DOJ brings charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro over 1996 plane shootdown

Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro and five others have been indicted in the United States over the 1996 downing of two civilian aircrafts operated by the exile group Brothers to the Rescue, an attack that killed four Cuban Americans. The charges, announced Wednesday by the Justice Department, accuse the 94-year-old former Cuban president and longtime …

Thunder top Spurs in Game 2 of West Conference Finals to even series

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returned to form Wednesday night, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 122-113 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals and leveling the series at 1-1. After a quiet opener, Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 30 points and nine assists as Oklahoma City responded with a much sharper …

Two officers file lawsuit to challenge Trump administration’s $1.8B “Anti-Weaponization” fund

Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol during the January 6 attack have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to stop the Trump administration’s newly created $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” arguing the program could financially benefit rioters involved in the assault. Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn and Metropolitan Police officer Daniel Hodges filed the …

Golden Knights beat Avalanche 4-2 in Game 1 of Western Conference Final

The Vegas Golden Knights grabbed an early edge in the Western Conference Final, defeating the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 on Wednesday night at Ball Arena to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. After a quiet first period, Vegas broke through in the second when Dylan Coghlan fired a wrist shot past Scott Wedgewood for …

Kip Moore unveils the single “Faith in the Wind” ahead of album release

Kip Moore is back with a contemplative new release “Faith in the Wind,” accompanied by an official music video shot in Sedona and directed by PJ Brown. The track offers another glimpse into his upcoming album Reason to Believe, set to arrive May 29th. “Faith in the Wind” follows the album’s lead single “Levee,” which …

Darius Rucker to be honored with Veterans Voice Award at 2026 AMAs

Darius Rucker will be recognized for his ongoing support of military veterans during the 52nd American Music Awards on Memorial Day. The singer is set to receive the Veterans Voice Award, presented through USAA’s Honor Through Action initiative, which celebrates artists who have made a lasting impact on the lives of service members and veterans. …

See Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein in the trailer for ‘Office Romance’ on Netflix

Netflix has unveiled an early look at Office Romance, a new romantic comedy pairing Jennifer Lopez with Ted Lasso favorite Brett Goldstein. Set to premiere June 5, the film blends workplace ambition with unexpected attraction—and a fair amount of mischief. Office Romance, directed by Ol Parker and written by Goldstein alongside Joe Kelly, follows two …

BTS to make long-awaited return to the American Music Awards

After several years away from the awards-show spotlight, BTS is preparing for a major comeback at the 52nd American Music Awards, taking place on May 25.  Organizers announced that the global K-pop phenomenon will appear during the ceremony, marking the group’s first time attending a major awards show in four years. The AMAs posted on …

Trump endorses Ken Paxton over Sen. Cornyn in high-stakes Texas Senate runoff

President Donald Trump has officially endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate runoff against longtime incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, delivering a major setback to Cornyn just days before voters return to the polls. The endorsement lands at a critical point in the race, in which neither Paxton nor Cornyn secured a majority …

Ebola outbreak in Congo raises global alarm, with American doctor listed among those infected

Health officials are sounding the alarm over a fast-growing Ebola outbreak spreading across the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring Uganda, with the World Health Organization (WHO) warning about the crisis’s rapid escalation and the challenges of containing it. According to Congolese health authorities, at least 131 people have died and more than 500 …