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Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — As the US prepares to transfer significant military aid to Ukraine following the Senate passing funding legislation worth $61 billion, reports from eastern Ukraine continue to highlight Kyiv’s sliding fortunes on the
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jenna Nighswonger and Jaedyn Shaw scored in the first half, and the United States rebounded from its loss to Mexico with a 3-0 victory over Colombia on Sunday night to advance to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup. Lindsey Horan also converted a penalty in the opening minutes for […]
The United States has informed Congress and its allies in Europe about Russian advances on a new, space-based nuclear weapon designed to threaten America’s extensive satellite network, according to current and former officials briefed on the matter. Such a satellite-killing weapon, if deployed, could destroy civilian communications, surveillance from space and military command-and control operations […]
Republican Mike Johnson says the bill does not address the ‘most pressing’ issue of security at the US-Mexico border. United States House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson has cast doubt on the fate of a $95.3bn aid package for countries including Ukraine and Israel as the Senate voted to advance the legislation aimed at reassuring […]
By Madeline Halpert BBC News, New York 8 February 2024, 18:19 GMT Updated 54 minutes ago Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has introduced a stripped down version of an aid package after Republicans blocked a larger measure The Senate has advanced an aid package for Ukraine and Israel a […]
A Louisiana legislative committee advanced a congressional redistricting plan Thursday with two majority-Black districts after making substantial changes to the original version of the proposal. The House and Governmental Affairs Committee approved the Senate Bill 8 by Sen. Glen Womack, R-Harrisonburg, on a 14-1 vote after adopting the amendments without objection. The alterations include splitting […]
BATON ROUGE, La. — A proposed Louisiana congressional map with a second majority-Black district, which could deliver another U.S. House seat to Democrats, received bipartisan support and advanced through a legislative committee Tuesday. During the second day of Louisiana’s special redistricting session, lawmakers took their first in-depth look at proposed congressional boundaries, backed by newly inaugurated GOP […]
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A proposed Louisiana congressional map with a second majority-Black district, which could deliver another U.S. House seat to Democrats, received bipartisan support and advanced through a legislative committee Tuesday. During the second day of Louisiana’s special redistricting session, lawmakers took their first in-depth look at proposed congressional boundaries, backed by
RENO, Nev. (AP) — The room was packed with Native American leaders from across the United States, all invited to Washington to hear from federal officials about President Joe Biden’s accomplishments and new policy directives aimed at improving relationships and protecting sacred sites. Arlan Melendez was not among them. The longtime chairman of the Reno-Sparks […]
The story of how Long Nguyen, a talented scientist at the University of Chicago, came into the field of medical research begins during his childhood. Both of his parents were medical doctors who spent decades helping patients, including those battling cancer, in Vietnam after many decades of war. Inspired by their unwavering commitment, Nguyen pursued […]