Salman Rushdie receives first-ever Lifetime Disturbing the Peace Award
The latest honor for Salman Rushdie was a prize kept secret until minutes before he rose from his seat to accept it
2023-11-15 11:25
Georgia jumps to No. 1 in CFP rankings past Ohio State. Michigan and Florida State remain in top 4
Georgia has moved up to No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings, nudging past Ohio State, with third-place Michigan and fourth-place Florida State holding their spots in the top four
2023-11-15 11:20
Mexican magnate's firm says it's too poor to pay US bondholders the tens of millions owed
The company run by Mexican TV, retail and banking magnate Ricardo Salinas Pliego says it has failed to reach agreement with bondholders in the United States who are owed tens of millions of dollars in past-due payments
2023-11-15 10:52
Lease of Gulf waters delayed by whale protection debate must continue, court rules
A federal appeals court has ordered the Biden administration to carry on with an auction of oil and gas drilling leases for Gulf of Mexico waters in 37 days — rejecting arguments by environmentalists
2023-11-15 10:51
Texas wants the power to arrest and order migrants to leave the US. Can it do that?
Texas Republicans are pushing new boundaries over immigration on the U.S.-Mexico border
2023-11-15 10:47
Japan's economy sinks into contraction as spending, investment decline
Japan’s economy slipped into a contraction in the third quarter, decreasing at an annual pace of 2.1% as consumption and investments shrank
2023-11-15 10:47
Why Buffy Sainte-Marie's 'pretendian' case strikes a nerve
The folk singer is the latest, and biggest, name caught up in questions around indigenous identity.
2023-11-15 10:26
Why South Africa regrets its post-apartheid liberal asylum laws
Tough proposals will have far-reaching consequences for foreign nationals who seek refuge in the country.
2023-11-15 10:17
Soccer-Hayes hired in record deal to turn around US women's soccer team
(Reuters) -Long-time Chelsea manager Emma Hayes has been named as head coach of the United States women's national soccer team,
2023-11-15 09:59
Baltimore's Brandon Hyde, Miami's Skip Schumaker win Manager of the Year honors
Brandon Hyde was voted American League Manager of the Year after guiding the Baltimore Orioles to an AL-best 101 victories just two years after a 110-loss season
2023-11-15 09:55
Judge gives Oregon State, Washington State full control of Pac-12 and millions of dollars in assets
A judge has granted Oregon State and Washington State a preliminary injunction in their legal battle with 10 departing Pac-12 schools, giving the Pacific Northwest rivals control of the conference and millions of dollars in assets
2023-11-15 09:49
Bird of Century: Pūteketeke wins NZ poll after campaign by John Oliver
The Pūteketeke won after the US talk show host's self-described "alarmingly aggressive" campaign.
2023-11-15 09:29