Virginia McLaurin, the centenarian who danced excitedly with President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama during a 2016 White House visit, has died. She was 113. McLaurin’s son, Felipe Cardoso Jr., said Tuesday that she died early Monday at…
Desperate Democrats put Meghan Markle as top choice for 2024 White House run against Trump
Meghan Markle is the top choice among Democrats for a 2024 White House run, new polling shows. Exclusive polling for Express.co.uk by the Washington-based Democracy Institute of likely Democratic voters found 64 percent say the party should opt for a…
Donald Trump drops strongest hint about 2024 White House bid, telling rally
Donald Trump has dropped his strongest hint yet that he will launch a third run for the White House in 2024. The former president told a rally in Sioux City, Iowa, on Thursday night: “I will very, very, very probably…
President Biden mistakenly addresses Late Rep. Jackie Walorski at Hunger Event: ‘Jackie, are you here?’
While delivering opening remarks at the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health Wednesday morning, US President Joe Biden mistakenly called out for the late Rep. Jackie Walorski, who co-sponsored a bill to fund the conference before her death.…
2 people killed by a lightning strike near the White House
Two people were killed and two others are in critical condition after lightning struck at the park next to the White House in Washington, DC. Emergency responders received a report about people found injured in Lafayette Park at 6:52 p.m.…
We may just have to do it again: Trump hints at rerun for White House
Donald Trump has returned to Washington for the first time since leaving the White House 18 months ago, delivering a fiery speech sprinkled with strong hints he may run for president again in 2024. Trump repeated his claims on Tuesday…
Karine Jean-Pierre assumes duty as new White House press secretary
Karine Jean-Pierre on Monday assumed duty as the new White House press secretary, acknowledging the historic nature of her role and pledging to maintain a transparent dialogue. Jean-Pierre, 44-year-old daughter of Haitian immigrants, made history as the first black woman…
*How Iya Funmi died in Mushin gas explosion after displacement from former ‘puff puff’ stand (Vanguard)*12 suspects arraigned over killing of police officer in Lagos (Channels)
How Iya Funmi died in Mushin gas explosion after displacement from former ‘puff puff’ stand (Vanguard) Emotions have continued to run high following the death of Iya Funmi in Tuesday’s gas explosion on Ojekunle Street, off Ladipo Street, in the…
Covid: US opens up to fully vaccinated EU and UK passengers
The US is relaxing its Covid travel restrictions, ending an 18-month ban on UK and EU passengers. From November, passengers will be allowed to travel to the US if they are fully vaccinated and undergo testing and contact tracing, the…
*Soldier kills self after killing Customs officer at Seme (DailyTrust)*3 Lagos LG traffic officers arrested for extorting motorists (Punch)
Soldier kills self after killing Customs officer at Seme (DailyTrust) A customs officer has been shot dead by a soldier at Seme border in Lagos State. A witness told Daily Trust that the incident happened on Wednesday night. The witness,…
