As if Democrats needed anything else to convince themselves that the stakes are high in Tuesday's midterm elections, President Joe Biden gave an assessment of the situation should Republicans take control of Congress, during a fundraiser last Friday in Chicago. "If we lose the House and the Senate, it's going...
“I never thought it was Paul”: Nancy Pelosi reveals how she found out about the attack on her husband
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has revealed how she received the news that her husband, Paul, had suffered a seizure, telling CNN's Anderson Cooper that she was "so scared" when Capitol Police knocked on her door. In her first interview since the attack, Pelosi explained that she was sleeping that night...
Trump anticipates “a big announcement” on November 15 at Mar-a-Lago
Former President Donald Trump said Monday that he will make "a big announcement" at Mar-a-Lago on Nov. 15. "I am going to make a big announcement on Tuesday, November 15 at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida," said the former president, before emphasizing the importance of voting in the midterm elections...
Subtropical Storm Nicole is on track to become a Category 1 hurricane as it approaches Florida
A powerful storm with torrential rains and damaging winds could hit Florida's east coast as a Category 1 hurricane this week, while many residents are still reeling in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Subtropical Storm Nicole is expected to slowly strengthen as it approaches the Florida panhandle, bringing heavy rain...
He came to the US from Syria in 1980. Today he won $1 million for selling the winning Powerball ticket
The owner of Joe's Service Center in Altadena, California, who came to the United States from Syria in 1980 with $14,000 in his pocket, is now a millionaire after selling the only winning Powerball lottery ticket. California Lottery officials presented the check to Joe Chahayed and his sons Joe Jr....
At least one dead and several people missing in Oklahoma after more than a dozen tornadoes hit 3 states, officials say
At least one person has died and several people are missing after more than a dozen tornadoes hit Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas on Friday night, damaging homes and knocking out power to thousands as authorities launch search and rescue efforts. The person who died was in McCurtain County in southeastern...
At least 38 injured, 2 seriously, after a fire in a Manhattan apartment
At least 38 people were injured in a fire at a Manhattan apartment building on Saturday morning that authorities believe was caused by the explosion of a lithium-ion battery connected to a micro mobility device. Among the injuries, two were critical, five serious and the rest minor, Fire Commissioner Laura...
Iowa teen who killed her alleged rapist and was sentenced to probation escaped custody
Pieper Lewis, the Iowa teen who killed a man she said raped her and was sentenced to probation and restitution to her family, escaped from a correctional facility, according to the Iowa Fifth Judicial District Department of Corrections. Lewis "ran away from the Fresh Start Women's Center on Friday at...
The deadline to apply for the US visa lottery expires
The end of the period for registration for the 2024 visa lottery program is approaching. This November 8 at noon registration will close to access the Diversity Visa Program for Immigrants. The program seeks to benefit about 55,000 people from countries with low levels of migration to the United States...
Nicole could become a hurricane before reaching Florida; there are alerts for various parts of the state
Subtropical Storm Nicole is forecast to continue to strengthen and could become a Category 1 hurricane as it approaches Florida's east coast Wednesday through Thursday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center's Monday morning update. A hurricane watch is in effect along Florida's east coast, from the Volusia/Brevard county line...