LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — A Pakistani man who shot and wounded former Prime Minister Imran Khan and killed one of his supporters in 2022 was convicted and sentenced Saturday to life in prison, his lawyer said. The attacker, Naveed Ahmad, was arrested shortly after he opened fire on Khan in Wazirabad, a city in Punjab province, wounding […]
Nearly nine months after losing chunks of the Kursk region to a surprise Ukrainian incursion, Russia announced that its troops have fully reclaimed the border territory. Ukraine denied it, saying the fighting was still ongoing. If confirmed, Moscow’s victory in Kursk would deprive Kyiv of key leverage in U.S.-brokered efforts to negotiate an end to the more […]
The Washington Examiner‘s Peter Laffin suggested the late Pope Francis did not fit into the American left-right political paradigm after funeral services for Francis were held in Vatican City Saturday. Francis’s funeral mass gathered world leaders, including President Donald Trump, to St. Peter’s Square to honor the late pontiff commonly referred to as “the people’s […]
(The Center Square) — Lawmakers in the Florida Legislature are considering adding initiatives to the ballot that could help homeowners reduce their property taxes and help defray personal property taxes on agricultural equipment. House Joint Resolution 1257 and Senate Joint Resolution 1510 are similar bills that would accomplish one of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ policy priorities of property tax relief via […]
The Catholic Church and many others came together for a final farewell to Pope Francis at his funeral in Vatican City Saturday morning, a gathering that united several world leaders and faithful Catholics. While the farewell to Francis was the center of the occasion, there were several other key takeaways from the large gathering Saturday, […]
(The Center Square) — Lawmakers in both chambers of the General Assembly want to launch a Pennsylvania Department of Government Efficiency — or PA DOGE — that would be tasked with rooting out government waste and improving fiscal accountability across state agencies. Earlier this year, Rep. Stephenie Scialabba, R-Cranberry Twp., announced plans to introduce legislation […]
As President Donald Trump nears his 100th day in office, America and the world are reacting with just one word: Wow. During his 2024 presidential campaign, Trump loudly broadcast his plans to hit the ground sprinting, making sure not to waste any time. We all heard that, but still few could have predicted the earthquake […]
ROME (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday paid his respects to Pope Francis, joining more than 50 heads of state and other dignitaries at the funeral of a pontiff who pointedly disagreed with him on a variety of issues. Trump also had a brief meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Both the White House and Zelenskyy’s […]
Democrats face a looming electoral dilemma due to the 2030 census. Traditionally blue states, such as California and New York, are expected to lose congressional seats, while red-leaning states in the Sun Belt, such as Texas and Florida, are set to gain seats. These changes not only could give the GOP an easier path to […]
San Francisco, which has been moving away from liberal policies over the past several months, inched closer this week to adopting a “recovery first” drug strategy that pushes abstinence and long-term remission. The effort has infuriated critics in a city that has pioneered harm reduction. They argue that forcing addicts to stop doing illegal drugs alienates those […]
