Joe Biden told journalists at a glitzy bash that he is “working like hell” to free their colleagues who are being held overseas. It came as celebs such as Julia Fox and John Legend gathered at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, often seen as a chance for politicians and comedians to trade barbs
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Five members of a family including an eight-year-old boy have been killed in a shooting in Texas after the family asked a man to stop firing rounds in his garden because they were trying to sleep, authorities said. Authorities are searching for the 38-year-old suspect after the shooting in the town of Cleveland, around 45
Army air units in the US have been grounded for training after deadly helicopter crashes in Alaska and Kentucky killed 12 soldiers in the past month. Operations have been suspended with immediate effect until personnel undergo instruction. For active-duty units, the training will take place in the coming week, while national guard and reserve troops
Three soldiers have died following a collision between two army helicopters in the US state of Alaska. Two of the soldiers died at the scene, with the third dying while on the way to hospital. A fourth soldier is being treated in hospital for injuries following the crash on Thursday, which involved two AH-64 Apache
Someone is trying to end the liberty and freedom of your kids. On Wednesday April 26th, a bipartisan team that included Hawaii Democratic Senator Brian Schatz, Arkansas Republican Tom Cotton, Connecticut Democrat Chris Murphy, and Alabama Republican Katie Britt introduced The Protecting Kids on Social Media Act. An act that strangles the freedom of
High in the California mountains, a ski resort sits buried under layers of snow and ice. Residents of Mammoth Lakes fear for their lives, and livelihoods, after a winter of record snowfalls. Wooden houses are blanketed under white powder, cars are buried beneath cement-like drifts, and roads are lined by colossal snow banks stretching up
Jackass star Brendan ‘Bam’ Margera, who had been wanted by police after allegedly attacking his brother on Sunday at his Philadelphia home, has surrendered to Pennsylvania State Police. The 43-year-old was arraigned and pleaded not guilty, according to his lawyer, Michael van der Veen. He was charged with simple assault, harassment and four counts of
A writer who claims Donald Trump raped her nearly three decades ago in a department store changing room has told a court: “I’m here to try and get my life back.” “I’m here because Donald Trump raped me, and when I wrote about it, he lied and said it didn’t happen,” E Jean Carroll told
Disney has filed a lawsuit in a bid to stop Florida governor Ron DeSantis exerting control over the company’s theme parks in Orlando. The row stems from a Republican backlash last year after Disney openly criticised a state law banning classroom discussion of sexuality and gender identity in schools. There has since been a fierce
The Tailban have killed an Islamic State group leader who masterminded the Kabul airport suicide bombing that left 13 US service members dead. The US military informed the families of the 11 marines, the sailor and the soldier killed in the blast during the chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan. About 170 Afghans were also killed
Joe Biden has formally announced that he is running for re-election in 2024, asking voters to give him more time to “finish the job”. The announcement of his run for the 2024 election comes four years to the day since he declared his initial bid for the White House by promising to heal the “soul
It seems I have lost a bet. In the Rose Garden yesterday afternoon President Joe Biden replied with just one word – “yes” – when I asked him if he would run again. Many months ago my colleague and I bet on whether or not he’d go for a second term. My (flawed) logic –
He’s been asked so many times if he’ll run for president again; whether he’ll seek that second term. “It’s my intention…” is his stock answer. But tonight, on the eve of the day he is expected to formally announce, Joe Biden confirmed that intention to Sky News. “Are you going to run again, sir?” I
An American Airlines flight was forced to return back to the airport after a possible bird strike. The Boeing 737-800 had departed from Columbus to Phoenix on Sunday morning before a crew member reported the strike at around 8am (EDT), the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement. The plane which was carrying 173 passengers
An ex-employee at Walt Disney World in Florida has allegedly told police that he covertly shot videos up the skirts and dresses of more than 500 female guests at the theme park over the past six years. Jorge Diaz Vega, 26, worked at the Star Wars gift shop inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park near
The first images of Alec Baldwin on the set of Rust have emerged since the movie resumed filming following the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Baldwin is seen reprising his role as the main character after the involuntary manslaughter charge against him following the death of Ms Hutchins was formally dismissed. The images, shared
Hollywood star Paul Rudd joined Wrexham fans in the pub ahead of their crucial National League game on Saturday. The Ant-Man actor, 52, was spotted drinking beer and singing songs with supporters at the Turf pub, next to the town’s Racecourse Ground ahead of the club’s clash with Boreham Wood. Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds, who
Women’s access to a widely used abortion pill in the US has been maintained by the Supreme Court during an ongoing legal battle over the drug. The justices agreed to stay or pause a lower court decision imposing restrictions on the availability of mifepristone during a challenge by anti-abortion groups to its federal regulatory approval.
A Florida woman who spent her life savings on breast cancer treatment for her daughter won $2m (£1.6m) the day after she finished hospital care. Geraldine Gimblet claimed the top prize in a $2m scratch card lottery. But when she went to buy the card, the shop assistant told her they didn’t have any left.
Joe Biden is set to announce he will run for a second term as US president next week, according to US media. Mr Biden’s advisers are planning to launch his re-election campaign as soon as next Tuesday, three sources familiar with the plans have told Sky News’ US partner network NBC News. The 80-year-old president’s
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