Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 82 people with many more missing
By SAMY MAGDY CAIRO (AP) — The death toll from the collapse of an informal gold mine in a remote area of Sudan has risen to 82, according to local…
Fed rate hike will likely push borrowing costs on credit cards, mortgages — but benefit savers
By PAUL WISEMAN, AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve just raised the cost of money — bad news for borrowers, good news for savers. The Fed increased…
Amy Poehler makes tough guy Robert De Niro weep ‘Good Hang’
Veteran tough-guy actor Robert De Niro’s soft side surfaced when comedian Amy Poehler punctured his characteristic taciturn demeanor while commending his advocacy — and brought him to tears. As they…
Staffing problems stall federal investigations of missing and killed Native people
By SARAH RAZA and SAVANNAH PETERS SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Peter Martin went missing two years ago from the Fond du Lac reservation in Minnesota. His family hasn’t stopped…
Best AC/heating company: Best of Orange County 2026
Each year, we ask Orange County Register readers to choose their favorite places to shop, dine, play and do business in OC. Here are the top picks for AC/heating company:…
Best of Orange County 2026: Best charitable organization
1. Assistance League of Fullerton 233 W. Amerige Ave., Fullerton; 714-526-5124; assistanceleague.org/fullerton The Assistance League of Fullerton has served children, families and seniors of several north Orange County communities, including…
Centenarians living in Japan exceed 100,000 for the first time
Listen to article • 0:00 minTOKYO — The number of people aged 100 or older in Japan surpassed a record 100,000 this year, the latest government figures show, underscoring the…
Rosie O’Donnell joins Broadway’s ‘Rocky Horror Show’ for 2-week run
Rosie O’Donnell is joining “The Rocky Horror Show.” The Tony Award winning star will be the Broadway show’s Narrator from Oct. 6 to Oct. 18 at Studio 54 on Broadway.…
Dr. Nicole Saphier, Trump’s 3rd surgeon general pick, faces Senate grilling
By FATIMA HUSSEIN and ALI SWENSON WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Nicole Saphier, President Donald Trump’s third nominee to serve as surgeon general, will face lawmakers at her confirmation hearing Wednesday…
Best of Orange County 2026: Best music and concert venue
Each year, we ask Orange County Register readers to choose their favorite places to shop, dine, play and do business in OC. Here are the top picks for Best music…