Albright Outlines U.S. Terms for Closer Ties With Vietnam
HANOI — Although the war was hardly mentioned by either side, its presence hovered on the edges of almost every topic as U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine…
Beirut Port blast victims say five years later, justice feels a bit closer | Beirut explosion
When 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate exploded in Beirut’s port on August 4, 2020, it ripped through the city, killing more than 218 people. Among…
Trump orders nuclear submarines closer to Russia in escalating war of words | Donald Trump News
United States President Donald Trump has ordered two nuclear submarines to travel closer to Russia, in his latest tit-for-tat with Russian leader Dmitry Medvedev.On Friday,…
Andrew Friedman whiffs on the Dodgers’ urgent need for a closer
A funny thing blocked the path to another Andrew Friedman midsummer triumph.An Andrew Friedman midsummer failure.The Dodgers and their renowned baseball boss came to bat…
EU and US edge closer to trade deal as tariff deadline looms | European Union News
US officials are ‘optimistic’ that an agreement could be imminent.German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that negotiations between the European Union and the United States…
Dodger Stadium gondola closer to reality? Sacramento might help
In Sacramento, the Athletics are mired in last place, struggling to fill the minor league ballpark they call home. That does not mean our state…
Abandoned UK airport step closer to reopening after TUI and Ryanair talks
Doncaster Sheffield Airport has been closed since the end of the 2022 summer season after its then owner, Peel Group, declared it financially unviableThe airport…
Former All-Star closer Bobby Jenks dies at 44
CHICAGO — Bobby Jenks, a two-time All-Star closer and World Series champion with the Chicago White Sox, has died, the team announced Saturday. He was 44.The White…
What’s bringing China and the EU closer? | European Union
The two sides are marking 50 years of relations this month, holding talks and pledging deeper cooperation.China and the European Union are marking 50 years…
Clayton Kershaw moves closer to 3,000 strikeouts in Dodgers’ win
It’s hard not to count as the strikeouts go by.Clayton Kershaw’s first strikeout Friday night came on his “Cooperstown curveball” — a pitch that’s dazzled…
St. John Bosco’s Jack Champlin is closer extraordinaire in playoffs
If there were an MVP of the Southern Section baseball playoffs, Jack Champlin of St. John Bosco High would be the runaway winner.In 8 1/3…
Dodgers acquire former All-Star closer Alexis Díaz in Reds trade
Two years ago, Alexis Díaz was an All-Star closer with the Cincinnati Reds.Now, the 28-year-old right-hander is set to become a Dodgers reclamation project.Amid a…
Texas moves closer to mandating Ten Commandments displays in classes
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas would require all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments under a Republican proposal that cleared a major vote Saturday and would…
Dodgers Dugout: A closer look at the pitching problems
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell. One day it’s hot, the next day it’s cold. I think…
Rolly’ Romero sends a message to Ryan Garcia: ‘Get closer to God’
Rolando Romero is living the best moment of his career. This past weekend in Times Square, he shocked the boxing world by defeating Ryan Garcia,…
Leicester vs Liverpool LIVE SCORE: Reds look to take step closer to Premier League title and relegate woeful Foxes
LIVERPOOL travel to Leicester for a huge Premier League clash to cap off Super Sunday!The Reds have one hand on the title, and could lift…
Irish Premiership: Cliftonville takeover by Toronto Investment Group moves step closer
Cliftonville club members have voted to accept a takeover proposal from the Toronto Investment Group at an extraordinary general meeting on Wednesday night.A club statement…
Trump moves closer to semiconductor tariffs, floats pause on auto duties | Donald Trump
US president says he is looking at offering relief to automakers as they adjust their supply chains.United States President Donald Trump has advanced plans to…
House approves Issa bill, putting Trump a step closer to limiting federal judges
WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday brought by one California Republican to limit the ability of federal judges to pass rulings that have…
A closer look at Trump’s move to send Venezuelan migrants to a prison in El Salvador
Last month, President Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act, a 1798 law giving him immense powers to deport noncitizens in a time of war. His…