Thursday, July 30, 2026 9:11 AM ET
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'No magic wand' to tackle high prices, Fed boss says as US interest rates held -- The Federal Reserve's decision, which was broadly expected, means rates remain between the 3.5% and 3.75%.16 hours ago
A look at Trump's $22bn plans to makeover Dulles Airport near Washington -- The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil reports from aboard one of the airport's iconic 'people movers' that have been in use since 1962.15 hours ago
What to know about 'explosive diarrhoea' parasite outbreak in US -- The source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak, which has spread across at least 45 states, is unclear.12 hours ago
Just now -- US economic growth slows to 1.5% in second quarter -- The economy grew at an annual rate of 1.5% in the three months to June, down from 2.1% seen in the previous quarter. -- Just now11 minutes ago
Fauci on 'solid legal ground' in face of prosecution threat, lawyer says -- The US medical expert faces possible contempt-of-Congress proceedings for refusing to answer questions during a hearing on Covid.2 hours ago
Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during tense US Senate hearing about Covid origins -- The former top US health official said he feared Republicans could try to trip him up and use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury.19 hours ago
Worth $5m? Visitors react to renovated Washington horse statues -- The Trump Administration has regilded the Arts of War statues near the Lincoln Memorial with 23.75-karat gold.14 hours ago
Salman Rushdie attacker convicted of terror offences -- Hadi Matar, 28, was convicted of attempting to help Hezbollah by attacking the British-Indian author.11 hours ago
Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct -- The actor and musician faces allegations from 10 women in total who say he mistreated them as teenagers.1 day ago
US launches 'heavy' strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops - After a short period of relative calm when hostilities were paused, both sides have now restarted missile attacks. 2 hrs ago - World5 hours ago
Wiped out by a hurricane, this US community is now a global energy giant -- A US county flattened by Hurricane Rita is now the world's largest exporter of liquified natural gas.4 hours ago
Trump considering AI controls after OpenAI hacking incidents - It marks a change of tone for his administration, which has taken a more hands-off approach to the technology. 5 hrs ago1 hour ago
'Blood everywhere' - Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband recounts day of children's deaths -- The Massachusetts mother is charged with three counts of first-degree murder over the January 2023 deaths of her three children.17 hours ago
Saudi Arabia joins US in strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq -- US Central Command says proxy groups launched attacks against US bases and Saudi energy infrastructure.1 day ago
Two Americans convicted of murdering Canadian couple in Dominica -- Daniel Langlois, whose animation software was used in numerous blockbuster films, was found dead in a burnt-out car with his partner in late 2023.19 hours ago
Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment in showdown with Republican lawmakers -- Fauci invoked his right not to respond to questions in his opening statement, citing Senator Rand Paul's "unhinged obsession" with trying to put him "behind bars".21 hours ago
Bystander video shows teen lifeguard's dramatic ocean rescue -- The 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old who had been swept offshore at a California beach.1 day ago
Watch: Trump delivers eulogy honouring Lindsey Graham -- The US president hailed the late senator as a "true American original" at the funeral attended by Netanyahu and Zelensky.1 day ago
Why is Ukraine rolling out the red carpet for a US far-right influencer? -- Laura Loomer, Trump ally, MAGA influencer, and former Ukraine critic was granted extensive access to the country.1 day ago
'Don't wait until you want revenge' - why prenups are on the rise -- More young couples are now signing prenups to set out who gets what in the event of divorce.1 day ago
As the US pauses the war with Iran, is Trump really running out of weapons? -- The US has fired thousands of hard-to-replace missiles during its war with Iran. We unpack whether its "arsenal of freedom" is perilously low.1 day ago
Musk takes 'crusade' to Europe with Armie Hammer film -- Musk has backed a film called Citizen Vigilante featuring an American vigilante tearing across an unnamed European country.3 days ago
Left-wing Democrats are on a winning run - but can they lure back crucial swing voters? -- They have seen a flurry of recent wins, but Michigan will test their ability to win back working-class voters in crucial states.4 days ago