Ousted Syrian leader Assad says he had planned to keep fighting but the Russians evacuated him Source link
Gaza health officials say the death toll from the 14-month war between Israel and Hamas has topped 45,000 people
Gaza health officials say the death toll from the 14-month war between Israel and Hamas has topped 45,000 people Source link
Biden to sign proclamation establishing national monument honoring first US female Cabinet secretary
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will sign a proclamation Monday establishing a national monument honoring the late FDR-era Labor Secretary Frances Perkins, the first woman appointed to serve in a […]
Former FBI informant will plead guilty to lying about phony bribery scheme involving the Bidens
WASHINGTON — A former FBI informant is set to plead guilty on Monday to lying about a phony bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden and his son Hunter that became […]
Federal Reserve is likely to slow its rate cuts with inflation pressures still elevated
WASHINGTON — Americans hoping for lower borrowing costs for homes, credit cards and cars may be disappointed after this week’s Federal Reserve meeting. The Fed’s policymakers are likely to signal […]
For the first time in 8 years, a US Navy ship makes a port call in Cambodia, a top Chinese ally
SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia — A U.S. Navy warship arrived Monday in Cambodia, the first such visit in eight years to a nation that is China’s close ally in Southeast Asia. Cambodia’s […]
Takeaways from AP’s reporting on a child sex abuse crisis inside a secretive Christian sect
BOISE, Idaho — For decades, a little-known Christian sect has dealt with its abusive ministers and spiritual elders mostly in secret, shunning legal action in favor of urging victims to […]
Journalists anticipate a renewed hostility toward their work under the incoming Trump administration
NEW YORK — For the press heading into a second Trump administration, there’s a balancing act between being prepared and being fearful. The return to power of Donald Trump, who […]
Stock market today: Asian shares fall as China reports lackluster data, while bitcoin hits new highs
BANGKOK — Shares retreated Monday in Asia after China reported lackluster economic indicators for November, while bitcoin surged to fresh highs, topping $106,000. Oil prices fell and U.S. futures were […]
As schools cut back on bus service, parents are turning to rideshare apps
CHICAGO — Ismael El-Amin was driving his daughter to school when a chance encounter gave him an idea for a new way to carpool. On the way across Chicago, El-Amin’s […]