Tag: U.S. news
Eddie Palmieri, pioneering Latin jazz musician and Grammy winner, dies at 88
Eddie Palmieri, the avant-garde musician who was one of the most innovative artists of rumba and Latin jazz, has died. He was 88.Fania Records...
Fort Stewart army base shooting raises questions about military gun policies
A shooting that injured five soldiers at one of the country's largest military bases on Wednesday has resurfaced questions about a long-standing army policy...
‘Weapons’ spins small town into chaos that mirrors real life, humor and all
LOS ANGELES – If there’s one thing Zach Cregger learned while writing and directing his upcoming horror movie “Weapons,” it’s that the best laughs...
Trump moves to shut down NASA missions that measure carbon dioxide and plant health
The Trump administration is moving to shut down two NASA missions that monitor a potent greenhouse gas and plant health, potentially shutting off an...
Restoration of torn-down Confederate monument will cost $10 million over 2 years, military says
ARLINGTON, Va. – Restoring a memorial to the Confederacy that was removed from Arlington National Cemetery at the recommendation of Congress will cost roughly...
Trump wields influence over GOP and keeps potential successors vying for his favor
WASHINGTON – Although President Donald Trump has not directly said he thinks JD Vance should be the heir to his “Make America Great Again”...
US is auctioning $325M Russian superyacht Amadea, which boasts 8 state rooms, helipad, gym and spa
WASHINGTON – The United States is auctioning off the $325 million luxury superyacht Amadea, its first sale of a seized Russian superyacht since the...
MLB is calling up its first female umpire, promoting Jen Pawol for Saturday’s Marlins-Braves game
Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.FILE - Home plate umpire Jen Pawol calls a strike during the third inning of a spring...
Homeland Security removes age limits for ICE recruits to boost hiring for Trump deportations
WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday that it is removing age limits for new hires at the agency responsible for immigration...
US Open singles champions will get a record $5 million in 2025 and total compensation is up 20%
Prize money at the U.S. Open will rise to nearly $85 million across all competitions this year, including a record $5 million each to...