Live updates: Israel says Iran war at halfway point; Trump says it may be 'winding down'

Israel says the intensity of attacks against Iran will ramp up, contradicting President Trump, who said his administration is considering “winding down" the military operation.

Live updates: Trump says US considering 'winding down' military operations in Iran

The US military is deploying three more warships and marines to the Middle East as Iran fires on Israel and energy sites in neighboring Gulf Arab states, sending oil and gas prices surging.

CBP: 900 pounds of liquid meth found in fuel tank of tractor-trailer at US-Mexico border crossing

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CPB) says a Mexican citizen traveling on a business visa was arrested at a border crossing inspection site in San Diego earlier this month after CPB officers found 900 pounds of liquid methamphetamine concealed in the fuel tank of a tractor-trailer. 

LA's $17M mortgage sting: 9 arrested in sophisticated ‘house stealing’ scheme

Investigators said the group targeted elderly victims, stealing their personal identifying information and using it to access property records tied to homes in areas including Santa Monica, Hollywood, Hollywood Hills, Westwood and Chinatown.

Iran death toll passes 1,300; U.S. now at 13
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is pausing further strikes on gas field at the request of President Donald Trump.

World's happiest countries 2026 revealed; here's where US ranks

The world’s happiest countries for 2026 were revealed in a new report. Here’s which country took the top spot and where the U.S. ranked.

Global fuel prices spike as Iran targets Gulf refineries

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has impacted energy markets as the conflict expands pressure on the region’s energy sector.

ATHEART putting their heart into ‘Shut Up’ comeback

K-pop girl group ATHEART is embracing a new era of confidence with their first comeback since their debut.

Thousands of US troops could be deployed for Iran war, Reuters reports

The Trump administration is weighing whether to send thousands more U.S. troops to the Middle East to bolster the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.

Trump threatens retaliation if Iran attacks Qatar again

Some top Iranian officials have been killed as more strikes were launched against Israel and Gulf countries. Here's what you need to know.

Iran wants to move its World Cup matches from US to Mexico

Some Iranian officials are considering moving its matches out of the United States, but FIFA says it is in regular contact with the Iran soccer federation and it is not changing the match schedule announced last year.

List: These new countries must pay up to $15,000 bonds for visa applications

Passport holders from 12 new countries have been added to the growing list that must pay a bond of up to $15,000 for visa applications. Here’s which countries were added, and what to know about the program.

Top Iranian officials killed as strikes continue in the Middle East

President Donald Trump's claims of a lack of support to secure the Strait of Hormuz come amid Joe Kent, director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, announcing his resignation on Tuesday.