Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, commonly known as 'El Mencho,' infamous for the bloody trail of bodies he left behind in battles with government forces and rival gangs, died in a military raid on Sunday. An ex-police officer, Oseguera, 59, was the shadowy leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation...
Iranian Students Protest for Third Day as US Pressure Mounts
Iranian students defied authorities with protests for a third day on Monday, weeks after security forces crushed mass unrest with thousands killed and as the United States weighs possible air strikes against the Islamic Republic. State media outlets reported students chanting anti-government slogans at Tehran University, burning flags at the...
Tehran Is Ready for Nuclear Concessions if US Meets Demands, Iranian Official Says
Iran has indicated it is prepared to make concessions on its nuclear program in talks with the U.S. in return for the lifting of sanctions and recognition of its right to enrich uranium, as it seeks to avert a U.S. attack. Both sides remain sharply divided -- even over the...
Mexican Drug Lord “El Mencho” Killed in Military Operation, Says Government Source
Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, commonly known as 'El Mencho,' has been killed in a military operation, a government source familiar with the operation told Reuters on Sunday. An ex-police officer, Oseguera was the shadowy leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), an outfit that took its moniker...
US Claim Long-Awaited Gold by Beating Rivals Canada in Overtime Thriller
The United States ended a nearly half-century wait for Olympic men's ice hockey gold with a 2-1 overtime victory against Canada in a thrilling final on Sunday, with Jack Hughes delivering their third title and first since 1980 with the winning shot. Hughes left it all - including at least...
After the Olympians Skate, Toys Rain Onto the Ice. Where Do They All Go?
A stuffed capybara. A bouquet of flowers. Olympic mascots. Moments after figure skaters finish their programs, plush toys and gifts rain down from the audience as tokens of appreciation. Then it’s go time for the young skaters sitting by the rink. Their job: sweep up the toys as fast as...
JPMorgan Says It Closed Trump’s Bank Accounts a Month After Jan. 6 Attack
JPMorgan Chase told President Donald Trump and his hospitality business in February 2021 it was closing their accounts at the bank, according to new documents released Friday as part of a $5 billion lawsuit Trump has filed against the bank and CEO Jamie Dimon. Several businesses cut ties with Trump...
Huckabee Says Israel Taking All Middle East Would Be ‘Fine’ in Interview
U.S. envoy to Israel Mike Huckabee said in an interview that it would be “fine” if Israel controlled the Middle East, arguing biblical claims give the Jewish state historic rights to the land “from the river of Egypt to the Euphrates," The Hill reported. Speaking with Tucker Carlson, Huckabee suggested...
DHS Agent Killed US Citizen in March 2025, Records Show
A federal immigration agent shot and killed a U.S. citizen in Texas in March 2025, months before the Trump administration began its deportation surge in Minnesota that led to the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, according to records released this week. Ruben Ray Martinez, 23, was killed...
Johannes Klaebo. Inevitable.
And finally came the coronation. Johannes Klaebo, 29, lined up at the start of each of the six men’s cross-country skiing events at the 2026 Olympics. He won them all. First came the skiathon, about 12 miles of skiing in two different styles. Then the sprint, a 3-1/2-minute dash over...