Biden comments on American hostage in Afghanistan released in prisoner swap
Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz(WASHINGTON) — Mark Frerichs — the last-known American hostage being held by the Taliban — has been released in a prisoner exchange, President Joe Biden confirmed in a statement on Monday.
“His release is t…
Has the war in Ukraine reached a turning point?
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — By the six-month mark of Russia’s war in Ukraine, the conflict had become a largely static one, with neither side conducting significant offensive operations — until last week.
Following a surprising counterof…
Obamas remember Queen Elizabeth II in touching video messages
John Stillwell/Pool via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Former first lady Michelle Obama and former President Barack Obama are remembering Queen Elizabeth II in separate video clips posted on the day of the late monarch’s state funeral.
Michelle Obama share…
Entire island of Puerto Rico loses power as Hurricane Fiona makes landfall
ABC News(NEW YORK) — The entire island of Puerto Rico lost power just before Hurricane Fiona made landfall on Sunday afternoon, according to officials.
More than 1.5 million customers are without electricity as the Category 1 storm, with sustained wi…
Pilot killed in single-engine plane crash at Reno Air Races: CEO
Thinkstock Images/Getty Images(RENO, Nev.) — One person is dead following a single-engine plane crash behind a residential area during the Reno Air Races in Nevada on Sunday, the racing association’s CEO said.
Frederick Telling, CEO of the Reno Air R…
Beyoncé congratulates original ‘Dreamgirls’ star Sheryl Lee Ralph on Emmy win
Miguel Villagran/Getty ImagesBeyoncé congratulated Sheryl Lee Ralph on her recent Emmy win with a sweet gift and note — from one Deena to another.
Ralph originated the role of Deena Jones in the 1981 Broadway musical Dreamgirls, while Beyoncé played …
Princes William and Harry unite in grief at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral
Samir Hussein/WireImage(LONDON) — Prince William and his brother Prince Harry walked side by side at their grandmother Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral at Westminster Abbey in London on Monday.
The brothers were part of the funeral procession and followe…
All of Puerto Rico without power as Hurricane Fiona makes landfall

The entire island of Puerto Rico is without power after Hurricane Fiona made landfall on Sunday afternoon. Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi announced on Facebook Sunday afternoon that more than 1.5 million customers are without electricity after
Yeshiva University suspends student clubs after Supreme Court’s LGBTQ ruling

In the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court decision earlier this week that ordered Yeshiva University to recognize an LGBTQ student group, the school has suspended all student club activity. In an email to students on Friday, university officials said
Repair it or replace it? How to decide what to do when an appliance needs fixing
When an expensive appliance breaks – and it’s past the warranty period, so you’ll be paying for any repair work – you need to decide whether it makes sense to fix it. Start by finding out how