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Jun 10 2018
News
U.S., Afghan Forces Launch Major Offensive Against Islamic State
U.S. and Afghan special-operations troops are carrying out a major air and ground offensive to clear Islamic State fighters from a district where the militant group aspires to make its local capital. The operation, launched unannounced at the end of last month, has killed some 140 Islamic State fighters in Deh Bala district, according to the U.S. military.
Wall Street Journal (News)
Nov 01 2023
News
Portland Trail Blazers beat Detroit Pistons
The Blazers overcame an 18-point deficit to beat the Detroit Pistons, 110-101, on Wednesday night. DETROIT — Shaedon Sharpe scored 26 of his 29 points in the second half, and the Portland Trail Blazers overcame an 18-point deficit to beat the Detroit Pistons 110-101 on Wednesday night. Sharpe was forced to pick up his offensive game with Scoot Henderson missing the second half because of
KGW 8
Sep 01 2020
News
Facebook says Russian influence campaign targeted left-wing voters in U.S., UK
A Russian influence operation posed as an independent news outlet to target left-wing voters in the United States and Britain, including by recruiting freelance journalists to write about domestic politics, Facebook said on Tuesday.
Facebook Inc (FB.O) said the operation - which partly focused on U.S. politics and racial tensions in the run-up to the Nov. 3 presidential election -
Reuters
Sep 20 2015
News
Kerry: US to Increase Refugee Influx to 100,000 in 2017
The Obama administration will increase the number of refugees allowed into the United States annually to 100,000 in 2017, The New York Times reports.
The current limit is 70,000, and that would go up to 85,000 in fiscal 2016, then to 100,000 annually in 2017, Secretary of State John Kerry said on Sunday during meetings in Berlin.
Kerry also said he would be looking into ways to
Newsmax (News)
Jul 28 2015
News
If Congress rejects nuclear deal, would US and not Iran be a pariah?
After 911 George W. Bush favored isolation and military action over diplomacy - an approach that didn't win over other countries. Now the US could again find itself on the outs with others if it rejects the Iran nuclear deal.
Christian Science Monitor
Oct 10 2023
News
Mideast war brings GOP heat for Biden policies
Republicans are using this weekend’s deadly terrorist attacks on civilians in Israel as an opportunity to criticize President Joe Biden’s foreign policy platform — and his climate and energy agenda. Iran is a major backer of Hamas, the Palestinian group that launched the violent raids Saturday. That is prompting Republicans, including more than a dozen senators and newly ousted House Speaker
Politico
Nov 01 2023
News
Bob Knight Dies at 83: Donald Trump, Mike Woodson And Others React to Legendary Coach's Death
Former college basketball coach Bob Knight died at age 83, his family announced on Wednesday. The legendary coach, who won three NCAA championship titles with the Indiana Hoosiers, was known for his intensity, as well as his eccentric and rageful behavior on the sidelines. Many high-profile figures expressed their reactions to the coach's death across social media on Wednesday. Former U.S.
The Messenger
Oct 30 2023
News
Halloween 2023: Trick-Or-Treating Hours Set In Milwaukee Metro
MILWAUKEE — Halloween is upon us. This year, Oct. 31, falls on a Tuesday, which means that Wisconsin kids will be combing the streets for candy that day.
Trick-or-treating hours in Wisconsin took place over the weekend on Sunday, Oct. 29. But many other towns in the region have their trick-or-treat times set for the day of Halloween:
Residents are urged to turn on exterior lights
Patch.com
Oct 11 2023
News
Opponents, supporters of private education tax credit react to successful petition drive
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Before the “Opportunity Scholarships Act” was signed into law, Nebraska was one of the only two states without any “school choice” legislation. Come next November, every Nebraska voter will get to decide for themselves what’s in store for the future of education in the state thanks, to a decisive and successful petition drive. That being said, the LB 753 program isn’t
KOLN
Jun 29 2018
News
U.S. Won’t Say How It Will Reunite Split-Up Immigrant Families
The Trump administration has offered little indication of how it will reunite thousands of children separated from their families under the president’s immigration policies, heightening concern that the government could fail to comply with a federal judge’s order to expedite the process.
Bloomberg