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Today: February 02, 2026
Today: February 02, 2026

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Asia|Crime|Political|World

Militants kill 33 people in multiple attacks in southwest Pakistan; 92 assailants also killed

Pakistan’s military says multiple suicide and gun attacks across the restive southwestern province of Balochistan have killed 33 people, including civilians, while security forces responding to the violence killed 92 assailants

Militants kill 33 people in multiple attacks in southwest Pakistan; 92 assailants also killed
Crime|Travel|US|World

New video shows airport security breach, arrest at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson

New video shows airport security breach, arrest at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson

New video shows airport security breach, arrest at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson
Crime|World

What 3 million new documents tell us about Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein

What 3 million new documents tell us about Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein

What 3 million new documents tell us about Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Environment|Europe|Political|World

Power outages hit Ukraine and Moldova as Kyiv struggles against the winter cold

Emergency power cuts have hit several Ukrainian cities and neighboring Moldova

Power outages hit Ukraine and Moldova as Kyiv struggles against the winter cold
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

The Carolinas emerge as new population boom states. Affordability and lifestyle drive growth

North Carolina and South Carolina have become two hot spots for growth in the United States

The Carolinas emerge as new population boom states. Affordability and lifestyle drive growth
Arts|Interview|Opinion|World

‘It’s not because we have bigger guns’: Minneapolis’ poet laureate tells why ICE found itself in trouble

‘It’s not because we have bigger guns’: Minneapolis’ poet laureate tells why ICE found itself in trouble

‘It’s not because we have bigger guns’: Minneapolis’ poet laureate tells why ICE found itself in trouble
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Travel|World

New campaign calls on Mexicans to rediscover the capital’s heart through revered churches

A new campaign by Mexico City’s Historic Center Trust aims to encourage Mexicans to rediscover the religious and architectural heritage at the heart of the nation's capital

New campaign calls on Mexicans to rediscover the capital’s heart through revered churches
Health|Science|World

US exit from the World Health Organization marks a new era in global health policy – here’s what the US, and world, will lose

The US will no longer participate in the WHO’s global influenza monitoring system – a shift experts say will lead to more flu hospitalizations and deaths.

US exit from the World Health Organization marks a new era in global health policy – here’s what the US, and world, will lose
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump moved fast to cut a funding deal. It's a striking change from the last shutdown fight

President Donald Trump acted quickly to negotiate with Democratic senators on a deal to avert a government shutdown

Trump moved fast to cut a funding deal. It's a striking change from the last shutdown fight
Environment|Science|Technology|World

See February’s full snow moon light up the sky

See February’s full snow moon light up the sky

See February’s full snow moon light up the sky
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli strikes kill over 30 in Gaza, health ministry says, in deadliest day in months

Israeli strikes kill over 30 in Gaza, health ministry says, in deadliest day in months

Israeli strikes kill over 30 in Gaza, health ministry says, in deadliest day in months
Crime|Political|US|World

As officials disparage Pretti and Good, families of Black people killed by police have déjà vu

The shooting deaths of white protesters Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal officers in Minneapolis have followed a playbook that is painfully familiar to Black Americans

As officials disparage Pretti and Good, families of Black people killed by police have déjà vu
Australia|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Elena Rybakina wins Australian Open by beating No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka for her 2nd Grand Slam title

Elena Rybakina has won the Australian Open title with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 victory over top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka that avenged her loss in the championship decider here in 2023

Elena Rybakina wins Australian Open by beating No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka for her 2nd Grand Slam title
Europe|Sports|World

German soccer federation rules out World Cup boycott despite calls to oppose Trump

The German soccer federation has ruled out a boycott of the World Cup despite calls from within to send a message to U.S. President Donald Trump

German soccer federation rules out World Cup boycott despite calls to oppose Trump
Business|Europe|Travel|World

Italian village restricts access to its Instagram-famous church

Italian village restricts access to its Instagram-famous church

Italian village restricts access to its Instagram-famous church
Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Mine collapses in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 dead

Rebel authorities in eastern Congo say at least 200 people were killed in a landslide at coltan mines

Mine collapses in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 dead
Business|Europe|Sports|World

Olympic program review opens path to relax Winter Games mandate for only sports on snow and ice

Olympic winter sports currently must be played on snow and ice

Olympic program review opens path to relax Winter Games mandate for only sports on snow and ice
Crime|Economy|Education|Political|US|World

Protesters close schools and stores during a nationwide strike against Trump's immigration policies

Protesters across the U.S. shut down schools and stores during a nationwide strike to oppose the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis

Protesters close schools and stores during a nationwide strike against Trump's immigration policies
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Technology|World

After Mexico bans vapes, cartels tighten their grip on a booming market

Organized crime in Mexico is tightening its grip on the vape market, a $1.5 billion industry

After Mexico bans vapes, cartels tighten their grip on a booming market
Africa|Crime|Health|Political|World

A Sudanese doctor recounts his harrowing escape from a Darfur city under rebel bombardment

Three months after paramilitary fighters overran the Sudanese city of el-Fasher, a doctor is providing a rare first-person account of the attack

A Sudanese doctor recounts his harrowing escape from a Darfur city under rebel bombardment
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump-backed funding bill clears the Senate, putting pressure on House to quickly end shutdown

Trump-backed funding bill clears the Senate, putting pressure on House to quickly end shutdown

Trump-backed funding bill clears the Senate, putting pressure on House to quickly end shutdown
Business|Crime|Lifestyle|Political|World

Justice Department releases largest batch yet of Epstein documents, says it totals 3 million pages

The release of many more records from Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein is revealing more about what investigators knew of his sexual abuse of young girls and his interactions with the rich and powerful such as Donald Trump and Bill Clinton

Justice Department releases largest batch yet of Epstein documents, says it totals 3 million pages
Sports|US|World

Luka Doncic has a triple-double (26 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds) before halftime as Lakers roll

Luka Doncic’s latest triple-double came before the first half even ended

Luka Doncic has a triple-double (26 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds) before halftime as Lakers roll
Crime|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Deputies help 70-year-old blind, homeless veteran

Deputies help 70-year-old blind, homeless veteran

Deputies help 70-year-old blind, homeless veteran
Business|Crime|Lifestyle|Political|World

Man arrested in 'screw bandit' case after months-long probe in South Carolina

Man arrested in 'screw bandit' case after months-long probe in South Carolina

Man arrested in 'screw bandit' case after months-long probe in South Carolina
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Venezuela announces amnesty bill that could lead to mass release of political prisoners

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez has announced an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of prisoners, including opposition leaders, journalists and human rights activists detained for political reasons

Venezuela announces amnesty bill that could lead to mass release of political prisoners
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Before capturing Maduro, Trump admin sought lessons from Iraq war to get Venezuela’s oil flowing

Before capturing Maduro, Trump admin sought lessons from Iraq war to get Venezuela’s oil flowing

Before capturing Maduro, Trump admin sought lessons from Iraq war to get Venezuela’s oil flowing
Americas|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Opinion|Political|World

Anti-ICE protesters are following same nonviolent playbook used by people in war zones across the world to fight threats to their communities

Americans are learning and doing the kind of work that civilians in war zones worldwide have done for decades: dealing with threats by organizing to help protect their neighbors and communities.

Anti-ICE protesters are following same nonviolent playbook used by people in war zones across the world to fight threats to their communities
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Sports|World

Shiffrin, Vonn and other ski racers star in ESPN's 'On the Edge' docuseries leading into Olympics

Before Mikaela Shiffrin, Lindsey Vonn and other World Cup ski racers chase gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics, they will star in a new docuseries that gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it’s like on the circuit

Shiffrin, Vonn and other ski racers star in ESPN's 'On the Edge' docuseries leading into Olympics
Health|Political|World

Pakistan says imprisoned ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan is in good health after an eye procedure

Pakistan’s information minister says imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan underwent a medical procedure for an eye ailment last week at a government hospital in the capital and is in good health

Pakistan says imprisoned ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan is in good health after an eye procedure
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Jewelry, art and toy train top list of priciest foreign gifts to Biden and other officials in 2024

Foreign leaders and governments presented to former President Joe Biden, his wife, U.S. Cabinet members and other senior officials tens of thousands of dollars in gifts in the last year of the Biden administration

Jewelry, art and toy train top list of priciest foreign gifts to Biden and other officials in 2024
Business|Economy|Political|World

Fact check: Trump twice promotes phony claim that Walmart is closing 250 California stores

Fact check: Trump twice promotes phony claim that Walmart is closing 250 California stores

Fact check: Trump twice promotes phony claim that Walmart is closing 250 California stores
World

Mexico's Sheinbaum reiterates sovereignty in Trump call after Olympic snowboarder detained

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke over the phone on Thursday in the midst of a controversy over the arrest of a former Olympic snowboarder

Mexico's Sheinbaum reiterates sovereignty in Trump call after Olympic snowboarder detained
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Carney says he expects Trump to ‘respect Canadian sovereignty’ after Alberta separatists meet with US officials

Carney says he expects Trump to ‘respect Canadian sovereignty’ after Alberta separatists meet with US officials

Carney says he expects Trump to ‘respect Canadian sovereignty’ after Alberta separatists meet with US officials
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|World

Man charged with murder in New York City high-rise gas explosion

Prosecutors say a deadly gas explosion in a Bronx high-rise last weekend has been traced to an intruder who disconnected a stove to steal and sell it

Man charged with murder in New York City high-rise gas explosion
Crime|Political|US|World

Detainees pepper-sprayed on 2 occasions at Florida 'Deportation Depot' immigration detention center

Detainees have been pepper-sprayed on at least two occasions at a Florida immigration detention center, dubbed “Deportation Depot,” since opening this past September

Detainees pepper-sprayed on 2 occasions at Florida 'Deportation Depot' immigration detention center
Business|Crime|Entertainment|US|World

Closing arguments Friday in Brendan Banfield trial after he testifies he saw his wife stabbed before shooting attacker

Closing arguments Friday in Brendan Banfield trial after he testifies he saw his wife stabbed before shooting attacker

Closing arguments Friday in Brendan Banfield trial after he testifies he saw his wife stabbed before shooting attacker
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Venezuela’s acting president signs oil industry overhaul, easing state control to lure investors

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez has signed a law that will open the nation’s oil sector to privatization

Venezuela’s acting president signs oil industry overhaul, easing state control to lure investors
Europe|Political|World

Iran warns of ‘hazardous consequences’ after EU designates Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization

Iran warns of ‘hazardous consequences’ after EU designates Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization

Iran warns of ‘hazardous consequences’ after EU designates Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization
Crime|World

Ryan Wedding: Mexico’s president pushes back on FBI Director Kash Patel’s telling of pro-snowboarder’s arrest

Ryan Wedding: Mexico’s president pushes back on FBI Director Kash Patel’s telling of pro-snowboarder’s arrest

Ryan Wedding: Mexico’s president pushes back on FBI Director Kash Patel’s telling of pro-snowboarder’s arrest
Sports|World

Aston Villa edges Salzburg 3-2 after second-half comeback in Europa League

Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba’s first-ever goal for Aston Villa was an 87th-minute winner in a 3-2 comeback victory over Salzburg to conclude the Europa League's opening phase

Aston Villa edges Salzburg 3-2 after second-half comeback in Europa League
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariff on aircraft sold in US, expanding trade war

President Donald Trump is threatening Canada with a 50% tariff on any aircraft sold in the U.S., the latest salvo in his trade war with America’s northern neighbor as his feud with Prime Minister Mark Carney expands

Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariff on aircraft sold in US, expanding trade war
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump says he’s decertifying Canada-made aircraft and threatens 50% tariffs

Trump says he’s decertifying Canada-made aircraft and threatens 50% tariffs

Trump says he’s decertifying Canada-made aircraft and threatens 50% tariffs
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump threatens tariffs on any country selling oil to Cuba, backing Mexico into a corner

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that would impose a tariff on any goods from countries that sell or provide oil to Cuba, a move that puts pressure on Mexico

Trump threatens tariffs on any country selling oil to Cuba, backing Mexico into a corner
Sports|US|World

Mauricio Pochettino dismisses criticism of World Cup ticket prices by American winger Tim Weah

U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino dismisses criticism of World Cup ticket prices by American winger Tim Weah

Mauricio Pochettino dismisses criticism of World Cup ticket prices by American winger Tim Weah
Europe|Political|World

Russia says it agreed to pause strikes on Kyiv until Sunday at Trump’s request

Russia says it agreed to pause strikes on Kyiv until Sunday at Trump’s request

Russia says it agreed to pause strikes on Kyiv until Sunday at Trump’s request
Crime|Political|US|World

Conservative judge in Minnesota tries to keep Trump administration in check during crackdown

The chief federal judge in Minnesota has added his voice to the weekslong confrontation between the public and the Trump administration's immigration enforcement

Conservative judge in Minnesota tries to keep Trump administration in check during crackdown
Business|Economy|Political|World

Venezuela approves new law opening its oil industry as Trump threatens more tariffs on countries selling oil to Cuba

Venezuela approves new law opening its oil industry as Trump threatens more tariffs on countries selling oil to Cuba

Venezuela approves new law opening its oil industry as Trump threatens more tariffs on countries selling oil to Cuba
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Immigration raids, election office search stir midterm concerns for Democratic election officials

Aggressive immigration enforcement in Minnesota, which resulted in the shooting deaths of two U.S. citizens by federal agents, and this week’s FBI search of an election office in Georgia have Democratic election officials concerned about what could be in store for this fall’s midterm elections

Immigration raids, election office search stir midterm concerns for Democratic election officials
Crime|Sports|US|World

Olympic gold medalist Sha'Carri Richardson charged with speeding in Florida

Olympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson has been arrested and charged with speeding in Florida

Olympic gold medalist Sha'Carri Richardson charged with speeding in Florida
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|World

The Latest: Justice Department says it’s releasing 3 million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files

The Justice Department has released over 3 million pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein

The Latest: Justice Department says it’s releasing 3 million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump says he will announce his Federal Reserve chair nominee on Friday morning

President Donald Trump said he plans to announce his choice for Federal Reserve chairman on Friday morning

Trump says he will announce his Federal Reserve chair nominee on Friday morning
Environment|Health|World

Australia’s hottest towns hit 120F in a grueling heat wave: ‘It’s just damn hot’

Australia’s hottest towns hit 120F in a grueling heat wave: ‘It’s just damn hot’

Australia’s hottest towns hit 120F in a grueling heat wave: ‘It’s just damn hot’
Health|Science|World

What to know about the Nipah virus

What to know about the Nipah virus

What to know about the Nipah virus
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Panama Canal ports will keep operating after court finds concession unconstitutional, president says

Panama’s president has vowed that critical ports at both ends of the Panama Canal will continue to operate without interruption

Panama Canal ports will keep operating after court finds concession unconstitutional, president says
Business|Economy|US|World

Trump expected to nominate Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair

Trump expected to nominate Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair

Trump expected to nominate Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair
Business|Finance|Sports|Stock Markets|World

Hornets edge Mavericks 123-121 to spoil Cooper Flagg's 49-point game

Kon Knueppel made two free throws with 4.1 seconds left for a career-high 34 points and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Dallas Mavericks 123-121 on Thursday night, spoiling Duke roommate Cooper Flagg’s 49-point game

Hornets edge Mavericks 123-121 to spoil Cooper Flagg's 49-point game
Crime|US|World

Fearing ICE, Native Americans rush to prove their right to belong in the US

Many of the people whose ancestors lived in the U.S. thousands of years before Europeans are carrying tribal identification for protection against the Trump administration’s anti-immigration agenda

Fearing ICE, Native Americans rush to prove their right to belong in the US
Environment|Health|Science|World

Thousands face another arctic blast without power as East Coast preps for a storm

Frustrations are bubbling up for the tens of thousands that have been without power for nearly a week in the U.S. South as a new storm looms

Thousands face another arctic blast without power as East Coast preps for a storm
Political|World

Senate passes Trump-backed government funding deal, sending to House

The Senate has voted to fund most of the government through the end of September while carving out a temporary extension for Homeland Security funding, giving Congress two weeks to debate new restrictions on federal immigration raids across the country

Senate passes Trump-backed government funding deal, sending to House
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

A separatist group is asking for Trump’s help to split from Canada. Here’s what we know

A separatist group is asking for Trump’s help to split from Canada. Here’s what we know

A separatist group is asking for Trump’s help to split from Canada. Here’s what we know
Economy|Environment|Travel|World

What a reporter found when she returned to Cuba after last trip 3 years ago

Caribbean correspondent Dánica Coto has returned to Cuba after more than three years

What a reporter found when she returned to Cuba after last trip 3 years ago
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Most snow in years, blizzard conditions possible in parts of Southeast from powerful bomb cyclone

Most snow in years, blizzard conditions possible in parts of Southeast from powerful bomb cyclone

Most snow in years, blizzard conditions possible in parts of Southeast from powerful bomb cyclone
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Starmer says UK ‘can’t stick its head in the sand’ over China after Trump issues warning

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in the Chinese financial center of Shanghai in his bid to boost business opportunities for U.K. firms in the world’s second-largest economy

Starmer says UK ‘can’t stick its head in the sand’ over China after Trump issues warning
Crime|Political|US|World

They were asylum seekers and refugees in Minnesota. Still, ICE detained and flew them to Texas to face deportation

They were asylum seekers and refugees in Minnesota. Still, ICE detained and flew them to Texas to face deportation

They were asylum seekers and refugees in Minnesota. Still, ICE detained and flew them to Texas to face deportation
Political|World

Syria's Kurdish-led force and the Damascus government reach a new agreement to stabilize ceasefire

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have announced a new agreement with Syria's central government in Damascus to stabilize a ceasefire

Syria's Kurdish-led force and the Damascus government reach a new agreement to stabilize ceasefire
Africa|Election|Political|World

Uganda's army chief accuses US Embassy officials of aiding opposition figure who went into hiding

Uganda’s army chief accused U.S. Embassy officials of helping opposition leader Bobi Wine as he went into hiding

Uganda's army chief accuses US Embassy officials of aiding opposition figure who went into hiding
Crime|Economy|US|World

Trump-appointed judges are letting his immigration enforcement blitz continue

Trump-appointed judges are letting his immigration enforcement blitz continue

Trump-appointed judges are letting his immigration enforcement blitz continue
Business|Environment|Political|World

Trump claims Putin agreed to temporary halt in energy attacks on Ukraine, but terms are unclear

Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to U.S. President Donald Trump's request to pause attacks on Ukraine's power grid for a week

Trump claims Putin agreed to temporary halt in energy attacks on Ukraine, but terms are unclear
Australia|Sports|World

History-chasing Djokovic and Alcaraz to meet in Australian Open final after epic wins

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will meet in the Australian Open final and pursue their bids for history after coming through epic, momentum-swinging, five-set semifinals

History-chasing Djokovic and Alcaraz to meet in Australian Open final after epic wins
Sports|World

Vonn crashes in last race before Winter Games and says 'My Olympic dream is not over'

Lindsey Vonn has crashed in her final downhill race before the Winter Olympics and injured her left knee

Vonn crashes in last race before Winter Games and says 'My Olympic dream is not over'
Crime|Political|World

Foreign women linked to IS group in Syrian camp hope for amnesty after government offensive

Foreign women linked to the Islamic State group in a Syrian camp are hoping for amnesty after a government offensive weakened the Kurdish-led forces guarding them

Foreign women linked to IS group in Syrian camp hope for amnesty after government offensive
Australia|Sports|Travel|World

Australian base in Italy gives athletes from Down Under a home edge at the Winter Olympics

Australia has a "home away from home" for the Milan Cortina Olympics at the European Training Centre in Gavirate, Italy

Australian base in Italy gives athletes from Down Under a home edge at the Winter Olympics
Africa|Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on air force base in Niger's capital

The Islamic State extremist group has claimed responsibility for an attack on an air force base in Niger's capital

Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on air force base in Niger's capital
Crime|US|World

ICE access to jails is key to a drawdown in Minnesota, the Trump administration says. Here’s what we know

ICE access to jails is key to a drawdown in Minnesota, the Trump administration says. Here’s what we know

ICE access to jails is key to a drawdown in Minnesota, the Trump administration says. Here’s what we know
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Kristi Noem treated FEMA as an adversary. Then came a massive winter storm

Kristi Noem treated FEMA as an adversary. Then came a massive winter storm

Kristi Noem treated FEMA as an adversary. Then came a massive winter storm
Business|Crime|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Huge cache of Epstein documents includes emails financier exchanged with wealthy and powerful

A huge new tranche of files on millionaire financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released Friday revealed details of his communications with the wealthy and powerful, some not long before his death by suicide in 2019

Huge cache of Epstein documents includes emails financier exchanged with wealthy and powerful
Africa|Political|World

Ethiopia's national carrier cancels flights to Tigray region as fears grow of renewed fighting

Ethiopia’s national carrier cancelled flights to and from its troubled northern region of Tigray as fears grew of a renewed fighting between federal troops and regional forces

Ethiopia's national carrier cancels flights to Tigray region as fears grow of renewed fighting
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Europe sees modest growth, but the weaker US dollar looms as a threat

The European economy recorded modest growth at the end of last year, overcoming higher U.S. tariffs

Europe sees modest growth, but the weaker US dollar looms as a threat
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Israel reopening Gaza’s border crossing with Egypt on Sunday after long closure

Israel says it will reopen Gaza’s border crossing with Egypt over the weekend

Israel reopening Gaza’s border crossing with Egypt on Sunday after long closure
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

Trump's choice of Warsh to lead Fed could reshape the world's most influential central bank

President Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to chair the Federal Reserve could bring about sweeping changes at a central bank that dominates the global economy and markets like no other

Trump's choice of Warsh to lead Fed could reshape the world's most influential central bank
Crime|Lifestyle|World

Polygamous sect's sway has dwindled in twin towns on Arizona-Utah line. Residents enjoy new freedoms

Two neighboring towns on the Arizona-Utah border that once served as a haven for a polygamous religious sect have entered a new era

Polygamous sect's sway has dwindled in twin towns on Arizona-Utah line. Residents enjoy new freedoms
Business|Economy|US|World

Velvet-rope security lines and grandpa’s heirlooms: Inside the rush to sell gold and silver

Velvet-rope security lines and grandpa’s heirlooms: Inside the rush to sell gold and silver

Velvet-rope security lines and grandpa’s heirlooms: Inside the rush to sell gold and silver
Africa|Political|World

South Africa expels Israel's top diplomat in a move that could prompt a strong reaction from the US

South Africa has declared Israel’s deputy ambassador persona non grata and ordered him to leave the country within 72 hours

South Africa expels Israel's top diplomat in a move that could prompt a strong reaction from the US
Crime|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Journalist Don Lemon promises to fight federal charges following his arrest after Minnesota church protest

Journalist Don Lemon promises to fight federal charges following his arrest after Minnesota church protest

Journalist Don Lemon promises to fight federal charges following his arrest after Minnesota church protest
Health|Political|World

Israeli military reportedly acknowledges 70,000 killed in Gaza after previously casting doubt on health ministry’s count

Israeli military reportedly acknowledges 70,000 killed in Gaza after previously casting doubt on health ministry’s count

Israeli military reportedly acknowledges 70,000 killed in Gaza after previously casting doubt on health ministry’s count
Crime|Political|US|World

Journalist Don Lemon charged with federal civil rights crimes after covering anti-ICE church protest

Journalist Don Lemon has been released from custody after being charged with federal civil rights crimes in connection with an anti-immigration enforcement protest that disrupted services at a Minnesota church

Journalist Don Lemon charged with federal civil rights crimes after covering anti-ICE church protest
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

What to expect in Texas' special congressional runoff

Houston voters who have gone almost a year without representation in the U.S. House will finally fill the seat in a special runoff election

What to expect in Texas' special congressional runoff
Crime|Political|World

NYPD accused of "stop-and-frisk on wheels" in new lawsuit

NYPD accused of "stop-and-frisk on wheels" in new lawsuit

NYPD accused of "stop-and-frisk on wheels" in new lawsuit
Asia|Political|World

ASEAN to stick to Myanmar peace plan despite its failure to stop deadly civil war

Thailand’s top diplomat says that a 5-year-old plan by Southeast Asian leaders to end Myanmar’s civil war has failed but could still help restore peace

ASEAN to stick to Myanmar peace plan despite its failure to stop deadly civil war
Crime|Economy|Education|Opinion|World

What Franco’s fascist regime in Spain can teach us about today’s America

Comparisons of Trump to Hitler have become common. But some of Trump’s policies may more closely resemble those of Francisco Franco of Spain, says a Spanish scholar.

What Franco’s fascist regime in Spain can teach us about today’s America
Science|Technology|Travel|World

NASA delays the first Artemis moonshot with astronauts because of extreme cold at the launch site

NASA has delayed astronauts' upcoming trip to the moon because of near-freezing temperatures expected at the launch site

NASA delays the first Artemis moonshot with astronauts because of extreme cold at the launch site
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse convicted on sexual assault charges

A Nevada jury has convicted “Dances With Wolves” actor Nathan Chasing Horse of sexually assaulting a minor

‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse convicted on sexual assault charges
Crime|Political|US|World

Florida sets up a third execution in 2026 as state leads US death penalty surge

A man convicted of fatally shooting a police officer during a traffic stop is set to be Florida’s third execution of 2026

Florida sets up a third execution in 2026 as state leads US death penalty surge
World

Pushed by Trump, US allies are resetting relations with China

Leaders from Canada, the United Kingdom, Finland and other countries have recently visited China, while more are planning to go

Pushed by Trump, US allies are resetting relations with China
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Judge bars federal prosecutors from seeking the death penalty against Luigi Mangione

A federal judge says federal prosecutors can’t seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

Judge bars federal prosecutors from seeking the death penalty against Luigi Mangione
MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran is open to US talks but won’t be dictated to and won’t negotiate on missiles, foreign minister says

Iran is open to US talks but won’t be dictated to and won’t negotiate on missiles, foreign minister says

Iran is open to US talks but won’t be dictated to and won’t negotiate on missiles, foreign minister says
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

New US sanctions against Iran target interior minister over crackdown on protesters

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions against Iran’s interior minister, accusing Eskandar Momeni of repressing nationwide protests that have challenged Tehran’s theocratic government

New US sanctions against Iran target interior minister over crackdown on protesters
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Warsh's challenge: Navigating Fed independence and Trump's demands

Kevin Warsh has sought the job of Federal Reserve chair, off and on, since President Donald Trump first considered him for the position nearly a decade ago

Warsh's challenge: Navigating Fed independence and Trump's demands