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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 Petri…
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…
United States. Municipal governments across several states declared overnight snow emergencies and activated winter parking bans this week to enable curb-to-curb plowing and maintain emergency access. Officials in Chicag…
Chicago, Denver and Syracuse saw significant snowfall this week, disrupting travel and operations. Saturday's storm produced record November totals in Chicago with 8.7 inches at O'Hare and widespread cancellations; resid…
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, speak…
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 member…
Hallandale Beach, Florida, U.S. and Ukrainian officials met Sunday together for four- to five-hour talks to negotiate revisions to a proposed peace framework intended to end Russia’s 2022 invasion. Secretary of State Mar…
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…
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. resident…
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. — Joseph Locandro scored 19 points as Maryland-Eastern Shore beat Gwynedd Mercy 84-60 on Saturday, also contributing seven rebounds while teammates Dorion Staples and Chris Flippin added notable all-ar…
Rochester, Minnesota — A multi-region winter storm moved across the United States this weekend, producing heavy snow, freezing rain and damaging winds that disrupted travel and prompted official warnings. National Weathe…
California, Governor Gavin Newsom’s housing production has fallen short of pledged targets, with state figures showing 737,295 privately owned housing units built under the 3.5 million-by-2025 pledge, roughly one-fifth o…
United States, Small Business Saturday mobilized shoppers at local stores across the country this weekend, boosting foot traffic and holiday sales for independent retailers. Vendors, shop owners and city organizers promo…
Washington — Representative Troy Nehls of Texas announced Saturday that he will not seek reelection and intends to leave Congress after the current term. Nehls posted the decision on social media, saying he discussed it …
WASHINGTON — On Nov. 29, U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela "should be considered closed in its entirety," giving no further details. The statement follow…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump pardoned former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández on Friday and secured his release from a U.S. prison on Dec. 1. Hernández was convicted in March 2024 of conspiring to import …
Washington, United States officials paused visa issuance for Afghan passport holders and halted asylum decisions this week on Friday after a man from Afghanistan allegedly shot two National Guard members near the White H…
Washington — President Donald Trump announced Friday he will grant a full pardon to former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was convicted in a U.S. court in March 2024 of conspiring to import cocaine and la…
Indiana Senator Michael Bohacek announced this week that he will oppose a Republican-led redistricting plan after President Donald Trump used an offensive slur for people with intellectual disabilities to describe Minnes…
United States — Small businesses across the country prepared for Small Business Saturday, as local shops promoted sales, seeking holiday customers. Communities from Southaven, Miss., to Las Vegas and Dayton staged local …
Washington. President Donald Trump spoke by phone last week with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to discuss a possible in-person meeting, U.S. and international outlets reported. The call, which Reuters and Xinhua sa…
Washington — President Donald Trump announced this week a permanent pause on migration from what he called “third world” countries and ordered a review of green cards issued to people from 19 nations after a Washington s…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday announced he is terminating executive orders and documents that former President Joe Biden signed using an autopen, saying 92% of such records are invalid. Trump posted the d…
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 Govern…
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…