Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio dies at 77
Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio, known for her powerful voice and fierce defense of women, died at her home in Veracruz early Monday at the age of 77. Her passing ...
Devers insists he’s the Red Sox’s third baseman even with Bregman now on the team
The Red Sox’s ballyhooed signing of Alex Bregman was met with considerable resistance Monday when Rafael Devers said he wouldn’t cede third base. Devers, a ...
What is a polar vortex? US gets a taste of the Arctic this week
The term “polar vortex” usually refers to the gigantic circular upper air weather pattern in the Arctic region. It is a normal pattern that is stronger in the winter and keeps some of the coldest ...
NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon ready to partner with Tom Cruise on ‘Days of Thunder’ sequel
Help him, Tom Cruise! NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon wants a “Days of Thunder” sequel and said at Daytona International ...
A’s manager Mark Kotsay agrees to a deal that could keep him with the team through 2029
Manager Mark Kotsay helped the Athletics navigate a difficult three seasons while the franchise lost a lot of games, built a young roster and dealt with an emotional departure ...
Canadian national anthem booed, but only lightly, at 4 Nations hockey tournament
The Canadian national anthem was booed, though somewhat tepidly, by the fans at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday — apparent ...
Vatican says the pope has a ‘polymicrobial respiratory tract infection.’ What is that?
Vatican authorities said Monday that Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug treatment. Officials said the 88-year-old pope ...
Auburn stays at No. 1 in AP Top 25 for 6th straight week, Florida up to No. 2; Louisville returns
Auburn’s win at Alabama assured the Tigers would keep the No. 1 ranking in The Associated Press Top 25 men’s college ...
Many weary Ukrainians long for an end to the war but now fear it will come on unfavorable terms
After nearly three years of living under constant threat of Russian airstrikes while their troops fight a grinding campaign ...
Mexico awaits new response from Google on dispute over Gulf of Mexico name before filing lawsuit
Mexico said Monday it’s awaiting a new response from Google to its request that the tech company fully restore the name Gulf ...
Top Democrats question IRS on DOGE access to taxpayer data
Top Democrats in Congress want to know what Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) plans to do at the ...
Raleigh area stocking up on supplies with winter storm expected to hit region this week
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Local stores are stocking up on winter essentials ahead of Wednesday’s expected snowstorm. Jeff Hastings at Burke Brothers in Raleigh told CBS 17 that he had to fully restock ...