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Monster storm across the US sparks threat of tornadoes and fire, killing at least 17

Monster storm across the US sparks threat of tornadoes and fire, killing at least 17

The threat of violent tornadoes in parts of the U.S. proved deadly as well as destructive as whipping winds moved east into the Mississippi Valley and Deep South on Saturday, with at least 17 people killed and scores of homes decimated.
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Starmer urges Putin to prove he is serious about peace by signing up to Ukraine ceasefire

Starmer urges Putin to prove he is serious about peace by signing up to Ukraine ceasefire

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to sign up to a ceasefire in its war against Ukraine if he is “serious about peace” and said allies will “keep the pressure” on the Kremlin, includin
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Israeli airstrikes killed 8 people in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian medics say

Israeli airstrikes killed 8 people in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian medics say

CAIRO (AP) — Palestinian medics say Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip killed at least eight people, including a local reporter who was operating a drone.
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Starmer tells global leaders to 'keep the pressure' on Putin over ceasefire in Ukraine

Starmer tells global leaders to 'keep the pressure' on Putin over ceasefire in Ukraine

LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told global leaders to “keep the pressure” on Russian President Vladimir Putin to back a ceasefire in Ukraine.
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Big March storm fans wildfires and kills 3 as forecasters fear weekend tornado outbreak

Big March storm fans wildfires and kills 3 as forecasters fear weekend tornado outbreak

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A sprawling storm system crossing the U.S. on Friday caused deadly crashes, damaged buildings and fanned more than 100 wildfires in several central states, prompting evacuation orders in some communities.
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Appeals court says Louisiana can carry out the state’s first nitrogen gas execution next week

Appeals court says Louisiana can carry out the state’s first nitrogen gas execution next week

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana's first execution using nitrogen gas is set to move forward as planned next week after a federal appeals court on Friday vacated a preliminary injunction granted by a lower judge.
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Cuba suffers another massive power outage leaving millions in the dark

HAVANA (AP) — Cuba suffered a massive power outage Friday night affecting Havana and the country's provinces that left millions in the dark. Cuba’s Ministry of Energy and Mines said at around 8:15 p.m.
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Appeals court lifts blocks on Trump's orders restricting diversity, equity and inclusion programs

Appeals court lifts blocks on Trump's orders restricting diversity, equity and inclusion programs

WASHINGTON (AP) — An appeals court on Friday lifted a block on executive orders seeking to end government support for diversity, equity and inclusion programs , handing the Trump administration a win after a string of setbacks defending President Don
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Texas lawmaker introduces bill to clarify medical exceptions in state's abortion ban

Texas lawmaker introduces bill to clarify medical exceptions in state's abortion ban

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas lawmaker who helped pioneer the state's restrictive abortion laws introduced a bill on Friday to clarify medical exceptions allowed under the law, representing a pivot from Republican legislators who have defended the sta
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Senate passes six-month funding bill hours before shutdown deadline

Senate passes six-month funding bill hours before shutdown deadline

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a six-month spending bill on Friday hours before a government shutdown, overcoming sharp Democratic opposition to the measure and sending it to President Donald Trump to be signed into law. The vote was 54-46.
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