Iran’s ruling structure explained
Iran’s new ruler is already a marked man.
U.S. President Donald Trump has said Mojtaba Khamenei, who replaced... Read More
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Q&A: As he cared for his dying parents, Ian Tuason wrote horror film 'Undertone'
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Six years ago, when filmmaker Ian Tuason‘s parents were both diagnosed with terminal cancer, the writer-director moved back into the suburban Toronto home where he’d been raised to be their ...Read more
Ricky Gervais' partner Jane Fallon diagnosed with breast cancer - despite having 'no symptoms'
Ricky Gervais' long-time partner Jane Fallon has early-stage breast cancer - despite having "no symptoms"
The 65-year-old author received the heartbreaking diagnosis in February following a routine mammogram before ...Read more
Oscars security upped amid alleged threat of Iran drone attack on California
The Oscars are beefing up security at this Sunday’s ceremony amid reports of an alleged “surprise” drone attack against California by Iran, in response to U.S. military action there.
ABC News reported on a recent ...Read more
New Iranian leader Khamenei vows 'never-ending' revenge in first public statement
WASHINGTON — Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, vowed retaliation Thursday against the United States and Israel and signaled that Tehran will continue to choke off the world's most critical oil route, as the ...Read more
2 in critical condition after campus shooting at Old Dominion University; gunman dead
NORFOLK, Va. — Two people were injured in a shooting Thursday morning at Old Dominion University.
The gunman is dead, according to a news release from the university.
The shooting happened just before 10:49 a.m. in ...Read more
Democrats, groups sound alarm on Trump actions on elections
WASHINGTON — Democrats and voter advocacy groups are increasingly warning that Trump administration policies and actions could curtail voting in the midterm elections when it comes to changes on who can cast ballots and ...Read more
Active shooter incident at Detroit-area synagogue
DETROIT — Shots were fired at a West Bloomfield synagogue Thursday afternoon, prompting nearby schools to shelter in place and emergency officials to warn residents to avoid the area.
The synagogue is located at 5725 ...Read more
Anduril set to acquire California space surveillance company
Southern California defense tech darling Anduril Industries has struck a deal to buy Orange County space surveillance firm ExoAnalytic Solutions.
The purchase for an undisclosed sum is meant to boost Anduril's ...Read more
Microsoft sides with AI startup Anthropic in legal fight with Pentagon
Microsoft is asking a federal court to block the Pentagon’s designation of Anthropic’s AI technology as a national security risk, tying the two companies together in a legal battle with the Trump administration.
In a ...Read more
Carvana keeps buying new Chrysler dealerships. What's the plan?
An unusual buyer has quietly scooped up a half-dozen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealerships across the country over the past year: Carvana Co., the online used car sales giant.
Its most recent purchase of a CDJR store ...Read more
Ravinia Festival this summer: The CSO, Paul Simon and Ricky Martin in a brand new Pavilion
CHICAGO — When audiences return to the Ravinia grounds June 3 to Sept. 23, they’ll find a newly refurbished Pavilion — now rechristened the Hunter Pavilion, in honor of donors Maxine M. and Thomas B. Hunter III.
The...Read more
Minnesota researchers work to tame one of world's deadliest viruses
MINNEAPOLIS — University of Minnesota researchers have made key discoveries about one of the world’s most lethal pathogens, the Marburg virus, including potential weaknesses that could result in vaccines or drug ...Read more
2 students covered in fake blood staged active shooter hoax at Colorado high school, police say
DENVER — Two students at Adams City High School are accused of calling in a fake bomb threat and a false claim of an active shooter at the Commerce City school on Wednesday, then covering themselves in something meant to...Read more
Energy secretary won't rule out $200 oil prices as Iran steps up attacks
Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Thursday refused to rule out oil prices skyrocketing to $200 a barrel and admitted the United States is “simply not ready” to escort tankers despite President Donald Trump’s claim ...Read more
South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn wants 18th term in Congress as other longtime Democrats step aside
COLUMBIA, S.C. — U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn put speculation that he may step back from Congress and formally kicked off his campaign for an 18th term representing the 6th Congressional District.
Clyburn, of Santee, is the ...Read more
Iran's new leader says Hormuz to stay shut as attacks escalate
Iran’s new supreme leader said the Strait of Hormuz should remain closed and Tehran will look to open other fronts in the war if the U.S. and Israel persist with their attacks.
In his first public comments since ...Read more
Column: Crying a lot at Oscar movies lately? It's not just you
CHICAGO — A couple of months ago, in a small screening room at the Music Box Theatre, the strangest thing happened: An elderly woman seated beside me grabbed my hand, then, realizing what she had done, quickly apologized...Read more
Cuba is 'ready to engage' in talks with US amid escalating pressure from Trump
WASHINGTON — Cuba’s top diplomat in Washington says Havana is prepared to enter diplomatic talks with the United States, reiterating the country’s willingness to engage even as tensions escalate with President Trump...Read more
Lord Sear, fixture on Eminem's Shade 45, dies; 'he shaped the culture'
DETROIT — Lord Sear, a fixture on Eminem's Shade 45 SiriusXM channel, died Wednesday, according to reports. The DJ was 53 years old, according to a post shared by Shade 45.
Sear, born Steve Watson, was a member of Shade...Read more
South by Southwest kicks off a new edition, leaning into what works: Genre, fun and Spielberg
Though there are plenty of serious subjects among the selections at this year's South by Southwest, which begins Thursday night, even the festival's own programmers were surprised to find how strongly they gravitated ...Read more
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