Coronavirus: Airports to screen passengers from 4 more countries, DGCA says
Entry gate at Motera stadium collapses ahead of Trump’s visit
PM Modi, Amit Shah can’t discriminate on basis of religion, says former governor Aziz Qureshi
Former Uttar Pradesh governor Aziz Qureshi has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and home minister Amit Shah have no right to discriminate on the basis of religion, which is unconstitutional. Qureshi further said that the Constitution grants equality to all citizens of the country and the founding fathers had […]
Netanyahu and Litzman discuss coronavirus dangers in Israel
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Anne Arundel police detectives recovering at home after shot on duty while investigating homicide
Anne Arundel County Det. Ian Preece and Det. Scott Ballard received an outpouring of support from the community after they were shot in the line of duty, prompting a daylong manhunt. The two detectives and long-time friends are now recovering at home surrounded by family and friends.
How an interfaith friendship bolstered the fight for civil rights
Cooperation between America’s black and Jewish communities had a major impact throughout the civil rights movement.
Saturday’s preps: O.L. St. Mary’s breezes by Divine Child in Catholic League quarterfinal
Julian Roper drops in 26 points to lead St. Mary’s in an 85-55 rout.
Full transcript of “Face the Nation” on February 23, 2020
On this “Face the Nation” broadcast, we sat down with NSA Robert O’Brien and former Vice President Joe Biden
8 fire engines rush to Ealing construction site after luxury apartment development catches fire
The fire near Ealing Broadway broke out before dawn
Pistons sign Donta Hall to 10-day contract
The 6-foot-9 Hall has averaged 15.4 points in 36 games this season with the Pistons’ Grand Rapids affiliate in the G League.
Working out the kinks: Some highlights and bloopers as Tigers open Grapefruit season
Zimmermann needed 40 pitches but he grinded out two scoreless innings in his spring debut. The game ended in an 8-8 stalemate with the Phillies.
‘The king has returned’: Tyson Fury wins in stunning stoppage of Deontay Wilder
Tyson Fury reinvented himself once again, and once again he’s a heavyweight champion.
Saturday’s state basketball: Ball State slows Eastern Michigan’s roll
The Eagles had won five of six before the Cardinals handed them a 64-55 defeat.
Three people injured after stabbing at a night club in Michigan
A stabbing incident at a nightclub near Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant left three people injured early Sunday morning, authorities said.
Catalytic converters stolen from parked vehicles in Little Village: police
Catalytic converts were reported stolen in February 2020, in Little Village. | Adobe Stock Photo The thefts happened between Feb. 18 and Feb. 20 during late night and early morning hours on Avers, Hamlin and Harding avenues, police said. Police are warning Little Village residents about a string of catalytic […]
High school class comparing Trump to Nazis called ‘educational malfeasance’
A slide used shows Trump above a Nazi swastika and a Soviet Union flag. A caption reads “wants to round up a group of people and build a giant wall”
Juwan Howard: Eli Brooks ‘still looks handsome’ after collision
Brooks was left bleeding from his nose after he collided with Purdue junior guard Nojel Eastern on an inbounds play early in the second half.
Education Minister Peretz to stop travel to Poland due to coronavirus
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A 400-pound bear took a trip to a LA suburb, and residents were fascinated
California authorities tranquilized a 400-pound bear on Friday, after the creature was spotted taking a leisurely stroll through a residential neighborhood.
Why AOC should go vegan: It would be a simple and powerful way to advance her climate goals
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made headlines recently for noting how “impossible” it is to find a good bacon-egg-and-cheese sandwich in Washington. Given her political commitments, it’s strange that she would search for such a meal. Animal products such as meat, eggs and dairy are environmentally…
Addicted to drugs, with (almost) nowhere to go: Life for New York City’s poorest addicts
I met Manny eight years ago when he tried to rob a friend of mine. He showed up at a peer-supported recovery meeting we both attended. I’d see him periodically on the street, always worse for wear, banged up, losing teeth and clearly still in active addiction. As we do […]
Sabarmati Ashram ready to welcome Trump amid doubt over visit
Kanye, Out West
What is the superstar doing in Wyoming?
Maryland, Annapolis may ban plastic carry out bags. But what about the plastic products that stock grocery shelves?
Both the Maryland General Assembly and Annapolis City Council are considering legislation that would ban thin plastic bags used to carry prepared food and groceries out of a store and into your car or home.
Ahead of budget session, Thackeray meets deputy CM, Sharad Pawar
A way forward for top-tier high schools: Expand the number of academic options in Queens, introduce an admissions lottery
At an angry town hall meeting in Queens this past week, Mayor de Blasio said he was sorry for alienating so many Asian Americans with his clumsy roll-out of a plan to scrap the specialized high school admissions test (SHSAT). The apology was long overdue. But his goal — making […]
Growing perception that Congress ‘adrift’; party must resolve leadership issue for revival: Shashi Tharoor
Products of artisans, craftsmen at ‘Hunar Haat’ will be registered on govt marketing portal: Naqvi
GOP officials in Nevada bind national convention delegates to Trump
Las Vegas Sun After Saturday’s vote, Brad Parscale, Trump’s campaign manager, addressed the crowd, touting the Republican Party for being united, while the Democratic Party was in “chaos.” Read the rest of this story
First in the West: Las Vegas supporters pumped up by Sanders’ victory here
Las Vegas Sun As results of the Nevada Democratic caucuses started rolling in Saturday, a Bernie Sanders supporter at the ReBar tavern in downtown Las Vegas screamed out what was quickly becoming evident: “We won.” Other backers of the independent senator from Vermont cried and hugged … Read the rest […]
Lesson learned: Sanders gets big push from minority voters in Nevada
Las Vegas Sun Four years ago, Bernie Sanders’ struggles to win over minority voters played a key role in his loss to Hillary Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination. Saturday in Nevada, the Vermont senator served notice that this time around would be different. Read the rest of this story
Despite rain, caucus participation boosts strong early vote turnout
Las Vegas Sun It was raining for the first time in months in the Las Vegas-area as voters started to arrive Saturday at Coronado High School to participate in the caucuses. Once the caucus ended for most precincts around 2 p.m., the sun was shining again. More importantly, the process […]
No need for panic for industry, trade: Assocham on coronavirus impact
Economic impact of coronavirus will be clearer in ‘three or four weeks,’ Mnuchin says
U.S. officials will have a better idea of how the coronavirus outbreak will impact the economy in “three or four weeks,” U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Sunday.
Public health comes before diplomatic relations, Foreign Ministry says
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T.F. North’s Bilal, Nasir and Sincere Bailey become the first set of brothers to win Class 2A state championships: ‘This has been a dream’
Bilal Bailey and Sincere Bailey paid younger brother Nasir the ultimate tribute Saturday by following up his state titles with championships of their own.
Bullied Australian boy Quaden Bayles leads out rugby league team in front of thousands
Quaden Bayles, a 9-year-old Australian boy who won the support of well-wishers around the world after being bullied for his dwarfism, has led out a rugby league team in front of thousands of cheering fans.
China coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updates
President Moon Jae-in has urged officials to take ‘unprecedented powerful measures’ to contain the outbreak.
Sandburg’s Mike Bosco pulls off late move to win Class 3A state championship with a 44-0 record: ‘I knew at that point it was do or die’
The senior heavyweight executed a pivotal takedown in the third period for a 3-2 victory over Edwardsville’s Lloyd Reynolds at the University of Illinois.
Inside the fancy Marylebone flat for rent which comes with a chauffeur-driven Bentley
It also comes with a fitness studio, steam room and 25-metre pool
Inside the fancy London flat for rent which comes with a chauffeur-driven Bentley
It also comes with a fitness studio, steam room and 25-metre pool
Burglars hit mailboxes in Uptown, near Lathrop Homes: police
Police are warning residents about burglars targeting mailboxes since Feb. 7, 2020, in large residential complexes in Uptown and near the Lathrop Homes, including in the 1700 block of West Terra Cotta Place. | Google Maps In each case, two suspects broke into mailboxes at large residential complexes and took […]
‘People just need opportunity’: Innovation in blockaded Gaza
The people of Gaza are coming up with innovative solutions to problems imposed by the nearly 13-year blockade.
Italy suspends Serie A football games over coronavirus fears
Italian league postpones three Serie A matches following the death of two people infected with the virus.
Iran confirms another dead from coronavirus
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NAACP Image Awards honor Kobe Bryant
The NAACP Image Awards paid tribute to Kobe Bryant Saturday night.
Fury beats Wilder in heavyweight title rematch and breaks out into song
Tyson Fury stopped Deontay Wilder in the seventh round of heavyweight rematch in Las Vegas Saturday to claim the WBC version of the world title.
Brake for sanity: Attorney General Tish James’ lawsuit against the city puts the blame in the wrong place
New York Attorney General Tish James isn’t wrong that the market for yellow taxi medallions collapsed, with values down 80% from the high of $1 million. She isn’t wrong to have sympathy for drivers impoverished. But she is very wrong about the reason why. The prime cause wasn’t poorly regulated…
How 2020 Opens the Floodgates for Money in U.S. Politics
With three billionaires in the running, campaigns, political parties and outside groups are all likely to break previous spending records, helped by canny consultants who know how to take advantage of court rulings and new technologies.