Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. will officially launch his campaign for the 2nd Congressional District Wednesday to honor his father’s 84th birthday. In a video, Jackson Jr. says he chose the date to honor “a man who inspired my …
Jesse Jackson Jr. to announce congressional run on father’s 84th birthday Read MoreThere’s a dizzying contrast between the drama of the moment, with the Cubs teetering on the brink of elimination, and the players determined to steady the ship. ‘‘At the end of the day, we just need to win a game,’’ …
To stave off elimination in Game 3 of NLDS, Jameson Taillon’s ‘boring’ might be key for Cubs Read MoreIf you’re looking for a warm and cozy fall meal, try this simple dish. A bowl of garlicky clams, steamed in wine and swimming in their buttery juices, is not only easy to make, but it will warm you as …
Warm up with a bowl of Buttery Garlic Clams Read MoreBy NICOLE WINFIELD, Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Texas bishop on the front lines of the U.S. immigration crackdown met Wednesday with Pope Leo XIV, bringing him a packet of letters from immigrant families “terrorized” by fear that …
El Paso bishop brings Pope Leo XIV desperate letters from migrants in crosshairs of US crackdown Read MoreBy MIKE HOUSEHOLDER PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — Grotesque makeup, menacing props and intimidating costumes are just one part of a Michigan haunted house’s 25-year-old formula to terrify guests. Related Articles Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee threatens rural schools and hospitals …
Michigan haunted house teaches actors to ‘scare the pee out of’ guests Read MoreBy KRISTEN GELINEAU, Associated Press MAE SOT, Thailand (AP) — Mohammed Taher clutched the lifeless body of his 2-year-old son and wept. Ever since his family’s food rations stopped arriving at their internment camp in Myanmar in April, the father …
Starving children screaming for food as US aid cuts unleash devastation and death across Myanmar Read MoreBy SUZAN FRASER, Associated Press ANKARA (AP) — Talks on bringing an end to the war in Gaza are on the verge of reaching a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Wednesday. Turkish, Qatari, Egyptian …
Turkish foreign minister says sides are close to a Gaza ceasefire agreement Read MoreBy SAMUEL PETREQUIN and JOHN LEICESTER PARIS (AP) — Outgoing French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, aiming to calm the political storm triggered by his resignation on Monday less than 24 hours after unveiling his ministers, faced a tight deadline Wednesday …
After Lecornu’s fall, all eyes on Macron’s next move with France in political turmoil Read MoreKaty O’Donnell | Bloomberg President Donald Trump’s recent social media post calling for mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to boost homebuilding is sowing confusion in an industry already grappling with a stalled market and higher construction costs. Trump …
Trump’s call for Fannie, Freddie to spur building is ‘a mystery’ Read MoreBy MICHELLE GUMEDE, Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Six South African activists who were detained by Israel while attempting to reach Gaza as part of an aid flotilla said Wednesday they were subjected to harsher treatment than other detainees because …
South African activists on Gaza flotilla claim harsh treatment by Israel over genocide case Read MoreBy JEAN-YVES KAMALE KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Over 200 health facilities in eastern Congo are experiencing shortages of medicines as a result of fighting in the region and a lack of humanitarian funding, the International Committee of the Red Cross …
More than 80% of health facilities in eastern Congo are out of medicine, Red Cross says Read MoreThe Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has revealed the artists who will present and perform at the 2025 induction ceremony, set for Nov. 8 at the Peacock Theater in Inglewood. While the class of inductees was previously announced in …
Olivia Rodrigo, Raye, Elton John among stars set for 2025 Rock Hall ceremony Read MoreBy LORNE COOK, Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — Russia is waging a “targeted gray zone campaign” against Europe, including airspace violations, sabotage and cyberattacks that will only escalate if the Kremlin is not challenged, the European Union’s top official warned …
EU chief says Russia is waging a ‘gray zone campaign’ and Europe must meet the challenge Read MoreCarlos Sainz with his girlfriend Rebecca Donaldson before the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix in April (Getty) Carlos Sainz has criticised F1’s broadcast of races by claiming that coverage of celebrities and girlfriends has gone ‘overboard’. Race footage is controlled by …
Carlos Sainz criticises F1 broadcasters for showing girlfriends instead of the race Read MoreThe Power is looking after himself in retirement (Picture: Getty Images) Phil Taylor has long since conquered the world of darts and is enjoying retirement as he focusses more on his fitness than his finishing. Now 65 years old, the …
Darts GOAT Phil Taylor unveils his top cooking, fitness and travel tips Read MorePeter Kay was suffering with pain and got some alarming information from his doctor (Picture: Shirlaine Forrest/WireImage) Peter Kay has revealed he underwent emergency surgery after being told by a doctor his kidneys were ‘deranged’. In his new book, Peter …
Peter Kay reveals shocking moment doctor warned his organ was ‘deranged’ Read MoreFree guns for hire (Activision) The impending launch of Battlefield 6 has worried Activision enough to make Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 free for a short time, so here’s when you can download it. While Call Of Duty: Black …
Black Ops 6 free to play for a week as Activision spooked by Battlefield 6 Read MoreTo view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page The Manchester terrorist phoned police to proclaim his allegiance to Islamic State in the middle of …
Manchester terrorist pledged allegiance to Islamic State during synagogue stabbings Read MoreThe government has been accused of causing the collapse of the China spy case by not giving prosecutors the necessary backing (Picture: Katie Ingham, Metro) The government’s apparent reasoning for failing to support the China spy prosecutions has been branded …
Government’s China spy row ‘refusal’ is branded ‘preposterous’ Read MoreJonathan Rinderknecht is facing a federal charge (Picture: GETTY /AUSA) A Florida man has been arrested in connection with the Palisades Fire, which tore through Los Angeles in January. The more than 23,000-acre blaze on January 7 killed 12 people …
Man, 29, arrested over Los Angeles wildfire that killed 12 people Read More