U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding likely to be signed next week
The signing of the memorandum or letter of intent would kick off 60 days of talks to negotiate details of an enduring U.S.-Iran agreement.
Alabama inmate’s nitrogen gas execution tonight hinges on last-minute appeal to Supreme Court
The Alabama Attorney General's Office petitioned the Supreme Court to reverse a federal judge's decision to permanently ban the state from putting Jeffrey Lee to death using nitrogen hypoxia.
Markings that appear to show the numbers “86 47” seen on National Mall in Washington
A photographer from the Reuters news outlet saw the apparent "86 47" markings from atop the Washington Monument.
Trump nominating prosecutor Jay Clayton to be next director of national intelligence
Jay Clayton is currently the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
U.S. monitoring Chinese activity in South China Sea around disputed shoal
Analysts are scrutinizing recent Chinese maritime operations near Scarborough Shoal, an uninhabited but strategically located atoll near the Philippine island of Luzon, U.S. officials said.
U.S. charges 3 for alleged smuggling conspiracy involving unaccompanied minors
The Justice Department announced it has charged three people in Ohio for conspiring to smuggle unaccompanied minors across the U.S. border.
Pentagon “hazardous materials incident” prompts response from hazmat crews
Hazmat crews deployed to the Pentagon on Thursday and a shelter-in-place was in effect for what authorities described as a "hazardous materials incident."
Trump’s arch construction could take 20 hours a day for 2-3 years, documents say
The Interior Department is planning an aggressive work schedule to complete President Trump's arch near Arlington National Cemetery.
CBS News poll finds most Americans believe extraterrestrial life exists – and some think it’s already here
Many have watched recently released UFO videos, but most still think the government knows more than it is saying.
House to take up last-minute extension of key FISA spy power, but uproar over Bill Pulte could doom vote
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act lapses Friday.