UNITED NATIONS — There have been many memorable moments in the 80-year history of the United Nations, both at its headquarters in New York and at its far-flung global operations. […]
Families and businesses are concerned about the effect of tariffs on youth sports
CHICAGO — Youth sports are a big part of Karli Casamento’s life. Her son, Jax, 15, golfs and plays on three baseball teams. Her youngest son, Colt, 6, plays baseball […]
US pulls funding from global vaccines group, saying it has ‘ignored the science’
LONDON — U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the country is pulling its support from the vaccines alliance Gavi, saying the organization has “ignored the science” and “lost […]
Trump administration sues all 15 Maryland federal judges over order blocking removal of immigrants
The Trump administration on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against all 15 federal judges in Maryland over an order blocking the immediate deportation of migrants challenging their removals, ratcheting up a […]
Mississippi executes the longest-serving man on the state's death row for a woman's murder in 1976
Mississippi executes the longest-serving man on the state’s death row for a woman’s murder in 1976 Source link
The US and Iran have had bitter relations for decades. After the bombs, a new chapter begins
WASHINGTON — Now comes a new chapter in U.S.-Iran relations, whether for the better or the even worse. For nearly a half century, the world has witnessed an enmity for […]
Trump’s budget bill could complicate 2026 tax filing season after IRS cuts, watchdog warns
WASHINGTON — The budget bill championed by President Donald Trump could complicate next year’s tax filing season after the IRS lost one-quarter of its employees through staffing cuts, an independent […]
Trump administration says California must bar trans girls from girls sports
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Trump administration said Wednesday that California must change its policies allowing transgender girls to compete on sports teams consistent with their gender identity. The U.S. Department […]
Democrats fret about national fallout after Mamdani stuns in New York City
NEW YORK — The stunning success of Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old self-described democratic socialist, in the race for New York City mayor has exposed anew the fiery divisions plaguing the […]
Oregon Legislature repeals contested wildfire hazard map
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon lawmakers have voted to repeal the state’s contentous wildfire hazard map, which subjected homeowners in certain areas at high risk of wildfires to stricter building codes […]