French government defends granting citizenship to George and Amal Clooney
PARIS — Actor George Clooney and his wife Amal Clooney were granted French citizenship because “they contribute, through their distinguished...
UCLA’s Bob Chesney rounds out his coaching staff with many joining him from JMU
Bob Chesney’s initial UCLA football staff is going to have a familiar feel to anyone who follows James Madison. After...
Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter reportedly found dead at San Francisco hotel on New Year’s Day
Victoria Jones, the daughter of Academy Award-winning actor Tommy Lee Jones, was reportedly found dead at a hotel in San...
Venus Williams set to become oldest woman to play in Australian Open main draw
Venus Williams is set to make Australian Open history. The tennis legend has received a wild-card entry for this year’s...
Saudi warplanes strike UAE-backed separatists in southern Yemen
ADEN, Yemen — Saudi warplanes have reportedly struck forces in southern Yemen backed by the United Arab Emirates on Friday, a separatist...
Trump administration terminates lease for Washington’s 3 public golf courses
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has ended the lease agreement for three public golf courses in Washington, a move that offers President...
‘Stranger Things’ finale turns box office downside up pulling in an estimated $25 million
The finale of Netflix’s blockbuster series “Stranger Things” gave movie theaters a much needed jolt, generating an estimated $20 to...
Zelensky names Ukraine’s head of military intelligence as his new chief of staff
KYIV, Ukraine — President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday appointed the head of Ukraine’s military intelligence as his new chief of staff, a...
Trump wants to overhaul the ‘president’s golf course.’ He hasn’t played there yet
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Trump has spent much of his two-week vacation in Florida golfing. But when he gets back...
Some parting words of wisdom from Warren Buffett
The advice that legendary investor Warren Buffett offered on investing and life over the years helped earn him legions of...
SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states
Americans in five states who get government help paying for groceries are seeing new restrictions on soda, candy and other...
Farmers learn exact aid amounts from Trump’s $12-billion trade relief package
Farmers are now learning how much aid they can expect to receive from a $12 billion package that President Donald...
CFP quarterfinals takeaways: Lane Kiffin is irrelevant for a day; new blood prevails over blue bloods
1 p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> The College Football Playoff quarterfinals were dominated by defense until the last of the games provided the...
Swiss investigators believe sparkling flares atop wine bottles ignited fatal bar fire
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland — Swiss investigators said Friday that they believe sparkling flares atop Champagne bottles ignited the fatal fire at a ski...
Trump and top Iranian officials exchange threats over protests roiling Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — President Trump and top Iranian officials exchanged dueling threats Friday as widening protests swept across parts of...
