Israel pounds eastern and southern Lebanon as truce talks continue
Israeli air raids have killed dozens of people in the Baalbek region in eastern Lebanon, a local official said, as a United States mediator sought to advance ceasefire talks in…
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First part of Eastland Mall to be demolished by end of May
The first phase of Eastland Mall's demolition must be completed by May 31, according to a new agreement between the city and the owner of the vacant mall.The agreement lays…
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Putin: Russia tested intermediate-range missile on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia tested a new intermediate-range missile in combat conditions in a strike on Ukraine. Ukraine earlier had said that the missile had âall the characteristicsâ…
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Gunfire breaks out at the home of South Sudan’s former spy chief who is under house arrest
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) â Heavy gunfire erupted late Thursday in South Sudan âs capital of Juba at the home of the country's former spy chief who has been under…
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Substitute Teacher arrested on solicitation charges for allegations involving student
BATTLE CREEK â Battle Creek Police arrested a 68-year-old man Thursday on charges of solicitation following a nearly monthlong investigation.The BCPD and Lakeview Public Schools were informed on Oct. 29…
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White House âfundamentally rejectsâ ICC warrants for Israeli leaders
NewsFeedThe White House says it is working with Israel on a response to the ICC arrest warrants for Prime Minister Netanyahu and ex-Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. A spokesperson added that…
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Dozens reportedly killed in Israeli strikes on northern Gaza
Dozens of people are reported to have been killed in overnight Israeli air strikes in northern Gaza.Paramedics and Hamas-affiliated media said at least 66 were killed, including women and children,…
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Gardner: ICC warrants ‘major blow to Israel’s standing’
The announcement of arrest warrants by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for Israelâs current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has triggered a furious response from…
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JonBenĂ©t Ramseyâs father speaks out ahead of Netflix doc: âYou donât get over itâ
The father of JonBenĂ©t Ramsey, a six-year-old girl found murdered in her Boulder, Colorado, home in 1996, is speaking out ahead of the release of a new Netflix documentary revisiting…
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India’s Modi seeks energy security from Guyana and its vast oil deposits
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) â Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday during a visit to Guyana that his government views the South American country as key to its energy security.Modi…
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Going bananas: Duct-taped fresh fruit sells for millions at Sothebyâs
A banana duct-taped to a wall is causing a stir in the art world again. âComedianâ by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan drew the attention of art enthusiasts in 2019 at…
US SEC chair Gensler to step down upon Trump takeover
Known for his hard-charging style, Gary Gensler led an ambitious agenda to boost transparency, reduce systemic risks, and stamp out conflicts of interest on Wall Street.United States Securities and Exchange…