Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she disagrees with former first lady Michelle Obama's claim that America is not ready for a woman president.

President Trump was reportedly outraged over the deployment of European troops to Greenland for military exercises, which some government officials believe may have escalated tensions between the US and Europe.

David Wright’s stock is rising among Hall of Fame voters, with time to spare.

The Mets filled their outfield need with a big trade on Tuesday night.

Air Force One experienced a “minor electrical issue” and was forced to return to Maryland Tuesday night shortly after President Trump took off for Switzerland, the White House said.

The 85-year-old bestselling author’s final novel, Adam and Eve, will be published in English in October

Bestselling novelist Jeffrey Archer has announced his next novel, Adam and Eve, will be his last, coming out 50 years after his debut was published.

The 85-year-old author has sold more than 300m books around the world since his first novel, Not a Penny More Not a Penny Less, was published in 1976, according to his publishers. His 1979 novel, Kane and Abel, was his biggest hit, selling more than 34m copies in 119 countries and 47 languages, and being reprinted more than 130 times.

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see all of the stars on the red carpet.

Will Carlos Beltrán don a Mets cap on his Cooperstown plaque? 

“But I've left notification,” Trump said, “[if] anything ever happens, we're going to blow the – the whole country is going to get blown up.”

Carney warns US-led global system of governance is enduring ‘a rupture’ as US president flies in for showdown with European leaders over Greenland

Canadian prime minister Mark Carney has said that the US-led global system of governance is enduring “a rupture,” defined by great power competition and a “fading” rules-based order.

His speech to political and financial elites at the World Economic Forum comes a day before US President Donald Trump was set to address the gathering in Davos, Switzerland.

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John Harbaugh never expected to coach Malik Nabers — the receiver was not going to fall to the Ravens in the 2024 draft — and was thrilled to only have to find ways to defend him about once every four seasons.

Now that he’s back, Jalen Brunson can laugh about it.

SEATTLE — Max Tsyplakov’s return to the lineup for the Islanders’ 4-3 win over the Canucks on Monday marked a nadir in what’s been a messy sophomore season in the NHL for the Russian winger. After being on for two goals against in the first period, and plainly looking like he lacked confidence, Tsyplakov played...

"It has been an extraordinary honor to serve the people of New York City as Commissioner of Emergency Management and to work alongside such remarkable public servants," Iscol said in a statement.

Assuming his intention was to mark the first anniversary of his return to the White House, President Trump couldn’t have picked a more suitable time or event to launch the Board of Peace for Gaza.

Player after player pretty much unanimously pointed to effort level as what’s currently plaguing the Knicks.

Sarah Wozniewicz scored a goal in overtime and Ottawa blew a three-goal lead before the Charge beat the New York Sirens 4-3 on Tuesday night.

The alleged crooked captain — who aptly runs Outlaw Fishing Charters — was caught after selling a kilo of cocaine to an undercover agent for $10,000, police said.

The president has been adamant in recent weeks that US-ownership of Greenland is critical for national security, particularly for identifying and fending off threats from Russia and China. 

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization began in 1949 as a bulwark against the Soviet Union, but has expanded in size in the decades since

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato) was created at the outset of the cold war, with its founding aims to act as a bulwark against the Soviet Union and guarantee the security of its members through political and military means.

At its core is the principle of collective security and the belief that an attack on one member is an attack against all, as enshrined in Article 5 of the treaty. Article 5 has been invoked only once – in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the US in 2001.

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In order for the increase in games, the NFL Players Association would have to sign off on it in the next CBA. 

The Golden State Warriors need to do right by Steph Curry. 

Cavallari shares three kids with ex-husband Jay Cutler.

Cost of living likely to dominate the agenda ahead of 7 November poll as centre-right National party battles to retain power

The prime minister, Christopher Luxon, has announced New Zealand’s next general election will be held on 7 November, kickstarting a campaign cycle that could become one of the country’s most contested in years.

On Wednesday, Luxon told reporters the National party would continue its agenda to “fix the basics and build the future”.

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