Trump suggests a ‘friendly takeover’ of Cuba amid US fuel blockade
The Republican leader, who has sought to expand US influence across Latin America, said of Cuba: ‘They want our help.’
Day: February 28, 2026
Deadly virus suddenly kills 72 tigers at popular tourist park as probe into highly contagious disease launched
OVER 70 tigers have suddenly died after a rampant virus tore through two facilities at a popular tourist park. A probe has been launched after fears the highly contagious disease could be related to an outbreak of bird flu which is capable of spreading…
Oil prices jump on Iran attack fears, Wall Street slips on AI
Oil surged to a seven-month high on escalating US-Iran tensions, while Wall Street slipped as tech stocks tumbled.
Renee Good’s parents remember her love and laughter in interview with AP
Renee Good loved sparkles and laughter and any excuse for a celebration.
Army To Solicit Industry’s Prototype Proposals This Summer For New Ground Robotics Effort
PITTSBURGH – The Army is planning to solicit industry’s prototype proposals this summer for a new ground robotics effort, focused on rapidly finding solutions to meet logistics resupply, breaching and […]
In Minnesota, U.S. cardinals, pope’s ambassador decry mass deportations, call for reconciliation
Two American cardinals and the Vatican’s ambassador to the U.S. denounced the mass deportations in Minnesota under the federal government’s immigration crackdown, but they urged everyone to repair strained relations and work together toward humane solu…
Trump administration labels Iran a state sponsor of wrongful detention
The designation enables the U.S. to punish Iran for detaining Americans for political leverage.
Renee Good’s parents remember her love and laughter in interview with AP
Renee Good loved sparkles and laughter and any excuse for a celebration
CNN chief prescribes calm after staff anxiety over Paramount’s expected purchase of parent company
Shortly after it became known that Paramount was the apparent victor in the competition to buy CNN’s parent company, network president Mark Thompson was compelled to send his staff a note to calm down, in effect.
King County announces operator for third crisis care center
The new walk-in crisis care center will cover the area that includes Auburn, Covington, Kent, Federal Way and Renton.