President Joe Biden was winding up for a speech at a Minnesota clean energy facility when he spotted a lawmaker in the crowd whom he wanted to recognize. … [Read more...] about Ilhan Omar embarks on new path no longer defined by ‘firsts’
Archives for April 2023
Pope at Easter: Pray for Ukrainian, Russian people, refugees
In an Easter message highlighting hope, Pope Francis on Sunday invoked prayers for both the Ukrainian and Russian people, praised nations which welcome refugees, and called on Israelis and Palestinians wracked by the latest surge in deadly violence to forge a "climate of trust." … [Read more...] about Pope at Easter: Pray for Ukrainian, Russian people, refugees
Tense encounter ends with Border Patrol agents killing smuggling suspect
Border Patrol agents fired 16 shots at a smuggling suspect, killing him after he led them on a lengthy chase, then attacked one of the agents with a club. … [Read more...] about Tense encounter ends with Border Patrol agents killing smuggling suspect
The show must not go on: Singing ‘Bodyguard’ fans ejected, stage show abruptly ends
A British performance of "The Bodyguard" musical ended in unrequited love for some audience members who couldn't refrain from singing along to the anthemic finale. … [Read more...] about The show must not go on: Singing ‘Bodyguard’ fans ejected, stage show abruptly ends
Blumenthal breaks leg at UConn parade, to undego surgery
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal said he expects to undergo surgery to repair a broken leg he suffered Saturday during a victory parade for the University of Connecticut men's basketball team. … [Read more...] about Blumenthal breaks leg at UConn parade, to undego surgery