President Joe Biden’s decision to launch airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen in response to their attacks on international shipping drew bipartisan pushback in Congress, with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle demanding he first seek approval amid fears of a broader war escalating in the Middle East. “The Constitution requires that if […]
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — In his first hours in office, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry on Monday called a redistricting special session, giving lawmakers the opportunity to draw and replace the state’s current congressional map that a federal judge said violates the Voting Rights Act by diluting the power of Black voters. Landry, a Republican, […]
By Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. healthcare sector is showing signs of life after lagging in 2023 as investors bet cheap valuations will offset a tendency to underperform during presidential election years. The S&P 500 healthcare sector has climbed about 6% since the start of December, doubling the gain of the broader […]
Jonesburg is probably the most famous local community that hardly anyone has heard of. Robert A.N. Jones would be crushed to learn of its current obscurity. He had big plans for the community — and his long feud with the Illinois Central Railroad was responsible for the national press coverage it got during the first […]
By Nathan Frandino HALF MOON BAY, California (Reuters) – At the famous Mavericks Beach surf spot, big waves thundering into the California coastline on Thursday attracted surfers and spectators alike to the legendary break 25 miles south of San Francisco. Waves were forecast to reach as high as 30 to 40-feet (9 to 12 meters) […]
(BCN) — The California Highway Patrol and other agencies will soon add another tool to their belts to help locate missing people. Beginning in January, Ebony Alerts will debut to highlight missing Black children and young adults between the ages of 12 and 25. State Sen. Steven Bradford, D-Gardena, introduced the bill and his office […]
Arsenal reclaimed top spot in time for Christmas but their wait for a win at Anfield stretches into a 12th year after an absorbing 1-1 draw which ensured Liverpool kept pace in the title race. Gabriel’s early goal was cancelled out by a Mohamed Salah stunner and, despite both pushing for victory, the Premier League’s […]
Danny Welbeck headed home late in the second half to earn Brighton a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. A lapse by Seagulls goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen led to Jordan Ayew’s nodded opener just before the whistle blew to end an uneventful first half. Eberechi Eze returned from injury as a second-half substitute and […]
Sandra Day O’Connor, the gritty ranch girl who became the first woman on the Supreme Court, will receive one final honor in Washington in the setting where presidents, luminaries and another Arizona legend received tributes for their lives. President Joe Biden was scheduled to speak at O’Connor’s funeral Tuesday at Washington National Cathedral, underscoring her […]
Holders Manchester City will face FC Copenhagen in the last 16 of the Champions League. Arsenal, the current Premier League leaders, will take on Portuguese side Porto in the first knockout round. The ties, the first legs of which will take place in February 2024, were confirmed after the draw at the Swiss headquarters of […]
Liverpool’s failure to score for the first time since April cost them top spot in the Premier League as Manchester United secured a goalless draw to deny their arch-rivals a club record. Erik ten Hag’s side succeeded where 34 previous opponents had failed in keeping out a team which finished the game with five attacking […]