What’s behind Biden’s snub of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman
In a region where respect, or the lack of it, is as powerful as a physical punch, President Joe Biden’s press secretary just landed a sharp jab…
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Burmese actress goes into hiding as celebrities opposing Myanmar coup added to arrest list
Since “day one” of the military coup, Burmese actress Paing Phyo Thu — one of the country’s highest-paid stars — says…
Continue ReadingJapan’s ruling party faces sexism backlash as it invites women to look but not talk at key meetings
A week after the Tokyo 2020 Olympics chief resigned in the wake of making sexist comments, another male octogenarian leader in Japan has attracted…
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Winter storms threaten to blanket the East Coast in ice after turning fatal for Southerners trying to keep warm
Dozens of people across the United States have died from a spate of winter storms — and now the weather is threatening to pummel the…
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Winter storms hold deadly grip in states struggling to recover as icy threat heads toward East Coast
Dozens of people across the United States have died from a spate of winter storms– and now the weather is threatening to pummel the…
Continue ReadingAstraZeneca’s vaccine contract with the UK is based on ‘best efforts,’ just like its deal with a frustrated EU
AstraZeneca’s contract to supply the UK with 100 million Covid-19 vaccine doses commits it to making “best reasonable efforts,” the…
Continue ReadingRalph Nader Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of consumer advocate and former candidate for president Ralph Nader. Personal Birth date: February 27, 1934 Birth…
Continue ReadingA comedian handed out $13,000 to hospitality workers at a New York bar
A New York City waitstaff received a surprise gift last week after a comedian handed out thousands of dollars raised by her online fans. Robyn Schall…
Continue ReadingAfter 68 years in prison, America’s oldest juvenile lifer was released
Joe Ligon, believed to be the oldest and longest-serving juvenile lifer in the United States, has been released from a Pennsylvania prison after…
Continue ReadingJames ‘Whitey’ Bulger’s former rogue FBI informant handler John Connolly granted conditional medical release from prison
The former rogue FBI informant handler for mob boss James “Whitey” Bulger will be released from a Florida prison on a conditional medical…
Continue ReadingA woman struggles to use portable oxygen tank. A family sleeps in a car to keep warm. These are the stories of the Texas storm
As winter storms and freezing temperatures continue to wreak havoc across Texas, many are having to fight for survival. Millions in the state remain…
Continue ReadingAnother battle Texans wage as they deal with the winter weather: Water problems
As millions across Texas battle power outages and freezing temperatures during the massive winter storm, one element has proved especially…
Continue ReadingFire crews respond to explosion at propane company
Click here for updates on this story CARROLL, IA (WQAD) — Several fire departments spent hours late Tuesday night into…
Continue ReadingMan dies after trying to save calf from frozen pond
Click here for updates on this story MAGAZINE, AR (KFSM) — A man was found dead after trying to rescue a calf from a…
Continue ReadingRacist Zoom bombers crash Iowa state lawmaker meeting, repeatedly shouting racial slurs
Click here for updates on this story DES MOINES, IA (WQAD) — Anonymous racist trolls on Saturday crashed a public…
Continue ReadingNew Jersey attorney general is investigating claims that police officers repeatedly punched an Arab teen without provocation
The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office is investigating after video footage shows multiple police officers assaulting a Muslim Arab American…
Continue ReadingElementary PE teacher keeps students active at home
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, NC (WLOS) — Students at one mountain school are jumping for joy —…
Continue ReadingGas prices could rise above $3 per gallon by Memorial Day
Click here for updates on this story Hartford, Connecticut (WFSB) — Drivers were warned to brace for higher gas prices…
Continue ReadingA woman struggles to use portable oxygen tank. A family sleeps in a car to keep warm. These are the stories of the storm
John Henderson says his wife is complaining that her throat hurts and is having a little trouble using portable oxygen tanks. Henderson’s power…
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