By FATIMA HUSSEIN WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Wednesday imposed sanctions on four firms operating in Venezuela’s oil sector and designated four additional oil tankers, which the U.S. accuses of being part of a shadow fleet serving Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s government, as blocked property. Related Articles Trump vilifies Kennedy family hours after … [Read more...] about US imposes sanctions on 4 Venezuelan oil firms and 4 more tankers in Maduro crackdown
Zohran Mamdani chose a Quran full of symbolism for his mayoral oath
By SAFIYAH RIDDLE NEW YORK (AP) — Incoming Mayor Zohran Mamdani will take his midnight oath of office on a centuries-old Quran, marking the first time a mayor of New York City uses Islam’s holy text to be sworn in and underscoring a series of historic firsts for the city. Related Articles Trump vilifies Kennedy family hours after Tatiana Schlossberg’s … [Read more...] about Zohran Mamdani chose a Quran full of symbolism for his mayoral oath
Chief Justice says Constitution remains ‘firm and unshaken’ with major Supreme Court rulings ahead
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts said Wednesday that the Constitution remains a sturdy pillar for the country, a message that comes after a tumultuous year in the nation’s judicial system with pivotal Supreme Court decisions on the horizon. Related Articles Trump vilifies Kennedy family hours after Tatiana Schlossberg’s … [Read more...] about Chief Justice says Constitution remains ‘firm and unshaken’ with major Supreme Court rulings ahead
Trump vilifies Kennedy family hours after Tatiana Schlossberg’s death
No sooner had John F. Kennedy’s granddaughter died of leukemia at age 35, than President Trump got busy dusting off previous social media posts to cast shade at her bereaved family. Though he didn’t mention the late Tatiana Schlossberg by name or reference her death, Trump harvested screenshots of his supporters’ posts belittling the famous family after his newly handpicked … [Read more...] about Trump vilifies Kennedy family hours after Tatiana Schlossberg’s death
Noon Year’s Eve ball drop at railroad museum | PHOTOS
Maisie Holl, 8, of Ellicott City slingsconfetti above her head as the Noon Year’s Eve ball drop count, a kid-friendly celebration to ring in 2026 completes at B&O Railroad Museum. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff) From left, best friends Maisie Holl, 8, Emily McMahon, 8-1/2 of Ellicott City best friend and Holl’s brother Oliver Holl, 4 participate in the count down during the Noon … [Read more...] about Noon Year’s Eve ball drop at railroad museum | PHOTOS