DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Israeli shelling and airstrikes killed at least 37 people, most of them sheltering in tents, outside the southern Gaza city of Rafah overnight and on Tuesday — pummeling the same area where strikes triggered a deadly fire days earlier in a camp for displaced Palestinians —...
Former ‘General Hospital’ Actor Johnny Wactor Killed by Catalytic Converter Thieves
LOS ANGELES — Former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted thieves stealing the catalytic converter from his car in Los Angeles, his family said Sunday. The shooting occurred around 3 a.m. Saturday when the victim approached three men in downtown LA, according to the...
Celtics Look to Capture Championship, End 16-Year Drought
INDIANAPOLIS — The Boston Celtics completed one quest Monday night by returning to the NBA Finals. Now, they'll chase an even bigger goal, the one that's eluded this team for more than a decade — capturing the franchise’s 18th championship. Yes, despite playing for six conference titles in eight seasons,...
Not Even ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ Saves Hollywood From a Terrible Memorial Day Weekend
Furiosa won the holiday box office over Garfield by a hair. It was a close race, but the wasteland warrior of “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga ” came out slightly ahead of the plump orange cat with an estimated $32 million in ticket sales over the four-day weekend according to...
Melinda French Gates Pledges $1B for Women’s Rights Over 2 Years
Melinda French Gates says she will be donating $1 billion over the next two years to individuals and organizations working on behalf of women and families globally, including on reproductive rights in the United States. French Gates to Step Down from Foundation French Gates earlier this month announced she would step down...
Supreme Court Leaves Avenatti’s Conviction in Place for Plotting to Extort $25M From Nike
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday left in place lawyer Michael Avenatti’s conviction for plotting to extort up to $25 million from Nike. The justices did not comment in rejecting an appeal from Avenatti, who rose to fame representing porn actor Stormy Daniels in litigation against former President Donald...
Popular California Beach Closed After Shark Bumped Surfer off His Board
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — A 2-mile stretch of a popular Southern California beach was closed for the Memorial Day holiday after a shark bumped a surfer off his board the night before, authorities said. The 24-hour closure at San Clemente was announced after the surfer came out of the water...
The Latest | Defense Targets Michael Cohen’s Testimony in Closing Arguments in Trump Hush Money Case
NEW YORK — Closing arguments in Donald Trump's historic hush money trial began Tuesday morning in a Manhattan courtroom, giving prosecutors and defense attorneys one final opportunity to convince the jury of their respective cases before deliberations begin. Defense and Prosecution's Closing Arguments Defense lawyer Todd Blanche said he expected...
Taiwan’s Legislature Passes Changes Seen as Favoring China, Reducing President’s Power
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s opposition-controlled legislature passed changes on Tuesday that are seen as favoring China and diminishing the power of the island's president, sparking protests by thousands of people. Legislature's Increased Power The changes pushed by the opposition Nationalist Party and its allies would give the legislature greater power...
US Consumer Confidence Rises in May After Three Months of Declines
WASHINGTON — Consumer confidence in the U.S. rose in May after three straight months of declines, though Americans are still anxious about inflation and interest rates. Consumer Confidence Index The Conference Board, a business research group, said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose in May to 102 from 97.5...