Familiar faces, concerns linger ahead of Sierra Leone’s June vote | Elections
Freetown, Sierra Leone – On April 23, President Julius Maada Bio and Kandeh Yumkella danced together at a public function in Freetown, the Sierra Leonean…
Debt limit deal passes House, heads to Senate to avert June 5 default
WASHINGTON − The House on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to approve an agreement struck by President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy to suspend the nation's…
Mike Pence to launch campaign for president in Iowa on June 7
NEW YORK — Former Vice President Mike Pence will officially launch his widely expected campaign for the Republican nomination for president in Iowa next week, adding…
Elliot Page discusses ‘Pageboy’ on June 8
Good morning, and welcome to the L.A. Times Book Club newsletter. Elliot Page never thought he’d be capable of writing a memoir. But three years…
Janet Yellen now says U.S. has until June 5 to avoid debt default
1/3 Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen sent a letter to Congress on Friday, saying that the government now will have a little more time -- until…
Yellen extends timeline for looming default by 4 days to June 5
WASHINGTON − The U.S. has an extra four days to avoid defaulting on its debt.Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Friday provided an updated timeline for when…
Debt ceiling deadline is extended to June 5, later than previously estimated, Yellen says
WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Friday the projected debt ceiling deadline was extended to June 5, four days later than previously estimated. Yet Yellen…
Greece appoints caretaker PM ahead of June repeat election | Elections News
Judge Ioannis Sarmas will lead the interim government after the governing party fell short of an outright majority. Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou has appointed senior…
McCarthy: A debt deal could still pass by June 1
The two last met in person on May 16, before Biden’s trip to the G-7 summit in Japan. “We could get a deal tonight, we…
Foreign Affairs Committee chairman says he doubts U.S. debt default coming June 1
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Michael McCaul (R, 2021) said Sunday he does not think the United States will default on its debt next…
Tony Awards cancel June 11 live telecast amid writers’ strike
Hollywood’s writers’ strike has disrupted plans for Broadway’s biggest night. On Friday, the Tony Awards Management Committee and CBS canceled plans for a live awards…
Debt ceiling worries deepen as early June US default reinforced | Business and Economy News
The Washington standoff over raising the United States government’s $31.4 trillion borrowing limit is adding to global economic worries, as a new non-partisan congressional report…
Biden meets Kevin McCarthy on debt ceiling as June 1 deadline looms
WASHINGTON − An Oval Office meeting Tuesday afternoon between President Joe Biden and top congressional leaders failed to produce a breakthrough in the standoff over…
Biden to meet Kevin McCarthy on debt ceiling as June 1 deadline looms
WASHINGTON − The last time Joe Biden met with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy - 97 days ago - the president reiterated his long-held position that…
Mali gov’t announces June 18 for referendum on new constitution | News
The military government previously missed a deadline to hold the referendum seen as a milestone towards elections next year. Mali’s ruling government has announced that…
US Treasury says government may default on debt as early as June | Government News
A letter from US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns of potential ‘harm to business and consumer confidence’. United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has sent…
Yellen says U.S. could hit debt ceiling as soon as June 1
WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen notified Congress on Monday that the U.S. is projected to reach its debt limit as early as June 1, if…
Liam Smith v Chris Eubank Jr: Rivals to fight again in Manchester on 17 June
Liam Smith is aiming for a fifth stoppage win in a row in JuneChris Eubank Jr says he "enjoyed" his defeat by Liam Smith as…
Disneyland to hold first official LGBTQ ‘Pride Nite’ event in June
“Pride Nite” is officially coming to the Happiest Place on Earth in June. Disneyland announced Thursday that it will hold its first official LGBTQ Pride…
Bellator 297: Patricio ‘Pitbull’ Freire to face bantamweight champion Sergio Pettis in Chicago in June
Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire is the current featherweight champion in BellatorBrazilian Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire will bid to become a three-weight Bellator champion when he faces Sergio…