Despite alternatives, Tuberville steadfast in hold against Pentagon nominations
Months into his hold on military nominees, Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama is still not relenting despite efforts by some of his own Republican colleagues to try and give him alternatives to back off his blockade.
2023-06-16 04:17
NBA Draft rumors: Thompson twins drafted together, Lillard watches workout, Raptors target
With less than a week to go, NBA draft rumors are flying — Damian Lillard is watching workouts, the Thompson twins have a chance of ending up together and more.NBA draft rumors: Damian Lillard attends workouts for playerAccording to Sean Highkin of the Rose Garden, Damian Lillard was in at...
2023-06-16 01:23
Kwara boat tragedy: Mothers die trying to save children in Nigeria
More than 100 people drowned when the wooden boat they were using to cross the River Niger capsized.
2023-06-15 23:17
Mike Breen Had His View Obstructed By a Knucklehead Mets Fan
Mike Breen was just trying to watch baseball.
2023-06-15 21:49
Roundup: Lauren Cohan in 'Dead City'; Nevada Senate Passes A's Stadium Bill; Stefon Diggs Returns to Bills
A review of Lauren Cohan's "Dead City", the Nevada Senate passed the A's stadium bill, Stefon Diggs returned to the Bills and more in the Roundup.
2023-06-15 19:23
TikTok to invest billions of dollars in Southeast Asia amid growing scrutiny over data security
Short video app TikTok, owned by China's ByteDance, said on Thursday it would invest billions of dollars in Southeast Asia over the next few years, as it doubles down on the region amid intensifying global scrutiny over its data security.
2023-06-15 15:21
Bill Cosby faces new lawsuit in Nevada after state drops statute of limitations on sexual assault
Several women who have accused Bill Cosby of sexual abuse in the past filed a new lawsuit Wednesday asking for a jury trial against the comedian in Nevada, where a new state law recently took effect that eliminates the statutes of limitations for many sexual assault cases.
2023-06-15 14:18
Ukraine war: The challenges of training F-16 pilots
The BBC goes to a Nato air exercise to see the challenges in training Ukrainians on F-16 fighters.
2023-06-15 13:18
Ben Roberts-Smith: Top soldier won't apologise for alleged war crimes
Ben Roberts-Smith says he has done nothing wrong and is looking to appeal a landmark defamation ruling.
2023-06-15 09:52
Mississippi civil rights attorney alleges she was wrongfully arrested in possible retaliation for suing city of Lexington over discriminatory practices against Black motorists
A Mississippi civil rights attorney alleges she was wrongfully arrested over the weekend and believes it may have been in retaliation for her advocacy work in the city of Lexington highlighting claims of discrimination by police against its Black residents.
2023-06-15 06:22
California's Lake Oroville is back at 100% capacity after being hit hard by yearslong drought
Lake Oroville, the state's most beleaguered and second-largest reservoir, is at 100% of its total capacity — a huge boost after the climate change-fueled megadrought sucked away nearly all of its water supply.
2023-06-15 02:26
Kwara boat accident: 100 dead and more missing in Nigeria
The vessel was carrying around 300 passengers travelling from a wedding ceremony in Kwara state.
2023-06-15 00:20