PHOENIX — The Arizona Legislature approved a repeal of a long-dormant ban on nearly all abortions Wednesday, advancing the bill to Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, who is expected to sign it. Two Republicans joined with Democrats in the Senate on the 16-14 vote in favor of repealing a Civil War-era ban on abortions that the […]
“Sweetheart,” the Colt 1911 .45 pistol faithfully used by mobster legend Al Capone, is going on sale at Richmond Auctions on May 18. The real-life “Scarface” used the pistol repeatedly over the years. “This gun was kind of his protection and I think it saved his life on a number of occasions and so he […]
WASHINGTON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Kyiv needs Patriot missiles to create an air shield against further Russian missile attacks, and it’s likely he’ll get them in an additional $6 billion aid package expected to be announced by the U.S. as soon as Friday. Zelenskyy discussed the need for Patriots early Friday at […]
KATHMANDU, Nepal — The emir of Qatar landed in Nepal Tuesday on his first-ever visit to the South Asian country, after visiting Bangladesh and the Philippines, where improving migrant workers’ conditions in the Gulf state and a Nepali student still held hostage by Hamas are expected to be on the agenda. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad […]
KATHMANDU, Nepal — The emir of Qatar landed in Nepal Tuesday on his first-ever visit to the South Asian country, after visiting Bangladesh and the Philippines, where improving migrant workers’ conditions in the Gulf state and a Nepali student still held hostage by Hamas are expected to be on the agenda. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad […]
JERUSALEM — Israeli leaders on Sunday harshly criticized an expected decision by the U.S. to impose sanctions on a unit of ultra-Orthodox soldiers in the Israeli military. The decision, expected as soon as Monday, would mark the first time the U.S. has ever imposed sanctions on a unit inside the Israeli military and further strains […]
NEW YORK — Caitlin Clark was selected with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever on Monday night. The former Iowa star became a household name among basketball fans during her record-breaking college career, and she will now try and help revive the Indiana franchise along with last season’s No. […]
Israel emerged largely unscathed from Iran’s vengeance on Saturday, but the same may not be true for American motorists. Although Israel sustained slight damage from the roughly 300 drones and missiles Iran launched at it, Iran’s activities are likely to add to oil market jitters that would become even worse if Israel responds and counter-attacks […]
In a sign of the expected storm to come, President Joe Biden was called back to the White House Saturday as the Middle East appeared on the brink of an attack against Israel. Biden returned from his Delaware beach house Saturday afternoon “to consult with his national security team about events in the Middle East,” […]
The House on Friday advanced a bill to renew the government’s chief spying powers, recovering from a major hiccup earlier in the week when Republicans tanked the legislation. A vote is expected later in the day to pass the reauthorization of the hotly-debated Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act’s Section 702 which allows the U.S. to collect […]
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