I-5 closure in Portland ends early, lane opening begins Wednesday evening
The Oregon Department of Transportation announced Wednesday afternoon that a construction project that would close southbound Interstate 5 through Portland’s Rose Quarter would end early. Crews will begin the process of reopening lanes and ramps…
Military ordered to prepare for possible strikes on Iran as Trump mulls timing
The big picture: If major combat operations resume, they are expected to include massive bombardments on Iranian energy, infrastructure and nuclear targets, sources said. The resumption of war in the next three to four weeks could influence the midterm…
Spanish pensioner whose deportation sparked nationwide protests has died, union says – BBC News Africa
Spanish pensioner whose deportation sparked nationwide protests has died, union says BBC “Maricarmen”, whose expulsion angered the Spanish, dies at 87 The New York Times The 87-year-old deported woman who triggered Spain’s snap elections has died…
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro could face new charges this week – BBC News Africa
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro could face new charges this week BBC Exclusive: Nicolás Maduro and his wife should face new charges for alleged torture of Americans CNN Nicolás Maduro and his wife are expected to face new charges related to…
Dad wanted for mother’s fatal push in New York, baby brought flowers to reconcile with domestic violence
The father wanted for allegedly pushing his ex-girlfriend and their 5-month-old daughter from a 15th-floor balcony brought her flowers that day to reconcile after being accused of two domestic violence attacks, sources say. Angel Carrasco, 31, allegedly…
The 87-year-old woman whose deportation sparked nationwide protests in Spain has died
MADRID — María del Carmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction from her longtime home in Madrid sparked protests across Spain and sparked a political crisis, died Wednesday while hospitalized. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez led the way on…
Fed officials expect another rate hike will be needed this year (meeting minutes)
Most Federal Reserve officials expect another interest rate hike will be needed this year to combat inflation, according to minutes released Wednesday from the central bank’s latest meeting. Officials unanimously agreed that inflation remained high…
Mayor Nithya Raman’s campaign messages remove ‘fascist liars’ video criticizing LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell
LOS ANGELES (KABC)– “Only you can stop the fascist liars,” said Nithya Raman and content creator Ed Choi, who is supporting Raman for mayor. The comment was made in a video produced by Choi and implies that fascist liars include the Los Angeles…
Trump: “I could have done very bad things” to Hillary, Obama and Biden
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Scott Bessent spit in his food, exploded at DC restaurateur after being confronted by protesters: report
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