
Renowned actor Forest Whitaker sets up his Peace and Development Initiative in poor Paris suburb
Renowned actor Forest Whitaker, who has portrayed a dictator, a Mafia hitman, a butler, has taken on what for some may be his most inspirational role
2023-05-18 02:55

Man indicted for stealing 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland
A federal grand jury has indicted a man who is suspected of stealing a pair of famous ruby red slippers worn by Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz. Federal prosecutors said Terry Martin was indicted Tuesday on one count of theft of major artwork
2023-05-18 02:55

Nine red cards dished out in MLS Matchday 12's rivalry week
The MLS has confirmed the red cards that were issued during Matchday 12 as well as suspensions due to yellow card accumulation.
2023-05-18 02:52

US power grids vulnerable to extreme heat conditions this summer - NERC
Large parts of the United States and some areas in Canada, home to around 165 million people, could
2023-05-18 02:49

As household budgets tighten, big brands double down in dollar stores
By Jessica DiNapoli NEW YORK Makers of brand-name household basics like Dunkin' coffee and Schick razors are bulking
2023-05-18 02:49

El Salvador forces surround town in north after police killing
SAN SALVADOR El Salvador has deployed at least 5,000 soldiers and 500 police to surround a town in
2023-05-18 02:45

Philadelphia mayoral primary returned Democrats to familiar themes of crime, inequality
The Democratic mayoral primary in Philadelphia is the latest election to represent a clash between moderates and progressives on concerns such as policing and education and to show the power of union support in big city politics
2023-05-18 02:30

Concacaf launches new ranking system ahead of expanded 2024 CCL
Concacaf has launched a new ranking system to assist with club seeding for the 2024 CCL.
2023-05-18 02:29

Death toll up to 7 after hippo capsized canoe in Malawi; 17 missing
The death toll has risen to seven people after a hippopotamus charged into and capsized a canoe on a river in the southern African nation of Malawi
2023-05-18 02:28

The abortion access map is being dramatically redrawn this week
The evolving patchwork of access to abortion care is going through big changes this week, with the entire Southeast on the brink of imposing new limits.
2023-05-18 02:26

State Department will allow House Foreign Affairs Chairman to view Afghanistan dissent cable
The State Department will allow the top two members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee to view a dissent cable on the withdrawal from Afghanistan at the State Department -- a significant concession to Republican Chairman Michael McCaul ahead of a planned resolution to hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress.
2023-05-18 02:23

Fewer Venezuelan arrivals lead to drop in illegal entries to US after pandemic asylum limits
U.S. officials say a 98% drop in Venezuelan arrivals has helped lead to a steep decline in migrants crossing the U.S. border illegally from Mexico since pandemic-related asylum limits expired last week
2023-05-18 02:23