Norman Rockwell people-watched in the West Wing lobby. Now those sketches are on public display
Four 1940s-era sketches titled “So You Want to See the President!” from Norman Rockwell are going on display for the first time.
Shiite Muslims collectively mourn to mark Muharram and Ashoura
Shiite Muslims worldwide have been observing a period of mourning leading to the day of Ashoura, which marks the killing of Hussein.
A cancer patient’s cats inspired a push for pets in hospice wards
In Poland, new legislation could give patients in hospices and palliative care wards the right to have visits from their pets.
As LeBron James mulls whether to return, leave or retire, what can the Lakers do?
James seems most likely to return to the Lakers for a record 24th NBA season, but the organization has to remain ready for every possibility while trying to build out…
Angels not surprised by Walbert Ureña’s quick success in the majors
Ureña, 22, had nondescript numbers in the minor leagues, but the Angels insist that they knew he had the talent and aptitude to learn that would help him become a…
EU releases $3.4 billion loan package for Ukraine’s recovery as part of 2-year commitment
The European Union has disbursed the first $3.4 billion tranche of a $101 billion loan to Ukraine, Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said
Mamdani’s success in New York tests Democratic Party’s willingness to change
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stepped into the national spotlight this week as a surging political force within the Democratic Party.
Federal judge halts Trump’s election executive order seeking to create a federal voter list
A federal judge has halted President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot.
Supreme Court allows Trump administration to end legal protections for Haitians, Syrians
The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to end temporary protected status or TPS for migrants fleeing Haiti and Syria.
Prosecutors to drop Harvey Weinstein’s unresolved rape charge; his other convictions stand
New York prosecutors say they’ll drop a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein instead of trying the former movie mogul for a fourth time.