North Korea’s government delegation of 22 high officials, led by the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, arrived with all the fanfare of a celebrity entourage in South Korea on Friday. The arrival, which was broadcast live on South Korean TV, came ahead of Friday night’s opening ceremony […]
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Winter Olympics 2018: Opening ceremony kicks off Pyeongchang Games
The 23rd Olympic Winter Games officially kicked off in Pyeongchang, South Korea, today, a glittery spectacle featuring a parade of participating nations. Although competition for the 2018 Winter Olympics began Thursday, the much-anticipated opening ceremony started today at 8 p.m. local time (6 a.m. ET), at the Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium […]
Two of the ISIS executioner ‘Beatles’ captured in Syria
Two notorious British ISIS members believed to be involved in the brutal torture and beheadings of Western hostages are being detained by U.S.-backed rebel forces in Syria, U.S. officials confirmed. The pair were part of a group of four ISIS members from the United Kingdom nicknamed “The Beatles” by their […]
Masked attacker sought in fatal stabbing of couple outside their NYC home
A masked attacker was being sought by New York City police Thursday night in connection with the stabbing deaths of a couple who was apparently ambushed as they arrived home from work on Wednesday evening, officials said. Stephenson Bonaparte, 65, and his wife, Hazel Brown, 59, were both stabbed multiple […]
Dems go back to their roots in 2018 message
After a year of contemplation and hand-wringing, Democrats have decided to go back to basics and return to their roots for the 2018 midterm cycle. Their message going into this election year is about the fundamentals of their party and the country. While Republicans are eager to run on issues […]
Congress on edge as midnight funding deadline nears
As the clock edged closer to midnight Thursday, when the government technically runs out of money, the timing of a Senate vote on a budget deal was still unclear, and members of the House, who would need to vote on what the Senate passes, were warned they might need to […]
Man hopeful after in-laws arrested for allegedly working with ex-wife to kidnap son
The parents of a woman accused of illegally keeping her 8-year-old son in Brazil and away from his father in Houston, Texas, have been arrested in Miami, Florida. Carlos and Jemima Guimaraes were apprehended by federal agents Wednesday at Miami’s airport after their flight landed from Brazil. The two now […]
Lawmaker slams Republicans over security clearances amid Porter scandal
A Democratic lawmaker is taking aim at his Republican colleagues following reports that White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter was able to continue to work in the West Wing despite being denied a permanent security clearance due to domestic abuse allegations made against him. In a letter released on Thursday, […]
Chilly temps expected for Olympics opening ceremony in Pyeongchang
It’s been a very chilly week in Pyeongchang so far, temperature dropped to minus 3 degrees Farenheit on Wednesday morning! On Saturday during a rehearsal for the opening ceremony, many attending in the audience had to leave because of the cold: The temperature was in the single digits with a […]
WATCH: WH says ‘we all could have done better’ dealing with Rob Porter
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