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Three US troops killed in drone attack in Jordan, more than 30 injured
Three US Army soldiers were killed and more than 30 service members were injured in a drone attack overnight on a small US outpost in Jordan, US officials told CNN, marking the first time US troops have been killed by enemy fire in the Middle East since the beginning of the Gaza war.
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King Charles discharged from hospital hours after Princess of Wales
Britain’s King Charles III has been discharged from a hospital in London after undergoing treatment for an enlarged prostate.
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Biden seizes on tougher border measures; tries to fend off Trump attacks
President Joe Biden is embracing tougher border measures, including shutting down the US-Mexico border, marking a stark shift from his early days in office as he tries to fend off former President Donald Trump’s attacks on immigration policy ahead of the election.
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Known for heartbreak/unwanted records/curse, Detroit Lions banish demons with landmark playoff run
Sixteen years ago, the Detroit Lions made history – but for all the wrong reasons.
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Key senators give US power to clamp down on border crossings
Senate negotiators have agreed to empower the US to significantly restrict illegal migrant crossings at the southern border, according to sources familiar with the matter, a move aimed at ending the migrant surge that has overrun federal authorities over the past several months.
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Stanley, other drink cups, contain lead - should we worry?
First, Stanley cups were all over social media because so many people wanted them. Now, the oversize tumblers are back in the spotlight over fears they may contain lead.
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Billions of cicadas set to appear in rare ‘double brood emergence
In a matter of months, they will dig their way out from underground, red eyes shining, deafening song filling the air. It will be a confluence of creatures the likes of which hasn’t been seen in the United States since Thomas Jefferson was president — and won’t happen again until 2245. It’s a rare emergence of insects some are referring to as cicadapocalypse.
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Brady Renard Shines as a Graduate from the Prestigious Louisiana Tourism Leadership Academy
The city of Lake Charles, Louisiana, beams with pride as Brady Renard, the accomplished Director of Content/Video Marketing at Visit Lake Charles (VLC), takes center stage as one of the distinguished graduates of the 2023 Louisiana Tourism Leadership Academy (LTLA). His commendable achievement was acknowledged during the Louisiana Travel Association's Annual Meeting in New Orleans this month.
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Alabama plans to carry out first execution by nitrogen gas today
Alabama is poised to carry out the first known execution using nitrogen gas Thursday to put Kenneth Smith to death for his role in a 1988 murder for hire.
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Pittsburg, PA - Moon Township residents' backyards still sliding away
Pittsburgh, PA - A landslide in Moon Township is getting worse, according to neighbors. KDKA-TV first reported on the issue last week and found neighbors whose backyards are collapsing more by the day.
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The 737 Max grounding will cost Alaska Airlines $150 million
The grounding of the 737 Max 9 after a January 5 incident that blew a hole in the side of an Alaska Airlines plane earlier this month will cost the airline about $150 million, Alaska announced Thursday.
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Trump wins New Hampshire Republican primary
Former President Donald Trump won New Hampshire’s Republican presidential primary on Tuesday, defeating former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and moving him closer to a rematch with President Joe Biden this fall.
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Jason Dirden Takes Center Stage: August Wilson's 'The Piano Lesson' Returns to The Ensemble Theatre
Jason Dirden, best known for his role as Basie Skanks on OWN's 'Greenleaf,' expresses his excitement about returning to The Ensemble Theatre for this production. Having his acting roots at the theater, Dirden reflects, "Coming home to do August Wilson is an absolute gift! 'The Piano Lesson' is no exception, and with the central story being about legacy and honoring our ancestors, it’s only fitting to come back home and reunite with so many artists I grew up being inspired by."
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Jon Stewart returns to ‘The Daily Show’ as host and executive producer
Jon Stewart is heading back to “The Daily Show.”
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DeMeco Ryans' Homecoming Spearheads a Season of Triumph for the Houston Texans Under Cal and Hannah McNair’s Leadership
Houston Texans' leadership, under the guidance of Chairman Cal McNair and Vice President Hannah McNair, made a visionary decision one year ago in the team auditorium that set the team on a new, victorious path. The dismissal of then-head coach Lovie Smith, following former coach David Culley's departure, was a clear indication of the franchise's resolve for rejuvenation.
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‘Oppenheimer’ leads Oscar contenders with 13 nominations
Nominations for the 96th Academy Awards were revealed on Tuesday.