Gerald Stern, prize-winning and lyrical poet, dies at 97
Stern was one of the country’s most loved and respected poets.Powered by WPeMatico
Two explosions rock Somalia’s capital, killing at least 30
Police say two car bombs have exploded at a busy junction in Somalia’s capital near key government offices and there are “scores" of civilian casualties including childrenPowered by WPeMatico
Powerball Jackpot rises to $825 million for Saturday drawing
Saturday's Powerball Jackpot prize rose to $825 million, giving players a chance to win the second-largest prize in the game's history.Powered by WPeMatico
US storm survivors: We need faster money, less red tape
Survivors of storms that pounded several U.S. states say the nation’s disaster aid system is broken and they want less red tape to get relief moneyPowered by WPeMatico
Gunman who attacked holy shrine in Iran dies from injuries
Tehran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard has issued a new warning to Iranians joining the protests roiling the countryPowered by WPeMatico
Κικίλιας: Ο τουρισμός στη χώρα μας είναι άρρηκτα συνδεδεμένος με τα προϊόντα της ελληνικής γης
Στην Καλαμάτα ο υπουργός Τουρισμού για την παρέλαση για την εθνική επέτειο της 28ης ΟκτωβρίουPowered by WPeMatico
Pakistan: Oldest prisoner freed from Guantanamo, back home
Pakistan's foreign ministry says that a 75-year-old from Pakistan who was the oldest prisoner at the Guantanamo Bay detention center has been released and returned to his home countryPowered by WPeMatico
50 dead, dozens feared missing as storm lashes Philippines
Philippine officials say flash floods and landslides set off by torrential rains have left at least 50 people deadPowered by WPeMatico
Peat produces profit for businesses flooding Scotland’s wetlands
Martin Dickie explains what makes Scotland’s peat special -- and why global corporations are even investing in peat at all in the first place.Powered by WPeMatico
Coast Guard: 13 rescued from sinking vessel off Virginia
The U.S. Coast Guard, a crew of scientists and others launched an air and sea mission to rescue 13 people, including a child, from a fishing vessel just moments before it sank in darkness in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of VirginiaPowered by WPeMatico
Paul Pelosi recovering from skull fracture surgery after hammer attack
Paul Pelosi, husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was "violently assaulted" by someone who broke into his San Francisco home early Friday.Powered by WPeMatico
6 shot during funeral service at church
Police are investigating a shooting at a Pittsburgh church during the funeral of a man who was shot nearly two weeks ago.Powered by WPeMatico
Wall Street rally marks first weekly win streak since summer
Wall Street closed sharply higher, capping another strong week with gains led by Apple and other companies that made even bigger profits during the summer than expectedPowered by WPeMatico
Powerball prize increases to $825M amid strong interest
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.Powered by WPeMatico
Rock pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis, singer of ‘Great Balls of Fire,’ dead at 87
Rock and roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis has died at 87.Powered by WPeMatico
Ukraine: Blackouts back in Kyiv as war takes multiple fronts
Ukrainian authorities have announced further rolling blackouts.Powered by WPeMatico
Justices to take aim at race-conscious college admissions in affirmative action cases
The Supreme Court on Monday takes up the use of race in college admissions in cases challenging affirmative action at Harvard and the University of North Carolina.Powered by WPeMatico
Oil giant Exxon rakes in a record $19.66B in profits
Oil companies brought in staggering profits once again as consumers worldwide struggled with high gasoline and energy pricesPowered by WPeMatico
6 kids killed in apparent murder-suicide, 2 adult suspects dead
Six children were killed in an apparent murder-suicide at their home in a Tulsa, Oklahoma, suburb.Powered by WPeMatico
Judge to decide if officer charged in fatal shooting of Patrick Lyoya goes on trial
Grand Rapids Police Officer Christopher Schurr appeared in court for the preliminary hearing concerning the second-degree murder charge in the death of Patrick Lyoya.Powered by WPeMatico
Domestic violent extremism investigations doubled from 2020 to 2021: FBI, DHS
Domestic violent extremism investigations doubled from 2020 to 2021: FBI, DHSPowered by WPeMatico
Former deputy accused of illegally selling firearms traced to school shooting
A former Philadelphia sheriff's deputy allegedly illegally sold two firearms that were used in a deadly shooting outside Roxborough High School, the DOJ said.Powered by WPeMatico
28η Οκτωβρίου: «Κόκκινο» θα χτυπήσουν οι οδικοί προορισμοί το τριήμερο – Που θα πάνε οι εκδρομείς
Η παλέτα των προορισμών μπορεί να περιλαμβάνει θάλασσα και βουνόPowered by WPeMatico
Approval of oil leases in New Mexico prompts legal challenge
The Biden administration's approval of oil leases in a corner of New Mexico that has become a battleground over increased development and the preservation of Native American sites has prompted another legal challengePowered by WPeMatico
IRS hires 4,000 customer service workers ahead of tax season
The IRS has hired an additional 4,000 customer service representatives who are being trained to answer taxpayer questions during the 2023 tax filing seasonPowered by WPeMatico
Man drowns after running from police, jumping in pond
Police say a naked suspect in a Tulsa apartment clubhouse burglary broke from custody, jumped into a pond and drownedPowered by WPeMatico
Divers find bone believed to be human at receding Lake Mead
Divers have found more human remains at drought-stricken Lake Mead near Las VegasPowered by WPeMatico
Uber drivers will make fewer left turns, be able to video record for safety
Uber drivers will take fewer left turns and soon be able to record rides on their phones as the ride-share company makes changes geared, officials said, toward safetyPowered by WPeMatico
Elon Musk says Twitter will continue to police hateful content
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who appears set to acquire Twitter, said on Thursday that he plans to police some content on the platform that falls short of breaking the law.Powered by WPeMatico
Average long term mortgage rates jump above 7% this week
Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates topped 7% for the first time in more than two decades this week, a result of the Federal Reserve’s aggressive rate hikes intended to tame inflation not seen in some 40 yearsPowered by WPeMatico
Largest fire department in US to be led by woman for 1st time in agency’s history
Laura Kavanagh will oversee the FDNY's 17,000 employees and $2 billion budget.Powered by WPeMatico
Kansas City officer pleads guilty to assaulting Black teen
A Kansas City, Missouri, police sergeant who kneed a Black 15-year-old in the neck and pushed his face into the ground of a parking lot has pleaded guilty to third-degree assaultPowered by WPeMatico
What voters in 4 swing states say about inflation, abortion and extremism
As the final days tick down to Election Day, voters from Arizona, Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania recently spoke about their midterm concernsPowered by WPeMatico
Texas DPS chief defends himself as Uvalde families call for resignation
The head of the Texas Department of Public Safety is expected to give an update on the Uvalde shooting probe and the DPS's internal investigation.Powered by WPeMatico
7-year-old killed by stray bullet while getting ready for bed
A 7-year-old boy was fatally shot in his own home in Chicago Wednesday night.Powered by WPeMatico
Threat of nationwide rail strike grows after 2nd union rejects labor deal
The potential work stoppage for rail employees could paralyze the U.S. supply chain.Powered by WPeMatico
Cancer death rates continue to decrease as diagnoses hold steady, doctors explain why
Even though the number of people diagnosed with cancer each year remains roughly the same, medical advances mean that more people are surviving after being diagnosed.Powered by WPeMatico
Guilty: Huffing driver reached 100 mph; crash killed family
A young man who killed a family in a high-speed crash after ingesting household dust cleaner has been convicted of vehicular homicidePowered by WPeMatico
Conde Nast Traveller: Τρία νησιά των Κυκλάδων στα 20 καλύτερα της Ευρώπης
Κλέβουν ξανά την παράσταση οι ΚυκλάδεςPowered by WPeMatico
Poll workers, more could be targets of violence, NYPD warns while urging ‘vigilance’
Ahead of Election Day, the New York City Police Department is warning of a "complex" threat environment and racially motivated and anti-government extremistsPowered by WPeMatico