US, Iran escalate airstrikes in war

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United States has expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran by hitting more bridges and collapsing a tower at a key Iranian port.

The seventh night in a row of strikes came after U.S. President Donald Trump’ had threatened to start striking infrastructure to pressure Tehran to ease its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran also launched new missile attacks Friday against U.S.-allied nations in the Middle East, including Qatar, a key mediator in the war, and Kuwait, where one of the desert nation’s water desalination plants was damaged.

7.3-magnitude quake jolts Mexico

TAPACHULA, México (AP) — A strong earthquake has struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast, right on the border with Guatemala. The U.S. Geological Survey reports it had a magnitude of 7.3. The epicenter was southwest of Aquiles Serdan, near Chiapas. Authorities have not reported any severe damage or casualties. In Tapachula, the tremor began mildly but intensified, prompting evacuations. In Guatemala City, the quake frightened residents during rush hour. In Mexico City, buildings shook, but the earthquake alert did not sound. Coastal areas near Suchiate are being monitored for tsunami risk, according to local officials.

Taco Bell lettuce source of sickness

ATLANTA (AP) — Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served by Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention late Thursday confirmed the source and warned consumers not to eat shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell restaurants in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and West Virginia. Officials have identified a single supplier of the lettuce. The federal warnings to consumers did not identify the company.

The Associated Press