Afghan soldier who was arrested at US-Mexico border after fleeing Taliban is granted asylum
The brother of an Afghan soldier who fled the Taliban and traveled through nearly a dozen countries before being arrested at the Texas-Mexico border says his sibling has been granted U.S. asylum, allowing him to remain in the country
2023-09-14 03:59
Vivek Ramaswamy proposes mass federal layoffs as more GOP hopefuls look to slash US government
Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy says he wants to reduce the federal employee headcount by half in his first year in office and by 75% during his first term if he makes it to the White House
2023-09-14 03:54
Who is Quinn Galagher? Lauren Boebert's mystery date at 'Beetlejuice' fracas revealed
Quinn Galagher and Lauren Boebert have been dating secretly for several months
2023-09-14 03:52
El Chapo's wife has been released from a US prison
Emma Coronel Aispuro, the wife of Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, has been released from a US prison after serving nearly two years for drug trafficking and money laundering charges, a prison official said Wednesday.
2023-09-14 03:50
UNC lockdown - live: Suspect named after ‘armed’ person triggered alert on Chapel Hill campus
The University of North Carolina’s Chapel Hill campus was put on lockdown for the second time in two weeks after reports of an “armed and dangerous person”. An alert was sent out at 12.54pm ET, asking students and staff to “go inside now” and to “avoid windows” because of the threat “on or near campus”. The all-clear was put out at 2.10pm. No other official details have been provided on the alert. However, local TV station WRAL reported that police were on the lookout for a suspect involved in an incident at Alpine Bagel at the UNC Student Union after a person was seen with a firearm. The news station reported that one person was eventually arrested just north of the campus. This marks the second terrifying incident at the school in just over two weeks. On 28 August, the campus was on lockdown for hours amid reports of an “armed and dangerous person”. That person was identified as Tailei Qi, a 34-year-old graduate student who allegedly shot and killed Zijie Yan, an associate professor in the Department of Applied Physical Sciences. Read More UNC campus on lockdown over ‘armed and dangerous person’ two weeks after shooting
2023-09-14 03:49
Senator subpoenas Saudis for documents on LIV-PGA Tour golf deal
The chairman of a Senate investigations subcommittee is subpoenaing Saudi officials for documents on the kingdom’s new golf partnership with the PGA Tour
2023-09-14 03:48
McDonald's Is Phasing Out Their Self-Serve Soda Machines
The burger giant is shutting down the beverage taps.
2023-09-14 03:47
NFLPA executive director demands natural grass for all NFL stadiums after Aaron Rodgers injury
NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell released a statement, asking the NFL to fully switch playing surfaces to grass.
2023-09-14 03:29
Marco Verratti completes Al Arabi transfer from PSG
Marco Verratti leaves Paris Saint-Germain to sign with Al Arabi in Qatar Stars League.
2023-09-14 03:20
Danelo Cavalcante: Heat signal sparked scramble to snare Pennsylvania fugitive
A heat signal and a law enforcement dog helped catch the murderer, who evaded officers for 14 days.
2023-09-14 03:17
Mitt Romney announces he won't seek reelection as he calls for 'new generation of leaders'
Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney announced Wednesday that he will not run for reelection to the Senate and called for a "new generation of leaders" as he criticized both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
2023-09-14 02:56
Clint Peay to take over as New England Revolution interim manager
The New England Revolution announced a second coaching change since the departure of Bruce Arena, confirming Clint Peay as interim head coach.
2023-09-14 02:54