
Poland: Thousands march in Warsaw for LGBT rights ahead of elections
Same-sex relationships are not legally recognised in Poland and gay couples cannot adopt children.
2023-06-18 06:57

8 injured, including teens, in shooting in Los Angeles County neighborhood, authorities say
Eight people, including teenagers, were injured in a shooting in Los Angeles County, authorities said Saturday. Two are in critical condition.
2023-06-18 05:48

Mike Leach coaching tree: Ranking every head coach to serve under The Pirate
There are few college coaching trees as impressive as the one stemming from Mike Leach.We may have lost "The Pirate" Mike Leach late last year, but he has so many proteges and disciples who will always proudly swing their sword in honor of him.Leach may have cut through all the noi...
2023-06-18 05:22

Family sues Akron and 8 officers who shot Jayland Walker
By Rich McKay Months after a grand jury declined to indict eight police officers in Akron, Ohio, who
2023-06-18 05:22

Three key priorities in crucial US-China talks
The two rival superpowers are having their most important talks in years. Here are the points of tension.
2023-06-18 04:24

Biden calls spy balloon ‘embarrassing’ for China ahead of Blinken talks in Beijing
President Joe Biden on Saturday called the Chinese spy balloon debacle “embarrassing” for the Asian superpower’s leaders – while highlighting his hopes for productive talks as Antony Blinken embarks upon the first high-profile diplomatic trip to Beijing since the 46th president took office. Speaking before boarding a plane to Pennsylvania on Saturday morning, President Biden told reporters that China “has some legitimate difficulties unrelated to the United States. “And I think one of the things that that balloon caused was not so much that it got shot down, but I don’t think the leadership knew where it was and knew what was in it and knew what was going on,” the President said. “I think it was more embarrassing than it was intentional. And so I’m hoping that, over the next several months, I’ll be meeting with [Chinese President] Xi [Jinping] again, and talking about legitimate differences we have – but also how ... to get along.” The already tense relations between the United States and China became further strained earlier this year when the US shot down what it said was a Chinese spy balloon flying over American soil. China persistently denied that the balloon, which was shot down in February over the Atlantic, had been used for spying. Presidents Biden and Xi agreed to Secretary Blinken’s trip at a meeting last year in Bali, but it was delayed by the balloon drama. Secretary Blinken will be the highest-level American official to visit China since President Biden took office and the first secretary of state to make the trip in five years. He is expected to meet with Foreign Minister Qin Gang on Sunday, top diplomat Wang Yi, and possibly Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday, according to US officials. “Yet prospects for any significant breakthrough on the most vexing issues facing the planet’s two largest economies are slim, as already ties have grown increasingly fraught in recent years,” the Associated Press news agency reported. “Animosity and recriminations have steadily escalated over a series of disagreements that have implications for global security and stability.” Speaking to the AP before Mr Blinken’s departure, two US officials downplayed hopes for major progress and stressed that the trip was intended to restore a sense of calm and normalcy to high-level contacts. “We’re coming to Beijing with a realistic, confident approach and a sincere desire to manage our competition in the most responsible way possible,” said Daniel Kritenbrink, the top US diplomat for East Asia and the Pacific. Kurt Campbell, the top Asia expert at the National Security Council, said “intense competition requires intense diplomacy if we’re going to manage tensions. That is the only way to clear up misperceptions, to signal, to communicate, and to work together where and when our interests align.” Read More Blinken set for high-stakes China visit with tensions rising and breakthrough prospects low China calls hacking report 'far-fetched' and accuses the US of targeting the cybersecurity industry Chinese premier meets with Palestinian president in effort to increase Middle East presence Blinken heads to China this weekend on mission to salvage sinking ties and keep communications open Beijing criticizes new US sanctions on companies over pilot training, weapons development
2023-06-18 03:57

Shocking ACC schools tabbed as major targets for Big Ten and SEC in realignment
The two ACC schools the Big Ten and SEC might want the most are North Carolina and Virginia.While Clemson, Florida State and even Miami might make more sense in terms of conference expansion on the college football side of things, the two ACC schools leagues like the Big Ten and SEC might covet ...
2023-06-18 03:52

Spain drought forces Fuente de Piedra flamingos to find new home
Spain has witnessed its hottest spring since 1961, with high temperatures likely to continue for months.
2023-06-18 03:50

Braves Rumors: 3 trade targets from other buyers, 1 team to avoid
Atlanta Braves trade targets are easy to find from likely sellers at the deadline, but who could be possible targets from other contenders looking to swap?Things are definitely humming right now for the Atlanta Braves, but the NL East leaders aren't still without needs that could be address...
2023-06-18 03:48

Asylum-seekers flown to California say they were 'deceived' by people promising them jobs and housing
Asylum-seekers transported from Texas to California's capital city of Sacramento two weeks ago say they were misled by people who convinced them to travel with promises of work and shelter.
2023-06-18 03:27

Biden warns union members that Republicans are ‘coming for your jobs’ in 2024 campaign speech in Philadelphia
Joe Biden got his 2024 presidential re-election campaign underway in Philadelphia on Saturday by continuing to pitch voters on his pro-labour bonafides. The Democrat told an audience of union members at the Philadelphia Convention Center he would keep trying to boost the working and middle class with “Bidenomics,” which he framed as opposed to the ideas of Republicans, who recently unveiled a series of tax proposals that would funnel benefits overwhelmingly to the wealthiest Americans. “They are coming for your jobs. They are coming for your future. They are coming for the future we are building for your kids and grandkids,” Mr Biden told the crowd. “And when they come as they did this past week with the trickle down economics plan, cut taxes for the rich, who do you think they are carrying the water for?...Who do you think is going to start carrying the burden? You are. Working people in this country.” According to an analysis from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, under the recent tax proposals from the GOP, the richest fifth of Americans would receive $60.8bn in benefits next year, while the poorest would receive nearly 60 times less. During the event, Mr Biden cited initiatives like the bipartisan $50bn semiconductor manufacturing investment bill signed last summer, as evidence of his attempts to back American workers. This is a breaking news story and will be updated with new information. Read More Trump says ‘Long live the King’ in rant day after Biden said ‘God save the Queen’ Nikki Haley's husband begins Africa deployment as she campaigns for 2024 GOP nomination Biden seeing collapsed stretch of Interstate 95 from the air over Philadelphia
2023-06-18 03:19

How to buy Inter Miami tickets and watch Lionel Messi in MLS
All the information you need to know about buying tickets to watch Lionel Messi play for Inter Miami including ticket prices, availability and accessibility.
2023-06-18 02:53