Today’s news
Houston Man Recounts Flight Diverted Amid Start of U.S.-Iran War
Passenger describes ordeal of being stuck in Prague as conflict erupted in the Middle East.

Man Accused of Plotting to Kill Trump Says Iran Blackmailed Him
Asif Merchant claims the Iranian Revolutionary Guard forced him into a murder-for-hire scheme against Trump and other politicians.
San Francisco man charged for repeat Waymo vandalism
Authorities changed Walker Reed Quinn with several incidents since July.
Recent news
Mar. 5, 2026
Texas Hill Country retreat ordered to halt repairs after deadly flash flood
A state judge has ordered the retreat to stop using the portion of its property where 27 people died in a flash flood.
Mar. 5, 2026
Pakistani Man Accused of Plotting Trump Assassination Claims Iran Forced Him
Asif Merchant says he was coerced by Iran's Revolutionary Guard and feared for his family's safety.
Mar. 5, 2026
Iran's Air Defenses Pound U.S. Bases as Hezbollah Ambushes Israel
The U.S. and Israel face their 'worst case scenario' as Iran refuses negotiations and dictates the war militarily.
Mar. 4, 2026
White House Defends Evacuation Efforts Amid Iran Strikes
Leavitt says Americans in Middle East had prior warning, Hegseth promises 'more and larger' attacks
Mar. 4, 2026
Hegseth teases next phase of Iran war
Defense Secretary says more warplanes are arriving in the Middle East for major bombing campaign against Iran
Mar. 4, 2026
Trump Taps Obscure Agency to Insure Ships in Persian Gulf
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation will provide political risk insurance to shipping lines amid escalating conflict in the region.
Mar. 4, 2026
New Iranian Leader Appointed After Strikes Kill Ayatollah
Austin police who stopped mass shooting face grand jury over use-of-force policy
Mar. 4, 2026
Terrorism Risk 'Elevated' in US After Iran Strikes, Secretary Noem Says
The heightened threat environment comes as the Department of Homeland Security faces funding disruptions.
Mar. 4, 2026
Explosions Rock Tehran and Jerusalem as War with US and Israel Enters 5th Day
Conflict between Iran, US, and Israel intensifies with new attacks
Mar. 4, 2026
Trump Offers U.S. Navy Escort, Insurance for Tankers in Persian Gulf
Move aims to restore oil shipments through Strait of Hormuz amid security concerns
Mar. 3, 2026
Texas Congressional Candidates Weigh In on U.S. Attack on Iran
GOP candidates show support for Trump administration's decision, while some Democrats criticize it
Mar. 3, 2026
Borderland Leaders React to Combat Operations in Iran
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Rep. Veronica Escobar offer differing views on President Trump's military actions
Mar. 3, 2026
Texas Governor Backs Trump's Action Against Iran
Abbott says state stands with President's response to Iranian aggression.
Mar. 3, 2026
San Francisco man charged for repeat Waymo vandalism
Authorities changed Walker Reed Quinn with several incidents since July.
Mar. 3, 2026
Trump Claims Death of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei
Former US president says it's a "great opportunity" for the Iranian people to reclaim their country.
Mar. 3, 2026
Strikes by Israel and US Kill 12 IRGC Soldiers in Kashan, Iran
Iranian state media reports the attack in the city of Kashan.
Mar. 2, 2026
San Antonio Family Caught in Escalating Middle East Conflict
Sirens, missile alerts, and bomb shelters now part of daily life in Israel and Gulf region
Mar. 2, 2026
Shooting in Austin Investigated as Potential Terrorism Linked to Iran Conflict
Heightened security measures across US and Canada amid concerns over retaliatory attacks
Mar. 2, 2026
Cruz Urged Trump to Strike Iran During Corpus Christi Visit
Senator says he advised president to take action against Iran's leadership
Mar. 2, 2026
War in Iran Jolts Final Day of Texas Primary Campaigning
Candidates tread carefully in response to U.S. and Israeli strikes, with some giving the war a glancing mention while others avoid it entirely.