FBI arrests Afghan man officials say planned election day attack in U.S.
WASHINGTON — The FBI has arrested an Afghan man who officials say was inspired by the Islamic State militant organization and was plotting an election day…
Nell Smith dead: Young Flaming Lips collaborator was 17
Nell Smith, a rising Canada-based musician who was best known for her work with the Flaming Lips, has died. She was 17. Smith died Saturday…
Woman, 32, dies in car smash as family pay tribute to ‘inspiring writer’ whose ‘smile brightens up a whole room’ – The Sun
THE family of a 32-year-old woman who died in a car smash have paid tribute to the "inspiring writer" whose "smile brightens up a whole…
As JD Vance touts his Appalachian roots, some in the region reject him
Logan County, W.Va. — Five generations of Vances gathered in West Virginia last month for a reunion, singing hymns and swapping stories in a quiet park…
Madonna’s brother, artist Christopher Ciccone, dies at 63
Christopher Ciccone, an artist and interior decorator who worked closely with his older sister, Madonna, during her rise to global superstardom in the ’80s and…
Israeli air strike on northern Lebanon kills Hamas commander and his family | Israel attacks Lebanon News
A Hamas leader, his wife and their two daughters have been killed in an Israeli strike on northern Lebanon, the Palestinian armed group says, as…
I fear Hamas terrorists will execute hostage brother in revenge for Lebanon & taunt me with vid after wiping out family
A BRIT dad who lost his family in the October 7 massacre fears Hamas will share sick execution footage of hostages in revenge for Lebanon.Stephen…
‘White Bird: A Wonder Story’ review: Kindness is the takeaway
In 2017, the film “Wonder” was a surprise critical and commercial hit for Lionsgate. Adapted from a children’s novel by R.J. Palacio, the film starred…
Paola Santos’ ‘How to Eat a Mango’ is about Venezuela and memories.
In recent years, political turmoil in Venezuela has driven many people there to seek new lives abroad. This displacement has ignited a profound longing for…
What Walz, Vance need to understand about child care, paid family leave
The vice presidential candidates appeared to find some agreement during their Tuesday night debate over child care and paid family leave, in the longest and…
‘The mother in law from hell!’ cry Married At First Sight fans as groom meets the family
MARRIED At First Sight fans have hit out at "the mother in law from hell" after a disastrous visit to one of the newlyweds' flats.Viewers…
Luke Bryan talks Beyoncé’s CMA Awards snub, ‘Cowboy Carter’
Luke Bryan is venturing a guess at why Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” was snubbed by the Country Music Assn. Awards.Despite the album debuting at No. 1…
U.S. ‘Welcome Corps’ helps LGBTQ+ refugees fleeing persecution
SAN FRANCISCO — Cabrel Ngounou’s life in Cameroon quickly unraveled after neighbors caught the teenager with his boyfriend.A crowd surrounded his boyfriend’s house and beat him.…
Vance and Walz used same words to describe issues differently
Walz hammered away on the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection and election denial. Vance struggled to respond, but turned “threat” around to accuse Harris of attempting…
'I took my family to an incredible all-inclusive resort and didn't even leave the UK'
Potters borrows ideas from cruise ships, classic holiday camps and luxury resorts and gives it a very British twist - and it's a great place…
Jimmy Carter and his hometown of Plains celebrate his 100th birthday
ATLANTA — Former President Carter reached his 100th birthday Tuesday, the first time an American president has lived a full century and the latest milestone in…
After L.A. Times investigation, Newsom signs bill on child welfare
A new state law cracks down on accountability for providers of parenting classes that are often court-ordered in child abuse and neglect cases but have…
Leaning on queer family history during uncertain political times
As the country is trying to keep up with this year's election shifts, an artist leans on queer family history to pay homage to the…
Dikembe Mutombo, Hall of Fame player, dies at 58 from brain cancer
Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer who was one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the…
Kris Kristofferson, country music singer-songwriter, dies at 88
He disliked being called a poet and thought, more or less accurately, that he sang like a barking bullfrog, but Kris Kristofferson did more to…