Utah police officer killed by semi-truck driver during traffic stop identified: ‘Died a hero’

A Utah police officer has been identified after he was killed early Sunday when the driver of a semi-truck allegedly fled a traffic stop and struck the officer on a highway. Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser, 50, was remembered as a "top-notch officer" and a hero as colleagues and family …...Read More

EU approves $6.4B plan to support Western Balkans for future membership

European Union countries approved a $6.45 billion plan to aid Western Balkan states, focusing on reforms and growth for future EU membership. Aid includes up to $2.15 billion in grants and $4.3 billion in loans, tied to EU-standard reforms. Commitments include adapting customs, creating joint border crossings and boosting research …...Read More

Tim Scott responds to 'The View' mocking his career: 'Without the Black vote, there is no Democratic Party'

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., responded Monday to "The View" mocking him for his leadership in bringing Black voters over to the Republican Party, saying they were starting to trend toward the Republican side after decades as reliable Democrats. "Women of the View: My goodness gracious. Let me just be plain …...Read More

Biden warns Netanyahu against Rafah invasion in phone call

President Biden called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday to warn him against moving on the Gaza city of Rafah. The president reportedly warned Netanyahu against continuing with plans to invade Rafah, the last stronghold of Hamas in the region. The two world leaders reportedly spoke for approximately 30 …...Read More

Alexei Navalny's wife has 5 ominous words for Putin ahead of his inauguration

The widow of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny vowed Tuesday that the rule of President Vladimir Putin will "definitely come to an end" shortly before he was sworn in for another six-year term, reports say. Yulia Navalnaya, speaking in a video posted to YouTube months after her husband mysteriously …...Read More

With the Rolling Stones headlining, half a million attend New Orleans Jazz Fest

About half a million people attended the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the second-largest crowd in the festival's history. The Rolling Stones headlined following multiple canceled performances in previous years. Other performers included the Foo Fighters, Chris Stapleton, the Killers, Queen Latifah, Fantasia and Vampire Weekend. An extra …...Read More

Australian woman denies murdering her ex-husband's family with mushrooms

Erin Patterson, 49, has pleaded not guilty in an Australian court to three charges of murder and five charges of attempted murder. Patterson is accused of killing her former parents-in-law, Don and Gail Patterson, both 70, and Gail Patterson’s sister, Heather Wilkinson, 66. Police believe the symptoms of the sickened …...Read More

UK data breach exposes thousands of military personnel, officials say

British officials have disclosed a data breach involving the exposure of names and bank details of thousands of serving British military personnel. The government plans to attribute the breach to "hostile and malign actors" without naming a specific country. The breach occurred within a third-party payroll system containing bank details …...Read More

5 dead, 49 missing after building under construction collapses in South Africa

Five workers have been confirmed dead after a multi-story apartment complex collapsed in South Africa. The death toll rose as rescue teams worked through the night, with 49 workers still trapped and 21 rescued. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the collapse. Rescue teams worked through the …...Read More

Yankees legends discuss MLB's umpire controversy as bad calls plague game: 'Not acceptable'

MLB umpiring has been a controversial topic in recent seasons, and calls that have been made already in 2024 have only added fuel to that fire. Additionally, as technological advances continue to be tested in the minor leagues, the conversation about umpires potentially becoming obsolete remains a real possibility. Many …...Read More