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Washington (AFP) - Iran-backed militants launched ballistic missiles at a base hosting US forces in western Iraq, causing one Iraqi and possible American casualties, the US Central Command said Saturday....

Washington (AFP) - Unrelenting storms have pummelled the United States over the past week, leading to at least 50 weather-related deaths, officials and US media reported Friday, as large swathes...

Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve's fight against inflation is far from over and it is "premature" to expect rate cuts around the corner, a senior US central bank...

Washington (AFP) - An Atlas Air Boeing 747 cargo plane made an emergency return to Miami International Airport following an engine problem shortly after takeoff, the airline said -- prompting...

New York (AFP) - Staff at Sports Illustrated, the famed American sports magazine that became a fixture for athletes and fans, were laid off on Friday by publisher The Arena...

Washington (AFP) - The US military carried out another round of strikes against Yemen's Huthi rebels on Friday, targeting missile launchers that were preparing for attacks on shipping in the...

Los Angeles (AFP) - Actor Alec Baldwin has been charged with manslaughter --  again -- over the deadly 2021 shooting on the set of his film "Rust," court documents filed...

New York (AFP) - US auto giant Ford said Friday that it is reducing production of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup, as it anticipates weaker demand for electric vehicles this...

Washington (AFP) - US existing home sales fell in the final month of 2023, ending a tough year for real estate as full-year sales hit the lowest level since 1995,...

New York (AFP) - Global stocks rebounded Thursday in choppy trade as investors assessed the outlook for interest rates and tech giants rebounded from recent losses.  All three major indexes on...