Iranian state TV says Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the country’s late supreme leader, has been named his successor. He had long been considered a contender, even before an Israeli strike killed his father at the start of the war, and despite never being elected or appointed to a government posit… Read moreThe Latest: Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's supreme leader, named his successor, Iran state TV says

Women across the world called for equal pay, reproductive rights, education, justice and decision-making jobs during demonstrations Sunday marking International Women’s Day. Officially recognized by the United Nations in 1977, International Women’s Day is commemorated in different ways and t… Read moreInternational Women’s Day is a celebration and a call to action. Here are things to know

Disney and Pixar’s new film “Hoppers” is leading the North American box office with a strong debut, while Warner Bros.’ “The Bride!” is stumbling. Studio estimates on Sunday show “Hoppers” made $46 million in its first weekend domestically and $88 million globally after adding in internation… Read morePixar’s ‘Hoppers’ bounds to No. 1 as Warner Bros.' ‘The Bride!’ is on life support

President Donald Trump promised that 2026 would be a bumper year for economic growth. Instead it's kicked off with job losses, rising gasoline prices and more uncertainty about America’s future. In his recent State of the Union address, Trump said "the roaring economy is roaring like never b… Read moreTrump’s ‘roaring’ economy meets a rough start to 2026: What the latest numbers show

China says it hopes this year will be a “landmark year” in relations with the United States, as the two sides prepare for an expected leaders’ summit later this month. On Sunday, Foreign Minister Wang Yi tells reporters in Beijing that the two leaders have had “good exchanges” at the highest… Read moreChina hopes 2026 will be a 'landmark year' for relationship with US