Who is Xavier Becerra, Biden’s top health official nominee?
WASHINGTON — Picking a top law enforcement official to be the next secretary of Health and Human Services may not seem to make much sense. But…
2 dead in University of Colorado dorm shooting
Feb. 16 (UPI) -- Two people were killed in a dorm room at the University of Colorado campus in Colorado Springs on Friday, but police…
Zelenskyy offers Trump a tour of Ukraine’s frontline – POLITICO
"This is Russia's war against any rules at all," Zelenskyy said, to applause from the auditorium, adding:" If you do not manage to act now,…
Anthony Albanese accuses Peter Dutton of talking down tough border protection regime
In short: Anthony Albanese is accusing his counterpart Peter Dutton of politicising a boat arrival and undermining Australia's border protection regime.On Friday, a boat carrying…
Trump wants to fire thousands of government workers. Liberals are preparing to fight back if he wins
WASHINGTON — Former President Trump has plans to radically reshape the federal government if he returns to the White House, promising to deport millions of immigrants…
How the songbirds of Rafah help Palestinians cope with the terror of war | Israel War on Gaza News
Rafah, Gaza Strip – In downtown Rafah, near Al-Awda Mosque, a small bird flutters in a cage hanging on the outer wall of a school which…
One of Navalny’s Closest Friends Mourns His Death, and Russia’s Future
“Putin hated him,” she told me in an interview a few hours after hearing the news. “He was everything which Putin was not.” Albats was…
Minnesota man charged with providing support to ISIS
Feb. 16 (UPI) -- A Minnesota man has been charged with providing and conspiring to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization, according…
Officials spar over ‘criminalization’ of copper wire theft
A member of a historic church in South Los Angeles pointed out to Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson on Sunday that a landmark item was missing from…
After destroying its first test model, Japan successfully launches next generation of space rocket
In short: Japan has successfully launched a new space rocket, following last year's failure of the H3 rocket's inaugural flight. This latest success comes on the back of…
Can Trump pay? What if he doesn’t? Here’s what to know about Trump’s massive civil judgments.
Those criminal cases could put him in jail. And in the meantime, his escalating troubles in his civil cases are packing a devastating financial punch.…
Democrats question House speaker’s invitation of ‘radical Christian nationalist’ preacher
1 of 2 | U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) is under fire for his sponsorship of controversial right-wing pastor Jack Hibbs, who…
For Harris and Obama, different approaches on race
WASHINGTON — Barack Obama campaigned for president in 2008 with explicit advice from his inner circle to downplay “any topic that might be labeled racial grievance”…
‘The tourists have gone’: Jerusalem restaurateur struggles amid Gaza war | Israel War on Gaza
What's your money worth? A series from the front lines of the cost of living crisis, where people who have been hit hard share their…
Biden rolls out health research grants in first visit to East Palestine
“You’ll have a top researcher with you as long as you need,” Biden said. President Joe Biden speaks after touring the East Palestine Recovery Site,…
NSW Premier Chris Minns announces plan to build 100 new preschools over three years
In short: The NSW government has pledged to build 100 preschools, 49 of which will be in regional and remote areas.Premier Chris Minns made the…
Trump is ordered to pay $355 million in New York fraud case
NEW YORK — A New York judge ordered Donald Trump and his companies on Friday to pay more than $355 million in penalties, finding they engaged…
Can Africa’s new free trade treaty boost business on the continent? | Politics News
African leaders will this weekend gather in Addis Ababa for the annual summit of the African Union (AU) to discuss key business issues, including plans…
The New York verdict’s in, but Donald Trump and Tish James aren’t letting up
“This ‘decision’ is a Complete and Total SHAM,” he added. James also did not hold back in a series of posts on X, formerly Twitter.…
Sitting MP Ian Goodenough ousted as Liberal candidate in WA seat of Moore
In short: Moore MP Ian Goodenough has lost his bid for Liberal preselection to former Member for Stirling Vince Connolly.It was the second time Mr Connolly…