Live updates: Trump says US will hit them "very hard" as Iran warns against a ground invasion

President Trump says U.S. forces plan to hit Iran "very hard" over the next two to three weeks, as Iran's army chief warned against an ground invasion by the U.S, claiming 7 million ready to fight.

Wisconsin native journalist abducted in Baghdad after militia warning

Freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson, a Wisconsin native, was abducted in Baghdad, raising concern from family and colleagues after years reporting in Iraq and across the Middle East.

Trump commends US military for 'swift, decisive, overwhelming victories'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sent a message to the American people accusing the U.S. of being manipulated by Israel, saying Iran will endure any aggression by the U.S. and that “confrontation and engagement between Iran and the U.S. are accessible."

Trump: US military operations in Iran are 'nearing completion'

President Donald Trump addressed the nation on Wednesday regarding the Iran war, saying the United States' objectives are "nearing completion."

Thieves steal paintings by Renoir, Matisse from Italian museum

Thieves have stolen famous paintings from a private museum in Northern Italy, adding to a run of major museum heists in Europe.

Trump threatens escalation as Iran calls US demands "excessive, unrealistic and irrational"

President Donald Trump threatened to "completely obliterate" civilian infrastructure if a deal isn't reached as Iran calls U.S. demands "excessive, unrealistic and irrational."

Air Canada CEO to retire after condolence comments criticized

Air Canada’s CEO is retiring amid backlash for his video message, in which he shared condolences only in English last week after the deadly LaGuardia crash.

Cuba awaits sanctioned Russian oil shipment as US signals no objection

Cuba is preparing to receive a sanctioned Russian oil tanker carrying roughly 730,000 barrels of crude, potentially easing the island’s severe fuel shortages amid a U.S. oil blockade.

American-born Israeli soldier killed in combat in Lebanon

A young man who moved from Connecticut to Israel last year to join the military was killed this weekend during a combat operation in Lebanon.

North Korea tests more powerful solid-fuel engine for US-range missiles

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a test of an upgraded solid-fuel missile engine designed for weapons capable of reaching the U.S. mainland.

Nestlé says 12 tons of KitKat bars stolen during transit across Europe

Nestlé says about 12 tons of KitKat bars—roughly 413,000 individual candies—were stolen during transit from its production facility in Italy to Poland.

‘Lion King’ lyrics lawsuit: Comedian sued for $27M over viral translation

Comedian Learnmore Jonasi is being sued over his now-viral translation of the iconic “Lion King” chant, with the composer saying the intentional mistranslation denigrates its cultural significance.

Heartwarming homecoming for American held in captivity for over a year in Afghanistan

Dennis Coyle, the American man released by the Afghanistan government after more than a year in captivity, is back on U.S. soil where loved ones were on hand to greet him.