Commencement speech

Former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney on Sunday called on graduates to engage in politics and urged them not to waver from the truth, invoking her experience battling against former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

2023 Indianapolis 500

Josef Newgarden finally won his first Indianapolis 500 and gave team owner Roger Penske his 19th win and first since buying Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Debt ceiling deal done

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he is hopeful of reaching a deal to raise the U.S. debt ceiling and avoid a catastrophic default as early as Saturday. After arriving at the U.S. Capitol early in the day,

Splashes to the top

The Little Mermaid,” Disney’s live-action adaption of the 1989 movie, took home $48.3 million on its opening night Friday.

Everest ‘triple crown’

A renowned US mountain guide has achieved the rare Everest region ‘triple crown’, climbing Mount Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse in one season

Poland's minimum wage

Poland plans to raise the minimum wage twice in 2024 to help people cope with high inflation, Family and Social Policy Minister Marlena Malag said, as the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party prepares for a parliamentary election later this year.

Turns 140 years old

"This bridge represents something," Mayor Eric Adams said Wednesday as he opened new public space on its Manhattan side.

Kuti released on bail

Nigerian Afrobeat star Seun Kuti, who is facing trial on on charges of assaulting a police officer, will embark on a delayed concert tour after being released on bail, his manager said Wednesday. Kuti appeared in court in the commercial hub of Lagos on Wednesday before his trial was adjourned until July 3.