Freedom Caucus warns they won't back short-term spending bill without concessions
The House Freedom Caucus released a letter Monday morning warning they won't back a short-term spending bill that funds the government at last year's levels unless they get major concessions that have no chance of passing the Senate, highlighting a major problem for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
2023-08-21 23:59
Dodger Stadium is literally underwater after Hurricane Hilary
Hurricane Hilary tore through southern California on Sunday, making landfall and bombarding the west coast with rainfall. The Dodger Stadium parking lot flooded, as well.The Los Angeles Dodgers canceled their game on Sunday in preparation of Hurricane Hilary, which made landfall late last aftern...
2023-08-21 23:22
A Californian was killed after an argument over a Pride flag hanging outside her clothing store, deputies say
A Southern California clothing store owner was shot and killed after an argument about a rainbow Pride flag hanging outside her business, police said, as the LGBTQ+ community continues to face violence and threats across America.
2023-08-21 23:18
Bahrain media guide
An overview of the media in Bahrain, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-08-21 21:45
Cork triathlon: Post-mortem examinations after two deaths
Ivan Chittenden from Canada, and Brendan Wall, originally from County Meath, died during the event.
2023-08-21 20:20
Historic drought, hot seas slow Panama Canal shipping
By Lisa Baertlein and Marianna Parraga LOS ANGELES/HOUSTON Before the Ever Max ship carrying lava lamps, sofas, Halloween
2023-08-21 18:23
Bernardo Arevalo: Anti-corruption leader wins Guatemala election
Bernardo Arevalo promises to end elite rule in the country mired in poverty and gang violence.
2023-08-21 18:21
Kim Jong Un inspects missile test as regional rivals meet and kick off joint military drills
North Korean state media released images of leader Kim Jong Un inspecting a missile test on Monday, days after its regional rivals held a historic summit, and as US-South Korea joint military exercises kick off nearby.
2023-08-21 16:46
Chandrayaan-3: India's lunar lander Vikram searches for safe Moon landing spot
Day after Luna-25 crash, India space agency says lander trying to find area without boulders or deep trenches.
2023-08-21 13:56
Donald Trump confirms he will skip Republican presidential debates
The US ex-president says he is far ahead of his rivals in the 2024 White House race and the public knows him.
2023-08-21 13:51
Beset by domestic economic woes, China's Xi visits South Africa in just his second trip abroad this year
Chinese leader Xi Jinping heads to South Africa Monday on a trip intended to bolster Beijing's influence among developing and emerging nations, as ties with the United States remain deeply strained and economic troubles bubble up at home.
2023-08-21 09:52
Visit of King's estranged sons comes at a delicate time for Thailand's monarchy
Thai King Maha Vajirilongkorn has not named an heir apparent since ascending to the throne in 2016 and analysts say the surprise trip to the country by his estranged sons Vacharaesorn and Chakriwat Vivacharawongse is therefore especially significant.
2023-08-21 08:58