US is sending an aircraft carrier to Latin America in major escalation of military firepower
The U.S. military is sending an aircraft carrier to the waters off South America, the Pentagon announced Friday, in the latest escalation of military firepower in a region where the Trump administration has unleashed more rapid strikes in recent days against boats it accuses of carrying drugs.9 months ago
By the Numbers: Why trick-or-treaters may bag more gummy candy than chocolate this Halloween
Trick-or-treaters may find more fruity candy than chocolate among their Halloween handouts this year.9 months ago
Picasso portrait of muse Dora Maar in vivid hat, long hidden from view, sells for 32 million euros
A vividly hued Picasso portrait of longtime muse and partner Dora Maar that had remained out of view for more than eight decades sold Friday at auction for 32 million euros (about $37 million), including fees.9 months ago
US inflation stays elevated but prices rose less than feared last month
U.S. inflation remained elevated last month as the costs of some imported goods rose while rental prices cooled.9 months ago
Trump says he’s ending trade talks with Canada over TV ads
President Donald Trump announced he's ending “all trade negotiations” with Canada because of a television ad opposing U.S. tariffs that he said misstated the facts and called “egregious behavior” aimed at influencing U.S. court decisions.9 months ago
NBA head coach and player charged in sprawling sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes
Portland Trail Blazers head coach and a Miami Heat guard were arrested with alleged connection to a federal investigation.9 months ago
A new Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley want to tell you a story
If you listen carefully, you can hear the noise of chocolate frogs flying through the air on the Hogwarts Express.9 months ago
What to know about efforts to block National Guard deployments in Chicago, Portland, other US cities
As the U.S. Supreme Court ponders whether to clear the way for the National Guard in Chicago, a federal appeals court is hearing arguments in California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s challenge to the deployment of troops in Los Angeles.9 months ago
US ranchers oppose Trump’s plan to import more Argentine beef and experts doubt it will lower prices
President Donald Trump ’s plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers who are enjoying some rare profitable years.10 months ago
Senate Republicans head to the White House in a show of unity as the shutdown enters its fourth week
Senate Republicans are heading to the White House as a display of unity as they refuse to negotiate an end to the government shutdown.10 months ago
One Tech Tip: How to prepare for outages that impact our online lives, from banking to chatting apps
Consumers may not realize how many platforms they use rely on the same back-end technology and experts stress it's important to diversify our online lives where we can.10 months ago
Supreme Court will consider whether people who regularly smoke pot can legally own guns
The Republican administration favors 2nd Amendment rights, but government attorneys argued that this pot ban related to guns is a justifiable restriction.10 months ago
Amazon cloud computing outage disrupts Snapchat, Ring and many other online services
Internet users around the world faced widespread disruption early on Monday because of a problem at Amazon's cloud computing service that took down dozens of major online services, including social media site Snapchat, the Roblox and Fortnite video games and chat app Signal.10 months ago
Pope meets with global group of clergy abuse survivors to talk zero tolerance
Pope Leo XIV met Monday for the first time with an organization of clergy abuse survivors and advocates, who said he agreed to maintain a permanent dialogue as they press for a zero-tolerance policy for abuse in the Catholic Church.10 months ago
Thieves hit the Louvre again. Here’s a look at other famous museum heists worldwide
PARIS (AP) — Thieves reportedly stole nine pieces from the jewelry collection of Napoleon and the Empress in the Louvre, using a basket lift to reach the museum on Sunday morning. The daring heist at the world’s most visited museum occurred as tourists were inside the Galerie d’Apollon, where part of the French Crown Jewels […]10 months ago
Limp Bizkit band members say bass player Sam Rivers has died
Sam Rivers, the bass player in the nu metal band Limp Bizkit, died on Saturday, according to social media posts by his band mates.10 months ago
Thieves strike Louvre in brazen jewel heist as the world’s most visited museum shuts
In a minutes-long strike Sunday inside the world’s most-visited museum, thieves rode a basket lift up the Louvre’s facade, forced a window, smashed display cases and fled with priceless Napoleonic jewels, officials said.10 months ago
A T-shirt worn by Taylor Swift sparks a $2M windfall for sea otters
After Taylor Swift wore a vintage T-shirt from Monterey Bay Aquarium, the aquarium pulled in more than $2 million in reprints.10 months ago
Music could help ease pain from surgery or illness. Scientists are listening
Over the past two decades, live performances and recorded music have flowed into hospitals and doctors’ offices as research grows on how songs can help ease pain.10 months ago
After Voting Rights Act case arguments, concerns over diminished minority representation rise
After U.S. Supreme Court justices heard oral arguments in Louisiana v. Callais. lawyers weighed in as justices consider the constitutionality of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.10 months ago
After Zelenskyy meeting, Trump calls on Ukraine and Russia to ‘stop where they are’ and end the war
Trump made the statement in a social media post following a lengthy White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday.10 months ago
Trump says he has commuted sentence of former US Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case
The New York Republican was sentenced in April after admitting last year to deceiving donors and stealing the identities of 11 people — including his own family members — to make donations to his campaign.10 months ago
Australia sharing tips on curbing social media for children before age limit starts in December
The Australian government has begun a public education campaign with tips on how to wean children off social media ahead of a world-first national 16-year age limit taking effect in December.10 months ago
