The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments in two cases over state restrictions on which school sports teams transgender student athletes can join.

Listen to live audio as the Supreme Court hears arguments on challenges to laws in West Virginia and Idaho that block transgender students from participating in women's sports.

Follow the latest updates ahead of the 2026 World Cup being hosted in Canada, Mexico and the United States There are less than five months until the 2026 World Cup where 48 nations will play across Canada, Mexico and the United States.

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U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday told Iranians to keep protesting and said help was on the way - but he did not give further details. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said "Iranian patriots, keep protesting - take over your institutions ... help is on its way."

Last month, the Trump administration appealed the ruling, issued by Judge Cameron McGowan Currie, voiding Ms. Halligan’s appointment as U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. Despite Judge Currie’s order, Ms. Halligan has continued to lay claim to that title, signing court papers as the district’s top prosecutor.

Murphy is term-limited to two four-year terms. Democratic U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill , who won New Jersey's gubernatorial race in November to succeed him, will be inaugurated Jan. 20 in Newark.

The visiting Tykes are a relegation candidate in the third tier, and are led by former Aston Villa, Plymouth Argyle, and — yes — Barnsley player Conor Hourihane.