Cartel violence fuels doubts about FIFA World Cup games in Mexico
The violence that followed the killing of a cartel leader in Mexico is fueling fears that the bloodshed could hurt tourism ahead of the FIFA World Cup later this year.5 months ago
Sundance Film Festival sets dates, theaters for first Colorado edition in 2027
The Sundance Film Festival has set its 2027 festival dates and key venues as it shifts to Boulder, Colorado.5 months ago
Louvre Museum director resigns in the wake of October’s brazen French crown jewels heist
French President Emmanuel Macron has accepted the resignation of the Louvre Museum’s president.5 months ago
State of the Union offers Trump a chance to make the case for his foreign policy approach
The State of the Union offers President Donald Trump a chance to make the case for his foreign policy efforts to Americans who are increasingly demonstrating uneasiness about his priorities.5 months ago
Savannah Guthrie says her family is offering a $1 million reward for her mother’s recovery
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie said her family is now offering a $1 million reward for information leading to the recovery of her mother.5 months ago
Students in Iran hold anti-government protests as US forces gather for possible strikes
Students have held anti-government protests at universities across Iran’s capital, according to witnesses and videos circulating online.5 months ago
Chicagoans name snowplow ‘Abolish ICE’ in annual contest
Chicago voters took a jab at President Donald Trump this year when they chose “Abolish ICE” as the top choice in the “You Name a Snowplow” contest.5 months ago
US weather, Mexico security concerns and halt of Global Entry take a toll on air travel
Severe winter weather across the northeastern United States, a partial government shutdown and security concerns in parts of western Mexico converged to make a challenging day for air travel.5 months ago
ICE officer training is ‘deficient’ and ‘broken,’ former agency lawyer tells congressional forum
A former Immigration and Customs Enforcement lawyer says the agency’s training for new deportation officers is broken as ICE ramps up its hiring.5 months ago
‘One Battle After Another’ wins 6 prizes including best picture at Britain’s BAFTA film awards
Politically charged thriller “One Battle After Another” won six prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, building momentum ahead of Hollywood's Academy Awards next month.5 months ago
Citizen journalists, citizen sleuths helping to unravel the tangle of Epstein documents
Professional journalists sifting through the trove of documents released in the Epstein files have some help — a cadre of citizen journalists or sleuths who have become obsessed with the material.5 months ago
25 Mexican National Guard troops left dead during an operation that killed cartel leader ‘El Mencho’
Mexico Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch said Monday 25 members of the National Guard were left dead in Jalisco in six separate attacks after the killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes.5 months ago
State Department orders nonessential US diplomats to leave Lebanon as tensions with Iran soar
A State Department official says the U.S. has ordered nonessential diplomats and family members to leave Lebanon as tensions over Iran rise with the threat of a potentially imminent military strike.5 months ago
Lindsey Vonn says surgery saved her from having her left leg amputated following Olympic crash
American skier Lindsey Vonn says she nearly lost her left leg following a frightening crash in the women’s downhill at the Milan Cortina Olympics.5 months ago
Verona prepares its ancient arena for the Olympics closing ceremony on Sunday
A city forever associated with Romeo and Juliet, Verona will host the final act of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Sunday inside the ancient Roman Arena, where some 1,500 athletes will celebrate their feats against a backdrop of Italian music and dance.5 months ago
It’s a quiet box office weekend as ‘GOAT’ edges ‘Wuthering Heights’
It was a battle of the holdovers at the North American box office this weekend, with the family friendly film “GOAT” edging out the R-rated “Wuthering Heights.”5 months ago
Jack Hughes scores in overtime as US beats Canada for gold at the Olympics
The U.S beats Canada 2-1 in overtime to win its first men’s hockey championship at the Olympics since 1980.5 months ago
Former ‘American Idol’ contestant charged with murder, staging crime scene in wife’s slaying in Ohio
Authorities in Ohio have arrested a former contestant on “American Idol” and charged him with shooting and killing his wife and staging the crime scene to mislead investigators.5 months ago
NASA delays astronaut moon mission again after new rocket problem
NASA’s new moon rocket has suffered another setback, with astronauts’ lunar trip now off until spring.5 months ago
JPMorgan concedes it closed Trump’s accounts after Jan. 6 attack
JPMorgan Chase now confirms it closed Donald Trump’s bank accounts after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The admission in a court filing is the latest development in a lawsuit over allegations of political “debanking."5 months ago
Las Vegas police investigate possible terrorism event after vehicle rammed into power substation
Las Vegas police say they're investigating a car that rammed into a power substation as a possible “terrorism-related event.”5 months ago
Bad Bunny positioned to consolidate his popularity in Brazil with first-ever performances
Bad Bunny performs in concert at the Allianz Parque stadium in Sao Paulo, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026.5 months ago
Reggae the seal uses rubber ducks for daily enrichment training at Boston aquarium
It looks like pure play: a harbor seal gleefully chasing a rubber duck. But for Reggae at the New England Aquarium in Boston, the toy is part of a training routine meant to keep him learning.5 months ago
