Former U.S. President Barack Obama has clarified comments he made about alien life on a podcast over the weekend
Presidents Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed on the holiday
Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a period of fasting, reflection — and fish fries
For many Christians, this week brings Ash Wednesday, a solemn day of fasting and reflection
California walloped by winter storm with high winds and heavy rain and snow
California is being walloped by a powerful winter storm carrying thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy snow in the mountains
US troops arrive in Nigeria to help train its military, Nigerian military says
The Nigerian military says about 100 U.S. troops plus equipment have arrived in Nigeria to help train soldiers in the West African country
New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras, the indulgent conclusion of Carnival season
People are celebrating Mardi Gras in New Orleans on Tuesday with parades, revelry and costumes
Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Powerball
The winning numbers in Monday evening’s drawing of the "Powerball" game were: 16-18-19-56-58, Powerball: 6
Winter Olympics briefing: Swiss stranglehold on skiing shows no sign of loosening
Franjo von Allmen has led the way for the men with three golds and Loïc Meillard’s slalom victory brought a fourth gold Switzerland’s men have dominated the ski slopes of Milano Cortina. Not since the super-G and the team combined were added to the Olympic programme in 1988 has one...
Coco Gauff: ‘I don’t think people should be dying in the streets just for existing’
The world No 5 says she has been disturbed by events back home, and is not afraid to speak up about issues in the United States While getting treatment and preparing for this week’s Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, Coco Gauff has had the news on in the background almost...
Emma Raducanu beaten in first round of Dubai tournament by ‘lucky loser’
British No 1 beaten 6-1, 5-7, 6-2 by Croatia’s Antonia Ruzic World No 67 reels off six games in a row to claim victory Emma Raducanu lost the final six games in a 6-1, 5-7, 6-2 defeat against Antonia Ruzic in the opening round at the Dubai Tennis Championships. The...