July 15, 2026
National News
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close Trump ally and foreign policy hawk, dies after a brief illness
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies in Congress who traveled the globe to advocate for a more aggressive… Login to continue reading Login…
Harshbarger Intros Bill to Refocus Nuclear Safety Reviews on Advanced Reactors
First District U.S. Rep, Diana Harshbarger, R-Kingsport, this week introduced the “Nuclear Advisory Committee Reform Act,” legislation to realign the role of the Advisory Committee on… Login to continue reading Login…
George E. Johnson Sr., founder of a pioneering Black hair care business, dies at 99
CHICAGO (AP) — George E. Johnson Sr., a pioneer in Black hair care whose multimillion dollar business was the first Black-owned company to be listed on the American Stock Exchange, has died at age 99, according to his family.
US employers still reluctant to add many jobs as hiring slows in June
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers slowed hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month's total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook.
Most of Wall Street rises, but sinking AI stocks keep it on track for a losing week
NEW YORK (AP) — Most of the U.S. stock market is rising Friday after oil prices eased back to where they were before the war with Iran, but drops for AI stocks are keeping the market in check.
UN agency pauses evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz after attack on vessel
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A United Nations agency paused the evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after the British military said a vessel was hit by a projectile off the coast of Oman following the passage of several tankers that used a route backed by the U.N.
France records its hottest day ever as Europe withers in early heat wave
PARIS (AP) — France recorded its hottest day ever Tuesday as an early heat wave gripped Europe, prompting the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre museum to restrict visiting hours and disrupting school and transportation schedules in multiple countries.
Cargo ship’s chief engineer charged in 2024 Francis Scott Key bridge collapse in Baltimore
BALTIMORE (AP) — Prosecutors have filed a criminal charge against the chief engineer of a cargo ship involved in the deadly 2024 collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, accusing him of failing to notify the U.S. Coast Guard of hazardous conditions on the ship.
G7 leaders back Trump’s deal to end Iran war as more details of it emerge
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — Leaders at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday threw their support behind U.S. President Donald Trump’s tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and extend a shaky ceasefire.