Meteor caused boom heard across Massachusetts and Northeast, society says
Residents from across Massachusetts reported hearing a loud boom, but it was not immediately clear what it was.
Hegseth says Iran can ‘deal with the War Department’ if negotiations fall through

President Donald Trump said he would “make a final determination” on a possible Iran deal during a Situation Room meeting, but there was no immediate announcement Friday.
Bondi defends Trump administration’s release of Epstein case files in testimony to lawmakers
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying before House lawmakers investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse cases.
Woman begins historic solo ocean rowing trip from California to Hawaii
A 31-year-old ocean rower aims to become the first American woman to row solo from California to Hawaii and also set the record as the youngest and fastest woman to complete the challenge. Here’s her story and how to track her progress.
Nebraska wins extra-inning thriller, beats Arkansas in the opening round of WCWS
Late-game heroics from Ava Kuszac lifted Nebraska to an extra-inning win over Arkansas in the opening round of the WCWS
Explosion and fire at Dallas apartment building kills at least 3 people, including a child
An explosion and massive fire at a Dallas apartment building Thursday killed a child and at least two other people, officials said.
Trump Accounts app launches to track $1,000 given to newborns in the US
A White House initiative will provide $1,000 to newborns, requiring parents to open a “Trump Account” to access the funds.
Shaky ceasefire in Iran War is challenged again as Kuwait faces a missile attack
The U.S. military on Thursday slammed Iran for violating a fragile ceasefire after Kuwait reported coming under attack.
Official in Kenya says 16 students killed in an overnight fire at a girls’ school
At least 16 students died in an overnight fire that started in the dormitories of a girls’ boarding school in Kenya, a government official said.
Presumed death toll rises to 11 after Washington state paper mill tank rupture

A second person who was injured when a large chemical tank ruptured at a Washington state paper mill has died, authorities said Wednesday, bringing the presumed death toll to 11