5 things to watch as the federal buyout deadline approaches
As the deadline approaches, agencies have amped up the pressure on employees, sending frequent “reminders” and a copy of the contract they would have to sign to accept the deferred ...
Boy Scouts see a small membership uptick after rebrand to Scouting America
A historic rebrand of the Boy Scouts of America has been followed by a small uptick in young people joining what will now be called Scouting America, a welcoming sign as the ...
Uganda’s LGBTQ community faces anxiety and uncertainty after U.S. aid freeze
A non-profit organization supporting LGBTQ people in Uganda says its work is being threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump’s suspension of foreign aid. Pius Kennedy, a ...
Israel begins preparations for Gaza exodus as Egypt lobbies against Trump plan
Israel said on Thursday it has begun preparations for the departure of large numbers of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip in line with President Donald Trump’s plan for the ...
Lindsey Vonn to race super-G at skiing worlds despite feeling sick with ‘a cold or the flu’
Lindsey Vonn completed pre-race inspection and was planning on competing in the super-G at the Alpine skiing world championships on Thursday despite feeling ...
Sweden reels from deadliest mass shooting as police seek gunman’s motive
Sweden is reeling days after the country’s deadliest mass shooting left at least 11 people dead, including the gunman, as investigators Thursday continued to look into the ...
‘What can I do to bring the others home?’ Hostages freed from Hamas captivity vow all must return
For the final two months of his captivity in Gaza, American-Israeli Keith Siegel was forced to lie down at all times in a ...
Middle East latest: Israeli defense minister tells army to set plans for Palestinians to leave Gaza
Israel’s defense minister says he has instructed the army to prepare plans for large numbers of Palestinians to leave the Gaza Strip in line with President Donald Trump’s proposal for the ...
Lakers land center Mark Williams in trade with Hornets for Knecht and Reddish, AP source says
The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets in a trade for rookie Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish and draft considerations, a person with ...
What to know about what’s tying up a $4B settlement for Hawaii wildfire victims
Hawaii’s Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Thursday over insurance issues that are tying up a potential $4 billion ...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 50 points as NBA-leading Thunder rout Suns 140-109
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 50 points and the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Phoenix Suns 140-109 on Wednesday night to improve to 40-9. The Thunder said ...
Brandon Ingram is going to the Raptors, Bruce Brown and Kelly Olynyk to the Pelicans, AP source says
The Toronto Raptors are acquiring Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Bruce Brown and Kelly Olynyk, a person with knowledge of the talks said late Wednesday.