US advises embassy staff in Israel to leave now if they want, as risk of war hangs over Middle East
By SAM MEDNICK and SAM METZ TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The U.S. Embassy in Israel on Friday told its staff that it could leave…
Pakistan is in ‘open war’ with Afghanistan after latest strikes, defense minister says
By MUNIR AHMED and ABDUL QAHAR AFGHAN ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan and Afghanistan traded attacks in a dramatic escalation of tensions between the countries that…
‘Grateful’: Haitian TPS holders rush to renew driver’s licenses before March deadline
By Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald MIAMI — A steady stream of Haitians with temporary protected status poured into a Broward County library parking lot Wednesday…
Miss Manners: This dramatic, attention-seeking woman invited herself to my party
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m hosting a party with my best friend. We used a social networking site as our form of invitations; it’s a really…
Asking Eric: I wish my friend would chill out about religious holidays
Dear Eric: I’m an African American man in my late 60s. Nobody would call me the most religious guy on the planet, but the center…
Is it safe to travel to Mexico for spring break?
By Charles E. Ramirez, The Detroit News Is it safe to travel to Mexico? After violence rocked the country’s state of Jalisco in the days…
Pakistan strikes Afghanistan as PM lauds armed forces – BBC
Pakistan’s defence minister declares “open war” against Taliban after Islamabad says two of its soldiers were killed. https://www.bbc.com/news/live/czx4pq9xe6rt
One Tech Tip: Unspoken group chats rules you’re probably ignoring, but shouldn’t
By KELVIN CHAN Communicating on group chats has quickly become a way of life, but what are the rules? We used to use email, the…
If you’re struggling to lose weight, could chilling your carbs help?
By J.M. HIRSCH Online influencers claim the secret to low-calorie rice, pasta and potatoes may be as simple as chilling out. Are they right? Not…
Experts urge informed planning for Mexico spring break after Jalisco violence
By RIO YAMAT With spring break on the horizon, travelers may be reassessing their plans to vacation in Mexico after cartel-related violence broke out last…