Nation and World
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Russia fires 31 missiles at Kyiv in the first attack in 44 days, and 13 people are hurtMar 21, 2024 6:44 am - KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia fired 31 ballistic and cruise missiles at Kyiv before dawn Thursday in the first attack on the Ukrainian capital in 44 days, officials said. A...
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Ohtani's interpreter is fired by Dodgers after allegations of 'massive theft' from Japanese starMar 21, 2024 6:43 am - SEOUL, South Korea. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter and close friend was fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers following allegations of illegal gambling and theft from the ...
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Mega Millions jackpot soars to nearly $1 billion. Here's what to knowMar 21, 2024 6:43 am - The winning numbers for a nearly $1 billion Mega Millions lottery prize will be drawn Friday night, offering sudden riches to any lucky player who matches them and almost...
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Judge clears way for Trump to appeal ruling keeping Fani Willis on Georgia 2020 election case
Mar 20, 2024 10:13 am - ATLANTA — The judge overseeing the Georgia election interference case is allowing Donald Trump to appeal a ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to ...
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Court puts Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants who cross illegally back on hold
Mar 20, 2024 9:15 am - McALLEN, Texas — Plans by Texas to arrest migrants suspected of entering the U.S. illegally were again on hold Wednesday after setting off uncertainty along the border an...
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A wooden boat carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslim refugees capsizes off Indonesia's coast
Mar 20, 2024 8:18 am - BANDA ACEH, Indonesia — A wooden boat carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslims capsized off Indonesia’s northernmost coast on Wednesday, according to local fishermen who rescu...
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Discount grocers smell opportunity amid rising prices
Mar 20, 2024 8:01 am - Batavia-based Aldi plans to add 800 stores over the next four years. Dollar General expects to add that many just this year. And their main rivals have ambitions of their...
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A Russian border region reels from sustained Ukrainian artillery and drone strikes
Mar 20, 2024 7:58 am - A Russian border region being pounded by Ukrainian shelling and drones is expanding its closure of schools and colleges amid a major evacuation plan, authorities announce...
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Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar says he’s quitting as head of his party and the country
Mar 20, 2024 7:56 am - LONDON — Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar announced Wednesday that he will step down within weeks once a successor is chosen Varadkar announced Wednesday he is quitting...
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Federal Reserve still foresees 3 rate cuts this year but envisions higher rates in future
Mar 20, 2024 7:50 am - WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve officials signaled Wednesday that they still expect to cut their key interest rate three times in 2024 despite signs that inflation stayed su...