Biden gives farewell address from Oval Office before Trump steps in
WASHINGTON — President Biden delivered a farewell address to the nation Wednesday night, seizing what may be his final opportunity to reshape Americans’ grim views on…
The Senate is considering the Laken Riley Act. Here’s what it would do
WASHINGTON — The Senate could vote Tuesday on the Laken Riley Act, a Republican-led bill that mandates federal detention for immigrants who are charged with minor…
Column: Trump wants Greenland, Canada, Panama Canal. He already bungled it
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s campaign excursions into foreign policy were few and far between. He promised to build a stronger military and keep the country out…
‘Santosh’ review: Indian cop-corruption drama is arresting
A policeman’s widow picks up her late husband’s badge in the noir-inflected thriller “Santosh” from British-Indian writer-director Sandhya Suri, whose background in documentary gives this…
Canada’s Liberal Party to decide March 9 who will succeed Trudeau
TORONTO — Canada’s governing Liberal Party will announce the country’s next prime minister on March 9 after a leadership vote that follows the resignation of Justin…
President Biden to deliver prime-time farewell to nation on Wednesday
WASHINGTON — President Biden will deliver a farewell address to the nation Wednesday from the Oval Office, five days before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in.The…
Panama Canal administrator pushes back against Trump’s assertions of Chinese meddling
PANAMA CITY — The administrator of the Panama Canal said Friday that the vital waterway will remain in Panamanian hands and open to commerce from all…
Trump’s company not banning private foreign deals during presidency
NEW YORK — The Trump family business released a voluntary ethics agreement Friday that marks a significant departure from Donald Trump’s first term by allowing it…
Genesis Invitational may move from Riviera Country Club due to Palisades fire
The PGA Tour has informed its membership that it has not made a decision on the status of the Genesis Invitational, an annual signature event…
South Korea’s far right borrows from Trump’s playbook to help Yoon
SEOUL — They gathered in subzero temperatures, waving banners that read, “Stop the steal.”Some voiced faint hope that President-elect Donald Trump would support their cause; others…
L.A.’s KFM Karaoke Country Revue is a hootenanny with a queer twist
“I’m gay so I can’t do the guitar solo,” quips Sam Buck. A grin plays across his face as the unmistakable jangle of Tim McGraw’s…
Incredible country with 33C heat in February but Brit travellers issued warning
Brits have been jetting off to one Asian country in particular at the start of this year. But experts have issued a travel warning due…
John Mahama sworn in as Ghana’s president, promises to ‘reset’ the country | Politics News
With around 20 African leaders in attendance, the 66-year-old is sworn in as Ghana’s president for third time.John Mahama has been sworn in for a…
Trump wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico
WASHINGTON — Although President-elect Donald Trump will not take office for almost two weeks, he is already making his “America First” mantra a priority — and…
World's most peaceful country for travellers named – and it's not in Europe
If you're looking for a peaceful escape where you can avoid the crowds, then you may want to consider this one country that has been…
World's happiest country is two hours from UK – and they'll pay you to move there
Switzerland is one of the safest and happiest countries in the world, and the government is offering a bonus of 20,000 CHF (approx £18,000) to…
Trump blames immigrants for deadly New Orleans attack by a U.S. citizen
President-elect Donald Trump ushered in the new year in familiar fashion — using a news event in an attempt to build his case for tougher…
Ukraine’s president calls Trump ‘strong and unpredictable’
KYIV, Ukraine — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is “strong and unpredictable,” which can be a decisive factor in his policy approach to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,…
Why Trump’s plan to deport millions won’t be effective
Will President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to “launch the largest deportation program in American history” truly keep millions of immigrants out of the country? My research…
Biden giving civilian award to Jan. 6 congressional committee leaders
President Biden is bestowing the second highest civilian medal on Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, leaders of the congressional investigation into the Capitol riot whom…