News for July 2, 2026

A volunteer at The National Archives found a rare surviving copy of the US Declaration of Independence that had been hidden in British archives for centuries.

Iran has partly reopened the Strait of Hormuz after a ceasefire with the United States, but the waterway remains tense, with seized ships still held and the threat of renewed conflict hanging over the region.

The U.S. men’s national team beat Bosnia-Herzegovina to reach the World Cup round of 16, but it lost Folarin Balogun to a costly red card before facing Belgium next.

AP says a U.S. strike in Iran killed more than 100 children, but the Pentagon has not released a final finding and President Donald Trump has questioned U.S. responsibility.

Loay Alnaji was sentenced to one year in county jail after pleading guilty in the death of Paul Kessler during dueling protests in Ventura County.