Gainesville, Fla. — Florida hired Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall Sunday, finalizing a six-year contract after moving on from Lane Kiffin earlier this week. University officials and a person familiar with the search, speaking to the AP, confirmed Sumrall will remain with Tulane for its upcoming American Athletic Conference title...
Washington, prosecutors announced Friday that charges were upgraded to first-degree murder after Specialist Sarah Beckstrom died from wounds sustained when a suspect allegedly shot two West Virginia National Guard members near the White House on Wednesday afternoon. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro named Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, as the...
Washington, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced Friday that prosecutors upgraded charges against Rahmanullah Lakanwal to first-degree murder after one of two National Guard members shot near the White House died. Specialist Sarah Beckstrom died and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe remains hospitalized in critical condition. Pirro said Lakanwal used a .357...
United States — Law enforcement and officials reported several events this week. In Waterloo, Iowa, police probed multiple Thanksgiving shots fired at homes with no injuries reported and assisted a drive providing elementary students with winter clothing. In Washington, a U.S. attorney upgraded charges to first‑degree murder after one National...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Governors placed friendly wagers and forecasters warned of winter weather ahead of Saturday’s rivalry between No. 1 Ohio State and No. 15 Michigan at noon. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer exchanged state-branded snack items, while former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel wagered...
United States: Retailers reported increased demand for real Christmas trees as tariffs on imported artificial trees raised prices and shoppers bought trees on Black Friday. Farmers opened seasonal lots, including a Neenah retailer starting its 50th season, and local markets and Boy Scout sales reported strong inventory. In Fayetteville and...
Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Multiple NCAA teams prepare for scheduled nonconference matchups this week, with previews detailing records, player statistics and matchup edges across eight reported games. Buffalo faces Hampton in Bayamon; Montana meets Utah; Akron plays Milwaukee; Marquette hosts Oklahoma; Charlotte plays Richmond; South Dakota meets Air Force; Colorado meets...
Washington, President Donald Trump announced this week he will permanently pause migration from 'Third World' countries and seek to end federal benefits to noncitizens, denaturalize migrants accused of undermining domestic tranquility, and deport those deemed public charges or security risks. He posted the measures on Truth Social on Nov. 27–28...
Washington — The U.S. government announced a series of immigration and security measures after a November shooting near the White House. Federal authorities charged 29‑year‑old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal with first‑degree murder after he shot two National Guard members; one soldier died and another remains critically injured. The administration ordered...
United States: Donald Trump said Thursday that U.S. forces would "very soon" begin operations by land against suspected Venezuelan drug traffickers during Thanksgiving remarks to troops at Mar-a-Lago. U.S. forces have carried out more than 20 strikes on alleged smuggling vessels since early September, reported about 85% interdiction at sea...
