Putin Orders Forces in the East on Combat Drill
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday ordered military forces in the country’s east to carry out a major exercise to test their preparedness. This is a second major drill of combat readiness since June when the conflict in eastern Ukraine was already raging. That drill in the Volga... read more »
Obama Lays Out Plan to Fight Islamic State Militants
WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama authorized the start of U.S. airstrikes in Syria and expanded a monthlong bombing campaign in Iraq to “degrade and ultimately destroy” Islamic militants who recently beheaded two Americans. The decisions, outlined Wednesday in a prime-time address... read more »
Israeli police officer charged with beating American teen during East Jerus...
An Israeli policeman has been charged with assaulting a 15-year-old American of Palestinian descent during a protest over the apparent revenge killing of the teenager’s cousin. Tariq Khdeir was allegedly attacked during protests against the death of Mohammed Abu Khadair in June, before the... read more »
Oscar Pistorius verdict
The judge at Oscar Pistorius’ trial has ruled out premeditated murder She could find him guilty of common murder or culpable homicide, for which he would face a long jail term The South African athlete denies intentionally killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp The double-amputee says he thought... read more »
Jaguars sticking with Henne over Bortles at QB
Not after the team selected Blake Bortles with the third overall pick in the NFL draft. Not after the rookie showed significant progress during organized team activities and training camp.... read more »
Sam still fighting for a roster spot as Rams inch closer to final cuts
LOUIS — As seniors at Missouri a year ago, E.J. Gaines and Michael Sam worried mostly about how they would lead a defense expected to struggle once again in the mighty SEC. This... read more »
Bumgarner flirts with perfection in 3-0 Giants win
SAN FRANCISCO — Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner wanted to waste a two-strike curveball in front of Rockies cleanup hitter Justin Morneau. He left the ball up just enough for Morneau to... read more »
Bumgarner flirts with perfection in 3-0 Giants win
SAN FRANCISCO — Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner wanted to waste a two-strike curveball in front of Rockies cleanup hitter Justin Morneau. He left the ball up just enough for Morneau to... read more »
Jordan in Federer’s box at US Open
NEW YORK — “His Airness” is now a member of Club Fed. Michael Jordan was a special guest in Roger Federer‘s courtside box at the US Open on Tuesday night, the rare spectacle... read more »
