Tricia McLaughlin to Leave DHS Amid Immigration Controversy and Agency Shutdown

SUMMARY  WASHINGTON — Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security, is leaving the agency amid mounting scrutiny over immigration enforcement tactics, a DHS spokesperson confirmed Tuesday.  McLaughlin’s departure comes as the agency faces a funding lapse and congressional investigations tied to fatal immigration enforcement operations. The Tricia McLaughlin departure … Read more

Olympic Figure Skating Spotlight Shifts to Adeliia Petrosian Amid Coaching Controversy

SUMMARY  Milan, Italy — Russian figure skater Adeliia Petrosian, 18, emerged as a medal contender at the Winter Olympics on Tuesday, raising questions about the ongoing influence of her coach, Eteri Tutberidze, whose past controversies have cast a shadow over the sport.  Petrosian scored a career best 72.89 in the women’s short program, despite competing … Read more

Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band Announce US Tour, Returning to Pittsburgh in May 2026

SUMMARY  PITTSBURGH — Rock legend Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will perform at PPG Paints Arena on May 19, 2026, as part of their new “Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour,” which launches March 31 at Minneapolis’ Target Center.  The 20-date US tour features 19 arena shows and concludes with an outdoor … Read more

Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano set for Netflix MMA superfight promoted by Jake Paul

SUMMARY  LOS ANGELES — Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano will headline a five round featherweight bout May 16 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, marking the first live MMA card streamed globally on Netflix and promoted by Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions, organizers announced Tuesday. The long discussed matchup between two pioneers of women’s … Read more

Shia LaBeouf Arrested on Simple Battery Charges in New Orleans During Mardi Gras

SUMMARY  Actor Shia LaBeouf was arrested Tuesday in New Orleans on two counts of simple battery, according to online court records, following an incident that occurred during the city’s Carnival season celebrations. The Shia LaBeouf arrest adds to a history of public legal troubles for the actor, whose presence in New Orleans coincided with major … Read more

Year of the Fire Horse begins as Lunar New Year 2026 ushers in rare 60 year zodiac cycle

SUMMARY  BEIJING — Lunar New Year celebrations began across Asia and in diaspora communities worldwide this week as 2026 ushers in the Year of the Fire Horse, a zodiac combination that appears only once every 60 years under China’s traditional lunisolar calendar. From Beijing to Singapore and from Sydney to San Francisco, Lunar New Year … Read more

Jesse Jackson Dies at 84, Leaving Legacy in Civil Rights and US Politics

SUMMARY  The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a towering figure in the American civil rights movement and two time Democratic presidential candidate, died Tuesday at age 84, his family said.  Jackson died peacefully surrounded by relatives, according to a statement released by the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed. Jackson’s death closes … Read more

Italy’s ‘Lovers’ Arch’ collapses in Salento after Valentine’s Day storm, dealing blow to tourism

SUMMARY  SALENTO, Italy — A powerful winter storm swept away Italy’s famed Lovers’ Arch collapse site along the Adriatic coast on Valentine’s Day, toppling the centuries old rock formation known as Faraglioni di Sant’Andrea and alarming officials in the southern Puglia region. The natural stone arch, long associated with romance and marriage proposals, crumbled after … Read more

Anderson Cooper to Step Down from ‘60 Minutes’ After 20 Years, Citing Family Priorities

SUMMARY  NEW YORK — Anderson Cooper will step down as a correspondent for “60 Minutes” after 20 years, ending a cross network partnership between CBS News and CNN as he shifts focus to family and his expanding CNN roles. Cooper’s departure marks a significant moment for the long running newsmagazine, which has faced internal changes … Read more

Sheriff rules out family in Nancy Guthrie disappearance

SUMMARY  PIMA COUNTY, Ariz — Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators have cleared Nancy Guthrie’s children and spouses as suspects in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance after she was reported missing from her home more than two weeks ago. The Nancy Guthrie disappearance has drawn attention because Savannah Guthrie’s mother vanished without clear explanation.  Guthrie, … Read more