As Lebanon braces for Hezbollah’s response , here’s what we know about the exploding devices End of carousel Israel, which rarely comments on its intelligence operations abroad, has neither claimed nor denied responsibility for the attack, which continued into a second day Wednesday as more devices exploded across Lebanon. The Israelis did not inform the Continue reading
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Trump says he will visit Springfield, Ohio, ‘in the next two weeks’
Former President Donald Trump said at a rally Wednesday that he would travel to Springfield, Ohio, the focal point of unsubstantiated claims targeting Haitian migrants, “in the next two weeks.” I’m going to Springfield, and I’m going to Aurora” in Colorado, Trump said at a rally in Uniondale, New York. Trump has pushed baseless claims Continue reading
Ex-officer cross-examined in trial of Tyre Nichols’ beating death
Emmitt Martin III testified at the trial of the three former officers – Justin Smith, Tadarrius Bean and Demetrius Haley — who were charged on Sept. 12, 2023, with violating Nichols’ civil rights through excessive use of force, unlawful assault, failing to intervene in the assault and failing to render medical aid. Stephen Leffler, Haley’s Continue reading
A journey from N.C. to Ukraine to suspect in apparent assassination attempt
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Months before he allegedly pointed a semiautomatic rifle into a Florida golf course as former president Donald Trump approached, Ryan Routh described himself as a failure. In his book, Routh repeatedly wondered why someone hadn’t killed Russian leader Vladimir Putin. “No one here in the US appears to have the balls to Continue reading
A key question behind Israeli attack on Hezbollah devices: Why now?
As Lebanon braces for Hezbollah’s response , here’s what we know about the exploding devices End of carousel Israel, which rarely comments on its intelligence operations abroad, has neither claimed nor denied responsibility for the attack, which continued into a second day Wednesday as more devices exploded across Lebanon. The Israelis did not inform the Continue reading
NASA’s ‘Hidden Figures’ awarded Congressional Gold Medal for groundbreaking work
A group of Black female mathematicians, aeronautical engineers and human computers whose groundbreaking work for NASA during the 20th century space race contributed to the nation’s historic achievements were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony Wednesday on Capitol Hill. The honorees were recognized with the nation’s highest civilian honor and include three women Continue reading
158 Dems vote against bill to deport illegal immigrants who commit sex crimes
More than 150 House Democrats voted against a bill that would deport illegal immigrants convicted of a sexual offense or conspiracy to commit such a crime. Among the Democrats who voted for the bill are Reps. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska; Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez, D-Wash.; Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla.; and Hillary Scholten, D-Mich. Two of the Democrats who voted Continue reading
Columbia protesters’ demands have worked before. This time may be different.
Go to newsletter preferences Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Student protests are escalating there and other college campuses over the Israel-Gaza war and schools’ investments in Israeli entities, with demonstrators on Tuesday breaking into a Columbia campus building and occupying it. Continue reading
Fox News Poll: Harris tops Trump by two points
Vice President Kamala Harris edges former President Trump in a head-to-head matchup, as more voters see Harris as the candidate who will help the middle class, and Hispanics and independents swing in her direction. Trump had a 1-point advantage last month, while Harris is ahead by 2 points today: 50%-48%. This marks the first time Continue reading
Democrats’ bill to protect IVF fails again: Why Republicans blocked it
Democrats’ bill to protect IVF fails again: Why Republicans blocked it Show Caption Hide Caption IVF support bill fails in Congress despite Trump’s support A U.S. Senate bill to provide federal protections and expand insurance coverage for fertility treatments failed on Tuesday. IVF, a treatment for infertility, has increasingly become a political issue after an Continue reading