In Xi’s China, Top General’s Fall Shows Precariousness of Power
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In Xi’s China, Top General’s Fall Shows Precariousness of Power

A combat veteran, Zhang Youxia was once seen as the most trusted man in Xi Jinping’s military. Now he is the most public example of disloyalty to Mr.…

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At Least 15 Dead After Ferry Carrying 350 Sinks in the Philippines
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At Least 15 Dead After Ferry Carrying 350 Sinks in the Philippines

Two dozen people were still missing after the vessel sank early Monday morning in Basilan Province. Source link

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Gunmen Kill 11 After Soccer Match in Mexico
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Gunmen Kill 11 After Soccer Match in Mexico

The mass shooting occurred in an area fought over by drug cartels, just as the Mexican government has sought to show Washington that it is combating criminal groups.…

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Trump’s Foreign Policy Is Stuck in the 16th Century
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Trump’s Foreign Policy Is Stuck in the 16th Century

The president’s approach is not just chaos or an updated version of 19th-century great-power competition. Source link

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The Taliban Say They’re Ready to Release U.S. Prisoners. But Which Ones?
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The Taliban Say They’re Ready to Release U.S. Prisoners. But Which Ones?

Top Afghan officials say they want two American detainees released “as soon as possible,” but the Trump administration says a third one should be included. Source link

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Seahawks QB Sam Darnold Earns Hefty Bonus for Super Bowl Appearance
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Seahawks QB Sam Darnold Earns Hefty Bonus for Super Bowl Appearance

The Seattle Seahawks are headed to Super Bowl LX after a thrilling victory against their NFC West rivals, the Los Angeles Rams, in the NFC Championship Game. Quarterback…

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As Europe’s Reliance on U.S. Natural Gas Grows, So Does Trump’s Leverage
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As Europe’s Reliance on U.S. Natural Gas Grows, So Does Trump’s Leverage

Tension over Greenland has prompted worries that the Trump administration could turn the U.S. oil and gas industry into a way to pressure Europe. Source link

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In Visits to Dealerships, Pair Schemed to Steal High-End Vehicles, Police Say
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In Visits to Dealerships, Pair Schemed to Steal High-End Vehicles, Police Say

An organized theft ring in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York swapped or quickly cloned key fobs to steal millions of dollars’ worth of vehicles, officials said. Source…

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Killing Prompts Only a Defiant Response From Trump
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Killing Prompts Only a Defiant Response From Trump

Even as the second death of a protester in Minnesota brought demands for accountability, the president, insulated from dissenting voices, stuck to his pattern of reflexively blaming opponents.…

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Stephen Curry Passes Celtics Legend on NBA All-Time Scoring List
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Stephen Curry Passes Celtics Legend on NBA All-Time Scoring List

On Sunday, the Golden State Warriors picked up a 111-85 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry accomplished a historic milestone during the game. …

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