Philadelphia Eagles pass rusher Za’Darius Smith suddenly announces retirement

Philadelphia Eagles’ pass rusher Za’Darius Smith suddenly announced his retirement on Monday. In a statement on social media, Smith reflected on his 11-year career: “I knew this day would come — but now that it’s here, I’m
Severe Nor’easter brings heavy rain, flooding and winds to East Coast

A powerful nor’easter is sweept up the East Coast this weekend, putting millions of residents on alert as damaging winds, heavy rain, and coastal flooding continue to impact several states. The storm system has already battered parts
ALCS Game 1: Seattle Mariners beat Toronto Blue Jays 3-1

The Seattle Mariners defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on Sunday evening at Rogers Centre. Seattle’s Cal Raleigh launched a home run in the sixth inning to tie
4 people killed, 20 more injured during mass shooting at bar in St. Helena Island, South Carolina

A mass shooting at a busy bar on South Carolina’s scenic St. Helena Island left four people dead and at least 20 others injured early Sunday morning, authorities reported. The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the incident
Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo, Hawi Feysa of Ethiopia win Chicago Marathon

Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo and Ethiopia’s Hawi Feysa claimed decisive victories in the men’s and women’s divisions of the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, each crossing the finish line well ahead of their competitors. Kiplimo was on a world
Ceasefire in effect after Israel and Hamas reach agreement for “first phase” of peace deal in Gaza

The Israeli military said that a ceasefire in Gaza came into effect at 12 p.m. local time (5 a.m. ET), after Israel’s government approved the first phase of a deal intended to bring the war to an
Dodgers eliminate Phillies to advance to NLCS; Cubs tie series vs. Brewers to force Game 5

The LA Dodgers are headed back to the National League Championship Series after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 in Game 4 on Thursday night in extra innings at Dodger Stadium. Orion Kerkering’s costly error sealed the game
Government shutdown enters Day 9 as Senate deadlock persists with seventh failed vote

The federal government remained shutdown for a ninth consecutive day on Thursday, with Democrats and Republicans still unable to agree on a plan to end the shutdown. The Senate once again failed to advance rival funding proposals,
Cornerback swap sees Jaguars acquire Greg Newsome from Browns in exchange for Tyson Campbell

The Jacksonville Jaguars and Cleveland Browns announced Thursday morning that they have finalized a cornerback-for-cornerback trade. Under the deal, Jacksonville will send Campbell and a 2026 seventh-round pick—originally obtained from the Philadelphia Eagles—to Cleveland. In return, the
29-year-old man arrested, charged with starting deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles

The Department of Justice announced on Wednesday that a 29-year-old former Uber driver from Florida has been arrested and charged in connection with the Palisades Fire, one of the most devastating wildfires in Los Angeles history that