‘Chariots of the Gods’ author Erich von Däniken dies at 90
BERLIN — Erich von Däniken, the Swiss author whose bestselling books about the extraterrestrial origins of ancient civilizations…
Iran warns US troops and Israel will be targets if America strikes over protests
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Nationwide protests challenging Iran’s theocracy saw protesters…
Trump pushes a 1-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates and banks balk
NEW YORK — Reviving a campaign pledge, President Donald Trump wants a one-year, 10% cap on credit card…
Slow-moving prisoner releases in Venezuela enter 3rd day after government announces goodwill effort
SAN FRANCISCO DE YARE, Venezuela — As Diógenes Angulo was freed Saturday from a Venezuelan prison after a…
Veteran actor T.K. Carter, known for ‘The Thing’ and ‘Punky Brewster,’ dies at 69
DUARTE, Calif. — Veteran actor T.K. Carter, who appeared in the horror film “The Thing” and “Punky Brewster”…
Trump pushes a 1-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates. Banks balk
NEW YORK (AP) — Reviving a campaign pledge, President Donald Trump wants a one-year, 10% cap on credit…
Protests in Iran near 2-week mark as authorities intensify crackdown on demonstrators
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Protests sweeping across Iran neared the two-week…
Heritage Foundation calls on US to prioritize marriage and family in new report
The Heritage Foundation think tank is urging the federal government “to save and restore the American family,” kicking…
VR headsets are ‘hope machines’ inside California prisons
CHOWCHILLA, Calif. — Jacob Smith has been in prison for two decades but he and other inmates are…
Huge black bear evicted from crawl space under Los Angeles home
A huge black bear that made its den in the crawl space under a Los Angeles area man’s…
VR headsets in California prisons offer escape, practical experience
CHOWCHILLA, Calif. (AP) — Jacob Smith has been in prison for two decades but he and other inmates…
Greenland’s party leaders firmly reject Trump’s push for US control of the island
NUUK, Greenland — Greenland’s party leaders have rejected President Donald Trump’s repeated calls for the U.S. to take…