Trump says US ‘must’ respond after Iran shot down US Army helicopter near Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran was responsible for shooting down an American military helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz and that the U.S. “must” respond to the attack. Trump made the comment Tuesday in a social media post after a drone boat rescued the crew of the Apache attack helicopter that crashed near the strategic waterway, which Iran has effectively closed during its war with the U.S. and Israel. It was the first known drone rescue at sea by the U.S. military. Capt. Tim Hawkins is a spokesman for U.S. Central Command. He said the unmanned boat located the two aviators and brought them to shore.

Christian leaders in Lebanese city of Tyre call for quick international action after Israeli warning

SIDON, Lebanon (AP) — Christian religious leaders in the Lebanese city of Tyre have urged for swift international and local action to prevent Israeli attacks on the Christian district. This call follows Israeli airstrikes on nearby neighborhoods that killed eight people and wounded dozens of others. Israel issued an evacuation warning on Tuesday for Tyre including the Christian district. The order prompted hundreds to flee. The leaders emphasized the district’s cultural and historical significance. They warning of a humanitarian catastrophe if it’s targeted. Tensions have risen after Israel and Iran traded strikes with Israel targeting Hezbollah in Beirut. The ongoing conflict has caused significant destruction in Tyre. The city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries as Graham Platner tries to clinch Senate nomination in Maine

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls for another day of primary elections in America. But much of the political world will be focused on Maine’s high-stakes U.S. Senate contest. The results are not in question. Neither Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins nor Democratic challenger Graham Platner faces serious opposition for their party’s nomination. But Tuesday still marks a big moment for Platner, the embattled veteran and oyster farmer, who’s fighting to rebuild his credibility in a campaign rocked by controversy. Elsewhere, President Donald Trump’s clout within his party will be tested in South Carolina and Nevada, where he’s endorsed his favored candidates.

House is set to fund Trump’s immigration actions for the rest of his time in the White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are working to get $70 billion for immigration enforcement over the finish line. The funding is enough to propel the Homeland Security agencies through the next three years and the rest of President Donald Trump’s term. Speaker Mike Johnson will need near perfect attendance and unity to pass the bill Tuesday. Democrats vow to oppose it. The bill got sidetracked when Republicans sought to include $1 billion for enhanced security on the White House grounds, including for Trump’s new ballroom. Then the Trump administration tried to create a $1.8 billion fund to compensate Trump allies who claim they’ve been unjustly investigated and prosecuted. Those proposals proved politically toxic and were scrapped.

Ukraine is ready to share drone technology with Nordic and Baltic countries, Zelenskyy says

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Nordic and Baltic leaders at summit in Estonia amid tensions over Ukrainian drones straying into the region. Ukrainian officials apologized, explaining the drones were aimed at Russian military targets but were diverted by interference. Estonia is working with Ukraine on cheaper ways to shoot down drones. Estonia remains a strong supporter of Ukraine against Russia’s 4-year-old invasion. Zelenskyy on Tuesday offered Ukraine’s expertise and technology to help. Meanwhile, Russia continues its strikes across Ukraine, with casualties reported in Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk. In Brussels, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Ukraine is “making extraordinary progress” on reforms to allow it to join the European Union.

Congo’s Ebola outbreak rises to over 100 deaths out of 550 cases as conflict slows response

BUNIA, Congo (AP) — At least 100 people have died from Ebola less than a month after authorities declared an outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo. Attacks on health workers from angry residents, skepticism among some locals and armed conflict in hot spots continue to challenge efforts to stop the spread. Out of the 550 cases of the disease confirmed as of Sunday, there have been 101 deaths and 19 recoveries. That’s according to the latest situation report late on Monday. However, the number of cases is believed to be higher because the outbreak was confirmed weeks late, and the response has been challenging in part because the virus has no approved vaccine or treatment.

Vance demands Justice Department probe of Minnesota officials as White House presses ‘war on fraud’

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance is pressing federal prosecutors to investigate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and state Attorney General Keith Ellison over allegations they failed to stop widespread social services fraud, amplifying concerns the White House will use a new Justice Department division to target political rivals. Vance cites in a letter to the Justice Department a report from the Republican-led House Oversight Committee alleging Democrats Walz and Ellison were aware of pervasive misuse of government programs for years and let it flourish. A Walz spokesperson calls the House committee “nothing more than a joke.” Ellison calls the allegations unfounded. The Justice Department hasn’t responded to questions Tuesday about whether it’ll open an investigation.

Jury deliberating in the trial of a Texas teen charged with murder in school track meet stabbing

MCKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Jurors are deliberating in a trial involving the fatal stabbing of a student athlete at a school track meet last year. Seventeen-year-old Austin Metcalf was fatally stabbed by an athlete from another school in a Dallas suburb in April 2025. Karmelo Anthony faces a murder charge and could get up to life in prison if convicted. The jury can also consider a lesser charge of manslaughter. Anthony’s lawyers say he was defending himself when he was told to get out from under a tent being used by Metcalf and teammates during a rainy track meet. But a prosecutor calls it “murder plain and simple.”

Trial for the man charged in Ukrainian woman’s killing on train is delayed for mental health reasons

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that the man charged in the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee on a North Carolina train cannot currently stand trial due to mental illness. Decarlos Brown Jr.faces a federal charge related to the killing of Iryna Zarutska, which is punishable by death. On Tuesday, the judge ordered Brown to undergo up to four months of medical treatment to try to restore his competency. A forensic evaluation found Brown unable to understand the proceedings or assist in his defense. The judge will reassess Brown’s competency after the treatment period.

Another sell-off for AI stocks sends Wall Street reeling

NEW YORK (AP) — Another sell-off for artificial-intelligence stocks whipsawed Wall Street. The S&P 500 dropped 0.9% Tuesday after careening between an early gain of 1% and a midday loss of 2.3%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 82 points, and the Nasdaq composite sank 1.7%. Indexes swung lower as companies selling computer chips, memory and other building blocks of the AI boom broke from early gains to losses. The drops for AI stocks drowned out the benefit of lower oil prices, and most stocks in the S&P 500 actually rose. Treasury yields edged lower in the bond market as oil prices eased.