From 2007: Vilma Espín, Rebel and Wife of Raúl Castro, Dies at 77
An idealistic socialite who fought alongside Fidel and Raúl Castro in the mountains of Cuba, she was the country’s unofficial…
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From 2001: Beate Uhse, 81, Entrepreneur in the Business of Erotic Goods
She developed Europe’s biggest emporium of erotic goods and opened a three-story sex museum in Germany.
Shots Fired at U.S. Consulate in Toronto, Police Say
The police said that there were no injuries. Television footage showed what appeared to be at least two marks left…
Voting Company Smartmatic Says It’s a Target of Vindictive Prosecution by Trump
The voting technology company’s new court filing signals how far-reaching the legal fights over elections will be in 2026.
U.S. Eases Limits on Russian Energy as Oil Prices Soar
The volatility in energy markets because of the war in Iran could not come at a better time for President…
New Supreme Leader Inherits Sprawling, Secretive Office That Dominates Iran
His father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had turned what was traditionally a religious affairs office into a shadowy national security juggernaut.
Who Are the Men Accused of Bringing Homemade Bombs to Gracie Mansion?
A high school senior and a recent graduate, both from the Philadelphia suburbs, were charged by federal prosecutors with trying…
What to Know About the Rising Price of Oil and Its Effects on Airline Ticket Prices
The Gulf conflict has led to higher fuel prices, and the cost of operating a plane has sharply increased. For…
Trump Antisemitism Inquiry Demanding List of Jews at Penn Heads to Court
The Trump administration, which said it is investigating harassment, sued the University of Pennsylvania after it refused a request to…