Powerful storm brings heavy rain and snow to Central Plains and Midwest, making travel ‘almost impossible’

A powerful storm brought heavy winds, snow and rain to the central United States on Monday, making travel hazardous and “nearly impossible” in some areas, with extreme weather on both coasts set to last into Tuesday. The National Weather Service said early Monday that the Northern and Central Plains into the Upper Midwest would be… Continue reading Powerful storm brings heavy rain and snow to Central Plains and Midwest, making travel ‘almost impossible’

As the 2024 election revs up, Asian Americans rise as a powerful voting bloc

WASHINGTON — Asian Americans have emerged as a coveted voting bloc in the 2024 election, with both parties recognizing their power to decide the presidency and other competitive races. Asian American voter turnout spiked in 2020, surprising many political observers, and proved crucial to President Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory. In battleground Georgia, Asian American… Continue reading As the 2024 election revs up, Asian Americans rise as a powerful voting bloc

Tropical Storm Hilary makes landfall in California, bringing powerful wind and rain

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Biden expected to visit Maui on Monday to meet with wildfire victims and response teams 02:07 Growing number of schools requiring students to lock away cellphones while in class 02:33 4-year-old daughter of late sheriff’s deputy gets special send-off to… Continue reading Tropical Storm Hilary makes landfall in California, bringing powerful wind and rain

At least 10 dead in powerful explosion in the Dominican Republic

SAN CRISTOBAL, Dominican Republic — The death toll from a powerful explosion near the capital of the Dominican Republic rose to 10 on Tuesday as firefighters searched through smoldering rubble, authorities said. More than 50 people were injured in Monday’s explosion at a bustling commercial center in the city of San Cristobal, located just west of Santo… Continue reading At least 10 dead in powerful explosion in the Dominican Republic