Kennedy Center postponed planned repairs despite known structural problems, former employees say
Kennedy Center officials had long been aware of serious structural problems that they cited as new problems after the abrupt decision to close the performing arts venue this month, a group of former employees allege in a letter to Congress. The…
Germany’s AfD is so extreme it repels other far-right parties
The rise of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) is causing widespread concern, including in unexpected quarters: other far-right European parties. While the German party is gaining record support at home, some of its closest ideological allies elsewhere in…
The story of the first CIA officers in Afghanistan after 9/11 and the Russian helicopter that transported them
Twenty-five years ago, a Soviet-designed helicopter crossed the mountains of Afghanistan carrying the first CIA officers sent to the country after the attacks on September 11, 2001, marking the first step in the American response that would soon become…
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White House airs disturbing ad on Fox News, and it could be a serious abuse of power – BuzzFeed
The White House is releasing a disturbing ad on Fox News, and it could be a serious abuse of power BuzzFeed New Trump-Centered, Taxpayer-Funded ‘Love Me’ Ad Campaign Hits the Airwaves CBS News ‘Every taxpayer… should be…
Several people arrested on suspicion of explosives offenses near British base used by US forces
Police in the west of England said several men were arrested on suspicion of committing explosives offenses near an air base often used by US forces. A number of properties have been evacuated in the Whelford area of Gloucestershire in southern England…
Bipartisan group of senators urges Trump to disinvite Putin from G20
A bipartisan group of 14 senators urged President Donald Trump Thursday evening to disinvite Russian President Vladimir Putin from the G20 summit in Miami next December. “President Putin bears full responsibility for launching Russia’s full-scale…
Pope Leo draws 800,000 people to central Paris for open-air mass in iconic square
PARIS (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people packed Paris’ iconic Champs-Élysées avenue to attend an open-air mass with Pope Leo XIV on Saturday, a sign of the Catholic Church’s enduring appeal in this once staunchly Catholic but officially…
Doctor Idris Evans was fatally stabbed in his bed by an intruder. What we know
A Pittsburgh pediatrician was fatally stabbed and his wife was seriously injured in their bed after midnight Thursday. Questions remain about the apprehended suspect’s potential motive and whether he knew the doctor. Dr. Idris Evans, 46, and his…
Former American Idol contestant told lover he dreamed of killing his wife, murder trial says | Ohio
The former Ohio pastor and American Idol contestant accused of fatally shooting his wife fantasized to his then-lover about killing his wife and sent her AI-generated love songs, according to evidence presented at trial this week. Caleb Flynn, 40, is on…