Trump urges China, allies to help with Strait of Hormuz crisis

Trump says there’s been “some positive response” with seeking help from other countries. Follow for live updates.

Oil prices climb past $105 a barrel as war in Iran enters third week

The price of oil rose to its highest level since July 2022 Sunday evening as the Trump administration suggested the war with Iran could last several more weeks and President Donald Trump called on the ...

What we know on the 17th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

US President Donald Trump is trying to garner international support for securing the Strait of Hormuz – the vital waterway where the transport of oil has shuddered to a halt since the US and Israel ...

A harsh climate for many LGBTQ people in Africa is getting worse. Some blame the US

When 22-year-old Wendy Faith shared a Valentine’s Day kiss with 21-year-old Alesi Diana Denise in Uganda — a country infamous for enforcing some of the world’s strictest anti-LGBTQ laws — the lives of ...
Opinion

If Trump has already won the Iran war, why does he need foreign ships to help him end it?

A week ago, President Donald Trump told Britain not to bother sending ships to the Middle East because he’d already won the Iran war.

Pentagon identifies six airmen killed in plane crash in Iraq

A squadron operations chief who had recently earned her wings as a pilot, a major overseeing flight training for dozens of ...
Opinion

FCC chair threatens TV networks amid Iran war coverage — but his warning rings hollow

President Donald Trump’s attack dog atop the FCC, Brendan Carr, garnered lots of attention on Saturday for threatening the licenses of local broadcasters over news coverage he deemed to be “fake.” ...

Gen Z’s fan edits are a staple of internet culture. Movie studios are finally buying in

When Melanie, also known as “Uhbucky” on social media, posted a fan edit of “Heated Rivalry,” she didn’t know it would lead to her dream job.

Trump administration must provide Kennedy Center renovation plans to board members before key closure vote, judge rules

A slew of documents related to President Donald Trump’s plans to close and extensively renovate the Kennedy Center must be turned over to a Democratic congresswoman who sits on the center’s board ...

How Timothée Chalamet’s Oscar campaign may have cost him Best Actor

Hosts of the CNN & Variety Red Carpet Afterparty show break down why Timothée Chalamet’s once-promising Best Actor campaign ultimately fell short.

Why the Oscars struggle to be fun — even with Conan O’Brien hosting

During the CNN & Variety Red Carpet Afterparty show, experts weighed in on why the Oscars can sometimes feel more serious than celebratory despite having a comedian like Conan O’Brien hosting.

USA beats Dominican Republic 2-1 to reach third straight WBC title game

Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony homered and the United States limited the Dominican Republic’s electric offense to win a thrilling semifinal 2-1 on Sunday and move one win from capturing its second ...