Oil prices surged and stocks tumbled worldwide on Thursday as Iran escalated shipping attacks in a critical tanker route. Global crude spiked above $100 a barrel on Thursday, crossing a key benchmark. The rise in oil prices defied a U.S. effort hours earlier to reassure markets with an announcement of […]
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Police respond to ‘active incident’ at Old Dominion University in Virginia
Police in Norfolk, Virginia, said they are at the scene of an “active incident” at Old Dominion University. The university’s spring break is set to begin this weekend. Additional information was not immediately available. In this photo released by the Norfolk Police Department, first responders are shown at the scene […]
Zelenskyy says Ukraine awaits White House sign-off on US drone production deal
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine is awaiting White House approval for a major drone production agreement proposed by Kyiv last year, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday, as countries scramble to modernize their air defenses after the Iran war exposed shortcomings. The proposed U.S.-Ukraine deal would cover various types of drones […]
WATCH: FBI warns Iran could attack California with drones: Alert
FBI warns Iran could attack California with drones: Alert The FBI has warned police departments in California that Iran wants to retaliate for American attacks by launching offensive drones against the West Coast, according to an alert reviewed by ABC News. March 11, 2026 Free America Network Articles
US struggles to evacuate personnel from facilities under fire in Iraq: Officials
In the nearly 10 days since the State Department directed non-emergency government employees to leave Iraq amid the war with Iran, the U.S. has struggled to remove all personnel impacted by the order from potential danger, two U.S. officials tell ABC News. Officials say U.S. diplomatic missions across the Middle […]
Strikes between Israel and Hezbollah ramp up as evacuation notice issued for Beirut
Strikes between Israel and Hezbollah ramped up Wednesday night, as the Israeli military issued an urgent evacuation notice for parts of southern Lebanon, including Beirut. The two have continued to trade fire since Israel last week began carrying out intensified attacks targeting Hezbollah, Iran’s proxy force in Lebanon, following its […]
ISIS-inspired teens considered other targets before Gracie Mansion protest: Sources
The two Pennsylvania teens charged with attempting to carry out what authorities described as an ISIS-inspired attack in New York considered other targets before driving into Manhattan late Saturday morning with homemade bombs, law enforcement sources told ABC News. Investigators searching a storage unit in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where the […]
12-year-old girl dies days after collapsing following fight near school bus stop
VILLA RICA, Ga. — A 12-year-old girl was taken to a hospital and died days after she collapsed in the street following a fistfight near a school bus stop in her Georgia neighborhood, according to police. The death of sixth grader Jada West is being investigated by police in suburban […]
WATCH: Israel continues to target Beirut in airstrikes
Israel continues to target Beirut in airstrikes ABC News’ Matt Rivers reports from the scene of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut, Lebanon, where the IDF is executing precision strikes across the country in an effort to destroy Hezbollah strongholds. March 11, 2026 Free America Network Articles
Survivor of deadly Kuwait drone attack speaks out from hospital
Sgt. First Class Cory Hicks says he remembers hearing a “buzzing noise” that quickly got louder, right before an Iranian drone attack on a U.S. command center in Kuwait that killed six of his fellow service members. “I remember turning my head to the left and I’d seen the nose […]