Humanitarian workers, doctors describe ‘horrific’ situation in Rafah as Israel intensifies strikes

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that a U.S. threat to withhold some arms would not prevent Israel from continuing its offensive in Gaza, indicating it might proceed with an invasion of the packed city of Rafah against the wishes of…

NY v. Trump day nine: Michael Cohen’s banker takes the stand following week of dramatic testimony

Michael Cohen’s former banker Gary Farro is expected to return to the witness stand on this morning to detail Cohen’s frantic effort to set up a shell company to pay Stormy Daniels $130,000 for her silence ahead of the 2016 election. Former National…

Judge rejects Trump effort to pause Jan. 6 civil lawsuits while criminal case is ongoing

A federal judge has rejected an effort by former President Donald Trump to pause several civil lawsuits filed against him seeking to hold him accountable for his actions leading up to the Jan. 6 riot, according to a newly posted ruling. Trump had…

US forces destroy 80 drones, at least six ballistic missiles

U.S. military forces destroyed 80 drones and at least six ballistic missiles out of the more than 300 launched from Iran, according to CENTCOM Sunday. The drone number is an update from Saturday evening, when the U.S. said it had intercepted 70…

Marijuana Campaigners in Germany lit celebratory joints

Marijuana campaigners in Germany lit celebratory joints on Monday as the country legalized possession of small amounts of cannabis for recreational use - a step that hasn't ended the debate over the drug. The German Cannabis Association, which…

O.J. Simpson dead at 76

O.J. Simpson, the former NFL star and broadcaster whose athletic achievements and fame were eclipsed by his 1995 acquittal in the brutal killings of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman, has died of cancer, his family…

Tens of thousands rally in Tel Aviv demanding Gaza hostage deal

Opponents of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu say 100,000 people have rallied against the government and to demand a Gaza hostage deal.The rallies in Tel Aviv and other cities came after the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) recovered the body of hostage…

New Jersey, New York City rocked by 4.8 magnitude earthquake

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake rocked the Northeast Friday morning, shaking buildings from Philadelphia to New Jersey to New York City to Connecticut to Westchester, New York. The earthquake was centered near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, according to…

Two bodies recovered at bridge collapse site

Two bodies were recovered from a red pickup truck found in the water near the middle span of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key bridge after it was struck by cargo ship, partially collapsing the span on Tuesday, Maryland State Police said during a press…

Joe Lieberman, former Senator and No Labels chairman dies at 82

Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut died on Wednesday due to complications from a fall, according to a statement issued by his family. The news comes as a shock to the political world. As late as last week, Joe Lieberman was on television,…