Commercial airline flights rerouted amid U.S.-Iran tensions

Several commercial airlines have started rerouting flights to avoid airspace over Iran and Iraq amid tensions between Iran and the United States.

U.S. Army issues warning as text over 'official army draft' spreads

Officials with the U.S. Army have issued a warning to people as texts informing individuals that they have been selected for a military draft spread.

US prepares for possible Iranian reprisal after airstrike

U.S. officials braced for Iran to respond to the killing of Gen. Qassem Soleimani, noting heightened military readiness in the country and preparing for a possible “tit-for-tat” attempt on the life of an American military commander.

Stampede kills 56 at funeral procession for Iran general killed by US

The stampede reportedly took place in the hometown of Revolutionary Guard Gen. Qassem Soleimani as the procession got underway.

Second 6.0+ magnitude quake strikes Puerto Rico amid heavy seismic activity Tuesday morning

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Puerto Rico before dawn on Tuesday, and was followed three hours later by an aftershock measuring 6.0. They are the largest in a series of quakes that have struck the U.S. territory in recent days and caused heavy damage in some areas. 

Chris Hemsworth donates $1M to Australia wildfire relief efforts

The Australian actor took to Instagram on Monday to announce that he is giving $1 million to the firefighters that are currently battling the blazes down under.

Iran Guard leader threatens to 'set ablaze' US-backed places

Hossein Salami made the comments on Tuesday in the city of Kerman in front of a casket bearing the remains of Revolutionary Guard Gen. Qassem Soleimani.

Earthquake jolts Puerto Rico

A 5.7-magnitude quake jolted Puerto Ricans out of their beds Monday morning, the strongest quake yet to hit the U.S. territory that has been shaking for the past week.

Chicago-area U.S. soldier killed in attack at Kenya military base

Two other Americans, both contractors with the U.S. Department of Defense, were also killed Sunday by al-Shabab extremists at Manda Bay Airfield.

Al-Shabab extremists attack military base used by US forces in Kenya, 3 Americans killed

Al-Shabab extremists overran a key military base used by U.S. counterterror forces in Kenya before dawn Sunday, killing three American Department of Defense personnel and destroying several U.S. aircraft and vehicles before they were repelled, U.S. and Kenyan authorities said.