Jun 03 Poland and Lithuania explore playing bigger role in NATO's nuclear deterrence By Claudia Ciobanu, Sam McNeil, Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press Poland and Lithuania confirm they are participating in discussions about their potential role in NATO’s nuclear deterrence efforts, which are built around U.S. nuclear weapons in Europe. Continue reading
Jun 03 Watch 6:00 News Wrap: Ukraine strikes oil depot deep inside Russia In our news wrap on Wednesday, Ukraine says it struck an oil depot in Russia's St. Petersburg with drones that flew more than 600 miles to reach their target, the UK's prime minister condemned violent protests that erupted over the… Continue watching
Jun 03 Watch 5:24 Health workers struggle to contain Ebola outbreak By Chris Ocamringa, Geoff Bennett, Zeba Warsi The World Health Organization said Wednesday that the fight against Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo is "catching up" with the spread of the virus. But health officials warn the crisis is far from over with more than 340… Continue watching
Jun 03 WATCH: Johnson says Trump wants U.S. allies to help reopen Strait of Hormuz By Associated Press Speaker Mike Johnson said on Wednesday he spent three hours at the White House with President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as the president is working on “that final piece” to reopen commerce… Continue reading
Jun 03 'We're still behind' in Congo's Ebola outbreak even as testing improves, WHO chief says By Ope Adetayo, Associated Press Congo’s Ebola outbreak “had a big head start, and we’re still behind,” the head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday, adding that the medical community was “catching up” even as militant attacks plague the stricken region. Continue reading
Jun 03 Colombian presidential candidate de la Espriella thanks Trump for endorsing his campaign By Astrid Suárez, Associated Press Writing on the Truth Social platform, Trump offered his “complete and total endorsement” for de la Espriella, calling him an “intelligent, strong and tough leader” who will take on a “radical leftist Marxist,” referring to progressive Iván Cepeda, in the… Continue reading
Jun 03 The Revolutionary War's chief villain is being rehabilitated — just in time for America's 250th By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press “Mad” King George III — the villain of “Hamilton,” “Schoolhouse Rock” and the Revolutionary War — has undergone a makeover in time for America's 250th birthday. Continue reading
Jun 03 WATCH: House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press House Speaker Mike Johnson had tried to prevent an outcome that would show the mounting opposition to the war, abruptly shutting down floor action two weeks ago when the resolution was on the verge of approval. But displeasure has only… Continue reading
Jun 03 Protests grow over resort in Albania linked to Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner By Zana Cimili, Associated Press The venture, spanning an abandoned island and a nearby stretch of seafront on Albania’s southern coast, has drawn opposition from environmental campaigners and critics of long-time Socialist Prime Minister Edi Rama. Continue reading
Jun 03 WATCH: Rubio questioned on Mideast talks, Trump resting in meetings, Greenland control By Associated Press During his second day of testimony on Capitol Hill, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he hopes that the latest round of high-level political talks between Israel and Lebanon will result in a joint statement on ending hostilities. Israeli and… Continue reading