Category Archives: World
Tropical Storm Philippe approaches southern Florida
MIAMI - Tropical Storm Philippe is approaching extreme southern Florida as it continues to dump heavy rain on central Cuba and the Bahamas. The National Hurricane Center said Sunday morning the poorly...
Oct 29, 2017
Huge rally in Barcelona rejects Catalan secession bid
BARCELONA, Spain - Hundreds of thousands of Catalans took to the streets of Barcelona on Sunday to voice their opposition to the region’s declaration of independence amid vast political uncertai...
Oct 29, 2017
Under US pressure, Israel delays move to expand Jerusalem
JERUSALEM - Under pressure from the United States, Israel has delayed a bill that would connect a number of West Bank settlements to Jerusalem, officials said Sunday. The bill aims to solidify the cit...
Oct 29, 2017
Afghan official: Taliban attack kills 13 police
KABUL - The Taliban killed 13 police in an attack on a checkpoint early Sunday in the northern Kunduz province, an official said. Hayatullah Ameri, chief of the Khan Abad district, near where the atta...
Oct 29, 2017
Day of Dead parade honours Mexican quake victims, rescuers
MEXICO CITY - A raised fist made of helmets, pick axes and broken rubble rolled ahead of hundreds of walking skeletons, costumed dancers and flowery floats Saturday in Mexico City’s Day of the D...
Oct 28, 2017
Trump suggests Michael Moore's Broadway debut was a flop
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump has set his sights on a new target: filmmaker and Trump critic Michael Moore. Trump tweets: “While not at all presidential I must point out that the Sloppy Mi...
Oct 28, 2017
Trump dossier research triggered by website with GOP ties
NEW YORK - A conservative website with strong ties to the Republican establishment triggered the investigation into Donald Trump’s past that ultimately produced the dossier that alleged a compro...
Oct 28, 2017
Mississippi man jailed in shooting following Aldean concert
TUPELO, Miss. - A Mississippi man faces aggravated assault charges after a shooting following a Jason Aldean concert in Tupelo. Tupelo police say 22-year-old Steven Michael Hulbert, of Walls, allegedl...
Oct 28, 2017
Tropical Storm Selma hits El Salvador; Philippe eyes Florida
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador - Tropical Storm Selma made landfall on El Salvador’s coast Saturday with heavy rains and dangerous ocean swells, while Tropical Storm Philippe formed in the Caribbean ...
Oct 28, 2017
Real 'Love & Hip-Hop:' Offset proposes to Cardi B onstage
PHILADELPHIA - Here’s some real life love and hip-hop: Cardi B and Offset from Migos are officially engaged. The “Bodak Yellow” rapper was onstage with Offset at a Power 99 Powerhous...
Oct 28, 2017