Bribery case against Sen. Menendez shines light on powerful NJ developer accused of corruption
The sweeping bribery case brought against U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez includes allegations that he took cash and gold in exchange for interfering in a criminal case against a New Jersey real estate developer
2023-09-23 13:45
Ukrainian forces have broken through in Verbove, top general says
The general leading Ukraine's counteroffensive along the southern front line says his forces have broken through in Verbove -- and predicts an even bigger breakthrough to come.
2023-09-23 13:24
League of Legends, other esports join Asian Games in competition for the first time
The world of online gaming takes its place this year at the Asian Games as an official event for the first time, with gold medals in play across seven top titles
2023-09-23 13:22
A's rally to beat Tigers 8-2 and end 8-game losing streak
Shea Langeliers hit a pinch-hit three-run home run in the sixth inning, and the Oakland Athletics rallied to end their eight-game losing streak with an 8-2 win over Detroit
2023-09-23 13:22
Machado's 2 home runs carry the Padres to a 4-2 win against the Cardinals
Manny Machado hit two homers and drove in three runs for the San Diego Padres, who beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 to extend their season-high winning streak to eight games
2023-09-23 13:19
Manaea pitches 7 scoreless innings to end skid against Dodgers as Giants beat LA 5-1
Sean Manaea scattered three hits over seven shutout innings to beat the Dodgers for the first time in his career, and the San Francisco Giants won 5-1
2023-09-23 13:15
F1 Japanese Grand Prix LIVE: Qualifying updates and times at Suzuka
Max Verstappen is looking to bounce back at the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend after his incredible 10-race win streak ended in Singapore following Carlos Sainz’s thrilling victory. The Ferrari driver held off Lando Norris, George Russell and Lewis Hamilton in the closing stages to claim his 2nd Formula 1 victory - and the first non-Red Bull win since Russell’s triumph for Mercedes in Brazil last November. PREVIEW: A sudden drop off or just a blip? Max Verstappen provides the answer Norris earned the ninth podium of his career after coming home second while Russell will be eager to get back in the cockpit after a last-lap crash saw him lose a spot on the podium, taken by Hamilton. Verstappen finished fifth, with Charles Leclerc fourth. Last year at Suzuka - a dramatic race that took place in heavy rain and saw a close call with Pierre Gasly and a recovery vehicle - saw Verstappen’s win clinch his second world title. However, the Dutchman cannot win the 2023 world championship this weekend. Follow live updates from the Japanese Grand Prix with The Independent Read More A sudden drop off or just a blip? Max Verstappen provides the answer Lewis Hamilton says ‘something’s up’ at Red Bull – if Max Verstappen struggles in Japan George Russell insists 2023 has been his ‘best season ever’ despite Singapore crash
2023-09-23 12:59
A month after Prigozhin’s suspicious death, the Kremlin is silent on his plane crash and legacy
A month after Yevgeny Prigozhin was killed in a suspicious plane crash, the Kremlin seems to be succeeding in keeping the demise of the profane and outspoken Wagner chief as low-key as possible
2023-09-23 12:58
Sudan war: Army chief Burhan claims he's ready for peace talks
General Burhan's army has been fighting a brutal war against the Rapid Support Forces since April.
2023-09-23 12:52
The federal government is headed into a shutdown. What does it mean, who's hit and what's next?
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers and roil politics
2023-09-23 12:49
Nikki Haley's approach to abortion is rooted in her earliest days in South Carolina politics
Nikki Haley is gaining attention in the GOP race with her calls for “consensus” around abortion, an unusual tone in a campaign where Republican White House hopefuls often prefer to highlight their eagerness to fight President Joe Biden and other Democrats
2023-09-23 12:28
Meet Lachlan Murdoch, soon to be the new power behind Fox News and the Murdoch empire
For Lachlan Murdoch, this has been a long time coming — assuming, that is, his moment has actually arrived
2023-09-23 12:27