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US strikes Iran; ceasefire tested

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States struck Iran on Friday in response to a drone attack a day earlier on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. It’s the most significant test yet to an interim understanding reached a week ago by the two countries to begin working to end their monthslong war ...

Independence Day weekend events in the Valley

A variety of events are taking place throughout the Mahoning Valley to celebrate Independence Day and the nation’s 250th birthday. They include: JULY 3 CANFIELD — There will be a fireworks show at 9:45 p.m. at the Canfield Fairgrounds. Gates open at 5 p.m. with live entertainment, ...

ODOT announces more interstate ramp closings ahead

The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced new road closures for the Interstate 76/80 pavement rehabilitation in Austintown and Jackson townships. Beginning Wednesday, the ramp from I-80 east to state Route 46 will be closed through July 8. The detour will be I-80 east to Salt ...

US aircraft slam 10 targets in Iran in fresh attacks

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United States struck 10 targets in Iran at President Donald Trump’s direction on Saturday, continuing a string of attacks that have shaken the war’s uneasy ceasefire. U.S. Central Command, in a post to social media, said that U.S. military aircraft ...

Blue Jackets acquire Valeri Nichushkin in trade with Avalanche

The Columbus Blue Jackets made a big addition on the eve of the draft by acquiring do-it-all winger Valeri Nichushkin in a trade with the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday. The Blue Jackets sent the 43rd pick this weekend, a third-rounder next year and a fifth-rounder in 2028 to ...

US loses to Turkey 3-2 on last-second goal in World Cup group finale

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Kaan Ayhan scored on the final kick of the match, and Turkey beat the United States 3-2 Thursday night for its only win of the World Cup. Auston Trusty scored in the third minute and Sebastian Berhalter got a tying goal early in the second half for the Americans, who had ...