What happens when a top federal prosecutor doubts the case he’s asked to pursue—especially when the president is watching? That’s the drama unfolding in Virginia, where Erik Siebert, acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District, abruptly resigned. President Donald Trump bluntly declared, “I want him out.” Siebert’s team had been investigating claims that New York
How does a 3,000-year-old royal treasure turn into a pile of melted gold worth less than a used car? Egyptian police say that’s exactly what happened in Cairo. A priceless bracelet from the reign of Pharaoh Amenemope vanished from the Egyptian Museum. It was sold for about $4,000 and destroyed. Authorities announced Thursday they’ve arrested
A routine follow-up on a domestic case turned into a nightmare in rural Pennsylvania. Three police officers are dead, two more critically wounded, and a small town is reeling. What went so terribly wrong on an otherwise quiet afternoon in North Codorus Township? State Police Commissioner Christopher Paris said the suspect opened fire on officers
What’s next for TikTok in the U.S.? According to President Donald Trump — a deal. Speaking to reporters before leaving for a state visit to the UK, Trump said he’d “reached a deal with China.” He planned to call President Xi on Friday to lock it in. For now, the looming ban has been pushed
What happens when a drunken prank crosses the line? In Shanghai, two 17-year-olds found out the hard way after peeing into a pot of broth at a Haidilao hotpot restaurant — and then posting the video online. The fallout was swift. China’s most famous hotpot chain rushed to reassure diners, refunding thousands and replacing equipment
What were you doing at 15? British actor Owen Cooper was busy making Emmy history. The Netflix breakout star of Adolescence just became the youngest male ever to snag a Primetime Emmy. He picked up Best Supporting Actor for his role as a schoolboy accused of murder. “I was nothing three years ago — now
How do you sum up a fighter who defined a generation of British boxing? Ricky Hatton — “The Hitman” — has died at 46, UK media report, leaving fans and fighters stunned. Police in Greater Manchester say a man’s body was found early Sunday morning in Hyde, Tameside. No suspicious circumstances are suspected, though authorities
What city is next on Donald Trump’s list for a National Guard deployment? Memphis, Tennessee. The US President revealed the move in a sprawling Fox News interview Friday. He called the city “deeply troubled” and insisted both the Democratic mayor and the Republican governor were “happy” about it. If true, it’s a striking escalation. Just
What happens when a government tries to silence its critics online? In Nepal, it triggered an uprising powerful enough to topple the prime minister. It elevated a former Supreme Court chief justice to the top job. Sushila Karki, 73, is set to become Nepal’s first female prime minister after deadly protests forced KP Sharma Oli
Who could have imagined a political rally turning into a scene of chaos? On Wednesday at Utah Valley University, conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk — co-founder of Turning Point USA and one of Donald Trump’s most visible allies — was shot. Charlie Kirk is the co-founder of Turning Point USA and one of Donald Trump’s most
Can a president fire a Federal Reserve governor at will? A US judge just drew a line in the sand. In a stunning rebuke to the White House, Judge Jia Cobb has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to oust Lisa Cook. Lisa Cook is one of the central bank’s key policymakers. The case is
What happens when frustration boils over and a government runs out of answers? In Nepal, the anger of a generation has just toppled its prime minister. K.P. Sharma Oli stepped down on Tuesday after days of chaos in Kathmandu. Protests against corruption exploded into the country’s worst unrest in decades. It all began with a
