US banning dairy products, most alcohol and motorcycles from Canada in growing trade war
TORONTO (AP) — The White House says the United States is banning dairy products, most alcoholic beverages and some motorcycles from Canada, as their trade war escalates. The ban will take effect Sept. 29 and comes after Canada's retaliatory tariffs took effect earlier Tuesday on $20 billion in U.S. imports. A senior administration official said U.S. President Donald Trump signed paperwork Tuesday outlining his justification for the ban. The documents were posted on the White House's website.
Holdout in Lindsay Clancy trial said he had reasonable doubt but still wouldn't acquit, juror says
A jury foreperson says the lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy trial said he had reasonable doubt but still wouldn’t acquit. The jury’s foreperson made the comments in a TV interview Tuesday. The interview with Boston’s NBC10 aired four days after a judge declared a mistrial when jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict on the question of whether Clancy was criminally responsible for killing her three young children in 2023. The names of the jurors have been temporarily sealed by the judge. The holdout juror has not yet come forward and given a public account of what happened inside the jury room.
Former US Sen. John E. Sununu to face US Rep. Chris Pappas in New Hampshire Senate race
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Republican John E. Sununu will face Democrat Chris Pappas in November in the race to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in New Hampshire. Democrats need to hold the seat to have a chance of flipping control of the chamber in November. Sununu was ousted from the Senate by Shaheen in 2008. He was one of two former senators seeking to return to Washington. Pappas left his seat in the 1st Congressional District after four terms to run for Senate. Anthony DiLorenzo has won the Republican primary in that district, while Lily Tang Williams has won the GOP nomination in the 2nd District. She'll face the Democratic incumbent, Maggie Goodlander, who is seeking a second term.
US military says it destroyed 5 more Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks on Navy warship
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military says it has destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in response to the latest attacks on its warships. Tehran then hit back at American targets in Jordan. It's the latest burst of back-and-forth strikes that have lurched the sides back toward open hostilities in a more than 6-month-old war. Following Tuesday's American strikes, Iran launched missiles toward U.S. targets in Jordan, according to Iranian state-run media. Jordan’s military said its air defense systems intercepted 18 ballistic missiles launched toward its territory and two others fell in places where no one lives. It said it has no reports of casualties.
Cargo jet tried to abort unsteady landing before Miami crash that killed 5, flight data indicates
MIAMI (AP) — Flight data suggest an Amazon cargo plane tried to abort an unsteady landing at Miami International Airport before smashing into a van and killing five people inside. That's according to information investigators released Tuesday evening. Authorities say the five people killed were all inside a van used to shuttle crews that clean planes. The jet crashed as it tried to land Sunday afternoon, overrunning its runway. It slammed into the van on airport property, through a fence and then on to a local street where it destroyed an SUV. The pilot and co-pilot have been released from the hospital and will be interviewed Wednesday.
What to know about the Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami that killed 5 workers in a van
Investigators are working to figure out what happened in the crash of an Amazon cargo jet in Miami that killed five people on the ground. The Boeing 767 overshot the runway, hitting a van and an SUV. Five people working for a cleaning service died when the van was struck. The National Transportation Safety Board is focusing on the lack of a system to stop speeding jets at the airport. Investigators will also see if strong winds and a long landing contributed to the crash. The plane, originally a passenger jet, was converted to cargo in 2015. The NTSB will review its history and maintenance records.
Competing court orders add confusion to Missouri congressional elections
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Dueling court orders have created new uncertainty for Missouri's congressional map just eight weeks before Election Day. A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked the state from using its old districts. That came moments after the U.S. Supreme Court let stand a ruling from Missouri's top court to use the old districts instead of new ones backed by President Donald Trump. This legal battle has left voters unsure about their districts. Missouri's top court ruled against the new map due to a petition for a statewide vote. The federal judge's order remains for 14 days, allowing time for more court proceedings. Missouri officials say they are prepared to follow the order.
Families' interest in their kids' education is falling around the globe as scores drop, test shows
Families’ interest in their kids’ education is falling in many high-income countries as school systems struggle with plunging test scores. That's according to newly released results from a standardized test taken by 15-year-olds around the world. Over 760,000 teenagers in dozens of countries took the Programme for International Student Assessment last year. Results were released Tuesday. Average scores in math, reading and science are all at their lowest point ever among highly developed economies. That includes continued declines in reading and math scores in the United States. China, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan and South Korea scored the highest marks on the test.
Lonnie Bunch to retire from Smithsonian leadership following clash with Trump administration
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lonnie Bunch is stepping down as the leader of the Smithsonian Institution after a challenging year. President Donald Trump has been pushing to reshape how U.S. history is portrayed, affecting institutions such as the Smithsonian. Bunch announced his departure Tuesday, expressing mixed emotions and gratitude. He will leave at the end of the year. Two months ago, a White House report criticized the Smithsonian’s leadership, especially at the National Museum of American History, labeling the leaders as radical activists. Trump has been scrutinizing museum leadership but lacks the power to make swift changes.
NCAA says it can't overturn Michigan's win over Western Michigan after MAC appeals outcome
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — The Mid-American Conference wants Western Michigan recognized as the winner over Michigan after a controversial game. The NCAA said Tuesday the result stands, citing no protocol for overturning outcomes. Michigan won 13-12 on a Hail Mary pass after officials added a second to the clock. The MAC argues the prescribed replay protocol wasn't followed, which led to Michigan's win. The NCAA's rules state the team with the most points at the end is the winner. The controversy has sparked debate in college football circles.
