Russia vows ‘military response’ to US missile deployments in Germany
Russia is preparing military countermeasures in response to the planned U.S. deployment of longer-range, ground-based missiles in Germany, the Russian deputy foreign minister said Thursday, adding that the U.S. move was “destructive to regional safety and strategic stability.”
Las Vegas heat breaks records and stuns even the forecasters
LAS VEGAS — For their anniversary road trip through the West, an escape from the humid misery of a Louisiana summer, Tyson and Adeline Maddox rented a glimmering convertible.
Inflation cooled further in June, welcome news for the fed and consumers
The consumer price index climbed at a moderate pace in June compared with a year earlier and fell on a monthly basis, welcome news for Federal Reserve officials who are watching for further evidence that they have wrestled rapid inflation under control.
At high-stakes news conference, Biden vows to ‘finish the job’
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden found himself increasingly isolated Thursday as a small group of his longtime aides and advisers have become convinced that he will have to make what they see as the painful but inevitable decision to abandon his campaign for reelection, according to three people who have been briefed on the matter.
US and allies target Russian bots working to spread propaganda
The Justice Department said Tuesday that it had moved to disrupt a covert Russian influence operation that used artificial intelligence to spread propaganda in the United States, Europe and Israel with the goal of undermining support for Ukraine and stoking internal political divisions.
Rising frustration in Houston after millions lost power in storm
HOUSTON — The sun felt hotter than usual in Houston this week, as millions of sweltering residents emerged from the rapid thrashing of Hurricane Beryl to face a prolonged power outage — the largest ever seen by the city’s utility, according to the state’s lieutenant governor.
US and allies aim to forge commitments to Ukraine that will endure
WASHINGTON — The United States and its NATO allies have agreed that Ukraine should have an “irreversible” path to membership in the alliance, enshrining the phrase in a document that was released Wednesday during the alliance’s summit in Washington.
With launch of new rocket, Europe rejoins the space race
At long last, Europe’s eagerly awaited rocket has earned its wings.
Russian court orders arrest of Yulia Navalnaya, Navalny’s widow
A Russian court Tuesday ordered the arrest of the self-exiled widow of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, accusing her of “participating in an extremist community.”
Prosecutors to seek to indict Weinstein on new sex crimes charges
Manhattan prosecutors Tuesday said they were “actively pursuing” additional allegations of sexual assault against disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein ahead of a new trial that is likely to begin in the fall.
Is organic produce worth the higher price?
In 2022, organics accounted for 15% of all fruit and vegetable sales in the United States despite being far pricier than conventional produce.
Parkinson’s expert visited the White House 8 times in 8 months
An expert on Parkinson’s disease from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center visited the White House eight times in eight months from last summer through this spring, including at least once for a meeting with President Joe Biden’s physician, according to official visitor logs.
Boeing agrees to plead guilty to felony in deal with justice department
WASHINGTON — Boeing agreed Sunday to plead guilty to a felony charge of conspiring to defraud the federal government over two fatal crashes of the 737 Max in 2018 and 2019, according to a late-night court filing.
In Las Vegas, a violent sport sparks controversy
LAS VEGAS — When the meaty palm of Vasil Kamotskii, a 360-pound, 34-year-old pig farmer from Siberia known as Dumpling, struck the tender cheek of the man who faced him, it sounded like a thunderclap. Dumpling didn’t appear to expend much effort — he swung lazily, the way you might bat a fly. But it was enough to send his opponent, Kamil Marusarz, a 26-year-old from Orland Park, Illinois, toppling to the ground.
After statement win, Canada’s men’s national team may never look the same
ARLINGTON, Texas — One by one, Canada’s players left their dressing room, some arm in arm, some with open cans of cold beer in hand.
As the EV revolution slows, Ferrari enters the race
MARANELLO, Italy — Gliding on robotic haulers, a line of Ferrari frames maneuvers through a gleaming new factory in northern Italy. At each station, engineers in cherry-red uniforms add a component — an engine block, a dashboard, a steering wheel — as they transform the bodies into hybrid vehicles. Up next: fully electric.
After 9 months of war, Israelis call for a cease-fire deal and elections
JERUSALEM — Israelis on Sunday marked nine months since the devastating Hamas-led attack of Oct. 7 and the start of the ensuing war in the Gaza Strip with a nationwide day of anti-government protests at a time that many here view as a pivotal juncture in the conflict.
For older people who are lonely, is the solution a robot friend?
In the months after her husband of 65 years died, Dorothy Elicati said she did nothing but cry.
Top House Democrats privately say Biden must go as allies insist he must do more
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s base of support among key Democrats on Capitol Hill began to crumble Sunday as a half-dozen top members of the House privately told colleagues he should withdraw from the presidential race amid growing concerns about his age and ability to win reelection.
French election yields deadlock as left surges and far right comes up short
PARIS — France faced a hung parliament and deep political uncertainty after the three main political groups of the left, center and right emerged from snap legislative elections Sunday with large shares of the vote but nothing approaching an absolute majority.
