Democrat Flips Texas District Donald Trump Won by 17 Points
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Democrat Flips Texas District Donald Trump Won by 17 Points

Democrat Taylor Rehmet flipped a historically Republican district of Texas during a special election on Saturday to claim a closely watched state Senate seat. The military veteran and…

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Facing Immigration Backlash, Trump Called Schumer to Cut a Deal
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Facing Immigration Backlash, Trump Called Schumer to Cut a Deal

The president and the top Senate Democrat, who are often at each other’s throats, agreed to try to keep the government open and to start talks on new…

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Canadian soldier killed in NATO operation near Russia 
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Canadian soldier killed in NATO operation near Russia 

A Canadian soldier has died on deployment in Latvia, Canada’s Department of National Defence has announced.  Sebastian Halmagean, a gunner deployed to the NATO member, died near its capital city Riga on Thursday, the statement said.…

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U.N. Says It’s in Danger of Financial Collapse Because of Members’ Unpaid Dues
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U.N. Says It’s in Danger of Financial Collapse Because of Members’ Unpaid Dues

The world body warned it would run out of money by July and have to close its New York headquarters if countries, namely the United States, did not…

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U.S. Allies Are Drawing Closer to China, but on Beijing’s Terms
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U.S. Allies Are Drawing Closer to China, but on Beijing’s Terms

As Washington unsettles its partners, Beijing is reaping diplomatic gains, without backing down on human rights, trade or security. Source link

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Macaulay Culkin And Others Pay Tribute to Catherine O’Hara After Her Death
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Macaulay Culkin And Others Pay Tribute to Catherine O’Hara After Her Death

Videos and photos filled social media as fans shared their favorite scenes from O’Hara’s acting career and co-stars memorialized her. Source link

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Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Choice for Fed Chair Could Find It Difficult to Deliver
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Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Choice for Fed Chair Could Find It Difficult to Deliver

Kevin M. Warsh, whom Mr. Trump tapped to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve, could face fierce resistance if he tries to pursue substantially lower borrowing…

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The Netherlands Is Getting a New Government. Will It Last?
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The Netherlands Is Getting a New Government. Will It Last?

Rob Jetten, a 38-year-old centrist, is poised to be the youngest prime minister in Dutch history. But his government will be in a daunting position. Source link

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First Class Passenger on 8-Hour Flight Not Ready for ‘Major Safety Issue’
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First Class Passenger on 8-Hour Flight Not Ready for ‘Major Safety Issue’

A passenger who booked an 8-hour international business class flight on American Airlines says his seat began reclining on its own during takeoff and continued malfunctioning for most…

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The End of Nuclear Arms Control
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The End of Nuclear Arms Control

Once the New START treaty ends, we will have returned to an era without limits, when arsenals can reach unconstrained heights. Source link

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