President Donald Trump and his administration have tried several tactics to block Harvard University’s enrollment of international students, part of the White House’s effort to secure policy changes at the […]
Fast-moving blaze in southwest Utah destroys a dozen structures and forces evacuations
PINE VALLEY, Utah — A fast-moving fire fueled by high winds on Friday has destroyed a dozen structures, including homes, and forced some in a rural area of southwest Utah […]
US evacuates 79 staff and family from embassy in Israel as more Americans ask how to leave
WASHINGTON — The U.S. evacuated 79 staff and families from the U.S. Embassy in Israel on Friday as the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies and growing numbers of private […]
Key moments from the sixth week of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial
NEW YORK — The sixth week of the Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial was shortened by a holiday and a juror’s illness as prosecutors nearly concluded their case, setting […]
Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Mega Millions
The winning numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the “Mega Millions” game were: 26-49-58-61-63, Mega Ball: 9, Megaplier: The winning numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the “Mega Millions” game […]
The US commemorates 250th anniversary of the ‘great American battle,’ the Battle of Bunker Hill
NEW YORK — As the U.S. marks the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, it might take a moment — or more — to remember why. Start with […]
How Senate Republicans want to change the tax breaks in Trump’s big bill
WASHINGTON — House and Senate Republicans are taking slightly different approaches when it comes to the tax cuts that lawmakers are looking to include in their massive tax and spending […]
Many Americans are witnessing immigration arrests for the first time and reacting
SAN DIEGO — Adam Greenfield was home nursing a cold when his girlfriend raced in to tell him Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicles were pulling up in their trendy San […]
New Hampshire city in ‘Jumanji’ marks 30th anniversary with animal costume race
Madeline Murphy remembers the instructions she was given on the set of “Jumanji” when she was an extra some 30 years ago: “Pretend you’re frightened and you’re screaming because an […]
As the UN turns 80, its crucial humanitarian aid work faces a clouded future
KAKUMA, Kenya — At a refugee camp in northern Kenya, Aujene Cimanimpaye waits as a hot lunch of lentils and sorghum is ladled out for her and her nine children […]