
Pennsylvania reports first US measles deaths of the year, both unvaccinated
State health officials said two unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County died from measles, the first such deaths in the country this year.
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State health officials said two unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County died from measles, the first such deaths in the country this year.

Louisiana's governor said SpaceX will commit $100 billion to a second Starship launch complex on the state's Gulf coast, aiming for construction to be

The threat follows Trump's warning to Canadian leaders to 'fall in line' or face consequences worse than existing tariffs.

Washington also revoked its terrorist designation of the group now known as Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, as sanctions relief follows.

Officials put the new weapon's range beyond 250 nautical miles, a figure that outstrips existing beyond-visual-range missiles like the AIM-120 AMRAAM.

Analysts say a strategy meant to avoid conflict with Iran may instead push tensions toward military confrontation in the Gulf.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is drawing public support at home as he takes a combative stance against the new US tariffs.

An internal document shows foreign service officers could head back to their posts as early as this week.

Beijing's response came after Washington tightened sanctions targeting Iran's oil trade and warned countries including China, the UAE and Hong Kong.

Chinese officials say retaliation is possible should the US widen its enforcement against firms trading with Tehran.

The State Department has started the review, which could lead to visa cancellations carried out in waves.
New evidence surfaced three days before the trial of a Libyan man was due to begin, and the case has now been delayed again.

Tehran responds after Washington described its latest sanctions push against Iran as an economic D-Day.

Tehran responded after Washington described its latest sanctions on Iran as an "economic D-Day".