LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Amos, who starred as the family patriarch on the hit 1970s sitcom “Good Times” and earned an Emmy nomination for his role in the seminal 1977 miniseries “Roots,” has died. He was 84. Amos’ publicist, Belinda Foster, confirmed the news of his death Tuesday. No other details were immediately available. … Read more
David Hester inspects damages of his house after Hurricane Helene made landfall in Horseshoe Beach, Florida, on September 28, 2024. Chandan Khanna | Afp | Getty Images Hurricane Helene is ravaging communities across the southeastern United States as mass flooding and brutal winds descend on Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. As of … Read more
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., leaves the U.S. Capitol after the House failed to pass the Spending Reduction and Border Security Act on Friday, September 29, 2023. Tom Williams | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images Rep. Matt Gaetz said Thursday that he has learned the House Ethics Committee will subpoena him as it investigates whether … Read more
Millions of Americans along the Gulf Coast and throughout the U.S. Southeast are turning to the National Hurricane Center and the National Weather Service for accurate information about Hurricane Helene ahead of its expected landfall late Thursday — just as they have with tropical storms going back decades. But if pro-Donald Trump conservatives have their … Read more
Hundreds of electronic ballots emailed last week from Florida’s Palm Beach County incorrectly listed “Tom Walz” as the Democratic nominee for vice president, The New York Times reported Sunday. His name is Tim Walz, of course, but it didn’t appear that way on 257 ballots sent to service members and voters abroad, as Wendy Sartory … Read more
Ryan W. Routh, suspected of attempting to assassinate Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf course, stands handcuffed after his arrest during a traffic stop near Palm City, Florida, U.S., September 15, 2024. Martin County Sheriff’s Office | Via Reuters Federal prosecutors on Monday said in a … Read more
Former President Donald Trump recounted hearing gunshots as Secret Service agents thwarted an apparent assassination attempt against him at his golf club in Florida, praising the agency for doing an “excellent job” to keep him safe. Trump spoke at length about the events on Sunday during a cryptocurrency event host on X, formerly Twitter. “I … Read more
If you’re seeking a retirement destination that offers a high quality of life in the U.S., you may need to venture off the mainland, according to WalletHub’s list of the best and worst places to retire. Hawaii is home to the top two retirement destinations with the highest quality of life, per WalletHub’s analysis. Pearl … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI said Sunday it was investigating “what appears to be an attempted assassination” of Donald Trump at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, just nine weeks after the Republican presidential nominee survived another attempt on his life. Trump said he was safe and well. Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric … Read more
The U.S. travel sector has been surprisingly resilient when it comes to travel. Domestic travel numbers have returned to pre-pandemic levels and air travel has surged even as more than a third of travelers planned to take on debt for summer trips. However, inflation-weary consumers might be taking their money elsewhere when it comes to … Read more
