Oil for repression: How Venezuela spent billions on a Cuban-backed security state
Venezuela’s vast oil wealth did more than sustain an ally in Havana. It helped finance a far-reaching intelligence and security apparatus — one tied to allegations of torture, political persecution and social control �...Read more
Analysis: 9 House races move toward Democrats
WASHINGTON — Three months after Inside Elections shifted a dozen House race ratings toward Democrats, nine more are moving the same way as Republicans look to defend their narrow House majority.
The national atmosphere...Read more
University of Michigan named possible Defense Department partner amid federal probes
DETROIT — The federal Defense Department has named the University of Michigan as a potential partner institution for service members' higher education in a memorandum by Secretary Pete Hegseth despite multiple federal ...Read more
Cesar Chavez Day events canceled across US after 'crushing' sexual abuse report
Newly uncovered allegations that Cesar Chavez, the farming labor leader, sexually assaulted minors decades ago are prompting cancellations of annual celebrations of his March 31 birthday, which is a federal holiday.
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Taylor Frankie Paul admits she's 'struggling' amid domestic violence probe
NEW YORK — Taylor Frankie Paul has broken her silence after it was revealed she is being investigated for domestic assault over alleged incidents involving ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen.
“Honestly, just like, my heart...Read more
Airfares set to take off as fuel prices fly
Just like regular consumers at the gas station, airlines refueling in Los Angeles are being forced to adjust to higher prices at the pump.
Jet fuel prices have shot up, and experts say airfares are following suit.
With a...Read more
'Temperament matters': Senators question Homeland Security nominee at confirmation hearing
WASHINGTON — At a Senate hearing Wednesday to consider the confirmation of Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., as Homeland Security secretary, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., opened by asking whether "a man with anger issues" can set...Read more
BTS to make US chat show return on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
BTS will appear on back-to-back episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon next week.
The K-pop superstars - made up of RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook - will feature on the NBC show on both ...Read more
'Perversion of justice': Diddy's lawyers just filed an appeal
Sean “Diddy” Combs is not going quietly into his prison sentence.
Despite receiving the good news that his release date was pushed up, the fallen rapper’s lawyers filed an appeal on Friday, TMZ reports.
The music ...Read more
ICE, Iran and Israel: Kentucky's Democratic Senate candidates debate issues, how to flip the state blue
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Four Democrats running to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell debated Tuesday night on how they could flip the script and win a U.S. Senate in Kentucky — something that hasn’t been done since 1992.
Former ...Read more
Temple Israel first responders detail what happened inside synagogue
DETROIT — When first responders arrived Thursday at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township on a report of an active shooter emergency, smoke could be seen pouring through a vent on top of the synagogue, but arriving ...Read more
Is the medical industry sick? Why Maryland doctors burn out
BALTIMORE — In her surgical care for women with reproductive cancers, Dr. MaryAnn Wilbur said she faced repeated demands from both insurance companies and the hospitals she worked for to compromise on providing the best ...Read more
Expand the House, shrink the Senate? Minnesota lawmakers debate changes to avoid another tie
MINNEAPOLIS — A longtime state representative wants to solve a problem in the Minnesota House — a tie of 67 Republicans and 67 Democrats — in part by drastically shrinking the state Senate.
The likelihood that ...Read more
'Lanterns' co-creator Damon Lindelof apologizes for 'dumb joke' that upset DC fans and a comics icon
LOS ANGELES — "Lanterns" co-creator Damon Lindelof is setting the record straight: "Green is f— awesome."
The prolific TV writer, who is an executive producer on the upcoming HBO Max superhero drama, addressed the ...Read more
Sound Advice: How to take the sound on TLC TVs to the next level
Q. You mentioned that the TCL QM9K television sounded so good that an external soundbar was not necessary. I find that most televisions sound awful, but would like to avoid getting a soundbar if I can. Is a home ...Read more
MS NOW shakes up daytime lineup; Ana Cabrera to exit
MS NOW is making sweeping changes to its daytime programming, moving hosts Stephanie Ruhle and Alicia Menendez to new time slots.
The changes include the departure of Ana Cabrera, who told viewers about her plans ...Read more
Vice President JD Vance visits Michigan as economic debate rages
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. ― Vice President JD Vance is returning Wednesday to Michigan, where he'll deliver a speech at a manufacturing facility in Oakland County amid criticism from Democrats about the nation's economy.
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Q&A: Band of Horses toast 'Everything All the Time' 20th anniversary in Seattle
SEATTLE — Twenty years ago, Seattle (like the world at large) was a much different place. The grunge era’s sunset gave way to the dawn of an indie rock renaissance in the late '90s and early 2000s, spearheaded locally ...Read more
Rubio as star witness in Rivera's Venezuelan-agent trial stirs up jury selection
MIAMI — Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to appear on Tuesday as a central witness in the Miami federal trial of his longtime friend, David Rivera, a former Republican congressman who decades ago shared a house...Read more
The Chicago Humanities' spring festival is as eclectic as ever
CHICAGO — The best way to explain the latest lineup for the Chicago Humanities Festival is to imagine yourself at a house party and some of these people you know and many you don’t know, but, invariably, every ...Read more
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