Mickey Gilley, country music star and owner of a famed eponymous Texas honky-tonk that inspired the movie “Urban Cowboy,” died Saturday at the age of 86. Gilley “passed peacefully with
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Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra favored to win Eurovision music contest
A Ukrainian band is considered a favorite to win a popular televised European song contest, as the country continues to resist Russia’s unprovoked invasion. Bookmakers have given Kalush Orchestra’s song
‘Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ may set box office record
The Sam Raimi helmed “Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” took in more than $90 million in ticket sales between Thursday and Friday night, putting the Marvel superhero sequel
Russian Pullback Seen Near Kharkiv, Despite Victory Day Push for Gains
SLOVIANSK, Ukraine — Russia’s push to give its president a showcase victory in Ukraine appeared to face a new setback on Saturday, as Ukrainian defenders pushed the invaders back toward
Macron Sworn in for Second Term as French President
President Emmanuel Macron of France vowed in his inauguration speech to lead more inclusively and to address instability provoked by crises, such as the pandemic and Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Militants Kill 11 Egyptian Troops in Sinai
CAIRO — At least 11 Egyptian troops, including an officer, were killed Saturday in a militant attack that targeted a water-pumping station east of the Suez Canal, the military said.
Jill Biden Meets With Ukrainian Refugee Children in Romania
The first lady visited a school in Romania’s capital that has taken in Ukrainian students displaced amid Russia’s invasion.
Taiwan and U.S. Consider Weapons Suited to Defend Against China
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is quietly pressing the Taiwanese government to order American-made weapons that would help its small military repel a seaborne invasion by China rather than weapons
Thumbs down on ‘woke’: ‘Disney debacle’ lesson for CEOs
Of course the ink is barely dry on the Supreme Court’s draft decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, and a draft is not quite a ruling, but it’s been refreshing
Pro-abortion protesters march to homes of Justices Kavanaugh and Roberts in ‘vigil’ for Roe v. Wade
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Pro-abortion protesters marched to the homes of Supreme Court Justices John Roberts and Brett Kavanaugh Saturday night for a “Candlelight vigil for
Texas Gov. Abbott mulls challenge to Supreme Court ruling requiring schools to teach illegal immigrants
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says the state is considering a challenge to a 1982 Supreme Court decision that required public schools to
Madison Cawthorn vows to ‘keep fighting’ after series of scandals, leaked videos
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Republican Rep. Madison Cawthorn of North Carolina says he will “keep fighting” despite an onslaught of controversy, leaked videos and personal attacks
Biden disinformation czar Nina Jankowicz’s book says she won’t be ‘silenced’ by ‘harassment’ from men online
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Biden administration’s disinformation czar claimed in a book she authored this year she will not be “silenced” on social media as
Grassley demands VA protect veterans’ Second Amendment rights
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa published a letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs Friday demanding data to ensure servicemen are
Inside the Fearless Volunteer Convoy Supplying Ukrainian Fighters With Everything From Body Armor to Cigarettes
DONBAS, Ukraine — Just outside the city limits of Slovyansk, an Eastern Ukrainian city not far from the frontlines, the driver in the lead van switches on the hazard lights
Messier, the N.H.L. Great, Is Starstruck by the Colt Who Shares His Name
When Messier enters the starting gate as one of the favorites for the 148th Kentucky Derby, he will be trying to become only the third Canadian-bred horse to win the
Trump Fund-Raiser at the Kentucky Derby: What to Know and Who Will Attend
When word circulated online two weeks ago that former President Donald J. Trump would be attending a $75,000-per-person fund-raiser hosted by his super PAC at the Kentucky Derby — in
Abortion-rights protesters flood downtown Chicago with Supreme Court poised to overturn Roe v. Wade
Pro-abortion rights activists rally at Federal Plaza on Saturday afternoon. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times Dr. Sedona Speedy walked along a line of anti-abortion protesters who spoke into a microphone and held signs
White Sox defeat Red Sox 3-1 in 10 innings, winning streak at five
BOSTON, MA – MAY 7: Leury Garcia #28 of the Chicago White Sox drives in a run on a sacrifice fly against the Boston Red Sox during the ninth inning
80-1 long shot Rich Strike crosses finish line first in Kentucky Derby
Rich Strike (21), with Sonny Leon aboard, beats Epicenter (3), with Joel Rosario aboard, at the finish line to win the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. Mark Humphrey/AP LOUISVILLE, Ky. —
Manager David Ross looking forward to having Wade Miley in Cubs’ rotation
Former Red Wade Miley threw only 41 pitches in four scoreless innings Thursday in his first minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Iowa. Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Left-hander Wade Miley provides much-welcomed
Opportunity could be knocking for Bears’ rookie linemen
Teven Jenkins (76) overcame preseason back surgery to play in six games, with two starts, as a rookie last year. Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images As a fifth-round draft pick
Coach Matt Eberflus making good on promise to let DC Alan Williams run Bears’ defense
Williams is back as a defensive coordinator for the first time in nearly a decade. Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times Alan Williams is here to run the show. He’s not going to be
Who will win Canelo Álvarez vs. Dmitry Bivol? Experts offer their predictions
A wide range of boxing experts explain who they think will the Canelo Álvarez vs. Dmitry Bivol fight Saturday night in Las Vegas. “Dmitry Bivol is a legitimate light heavyweight
Rich Strike shocks the horse racing world with stunning Kentucky Derby upset win
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In one of the most unbelievable races in Kentucky Derby history, Rich Strike, the longest odds on the board, ran down favorite Epicenter and Zandon in deep stretch
NBA playoffs: Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 42 as Bucks edge Celtics for 2-1 lead
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 42 points and made the go-ahead basket with 44.3 seconds left, and the Milwaukee Bucks withstood a frantic flurry of shots in the final seconds to
‘The propaganda machine is working’: Soldier on images of Russia preparing for ‘Victory Day’
Miro Popovich, a US citizen fighting in Ukraine, spoke with CNN’s Jessica Dean about the images coming out of Moscow as Russia prepares for a "Victory Day" celebration where Putin
Retired general explains how to prevent Putin from using tactical nuke
Retired General Wesley Clark shares his opinion for how to stop Putin from using a tactical nuclear weapon in Ukraine. #CNN #News
Is the US in a proxy war with Russia?
CNN’s Michael Smerconish discusses whether the US is in a proxy war with Russia after US intelligence was used by Ukraine to target a major Russian warship. #CNN #News
Ex-US attorney calls out Clarence Thomas’ remark after leaked opinion
Former U.S. attorney Preet Bharara responds after Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said the court shouldn’t be "bullied" into delivering a particular result. Thomas was speaking to a group of