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Indian voters dissect Modi's politics while traversing the country by train 05/21/2024 12:23am • ABOARD THE THIRUKKURAL EXPRESS, India (AP) — The 1,800-mile (2,900-kilometer) journey south from New Delhi to Kanyakumari is one of the longest train rides in India, passing through cities, villages, scrub forests and deep ravines. The 22-car Thirukkural Express is a microcosm of India, carrying p Has Tap-to-Pay Made Spending Too Easy? 05/20/2024 08:00pm • It's becoming commonplace to have apps on our phones and watches that allow us to tap at retailers to pay for goods and services. Some consumers even leave their credit cards or cash at home and rely on these tap-to-pay platforms. But, does all this convenience come with risks? Whether it's paying f There was a fatal shooting at this year's 'Jeep Week' event on Texas Gulf Coast. Here's what to know 05/20/2024 07:25pm • A popular event drew tens of thousands of visitors over the weekend to Texas Gulf Coast beaches, where a fatal shooting erupted and nearly 300 people were arrested, authorities said Monday. Three separate shootings were reported Saturday on the Bolivar Peninsula during the annual “Jeep Week” eve The Latest | Defense lawyers in Trump's hush money trial ask the judge to dismiss the case 05/20/2024 05:46pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump's hush money trial entered its final stretch with the prosecution resting its case late Monday afternoon following the conclusion of star witness Michael Cohen 's testimony. Cohen concluded his testimony after nearly four full days on the witness stand. He looked in Tr Man dead, another hospitalized after shooting during 'car meet' at Prince George's Co. shopping center 05/20/2024 05:03pm • A Waldorf man was killed and another man hospitalized in a Sunday morning shooting that happened during a "car meet" in District Heights, Maryland, according to police. The Prince George's County Police Department said the shooting happened around 1:45 a.m. in the Great Eastern Plaza shopping cen Your Guide to Plastic Surgery Financing 05/19/2024 08:00pm • From face-lifts to liposuction to breast enhancements, cosmetic surgery is more popular than ever. There were nearly 1.5 million procedures completed in 2022 (up 19% from pre-pandemic levels), according to the most recent statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. While plastic surger How Does Plant-Based Seafood Compare to Conventional Seafood? 05/19/2024 08:00pm • The latest alternative protein to hit grocery stores and restaurant menus is plant-based seafood, and it's making a big splash in the food industry. While not as large as plant-based meat and dairy, seafood alternatives are one of the fastest-growing new plant-based categories. The plant-based seafo Say Yes to the Different Dress 05/19/2024 08:00pm • Every bride wants to look fabulous on the big day, but the price of a new, traditional dress can be decidedly unattractive. According to The Knot, the national average cost for a wedding gown is around $2,000. For something you'll probably wear only once, and in many cases for just a few hours, you Disneyland character and parade performers in California vote to join labor union 05/19/2024 12:50am • ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Disneyland performers who help bring Mickey Mouse, Cinderella and other beloved characters to life at the Southern California resort chose to unionize following a three-day vote culminating on Saturday. The Actors’ Equity Association labor union said in a statement Satu Preakness Chart 05/18/2024 08:58pm • 13th Race at Pimlico, Saturday May 18, 20241 3-16 Miles Dirt. Purse $2,000,000, 3-Year-OldsPreakness Stakes 149th RunningHorseWgtPPStrt1/41/23/4StrchFinJockeyOddsSeize the Grey126531-½1-21-2½1-21-2¼J.Torres9.80Mystik Dan126414-24-2½3-hd2-22-hdB.HernandezJr.2.40Catching Freedom126325-1½5-2½5-23 Team Penske dominates first day of Indy 500 qualifying as Ganassi and Ericsson shut out of pole 05/18/2024 06:32pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Team Penske swept the top three spots in qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 on Saturday, with Will Power at the top of the list, giving a team under scrutiny a solid shot at winning the pole for “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” Kyle Larson also qualified for his first Ukraine's divisive mobilization law comes into force as a new Russian push strains front-line troops 05/18/2024 06:26pm • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A divisive mobilization law in Ukraine came into force on Saturday, as Kyiv struggles to boost troop numbers after Russia launched a new offensive that some fear could close in on Ukraine’s second-largest city. The legislation, which was watered down from its original draft, DC-area man's journey from 'grill guy' to smokin' barbecue business owner 05/18/2024 12:10pm • A D.C.-area man spent decades working on print solutions centered in office environments. Now, he's smokin' with a full-service catering company focused on barbecue. George Loving had no idea his career would take such a tasty turn from office solutions to running a D.C.-based business that bloss French authorities report a sixth fatality in New Caledonia violence 05/18/2024 12:10pm • French security forces reported another death Saturday in armed clashes in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia, the sixth fatality in nearly a week of violent unrest scorching the archipelago whose indigenous population has long sought independence. The person was killed in an exchange of Suspected would-be assassin ordered detained as Slovak prime minister's condition is stable 05/18/2024 11:09am • PEZINOK, Slovakia (AP) — The man accused of attempting to assassinate Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was ordered to remain behind bars Saturday as the nation’s leader was in serious but stable condition after surviving multiple gunshots, officials said. Slovakia’s Specialized Criminal Court