US sees a window for a new push to break political deadlock in Lebanon to ease conflict
Some in Washington and elsewhere believe there may be a window for a new push to break the political deadlock in Lebanon to try to ease escalating warWASHINGTON -- With Israel’s sabotage and military operations in Lebanon taking out many of Hezbollah’s senior leaders, some in Washington and elsewhere believe there may be a window for a new push to break the political deadlock in Lebanon to try to ease escalating war. “It’s clear that the people of Lebanon have an interest, a strong interest, in the state asserting itself and taking responsibility for the country and its future," Blinken told reporters Friday in Laos. In the meantime, the worsening political paralysis and stalled measures to alleviate a crippling economic crisis have plunged three-quarters of the population into poverty. As he made his way home from Laos, Blinken spoke with Mikati and Berri to reaffirm the importance of stabilizing the political crisis. He is expected to attend an international conference on Lebanon hosted by France later this month, U.S. officials said.
Source:ABC News
October 12, 2024 03:56 UTC
Video Bull moose go antler-to-antler in Alaska neighborhood
Bull moose go antler-to-antler in Alaska neighborhood A man in Alaska working on his car in his driveway was interrupted by brawling bull moose headed in his direction, clashing antlers as they battled along the road.
Source:ABC News
October 12, 2024 03:54 UTC
Shohei Ohtani wins first career MLB playoff series as Dodgers beat Padres in historic game
The Los Angeles Dodgers will avoid an NLDS upset for a third year in a row. With a tight 2-0 win over the San Diego Padres in Game 5 at home on Friday, the Dodgers won their first playoff series of the current postseason format. It is the first postseason series victory of Shohei Ohtani’s MLB career. Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers will play the wild-card New York Mets in the best-of-seven NLCS starting Sunday night in Los Angeles. The Padres and Dodgers combined to retire 26 consecutive batters — the longest streak in a single game in postseason history.
Source:Fox News
October 12, 2024 03:49 UTC
Dodgers’ Kike Hernandez says ‘we don’t give a f—‘ uncensored on live TV after leading team to NLCS
The Dodgers’ Game 5 victory also marked the first MLB postseason series win of Shohei Ohtani’s career. Hernandez was part of the team’s last World Series championship in 2020 when the team won the title in the COVID-shortened season. He was also part of the team’s World Series losses to the Houston Astros in 2017 and the Boston Red Sox in 2018. Hernandez re-signed with the team on a one-year, $4 million contract to return to the team. Now, Hernandez will help lead the team back to the World Series when they take on the New York Mets in the NLCS.
Source:Fox News
October 12, 2024 03:49 UTC
Israeli forces kill 2 Lebanese soldiers and injure 2 U.N. peacekeepers in separate strikes
Israel strikes a Lebanese army checkpointOn Friday, the Lebanese army said an Israeli airstrike hit a building near a military checkpoint in the southern Bint Jbeil province. The Israeli military said it had been targeting Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon when reports emerged that it had hit several Lebanese army soldiers. The Israeli army said it investigated the incident but remained “unaware of any Lebanese army facilities found in the area of the strike." The only direct clash between the two national armies occurred on Oct. 3, when Israeli tank fire hit a Lebanese army post also in the area of Bint Jbeil, killing a soldier and prompting Lebanese soldiers to return fire. The Israeli military had no comment on the reports.
Source:New York Times
October 12, 2024 03:24 UTC
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Saturday, October 12
Answers for today's NYT Mini Crossword are just ahead. New York TimesIn case you missed Friday’s NYT Mini, you can find the answers here:Forbes Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Friday, October 11thWondering what a rolled pastry that's German for "whirlpool" is? Don’t worry, because I'm here to help you with the answers for today's NYT Mini crossword. Unlike its larger sibling, the NYT Mini crossword is free to play on the New York Times website or NYT Games app. — LATER12 Down: Area between North and South Korea, for short — DMZCompleted New York Times Mini crossword for Saturday, October 12.
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October 12, 2024 02:23 UTC
Obama hits campaign trail for first time since DNC
PoliticsObama hits campaign trail for first time since DNCFormer president Barack Obama drew a sharp contrast between Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in Pittsburgh on Oct. 10. Obama admonishes Black men for hesitancy in supporting Harris Related
Source:Washington Post
October 12, 2024 01:40 UTC
How Trump Distorted a Claim About Migrant Children
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October 12, 2024 01:36 UTC
Trump requests military aircraft and vehicles amid Iran threat
Wiles said Trump’s campaign is being hampered in its planning because of threats, and expects to hold far more events in the final weeks of the campaign. The Secret Service is also imposing temporary flight restrictions “over the former president’s residence and when he travels,” he added. The official said the U.S. government was frustrated by the Trump campaign releasing statements that they felt politicized the briefings the campaign was given on Iran. The Secret Service has repeatedly escalated Trump’s security, but not to levels the campaign wants, the people said. The foiled plot prompted national security officials to alert the Secret Service about unspecified Iranian threats to Trump.
Source:Washington Post
October 12, 2024 01:28 UTC
Friday roundup: Special Tampa Bay Rays roof crisis edition
Seems like all anybody wants to talk about today is what the Tampa Bay Rays will do now that their stadium roof blew off and also how insensitive it is to be talking about what the Rays will do when millions of people are still without power, so let’s get right to answering your questions and/or offending your sensibilities:Share this post:
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October 12, 2024 01:15 UTC
Obama on Trump: ‘That is not what real strength is’
PoliticsObama on Trump: ‘That is not what real strength is’Former president Barack Obama criticized former president Donald Trump during a campaign rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in Pittsburgh on Oct. 10. Obama admonishes Black men for hesitancy in supporting Harris Related
Source:Washington Post
October 12, 2024 00:32 UTC
Why Kamala Harris gave ‘Call Her Daddy’ longer than mainstream media - The Washington Post
Anyone in possession of those numbers must be careful not to jam the Harris-Walz calendar with mainstream media interviews. And then, after “60 Minutes” correspondent Bill Whitaker grilled Harris earlier this week, right-wing media outlets hyped the accountability moments, even as Trump bailed on his “60 Minutes” interview. “‘You Have Changed’: Harris Faces Brutal Grilling On Flip-Flops, Border Crisis In 60 Minutes Interview,” reads the headline of the write-up by the Daily Caller. The American right would do well to acknowledge that the reviled mainstream media has a history of going after anyone who dares mount a presidential campaign. In an appearance with host Alex Cooper on the podcast “Call Her Daddy,” Harris discussed reproductive rights and related issues.
Source:CNN
October 12, 2024 00:02 UTC
Video Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris rally voters out West
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris rally voters out West Voters in Colorado and Arizona heard from the presidential candidates separately. Plus, pressure mounts for Congress to add more funding to hurricane relief.
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October 11, 2024 23:52 UTC