Travel warning expanded for Nigeria, embassy staff allowed to leave

The United States has expanded a travel warning for Nigeria. The embassy in Abuja, the African nation’s capital, is also allowing non-emergency government employees and their families to leave. 

Cuba’s president cautions US against targeting island or trying to remove him

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel comments come amid rising tensions between the two countries as Díaz-Canel has blamed the U.S. for a hostile stance, while keeping the door open for diplomacy.

Deadly antisemitic attacks reach 30-year high in 2025, report finds

A new report from Tel Aviv University found that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic violence in more than three decades.

Trump warns 'quick and brutal' end for Iranian ships at blockade

President Donald Trump threatened to destroy any Iranian naval ship that come close tot he U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, promising "quick and brutal" end.

Trump's Iran blockade sparks oil price surge
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After U.S. peace talks with Iran ended in a stalemate, President Donald Trump says the U.S. Navy will begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. According to a number of reports, Iran’s closure of the strait has triggered global economic turmoil, and reopening it was a key condition in U.S. efforts to reach a deal. Oil Analyst Tom Kloza joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss the potential impacts an ongoing blockade could have on already elevated oil prices. 

Iran war latest: Trump says, "I'm fine" with Iran not returning to negotiating table

As the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran enters its 44th day on Sunday, Central Command said the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports would begin Monday morning.

Trump’s naval blockade against Iran faces challenges
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We are learning more today as President Donald Trump says that the U.S. Navy will now begin a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. "Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz," Trump said on Sunday. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about the possible logistical challenges behind Trump’s potential blockade against Iran with Daniel L. Davis, a senior fellow and military expert at Defense Priorities. 

Trump orders Strait of Hormuz blockade amid Iran war
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We are watching as the Iran war enters its 44th day on Sunday. This comes as no peace deal was reached after a nearly day-long negotiating session between the United States and Iran that featured Vice President JD Vance. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is discussing recent updates from the Middle East and the latest White House headlines from the Trump administration with Associated Press reporter Will Weissert. 

Trump: U.S. in 'deep negotiations' with Iran
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President Trump told reporters Saturday that the U.S. is in deep negotiations with Iran, but said it doesn't make a difference to him whether the U.S. secures a deal or not. "We won," Trump said.

9-year-old found locked in van since 2024

Police who responded to “sounds of a child" coming from a van found a 9-year-old boy locked inside since 2024, “lying in a fetal position, naked, covered by a blanket on top of a mound of trash."

Iran war latest: No deal in Iran peace talks, Vance returning to US

Two U.S. war ships transited the Strait of Hormuz Saturday ahead of their mine-clearing operation as ceasefire talks were underway with Vice President JD Vance in Pakistan.

Death toll surpasses 3,000, Iranian official says

Iranian medical official puts the death toll of the war at over 3,000 people. President Donald Trump appeared skeptical about the durability of the ceasefire, referencing Iran's continued hold on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

High stakes talks to take place in Pakistan over Iran war
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We are learning the latest as reports now indicate that the tentative ceasefire between the United States and Iran has begun to unravel. In-person talks between the two nations are scheduled to take place this weekend in Pakistan. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently spoke with President Donald Trump, and the two agreed to dial back Israel's military campaign in Lebanon before the in-person Pakistan peace talks. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Moeed Yusuf, who previously served as National Security Adviser (NSA) to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, as a potential deal draws closer. 

Pastor charged with manslaughter in baptism drowning

A pastor has been charged with manslaughter after a man drowned to death during a baptism ceremony, according to officials.

Deadliest day of Israeli strikes leads to negotiations "as soon as possible"

A tentative ceasefire in the war with Iran began to unravel as Israel continued intense bombing in Beirut and Iran maintains a hold on the Strait of Hormuz. 

Mount Everest guides accused of poisoning climbers to force fake rescues

Nearly three dozen people are facing criminal charges for their roles in a sprawling $20 million insurance scam that targeted climbers on Mt. Everest.

Stocks slip, oil prices nudge back up with Middle East truce in doubt

The ongoing conflict with Iran continues to pressure global markets. Despite the announcement of a ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran, stock indices dipped during early trading while crude oil prices began an upward climb.

VIDEO: Dog in Ireland seen honking car horn for owner to return

Neighbors in Killarney, Ireland got a rude awakening when a dog started honking a car horn while waiting for its owner to come back.

Man jailed after pulling fake gun at chicken shop over wrong sauce

An 18-year-old London man has been sentenced to three years in prison after threatening and assaulting a worker with a replica gun during a dispute over a wrong sauce order.