Monsters don't just exist under your bed, they roam the streets of cities around the world, tormenting innocent souls. Whether you're a skeptic or not, it's worth hearing about the warnings of evil spirits that have been passed down generations. From ghostly parks in San Francisco to reports of demons...
The Weirdest Pickle Combos You Have to Try
From viral Chamoy pickle kit videos on TikTok to cheesy pickle-in-a-blanket air-fryer snacks, the humble cucumber is kind of a big "dill" lately. If you're a pickle fan, you'll want to try some of these unusual pickle combos. Or, if you're in a pickle and looking for fun pickle-themed entertainment...
Sha’Carri, Lyles, McLaughlin-Levrone Cruise Through Early Rounds at US Olympic Track Trials
EUGENE — Sha'Carri Richardson never made it to the start, let alone the finish, of the 200 meters at the last Olympic trials. At these trials, even in the opening round of what's really her second-best race, she flashed another glimpse of the kind of sprinter who has emerged from...
NHRA Drag Racing Great John Force Has Head Injury, Team Says ‘Long Road’ to Recovery Ahead
RICHMOND — NHRA drag racing great John Force has a head injury and has been moved from a trauma intensive care unit to a neurological ICU four days after a fiery, 300 mph crash in at the Virginia Nationals. John Force Racing said Thursday that the move for the 75-year-old...
Putin Calls for Resuming Production of Intermediate Missiles After Scrapping of Treaty with US
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday called for resuming production of intermediate-range missiles that were banned under a now-scrapped treaty with the United States. The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces treaty, which banned ground-based nuclear and conventional missiles with a range of 500-5,500 kilometers (310-3,410 miles), was regarded as an...
A Palestinian Was Shot, Beaten and Tied to an Israeli Army Jeep. The Army Says He Posed No Threat
JENIN, West Bank — When Mujahid Abadi stepped outside to see if Israeli forces had entered his uncle's neighborhood, he was shot in the arm and the foot. That was only the start of his ordeal. Hours later, beaten and bloodied, he found himself strapped to the searing hood of...
Iran Votes in Snap Poll for New President After Hard-Liner’s Death Amid Rising Tensions in Mideast
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iranians voted Friday in a snap election to replace the late hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi, with the race's sole reformist candidate vowing to seek "friendly relations" with the West in an effort to energize supporters in a vote beset by apathy. Voters face a choice...
Panama Scores Late Goal, Beats Shorthanded U.S. at Copa America After Weah Red Card
ATLANTA — Tim Weah threw an inexcusable punch, and the United States took a huge blow to its hopes of advancing at the Copa America. José Fajardo beat backup goalkeeper Ethan Horvath in the 83rd minute to give Panama a 2-1 victory on Thursday night over the shorthanded Americans, putting...
Judge, Harper Are Fans’ Picks to Start in All-Star Game as Top Vote-Getters
NEW YORK — New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper were elected Thursday to start in the July 16 All-Star Game at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. A few hours later, Harper limped off the field with an apparent left hamstring injury after...
Marilyn Monroe’s Former LA Home Declared a Historic Monument to Save It From Demo
LOS ANGELES — Fans of Marilyn Monroe have won a battle to preserve her mark on Los Angeles and are a step closer to seeing a towering statue of the silver screen icon remain in Palm Springs. The Los Angeles home where Monroe briefly lived and died has been declared...