88 m. ago New Zealand Police Kill Man Who Disappeared With His Children

Tom Phillips, who vanished with his three children in 2021, was killed after he shot a police officer on Monday, the authorities said. His children were found safe and unharmed.

Events

2 h. ago New U.S. Consul General Tom Eckert Assumes Charge in Peshawar

New U.S. Consul General Tom Eckert Assumes Charge in Peshawar  U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Pakistan (.gov)

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3 h. ago Australian woman is sentenced to life for poisoning relatives with mushrooms

An Australian judge sentenced triple-murderer Erin Patterson to life in prison with a non-parole period of 33 years for poisoning four of her estranged husband's relatives with death cap mushrooms.

Politics

9 h. ago Opinion: Sullivan and Begich are selling Alaska out by scrapping Central Yukon plan

Opinion: Sullivan and Begich are selling Alaska out by scrapping Central Yukon plan  Anchorage Daily News

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10 h. ago All according to plan: Commanders’ newcomers lead way in opener vs. Giants

All according to plan: Commanders’ newcomers lead way in opener vs. Giants  The Washington Post

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13 h. ago OPINION: Plan to link Alaska’s Permanent Fund accounts is all about growing govt. spending

OPINION: Plan to link Alaska’s Permanent Fund accounts is all about growing govt. spending  alaskawatchman.com

Economics

14 h. ago Postal traffic to US drops more than 80% after trade exemption rule ends, UN agency says

The de minimis rule that allowed small packages worth less than $800 to be exempt from tariffs ended on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025.

Politics

15 h. ago RFK Jr., Rejecting Vaccine Data, Fuels Distrust of Public Health Agencies

By promoting suspicions about the institutions he oversees, critics say Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing public health. He says he is pursuing transparency.

Politics

16 h. ago Tom Homan vows future raids like one at Hyundai plant, warns companies against illegal hiring

Immigration czar Tom Homan defended the Georgia Hyundai raid that arrested 475 workers and vowed continued workplace enforcement operations nationwide.

Events

17 h. ago Kennedy says he sees no health agency successes as Trump heads to US Open final

Kennedy says he sees no health agency successes as Trump heads to US Open final  CNN

Politics

18 h. ago Ryan Reynolds Details How His Phone Ruined Denzel Washington's Most Emotional Scene In $208M Thriller

Ryan Reynolds Details How His Phone Ruined Denzel Washington's Most Emotional Scene In $208M Thriller  Screen Rant

Technology

18 h. ago Homan: 'We're at War with the Criminal Cartels' While Gov. Pritzker Protects Them

Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union," Trump border czar Tom Homan explained the Trump administration was going to war with "criminal cartels" while Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) protected them. The post Homan: ‘We’re at War with the Criminal Cartels’ While Gov. Pritzker Protects Them appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

21 h. ago Sondheimer: Tom Stillwell evolves from volleyball star to ace Girl Dad

Sondheimer: Tom Stillwell evolves from volleyball star to ace Girl Dad  Los Angeles Times

Politics

23 h. ago As Syria Tries to Move Away From Dictatorship, Signs of Authoritarianism Linger

The ex-rebels now in control of Syria say they are ending rule by fear, overhauling the security and prison systems, and holding elections. But concerns over sectarianism and inclusivity remain.

Politics

24 h. ago Texas woman sentenced to 6 years in prison for setting Washington state church on fire

Texas woman sentenced to 6 years in prison for setting Washington state church on fire  Fox News

Events

26 h. ago 6 Best Phones You Can’t Buy in the US (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Wondering what you’re missing out on? Here are our favorite smartphones not officially sold stateside but are available in markets like the UK and Europe.

Politics

28 h. ago Why France’s Financial Woes Are Pushing Its Government to the Brink

The French prime minister has proposed drastic spending cuts and tax increases to shore up the country’s accounts, but his plan could backfire.

Politics

32 h. ago West Point alumni group scraps prestigious award celebrations honoring Tom Hanks

The 69-year-old actor and veterans' advocate had been scheduled to receive the prestigious Sylvanus Thayer award at an official ceremony and parade on Sept. 25.

Events

33 h. ago Oakland Democratic councilman faces resistance after he proposes plan to shut down homeless encampments

A Democratic councilmember in Oakland says he has a moral duty to address the city's homelessness crisis as housing advocates oppose his encampment removal plan.

Politics

34 h. ago West Point alumni association cancels awards ceremony for Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks' September 25 West Point awards ceremony has been canceled by the alumni association, according to an email sent to association members.

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