A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed Texas to begin enforcing a law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of crossing the border illegally while a legal battle over the measure plays out. The conservative majority's order rejects an emergency application from the Biden administration, which says...
Top Former US Generals Say Failures of Biden Administration in Planning Drove Chaotic Fall of Kabul
WASHINGTON — The top two U.S. generals who oversaw the evacuation of Afghanistan as it fell to the Taliban in August 2021 blamed the Biden administration for the chaotic departure, telling lawmakers Tuesday that it inadequately planned for the evacuation and did not order it in time. Generals' Testimony Exposes...
Heavy Fighting Rages Around Gaza’s Biggest Hospital as Israel Raids It for a Second Day
RAFAH, Gaza Strip — Explosions and shootings shook the Gaza Strip’s biggest hospital and surrounding neighborhoods as Israeli forces stormed through the facility for a second day Tuesday. The military said it had killed 50 Hamas militants in the hospital, but it could not be independently confirmed that the dead...
Peter Navarro is 1st Trump White House Official to Serve Prison Time Related to Jan. 6 Attack
MIAMI — Former White House adviser Peter Navarro reported to prison Tuesday for a contempt of Congress conviction, becoming the first senior Trump administration official to be locked up for a crime related to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Navarro was sentenced to four months in prison for defying...
A New Banksy Mural Sprouts Beside a Cropped Tree in London. Many See an Environmental Message
LONDON — A new Banksy mural drew crowds to a London street on Monday, even before the elusive graffiti artist confirmed that the work was his. The artwork in the Finsbury Park neighborhood covers the wall of a four-story residential building and shows a small figure holding a pressure hose...
10 Surprising Foods That Boost Your Immunity
Did you know that some foods can help boost your immune system naturally and work to keep you healthy? In this article, learn how to incorporate the best immunity boosting foods into your diet - and why these foods in particular help protect your health. Nature's Best Illness Fighters Many...
US Defense Chief Vows Continued Aid to Ukraine, Even as Congress Is Stalled on Funding Bill
■The meeting at Ramstein Air Base in Germany saw promises of new aid for Ukraine from various nations. ■The U.S. Congress remains deadlocked over a new $95 billion supplemental bill that includes about $60 billion in aid for Ukraine. ■The U.S. has trained about 19,000 Ukrainian forces to date, with...
MacKenzie Scott Donates $640 Million — More Than Double Her Initial Plan — to Nonprofit Applicants
■Yield Giving's first round of donations more than doubles the initial pledge. ■Over 6,000 nonprofits applied for the $1 million grants. ■Top scoring nonprofits received $2 million, while second tier organizations received $1 million each. MacKenzie Scott, the billionaire philanthropist and author, had promised to give $1 million to 250...
The 49ers Agree to Deal with Backup Quarterback Joshua Dobbs, Agent Says
■Dobbs had a well-traveled 2023 season, starting as a backup in Cleveland. ■Dobbs made 12 starts last season, completing 62.2% of his passes. ■The 49ers also signed tackle Brandon Parker to a one-year deal. SANTA CLARA — The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a deal with quarterback Joshua Dobbs...
Blake Snell and San Francisco Giants Agree to $62 Million, 2-Year Contract, AP Source Says
■Snell has the right to opt out after this season and become a free agent. ■His signing bonus is $17 million, payable on Jan. 15, 2026. ■Snell helped the Rays reach the 2020 World Series, where they lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in six games. Two-time Cy Young Award...