News and updates about US

The winds of war grow stronger

As the US and North Korea continue to threaten each other, China and Russia call for sides to exercise restraint.

The winds of war grow stronger

'We're ready to attack North Korea'

US bombers in Guam are 'ready and waiting' for Trump's order to attack North Korea.

'We're ready to attack North Korea'

'Put an Iron Dome in South Korea'

Retired Marine Corps Lt. Col. North calls on US to pressure Israel into providing missile defense systems to defend against North Korea.

'Put an Iron Dome in South Korea'

US successfully tests unarmed ICBM

United States tests unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile, says test launch has nothing to do with North Korea.

US successfully tests unarmed ICBM

Nikki Haley: No point in talking about North Korea

US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley says China 'must decide' if it is willing to act, North Korea threat is 'clear to all.'

Nikki Haley: No point in talking about North Korea

Japanese PM holds talks with Trump over North Korea

Japanese PM Shinzo Abe speaks with US President Trump, discusses how to handle growing threat.

Japanese PM holds talks with Trump over North Korea

US cancels ban on laptops in flight cabins

TSA says airlines improved security, allows passengers from Muslim-majority countries to bring laptops in their carry-ons.

US cancels ban on laptops in flight cabins

Charlie Gard granted US residency status

US grants residency status to parents of baby European courts ruled must be allowed to die.

Charlie Gard granted US residency status

US 'will continue to discuss' Syrian ceasefire with Israel

White House says it will address Netanyahu's concerns over ceasefire brokered by US and Russia. 'I think there is a shared goal there.'

US 'will continue to discuss' Syrian ceasefire with Israel

US missile defense may not protect against nukes

Experts say US missile defense system is 'not there yet.' Expert: I would not say we are comfortably ahead of the threat.

US missile defense may not protect against nukes

Which Americans support Israel - and which do not?

Survey shows major decline in support for Israel among Democrats, Millennials, blacks and Latinos.

Which Americans support Israel - and which do not?

Will Russia replace the US in fighting North Korea?

Russian government is working on a strategy to force North Korea to abandon its nukes; Haley worries Russia may backfill North Korea.

Will Russia replace the US in fighting North Korea?

Russia plans to sanction the US

Kremlin Press Secretary says if US continues sanctions, Russia may apply some of its own because 'these things should be mutual.'

Russia plans to sanction the US

Russia threatens to shoot down US aircraft

Moscow threatens coalition aircraft in Syria after US fighter shoots down Syrian plane.

Russia threatens to shoot down US aircraft

Iran: US gave green light to terror attacks

Iran blames Saudi Arabia, US, for Tehran terror attacks.

Iran: US gave green light to terror attacks

WATCH: Joint Congress-Knesset event marks Six Day War

Diplomats, politicians, and community leaders celebrate Jerusalem's liberation in unique ceremony connecting Israel and America.

WATCH: Joint Congress-Knesset event marks Six Day War

WHO passes on anti-Israel resolution, UK, US oppose it

Britain joins US in opposing UN health body’s resolution singling out Israel.

WHO passes on anti-Israel resolution, UK, US oppose it

Former Mossad chief: We need to punish the Americans

Former Mossad chief says Trump's actions may endanger Israel, warns against tempting US in the future.

Former Mossad chief: We need to punish the Americans

Erdogan hoping for new beginning with US?

Turkey's president will come to Washington this week to sit down with President Trump. What does he really want from the US?

Erdogan hoping for new beginning with US?

Erdogan: Together, we can turn Raqqa into an ISIS graveyard

Turkish President Erdogan says Turkey, US, should back Free Syrian army, clear ISIS capital.

Erdogan: Together, we can turn Raqqa into an ISIS graveyard

US to expel terrorist who lied about her past

Convicted terrorist released in prisoner swap immigrates to US by lying on application forms.

US to expel terrorist who lied about her past

Lawmakers from 20 states pledge to mandate Holocaust education

26 legislators from 20 states commit to mandate public schools to teach about the Holocaust and other genocides.

Lawmakers from 20 states pledge to mandate Holocaust education

James Mattis in Riyadh to boost US-Saudi alliance

US Defense Secretary travels to Saudi Arabia to heal ties, solve regional issues.

James Mattis in Riyadh to boost US-Saudi alliance

North Korea fails to launch missile

North Korea attempts to launch missile, intelligence unsure of what type.

North Korea fails to launch missile

US successfully performs zero-yield nuclear test

US drops zero-yield nuclear device over Nevada, plans more test flights.

US successfully performs zero-yield nuclear test

US drops 'mother of all bombs' on ISIS in Afghanistan

The US has dropped the most powerful bomb ever used in conventional warfare on ISIS positions in Afghanistan.

US drops 'mother of all bombs' on ISIS in Afghanistan

Syrian refugee attacks leftists during CNN interview

CNN interviewee calls out leftist 'hypocrisy,' says if US really wants to help, they should make Syria a safe place for its citizens.

Syrian refugee attacks leftists during CNN interview

'If we can solve the Palestinian problem, we'll have stability'

Jordan's King Abdullah says Trump wants to make a deal for Israelis and Arabs together, Putin has a major challenge with terrorism.

'If we can solve the Palestinian problem, we'll have stability'

What you need to know about the US strike on Syria

Questions and answers about how the US air strike on Syria affects Israel and Israelis.

What you need to know about the US strike on Syria

'The US is planning to eliminate Kim Jong-un

High-level Pentagon source says US finalizing plan to eliminate North Korean dictator.

'The US is planning to eliminate Kim Jong-un

Poll: Most Americans worried about anti-Semitism

ADL survey finds only 14% of Americans hold anti-Semitic views, most Americans concerned about violence against Jews and Muslims.

Poll: Most Americans worried about anti-Semitism

Where did the town of Kida disappear to?

Leftist US official says Israel forgot to put a town on its map.

Where did the town of Kida disappear to?

Why does Europe have more Jihadists than America?

Why have hundreds of young people traveled from Western Europe to join ISIS, while comparatively few have done the same from the U.S.?

Why does Europe have more Jihadists than America?

Iran to sanction 15 US companies for Israel ties

Iran targets US companies for providing Israel with equipment to 'use against the Palestinians.'

Iran to sanction 15 US companies for Israel ties

West accepts Syrian refugees, only pro-Caliphate elements remain

Nonie Darwish says instead of accepting unvetted Muslim refugees, West must show "tough love" to Muslim world.

West accepts Syrian refugees, only pro-Caliphate elements remain

Muslim Brotherhood: We're not terrorists

Muslim Brotherhood activists work to block Trump's efforts to list group as terror organization.

Muslim Brotherhood: We're not terrorists

'Anti-Israel activists do not belong in the UN'

Israeli, US officials praise anti-Israel UN official's decision to quit position.

'Anti-Israel activists do not belong in the UN'

Thousands of flights delayed, cancelled as US storm approaches

America's Eastern seaboard is bracing for what could be worst snowstorm of season. Thousands of flights have been delayed and cancelled.

Thousands of flights delayed, cancelled as US storm approaches

Bomb threat caller: 'Exterminate the Jews'

No less than 100 calls received recently in various centers across US, warning of intention to attack

Bomb threat caller: 'Exterminate the Jews'

'Everyone needs to fight the de-legitimization of Israel'

Opposition MK speaks to Congress, Senate, tells them to support Trump's decision to leave UN Human Rights Council.

'Everyone needs to fight the de-legitimization of Israel'

'Blind Sheikh' dies in US prison

1993 World Trade Center bombing mastermind Omar Abdel-Rahman dies in North Carolina prison.

'Blind Sheikh' dies in US prison

Russia Foreign Minister: We need a 'post-West' world order

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says he hopes for a 'post-West world order' and pragmatic relations with US, says NATO is outdated.

Russia Foreign Minister: We need a 'post-West' world order

Pew: Jews are best-liked religious group in America

Pew survey finds Americans have warmer feelings towards Jews than to any other religious group.

Pew: Jews are best-liked religious group in America

'There is no reason we should be more left-wing than the US'

Justice Minister Shaked: 'I call on the PM to rid himself of the idea of the Two-State Solution and to present an alternative.'

'There is no reason we should be more left-wing than the US'

Volunteers race to rescue drowning refugees

American firefighters search for refugees stranded at sea.

Volunteers race to rescue drowning refugees

Netanyahu: Bennett's ultimatum a bluff

PM dismisses accusations by Education Minister over request to delay vote on Regulation Bill, says he is focused on meetings in UK and US.

Netanyahu: Bennett's ultimatum a bluff

Canada welcomes refugees stranded by Trump ban

Canadian PM, Immigration Minister, reassure refugees they won't be stranded.

Canada welcomes refugees stranded by Trump ban

Netanyahu: Israel has strong relationships with China, India

Israeli PM says relations with China, India, are getting stronger; American magazine includes Israel in list of eight 'great powers.'

Netanyahu: Israel has strong relationships with China, India

Thousands protest Trump ban at JFK

Thousands protest ban on immigrants, refugees, shout 'racists out, refugees in,' 'let them in.'

Thousands protest Trump ban at JFK

France, Germany, criticize Trump ban

French, German Foreign Ministers slam Trump's new ban on nationals from seven countries entering the US.

France, Germany, criticize Trump ban

Soviet leader warns: The world is preparing for war

Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev warns world is preparing for war, calls on Trump, Putin to forbid use of nuclear weapons.

Soviet leader warns: The world is preparing for war

Iran: Trump's ban a 'flagrant insult' to entire Muslim world

Iran announces reciprocal ban on US citizens traveling to Iran, denounces US ban as "flagrant insult" to entire Islamic world.

Iran: Trump's ban a 'flagrant insult' to entire Muslim world

Former inauguration announcer: It was the shock of my life

Former inauguration announcer responds to Trump's announcement, says he doesn't wish replacement any ill.

Former inauguration announcer: It was the shock of my life

New coin depicts Lady Liberty as black woman

Commemorative coin will depict Lady Liberty as a black woman, US Mint says coin will be first in a series of coins depicting minorities.

New coin depicts Lady Liberty as black woman

Russia claims to have 'sensitive information' on Trump

US intelligence presents Obama and Trump with classified report claiming Russia has 'compromising information' about the President-elect.

Russia claims to have 'sensitive information' on Trump

Iran to get natural uranium

AP reports Iran to receive Russian uranium with US approval.

Iran to get natural uranium

Former US diplomat: Defunding UN will aid China's ascension

Former US diplomat warns defunding UN may aid China's ascension, suggests 'reforming' UN instead.

Former US diplomat: Defunding UN will aid China's ascension

Foreign condemnation of terror attack

US, France, EU, and other nations condemn terror attack in Israel which killed four soldiers. "No excuses and no justification."

Foreign condemnation of terror attack

US to expel 35 Russian diplomats over election hacking

US to expel 35 Russian diplomats, close 2 Russian compounds, in response to allegations Russia hacked the DNC to hurt Hillary Clinton.

US to expel 35 Russian diplomats over election hacking

Rabbi rips Obama for UN vote at National Menorah Lighting

Rabbi officiating at National Menorah Lighting ceremony in Washington criticizes US decision to allow passage of anti-Israel UN resolution.

Rabbi rips Obama for UN vote at National Menorah Lighting