Trump vows to select Iran's new leader, but Tehran is digging in
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump declared he would be “personally involved” in selecting Iran’s next leader as U.S. and Israeli forces continued their bombardment of its government Thursday, even as officials ...Read more
How does Iran go about selecting a new supreme leader? And who is in the running?
The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Feb. 28, 2026, set off the process of selecting a new supreme leader. It is only the second such transition in the Islamic Republic’s 47-year history and the first since the ...Read more
Persian Gulf desalination plants could become military targets in regional war
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and neighboring countries in the Persian Gulf region use the fossil fuels under their desert lands not only to make money, but also to make drinking water. The petroleum they ...Read more
Britney Spears' Instagram page still down following her DUI arrest
Britney Spears' Instagram page is still down following her arrest for allegedly driving while under the influence.
The troubled Toxic singer, 44, was taken into custody by the California Highway Patrol at about 9.30pm on ...Read more
Delroy Lindo breaks silence on BAFTA n-word controversy
Delroy Lindo processed the BAFTA n-word incident in a "nanosecond".
The actor, 73, was on stage at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards in London when a racial slur was shouted from the audience by Tourette's sufferer John Davidson...Read more
Kelly Osbourne shares fun video with son Sidney after hitting back at body-shaming trolls
Kelly Osbourne has shared an uplifting video showing her with her three-year-old son Sidney after responding to what she described as "cruel" body-shaming comments about her appearance following the 2026 Brit Awards.
The ...Read more
Unknown substance found in Britney Spears' car being tested amid DUI arrest
An unknown substance was reportedly found in Britney Spears’ vehicle when the pop star was arrested for a DUI Wednesday night in California.
The substance is being tested and “will be part of the arrest,” as ...Read more
Michael Hiltzik: Trump's love affair with coal won't save the industry from extinction
He's a cute little fella, decked out in his reflective vest, hard hat and work boots, with his big eyes and a fixed grin.
Meet "Coalie," who joins the army of official and semiofficial mascots making government and ...Read more
After Warner Bros. merger, changes are coming to the historic Paramount lot. Here's what to expect
With Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. expected to saddle the combined company with $79 billion in debt, Paramount executives are looking to do away with redundant assets including real estate — and there ...Read more
Trader Joe's and Ralphs recall some frozen foods amid glass contamination concerns
Trader Joe’s, Ralphs and others have recalled some frozen food products amid concerns they may be contaminated with glass.
The recalls come weeks after Monrovia, California-based Trader Joe’s recalled batches of its ...Read more
Baltimore to close parks at night as sharpshooters work to thin deer herds
BALTIMORE — Baltimore will close multiple parks at night this month as federal sharpshooters move in to thin deer herds that officials say are overwhelming forests and choking off new tree growth.
The city’s ...Read more
Minneapolis council votes to give people more time to pay rent after ICE recedes
MINNEAPOLIS — A closely divided Minneapolis City Council on Thursday voted to temporarily give renters more time to pay rent and avoid eviction, although it was unclear whether Mayor Jacob Frey will support the idea.
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Europe commits to expanding Trump vows to select Iran's new leader, but Tehran is digging in
WASHINGTON — President Trump declared he would be “personally involved” in selecting Iran’s next leader as U.S. and Israeli forces continued their bombardment of its government Thursday, even as officials in ...Read more
Mass State Police trooper in $1,000 Target golf ball heist resigns
BOSTON — A trooper, who had taken a plea deal after being accused of stealing more than a $1,000 worth of merchandise — including golf balls — from Target, no longer works for Mass State Police.
Zachariah Kent ...Read more
After backlash, Trump fires Noem from DHS, makes her envoy to new Americas initiative
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will step down from her position to become special envoy for a new regional security initiative called the “Shield of the Americas,�...Read more
Trump removes Noem as DHS chief, installs GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s move Thursday to oust Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and replace her with Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin drew at least one Democrat’s support.
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Gov. Tim Walz orders flags at half-staff in honor of Minnesota soldier who died
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday ordered all U.S. and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings until sunset on the day of interment, in honor of Nicole Amor of White Bear Lake. Amor died ...Read more
Minnesota Democrats rejoice over Kristi Noem's firing
Not long after President Donald Trump announced he had fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday, Minnesota Democrats rushed to celebrate the news while calling for additional reforms and accountability.
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Gavin Newsom, legislative leaders support efforts to shore up election integrity
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, and Senate President pro Tem Monique Limon publicly entered the fight to preserve election integrity after President Donald Trump called on the ...Read more
First defendant sentenced in plot to bribe Feeding Our Future juror with $125,000 cash
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A Minneapolis man will spend nearly five years in prison for trying to bribe a juror with $120,000 cash during a Feeding Our Future trial in 2024.
Abdulkarim Shafii Farah, 25, was sentenced Wednesday ...Read more
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