NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump is now selling Bibles as he runs to return to the White House. Trump, who became the presumptive Republican nominee earlier this month, released a video on his Truth Social platform on Tuesday urging his supporters to buy the “God Bless the USA...
You Might Spot a Mountain Lion in California, But Attacks Like the One That Killed a Man Are Rare
LOS ANGELES — If hikers, bikers, campers, hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts haven't encountered a mountain lion while in the California wilderness, they might know somebody who has. The big cats that can weigh more than 150 pounds (68 kg) live in diverse habitats across the state, including inland forests,...
Who Is Nicole Shanahan, the Philanthropist Picked by RFK Jr. as His Running Mate?
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has picked Nicole Shanahan, a California lawyer and philanthropist who's never held elected office, to be his running mate in his independent bid for president, he announced on Tuesday. An unconventional choice, Shanahan, who is 38, brings youth and considerable wealth to Kennedy's...
Cargo Ship Lost Power, Issued Mayday Before Hitting Baltimore’s Bridge
BALTIMORE — A container ship lost power and rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing it to snap and plunge into the river below. Several vehicles fell into the chilly waters, and rescuers searched for survivors. The operators of the ship issued a mayday call moments before...
Trump’s Social Media Company Soars Nearly 50% in Its First Day of Trading on Nasdaq
NEW YORK — Shares of Donald Trump’s social media company jumped nearly 50% in the first day of trading on the Nasdaq, boosting the value of Trump's large holdings in the company as well as the smaller stakes of fans who purchased shares as a show of support for the...
Israel and Hamas Dig in as World Pressure Builds for Cease-Fire
JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday vowed to press ahead with Israel's offensive and blasted a U.N. Security Council resolution calling for a pause in the fighting, saying it had emboldened Hamas to reject a separate proposal for a cease-fire and hostage release. As the war in Gaza grinds...
Supreme Court Appears Likely to Preserve Access to Abortion Medication Mifepristone
WASHINGTON — Supreme Court justices seemed concerned Tuesday about whether abortion opponents have the right to sue over a medication that was used in nearly two-thirds of all abortions in the U.S. last year, in the court's first abortion case since conservative justices overturned Roe v. Wade two years ago. The justices’ comments in arguments...
Shohei Ohtani Says He Never Bet on Sports, Interpreter Stole Money
LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani said Monday he never bet on sports or knowingly paid any gambling debts accumulated by his longtime interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Instead, the Los Angeles Dodgers star claims his close friend lied to him for years and stole millions from the two-time MVP. Ohtani gave his...
Court Agrees to Pause Trump’s Civil Fraud Judgment if He Puts up $175M
NEW YORK — A New York appeals court on Monday agreed to hold off collection of former President Donald Trump’s more than $454 million civil fraud judgment if he puts up $175 million within 10 days. If Trump does, it will stop the clock on collection and prevent the state from...
How Sourdough Captured Americans’ Hearts and Ovens
April 1 isn't just for fools; it's also National Sourdough Day. Sourdough is making a big comeback in American kitchens, and it's not just about the unique tangy taste. This resurgence taps into deeper cultural and health trends reshaping food relationships. Learn why the sourdough craze has taken the country...