With ceasefire proposal stalled, Trump faces uneasy military options in Iran

As the United States and Israel enter the second month in their war against Iran, all three countries appear bent on pressing strategic advantages rather than ending hostilities shy of their own stretch goals. With dueling ceasefire proposals in play, President Donald Trump on Wednesday tried to claim a negotiating edge. “They want to make … Read more

Helicopter crash off Hawaii leaves 3 dead, 2 injured, authorities say

Hanalei, Hawaii —  A helicopter crashed Thursday afternoon off a remote beach of the Hawaiian island of Kauai, killing three people and injuring two, authorities said. The helicopter was carrying a pilot and four passengers when it crashed at Kalalau Beach, the Kauai Fire Department said. The beach is on the Na Pali Coast on … Read more

‘We don’t sleep’: Sailors stranded in Persian Gulf as rockets fly over their heads

HONG KONG — He and his shipmates stay up on the deck at night, sometimes watching rockets fly over their heads. What was supposed to be an uneventful first voyage transporting oil across the Persian Gulf has turned into a nightmare for a 28-year-old sailor from India, who has spent the past month stuck as … Read more

If you brush and floss, do you really need mouthwash? We asked dentists and here’s what they said

Brushing your teeth with fluoride toothpaste and flossing daily are oral care essentials, however, mouthwash isn’t exactly a necessary part of your routine. Think of it as a way to enhance your oral care routine, says Dr. Chris Salierno, the chief dental officer at Tend, a dental studio company with several locations in major cities … Read more

Man convicted in the deadly 2021 assault of a Thai grandfather in San Francisco avoids prison

SAN FRANCISCO — The man convicted in the fatal 2021 attack of an older Thai man in San Francisco, which galvanized a movement against anti-Asian hate, will be able to avoid prison time, a judge ruled Thursday. Antoine Watson, 25, was sentenced to eight years for manslaughter in the death of Vicha Ratanapakdee, 84. But, … Read more

Walmart’s Spring sale has deals that rival Amazon’s — here are the best ones to shop

Walmart currently has plenty of spring deals running this weekend alongside Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, with up to 80 percent off spring cleaning essentials, outdoor furniture, kitchen appliances and more. If you’re looking to stock up for the season, these major home deals may be right up your alley. Ninja is one of our favorite … Read more

New York town official who shot lost DoorDash driver convicted of assault

An upstate New York town official who shot and wounded a lost DoorDash delivery driver was convicted Thursday of assault and firearms charges, authorities said. John Reilly III, the highway superintendent in Chester — a town nearly 60 miles (95 kilometers) north of Manhattan — now faces up to 25 years behind bars on the … Read more

Senate agrees to fund DHS, except ICE and Border Patrol, in bid to end 40-day shutdown

WASHINGTON — The Senate agreed unanimously early Friday to reopen the Department of Homeland Security after a 40-day shutdown, but without funding for immigration enforcement and deportation operations. Senators approved the package at 2:20 a.m by voice vote after a marathon session, which followed arduous bipartisan negotiations that occurred in fits and starts over the … Read more

A Minneapolis woman recounts death of Alex Pretti as lawyers eye a class action lawsuit

MINNEAPOLIS — A Minneapolis woman who confronted federal immigration officers alongside Alex Pretti in January was among a group of potential litigants who spoke out Thursday about alleged excessive force against people protesting or monitoring the enforcement surge in Minnesota. Georgia Savageford, who introduced herself as Wynnie at a news conference, said she was inside … Read more