Today: May 04, 2024
Today: May 04, 2024

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Mexican officials say 3 bodies recovered in Baja California during search for 3 missing foreigners

Mexican authorities say three bodies have been recovered in an area of Baja California near where two Australians and an American went missing last weekend

Houston braces for flooding to worsen in wake of storms

The Houston area was under threat of worsening flood conditions Saturday, a day after heavy storms slammed the region and authorities warned those in low-lying areas to evacuate ahead of an expected “catastrophic” surge of water

The UN warns Sudan's warring parties that Darfur risks starvation and death if aid isn't allowed in

The United Nations food agency is waring Sudan’s warring parties that there is a serious risk of widespread starvation and death if they don’t allow humanitarian aid into the vast western region

Noah Hanifin breaks late tie, Golden Knights beat Stars 2-0 to force Game 7

Noah Hanifin broke a scoreless tie at 9:54 of the third period, Adin Hill stopped 23 shots and the defending champion Vegas Golden Knights kept alive their season by beating the Dallas Stars 2-0 on Friday night to force Game 7

Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas vows to continue his bid for an 11th term despite bribery indictment

Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife have been indicted on conspiracy and bribery charges in connection with a federal probe into their ties with the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan

Marijuana backers eye proposed federal regulatory change as an aid to legalizing pot in more states

A federal proposal to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug has raised the hopes of some pot backers that more states will embrace cannabis

Investing guru Warren Buffett draws thousands, but Charlie Munger's zingers will be missed

Tens of thousands of people are expected to flock to Omaha, Nebraska, to soak up wisdom from investing wizard Warren Buffett

Bystander livestreams during Charlotte standoff show an ever-growing appetite for social media video

A deadly shootout in Charlotte that left five dead illustrates how smartphone-wielding bystanders don’t always run for cover when bullets start to fly

Biden and Trump offer worlds-apart contrasts on issues in 2024's rare contest between 2 presidents

It hasn't happened in almost anyone's lifetime: two presidents squaring off in one election

Miami Marlins working on trade that would send 2B Luis Arraez to the San Diego Padres

The Miami Marlins are working on a trade that would send second baseman Luis Arraez to the San Diego Padres

Paolo Banchero scores 27 points, Magic overcome Mitchell's 50 to beat Cavs 103-96 and force Game 7

Paolo Banchero scored 10 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Orlando Magic hold off the Cleveland Cavaliers 103-96 and force a decisive Game 7 in the their first-round NBA playoff series

Canucks advance to 2nd round, beating Predators 1-0 in Game 6 on Pius Suter's late goal

Pius Suter scored with 1:39 left and the Vancouver Canucks advanced to the second round of the NHL playoffs with a 1-0 victory over the Nashville Predators on Friday night in Game 6

Russia says it has driven Ukrainian army from 211 square miles of territory this year

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said his troops had taken control of 547 square kilometres (211 square miles) of territory this year in what he called Russia's "new regions,"

Indonesia to permanently relocate 10,000 people after Ruang volcano eruptions

JAKARTA (Reuters) - The Indonesian government will permanently relocate almost 10,000 residents after a series of explosive eruptions of the Ruang volcano has raised concerns about the dangers of

Mexico peso to navigate between firm economy and political doubts: Reuters poll

By Gabriel Burin BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Mexico's peso is set to navigate between a relatively firm economy on one side and some political doubts on the other, with a small depreciation expected in

Indian wrestlers upset as Modi's party fields controversial lawmaker's son in polls

By Shivam Patel and Sakshi Dayal NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Top Indian Olympic wrestlers have criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party for fielding the son of their former federation chief in

Hershey tops first-quarter estimates on higher pricing

(Reuters) - Hershey exceeded Wall Street expectations for first-quarter sales and profit on Friday, benefiting from higher prices and steady consumer demand for its chocolates and candy.

Status of Uber, Lyft gig workers hinges on Massachusetts court fight

By Nate Raymond BOSTON (Reuters) - Massachusetts has become the latest front in a years-long battle in the United States over whether ride-share drivers for Uber and Lyft should be treated as

Top US Treasury official to travel to Singapore, Malaysia to discuss sanctions

By Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S.

ICC prosecutor calls for end to intimidation of staff, statement says

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The International Criminal Court's prosecutor's office called on Friday for an end to what it called intimidation of its staff, saying such threats could constitute an offence

Portugal's government fears road tolls defeat heralds political paralysis

By Sergio Goncalves LISBON (Reuters) - Portugal's new centre-right minority government has suffered its first setback in parliament as the far-right Chega party teamed up with the Socialists to end

North Macedonia voters express frustration ahead of elections

By Aleksandar Vasovic and Fatos Bytyci TETOVO, North Macedonia (Reuters) - Ekrem Ramadani used to work in the once flourishing textile industry in the town of Tetovo in North Macedonia.

Major central banks linger in uneasy calm in April

By Karin Strohecker and Sumanta Sen LONDON (Reuters) - Interest rates at major central banks remained static in April as the prospect of higher-for-longer U.S.

Morning bid: Jobs test Fed relief, Apple buyback bump

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan The strength of the U.S. labor market will give Wall Street's interest rate relief a reality check on Friday, but Apple's monster

Norway keeps rates on hold, may extend tight policy

OSLO (Reuters) -Norway's central bank kept interest rates on hold at 4.50% on Friday, as unanimously expected by analysts, and said a tight monetary policy stance may be needed for somewhat longer

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