Factbox-Who is Ron DeSantis, 2024 presidential hopeful
By James Oliphant Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who will announce on Wednesday he is seeking the 2024 Republican
2023-05-24 02:45
Russia extends arrest of US journalist Evan Gershkovich by 3 months, his parents barred from hearing
A Russian court has extended the arrest of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich by three months
2023-05-24 02:29
Republican DeSantis to announce 2024 presidential run Wednesday -source
(Cleans up garble in first and second paragraphs) WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will announce he is running for
2023-05-24 02:28
Democrats sue for West Virginia GOP Gov. Jim Justice's calendar amid Senate run
The Democratic party’s U.S. Senate campaign arm is asking a Charleston-based judge to order the release of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's work calendar
2023-05-24 02:26
Black lawmakers in Texas criticize bill that seeks to ban DEI offices in higher education
The Texas House passed a bill Monday aimed at banning diversity, equity and inclusion offices in public colleges and universities, a move that Black leaders say will halt progress and stifle future research funding.
2023-05-24 02:21
US, European lawmakers call for head of UN climate talks to be removed over fossil fuel links
Scores of members of Congress and the European Parliament called Tuesday for the designated chair of the next United Nations climate summit to be replaced over his ties to the fossil fuel sector and for the industry’s influence at the upcoming talks to be sharply limited
2023-05-24 01:55
Aid agency chief: Taliban say guidelines on female NGO staff resuming work close to finalization
The head of a major international aid agency says key Taliban officials told him they are close to finalizing guidelines that will allow Afghan women to resume working for nongovernmental organizations
2023-05-24 01:55
WNBA opening weekend highlighted by Griner's return, Stewart's historic performance
The WNBA tipped off its 27th season this past weekend with the return of Brittney Griner, a historic effort by Breanna Stewart and a dominant performance by the defending champion Las Vegas Aces
2023-05-24 01:51
Boris Johnson referred to police over new claims he broke COVID rules
By William James LONDON (Reuters) -Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been referred to police by the government's Cabinet
2023-05-24 01:45
‘Most magical place on earth': Bindi Irwin takes daughter Grace Warrior to Disneyland for the first time
In one of the cute clips from a California theme park, Grace Warrior can be seen waving while she was sitting on her father Chandler Powell's lap
2023-05-24 01:17
Why Turkey’s president is strong election favorite despite economic turmoil
The Turkish people and economy are being pummeled by sky-high inflation, and many are still recovering from a devastating earthquake made worse by a slow government response
2023-05-24 01:16
16 years of dashed hopes and false claims: How the disappearance of Madeleine McCann captivated the world
"We're never going to give up." Those were the words earlier this month from the parents of Madeleine McCann, who vanished as a toddler without a trace while on vacation in Portugal in 2007. Born May 2003, Madeleine's family marked her 20th birthday this month.
2023-05-24 01:16