
Janet Yellen explains her 'magic mushroom' experience in China
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen ate a "magic mushroom" on a recent trip to Beijing, but the aftereffects don't sound that special.
2023-08-15 21:00

'Untold: Hall of Shame' unwinds the BALCO scandal that shook the sports world
Despite having served time for his role in the BALCO scandal, Victor Conte stands out for being unrepentant. The latest edition of Netflix's sports docuseries "Untold," "Hall of Shame," gives him another moment in the spotlight, providing a once-over-lightly rehash of track, football and especially baseball figures who became the focus of controversy over performance-enhancing drugs.
2023-08-15 20:48

White House defends Hawaii response amid Biden silence and Trump criticism
The White House is making a concerted effort to defend and explain the federal reaction to the Maui wildfires, highlighting what it describes as a "robust whole-of-government response" on the island.
2023-08-15 20:46

Who is Scott McAfee, the judge assigned to oversee Trump case in Georgia?
The newly leveled case against former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants accusing them of engaging in a conspiracy to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia has been assigned to a judge who is a lifelong Georgian.
2023-08-15 20:15

Home Depot sales fell as housing market cooled
Home Depot's sales dropped 2% during its latest quarter as the housing market cooled off.
2023-08-15 18:25

Gerardo Martino addresses Lionel Messi injury ahead of Philadelphia showdown
Inter Miami head coach Gerardo 'Tata' Martino explained Lionel Messi's status after he picked up a knock in training.
2023-08-15 18:23

Russia's central bank raises interest rates to 12% after the ruble plunges
Russia's central bank hiked its main interest rate by 3.5 percentage points to 12% Tuesday after the ruble cratered to a 17-month low the previous day.
2023-08-15 17:50

CDC is among federal agencies investigating the death of a 3-year-old asylum-seeker who was on a Texas-sponsored bus to Chicago
A 3-year-old migrant girl who was on a Texas-sponsored bus to Chicago died last week, prompting investigations by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other agencies, authorities said.
2023-08-15 16:22

Inter Miami predicted lineup vs Philadelphia Union - Leagues Cup
Inter Miami's predicted starting lineup for their Leagues Cup semi-final clash with Philadelphia Union.
2023-08-15 16:17

US National Guard soldier dies and another is hospitalized at Mississippi's Camp Shelby after reporting symptoms associated with heat-related injuries
One US National Guard soldier at Mississippi's Camp Shelby died on Friday and another has since been sent to the hospital after both reported symptoms associated with heat injury amid sweltering regional temperatures, the military agency said.
2023-08-15 15:16

Newly released video and sheriff's report reveal details of the night Rep. Ronny Jackson was detained at a rodeo
Republican Rep. Ronny Jackson of Texas was described as aggressive and threatening by members of law enforcement the night he was detained by authorities after assisting in a chaotic, confusing medical situation at a rodeo, according to a Texas sheriff's report.
2023-08-15 14:48

At least 99 were killed in Maui's wildfires. Only 25% of the burn area has been searched, so officials expect the toll to climb
With only a quarter of the Maui wildfire burn area searched, the death toll of what's already the deadliest US wildfire in more than a century still could rise significantly, Hawaii authorities said Monday.
2023-08-15 14:23