Academy Award-winning actress and director Jodie Foster says that, in the wake of growing allegations about sexual harassment and assault, a time of “truth and reconciliation” — similar to what followed the end of apartheid in South Africa — may be needed. Foster, appearing on “CBS This Morning” on Monday, […]
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What happens if the bitcoin bubble pops?
The enormous run-up in bitcoin’s price this year has spurred talk that it’s a bubble bound to burst. That sounds ominous. But take heart: If bitcoin’s bubble pops, the pain likely will be restricted to those who bet on the cryptocurrency — and not harm the wider market and economy […]
NYC bombing: What we know about the suspect
Last Updated Dec 11, 2017 11:55 AM EST NEW YORK — New York City police have identified the suspect in an explosion in a crowded subway corridor near the Port Authority bus terminal Monday morning as 27-year-old Akayed Ullah. Police say Ullah was carrying an “improvised low-tech explosive device” when it […]
Explosion rocks NYC commuter hub
Last Updated Dec 11, 2017 12:29 PM EST NEW YORK — A man detonated an improvised explosive device in an underground passageway at a major commuter hub in New York City Monday morning, officials said. New York Police Commissioner James O’Neill identified the suspect as Akayed Ullah, 27, who sustained […]
Explosion rocks major NYC commuter hub
Last Updated Dec 11, 2017 12:29 PM EST NEW YORK — A man detonated an improvised explosive device in an underground passageway at a major commuter hub in New York City Monday morning, officials said. New York Police Commissioner James O’Neill identified the suspect as Akayed Ullah, 27, who sustained […]
NYC terror attack suspect claims he did it for ISIS
NEW YORK — A man detonated an improvised explosive device in an underground passageway at a major commuter hub in New York City Monday morning, officials said. New York Police Commissioner James O’Neill identified the suspect as Akayed Ullah, 27, who sustained injuries from the blast and was in police […]
New discoveries revealed from tombs in Luxor, Egypt
The discovery of two ancient tombs in the southern Egyptian city of Luxor is spurring new hope for the country’s troubled tourism industry. The tombs, which date back thousands of years, contain a trove of priceless artifacts. They are part of a string of recent discoveries around Egypt shedding new […]
Golden Globes: Complete list of nominations
Guillermo del Toro’s fantasy “The Shape of Water” leads the race for the 75th annual Golden Globe Awards, with seven nominations, including Best Motion Picture (Drama), Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor and Actress. The nominations were announced Monday morning. Other nominees for Best Picture (Drama) were “Call Me By Your […]
Explosion rocks NYC commuter hub in attempted terror attack
Last Updated Dec 11, 2017 10:44 AM EST NEW YORK — A man detonated an improvised explosive device in an underground passageway at a major commuter hub in New York City Monday morning, officials said. New York Police Commissioner James O’Neill identified the suspect as Akayed Ullah, 27, who sustained […]
Putin flies into Syria, hugs Assad and declares victory
Last Updated Dec 11, 2017 8:21 AM EST MOSCOW — Declaring a victory in Syria, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday visited a Russian military air base in the country and announced a partial pullout of Russian forces from the Mideast nation. Putin’s visit marks his first trip to Syria, […]