U.S. and Israeli negotiators will travel to Doha to try to reach a cease-fire and hostage deal in Gaza, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

What You Need to Know: The U.S. Navy's Montana-class battleships, conceptualized during World War II, were designed to be larger, better armored, and more powerful than the Iowa-class, boasting twelve 16-inch main guns. With a displacement of 65,000 tons and enhanced survivability, the Montana ships would have been formidable in battleship duels. However, their slower speed mad...

The U.S. and NATO say they have confirmed that troops from North Korea have started training with Russian forces. They say if the North Koreans join the fighting in Ukraine, it would be a dangerous escalation of the war.

What You Need to Know: The F-14 Tomcat, renowned for its capabilities, has a notable combat record, though much of its success came from Iran rather than the U.S. Iran's pilots, flying U.S.-supplied F-14s, claimed 130 aerial victories during the Iran-Iraq War, with one pilot, Col. Mostafa Roustaie, achieving ace status. In contrast, U.S. Navy Tomcats tallied five kills: two Lib...

The Problem: The U.S. Navy faces significant challenges as multiple key vessels will be sidelined for extended maintenance. The USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) is undergoing a refueling and complex overhaul, which is expected to last until at least 2026. Additionally, the USS Wasp (LHD-1) and USS Bataan (LHD-5) will undergo modernization, taking them out...

Early treatment can help whooping cough, which is on the rise across the U.S. Here are key signs and symptoms to look out for.

Turkey accused the separatist Kurdish group PKK of being behind a deadly attack on a state-owned defense manufacturer near Ankara.

In less than two weeks, U.S. citizens will have elected our next president.

The Problem: The USS Texas (BB-35), the only surviving battleship to have served in both World Wars, remains without a permanent home despite undergoing extensive restoration in Galveston, Texas. While plans initially aimed to berth the historic warship at Seawolf Park alongside other naval vessels, cost concerns due to necessary dredging halted the effort.

The Problem: In spring 2024, a Chinese nuclear-powered submarine sank while under construction, an incident reminiscent of the U.S. Navy's experience in 1969 with the sinking of the USS Guitarro (SSN 665). The Guitarro, a Sturgeon-class fast-attack submarine, was undergoing final construction at the San Francisco Bay Naval Shipyard when poor coordination betwe...

The Problem: The U.S. Air Forces B-2 Bomber is a crucial asset, capable of penetrating deep into enemy territory with nuclear payloads. However, only 20 B-2s were ever built, leaving a gap in Americas strategic deterrence. The new B-21 "Raider," a more advanced stealth bomber, promises to fill this void, but current budget constraints may limit production to a small numbe...

The U.S. Marshals Service announced Wednesday that Mexican authorities arrested John Panaligan in Tepic on Monday. Panaligan, 57, had been on the marshals 15 Most Wanted Fugitives List since 2020.

NPR's Michel Martin talks to Democratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania about his reelection bid.

Pat Rush and her family left Arkansas in the wake of one of the largest migrations in U.S. history, in the hope of making a better life for themselves out west.