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Asian shares are mixed as Trump’s tariff deadline looms, while US stocks set records
Asian shares were mixed on Friday after U.S. stocks climbed further into record heights as the clock ticks on President ...
A year before declaring independence, colonists offered ‘Olive Branch’ petition to King George III
Alarmed by the policies of President Donald Trump, millions turned out last month for protests around the United States and ...
US expands militarized zones to 1/3 of southern border, stirring controversy
Orange no-entry signs posted by the U.S. military in English and Spanish dot the New Mexico desert, where a border wall cuts ...
Excitement mounts as the Oasis reunion tour prepares to kick off in Cardiff
Oasis is due to take to the stage in Cardiff, Wales on Friday, kicking off a hotly, and somewhat anxiously, anticipated ...
US military’s attempt to retain strategic land for training runs into Native Hawaiian opposition
A high-altitude plateau on the Big Island is the only place in Hawaii where thousands of ground forces can practice firing ...
Joey ‘Jaws’ Chestnut hopes for a comeback victory in annual Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest
The Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest is back, and famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut is hoping for a comeback 17th win on Friday. The 41-year-old, ...
Democrats see Trump’s big bill as key to their comeback. It may not be so easy
It is big and it is beautiful, says President Donald Trump. But for many Democratic leaders, the tax break and spending cut package adopted by Trump’s Republican ...
Local ninja academy heads to finals competition in Dallas
Next weekend, the Permian Basin Ninja Factory will head over to Dallas to compete in the UNAA World Finals. The team will be ...
HIGHLIGHTS: Rockhounds get dominant win at home
The Midland Rockhounds got a much-needed win against the Amarillo Sod Poodles 7-1 at Momentum Bank Ballpark. Midland pitcher ...
What to know about Julio César Chávez’s arrest by U.S. immigration officials
U.S. immigration officials have arrested famous Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. — days after his high-profile fight with ...
Pop star Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom split 6 years after getting engaged
Popstar Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom have split, multiple media outlets reported Thursday. Outlets including People and ...
George Springer homers twice, Blue Jays sweep Yankees to take AL East lead
George Springer hit two two-run home runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 8-5 on Thursday night to ...