ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — While traveling in Africa, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson struck a cautious tone Thursday on the prospect of U.S.-North Korean negotiations. The top U.S. diplomat made it clear that massive bilateral breakthroughs were not to happen overnight. “We are a long ways from negotiations,” Tillerson said. […]
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Eye Opener: Another ferocious nor’easter buries East Coast
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Researcher claims “convincing” new evidence in Amelia Earhart mystery
A new forensic analysis indicates that bones found on a remote South Pacific island in 1940 are very likely those of legendary American aviator Amelia Earhart, according to a researcher at the University of Tennessee. A statement released by the university says the analysis showed that the bones “have more […]
Report reveals staggering deficiencies at VA hospital in D.C.
A new report from a Veterans Affairs watchdog slammed the department’s leadership, blaming “failed leadership” and a “climate of complacency” for putting patients at risk at a Washington, D.C., VA hospital. The watchdog said that at least three program offices had sufficient information to inform Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin, […]
Reeling Northeast starts digging out from 2nd major storm in week
The second major nor’easter in less than a week moved up the East Coast early Thursday, dumping heavy snow and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses from Pennsylvania to New England. The storm is being blamed for at least one death. Some places saw more […]
U.S. issues travel warning for popular Mexican tourist city
MEXICO CITY — The U.S. Embassy in Mexico has issued a new travel alert for the Caribbean resort city of Playa del Carmen, where an explosion on a tourist ferry injured 26 people last month. The embassy says in an alert posted on its website that it received information Wednesday about […]
Powerball winning numbers announced for $348 million jackpot
The winning Powerball numbers are 6, 13, 19, 36 and 51 and the Powerball number is 18. The jackpot is $348 million. There is a one-time cash option of $207 million. If there is no winner, the next drawing will be Saturday. Tickets cost $2. Sales time cut-offs vary by […]
Herbalist charged in death of boy with diabetes
LOS ANGELES — An herbalist who touted natural cures that helped him overcome cancer has been charged in the 2014 death of a 13-year-old diabetic boy who prosecutors said he treated with herbal oils instead of insulin. The suspect, 83-year-old Timothy Morrow, advised the victim’s parents to treat their son […]
Bomb squad responds to Houston airport, police say
Last Updated Mar 7, 2018 9:25 PM EST Part of Terminal C at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas, was evacuated after a bomb dog detected an unattended bag, Houston police said Wednesday. Officials said a bomb squad was on the scene investigating. A social media image […]
Trump allegedly discussed witnesses’ interactions with special counsel: Report
Special counsel Robert Mueller is aware of two conversations President Trump had in which he asked witnesses in the Russia investigation about matters discussed with the special counsel, according to The New York Times on Wednesday night. The Times based the story on three people familiar with the interactions. The […]