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Norway further tightens its restrictions on the entry of Russians 05/23/2024 05:25am • COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) ��� Norway on Thursday said it will further tighten its restrictions on the entry of people from Russia, saying those with tourist visas issued by Norway before regulations were tightened in 2022 or issued by another European country will be barred from entering the Scandina National Theatre presents Brandon Victor Dixon Awards honoring best local high school musicals 05/23/2024 03:56am • Earlier this week, the Helen Hayes Awards honored the best professional theaters in the D.C. area. This weekend, the Brandon Victor Dixon Awards will honor the best local high school musicals in a third annual ceremony at the National Theatre in D.C. on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Eligible high 5 dead and at least 35 hurt as tornadoes ripped through Iowa, officials say 05/22/2024 10:42pm • GREENFIELD, Iowa (AP) ��� Five people died and at least 35 were hurt as powerful tornadoes ripped through Iowa, with one carving a path of destruction through the small city of Greenfield, officials said Wednesday. The Iowa Department of Public Safety said Tuesday's tornadoes killed four people in t Colonial gets modern upgrades during a Hanse-led restoration inspired by 1941 US Open 05/22/2024 09:39pm • FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) ��� Work was already underway on a complete renovation of the historic Colonial course the day after Emiliano Grillo won on the second playoff hole last May. There are plenty of modern upgrades at ���Hogan's Alley,��� but a significant goal of the $20 million-plus project was The Safest Places to Retire Overseas in 2024 05/22/2024 08:00pm • Travel tops the bucket list for many retirees, and some take that a step further by permanently moving to another country. With nearly 200 countries recognized by the United Nations, retirees have no shortage of options. While affordable living is a priority for many people, don't overlook the impor Biden is honoring Kenya with state visit as the East African nation prepares to send police to Haiti 05/22/2024 07:41pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� President Joe Biden welcomed Kenyan President William Ruto to the White House for a three-day state visit and designating the East African nation a major non-NATO ally as it prepares to deploy forces to Haiti as part of U.N.-led effort to address the security crisis in the Caribb Most in Houston area are getting power back after storm, but some may have to wait until the weekend 05/22/2024 07:37pm • HOUSTON (AP) ��� Power was expected to be restored by late Wednesday to nearly all Houston area homes and businesses left in the dark by last week���s deadly storm, according to officials. But possibly up to 20,000 customers might have to wait until the weekend before their lights come back on. Arou Cardinals beat Orioles 5-4 after winning suspended game 3-1 for first series sweep of season 05/22/2024 07:24pm • ST. LOUIS (AP) ��� Brendan Donovan doubled home two runs and scored the go-ahead run on a throwing error, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday for a three-game sweep. ���That was fun,��� Donovan said. ���This was a great series sweep for us.��� The gam Disgruntled worker fatally shoots 2, wounds 3 at linen company near Philadelphia 05/22/2024 07:05pm • CHESTER, Pa. (AP) ��� A disgruntled employee opened fire at a linen company near Philadelphia on Wednesday, killing two coworkers and injuring three others, authorities said. The shooting took place at the Delaware County Linen at about 8:30 a.m. in the city of Chester, about 18 miles (29 kilometers Judge signs off on $600 million Ohio train derailment settlement but residents still have questions 05/22/2024 05:46pm • A federal judge has signed off on the $600 million class action settlement over last year's disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment in eastern Ohio, but many people who live near East Palestine are still wondering how much they will end up with out of the deal. Preliminary approval for the settlemen AUTO RACING: As Larson goes for rare racing double, Team Penske is the team to beat at Indy 05/22/2024 02:21pm • All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES Coca-Cola 600 Site: Concord, North Carolina. Schedule: Saturday, practice, 5:05 p.m., and qualifying, 5:50 p.m.; Sunday, race, 6 p.m. (FOX). Track: Charlotte Motor Speedway. Race distance: 400 laps, 600 miles. Last year: Ryan Blaney won after starting eighth. Last Coast Guard says Alaska charter boat likely capsized last year after flooding, killing 5 05/22/2024 02:16pm • SITKA, Alaska (AP) ��� A fishing charter boat found partially submerged off an island in southeast Alaska last May likely capsized after its well deck flooded in rough seas, according to the U.S. Coast Guard, which investigated the incident that left five people dead, including two vacationing siste Wealthy self-exiled Chinese businessman goes on trial in alleged $1 billion fraud scheme 05/22/2024 01:51pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� A wealthy Chinese businessman who left China a decade ago and became a U.S.-based outspoken critic of his homeland's Communist Party went on trial in New York on Wednesday for what prosecutors say were multiple frauds that cheated hundreds of thousands of people worldwide of over $ Underdog story: Florida returns to the NCAA women's lacrosse final four for the 1st time since 2012 05/22/2024 01:46pm • GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) ��� Amanda O���Leary opened the clothing box, pulled out a few items and got a clear picture of the challenge ahead. The first batch of ���Florida Lacrosse��� gear she ordered in 2007 arrived with an error. It was an honest mistake: the printer assumed O���Leary wanted ���LaCr Steinhauser soloes to first pro win in Stage 17, Pogacar extends Giro lead to nearly eight minutes 05/22/2024 12:53pm • PASSO BROCON, Italy (AP) ��� Georg Steinhauser soloed to his first professional victory in the brutal 17th stage of the Giro d���Italia, and overall leader Tadej Pogacar extended his already considerable advantage to nearly eight minutes. Steinhauser was smiling over the final 400 meters, knowing he