Artemis II breaks Apollo 13 distance record, the furthest humans have ever traveled from Earth HOUSTON — With the moon now filling their windows, the Artemis II astronauts set a record Monday as the farthest humans from Earth during a lunar flyby promising magnificent views of the far side never before witnessed. The six-hour flyby is the highlight of NASA’s first return to the moon since the Apollo era with three Americans and one Canadian — a step toward landing boot prints near the moon’s south pole in just two years.

Artemis II breaks Apollo 13 distance record, the furthest humans have ever traveled from Earth

HOUSTON — With the moon now filling their windows, the Artemis II astronauts set a record Monday as the farthest humans from Earth during a lunar flyby promising magnificent views of the far side never…

AP says it will offer buyouts as part of pivot away from newspaper journalism  The Associated Press said Monday it is offering buyouts to an unspecified number of its U.S.-based journalists as part of an acceleration away from the focus on newspaper journalism that sustained the company since the mid-1800s. The news organization is becoming more focused on visual journalism and developing new revenue sources, particularly through companies investing in artificial intelligence, to cope with the economic collapse of many legacy news outlets.

AP says it will offer buyouts as part of pivot away from newspaper journalism 

The Associated Press said Monday it is offering buyouts to an unspecified number of its U.S.-based journalists as part of an acceleration away from the focus on newspaper journalism that sustained the company since the…

Steve Bannon wins Supreme Court order likely leading to dismissal of contempt of Congress conviction  WASHINGTON — Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump, on Monday won a Supreme Court order that is expected to lead to the dismissal of his criminal conviction for refusing to testify to Congress. Prodded by the Trump administration, the justices threw out an appellate ruling upholding Bannon’s conviction for defying a subpoena from the House committee that investigated the Jan.

Steve Bannon wins Supreme Court order likely leading to dismissal of contempt of Congress conviction 

WASHINGTON — Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump, on Monday won a Supreme Court order that is expected to lead to the dismissal of his criminal conviction for refusing to…

Messi scores, but Inter Miami only gets 2-2 tie with Austin FC in opener of new stadium  MIAMI — Lionel Messi scored on the long-awaited opening night in his new home stadium.And Luis Suarez found a way to tie things up late in the second half. It was good enough to salvage a point for Inter Miami. Messi scored on a header in the 10th minute, Suarez hammered home a volley in the 82nd minute and Inter Miami escaped with a 2-2 tie against Austin FC in the defending MLS champions' first match at their still-under-construction stadium near Miami International Airport on Saturday night.

Messi scores, but Inter Miami only gets 2-2 tie with Austin FC in opener of new stadium 

MIAMI — Lionel Messi scored on the long-awaited opening night in his new home stadium.And Luis Suarez found a way to tie things up late in the second half. It was good enough to salvage a point for Inter…

The roar of gas-powered leaf blowers is coming back to Key Biscayne, a city that pioneered banning them.  That serenity of residents on their verandas and porches could once again be pierced by the roar of the gas-powered leaf blower. Thank Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republicans in the Florida Legislature. Key Biscayne passed an ordinance that banned the noisy lawn contraptions in 2018. Some municipalities looked at the island with envy, passing their own bans or planning to do so.

The roar of gas-powered leaf blowers is coming back to Key Biscayne, a city that pioneered banning them. 

That serenity of residents on their verandas and porches could once again be pierced by the roar of the gas-powered leaf blower. Thank Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republicans in the Florida…

President Trump says Attorney General Pam Bondi is out after months of scrutiny WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that Pam Bondi is out as his attorney general, ending the contentious tenure of a loyalist who upended the Justice Department’s culture of independence from the White House, oversaw large-scale firings of career employees and moved aggressively to investigate the Republican president’s perceived enemies. The announcement follows months of scrutiny over the Justice Department’s handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking investigation that made Bondi the target of angry conservatives even with her close relationship with Trump.

President Trump says Attorney General Pam Bondi is out after months of scrutiny

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that Pam Bondi is out as his attorney general, ending the contentious tenure of a loyalist who upended the Justice Department’s culture of independence from the White…

Trump says US forces will ‘finish the job’ soon in first prime-time speech since starting Iran war  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said U.S. forces will “finish the job” in Iran soon as “core strategic objectives are nearing completion,” offering a full-throated defense of the war Wednesday night in his first national address since the conflict began more than a month ago. He used his platform before a wide audience to tout the success of the U.S. operations and argue that all of Washington’s objectives have so far been met or exceeded, but said Iran would continue to face a barrage of attacks in the short term.

Trump says US forces will ‘finish the job’ soon in first prime-time speech since starting Iran war 

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said U.S. forces will “finish the job” in Iran soon as “core strategic objectives are nearing completion,” offering a full-throated defense of the war Wednesday…

Artemis II astronauts bound for moon, marking NASA’s first lunar voyage in decades CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Four astronauts embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon Wednesday, humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century and the thrilling leadoff in NASA’s push toward a landing in two years. Carrying three Americans and one Canadian, the 32-story rocket rose from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center where tens of thousands gathered to witness the dawn of this new era.

Artemis II astronauts bound for moon, marking NASA’s first lunar voyage in decades

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Four astronauts embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon Wednesday, humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century and the thrilling leadoff in NASA’s push toward a landing…

NASA begins fueling rocket to launch astronauts on the first lunar trip in half a century  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA began fueling its moon rocket Wednesday for humanity’s first lunar trip in more than half a century, aiming for an evening liftoff with four astronauts. Tensions were high as hydrogen fuel started flowing into the rocket hours ahead of the planned launch. Dangerous hydrogen leaks erupted during a countdown test earlier this year, forcing a lengthy flight delay.

NASA begins fueling rocket to launch astronauts on the first lunar trip in half a century 

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA began fueling its moon rocket Wednesday for humanity’s first lunar trip in more than half a century, aiming for an evening liftoff with four astronauts. Tensions were high as…

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move sure to face legal challenges  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order creating a nationwide list of verified eligible voters, a move that is sure to draw legal challenges as the president continues to demand further restrictions on voting ahead of this year's midterm elections. The order calls on the Department of Homeland Security, working in conjunction with the Social Security Administration, to make the list of eligible voters in each state.

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move sure to face legal challenges 

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order creating a nationwide list of verified eligible voters, a move that is sure to draw legal challenges as the president…

Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to DUI hours after authorities say he had opioids at crash scene  ORLANDO, Fla.— Tiger Woods pleaded not guilty in his driving under the influence case in Florida on Tuesday, hours after a sheriff’s report said he had pain pills in his pocket and showed signs of impairment at the scene of the crash last week. The online court docket for Martin County, Florida, showed Woods entered a written plea of not guilty and planned to waive his appearance during an arraignment hearing next month.

Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to DUI hours after authorities say he had opioids at crash scene 

ORLANDO, Fla.— Tiger Woods pleaded not guilty in his driving under the influence case in Florida on Tuesday, hours after a sheriff’s report said he had pain pills in his pocket and showed signs of…

Russian ship carrying oil docks in Cuba, allowed to proceed despite US energy blockade  HAVANA — The Russian vessel Anatoly Kolodkin docked Tuesday at the Cuban port of Matanzas laden with 730,000 barrels of oil, marking the first time in three months that an oil tanker reached the island. The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump had allowed the shipment to proceed despite its ongoing energy blockade. Cubans including Energy and Mines Minister Vicente de la O Levy cheered the ship’s arrival.

Russian ship carrying oil docks in Cuba, allowed to proceed despite US energy blockade 

HAVANA — The Russian vessel Anatoly Kolodkin docked Tuesday at the Cuban port of Matanzas laden with 730,000 barrels of oil, marking the first time in three months that an oil tanker reached the island. The…

Spain shuts airspace to U.S. warplanes MADRID — Spain has closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in the Iran war, Defense Minister Margarita Robles said Monday, marking another step in the country's opposition to the U.S. and Israel's conflict in the Middle East. Spain had already said the U.S. could not use jointly operated military bases in the Iran conflict, which Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has described as illegal, reckless and unjust.

Spain shuts airspace to U.S. warplanes

MADRID — Spain has closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in the Iran war, Defense Minister Margarita Robles said Monday, marking another step in the country's opposition to the U.S. and Israel's conflict in the Middle East. Spain had already said the…

Former Alligator Alcatraz detainee: ‘Prison was better than that place’ Roxana was protesting outside the Krome immigrant detention center in Miami when she got the call that her husband was finally getting his freedom after five long months of "torture" and uncertainty in immigration detention. Maikel, a Cuban migrant who came to the U.S. in 2004, had been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since October. In that time, Roxana had been demonstrating with a group of women protesting the Trump administration's immigration detention policy.

Former Alligator Alcatraz detainee: ‘Prison was better than that place’

Roxana was protesting outside the Krome immigrant detention center in Miami when she got the call that her husband was finally getting his freedom after five long months of "torture" and uncertainty in immigration detention.…

Pope: God doesn’t listen to those who use religion to justify war ROME  — Pope Leo XIV said Sunday that God doesn't listen to the prayers of those who make war or cite God to justify their violence, as he prayed especially for Christians in the Middle East during a Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square. With the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran entering its second month and Russia's ongoing campaign in Ukraine, Leo dedicated his Palm Sunday homily to his insistence that God is the "king of peace" who rejects violence.

Pope: God doesn’t listen to those who use religion to justify war

ROME  — Pope Leo XIV said Sunday that God doesn't listen to the prayers of those who make war or cite God to justify their violence, as he prayed especially for Christians in the Middle East during a Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's…

What to know about the 2026 World Cup playoffs MADRID — The final six World Cup places will be decided this week with the conclusion of two playoff tournaments that will complete the 48-team lineup. Eight teams from Europe will compete for four spots, while the new intercontinental tournament that is being staged in Mexico will determine the other two places. The biggest ever World Cup — up from 32 teams in Qatar in 2022 — is being co-hosted by three nations for the first time: The United States, Canada and Mexico.

What to know about the 2026 World Cup playoffs

MADRID — The final six World Cup places will be decided this week with the conclusion of two playoff tournaments that will complete the 48-team lineup. Eight teams from Europe will compete for four spots, while the new intercontinental tournament that…

Woman killed in boat accident in Biscayne Bay off Crandon Park A Coral Gables woman died Saturday in a boating accident off Key Biscayne, when authorities say she was ejected from a boat and then was run over by the same vessel. Social media posts showed a vessel circling in the water, out of control, until it could be stopped by authorities. Two people, a man and a woman, were aboard the 27-foot boat in the vicinity of West Point in Biscayne Bay, when they were ejected, said Ariel Callender, a spokeswoman for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Woman killed in boat accident in Biscayne Bay off Crandon Park

A Coral Gables woman died Saturday in a boating accident off Key Biscayne, when authorities say she was ejected from a boat and then was run over by the same vessel. Social media posts showed a vessel circling in the water, out of…

Nearly $4.1 million project will rehab Rickenbacker bridges A nearly $4.1 million road project is set to begin this Spring for the West and William Powell Bridges – two of spans that link Key Biscayne to the mainland.  Closures are expected to be limited to overnight hours on weekdays only, with both bridges being reduced to one lane in each direction. Similar past projects have scheduled this work between the hours of 9 p.m.

Nearly $4.1 million project will rehab Rickenbacker bridges

A nearly $4.1 million road project is set to begin this Spring for the West and William Powell Bridges – two of spans that link Key Biscayne to the mainland.  Closures are expected to be limited to overnight hours on weekdays only, with…

Tiger Woods involved in rollover car crash in Florida, according to reports  JUPITER ISLAND, Fla. — Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover car crash on Friday, the Martin County Sheriff's Office told media outlets. Authorities said the crash occurred just after 2 p.m. not far from where Woods lives in Jupiter Island. Martin County Fire Rescue said there were no serious injuries, CBS 12 reported. Woods' manager at Excel Sports did not immediately respond to a text message seeking information.

Tiger Woods involved in rollover car crash in Florida, according to reports 

JUPITER ISLAND, Fla. — Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover car crash on Friday, the Martin County Sheriff's Office told media outlets. Authorities said the crash occurred just after 2 p.m. not far from…

Key Biscayne’s manager tried to rebrand gag policy to Village Council when faced with First Amendment lawsuit Defending his now-defunct media gag order, Village Manager Steve Williamson told Council members the policy wasn’t meant to threaten staff or choke information, but instead was for their benefit, aimed at giving staff “space and time” before they answered questions from reporters. The manager left out that Village employees would face disciplinary action if they spoke to reporters without first getting approval.

Key Biscayne’s manager tried to rebrand gag policy to Village Council when faced with First Amendment lawsuit

Defending his now-defunct media gag order, Village Manager Steve Williamson told Council members the policy wasn’t meant to threaten staff or choke information, but instead was for their…

Hunt for suspect ongoing after Biscayne Bay hit-and-run boat crash kills Florida CEO, injures son A tragic hit-and-run boat crash in Biscayne Bay has claimed the life of a prominent Florida businessman and left his teenage son injured, sparking a search for the vessel that fled the scene. The crash occurred specifically in the Meloy Channel, which is a section of Biscayne Bay located near Indian Creek and Biscayne Point, just off Miami Beach. Davide Veglia, a CEO based in Florida, 51, was killed late Wednesday night when a larger vessel struck his 17-foot boat and continued moving without stopping to provide aid.

Hunt for suspect ongoing after Biscayne Bay hit-and-run boat crash kills Florida CEO, injures son

A tragic hit-and-run boat crash in Biscayne Bay has claimed the life of a prominent Florida businessman and left his teenage son injured, sparking a search for the vessel that fled the scene. The…

Could its hop help revive Florida’s iconic queen conch? A hopping queen conch can be a sight to behold on the sea floor: its outer shell disguised by green algae, looking more like a rock than the exuberant prized pink queen, suddenly hurdling itself forward. Now scientists say that quirky behavior can also help save the threatened sea snails increasingly battered by overfishing, warming oceans and more intense hurricanes.

Could its hop help revive Florida’s iconic queen conch?

A hopping queen conch can be a sight to behold on the sea floor: its outer shell disguised by green algae, looking more like a rock than the exuberant prized pink queen, suddenly hurdling itself forward. Now scientists say that quirky…

House ethics panel finds Florida congresswoman committed numerous violations  WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee found Friday that Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida had committed numerous violations of House rules and ethics standards, a ruling that could add weight to Republicans’ push to expel her from Congress. After meeting for over seven hours Thursday night, an ethics panel composed of four Democrats and four Republicans found that Cherfilus-McCormick had committed 25 ethics violations.

House ethics panel finds Florida congresswoman committed numerous violations 

WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee found Friday that Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida had committed numerous violations of House rules and ethics standards, a ruling that could add weight to…

Brother and sister are charged after an explosive device was found outside a Florida Air Force base  FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A man who fled to China after leaving an explosive device outside MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa has been indicted along with his sister in Florida on federal charges, and their mother has been detained pending deportation for overstaying her visa, a federal prosecutor said Thursday. Alen Zheng, 20, and Ann Mary Zheng, 27, were charged Wednesday in separate federal indictments.

Brother and sister are charged after an explosive device was found outside a Florida Air Force base 

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A man who fled to China after leaving an explosive device outside MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa has been indicted along with his sister in Florida on federal charges, and…

Florida Democratic Rep. faces rare public hearing on campaign finance allegations WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee is holding a rare public hearing Thursday into alleged ethics violations committed by Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida, pushing into the open a yearslong investigation into how she funded her political rise. The two-term congresswoman is facing numerous ethics charges, including failing to follow campaign finance laws, commingling campaign, personal and business funds and using her position to benefit allies.

Florida Democratic Rep. faces rare public hearing on campaign finance allegations

WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee is holding a rare public hearing Thursday into alleged ethics violations committed by Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida, pushing into the open a yearslong…

Iran and the US harden their positions as Tehran tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates— Iran and the United States appeared at an impasse Thursday, with each side hardening its position over talks and setting the stage for another potential escalation in the Middle East war. Thousands more U.S. troops neared the region, while Tehran tightened its grip on the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Sirens over Israel warned of barrages of incoming Iranian missiles, and Gulf nations worked to intercept fire.

Iran and the US harden their positions as Tehran tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz 

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates— Iran and the United States appeared at an impasse Thursday, with each side hardening its position over talks and setting the stage for another potential escalation in the Middle…

While GOP plans property tax initiative, municipalities like Key Biscayne prepare for the worst The Republican Party has a lock on the state’s capital, a supermajority. Still, its elected leaders couldn’t agree during the 60-day legislative session on a new budget. Nor did they agree to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ request to put a controversial property tax question on the November ballot. DeSantis wants a vote on eliminating property taxes for homeowners. But the “ad valorem” taxes on homesteaded properties are the income lifeblood for cities, towns and villages.

While GOP plans property tax initiative, municipalities like Key Biscayne prepare for the worst

The Republican Party has a lock on the state’s capital, a supermajority. Still, its elected leaders couldn’t agree during the 60-day legislative session on a new budget. Nor did they agree to Gov. Ron…

Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial  LOS ANGELES — A jury found both Meta and YouTube liable in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit that aimed to hold social media platforms responsible for harm to children using their services, awarding the plaintiff $3 million in damages. After more than 40 hours of deliberation across nine days, California jurors decided Meta and YouTube were negligent in the design or operation of their platforms.

Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial 

LOS ANGELES — A jury found both Meta and YouTube liable in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit that aimed to hold social media platforms responsible for harm to children using their services, awarding the plaintiff $3…

Democrat flips seat in special election for Florida district that includes Trump’s Mar-a-Lago  Democrat Emily Gregory won a Florida special election on Tuesday, flipping a state legislative district that is home to Mar-a-Lago, the Palm Beach estate that President Donald Trump counts as his residence. The president had endorsed Gregory’s rival, Jon Maples. In a social media post Monday, he urged voters to turn out, saying Maples was backed “by so many of my Palm Beach County friends.”

Democrat flips seat in special election for Florida district that includes Trump’s Mar-a-Lago 

Democrat Emily Gregory won a Florida special election on Tuesday, flipping a state legislative district that is home to Mar-a-Lago, the Palm Beach estate that President Donald Trump counts as his…

US stocks swing between losses and gains on uncertainty about how long the war with Iran will last  NEW YORK — The U.S. stock market is swinging between losses and gains Tuesday as uncertainty continues about how long the war with Iran will last. The S&P 500 initially dropped 0.8% in the morning and erased much of its surge from Monday. But it trimmed that loss by afternoon trading and was down 0.1%, as of 12:50 p.m. Eastern time.

US stocks swing between losses and gains on uncertainty about how long the war with Iran will last 

NEW YORK — The U.S. stock market is swinging between losses and gains Tuesday as uncertainty continues about how long the war with Iran will last. The S&P 500 initially dropped 0.8% in the morning…