Hamas freed three hostages in the southern Gaza Strip on Saturday and Israel released 183 Palestinian prisoners in the fourth round of exchanges during the Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. The six-week phase one truce calls for the release of 33 hostages and nearly 2,000 prisoners, as well...
Older Athletes Keep Going; Faster, Stronger and Longer, With Plenty of Help
Aging athletes such as LeBron James, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lindsey Vonn are similar to racing cars — maintained by tinkering mechanics, data analysts, and shelves of replacement parts "If you look at many elite athletes now, they have an army of supporting staff like a Formula 1 team," Hirofumi Tanaka,...
Taylor Swift Will Present at the Grammys. Here’s More to Know About Sunday’s Show
NEW YORK — The 2025 Grammy Awards are right around the corner, which means it is time to get those viewing party plans in action. Allow us to help. The 67th annual Grammy Awards will still take place Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles — though the Recording...
From Avocados to Autos, Trump Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Could Hit Close to Home
WASHINGTON — The 25% tax that President Donald Trump plans to slap on imports from Canada and Mexico as soon as Saturday could drive up the price of everything from gasoline and pickup trucks, to Super Bowl party guacamole dip. The tariffs would also invite retaliation. Doug Ford, the premier...
Black History Month Explained: Its Origins, Celebrations and Myths
WASHINGTON - Beginning Feb. 1, schools, museums and communities across the nation will mark the start of Black History Month –- a celebration of Black history, culture and education. The history of the month dates back almost a century, and the way it is celebrated and evolved has created history...
Philadelphia Plane Crash Causes Fiery Scene With Multiple Homes Ablaze
PHILADELPHIA — A small plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia 30 seconds after it took off as crews respond to a fiery scene, Pennsylvania's governor said Friday. Gov. Josh Shapiro said he is offering all "Commonwealth resources as they respond to the small private plane crash in Northeast Philly." The crash...
List of Government Web Pages Gone Dark to Comply With Trump Orders
A number of U.S. government web pages changed or went dark Friday as agencies scrambled to comply with President Donald Trump's executive orders declaring his administration would recognize only two genders and ordering an end to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. In a letter sent on Wednesday, the Office of...
Former Fox Sports Reporter Accuses Top Executive of Sexual Assault
A former Fox Sports reporter and anchor filed a lawsuit Friday against the network and top executive Charlie Dixon, saying he sexually assaulted her after coaxing her up to his hotel room to discuss Super Bowl plans in 2016 and was later pushed out of her job for fighting back....
Man Agrees to Plead Guilty for Flying Drone That Damaged Firefighting Aircraft in LA Wildfire
LOS ANGELES — Federal authorities said Friday a man has agreed to plead guilty to unsafely operating a drone that collided with a firefighting aircraft during the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles. Peter Tripp Akemann reached a plea agreement and will avoid prison, pay full restitution for the damage...
Thousands of Costco Workers Prepare to Strike With Midnight Contract Deadline Looming
Thousands of Costco workers prepared to strike with a midnight deadline drawing closer Friday while the worker's union and the company negotiated. The Teamsters union represents 18,000 Costco workers in six states: California, Washington, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey and New York. It's unclear if the strikes would close stores. Costco...