‘Mr. Baseball’ Bob Uecker, a longtime Milwaukee Brewers announcer, dies at 90
Bob Uecker, the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" has died at 90.2 years ago
Biden warns of dangers of ‘oligarchy’ of ultra-rich, ‘tech-industrial complex’ running country
President Joe Biden used his farewell address to the nation Wednesday to warn of an “oligarchy” of the ultra-wealthy taking root in the country and of a “tech-industrial complex” that is infringing on Americans' rights and the future of democracy.2 years ago
FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods
U.S. regulators have banned the dye called Red 3 from the nation’s food supply, nearly 35 years after it was barred from cosmetics.2 years ago
Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire deal to pause war, release some hostages, mediators say
Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal, mediators said. The agreement will pause the devastating 15-month war in the Gaza Strip.2 years ago
Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages, officials say
Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages, two officials said Tuesday.2 years ago
Special counsel report says Trump would’ve been convicted for Jan. 6 ‘unprecedented criminal effort’
Special counsel Jack Smith said his team "stood up for the rule of law" as it investigated Trump attempting to overturn the 2020 election.2 years ago
Judge sentences Trump in hush money case but declines to impose any punishment
President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced Friday in his hush money case, but the judge declined to impose any punishment.2 years ago
Jimmy Carter honored at state funeral before burial in Georgia hometown
Jimmy Carter will be honored Thursday with the pageantry of a funeral at Washington National Cathedral before a second, smaller service.2 years ago
Wildfires burn out of control across Los Angeles area and kill 5 as thousands flee homes
Wildfires have been tearing across the Los Angeles area with devastating force, causing ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke.2 years ago
Judge temporarily blocks release of special counsel report on Trump cases amid simmering court fight
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked the public release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on investigations into Donald Trump.2 years ago
Trump is certified as the 2024 election winner without challenge, in stark contrast to 2021 violence
Congress certified President-elect Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 election in proceedings that unfolded Monday without violence.2 years ago
Justin Trudeau resigns as Canada’s Liberal Party leader, will remain as PM until successor named
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation Monday in the face of rising discontent over his leadership.2 years ago
Seattle native Jean Smart wins second Golden Globe amid big night for ‘Emilia Perez,’ ‘The Brutalist’
Seattle native Jean Smart won her second Golden Globe in three years for best performance by a female actor in a television series.2 years ago
Judge sets Trump sentencing in hush money case for Jan. 10, but signals no jail time
A judge Friday set President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing in his hush money case for Jan. 10 but promised not to jail him.2 years ago
Republican Mike Johnson reelected as House speaker in dramatic floor vote
Republican Mike Johnson won reelection as House speaker, buoyed with a nod of support from President-elect Donald Trump.2 years ago
The world welcomes 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges
From Sydney to Mumbai to Nairobi, communities around the world welcomed 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges.2 years ago
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter dies at 100
Jimmy Carter, who served one term as president and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian, has died at 100.2 years ago
Some experts say Russia air defense caused Azerbaijan plane crash
Azerbaijan observed a nationwide day of mourning for the victims of the plane crash that killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured.2 years ago
Nordstrom to be acquired by Nordstrom family, Mexican retail group for $6.25B
Department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican group for $6.25 billion.2 years ago
Albertsons gives up on Kroger merger and sues the grocery chain for failing to secure deal
Albertsons is giving up on its merger with Kroger and is suing the grocery chain, saying it didn’t do enough to secure regulatory approval.2 years ago
Israeli troops reportedly advance deeper into Syria as Netanyahu testifies in trial
Israel carried out a wave of heavy airstrikes across Syria as its troops advanced deeper into the country.2 years ago
Suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO struggles, shouts while entering courthouse
After UnitedHealthcare’s CEO was gunned down on a New York sidewalk, police searched for the masked gunman with dogs, drones and scuba divers.2 years ago
Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing faces weapons, forgery, other charges
Police have arrested a 26-year-old man with a weapon consistent with the gun used to kill the UnitedHealthcare CEO.2 years ago
