75 years of US support for Israel, briefly explained
President Joe Biden's promise for the US to "stand with Israel" continues a special relationship that dates back to 1948, when President Harry Truman became the first world leader to recognize the Jewish state, moments after its creation.
2023-10-12 07:17
Bomb threat, arrest snarls traffic into BWI-Marshall Airport
Police are investigating a bomb threat at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, according to a person familiar with the situation.
2023-10-12 04:29
Florida teens had hit lists and planned shooting at high school, authorities say
Authorities say they thwarted a planned high school shooting after the recent arrests of three teenagers in north Florida.
2023-10-12 04:24
The Mississippi River has dropped to a historic low for the second consecutive year
Mississippi River water levels are plummeting to an all-time low this week at Memphis in the wake of a sweltering summer and ongoing drought -- setting a record for the second consecutive year, new data shows.
2023-10-12 03:52
US in talks with countries including Israel and Egypt to allow safe passage of Americans and other civilians out of Gaza
The US government is in discussions with partner countries, including Egypt and Israel, about ensuring safe passage for Americans and other civilians out of Gaza, US officials said.
2023-10-12 03:19
US eyes weapons stockpiles as concern grows about supporting both Ukraine and Israel's wars
Concern is growing within the Pentagon over the potential need to stretch its increasingly scarce ammunition stockpiles to support Ukraine and Israel in two separate wars, according to multiple US defense officials.
2023-10-12 02:59
Birkenstock stumbles on Wall Street as traders find sandal maker's shares too pricey
Birkenstock shares are tumbling as the stock makes its debut on the New York Stock Exchange as Wall Street trades in its wingtips for sandals for a day
2023-10-12 02:28
The power dynamic in labor has shifted and pickets are seemingly everywhere. But for how long?
From auto production lines to Hollywood, the power of labor unions is back in the national spotlight
2023-10-11 23:23
Scientists pry a secret from the `Mona Lisa' about how Leonardo painted the masterpiece
The “Mona Lisa” has given up a secret
2023-10-11 22:55
Initial US intelligence casts doubt on direct Iran involvement in Hamas attack on Israel
The United States has collected specific intelligence that casts doubt on the idea that Iran was directly involved in the planning, resourcing or approving of Saturday's bloody attack on Israel by Hamas, according to several sources familiar with the intelligence.
2023-10-11 22:46
Birkenstock set for its stock market debut as Wall Street trades in its wingtips for sandals
Birkenstock is making its debut on the stock market as Wall Street trades in its wingtips for sandals for a day
2023-10-11 21:22
Liberians await election results as George Weah and Joseph Boakai vie for presidency
Turn-out was reportedly high in Tuesday's tightly contested presidential and parliamentary poll.
2023-10-11 20:23