Haiti electoral council fires executive director amid dispute with PM over elections
Haiti still does not have a date for its first general elections in a decade. But the process is already mired in ... Read More
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex assault cases under review in Los Angeles, DA's office says
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County prosecutors are reviewing two sex assault cases against Sean “Diddy” Combs that stem from allegations made by a Florida music producer last year, law enforcement officials and the ...Read more
US says Israel, Lebanon agree to ceasefire if Hezbollah stops
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire if Hezbollah also agrees to stop hostilities, according to a joint statement from both countries and the United States.
The deal is contingent on “a complete ...Read more
Workers at damaged Washington paper mill will be paid at least through Aug. 8
SEATTLE — Around 550 Longview pulp and paper mill workers idled by last week's deadly implosion can count on paychecks at least through Aug. 8, the company and its union said Wednesday.
A chemical tank at the Nippon ...Read more
Rebecca Grossman, ex-Dodger found liable for crash that killed 2 boys; jury awards $176 million
LOS ANGELES — Rebecca Grossman and former major leaguer Scott Erickson are to blame for the deaths of two young brothers who were struck by Grossman’s SUV in a Westlake Village crosswalk, a jury decided Wednesday.
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US judge precludes Alaskans from suing over delays in federal food assistance
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A federal judge has determined that individual Alaskans can’t sue the state over ongoing delays in processing applications for federal food assistance, in the wake of a recent U.S. Supreme Court ...Read more
Ted Danson repeats apology for blackface controversy
Ted Danson has again apologised for his controversial blackface performance.
The Cheers and The Good Place actor, 78, revisited the incident during an appearance on Who's with Me?, a new podcast hosted by comedian and ...Read more
Jennifer Garner reveals brutal impact of Ben Affleck split on her Hollywood career
Jennifer Garner "hardly worked" after the "upheaval" of her split from Ben Affleck.
The Alias star, 53, discussed her career, family life and return to acting in a new interview, with the actress - who has three children ...Read more
Measure to require voter ID and eliminate most mail voting leads in Northern California's Shasta County
A controversial citizens’ initiative in Shasta County, California, that would dramatically reshape local elections — by requiring ballots to be hand-counted, in apparent violation of state law, among other changes — ...Read more
Nevada may ease Colorado River worries with California ocean desalination deal
Sipping freshly desalinated water from the Pacific Ocean, water managers from Nevada, Arizona and California ushered in what could become a game-changing agreement for the drought-stricken American West.
Because San Diego...Read more
NYC crime hits historic lows, with fewest murders, shootings in first 5 months of year
NEW YORK — Crime across the Big Apple has hit historic lows, with record reductions in murders, shooting incidents and shooting victims, according to the NYPD.
Major crime across the city declined 10.6% across the five ...Read more
Republican-led House votes to stop Iran war, rebuking Trump
WASHINGTON — The Republican-led House voted to halt the U.S. war with Iran, breaking with President Donald Trump on an unpopular foreign conflict that is taking an escalating economic toll on Americans.
The 215-208 vote...Read more
Spotted lanternflies are reemerging in Maryland. Here's what to know
It’s that time of year again — spotted lanternflies have made a comeback across Maryland and most of the eastern U.S.
Spotted lanternflies typically hatch in late April and early May, meaning juveniles of the species ...Read more
Treasury Secretary Bessent stays mum on 'anti-weaponization' fund at hearing
WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent repeatedly declined to comment on the IRS’ involvement in a controversial settlement agreement to set up an “anti-weaponization” fund during testimony before a Senate ...Read more
In first override of 2026, NC lawmakers overturn Gov. Stein's veto of tax bill
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina General Assembly overturned Gov. Josh Stein’s veto on Wednesday, the first successful override of the 2026 legislative session.
The new law passed as a result allows taxpayers to ...Read more
'Tough lessons': House braces for Rayburn renovation
WASHINGTON — As one lengthy renovation on the Capitol campus comes to an end, another one is about to begin — and lawmakers are hoping it won’t come with the same blown deadlines and cost overruns.
Members pressed ...Read more
Virginia Gov. Spanberger urges preparedness ahead of hurricane season
RICHMOND, Va. — With the June 1 onset of the Atlantic hurricane season, Gov. Abigail Spanberger is urging Virginians to take precautions.
Wednesday at the Virginia Emergency Operations Center, she said the first step is...Read more
Hilton and Becerra lead California's unsettled governor's race; Steyer faces elimination
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As election officials continued tallying ballots Wednesday, Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra continued to lead in the unsettled race to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom, with ...Read more
Unseen Princess Diana letter reveals her moving wish for sons William and Harry
Princess Diana's hopes for a closer relationship between Prince William and Prince Harry have been revealed in a previously unseen letter.
Written less than two years before her death, it shows the late Princess of Wales ...Read more
Rupert Everett admits his pursuit of a perfect Hollywood body has left him 'almost crippled'
Rupert Everett's is "almost crippled" after his pursuit of a Hollywood leading-man physique.
The actor, writer and director, 67, made the comments while opening up about the long-term physical consequence he has faced ...Read more
Mark Strong reveals he believes movie cameras capture stars' souls
Mark Strong believes movie cameras peers into actors' souls.
The Kingsman actor, 62, made the statement as he reflected on his acclaimed return to the stage after a decade away from theatre, saying live performance ...Read more
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