PANMUNJOM, Korea — South Korea is reportedly broadcasting on loudspeakers into North Korea news of the recent escape of a North Korean soldier who was shot five times by his former colleagues as he dashed across the rivals’ border, part of Seoul’s psychological warfare against the North. South Korea’s Yonhap […]
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Kumail Nanjiani on the real-life drama behind “The Big Sick”
Kumail Nanjiani is best known playing software engineer Dinesh in the HBO comedy “Silicon Valley.” He also co-wrote and starred in “The Big Sick.” It’s one of the highest-grossing independent movies of the year, and one of the most critically-acclaimed. It’s based on the real-life courtship between Nanjiani and his […]
Trump makes “Pocahontas” remark at Navajo code talkers event, referring to Sen. Warren
Last Updated Nov 27, 2017 4:22 PM EST President Donald Trump lashed out at a frequent foe of his while hosting an event for Native American code talkers at the White House Monday, honoring war heroes who used their native language to outwit the enemy and protect U.S. battlefield communications […]
Melania Trump unveils White House Christmas decorations
Last Updated Nov 27, 2017 12:10 PM EST First lady Melania Trump on Monday unveiled the White House Christmas decorations whose theme reflects 200 years of holiday traditions at the White House. “The President, Barron, and I are very excited for our first Christmas in the White House,” she said […]
Deal between Tennessee, Schiano apparently falls apart after protests
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee is no longer pursuing Ohio State defensive coordinator Greg Schiano to be the school’s new head coach, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke Sunday on condition of anonymity because none of the negotiations were intended to be made public […]
The prince behind Saudi Arabia reforms
What’s happening in Saudi Arabia is not a revolution — some crimes are still punished with beheading, and women still need permission from a male relative to travel overseas. But things are changing here. Authorities earlier this year lifted a ban on female drivers, and allowed women to into sports […]
Memphis to mediate statue’s fate with Confederate vets group
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A city attorney says Memphis, Tennessee, and the Sons of Confederate Veterans will enter mediation over the removal of a statue of Nathan Bedford Forrest from a public park. The Commercial Appeal reports that Memphis City Council Attorney Allan Wade announced the mediation Tuesday. Wade also recommended […]
Trump hits Sen. Warren with “Pocahontas” jab at Navajo event
President Trump lashed out at a frequent foe of his while hosting an event for Native American code talkers at the White House Monday, honoring war heroes who used their native language to outwit the enemy and protect U.S. battlefield communications during battle in World Wars I and II. Mr. […]
Volcano alert at highest level as danger zone expands
KARANGASEM, Indonesia — Indonesian authorities ordered a mass evacuation of people Monday from an expanded danger zone around an erupting volcano on Bali that has forced the island’s international airport to close, stranding tens of thousands of travelers. Mount Agung has been hurling clouds of white and dark gray ash […]
Miss South Africa Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters wins Miss Universe
LAS VEGAS — The woman representing South Africa won the Miss Universe crown Sunday. Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, who recently earned a business management degree, was crowned during the event at The AXIS theater at Planet Hollywood casino-resort on the Las Vegas Strip. The runner-up was Miss Colombia Laura Gonzalez, while the second […]