Two teenagers will face charges in last week’s beheading of a history teacher outside Paris — for allegedly pointing out the educator to his killer in exchange for cash, France’s terrorism prosecutor said Wednesday. The teens — ages 14 and 15 — were
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California boat owners faulted for fire that killed 34
One of the deadliest accidents in recent U.S. maritime history was the fault of owners of a Southern California dive boat whose lack of oversight resulted in a fire that swept through the vessel and killed 34 people in their
‘They Just Get It’: How Women in M.L.B. Found Support in a Group Text
When Alyssa Nakken in July became the first woman in major league history to coach on the field, it was big news in the baseball world. But it was a particularly extraordinary development in one small corner of the industry:
Suspect Stalked French School Before Beheading Teacher, Officials Say
PARIS — The suspect in the beheading of a history teacher in a Paris suburb was an 18-year-old immigrant of Chechen descent who was angered by the classroom display of caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad, French officials said on Saturday.
Sebastian Lletget and Becky G share the secret behind their relationship
There’s a long history of relationships between A-list entertainers and athletes. And although many of them are short-lived, national team midfielder Sebastian Lletget, 28, second on the Galaxy in both goals and assists heading into Sunday’s match with Vancouver, and
Suspect in teacher’s beheading in France was Chechen teen
A suspect shot dead by police after the gruesome beheading of a history teacher in an attack near Paris was an 18-year-old Moscow-born Chechen refugee, officials said Saturday. France’s anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office said authorities investigating the killing of Samuel Paty
Eitan Haber, Rabin Aide and Israeli Wordsmith, Dies at 80
JERUSALEM — At one of the most traumatic moments in Israel’s history, it was up to Eitan Haber, the trusted confidant of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, to announce to the nation Mr. Rabin’s shocking death. Emerging to face reporters and
Beat up Joey Bosa not complaining about surprise week off. Chargers need healing too
As the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history, Joey Bosa is enjoying a $135-million slice of it. Yet, even with $102 million of his five-year deal guaranteed, the pass-rushing defensive end admitted the money isn’t as freeing as he anticipated.
J Balvin Talks Music, Collabs & Plays “Un Dia Me Gustaria” Game | Daily Pop | E! News
The Prince of Reggaeton discusses paving the way for Latin music, making history as the first Latino headliner at Lollapalooza and tells who’s in the Latino Gang. Watch! #JBalvin #ENews #DailyPop Subscribe: http://bit.ly/enewssub Subscribe to Daily Pop The PODCAST: http://linktr.ee/dailypop
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert winner everywhere but the scoreboard
Match two of the best quarterbacks in NFL history throw for throw? Check. Show surgical precision and uncanny poise for a rookie? Check. Carve out a spot in the NFL record books? Check. One of the few things Chargers quarterback
In a First, New England Journal of Medicine Joins Never-Trumpers
Throughout its 208-year history, The New England Journal of Medicine has remained staunchly nonpartisan. The world’s most prestigious medical journal has never supported or condemned a political candidate. Until now. In an editorial signed by 34 editors who are United
NLDS: Travis D’Arnaud, Braves rally in the seventh, beat Marlins
Ronald Acuna Jr. made history with his leadoff homer, Travis d’Arnaud hit a tiebreaking shot in Atlanta’s huge seventh inning and the Braves beat the Miami Marlins 9-5 Tuesday in Game 1 of the NL Division Series. D’Arnaud also doubled
Timothy Ray Brown, 1st person cured of HIV, dies of cancer
Timothy Ray Brown, who made history as “the Berlin patient,” the first person known to be cured of HIV infection, has died. He was 54. Brown died Tuesday at his home in Palm Springs, California, according to a social media
Wheels on Aliso Canyon health study turn slowly as L.A. County starts townhall meetings
Nearly five years after the largest natural gas blowout in U.S. history, the wheels are slowly turning on the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s long-awaited health study on the impacts to the surrounding population. But on the eve
Trump on defense after NYT publishes tax info, says he is ‘entitled’ to credits ‘like everyone else’
President Trump on Monday defended his tax history, saying that he paid “millions of dollars” to the Internal Revenue Service and argued he is “entitled” to tax credits “like everyone else” in the wake of a New York Times report that
Josh Allen outdoes Bills great Jim Kelly as Buffalo starts 3-0 with win over Rams
The greatest quarterback in Buffalo Bills history came out of the western New York woods Sunday, cutting his hunting trip short so he wouldn’t miss a single Josh Allen drop-back. “This is the first time I’ve ever really, really been
Charting an Empire: A Timeline of Trump’s Finances
Tax records provide a detailed history of President Trump’s business career, revealing huge losses, looming financial threats and a large, contested refund from the I.R.S. Making a Fortune Mr. Trump was adrift when he got a big break on “The
A Man Died After Eating a Bag of Black Licorice Every Day
He had no history of heart problems. He walked his dog regularly and worked a physically demanding job as a construction worker, according to his doctors. Then, in January 2019, he collapsed at a McDonald’s and died. The likely culprit?
Here’s What 4 of Our Reporters Are Watching as Voting Begins to Unfold
Perhaps never before in American history has the act of voting been so closely scrutinized before a presidential election. A pandemic, partisan attacks on voting rights and a White House incumbent falsely warning of fraud have put extraordinary pressure on
UCLA football players say they will be ready for the start of Season 3.0
A season that was slated to feature the earliest start in UCLA football history will instead involve the latest. The Bruins originally were scheduled to open the season Aug. 29 against New Mexico State before the COVID-19 pandemic put things
The craziest moments from ‘The Bachelor’ and ‘The Bachelorette’
Well they didn’t come here to make friends, did they? In the history of “The Bachelorette” and “The Bachelor,” you’d be hard-pressed to find a dull moment, as its contestants pull off viewer-worthy stunts to win love and, let’s face
Bachelor Nation Blunders: From behind-the-scenes flirting to Arie Luyendyk Jr.
Falling in love and falling apart since 2002. Across the long and dramatic history of “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette,” the only emotion more prevalent than heartbreak might very well be sheer cringe. Viewers watched on as contestants offered up
Plaschke: Lakers go from ‘Mamba Shot’ to ‘Miserable Flop’ in Game 3 loss to Nuggets
Two days after one of the greatest moments in team history, you’ll never guess what the Lakers did for an encore. Nothing. Absolutely nothing. They went from The Mamba Shot to The Miserable Flop. They went from wholly inspired to
Shop The 6 Best Books & Movies About Ruth Bader Ginsburg That Celebrate Her Life & Legacy
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s mark on American history and women’s rights is indelible. After her death at 87, honor RBG’s legacy by checking out one of these books or movies. If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through
10 of the best Emmys monologue jokes by hosts through the years
The 2020 Emmys on ABC will be like no other in the show’s 71-year history on television. The opening monologue, delivered by the show’s host, is traditionally the show’s high point — with the exception of last year, when the
How Samuel L. Jackson docuseries ‘Enslaved’ shines a new light on slavery
A new Epix docuseries casts the history of the transatlantic slave trade in a new light. “Enslaved” follows star Samuel L. Jackson as he traces his roots with help from British author/broadcaster Afua Hirsch and investigative journalist Simcha Jacobovici. The
A Female Team at Le Mans Jumps to a New Level
This weekend, history will be made at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. For the first time, an all-female team will compete in the LMP2 class, which is open exclusively to privately owned teams. It represents the culmination of the
Scientific American makes presidential endorsement for the very first time
Scientific American has endorsed a candidate for president for the first time in the publication’s 175-year history. CNN’s John King speaks to the magazine’s editor-in-chief, Laura Helmuth. #CNN #News
Story of the Underground Railroad to Mexico gains attention
While researching U.S. Civil War history in South Texas, Roseann Bacha-Garza came across the two unique families of the Jacksons and the Webbers living along the Rio Grande. White men headed both families. Both of their wives were Black, emancipated
The Liberty Had a Plan. Maybe It Will Work Next Year.
The Liberty’s 2-20 record was the worst in the W.N.B.A., and the worst in franchise history. But this year wasn’t supposed to be easy for Walt Hopkins, the Liberty’s first-year head coach, or his team, which included seven rookies and