Destructive storms blasting through parts of the Midwest spawned tornadoes that hit Indiana and Illinois, as near-hurricane force winds swept parts of the region. A […]
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Man admits trying to bribe juror at trial of ex-heavyweight boxer accused of trafficking $1 billion worth of cocaine
A man charged with trying to bribe a juror with up to $100,000 at the drug trafficking trial of a former heavyweight boxer pleaded guilty […]
4 tons of cocaine seized from “narco sub” off Mexico as El Salvador makes record drug bust at sea
The navies of Mexico and El Salvador announced big drug seizures in the Pacific Ocean this week of more than 10 tons of cocaine, in […]
Anonymous donor gives Japanese city of Osaka 46 pounds of gold bars to fund water pipe repairs
Tokyo —Osaka has received a hefty gift of gold bars worth 560 million yen (about $3.6 million) from an anonymous donor asking for its specific […]
See where U.S. homeowners pay the highest property taxes by county and state
Property taxes around the U.S. have long been a lightning rod for debate, with political leaders perpetually balancing the need to fund their budget priorities […]
U.S. fighter jets intercept Russian warplanes off Alaskan coast
U.S. fighter jets were scrambled Thursday to intercept multiple Russian bombers, fighter jets and a spy plane that were spotted flying off the coast of […]
Slavery exhibits reinstalled at the President’s House in Philadelphia
A series of exhibits and educational materials on the history of slavery that were removed from the President’s House Site in Philadelphia were reinstalled Thursday, […]
Iran dangles investment proposals as off-ramp from Trump’s gunboat diplomacy
The two rounds of indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran have produced unique proposals addressing Iran’s nuclear program — its enrichment capabilities and supply […]
Eric Dane, “Grey’s Anatomy” star diagnosed with ALS, dies at 53
Eric Dane, the actor best known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan on the hit medical series “Grey’s Anatomy,” has died at the age […]
Trump says he’s directing Pentagon to release any files on UFOs and “alien and extraterrestrial life”
President Trump on Thursday directed his administration to release files on UFOs and any “alien and extraterrestrial life,” an issue that has drawn decades of […]