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Oil prices drop to cheapest level since early days of Middle East conflict
Oil prices had already fallen quite dramatically on Thursday and Friday in anticipation of a deal. Trump has posted online that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen after the deal is signed this Friday.
Camila Domonoske | Jun 15, 2026, 1:33 AM UTC
Fate of historic slavery exhibit targeted by Trump hangs in the balance
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump's order to remove some exhibits at national parks. One historic site targeted by that order faces an uncertain future.

The U.S. and Iran announce a deal to end the war
President Trump said the U.S. would remove its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and said a deal will be signed on Friday.
Michael Levitt | Jun 14, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC

Former Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell hospitalized
A spokesman for former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the Kentucky republican was admitted to a hospital on Sunday.
Eric McDaniel | Jun 14, 2026, 8:45 PM UTC

12 dead after skydiving plane crashes in Missouri, authorities say
Authorities say a pilot and 11 others were killed when a plane taking people on a skydiving outing crashed and caught fire in Missouri.
The Associated Press | Jun 14, 2026, 7:49 PM UTC

The U.S.-led war in Iran will dominate Trump's G7 trip to France
The gathering was originally expected to be a meeting focused on a variety of separate economic and security issues.
Franco Ordoñez | Jun 14, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC

Worries over water as a giant data center moves into the New Mexico desert
Developers say there's plenty of water for a giant data center in southern New Mexico. Some locals are skeptical.
John Burnett | Jun 14, 2026, 12:26 PM UTC

Here's who's missing at the World Cup: Soccer-playing grannies!
The World Cup isn't the only global soccer event of note. Check out the Grannies International Football Tournament.
Ryan Lenora Brown
, Photos by Samantha Reinders | Jun 14, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC

Primary care doctors raise alarm as telehealth companies get involved in obesity drugs
Telehealth companies offer lifestyle support so people taking obesity drugs can have the most success losing weight. But employers also want the telehealth providers to limit spending on the drugs.
Sydney Lupkin | Jun 14, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Trump's UFC fights bring historic spectacle to White House
Seven cage fights will be held on the White House grounds in honor of the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary.
Danielle Kurtzleben | Jun 14, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC



