf and the United States and Israel kept up their attacks ...

The Latest: Trump suggests US could take Iran’s Kharg Island

U.S. President Donald Trump has raised the idea of American forces seizing Iran’s Kharg Island, its main oil terminal in the Persian Gulf. “Maybe we take Kharg Island, maybe we don’t. We have a ...

St. John’s athletic director says Pitino has signed new deal, according to reports

St. John’s says Hall of Fame basketball coach Rick Pitino has signed a new agreement that will keep him under contract with the school through 2030, according to multiple ...

China resumes direct flights to North Korea after 6 years

China’s flag carrier resumed direct flights between Beijing and North Korea’s capital of Pyongyang on Monday not long after the restoration of passenger train services between the ...

Mariners pitcher Emerson Hancock tosses 6 no-hit innings in 8-0 win over Guardians

By the time Emerson Hancock’s first start of the 2025 season ended, he had recorded just two outs. Once Hancock’s inaugural outing of 2026 concluded, though, a few very different ...

Henderson group transforming teen lives through mentorship and leadership

Every month, a group named Empowered is helping teenagers build character and values. “I can go and be myself, I don’t have to be afraid. I can show my ...

2 shot dead in Moore County near Pinehurst on Gaines Street, reports say

Deputies in Moore County are investigating a deadly double shooting outside a home on Sunday night, according to the Sandhills Sentinel. The shooting was reported ...

‘Too little, too late’: Travelers into RDU react as TSA pay resumes, long lines persist

After six weeks of working without pay, the Department of Homeland Security says TSA agents will start receiving paychecks again as soon as Monday, following an ...

Durham congregation celebrates unprecedented fundraising success for NC Central

In a display of community support, St. Joseph AME Church exceeded all in its fundraising efforts for North Carolina Central University (NCCU). The initiative, spearheaded by ...

Trump says he has ‘no problem’ with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba despite blockade

President Donald Trump on Sunday night said he has “no problem” with a Russian oil tanker off the coast of Cuba delivering relief to the island, which has been brought ...

The Final Four is set with UConn stunning Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan

The Final Four is set. Illinois will face UConn and Michigan will take on Arizona next Saturday, with the winners squaring off two nights later for the national title. The Arizona-Michigan game is ...

Sinner follows Sabalenka’s lead with a ‘Sunshine Double,’ beating Lehecka in Miami Open final

Jannik Sinner rolled to a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Jiri Lehecka to capture the Miami Open title and complete the “Sunshine Double’’ on Sunday, a day after Aryna Sabalenka ...