NEW YORK -- Fay Vincent, who became an unexpected baseball commissioner in 1989 following the death of A. Bartlett Giamatti and then was forced out three years later by owners intent on a labor confrontation with players, has died. He was 86. Vincent had undergone radiation and chemotherapy for bladder cancer and developed complications that

A baby food maker is recalling edible sticks meant to ease teething pain over a possible choking hazard By The Associated Press February 2, 2025, 2:14 PM ARLINGTON, Va. -- A baby food maker is recalling edible sticks meant to ease teething pain over a possible choking hazard. Gerber announced Friday that it was recalling

LOS ANGELES —  Anthony Obi never imagined the night of Jan. 7 would be the last time he'd step inside his safe haven. The Houston rapper, known professionally as Fat Tony, has lived in the Altadena neighborhood for a year and says he and his neighbors were prepared for heavy winds and perhaps a few

WASHINGTON —  The U.S. State Department said Saturday that the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) -- the world's leading HIV initiative -- was covered by a waiver for life-saving humanitarian assistance during a 90-day pause in foreign aid. Just hours after taking office on Jan. 20, President Donald Trump ordered the pause so

Home United States U.S. News All About America World Africa The Americas East Asia Europe Middle East South & Central Asia Broadcast Programs VOA Languages Latest Global Coverage Follow Us Languages Search Search Previous Next Breaking News Middle East February 01, 2025 6:20 PM By Linda Gradstein Embed Israel’s Netanyahu to travel to Washington for

WASHINGTON —  U.S. warplanes took aim at the Islamic State affiliate in Somalia, hitting what officials described as high-ranking operatives in the terror group's mountainous stronghold. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the precision strike Saturday on social media, describing the main target as a "Senior ISIS Attack Planner and other terrorists he recruited and led."

WHITE HOUSE —  U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Saturday that places 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on goods from China starting Tuesday, the White House said. "Both Canada and Mexico have allowed an unprecedented invasion of illegal fentanyl that is killing American citizens, and also illegal

Donald Trump has been criticized by Democrats over alleged plans to "purge" FBI agents who worked on the federal investigation into the January 6 attack. Newsweek has contacted the White House, the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the FBI for comment via email. Why It Matters The move has been accused of being a retaliatory

A woman who had been dropped from her friendship group was shocked to receive a wedding invitation from one of the friends who failed to defend her. The woman, aka user Thr0wwitallaway, turned to Reddit this week for views on her dilemma on what to do next, explaining that she had once been part of

Redhill, United Kingdom, February 01, 2025 --(PR.com)-- Toolagen, a pioneering Startup Studio based in the UK, known for its innovative approach in building and scaling SaaS businesses, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sandeep Mimani as the new Head of Operations. With a rich background in the finance and banking sectors, Sandeep brings a wealth

Englewood, CO, February 01, 2025 --(PR.com)-- This Heart Month, HCA HealthONE Swedish is proud to be recognized as a leading provider of cardiovascular care in the Rocky Mountain Region. In October 2024, Healthgrades announced HCA HealthONE Swedish was ranked as having the #1 Cardiac Care and #1 Cardiology programs in Colorado. Based on patient outcomes, Healthgrades

Nagpur, India, February 01, 2025 --(PR.com)-- The new collection features a variety of apparel, including oversized T-shirts, hoodies, crop tops, and lowers, all crafted using premium materials such as 240 GSM super-combed cotton and bio-washed fabrics. According to the company, this launch aligns with its mission to provide high-quality, stylish, and comfortable clothing suitable for everyday