By Andy Rose, CNN A Navy ship named for gay rights activist Harvey Milk, who was made to resign from the force because of his sexual orientation, was launched in San Diego Saturday. The USNS Harvey Milk is a replenishment oiler, which refuels aircraft carriers at sea. “He made a difference. That’s the kind of
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By George Ramsay, CNN Novak Djokovic made tennis history on Saturday as he secured his place as the year-end world No. 1 for the record seventh time. With his 3-6 6-0 7-6 victory over Hubert Hurkacz in the semifinals of the Paris Masters, Djokovic moves clear of Pete Sampras, who finished the year as world
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One woman was killed following an ATV crash late Saturday night in Phelps County.
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By QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — Troops have deployed around Baghdad following the failed assassination attempt with armed drones that targeted the residence of Iraq’s prime minister. The attack significantly ramps up tensions sparked by the refusal of Iran-backed militias to accept last month’s parliamentary election results. Al-Kadhimi was unharmed, but seven of
Continue Reading By TIA GOLDENBERG Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Palestinians have slammed Israel for rejecting the promised reopening of the U.S. consulate in Jerusalem. The Palestinian Foreign Ministry said Sunday that Israel, as an occupying power, could not veto the U.S. decision. Israel says there is no room for another U.S. mission in
Continue Reading ROME (AP) — A German humanitarian ship with more than 800 rescued migrants aboard is sailing to Sicily after being granted permission by Italian authorities after days of waiting. The organization Sea-Eye says its vessel Sea-Eye 4 was assigned the port of Trapani in western Sicily on Saturday evening. The ship was expected to arrive
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By Amy Woodyatt, CNN After the pandemic scuppered last year’s New York City Marathon, one of the world’s most prestigious and hotly anticipated running events is set to return on Sunday. Last year’s race was meant to mark an extra special milestone — it would have been the 50th running of the iconic competition. But
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By Aya Elamroussi, Rosa Flores and Alaa Elassar, CNN After a crowd surge at a Houston concert that left eight people dead and dozens injured, officials said they will investigate key causes and what could have been done to get attendees out of harm’s way. The Houston Police Department tweeted on Sunday that the investigation
Continue Reading By RAHIM FAIEZ Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban-run Afghan public health ministry has announced the start of a four-day nationwide polio vaccination campaign aimed at inoculating children under age 5. For the past three years before taking control of Afghanistan, the Taliban had barred U.N.-organized vaccination teams from doing door-to-door campaigns in parts
Continue Reading By TALI ARBEL Associated Press More than a year and a half after the U.S. to closed its borders to international travelers, restrictions are shifting to focus on COVID-19 vaccine status. Beginning Monday, bans on travel from countries including Brazil, China, India, South Africa, the United Kingdom and much of Europe are over. The U.S.
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By TALI ARBEL Associated Press More than a year and a half after the U.S. to closed its borders to international travelers, restrictions are shifting to focus on COVID-19 vaccine status. Beginning Monday, bans on travel from countries including Brazil, China, India, South Africa, the United Kingdom and much of Europe are over. The U.S.
Continue Reading By SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Libya’s government has rejected a decision by the country’s presidential council to suspend the foreign minister over allegations of monopolizing foreign policy. The standoff between the two bodies is likely to increase political tensions in the North African county less than seven weeks before planned elections. The
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By George Ramsay Barcelona squandered a three-goal league lead against Celta Vigo on Saturday as the club’s disappointing form continued. Goals from Ansu Fati, Sergio Busquets and Memphis Depay gave Barcelona a 3-0 advantage at halftime, but Celta responded in the second half through Iago Aspas and Nolito, before Aspas’ equalizer in added time saw
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By Faith Karimi, CNN Imagine if a photo of you, without your knowledge or consent, began appearing in advertisements around the world? That’s what happened to actor B.J. Novak, best known for his role in “The Office,” whose face has been used to sell everything from face paint in Uruguay to Calvin Klein cologne in
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By Amy Woodyatt, CNN British vocalist and founding member of UB40 Terence Wilson, better known by his stage name Astro, has died after a short illness, his current band confirmed. “We are absolutely devastated and completely heartbroken to have to tell you that our beloved Astro has today passed away after a very short illness,”
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By Ben Morse, CNN Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will miss his team’s trip to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday due to Covid-19 protocols. On Friday while appearing on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Rodgers said he had contracted Covid-19 and that he is unvaccinated against the virus — a revelation that has
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By Caitlin Hu, Natalie Gallón and Mia Alberti, CNN They’ve been called “a parody,” “a sham,” and “the worst possible conditions” for a vote, but Nicaragua’s general elections went ahead this weekend anyway — the first since a wave of popular demonstrations rattled the country in 2018. Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega claimed victory on Monday,
Continue Reading By TIA GOLDENBERG Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel has rejected the promised reopening of the main U.S. diplomatic mission for the Palestinians in Jerusalem. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said late Saturday there was “no room” in the contested city for such an office. The Trump administration shuttered the U.S. Jerusalem consulate, an
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By Brenley Goertzen, for CNN On the final day of the Tokyo Olympics, Abdi Nageeye reminded the world what the Games are all about with his unforgettable silver medal marathon performance. In the dying stages of the men’s race, Nageeye of the Netherlands cheered and encouraged his exhausted Belgian training partner Bashir Abdi. The gesture
Continue Reading By Brenley Goertzen, for CNN On the final day of the Tokyo Olympics, Abdi Nageeye reminded the world what the Games are all about with his unforgettable silver medal marathon performance. In the dying stages of the men’s race, Nageeye of the Netherlands cheered and encouraged his exhausted Belgian training partner Bashir Abdi. The gesture
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