US restricts government travel to Mexican border city over threat concerns

Travel restrictions have been placed on U.S. government employees in the Mexican border city of Nogales, Sonora, according to officials.

US calls Iran’s claim to have struck an unmanned vessel 'a total lie'

The U.S. military rejected an Iranian assertion that its forces struck an unmanned American vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command spokesperson Capt. Tim Hawkins called the claim “a total lie."

US strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after missiles fired at Navy ships

The US military alleged the three tankers are part of a network that funnels billions of dollars to the Revolutionary Guard and its proxies.

Greek Air Force jet crashes during air show, killing 2 pilots

A Greek Air Force Phantom F4 jet crashed during a low-altitude maneuver at an air show north of Athens on Saturday, killing both pilots, officials said.

Chevron will expand Venezuela operations after Trump deal, company confirms

Chevron said it plans to invest more than $7 billion in Venezuela over the next five years and hopes to double its current production there to about 600,000 barrels a day.

Americans warned against travel plans as terrorism threatens popular destination

The State Department's Level 3 advisory warns of terrorism and unrest in Israel, with some areas near Gaza carrying a Level 4 "Do Not Travel" warning.

US forces launch first attack on Iran in a month

The U.S. military launched its first attack on Iranian forces in a month to prevent them from placing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. official told The Associated Press.

Nepal mudslides, flash flooding: Milwaukee community rallies
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There is a Nepalese community in Milwaukee; people who are clamoring for any information they can get from their home country after a devastating glacial failure and mudslide wiped out entire towns and villages in Nepal. Wisconsin Live Desk learned what you can do to help.

US-Mexico trade negotiations hung up by cheese name dispute

The U.S. argues that names like parmesan and feta are generic, while the European Union says they should only be labeled as such if they're from certain parts of Italy or Greece.

Trump-shaped ecstasy spurs red alert: ‘Absolutely do not use these pills’

Ecstasy pills designed to look like U.S. President Donald Trump spurred a “Red Alert" warning from a Dutch drug addiction and mental health institute that is worried the drug could be deadly.

US lifts travel ban for Mexicali after potential security threat

U.S. officials temporarily suspended government activities and travel to Mexicali earlier this week over a potential security threat.

How to help survivors after catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet

Humanitarian groups are mobilizing to help survivors after catastrophic flooding near the Nepal-China border left hundreds dead or missing, including Americans.

160 killed in China-Nepal flash floods; hundreds missing, including 47 Americans

Scores of people were killed Wednesday when flash floods swept through communities along the China-Nepal border. Rescue teams are still trying to locate hundreds more who are still missing in the Himalayan region, including nearly 50 Americans.

Canada not a US subsidiary, Carney says; Trump posts ‘fall in line’

The trade war between the United States and Canada became a war of words on Monday. Prime Minister Mark Carney accused Washington of trying to subordinate his nation, while President Donald Trump threatened worse consequences if Canada does not "fall in line."

Judge quashes Trump administration pause on visa processing for 75 countries

A federal judge ruled the State Department’s order pausing visa applications from 75 countries violated Congressional requirements and intent.