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Trump nominates Hung Cao to be Secretary of the Navy

President Trump on Tuesday nominated Hung Cao to become Navy Secretary, after serving in the post in an acting capacity since April.

Ed Markey beats Seth Moulton, to win Democratic nomination in Massachusetts' Senate primary

As Democrats across the U.S. signal an increasing appetite for change, U.S. Sen. Ed Markey secured the Democratic nomination in Massachusetts' Senate primary his bid for a third term in office Tuesday.

Kirk assassination suspect must stand trial for murder, Utah judge rules

A Utah judge ruled Tuesday that Tyler Robinson must stand trial for aggravated murder and face the death penalty in the Charlie Kirk assassination.

Honduran judge dismisses fraud and money laundering case against former President Hernandez

A judge in Honduras on Tuesday dismissed the case against former president Juan Orlando Hernandez for fraud and money laundering charges, clearing him of any pending charges in the Central American nation.

Cuba's tourism plummets 62% after U.S. pressure and energy embargo

Cuba's tourism has nosedived since the U.S. has ramped up its pressure on the island this year, threatening international tour operators and imposing an energy embargo.

Man put to death for girl's killing as Florida carries out its 14th execution of the year

A man convicted of killing a teenage girl who rejected his romantic advances and wounding two of her friends was put to death Tuesday in the first of three executions planned this month in Florida.

Bessent says 19 finance ministers agreed 'cheap exports' are unsustainable, but China dissented

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that 19 of the members of the G20 agreed to address streams of "cheap exports" that cause global economic imbalances, but China dissented.

As Spain swelters, a centuries-old accessory is having a moment

In crowded subway cars and sun-drenched plazas, an old-fashioned accessory in Spain has been everywhere thanks to the blistering summer heat.

Trump seeks to boost U.S. refining capacity as White House lays out details of Venezuela oil deal

President Trump met with U.S. oil refinery and gas distribution executives at the White House on Tuesday to explore avenues his administration can use to broaden domestic refining capacity and lower gas prices in this midterm election season.

Court documents show Tiger Woods plans to change not guilty plea in DUI case in Florida

Court documents showed Tuesday that Tiger Woods plans to change his not guilty plea in a DUI case stemming from a rollover crash in Florida.

Children disabled by illegal-immigrant crime dominate House hearing on sanctuary policies

Parents whose children were permanently crippled in crashes caused by illegal-immigrant drivers gave impassioned testimony Tuesday on the human cost of deportation-proof "sanctuary" policies at a House Judiciary hearing.

Woman killed in Times Square stabbing worked for Bank of America

The woman killed in a random stabbing in Times Square was a Bank of America employee, the bank confirmed Tuesday. Police identified her and the attacker, who was killed in a confrontation with officers shortly after the rampage.