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Americans stuck in the Middle East recount finding their way home with little government help
Alyssa Ramos' evacuation from Kuwait involved a 48-hour journey across four continents. The U.S. government did not help with any of it, the travel blogger said.“They keep going on the news and saying they’re doing everything they can to get Americans out," Ramos said after landing in Miami on Thursday. “I know for a fact they’re not.”
She said she repeatedly messaged the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait and was directed to the consular section, which told her it couldn't help her leave the country and that she should enroll in the U.S.'s smart traveler program and... Read More
Hungary detains 7 Ukrainians and seizes $80 million cash shipment. Kyiv calls move 'taking hostages'
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian authorities detained seven Ukrainian citizens and seized two armored cars carrying large amounts of cash across Hungary on suspicion of money laundering, officials said Friday.Ukraine accused Hungary's pro-Russian government of taking the Ukrainians hostage and illegally seizing millions of dollars in cash.
“We will not tolerate this state banditism,” Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha wrote on X on Friday. “Everyone who is responsible for taking and holding our citizens hostage will be held accountable.”
The Latest: Trump calls for Iranâs âunconditional surrenderâ as Israel strikes Lebanon
Israeli warplanes pounded Beirut and Tehran on Friday as Iran launched another wave of retaliatory strikes against Israel and Gulf countries that host U.S. forces.Here is the latest:
More powerful explosions in Tehran
There have been several very large explosions in Tehran Friday afternoon, with columns of smoke rising, multiple eyewitnesses tell The Associated Press.
Numerous explosions also were heard in northern Iran, around the city of Rasht in Gilan province.
It remains unclear what the strikes’ targets were.
Trump to... Read More
South Florida university probes racist group chat tied to a local GOP official
MIAMI (AP) — A South Florida university has launched an investigation into a group chat started by an official with the Miami-Dade chapter of the Republican Party that included violently racist slurs, antisemitic comments and misogynistic language.The chat, which was denounced by the state GOP, involved students and several top conservative leaders at Florida International University, according to the Miami Herald, which viewed and independently verified the conversations.
The university said in a statement on Thursday that the conduct of the students was being... Read More
Andrew McCutchen, 39, and the Texas Rangers agree to a minor league contract
The Texas Rangers and outfielder Andrew McCutchen agreed to a minor league contract.As part of the deal announced Friday, the 39-year-old would make $1.5 million this season while playing in the major leagues if he's added to the 40-man roster.
McCutchen has three weeks of spring training to show the Rangers he's worth a spot. They're well-positioned in the outfield with rising standouts Wyatt Langford in left field and Evan Carter in center field and veteran newcomer Brandon Nimmo in right field.
Still, Carter was limited by injuries to 63 games in 2025, so... Read More
Top Stories
- Americans stuck in the Middle East recount finding their way home with little government help
- Stocks sink after oil prices near a 2-year high and reports suggest a slowing US economy
- Islamic militants abduct more than 300 people in northeastern Nigeria, officials say
- US lost a surprising 92,000 jobs last month and unemployment rate ticked higher to 4.4%
- Shohei Ohtani hits a grand slam at the World Baseball Classic after putting on a show in BP
- Trump rules out talks absent Iran's 'unconditional surrender' as Israel strikes Lebanon
- Celebration of life for Jesse Jackson to draw former presidents and Grammy-winning artists
- Gulf allies complain US didn't notify them of Iran attacks and ignored their warnings, sources say
- Indonesia will ban social media for children under 16, communication minister says
- Sri Lanka takes custody of an Iranian vessel off its coast after US sank an Iranian warship
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- Winter Paralympics: Milan Cortina Games to open amid war in Middle East, boycott over Russian flag
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- Shohei Ohtani hits a grand slam at the World Baseball Classic after putting on a show in BP
- Gymnast Yul Moldauer's 16-month suspension tested his resolve and reinforced his love for the sport