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Big Sur wildfire causes evacuations as Harris visits state to tout federal plan
The Colorado fire grew to more than 1,500 acres while, earlier in the day, the vice-president outlined a response to reduce risk On the day Vice-president Kamala Harris visited California to highlight new funding for fighting wildfires, residents more than 350
Ian Alexander Jr, son of actor and director Regina King, dies at 26
Oscar-winner ‘devastated at the deepest level’ by death of ‘a bright light who cared so deeply about the happiness of others’ Ian Alexander Jr, the only child of the Oscar-winning actor and director Regina King, has died. He turned 26 on Wednesday. “Our family
Doll and Norway's women taste victory in Biathlon World Cup at Antholz-Anterselva
Germany's Benedikt Doll was victorious in the men's 15 kilometres mass start race in the International Biathlon Union (IBU) Biathlon World Cup while Norway claimed their first victory of the season in the women's 4x6km relay. Doll produced a near-perfect
Don't approach lab monkey missing after crash, people told
DANVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Residents of a Pennsylvania county were warned Saturday not to approach a monkey that was missing after a crash involving a pickup that was towing a trailer taking about 100 of the animals to a lab. State troopers urged people not to look
Bitcoin pyramid schemes wreak havoc on Brazil's 'New Egypt'
In April, Brazil’s federal police stormed the helipad of a seaside hotel in Rio de Janeiro state, where they busted two men and a woman loading a chopper with 7 million reais ($1.3 million) in neatly packed bills. The detainees told police they worked for
NYC police officer killed, 2nd critical in Harlem shooting
A New York City police officer lay in a hospital Saturday after being critically wounded in a shooting in a Harlem apartment that left a fellow officer dead, authorities said. The man who shot them with a stolen gun was also in critical condition, wounded by a
Russia toughens its posture amid Ukraine tensions
MOSCOW — With tens of thousands of Russian troops positioned near Ukraine, the Kremlin has kept the U.S. and its allies guessing about its next moves in the worst security crisis to emerge between Moscow and the West since the Cold War. Amid fears of an
US orders evacuation of embassy staff families in Ukraine: Report
The US State Department has ordered families of its embassy staff in Ukraine to start leaving the country as soon as Monday, according to media reports. Fox News, citing US officials, said the State Department is also expected to encourage US citizens to begin
Bomb on bus kills seven in western Afghan city of Herat: officials
A bomb blast on a minibus killed at least seven people in an area inhabited by the minority Shia community in the western Afghan city of Herat on Saturday, officials said. The sticky bomb was attached to the fuel tank of
U.S. supports Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania sending 'defensive equipment' to Ukraine
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania will send U.S.-made anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine in a move that Washington says it is fully endorsing amid Kyiv's escalating tensions with Russia. ...
Baltic nations to ship Washington-endorsed arms to Ukraine
HELSINKI (AP) — The Baltic nations of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania will send U.S.-made anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine in a move that Washington says it is fully endorsing amid Kyiv’s escalating tensions with Russia U.S. Secretary of State
Bomb on bus kills 7 in Afghanistan's Herat city: officials
The sticky bomb was attached to the fuel tank of the bus,
ICC U19 World Cup 2022: Raj Bawa surpasses Shikhar Dhawan's 18-year-old feat to script massive Indian record
Earlier in the same game,
Ex-athlete vows to maintain U. of Michigan sex abuse protest
Jon Vaughn's small blue-and-white camper has been parked outside the home of the University of Michigan's president since early October, and he says it won't be moving anytime soon. The ...
Sheriff agrees to improve jail conditions to settle lawsuit
A Georgia sheriff has agreed to improve jail conditions for women with serious mental illness to settle a lawsuit alleging that prolonged solitary confinement and unsanitary conditions risked causing them ...
Kyrsten Sinema: Arizona Democrats censure senator for not ensuring ‘the health of our democracy’
Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema has been censured by the state’s Democratic Party for her opposition to removing the filibuster to pass voting rights legislation without Republican support. “While we take no pleasure in this announcement, the [Arizona
FBI: Laundrie admitted killing Gabby Petito in notebook
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — The boyfriend of slain cross-country traveler Gabby Petito admitted killing her in a notebook discovered near his body in a Florida swamp, the FBI announced Friday. It was the first time authorities squarely pinned the blame
Omicron wave leaves US food banks scrambling for volunteers
WASHINGTON (AP) — Food banks across the country are experiencing a critical shortage of volunteers as the omicron variant frightens people away from their usual shifts, and companies and schools that regularly supply large groups of volunteers are canceling
Stray bullet kills English astrophysicist visiting Atlanta
BROOKHAVEN, Ga. (AP) — A stray bullet struck and killed an English astrophysicist while he was inside an Atlanta-area apartment, authorities say. Matthew Willson, 31, of Chertsey, Surrey, England, was visiting his girlfriend in the United States when he was
Don’t approach lab monkey missing after crash, people told
Residents of a Pennsylvania county were warned Saturday not to approach a monkey that was missing after a crash involving a pickup that was towing a trailer taking about 100 ...
Ian Alexander Jr., only child of Regina King, dies at age 26
Ian Alexander Jr., the only child of award-winning actor and director Regina King, has died. He turned 26 on Wednesday. “Our family is devastated at the deepest level by the ...
With Roe in doubt, states act on abortion limits, expansions
It didn't take long for abortion to re-emerge as a flashpoint in state legislatures. Less than a month into the 2022 legislative sessions, battles over the future of abortion already ...
Bitcoin pyramid schemes wreak havoc on Brazil’s ‘New Egypt’
In April, Brazil's federal police stormed the helipad of a boutique seaside hotel in Rio de Janeiro state, where they busted two men and a woman loading a chopper with ...
Festivals Boost Contenders for Oscar International Film Race
If you wanted to name a winner from the Oscar
‘JFC he’s worried about candy?’: Tucker Carlson mocked after segment on being ‘turned off’ by ...
Tucker Carlson’s bizarre rant about being “turned off” by a candy company’s move to make brown M&Ms “less sexy” has drawn some spicy takes online. The Fox News host was unimpressed
British tourist killed with sickle and another seriously injured in attack in Thailand
A British tourist has been killed with a sickle and another was also attacked in Thailand after “drinking and playing loud music”. ...
Indonesia reports 1st two deaths from Omicron variant
JAKARTA, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's Ministry of Health confirmed the first two deaths from the Omicron coronavirus variant on Saturday amid
NJ Toddler Orders Nearly $2,000 Worth of Furniture on Walmart Website
Meet 22-month-old Ayaansh Kumar. He may still in diapers, but he's already spending big online. "It is really hard to believe that he has done this, but that’s what happened," said dad Pramod Kumar. Download our local news and weather app for iOS or Android —
US Embassy in Ukraine requests departure of nonessential staff, report says
The US Embassy in Kyiv has requested that the State Department authorise the departure of all nonessential personnel and their families,
