Scores of Visitors Gather by Tidal Basin to Honor 'Stumpy'
contact@hellonews.website washington — Thousands of cherry blossoms began blooming earlier this month in Washington, bringing scores of tourists from around the world to see them at the Tidal Basin. But this…
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Russia Extends Detention of US Journalist Gershkovich
A Russian court has extended the pre-trial detention of U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested nearly a year ago on espionage charges widely viewed as bogus. The court Tuesday…
Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapses, Vehicles Fall into Water
BALTIMORE — A portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after a large boat collided with it early Tuesday morning, and multiple vehicles fell into the water.…
Florida's Governor Signs One of Country's Most Restrictive Social Media Bans for Minors
TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Florida will have one of the country’s most restrictive social media bans for minors — if it withstands expected legal challenges — under a bill signed by…
US Judge Dismisses Lawsuit by Musk's X Against Hate Speech Researchers
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by Elon Musk’s X Corp. against the nonprofit Center for Countering Digital Hate, which has documented the increase in hate speech on the…
US High Court Again Confronts Abortion, This Time Over Access to Medication
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will again wade into the fractious issue of abortion this week when it hears arguments about a medication used in the most…
US, UK Bring Charges, Sanctions in Response to Chinese Hacking Operation
American and British authorities announced criminal charges and sanctions on Monday against seven hackers believed to be living in China and linked to the Chinese government. The operation was carried…
Shohei Ohtani Says He Never Bet on Sports, Interpreter Stole Money, Told Lies
Los Angeles — Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani said Monday he never bet on sports and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole money from him and told lies. Ohtani held a news conference…
Some Families in Massachusetts Shelters Will Have to Document Efforts to Find Path Out
BOSTON — Families staying in overflow shelter sites in Massachusetts will soon have to document each month their efforts to find a path out of the overflow system, including looking…
US Adds 12,000 Special Immigrant Visas for Afghans; Advocates Say More Needed
washington — U.S. lawmakers included in the $1.2 trillion package of spending bills an additional 12,000 Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for Afghans who supported the U.S. mission in Afghanistan and…
US Vice President: Banning TikTok 'Not at All the Goal'
Austin, Texas — U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said the Biden administration has no intention to ban TikTok, the popular short video application from Chinese company ByteDance. Harris told ABC’s…
US Vice President to Meet Guatemalan Leader on Immigration, Anti-Corruption Drive
Washington — Vice President Kamala Harris plans to meet on Monday with President Bernardo Arévalo of Guatemala as the U.S. grapples with an influx of migrants to its southern border,…
Trump Looking to Delay Hush Money Criminal Trial
Former U.S. president Donald Trump is in a New York courtroom Monday, looking to delay his criminal trial on charges that he covered up a hush money payment to a…
Pentagon: US Warned Niger About Russia, Iran Ties Before Junta Revoked Accord
WASHINGTON — U.S. officials traveled to Niger last week to express concerns about the country’s potential development of ties to Russia and Iran before the ruling junta Saturday revoked an…
US Supreme Court Weighs NRA Free Speech Fight With New York Official
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday grappled with whether a New York state official can be sued for violating the National Rifle Association’s constitutional free speech rights by…