The Navy destroyers enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports carry weapons fielded after an American warship was attacked and nearly sunk more than 25 years ago.

Gov. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia has emphasized practical governance as her brand, but the political fight over redistricting has dominated her term so far.

In the latest gerrymandering clash before the midterm elections, voters in Virginia will decide on Tuesday whether to approve a map that would give Democrats more House seats.

If more people had gotten the vaccine, she might still be here.

Most prisons forbid online access. But inmates are finding ways to ask chatbots questions anyway.

Oil prices pulled back and stocks inched higher as investors looked to the possibility of a second round of peace talks between the United States and Iran.

The late night host called him “our soon-to-be former F.B.I. director” after publication of an article in The Atlantic alleging excessive drinking and unexplained absences.

Scientists are debating the classification of threatened mollusks that an Indigenous community relies on for their way of life.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reversed limits on arms exports as Japan faces rising threats from China and unpredictability from its main ally, the United States.

The question of the central bank’s independence looms over the economy.

The dispute over working conditions and hours is expected to cause widespread delays, stopping service on two lines.

A gunman opened fire at the Teotihuacán archaeological site outside Mexico City before killing himself, the authorities said. Six Americans were among those injured, including two from gunshots.

Lori Chavez-DeRemer was facing multiple scandals and an internal inquiry into charges of misconduct.

Xavier Becerra, who once struggled to gain traction, has found growing support after Eric Swalwell left the race amid sexual harassment allegations.

As the United States and Iran make a second attempt at a deal, their negotiating styles are on a collision course.

Shamar Elkins had been suffering severe mental health problems, his family said. His deadly rampage, which killed eight children, has profoundly scarred a community facing rising domestic violence.