Washington. Authorities charged Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, with first-degree murder after a November 26 shooting near the White House that killed one National Guardsman and critically wounded another. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other officials said investigators believe Lakanwal was radicalized after arriving in the United States in...
FAYETTEVILLE, The University of Arkansas hired Ryan Silverfield as its 35th head football coach Sunday, the school announced. He replaces Sam Pittman, who was fired in September after a 2-3 start, and interim Bobby Petrino, who lost seven games. Silverfield, promoted at Memphis in December 2019, compiled a 50-25 record,...
Washington: Elon Musk defended the H‑1B visa programme and praised Indian professionals' contributions to the US economy in a podcast interview this week. Speaking with Zerodha co‑founder Nikhil Kamath on Sunday, he said the United States has 'benefited immensely' from skilled Indians and clearly called for reforms to prevent outsourcing...
Washington — Lawmakers pressed for congressional reviews after a Washington Post report that a Sept. 2 U.S. strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat was followed by a second strike that killed survivors. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denies ordering "no survivors," and the White House says President Trump will "look into"...
West Palm Beach, Fla. — U.S. officials met Ukrainian negotiators this past weekend as President Donald Trump's envoys sought to advance a proposed peace framework and prepare for scheduled talks in Moscow with Russian leader Vladimir Putin this week. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared...
United States — Local farms, state governments, and community groups this holiday season supplied, selected, and cared for live Christmas trees while officials prepared ceremonial Capitol displays. Farmers reported high weekend sales, experts advised selection and watering practices, and charities used tree lots for recovery fundraising. Officials scheduled state tree...
United States meteorologists reported multiple winter systems impacting regions from the Northeast to the Intermountain West week. Coastal and inland storms brought rain, wind and accumulating snow, including lake-effect bands and mountain totals. Forecasters issued Winter Weather Advisories and cautioned about hazardous travel during morning commutes Monday and Tuesday. Observed...
Stockton, Four people were killed and ten others were injured when a gunman opened fire at a banquet hall during a child's birthday party on Saturday evening, officials said. The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office said roughly 14 people in total were struck by gunfire and deputies transported multiple victims...
Washington — The National Park Service said Tuesday it will begin charging international visitors an additional $100 at some selected popular U.S. parks and also exclude them from fee-free days reserved for U.S. residents; the agency cited staffing and budget shortfalls. Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz signed a contract extension after...
A senior Ukrainian delegation will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in Florida on Sunday to discuss Washington’s peace plan for ending Russia’s war, with presidential advisor Jaresh Kushner attending. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said talks based on Geneva points could outline steps toward a...
