Maryland Dem who used racial slur during House hearing 'refused to commit' to debate against primary opponent

A leading Democrat in the race to represent Maryland in the Senate never committed to a debate against his primary opponent at a previously scheduled event later this month. The April 23 debate between Rep. David Trone, D-Md. — who is running against Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks to …...Read More

Saudi Arabia to host WTA Finals with record prize money for the next three years

Saudi Arabia will host the Women's Tennis Association finals the next three years, beginning this fall under an agreement with the Saudi Tennis Federation that will offer record prize money, the WTA announced Thursday. The season-ending championship will be held in Riyadh from Nov. 2-9 and will offer participants a …...Read More

Technical error with Danish missile leads authorities to issue warning to ships. Air space closed

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A technical error on a navy missile Thursday spurred Danish authorities to issue a warning, saying there was a risk the missile could launch unintentionally — but not explode — resulting in fragments falling in Denmark waters. Denmark's armed forces said a technical problem arose with …...Read More

Texas officials search for 2 wanted migrants, release mugshots of others in March border stampede

Texas authorities have released the mugshots of a number of migrants, including Venezuelan nationals, and the names of two others who are facing felony charges for rioting and assault during a dramatic migrant surge in El Paso last month that saw migrants tear up fencing and charge past Texas forces. …...Read More

'The View' co-hosts unleash on critics calling on Sotomayor to retire: 'I did not want to hear this'

"The View" co-hosts lashed out at critics calling for Sonia Sotomayor to step down on Thursday, and said former MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan was "wrong" to suggest the Supreme Court justice step down. The co-hosts questioned why Justice Clarence Thomas was still on the court, and criticized Hasan. "This guy, …...Read More

'World's sexiest albino' posed as BLM leader to steal nearly $500k through fake charity, prosecutors

An activist who calls himself the "world’s sexiest albino" is on trial this week after allegedly conning nearly $500,000 from donors through a reportedly phony Black Lives Matter charitable group he established. The FBI arrested Sir Maejor Page, 35, back in 2020 after a complaint detailed how he fraudulently utilized …...Read More

Burma resistance group says its drones hit targets in the capital, but army says it shot them down

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s main pro-democracy resistance group said Thursday its armed wing launched drone attacks on the airport and a military headquarters in the capital, Naypyitaw, but the country’s ruling military said it destroyed or seized more than a dozen drones used in the attacks. The opposition National Unity …...Read More

Republicans, pro-life advocates urge Dem governor to sign bill making coercive abortion a felony

A Republican-led bill that would make coercive abortion a felony in Kansas is now headed to Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's desk. Both the House and Senate passed House Bill 2436, with the Senate passing the bill last week and the House passing it this week mainly along Republican Party lines. …...Read More

Kuwait votes in its 4th election in as many years in its latest attempt to end political gridlock

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Kuwait held national elections on Thursday for the fourth time in as many years as the oil-rich country seeks to break out of its longstanding political gridlock. The Persian Gulf country's elected assembly has more power than most in the Arab world, but has …...Read More

Thieves steal $30M in cash on Easter Sunday in one of largest heists in Los Angeles history

A crew of burglars broke into a money storage facility in Los Angeles on Easter Sunday and got away with as much as $30 million in cash in what may be one of the largest heists the city has ever seen. The heist is believed to have taken place at …...Read More