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The Hill - Politics
Navy ship in Middle East damaged in incident
A U.S. Navy refueling ship has been damaged during an incident in the Middle East, the Navy said Tuesday. A Navy official told The Hill that the USNS Big Horn, a replenishment oiler, "sustained ...2 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Escalation in the Middle East Looms Over the General Assembly Meeting
The war in Gaza has endured more than 11 months, and violence between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed Lebanese militia, has risen sharply over the last week.4 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
An East Coast Port Strike Could Shake the Economy
Businesses are preparing for a strike by dockworkers on the East and Gulf Coasts, which could begin Oct. 1 if negotiations don’t yield a new contract.5 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Canada’s Tories target Trudeau as they seek seismic shift in political landscape
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre to introduce motion of non-confidence in long-shot bid to force an election. Canada ’s Conservative party will make its first bid to unseat prime minister ...9 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Israel, Hezbollah trade strikes, U.S. sending more troops to Middle East
Officials in Lebanon say more than 500 people have been killed, and thousands are injured, after the deadliest day of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah since 2006. CBS News' Chris Livesay ...10 hours ago - Israel -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: House GOP leaders hold presser as shutdown looms
House Republican leaders are set to hold a press conference Tuesday morning following their closed-door meeting, as the threat of a government shutdown still hangs in the air. Speaker Mike Johnson ...10 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Turkey plans 10-year dollar bond to push back looming debt maturities
Ankara hires banks for ‘switch tender’ deal to exchange short-debt for longer-term note11 hours ago - Turkey -
BBC News - Top stories
One week on, how the Lebanon attacks have changed the Middle East
David Aaronovitch asks why the operation was carried out - and what we can expect in the weeks ahead.11 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Biden Works Against the Clock as Violence Escalates in the Middle East
President Biden is beginning to acknowledge that he is simply running out of time to help forge a cease-fire and hostage deal with Hamas, his aides say. And the risk of a wider war has never looked ...11 hours ago - Joe Biden -
ESPN - Sports
Phils 'stayed hungry' after heartbreak, win NL East
The Phillies won the NL East for the first time since 2011, clinching the division title with a 6-2 win over the Cubs on Monday night.12 hours ago - MLB -
The Hill - Politics
Democrats worry intense fighting in Middle East could hurt Harris
Democrats worry that intensified fighting in the Middle East could lead to further tensions in their party, costing Vice President Kamala Harris and other Democratic candidates in the process. The ...14 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
A hostile takeover looms in European banking
Italian lender raised its stake in German rival from about 9% to 21%20 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
Philadelphia Phillies clinch 1st NL East title since 2011
The Philadelphia Phillies have won the NL East for the first time since 2011, clinching the division title with a 6-2 win over the Chicago Cubs21 hours ago - MLB -
ABC News - Sports
The Philadelphia Phillies clinch the NL East for their first division title since 2011
The Philadelphia Phillies clinch the NL East for their first division title since 201122 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
U.S. sending more troops to Middle East as tensions increase
The U.S. is sending more troops to the Middle East as American citizens in Lebanon are being told to leave the country. Charlie D'Agata has details.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Pentagon ups US troops to Middle East
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Pentagon ups US troops to Middle East The U.S. is sending a “small ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Politics
Peace in the Middle East still ‘possible,’ says Tony Blair
As world leaders meet for the UN General Assembly, NBC News’ Richard Lui sits down with former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair to discuss the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine.Yesterday -
The New York Times - World
U.S. to Send More Troops to Middle East as Tensions Rise
Maj. Gen. Patrick S. Ryder, the Pentagon press secretary, declined to say exactly how many troops were deploying, citing operational security.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Importers Rush to Beat the Strike Threat to East Coast Ports
Failure to reach a new longshoremen contract deal risks many East and Gulf Coast ports closing before the year-end consumer spending push -- threatening billions in losses to businesses.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Pentagon sending additional troops to Middle East as tensions escalate
The U.S. is sending a "small number" of ground troops to the Middle East as a larger war between Israel and Hezbollah threatens to break out, the Pentagon announced Monday. Defense Department press ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Nike’s stock falls after analyst’s warning that a ‘negative catalyst’ looms
Nike’s stock fell Monday, after J.P. Morgan warned investors that the athletic apparel and gear giant’s quarterly results could cause a selloff.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Boy abducted from California park in 1951 found alive on East Coast
More 70 years later, Luis Armando Albino has been found thanks to help from an online ancestry test, old photos and newspaper clippings.Yesterday - California -
The New York Times - World
Pope Francis Cancels Meetings, Citing Flu With More Travel Looming
Francis, 87, is scheduled to visit Belgium and Luxembourg soon, trips that come within weeks of his returning from a grueling Asia-Pacific tour.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
As the election looms, can Harris’s campaign juggle joy with a sense of gravity? | Osita Nwanevu
Ridicule should remain an important part of Harris’s playbook as Trump’s campaign continues to spew execrable lies. While presidential campaigns always distort and distend time in strange ways, ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Congress races to avert shutdown ahead of looming deadline
Editor's note: This report has been updated to clarify the proposed additional Secret Service funding. The House and Senate are racing to complete the government funding process with the Sept. 30 ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Looming US ports strike threatens fresh supply chain crisis
Business groups warn of ‘devastating impact’ on economy if dockworkers walk off the job2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Middle East crisis live: Iran arrests 12 people for ‘collaborating with Israel’
Hezbollah deputy leader says confrontation with Israel now ‘open-ended battle of reckoning’. Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi , has been speaking to the media in New York ahead of the UN ...2 days ago - Iran -
The Hill - Politics
Wendy Sherman says escalating tensions in Middle East are ‘quite serious’
Former Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said the escalating tensions in the Middle East between Israel and Hezbollah are “quite serious.” “I see the state of play as quite serious,” she said ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Von der Leyen tightens grip on EU but trouble looms | Jennifer Rankin
Despite cementing control, the EU commission’s president faces a daunting second term amid the rise of the far right. Ursula von der Leyen was leaving nothing to chance. At a private meeting with ...2 days ago - European Union -
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ABC News - Sports
Phillies clinch 3rd straight playoff berth and close in on NL East title
Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies have clinched their third consecutive playoff appearance by beating the New York Mets 12-23 days ago - MLB -
CBS News - Top stories
East Coast ports brace for possible strike by dockworkers
Even a short strike at East and Gulf Coast ports could disrupt U.S. supply chains until 2025, according to one expert.4 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Major maritime strike could threaten ports across the East Coast
A major strike is on the horizon for thousands of maritime workers, posing a threat to East Coast ports responsible for billions of dollars of goods.4 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Israel’s pager attack has raised the stakes in the Middle East
For Hizbollah the strike is a humiliation, while some Israelis see it as a prelude to a wider offensive in Lebanon4 days ago - Israel -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
An Art Installation She Called Home on the Upper East Side
The artist Apryl Miller is selling her colorful, full-floor apartment at 188 East 76th Street for $8.75 million. Psychedelic chairs and couches sold separately.4 days ago