KANDAHAR, Afghanistan: At least 20 civilians were killed and dozens more were injured when mortar rounds struck a crowded cattle market in southern Afghanistan on Monday, with the government and the Taliban blaming each other. Residents of the Sangin district of Helmand province, where the cattle market is held in …

Beds in the Riverside County Intensive Care Unit nearly reached capacity on Sunday, when patients occupied 99% of the normal number of beds. Suspected and confirmed coronavirus patients account for about 35% of those beds, said Riverside spokeswoman Brooke Federico. The shortage prompted a member of local Congress, a doctor, …

An Arizona city will go ahead with its summer festivities, but it will leave behind the coronavirus mask requirement. Mayor Bryce Hamblin of Eagar, a city in eastern Arizona with a population of about 5,000, said in a recent statement that he has no plans to cancel a list of …

Just weeks after University of Iowa separation deal with football strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle, new allegations of racism have emerged within the soccer program. On Monday, the former Iowa runner Akrum Wadley He detailed his negative experience at school, alleging abusive and racist behavior by current and former …

Ryan Seacrest has parted ways with his chef’s girlfriend, Shayna Taylor. Seacrest, 45, released a statement saying: “Ryan and Shayna decided to end their romantic relationship amicably some time ago. They remain good friends, they support each other and they will always appreciate their time together as a couple. ” …