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Congressional Black Caucus chair says Trump's post on the Obamas shows a 'bigoted and racist regime'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ever since a racist video was posted on President Donald Trump's social media account, the White House has offered shifting responses.

First it dismissed “fake outrage," then it deleted the post and blamed a staff member.

Trump later told reporters Friday that “I didn't make a mistake." The Republican president insisted that before the video was posted, no one saw the part that depicted former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as primates in the jungle.

But the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus had a... Read More

Finland recovers from stomach virus to play US in Olympic women's hockey, Swiss to face Canada

MILAN (AP) — It’s game on for Finland and Switzerland in the women’s hockey tournament at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Saturday after both nations had to deal with a stomach virus affecting players.

Finland started its game against the United States with a full complement of 20 skaters and two goalies, two days after the team's game against Canada had to be postponed.

Finland’s outing is the nation’s tournament opener after Thursday's scheduled game against Canada was postponed to Feb. 12. The postponement came as a result of Finland having 13 of its 23... Read More

Pakistan arrests 4 suspects in mosque bombing that killed 31 in the capital

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani security forces raided multiple locations and arrested four suspects, including the alleged mastermind, behind a suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque on the outskirts of the capital that killed 31 people, the interior minister said Saturday.

The announcement by Mohsin Naqvi came a day after a regional affiliate of the Islamic State group, identifying itself as Islamic State in Pakistan, claimed responsibility in a statement carried by its Amaq News Agency. The statement said the attacker on Friday opened fire on security guards who tried to stop him at... Read More

Man United wins again to make it four in a row for new coach Michael Carrick

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — It's four Premier League wins in a row for Manchester United under Michael Carrick and a season that was unraveling just weeks ago now looks full of promise.

A 2-0 victory against Tottenham on Saturday extended Carrick's 100% start as head coach and will further strengthen his case to be given the job on a long-term basis.

It was the first time in two years that United has won four straight league games and boosted its hopes of a return to the lucrative Champions League.

Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes scored in each half at Old... Read More

Mariah Carey's Olympic act prompts questions about possible lip-syncing and a curious teleprompter

MILAN (AP) — The performance by pop star Mariah Carey at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony was the talk of the town — but it also raised a few questions.

The rendition by the American singer of Italian classic “Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu” — better known as “Volare" — was a showstopping highlight in the 3½-hour spectacle that kicked off the Games.

“Such a dream come true to perform (in Italian!) at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony,” she later wrote in an Instagram post.

She received rave reviews from... Read More

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Congressional Black Caucus chair says Trump's post on the Obamas shows a 'bigoted and racist regime'

Finland recovers from stomach virus to play US in Olympic women's hockey, Swiss to face Canada

Pakistan arrests 4 suspects in mosque bombing that killed 31 in the capital

Man United wins again to make it four in a row for new coach Michael Carrick

Mariah Carey's Olympic act prompts questions about possible lip-syncing and a curious teleprompter

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