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This June 2019 image released by U.S. Central Command, shows damage and a suspected mine on the MV Kokuka Courageous in the Gulf of Oman near the coast of Iran. The U.S. said Iranian forces were responsible.

Explosion Damages Israeli-Owned Ship In Gulf Of Oman

The ship's owner said holes were left in the vessel's hull but that no crew members were injured.

The U.S. on Thursday launched airstrikes targeting Iranian-backed militia groups in Eastern Syria.

Syria Airstrikes Resurface Lawmakers' Questions Over Presidential Authority

Some Democrats raised a longstanding debate over presidential vs congressional reach. The administration called the attacks proportionate and said it had briefed congressional leaders ahead of time.

Venezuelan migrants take a lunch break at the gooseberry farm where they work on the outskirts of Bogotá, Colombia.

'A Huge Opportunity': Venezuelan Migrants Welcome Colombia's New Open-Door Policy

Colombia's president has unveiled a program to let undocumented Venezuelan migrants live and work legally in the country for up to 10 years. Nearly a million Venezuelans in Colombia lack legal status.

A worker fixes a water pipe in Galveston, Texas, on Feb. 19. The power is back on in much of the state, but the Lone Star State now faces the hefty cost of emerging from its devastating storms.

The Power Is Back On In Texas. Now Comes The Recovery, And It Won't Be Cheap

From potential long-term rate hikes to repairs of broken pipes, Texans could be paying for years after the state's devastating blackouts.

The Senate Democratic caucus will need support from all 50 of its members to deliver on the Biden administration's first major legislative priority.

House Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Plan; Biden Calls For 'Quick Action' From Senate

The proposal, which would provide a new round of financial support for workers, families and businesses, will now advance to the Senate.

Advisory Panel Recommends FDA Approve Johnson & Johnson Vaccine For Emergency Use

The committee voted 22 to nothing in favor of the new vaccine.

Week In Politics: House Approves $1.9 Trillion Pandemic Relief Package

The Saudi crown prince may escape punishment for his order to kill a columnist. A pandemic relief package is moving through Congress. Donald Trump remains popular with conservative activists.

How One Tyson Foods In North Carolina Is Protecting Employees From COVID-19

A company is making changes to stop the spread of the coronavirus in its poultry processing facilities. Close working conditions have contributed to the spread of the virus in such facilities.

Remembering Lawrence Ferlinghetti Through His Poetry

Lawrence Ferlinghetti, who died Feb. 22 at age 101, wrote a string of verses called "What is Poetry." We remember him by excerpting some lines.

A well-preserved chariot discovered in Pompeii has been described as an "extraordinary find" and has iron wheels, bronze and tin decorations and mineralized wood.

A 'Lamborghini' Of Chariots Is Discovered At Pompeii. Archaeologists Are Wowed

The well-preserved chariot, complete with decorative medallions depicting erotic scenes, is an "extraordinary discovery" that may have been used in wedding ceremonies.

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