Billy Crystal and more Hollywood stars share devastation from LA fires
Hollywood stars are sharing the devastation caused by the California fires and sharing "prayers and strength" for those affected.
Average US long-term mortgage rate inches up to 6.93% for fourth straight increase
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate ticked up again this week, remaining at its highest level since July. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate loan rate rose to 6.93% from 6.91% last week, according ...
5.8-magnitude earthquake shakes El Salvador; no initial reports of damage
A strong earthquake drove frightened residents of El Salvador’s capital into the streets, but there was no immediate report of damage or deaths ...
California fires live updates: Palisades Fire one of most destructive in LA history
At least five people are dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically ...
Johnny Gaudreau's number will be retired by the junior USHL's Dubuque Fighting Saints
Johnny Gaudreau's jersey number will be retired by his junior hockey team at a ceremony this weekend honoring him and his late brother, Matthew ...
Guyana to seek help from UN's top court as Venezuela vies for control of disputed territory
Guyana’s government says it will seek help from the United Nations’ top court to deter plans by neighboring Venezuela to elect a governor to rule its western Essequibo region, an area rich in resource ...
Elon Musk to host chat with German far-right leader, adding to fears of his political meddling
Tech billionaire Elon Musk is preparing to host a live-streamed chat on his social media platform X with a leader of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany party ...
Rwanda’s Paul Kagame urges Congo to negotiate with M23 rebels after they seize strategic towns
President Paul Kagame of Rwanda has urged Congolese authorities to negotiate with a violent rebel group that has seized key towns in eastern Congo in recent days, widening its control over the region ...
Michelle Obama doesn't attend state funeral for Jimmy Carter
“Former First Lady Michelle Obama is not in attendance at President Carter’s National Funeral Service," according to the statement from spokesperson Crystal Carson. "Mrs. Obama sends her thoughts and ...
DA Fani Willis appeals her disqualification from Trump's Georgia election interference case
Fulton County DA Fani Willis has asked the Georgia Supreme Court to reverse her disqualification from the election ...
Pacific Palisades is no stranger to fire concerns – or California’s home insurance problem
An executive summary of the plan that was previously released mentioned Pacific Palisades by name, noting that "strong winds, notably the Santa Ana winds, can swiftly spread flames, posing threats to ...
Spacecraft buzzes Mercury's north pole and beams back stunning photos
The European and Japanese robotic explorer swooped as close as 183 miles (295 kilometers) above Mercury's night side before passing directly over the planet's north pole. The European Space Agency ...