Ex-Jays star Bautista joins Braves, will play 3B
Jose Bautista has joined the Atlanta Braves, who plan to use the veteran slugger at third base.
Southwest flight makes emergency landing after bird strike
A Southwest Airlines jet was forced to make an emergency landing in Tennessee on Wednesday after being struck by a bird, according to reports. Flight […]
Time Warner CEO says merger with AT&T needed to compete with internet titans
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Time Warner Chief Executive Jeff Bewkes on Wednesday defended his company’s planned merger with AT&T as necessary to compete effectively for advertising […]
Sussex schoolgirl talks of online grooming
Gemma Ward from Hastings was 15 years old when a man twice her age groomed her online.
Ruling to Let Migrants Travel Around Greece, Officials Say
A Greek court ruled that migrants arriving on Aegean islands near Turkey should be allowed to travel freely around the country, officials said, a decision […]
U.S. Senate favors undoing consumer bureau’s auto guidance
The vote comes amid a broader attack of the consumer watchdog by the Trump administration.
Excavator blamed for islandwide blackout in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — An islandwide blackout hit Puerto Rico on Wednesday as the U.S. territory struggles to repair an increasingly unstable power grid […]
“She has nerves of steel”: Who is pilot who landed jet with blown engine?
Tammie Jo Shults was among the first female fighter pilots in the U.S. military, according to friends and alumni group
Who is Nikki Haley? 5 things to know about the US ambassador to the United Nations
Nikki Haley has been the ambassador to the United Nations since January 27, 2017.
British PM May dealt embarrassing Brexit defeat in parliament’s upper house
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s upper house of parliament inflicted an embarrassing defeat on Theresa May’s government on Wednesday, challenging her refusal to remain in a […]
New York is investigating cryptocurrency exchanges. What you need to know
Where you buy and sell your digital currency can make all the difference when it comes to fees and security.
Burqa-clad person fires shots at shops in Faisalabad
A burqa-clad person was caught on camera firing shots at shops in Faisalabad in the wee hours of Monday April 17, 2018. Photo: Geo News FAISALABAD: […]
New Mexico pension board censures, reprimands member
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – The board that oversees New Mexico’s public pension system has reprimanded and censured one of its members, citing a list […]
Wounded Gaza cyclist to miss Asian Games after amputation
GAZA (Reuters) – A Gaza cyclist’s dream of waving the Palestinian flag at the Asian Games has been shattered by an Israeli bullet that caused […]
Cliff Richard privacy case: I acted fairly, says BBC reporter
Dan Johnson defends his coverage, but says he is “sorry” the singer went through a “difficult time”.
Carl Frampton says fight with Nonito Donaire is ‘must-win’
Northern Ireland’s Carl Frampton says he cannot afford to lose Saturday’s WBO interim featherweight title fight with Nonito Donaire.
68-year-old Pocatello, Idaho Woman, Jeanne Hymas Sentenced for Insurance Fraud
BOISE, ID – Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced a Bannock County woman was sentenced Monday, April 16, for one count of Insurance Fraud. Sixth […]
68-year-old Pocatello, Idaho Woman, Jeanne Hymas Sentenced for Insurance Fraud
BOISE, ID – Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced a Bannock County woman was sentenced Monday, April 16, for one count of Insurance Fraud. Sixth […]
THE HAGUE, Netherlands | Douma chemical attack puts OPCW back in spotlight
THE HAGUE, Netherlands | April 18, 2018 (AP)(STL.News) The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has been thrust once again into the international limelight by […]
THE HAGUE, Netherlands | Douma chemical attack puts OPCW back in spotlight
THE HAGUE, Netherlands | April 18, 2018 (AP)(STL.News) The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has been thrust once again into the international limelight by […]
Housing Starts Rise 1.9 Percent on Multifamily Surge
April 18, 2018 (STLRealEstate.News) — Gains in multifamily production pushed overall housing starts up 1.9 percent in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of […]
Hillary Clinton’s popularity has plunged since election, poll finds
Hillary Clinton, almost two years after she lost the 2016 election to President Trump, is less popular than ever, according to a poll released this […]
She thinks Parkland student’s gun-rights stance is brave. He flew to Nebraska for her prom
A Nebraska high school girl who had a “dream” to go to prom with Parkland, Fla., student Kyle Kashuv got her wish over the weekend. […]
Freedom-of-information activist wins legal fight with county
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A Minneapolis freedom-of-information activist has claimed victory in his long-running legal battle to see emails from the Hennepin County Sheriff’s […]
North Carolina court considers if father’s paddling is crime
How far corporal punishment can go before parents are committing child abuse is on trial at North Carolina’s highest court.
In singer Prince’s death, Minnesota prosecutor decides whether to file charges
(Reuters) – A Minnesota prosecutor will on Thursday announce whether anyone will be criminally charged in the death of pop star Prince, who died two […]
What Comes After The Social Media Empires
BuzzFeed News The intense political battles over Facebook and the other giant social media companies mark the end of the empire-building phase of those companies’ […]
The amount of retail space closing in 2018 is on pace to break a record
CoStar Group has calculated already more than 90 million square feet of retail space is set to close this year.
The amount of retail space closing in 2018 is on pace to break a record
CoStar Group has calculated already more than 90 million square feet of retail space is set to close this year.
Sara Bareilles, Josh Groban To Co-Host The Tony Awards
Broadway’s biggest night just got even bigger.
President Trump meets with Japan’s prime minister
President Trump is meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Florida. Follow here for the latest.
Beige Book points to concerns in Fed regions over trade tariffs
Beige Book points to concerns in Fed regions over trade tariffs
Russia’s claim of 2nd Salisbury nerve agent rejected by watchdog
The head of the global chemical watchdog agency has rejected Russian claims that traces of a second nerve agent were discovered in the English city […]
Russell Simmons’ legal team says $10 million rape lawsuit is ‘work of pure fiction’
Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons has responded to a Jane Doe lawsuit that accuses him of forcible rape and infliction of emotional distress.
Sanders: Cardi B is right on social security
Vermont independent Sen. Bernie Sanders invoked rapper Cardi B in a tweet Wednesday, writing, “Cardi B is right. If we are really going to make […]
Anna Farris’ ex Chris Pratt says ‘divorce sucks’
Beyond the joint statement announcing his split from Anna Faris in December, Chris Pratt has remained quiet … until now.
Bump stock maker shutting down business
The manufacturer of bump stock devices like the ones used in the Las Vegas mass shooting last fall is shutting down its business. A message […]
Toddler accidentally shoots pregnant mom after dad leaves loaded gun in car
MERRILLVILLE, Ind. — Police say a 3-year-old girl accidentally shot and wounded her pregnant mother in a car parked outside a northwestern Indiana thrift store. […]
Greg Sestero’s new film was inspired by edibles and a road trip with Tommy Wiseau
Wiseau thought Sestero was going to kill him on their road trip up the California coast.
Miguel Diaz-Canel, 57, selected as next president of Cuba
HAVANA — Cuba on Wednesday selected 57-year-old First Vice President Miguel Mario Diaz-Canel Bermudez as sole candidate to succeed Raul Castro as president of Cuba, […]
7 Science Museums in NYC You Need to Check Out
Check out these science museums in NYC.
Dick’s Sporting Goods to destroy all unsold assault-style weapons
Dick’s Sporting Goods announced they are destroying all of their unsold assault-style weapons.
Dick’s Sporting Goods to destroy all unsold assault-style weapons
Dick’s Sporting Goods announced they are destroying all of their unsold assault-style weapons.
BERLIN | WWII bomb to force evacuation around Berlin’s main station
BERLIN | April 18, 2018 (AP)(STL.News) German police say they will have to evacuate a large area of central Berlin including the city’s main train […]
BERLIN | WWII bomb to force evacuation around Berlin’s main station
BERLIN | April 18, 2018 (AP)(STL.News) German police say they will have to evacuate a large area of central Berlin including the city’s main train […]
Unilever Spreads displays €1bn LBO bond in market for all sizes
After selling €4.6bn of loans in March, Unilever Spreads unveiled the €1bn high yield bond portion of its leveraged buyout funding package on Wednesday. But […]
Starbucks race row: Howard Schultz ‘ashamed’ of cafe arrest
Howard Schultz said Philadelphia Starbucks incident was “reprehensible” and “not who Starbucks is.”
Zimbabwe’s first Independence Day without Mugabe
Zimbabwe’s new President Mnangagwa lit the independence flame this year.