Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says US remains committed to Pacific security
SINGAPORE, — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured Pacific allies on Saturday that Washington remained committed to the region, but toned down previous comments calling China a threat. Read more…
Marcia Lucas, Oscar-winning ‘Star Wars’ editor and former wife of George Lucas, dies at 80
WASHINGTON — Marcia Lucas, who won an Oscar as editor of the original 1977 “Star Wars” and was part of a group of women whose editing was essential to film’s…
Chick-fil-A unveils summer menu, including return of some fan favorites
WASHINGTON — Chick-fil-A unveiled its summer menu, bringing back fan favorites for the season. Read more ‘He’s always been my hero’: Ohio bride gets married on hospital rooftop so her…
‘He’s always been my hero’: Ohio bride gets married on hospital rooftop so her ailing dad could be there
CLEVELAND — Courtney Coccaro had one non-negotiable for her wedding day: her father had to be there. Read more Google seeks approval to release millions of specially treated mosquitoes to…
Google seeks approval to release millions of specially treated mosquitoes to combat disease
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Google is asking federal regulators for permission to release up to 32 million specially treated mosquitoes in Florida and California over the next two years as…
Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing ashore
CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla. — Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is assessing damage to its launch pad after a rocket exploded during a test firing, creating a giant orange…
3 climbers who fell near treacherous pass on Alaska’s Mount McKinley are dead, 1 rescued
DENALI PARK, Alaska — Three climbers on Alaska’s Mount McKinley who fell near a treacherous pass on North America’s tallest peak have died, a Latvian mountaineering group announced Friday. A…
Gilbert Police crack down on ‘unsafe’ e-bike, e-motorcycle use
GILBERT, Arizona — Gilbert Police say a recent enforcement operation targeting unsafe e‑bike and e‑motorcycle activity in the Power Ranch community led to multiple arrests, citations and impounds. Read more…
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office detention deputy accused of attempting to meet a 15-year-old girl for sex
CHANDLER, Ariz. — A Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office detention deputy was arrested in Chandler and accused of child sex trafficking, court records show. Read more Large data center project in…
Large data center project in Arizona will scale down after backlash
PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. — Developers of a 3,300-acre data center project in Pinal County intend to substantially scale down its size. Read more Arizona charter school says fundraiser for the…