USA | Senate confirms Christopher Wray, Trump’s choice for FBI

The Senate overwhelmingly confirmed Christopher Wray to lead the FBI, replacing James Comey, who was abruptly fired by President Donald Trump amid the investigation into Russian meddling

USA | Teen jumps out of plane emergency door at San Francisco

A teenage boy traveling alone opened an emergency door after his plane landed, slid down the wing and jumped onto a tarmac at San Francisco before shocked

Obituary | Sam Shepard, dead at age 73, was a new kind of artist

Old enough to see the rustic world of his childhood disappear, Sam Shepard was a new kind of man who brought a new kind of language

Offbeat | Man posts video of climbing Philadelphia City Hall tower

A man has posted an online video of himself climbing Philadelphia City Hall and its clock tower, which reaches about 152 meters into the air. The man,

This Day in History | 2003 – Anglican church approves gay bishop

The Anglican Church in America has voted to approve the appointment of an openly gay bishop. The Reverend Canon Gene Robinson, of New Hampshire, was approved

World briefs

US-NORTH KOREA Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has offered reassurance to North Korea that “we are not your enemy,” though he wants help from China to push for

The Buzz | Trump reportedly described White House as a ‘real dump’

President Donald Trump has told members of his New Jersey golf club that he spends so much time away from Washington because the White House is a “real

Royalty | Prince Philip, 96, to bid adieu to solo charity appearances

For over 65 years, he has been the unwavering presence alongside Britain’s longest-serving monarch, the consummate consort and royal representative. Today , Prince Philip will

Venezuela | Police take two opposition leaders from homes

Two of Venezuela’s leading opposition figures were taken from their homes in the middle of the night by state security agents yesterday, in President Nicolas Maduro’s first

USA | Trump on tricky legal ground with ‘Obamacare’ threat

President Donald Trump’s threat to stop billions of dollars in government payments to insurers and force the collapse of “Obamacare” could put the government in a tricky

Offbeat | 1,700-pound barbecue pit stolen from Albuquerque restaurant

Police are investigating a bizarre heist of a 1,700-pound barbecue pit from a popular Albuquerque restaurant. The Albuquerque Journal reports (goo.gl/5oXrHZ) police say the black and red

This Day in History | 1984 – Euro Court condemns phone-tapping

A Surrey businessman who accused the police of illegally tapping his phone is celebrating after a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights. James Malone,

World briefs

CAMBODIA’s prime minister yesterday ordered the ouster of an American-led Christian organization that seeks to rescue and rehabilitate women working in the sex trade, saying

The Buzz | Bank of England workers on strike for first time in 50 years

Striking employees at the Bank of England wore comical masks depicting the face of Governor Mark Carney yesterday as they stood outside the institution demanding better pay.

Known for drama chops, Nicole Kidman is dying to do a comedy

Pratfalls, gags, or dry wit, Nicole Kidman says she’d love to give them a shot. The Oscar-winner says she never gets offered comedic roles and

Philippines | Police say Duterte’s crackdown to target more drug lords

The Philippine national police chief warned yesterday that law enforcers will be going after more drug lords following a raid that left 15 people dead, including

US Military | Transgender soldier fears life setback after Trump’s tweet

The U.S. Army soldier took a deep breath before hitting the button that sent the email to more than 200 fellow troops. “All considered,

Russia-US Putin: Washington must cut 755 Moscow diplomats

Russian President Vladimir Putin has demanded the United States cut its embassy and consulate staff in Russia by 755 people, underlining his displeasure with U.S. sanctions and heightening

Offbeat | Authorities capture alligator roaming around upstate NY town

Authorities in upstate New York have captured an alligator that got loose. According to Animal Adventure Park, New York state Department of Environmental Conservation crews captured the

This Day in History | 1994 – Library fire wipes out historic records

Thousands of historic documents and more than 100,000 books have been destroyed in a blaze which ripped through Norwich Central Library in the early hours of this

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