Tom Emmer drops out of race for Speaker of the House
The lawmaker dropped out of the race after it became clear he did not have the votes to win the gavel.
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British model jailed in Peru for trying to smuggle cocaine
Almost 3kg of cocaine was found in 25-year-old Modou Adams’ suitcase, officials say.
Michael Cohen: Trump comes face to face with arch-foe in court
1 hour ago About sharing Watch: How Trump and Cohen’s friendship soured over the years By Chloe Kim & Kayla Epstein BBC News, in court Donald Trump “arbitrarily” inflated the value of his properties on financial statements, the former president’s fraud trial in New York has heard. His former lawyer, Michael Cohen, told the court…
Israel-Gaza war: The brutal impact on Gaza’s children
The BBC’s Fergal Keane reports on the young lives shattered by violence.
Emotional scenes as Man Utd pay tribute to Charlton
Manchester United’s players wore black armbands while there was a minute’s silence before the Champions League game with FC Copenhagen at Old Trafford in honour of legend Sir Bobby Charlton. On an emotional night, a wreath was placed on Sir Bobby’s seat in the directors’ box as United played at home for the first time…
Bernie Sanders and Sherrod Brown Ask the Senate: Which Side Are You On?
Politics / October 24, 2023 Bernie Sanders and Sherrod Brown Ask the Senate: Which Side Are You On? The pro-labor stalwarts want the Senate to pass a resolution declaring solidarity with striking UAW members. John Nichols Ad Policy Senator Bernie Sanders and Senator Sherrod Brown at the Martin and Coretta King Unity Breakfast in Selma,…
‘Super fog’: At the scene of deadly 158-car pile-up near New Orleans
Video shows a trail of burnt-out cars and mangled metal caused by a “super fog” near New Orleans.
Bill Kenwright: Sir Ian McKellen leads tributes to impresario
14 minutes ago About sharing Kenwright produced more than 500 shows in the UK, US and beyond By Ian Youngs Entertainment & arts reporter Sir Ian McKellen has led tributes from actors and the theatre industry to “unique” impresario Bill Kenwright, following his death at the age of 78. Kenwright was one of the UK’s…
Seven dead after ‘super fog’ causes huge pile-up in New Orleans
2 hours ago About sharing Watch: Deadly 158-car pile-up after ‘super fog’ in New Orleans By Ruth Comerford BBC News At least seven people have died after a dense “super fog” caused a huge, 158-car pile-up near New Orleans. Thick fog and smoke from multiple marsh fires mingled to reduce visibility for drivers commuting on…
Bill Kenwright: Everton chairman and theatre producer dies aged 78
Everton chairman Bill Kenwright, an acclaimed West End theatre and film producer, has died at the age of 78. Kenwright had surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his liver eight weeks ago. He had been on the board at Everton since 1989, taking over as chairman at Goodison Park in 2004. The Liverpudlian was…