MUNICH (AP) — U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered a reassuring message to America’s allies on Saturday, striking a less aggressive but still firm tone about the administration’s intent to reshape the trans-Atlantic alliance and push its priorities after more than a year of President Donald Trump’s often-hostile rhetoric toward traditional allies. Reminding his audience at the annual Munich Security Conference about America’s centuries-long roots in Europe, Rubio said the to...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U. S. military said Friday that it has carried out another deadly strike on a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the Caribbean Sea. U. S. Southern Command said on social media that the boat “was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Caribbean and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations. ” It said the strike killed three people. A video linked to the post shows a boat moving through the water before exploding in flames. Friday’s attack the...

NEW YORK (AP) — The first solar eclipse of the year will grace Antarctica, and only a lucky few will get to bask — or waddle — in its glow. Tuesday's annular solar eclipse, known as a “ ring of fire,” will only be visible in the southernmost continent, home to research stations and diverse wildlife. “The penguins down there are going to have a great show,” said astronomer Joe Llama with Lowell Observatory. Clear skies permitting, more people can catch a partial eclipse with small...