Trump says U.S. and Iranian officials will talk next week as ceasefire holds
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran appeared to be holding on Wednesday while U.S. President Donald Trump asserted that U.S. and Iranian officials will talk next week, giving rise to cautious hope for longer-term peace even as Tehran insisted it will not give up...
Who is Zohran Mamdani? State lawmaker seeks to become NYC’s first Muslim and Indian American mayor
NEW YORK — Zohran Mamdani was a state lawmaker unknown even to most New York City residents when he announced his run for mayor back in October. On Tuesday evening, the 33-year-old marked his stunning political ascension when he declared victory in the Democratic primary from a Queens rooftop bar...
Trump administration sues Maryland federal judges over order blocking removal of immigrants
BALTIMORE — The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against federal judges in Maryland over an order that blocks the immediate removal of any detained immigrant who requests a court hearing. The unusual suit filed Tuesday against the chief judge of the U.S. District Court in Maryland and the court’s...
Fed’s Powell repeats warning about tariffs as some GOP senators accuse him of bias
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs will likely push up inflation in the coming months, even as some Republican senators suggested the chair was biased against the duties. On the second day of his twice-yearly testimony before the House and Senate,...
Astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary blast off on a privately funded trip to the space station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — India, Poland and Hungary launched their first astronauts in more than 40 years Wednesday, sending them on a private flight to the International Space Station. The three countries shared the tab for the two-week mission. Axiom Space, the Houston company that arranged the deal, put the...
‘Not something to celebrate’: As it turns 80 and faces dwindling global clout, can the UN survive？
UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations, a collaborative global dream built into reality out of the ashes of World War II, marks its 80th anniversary this month. There’s little to celebrate. Its clout on the world stage is diminished. Facing major funding cuts from the United States and others, it...
Mississippi is set to execute the state’s longest-serving death row inmate
JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi’s longest-serving death row inmate is set to be executed Wednesday nearly five decades after he kidnapped and killed a bank loan officer’s wife in a violent ransom scheme. Richard Gerald Jordan, a 79-year-old Vietnam veteran who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, is scheduled to receive a...
Gallery: Photos from June 25, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Wednesday, June 25, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
House shelves effort to impeach Trump over Iran strikes
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to set aside an effort to impeach President Donald Trump on a sole charge of abuse of power after he launched military strikes on Iran without first seeking authorization from Congress The sudden action forced by a lone Democrat, Rep. Al Green...
Trump affirms his commitment to NATO’s Article 5 pledge for mutual defense
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — U.S. President Donald Trump huddled on Wednesday with members of a NATO alliance that he has worked to bend to his will over the years and affirmed his commitment to their pledge to defend each other after previously casting doubt. After musing that whether he abides...
A Revolutionary War-era boat is being painstakingly rebuilt after centuries buried beneath Manhattan
ALBANY, N.Y. — Workers digging at Manhattan’s World Trade Center site 15 years ago made an improbable discovery: sodden timbers from a boat built during the Revolutionary War that had been buried more than two centuries earlier. Now, more than 600 pieces from the 50-foot vessel are being painstakingly put...
In U.S., the Iranian diaspora contends with the Israel-Iran war and a fragile ceasefire
Born and raised in Iran, Fariba Pajooh, was detained in her country before coming to the United States. She wants to see changes in her homeland — but not by Israel firing missiles or the U.S. dropping bombs. “Iranian people deserve democracy and freedom,” said the 45-year-old doctoral candidate in...
NATO leaders agree to hike military spending, restate ‘ironclad commitment’ to collective defense
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — NATO leaders agreed Wednesday on a massive hike in defense spending after pressure from President Donald Trump, and expressed their “ironclad commitment” to come to each other’s aid if attacked. The 32 leaders endorsed a final summit statement saying: “Allies commit to invest 5% of GDP...
How ChatGPT and other AI tools are changing the teaching profession
For her 6th grade honors class, math teacher Ana Sepúlveda wanted to make geometry fun. She figured her students “who live and breathe soccer” would be interested to learn how mathematical concepts apply to the sport. She asked ChatGPT for help. Within seconds, the chatbot delivered a five-page lesson plan,...
Bomb attached to their armored vehicle kills 7 Israeli soldiers in Gaza, the military says
JERUSALEM — The Israeli military announced Wednesday that seven Israeli soldiers were killed in the southern Gaza Strip when a Palestinian militant attached a bomb to their armored vehicle in an attack the previous day. It was one of the deadliest incidents for the army in Gaza in months, and...
Trump judicial nominee Bove faces questions as whistleblower claims he floated ignoring court orders
WASHINGTON — A top Justice Department official under scrutiny over a whistleblower’s claims that he suggested ignoring court orders will face questions on Capitol Hill on Wednesday as he seeks to be confirmed as a federal appeals court judge. Emil Bove, a former criminal defense attorney for President Donald Trump,...
Young people in Kenya protest police brutality and bad governance as demonstration spread
NAIROBI, Kenya — Thousands of protesters against police brutality and government corruption clashed with police in Nairobi, who hurled tear gas canisters and wielded batons, leaving several people injured, as demonstrations spread around the country. The protests were timed to mark the one-year anniversary of anti-tax demonstrations in which 60...
A fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel gives rise to hopes for a long-term peace
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran appeared to be holding on Wednesday after a rocky start, giving rise to cautious hope that it could lead to a long-term peace agreement even as Tehran insists it will not give up its nuclear program. The ceasefire...
Cuomo concedes NYC Democratic mayoral primary to Zohran Mamdani
NEW YORK — Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo conceded New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary to Zohran Mamdani as the 33-year old member of the state Assembly had a significant lead in the race Tuesday night. Cuomo’s concession came as the race’s outcome will be decided by a ranked choice count...
Fragile ceasefire appears to hold between Iran and Israel as Trump vents frustration with both sides
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel appeared to hold Tuesday after initially faltering, and U.S. President Donald Trump expressed frustration with both sides, saying they had fought “for so long and so hard” that they do not know what they are doing. But even...
Trump says whether he’ll commit to NATO mutual defense guarantee ‘depends on your definition’
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — President Donald Trump on Tuesday injected some uncertainty over whether the U.S. would abide by the mutual defense guarantees outlined in the NATO treaty as he headed to its summit — comments that could revive long-standing concern from European allies about his commitment to the military...
Tropical Storm Andrea, 1st of Atlantic hurricane season, has formed
MIAMI — Tropical Storm Andrea, the first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, has formed, the National Hurricane Center said Tuesday. Andrea was located 1,205 miles west of the Azores, forecasters said. Maximum sustained winds were at 40 mph and the cyclone was traveling east-northeast at 17 mph. The...
NATO leaders gather for historic summit with unity on the line
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — NATO leaders gathered in the Netherlands on Tuesday for a historic two-day summit that could unite the world’s biggest security organization around a new defense spending pledge or widen divisions among the 32 allies. The allies are likely to endorse a goal of spending 5% of...
Gallery: Photos from June 24, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Tuesday, June 24, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Russian attacks kill 18 civilians in Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks more Western help
KYIV, Ukraine — Russian drones, missiles and artillery killed at least 18 civilians and injured more than 100 others in Ukraine, officials said Tuesday, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought guarantees of further Western military aid for his country’s efforts to repel Russia’s invasion. Russian forces have relentlessly blasted civilian...
