The trial against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began in Jerusalem on Sunday, marking the first time in Israel’s history that a sitting prime minister has ever faced trial. Last year, Netanyahu was indicted on bribery, fraud, and breach of trust charges as part of three separate corruption cases. The trial against Netanyahu was delayed […]
China’s aggressive push for Hong Kong national security laws could lead to US sanctions, White House says
White House national security adviser Robert O’Brien said on Sunday that China’s aggressive move to force national security laws on Hong Kong may result in US sanctions. Speaking to NBC New’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday, O’Brien said that China’s actions indicate that they are “going to basically take over Hong Kong,” which could spark […]
Golf: Tiger and Phil, Peyton and Brady put on a show
Tom Brady delivered the shot of the match that made it easy to forget the rest of his swings. Tiger Woods didn’t miss a fairway and earned a small measure of revenge against Phil Mickelson. The PGA Tour is set to return in just over two weeks, and it has a tough act to follow. […]
Republicans sue California Gov. Newsom over his executive order to allow mail-in voting for the November election
The Republican Party is suing California Gov. Gavin Newsom over his May 8 executive order to allow every registered California voter to submit a ballot by mail for the upcoming presidential election. In a lawsuit filed on Sunday, the Republican National Committee, National Republican Congressional Committee, and the California Republican Party claim that Newsom’s order […]
‘The constant Memorial Day’
An Army carry team moves a transfer case containing the remains of Capt. Drew E. Russell Monday, Oct. 10, 2011, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. | Steve Ruark, Associated Press A veteran mourns a fallen friend and looks for meaning in a holiday that will be difficult to celebrate this year. SALT LAKE CITY […]
More men are doing housework during the pandemic, research finds
People wearing masks leave a grocery store on 14th Street and U Street, Tuesday, April 14, 2020, in Washington. As more couples work from home, men are increasingly stepping up to take on household chores and child care. | Andrew Harnik, Associated Press As more couples work from home, men are increasingly stepping up to […]
How the pandemic might have been different if this wasn’t an election year
President Donald Trump kisses the American flag after speaking at Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC 2020, at the National Harbor, in Oxon Hill, Md., Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. | Jose Luis Magana, Associated Press We know that the pandemic is affecting the election, but how is the election affecting the pandemic? SALT LAKE CITY — […]
White House imposes coronavirus travel ban on Brazil
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Sunday further limited travel from the world’s coronavirus hotspots by denying entry to foreigners coming from Brazil, which is second to the U.S. in the number of confirmed cases. Trump had already banned certain travelers from China, Europe, the United Kingdom and Ireland and, to a lesser extent, Iran. […]
Colorado restaurants shut during COVID-19 pandemic soon could reopen
Colorado restaurants closed for weeks during the COVID-19 pandemic soon could reopen for limited dining under guidelines that state health officials finalized Sunday evening. No more than 50 people, or half of normal maximum occupancy, would be allowed to dine at restaurants that adhere to the guidelines and restrictions. Food pickup and delivery still would […]
Russia records its highest daily death toll from the coronavirus as its number of new cases appears to decline
Russia recorded 8,599 new cases 153 new deaths on Sunday linked to the coronavirus, raising its overall death toll to 3,541. The country has recorded 344,481 coronavirus cases and is the third-worst hit country in its total number of coronavirus cases behind Brazil and the US, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. While its […]
In Joe Flacco, Jets get a credible backup for Sam Darnold
The New York Jets are hoping that their most prominent addition this offseason — a former most valuable player of the Super Bowl — never takes a snap for them. Such is the plight of a backup quarterback, and that is the new role for veteran Joe Flacco, who agreed to a one-year deal Friday […]
SpaceX’s 1st astronaut launch breaking new ground for style
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The first astronauts launched by SpaceX are breaking new ground for style with hip spacesuits, gull-wing Teslas and a sleek rocketship — all of it white with black trim. The color coordinating is thanks to Elon Musk, the driving force behind both SpaceX and Tesla, and a big fan of flash […]